Target Audience:
Professional Technicians, DIY Mechanics, Owners
Manufacturer Written:
Yes, written by manufacturers
Content Accuracy:
Most accurate and complete available
Ease Of Use:
Easy to follow, practical instructions
Cost Savings:
Enables users to perform repairs themselves, saving on labor costs
Engine:
Complete overhaul, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair procedures
Transmission:
Repair, overhaul, troubleshooting, fluid specifications
Fuel System:
Repair, adjustment, troubleshooting, component identification
Hydraulic System:
Repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, pump and cylinder service
Electrical System:
Wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, component testing, starter, alternator, lighting
Cooling System:
Thermostat, radiator, fan, water pump service
Brake System:
Repair, adjustment, hydraulic system service
Steering System:
Repair, adjustment, troubleshooting
Power Take-Off Pto:
Service, maintenance, troubleshooting
Frontend Axle:
Service, maintenance, repair
Rear Axle And Differential:
Service, maintenance, repair, overhaul
Bodywork And Chassis:
Component removal and installation, adjustments
Maintenance:
Periodic maintenance charts, lubrication, fluid checks and changes
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for all major systems
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic guides, symptom-based troubleshooting, common problems and solutions
Overhaul:
Complete engine and component overhaul procedures
Diagnostics:
Technical diagnostics for all systems, including electrical
Depth:
Professional Technician Level, suitable for DIY mechanics with adequate experience
Engine Type:
Diesel (Common for Case 385)
Engine Family:
Typically Perkins or Case-built diesel engines
Horsepower Range:
Approximately 45-55 PTO HP (specific variants may differ)
Injection System:
Typically indirect injection (IDI) or direct injection (DI) depending on specific engine variant
Engine Oil Change:
Typically every 250 hours of operation or annually, whichever comes first (specific oil type and capacity in manual).
Air Filter Replacement:
As needed based on operating conditions, or at recommended hour intervals.
Fuel Filter Replacement:
At recommended intervals, typically every few hundred hours or as indicated by performance.
Hydraulic Fluid Change:
Typically every 1000-1200 hours, with filter replacement at similar intervals.
Engine Oil:
API CD or CE rated diesel engine oil, viscosity 15W-40 or 10W-30 depending on temperature (refer to manual for exact spec and capacity).
Hydraulic Fluid:
Case IH Hy-Tran (or equivalent UTF - Universal Tractor Transmission fluid) meeting specifications, check manual for precise API/performance rating.
Transmission Fluid:
Refer to manual for specific transmission and differential fluid type (likely UTF).
Common Wear Items:
Clutch wear, hydraulic pump wear, PTO clutch wear, injector wear, seal leaks (common for tractors of this age).
Electrical Gremlins:
Wiring harness degradation, switch failures, starter/alternator issues due to age and exposure.