Vehicle Category:
        
        
            Compact Utility Tractor
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Farm owners, groundskeepers, collectors of vintage IH equipment.
        
     
    
    
        
            Competitors Era:
        
        
            Competed with similarly sized tractors from John Deere, Ford, Massey Ferguson, and other manufacturers of the period.
        
     
    
    
        
            Tractor Design Philosophy:
        
        
            Emphasis on reliability, simplicity, and versatility for light to medium farm tasks.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Overhaul:
        
        
            Detailed instructions for engine disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly.
        
     
    
        
            Fuel System:
        
        
            Carburetor adjustment and overhaul, fuel pump service, fuel filter replacement.
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System:
        
        
            Radiator, thermostat, water pump service, and coolant specifications.
        
     
    
        
            Ignition System:
        
        
            Spark plugs, ignition timing, distributor service.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Service:
        
        
            Gearbox disassembly, inspection, repair, and lubrication. (Specifics on transmission type for 282 would be detailed).
        
     
    
        
            Clutch System:
        
        
            Clutch adjustment, replacement, and related components.
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulic System:
        
        
            Lift cover, hydraulic pump, cylinder, and control valve service.
        
     
    
        
            Steering System:
        
        
            Steering gear adjustment and repair.
        
     
    
        
            Brake System:
        
        
            Brake band adjustment, linkage repair, and brake shoe replacement.
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Wiring diagrams, generator/alternator service, starter motor, battery maintenance.
        
     
    
        
            Frame And Chassis:
        
        
            Axle service, front-end alignment, chassis lubrication.
        
     
    
        
            Power Take Off Pto:
        
        
            PTO engagement, shaft service, and related components.
        
     
    
        
            Bodywork And Fenders:
        
        
            Panel alignment, mounting, and repair.
        
     
    
    
        
            Scheduled Maintenance:
        
        
            Detailed maintenance schedules and procedures.
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting Guides:
        
        
            Diagnostic charts and troubleshooting steps for common issues.
        
     
    
        
            Repair Procedures:
        
        
            Step-by-step repair instructions for all major systems.
        
     
    
        
            Disassembly Reassembly:
        
        
            Complete disassembly and reassembly guides for major components.
        
     
    
        
            Specifications And Tolerances:
        
        
            Precise technical specifications and acceptable wear tolerances.
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth Of Coverage:
        
        
            Comprehensive, covering routine maintenance to major overhauls and diagnostics.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Manufacturer:
        
        
            International Harvester
        
     
    
        
            Engine Model:
        
        
            Likely an International Harvester branded C-series engine (e.g., C-123 or similar, specific to 282 model).
        
     
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            Gasoline (standard), Diesel variant might exist but less common for this model.
        
     
    
        
            Displacement Approx:
        
        
            Approximately 123-140 cubic inches (details specific to 282 are needed, but this is typical for IH Cubs of the era).
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower Gross Approx:
        
        
            Estimated 15-25 HP (gross) depending on exact engine configuration.
        
     
    
    
        
            Governed Engine Speed:
        
        
            Typically around 1800-2000 RPM for rated horsepower.
        
     
    
    
        
            Carburetor Type:
        
        
            Updraft or downdraft carburetor, likely IH branded or Zenith/Marvel-Schebler.
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Gasoline (Regular Octane)
        
     
    
    
        
            Ignition Timing Specification:
        
        
            Specific timing marks and settings would be detailed in the manual.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Transmission Type:
        
        
            Manual Synchromesh or Non-Synchromesh (depending on specific build of 282, usually 3 or 4 speeds forward + reverse).
        
     
    
    
        
            Optional Transmission:
        
        
            Creep-speed transmission or range-shift PTO might have been options.
        
     
    
    
        
            Gear Selection:
        
        
            Shifter lever for selecting forward gears and reverse.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Type:
        
        
            Likely SAE 90 Gear Lube or specific IH specification fluid (detailed in manual).
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Wheelbase:
        
        
            Approximately 60-70 inches (typical for Cub Cadet/Cadet series).
        
     
    
    
        
            Operating Weight Approx:
        
        
            Around 1500-2000 lbs (unballasted).
        
     
    
        
            Front Axle Weight Capacity:
        
        
            Specific capacity for front wheel weights and loader mounting would be detailed.
        
     
    
        
            Rear Axle Weight Capacity:
        
        
            Specific capacity for rear implement mounting and ballast would be detailed.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Change:
        
        
            Typically every 50-100 operating hours or annually (specific interval in manual).
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter Cleaning:
        
        
            Frequent cleaning recommended, replacement at specified intervals or when damaged.
        
     
    
        
            Grease Points:
        
        
            Daily or weekly greasing of various pivot points and grease fittings.
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Specification:
        
        
            SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 engine oil (check manual for precise recommendation based on operating temperature).
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulic Fluid Type:
        
        
            IH Hy-Tran fluid or equivalent UTFMS (Universal Tractor Transmission Fluid, Manual Specification Required).
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Ethylene glycol antifreeze mixed with water (50/50 ratio usually).
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Wear Items:
        
        
            Carburetor jets, ignition points, hydraulic pump seals, PTO clutch friction discs, steering components.
        
     
    
        
            Engine Carburetion Problems:
        
        
            Gummed-up carburetors due to old fuel, vacuum leaks, incorrect ignition timing.
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulic Performance Issues:
        
        
            Slow or weak hydraulic lift, leaks at seals, or pump cavitation.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Manufacturer History:
        
        
            International Harvester, a prominent American manufacturer of agricultural and industrial machinery.
        
     
    
    
        
            Cadet Lineage:
        
        
            Part of the International Cadet series, successors to the highly popular Cub Cadet line, designed for homeowners and small farms.
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Period Estimate:
        
        
            Cadet models were produced from the mid-1960s through the 1970s, with the 282 being a mid-to-late production model within this range.