Target Audience:
DIY enthusiasts, farm technicians, and Case IH owners seeking to perform their own maintenance and repairs.
Advantage:
Provides a cost-effective alternative to professional repair services and dealership manuals.
User Benefits:
Enables users to confidently disassemble, reassemble, repair, service, maintain, refurbish, renovate, mend, and fix their Case IH 1490 independently.
Accessibility:
Instant download in PDF format, allowing for immediate access and on-the-go reference on various devices.
Engine Service Repair:
Detailed procedures for disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of engine components. Includes engine specifications, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
Transmission Service Repair:
Covers all aspects of transmission repair, including clutch systems, gear sets, hydraulic controls, and power take-off (PTO) units if applicable.
Brake System:
Instructions for maintenance, repair, and adjustment of braking systems, including hydraulic components, master cylinders, brake discs/drums, and parking brake.
Wiring Diagram:
Complete electrical wiring diagrams for all vehicle systems, crucial for troubleshooting electrical issues.
Electrical System:
Detailed information on the vehicle's electrical components, including battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, instrumentation, and control modules.
Suspension:
Information on front and rear suspension systems, including steering linkages, shocks, springs, and wheel alignment procedures.
Steering:
Coverage of the steering system, including power steering components, steering column, tie rods, and associated adjustments.
Cooling System:
Maintenance and repair procedures for the engine's cooling system, including radiators, water pumps, thermostats, hoses, and coolant specifications.
Fuel Injection Fuel System:
Detailed diagnostics and repair of the fuel delivery system, including fuel pumps, filters, injectors, lines, and troubleshooting fuel-related issues.
Emission System:
Information related to emissions control components and their maintenance, as applicable to the model year.
Engine Control System:
Details on the engine control unit (ECU), sensors, actuators, and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to engine management.
Chassis Body:
Procedures for bodywork, chassis maintenance, frame inspection, and repair. May include mounting points and component replacements.
Restraint System:
Information on seat belts and any other applicable safety restraint systems, including inspection and replacement procedures.
Axle:
Service and repair for front and rear axles, differentials, and drive shafts.
General Maintenance:
Covers routine checks, fluid level management, filter replacements, and lubrication points as per manufacturer's recommendations.
Troubleshooting:
Systematic diagnostic procedures for identifying and resolving common and complex faults across all vehicle systems.
Periodic Lubrication:
Detailed lubrication charts and specifications for all grease points, oil, and fluid requirements with recommended service intervals.
Depth:
Comprehensive, from basic maintenance to in-depth repair and overhaul of all major vehicle systems.
Engine Oil Change:
Specific intervals for engine oil and filter changes (e.g., every 250 hours of operation) will be detailed.
Hydraulic Fluid Change:
Recommended service intervals for hydraulic fluid and filter changes.
Engine Oil Viscosity:
Likely SAE 15W-40 or 10W-30 diesel engine oil, as specified by Case IH for the particular engine.
Hydraulic Fluid Type:
Specification for hydraulic fluid (e.g., Case IH HY-TRAN or equivalent UTF).
Common Wear Items:
Potential common wear items may include clutch components, hydraulic seals, and high-pressure fuel lines, which the manual will help diagnose and repair.
Electrical Gremlins:
Older tractors can develop electrical contact issues; the wiring diagrams in the manual are essential for troubleshooting.
