Table Of Contents - International Harvester Company Farmall A Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents3
Cut-Away View4
Before Starting A New Tractor5
Lubrication5
Pneumatic Tires Check5
Engine Cooling System/Fuel System5
Instruments And Controls6
Brake Pedal Latch6
Brake Pedal Lock6
Manifold Heat Control Lever6
To Prepare The Tractor For Each Day's Work7
Fuel System7
Cooling System7
Radiator Shutter Control Crank7
Operating Precautions8
Filling The Fuel Tank8
Vent Holes In Filler Cap8
Power Take-Off9
Oil Pressure Indicator9
Operating Gasoline Engine10
Preparations For Starting10
Governor Control Lever10
Starting Procedure10
Starting With Cold Engine11
Electric Starter Attachment - Special11
After Engine Starts11
Stopping The Engine11
Operating Of A Distillate-Gasoline Engine On Distillate12
Radiator Shutter12
Manifold Heat Controls13
Fuel System And Controls View13
Starting A Distillate-Gasoline Engine14
After The Distillate-Gasoline Engine Starts15
After Engine Is Warmed Up15
Stopping The Distillate-Gasoline Engine15
Operating A Distillate-Gasoline Engine On Gasoline16
Operating A Kerosene Engine16
Manifold Heat Control16
Manifold Shield16
Driving The Tractor17
To Start Tractor17
Gear Shifting - Four Speeds Forward17
Safe Driving17
Steering18
Latch For Locking Brake Pedals Together18
Locking Brakes18
To Stop Tractor18
Rules For Safe Tractor Operation19
Cold Weather Operation20
To Drain The Cooling System20
Antifreeze Solutions20
Periodic Inspections21
Air Cleaning System22
Oil Cup22
Air Intake Cap And Screen22
Washing The Cleaner22
Oil Filter23
To Change Filter Element23
Spark Plugs24
Cleaning Spark Plugs24
Spark Plug Cables24
H-4 Magneto - Wiring Chart, Engine Firing Order24
Lubrication Chart25
General Engine Lubrication26
Oil Pump26
Breather26
Key To Lubrication Chart27
Chassis Lubrication Chart27
Lubricating Oil And Grease Specifications/Engine Lubricating Oils29
Recommended Viscosity29
Lubricants For Transmission, Differential, Steering And Axle Housing29
Lubricator Fitting Grease29
Adjusting And Greasing Front Wheels30
Assembling Rim Clamp - For Farmall-A Tractors Only30
Magneto31
Greasing Breaker Mechanism And Checking Points31
Greasing Rotor Bearing And Distributor Gear Case32
Distributor Cap32
Installing And Timing The Magneto To Engine33
Carburetor34
Zenith Carburetor View34
Marvel Shebler Carburetor View34
Instructions For Gasoline And Distillate Or Kerosene Carburetors35
Adjusting Idle Adjusting Screw35
Main Jet Adjustment35
Cleaning The Fuel Strainer And Sediment Bowl36
Removal Of Carburetor36
Installation Of Carburetor36
Cooling System Description37
To Clean Out Dirt And Sludge37
To Fill Cooling System37
Radiator Core37
Fan Belt Tension38
Adjusting The Belt38
Removing The Fan Belt38
Replacing Fan Belt38
Valve Clearance Adjustment39
Minor Engine Service Operations40
Engine Clutch40
Cylinder Head Gasket40
Crankshaft Bearing, Pistons And Rings40
Brakes41
Seat Adjustment41
Drawbar And Hitch42
Adjustment Of Farmall-A Drawbar42
Adjustment Of Farmall-Av Drawbar42
To Operate Power Take-Off With Tractor In Motion43
To Operate Power Take-Off With Tractor Standing Still43
Belt Pulley43
Adjustable Front Axles - Method Of Adjusting43
To Obtain Farmall-A Rear Wheel Threads Of 40/44/48/52/56/60/64/68"45
To Obtain Farmall-Av Rear Wheel Threads Of 48/52/56/60/64/68"46
To Obtain Farmall-Av Front Wheel Threads Of 44/48/52/56/60/64/68"47
Pneumatic Tires48
Inflation48
Operating Pressure For Low-Pressure Tractor Tires48
War Quality Farm Tires49
Shipping Tractor With Pneumatic Tires50
Mounting Tires On The Rim50
Wheel Weights50
Liquid Weight50
Liquid Weight For Freezing51
Valve Stem Mounting Cones51
Care Of Tires51
Static Electricity In Tractors Equipped With Pneumatic Tires51
Suggestions For Checking Trouble52
Storing And Housing Tractors53
Starting Engines That Have Been In Storage53
Specifications54