Target Audience:
Owners, operators, and maintenance personnel of Case IH International 245 and 255 tractors requiring detailed service information.
Historical Context:
These tractors were designed for general-purpose farming, providing reliable power for tillage, planting, and harvesting operations.
Ease Of Use:
Designed for simple navigation with convenient bookmarks and search functionality.
Completeness:
Provides essential instructions and manufacturer specifications for maintaining and servicing the equipment comprehensively.
Covered Models:
Case IH International 245 Tractors, Case IH International 255 Tractors
Primary Function:
Maintenance, Servicing, Repair
Scope:
Covers a wide array of components and systems, ensuring comprehensive support for maintenance and repair tasks.
Estimated Pages:
Varies significantly based on specific model year and configuration, but comprehensive workshop manuals typically range from 500-1500+ pages.
Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Supplementary Info:
Also contains manufacturer specifications crucial for correct maintenance and repair.
Compatibility:
Windows, Mac
Navigability:
Searchable, Bookmarked, Indexed
Engine:
Detailed diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel engines. Includes fuel system, ignition system, cooling system, lubrication system.
Transmission:
Service and repair of various transmission types (e.g., single disc clutch, dual disc clutch), including troubleshooting and component replacement.
Drivetrain:
Coverage of differential, rear axle, front axle, and final drive assemblies, including inspection, adjustment, and repair procedures.
Braking System:
Detailed instructions for brake system maintenance, adjustment, and repair, including component replacement and bleeding procedures.
Steering System:
Service and repair of steering gear mechanisms and power steering systems, including hydraulic components and linkage adjustments.
Hydraulic System:
Comprehensive coverage of the hydraulic lift system, including pumps, cylinders, valves, and associated components for operation and repair.
Electrical System:
Wiring diagrams, troubleshooting guides, and repair procedures for the tractor's electrical system, including starting, charging, and lighting components.
Power Take Off:
Maintenance, adjustment, and repair procedures for the Power Take-Off (PTO) system.
Accessories:
Information on ancillary systems such as belt pulley operation and servicing.
Carburetor Petrol:
Specific section dedicated to the servicing and repair of the gasoline carburetor.
Brake Clutch:
Integrated coverage for both brake and clutch systems, acknowledging their interdependence.
Maintenance:
Routine maintenance schedules, fluid level checks, lubrication points, filter changes, and general upkeep.
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting charts and diagnostic procedures for identifying and resolving common and complex issues across all systems.
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for virtually all components and systems, from minor adjustments to complete overhauls.
Rebuilds:
Detailed procedures for rebuilding major components like engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps, and differentials.
Adjustments:
Specific instructions for making necessary adjustments to clutch, brakes, steering, and hydraulic systems.
Tune Ups:
Guidance for routine tune-ups, including ignition timing, carburetor adjustments, and fluid checks.
Level:
Comprehensive workshop level, suitable for professional technicians and experienced DIY mechanics. Covers from basic tune-ups to complete rebuilds.
Diagnostic Approach:
Employs a systematic approach to fault diagnosis, often using symptom-based troubleshooting trees.
Illustrations:
Includes detailed illustrations, diagrams, drawings, and photos to guide service repair procedures.
Searchability:
Fully searchable by keyword for quick access to specific information.
Navigation:
Fully bookmarked for easy navigation, allowing users to quickly identify exact service repair procedures.
Indexing:
Completely indexed for efficient information retrieval.
File Size:
Variable, but typically large due to detailed diagrams and extensive text content. Optimized PDFs aim for reasonable download sizes.
Printable:
Yes, allows printing of entire manuals or specific sections.
Clarity:
Clear and easy-to-follow language, written for a wide range of user expertise.
Typical Engines:
Likely to cover various Case IH or sourced gasoline and diesel engines, common in this class of tractor. Specific engine models (e.g., International Harvester C-series petrol, or diesel engines from manufacturers like Perkins or Case's own) would be detailed within the manual.
Carburetor:
Detailed information on gasoline carburetor servicing, tuning, and rebuilding, including common models used.
Diesel:
Comprehensive coverage of diesel fuel injection systems, including pump calibration, injector servicing, and troubleshooting.
Cooling Type:
Details on radiator, thermostat, water pump, and coolant specifications for liquid-cooled systems.
Horsepower Range:
The 245 and 255 models likely represent a horsepower range typical for utility tractors of their era, perhaps in the 40-70 HP bracket, depending on the specific engine configuration.
Ignition Details:
Information specific to gasoline engine ignition systems, including spark plugs, ignition coils, distributors, and timing.
Typical Intervals:
The manual would specify intervals for oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication, and safety checks, typically based on operating hours (e.g., 250-500 hours for engine oil).
Engine Oil:
Specifies SAE viscosity grade (e.g., 15W-40) and API service classification for engine oil, along with capacities.
Hydraulic Fluid:
Details on the type and viscosity of hydraulic fluid required for the transmission and hydraulic lift system (e.g., UTTO - Universal Tractor Transmission Oil).
Coolant:
Type of antifreeze/coolant and recommended mixture ratio for the cooling system.
Transmission Fluid:
Specifications for transmission and hydraulic fluid capacity and type. Often shared in tractors of this era.
Potential Problems:
The manual would indirectly address common issues through detailed troubleshooting sections. Typical areas for older tractors include carburetor wear, hydraulic leaks, clutch adjustments, and electrical system reliability.
Grease Points:
Diagrams and instructions for greasing critical points like steering linkages, axle pivot points, and PTO shafts.
