Part of the Case IH Operator Manuals.
All 296 pages of this Case IH Farmall 45C, Farmall 55C Operator Manual (OEM #48115974) focus on keeping your 2017–2018 compact tractor operating safely and on schedule. Inside: a thorough safety section covering ROPS fold-down procedures, safe startup and shutdown sequences, and every cab and ROPS warning sign, plus a controls chapter that maps each instrument panel indicator, engine fault code display, DPF switch, and PTO operation. Your maintenance chapter runs from every-10-hour daily checks through 500-hour service intervals, backed by fluid capacities, consumables specs, and a troubleshooting symptom guide for when something acts up. Fill the crankcase to 5.5 L (5.8 US qt) after an oil and filter change; once temperatures drop below -7 °C (19 °F), the specs call for No. 1-Diesel at a minimum cetane rating of 45. No more guessing what the dashboard is telling you. Bookmarked for instant navigation: open it on your tablet, jump straight to the right section, and get back in the seat.
Complete the set for your FARMALL 45C, FARMALL 55C
- Repair Manual: Case IH Farmall 55C, 65C, 75C Service Manual
What's Inside This Case IH FARMALL 45C, FARMALL 55C Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 9-20 | Note to the Owner, Tractor Intended Use, Emissions Overview, Electro-Magnetic Compatibility, Manual Scope, Product Identification Number |
| Safety Information | 21-76 | Safety Rules and Signal Word Definitions, Safety Rules, Do Not Operate Tag, Folding Roll Over Protective Structure, Starting Up the Machine Safely, Stopping the Machine Safely |
| Controls and Instruments | 77-134 | Access to Operator's Platform (Operator's Platform Access - Roll Over Protective Structure, Cab Door, Cab Side Window, Cab Rear Window) |
| Operating Instructions | 135-182 | Commissioning the Unit, Starting the Unit, Stopping the Unit, Moving the Unit, Parking the Unit |
| Transport Operations | 183-194 | Road Transport, Shipping Transport, Recovery Transport |
| Working Operations | 195-200 | Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) Fold up/down, Tractor Ballasting, Tractor Ballasting Weights, Liquid Ballast |
| Maintenance | 201-266 | Maintenance Planning, Every 10 Hours or Daily, After First 50 Hours, Every 50 Hours, Every 100 Hours, Every 300 Hours, Every 500 Hours |
| Troubleshooting | 267-270 | Symptom(s) |
| Specifications | 271-284 | Wheel Tread Settings, Tire Inflation Pressures, Liquid Ballast, General Specification, Consumables, Tractor Dimensions - Cab |
| Accessories | 285-286 | Optional Equipment |
| Forms and Declarations | 287-296 | Pre-Delivery Report - Dealer's Copy, Pre-Delivery Report - Owner's Copy |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| DPF regeneration duration | 15 to 25 minutes | p. 137 |
| Coolant immersion heater activation temperature | -17.7 °C (0 °F) | p. 158 |
| Type of fuel to use if below -7 °C (19 °F) | No. 1-Diesel, Cetane rating: minimum 45 | p. 273 |
| Engine crankcase with filter capacity | 5.5 L (5.8 US qt) | p. 211 |
| Cooling system capacity | 8.7 L (2.3 US gal) | p. 211 |
| Transmission, rear axle and hydraulics capacity | 43 L (11.4 US gal) | p. 211 |
| Front axle differential fluid capacity | 8.0 L (2.1 US gal) | p. 211 |
| Front wheel bolt torque | 176 – 196 N·m (130 – 145 lb ft) | p. 221 |
| Rear wheel bolt torque | 176 – 196 N·m (130 – 145 lb ft) | p. 221 |
| Brake pedal free play | 50.0 – 60.0 mm (1.96 – 2.36 in) | p. 226 |
| FARMALL 45C, FARMALL 55C (Cab) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity (Cab) | 47 L (12.4 US gal) | p. 211 |
| FARMALL 45C, FARMALL 55C (ROPS) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity (Roll Over Protective Structure - ROPS) | 40 L (11 US gal) | p. 211 |
