Target Audience:
        
        
            Professional mechanics, farm technicians, agricultural equipment repair businesses, and advanced DIY users.
        
     
    
        
            Value Proposition:
        
        
            Provides comprehensive, authoritative information equivalent to factory-issued service documentation for efficient and accurate repairs and maintenance.
        
     
    
    
        
            Alternatives:
        
        
            Owner's manuals (limited scope), unofficial repair guides (variable quality), subscription-based online services.
        
     
    
    
        
            Completeness:
        
        
            Covers all aspects of repair, service, and troubleshooting for the specified models.
        
     
    
        
            Detail Level:
        
        
            Hundreds of pages with detailed photos, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine:
        
        
            Detailed diagnostics, overhaul, component testing, fuel system, cooling system, lubrication system, intake and exhaust systems, electrical system (ignition, starting, charging).
        
     
    
        
            Transmission:
        
        
            Powershift, creeper, final drives, PTO (Power Take-Off) clutch, hydraulic transmission controls, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul procedures.
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulic System:
        
        
            Hydraulic pump, control valves, cylinders, actuators, filters, fluid capacities, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the hydraulic hitch and auxiliary hydraulics.
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Wiring diagrams, component testing, diagnostic procedures for lighting, starter, alternator, battery, sensors, ECUs (Electronic Control Units), and control modules.
        
     
    
        
            Chassis And Frame:
        
        
            Front axle, rear axle, steering system, braking system (hydraulic and parking brake), wheel alignment, and frame components.
        
     
    
        
            Operator Station:
        
        
            Cab systems, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), seating, controls, dashboard, and safety features.
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Scheduled maintenance intervals, lubrication charts, filter replacement, fluid changes (engine oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, coolant), general servicing.
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            System-specific diagnostic flowcharts, symptom-based troubleshooting guides, fault code interpretation, and root cause analysis.
        
     
    
        
            Repair And Overhaul:
        
        
            Step-by-step instructions for component disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and adjustment for all major systems.
        
     
    
        
            Calibration And Adjustment:
        
        
            Procedures for calibrating sensors, adjusting clutch packs, setting brake pressures, and aligning components.
        
     
    
    
        
            Diagnostic Tools:
        
        
            Mentions diagnostic procedures and may reference proprietary Case IH diagnostic tools (e.g., EST).
        
     
    
        
            Component Specs:
        
        
            Detailed specifications for torque values, clearances, tolerances, pressures, and flow rates for various components.
        
     
    
        
            Diagrams And Illustrations:
        
        
            Hundreds of detailed photos, line drawings, and exploded diagrams to guide repair and identification.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Manufacturer:
        
        
            FPT (Fiat Powertrain Technologies) Industrial
        
     
    
        
            Engine Family:
        
        
            NEF (New Engine Family)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Configuration:
        
        
            Inline 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder diesel engines
        
     
    
        
            Displacement Approx:
        
        
            4.5L (4-cylinder) and 6.7L (6-cylinder) - *Specific to models within the range*
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower Range:
        
        
            Approx. 115 HP to 155 HP (Nominal - varies by specific model and power boost features)
        
     
    
        
            Torque Range:
        
        
            Significant torque output for heavy-duty agricultural applications - *Specific values vary by model*
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel Injection:
        
        
            Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI), electronically controlled.
        
     
    
        
            Emission Control:
        
        
            Tier 3 / Tier 4 compliant, potentially including SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) depending on year and region.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Operator Interface:
        
        
            Modern cab design with digital displays, control consoles for transmission, hydraulics, and PTO management.
        
     
    
    
        
            Autotrac:
        
        
            Many Puma tractors are equipped with or can be retrofitted with Case IH's Autotrac™ guidance system for precision farming.
        
     
    
        
            Telematics:
        
        
            Optional AFS Connect™ telematics system for remote monitoring, data management, and machine optimization.
        
     
    
    
        
            Data Management:
        
        
            Integration with farm management software and precision agriculture platforms.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Change:
        
        
            Typically every 500-750 operating hours (refer to specific manual for exact interval and oil specification).
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulic Fluid Change:
        
        
            Typically every 1000-1500 operating hours (refer to specific manual for exact interval and fluid specification).
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Regular intervals, often tied to operating hours or based on fuel quality and conditions.
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil:
        
        
            API CJ-4 or newer, SAE 15W-40 (or as specified in the manual).
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulic Fluid:
        
        
            ISO VG 46 or UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil) - *Consult manual for exact specification and brand recommendations.*
        
     
    
        
            Coolant:
        
        
            Ethylene glycol-based coolant with appropriate additives for heavy-duty diesel engines.
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Wear Items:
        
        
            Clutch packs (Powershift), hydraulic pump and valves, PTO components, certain sensor failures, potential for DPF regeneration issues in later emission models.