Target Audience:
Do-it-yourself tractor owners and experienced mechanics.
Value Proposition:
Saves money on repairs and increases understanding of the tractor.
Completeness:
Complete official full factory service repair manual.
Detail Level:
Hundreds of pages with detailed procedures, photos, and illustrations.
Accessibility:
Instant PDF download, no shipping delays.
General Information:
Comprehensive overview of the IH 986 tractor.
Specifications:
Detailed technical specifications for the IH 986 tractor.
Engine:
Complete engine service, repair, and overhaul procedures.
Cooling System:
Service and repair of the cooling system components.
Fuel System:
Diagnosis, repair, and adjustment of the fuel system.
Power Train:
Detailed information on power train components and systems.
Front Axle:
Service and repair for the front axle assembly.
Clutch:
Clutch inspection, adjustment, and replacement procedures.
Differential Lock:
Operation and service of the differential lock system.
Electrical System:
Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of the electrical system, including wiring diagrams.
Brakes:
Service and repair of the braking system.
Fenders Fuel Tank Platform:
Service and repair of body components including fenders, fuel tank, and operator platform.
Final Drive:
Service and repair of the final drive assemblies.
Front System:
General service and repair of front-end components.
Front Wheel Drive:
Service and repair for optional front-wheel drive systems.
Hydraulic System:
Comprehensive coverage of the hydraulic system, including pumps, valves, and cylinders.
Main Drive Bevel Gears And Differential:
Service and repair of main drive bevel gears and differential.
Park Brake:
Service and repair of the parking brake system.
Power Steering System:
Diagnosis and repair of the power steering system.
Power Take Off:
Service and repair of the PTO system.
Rear Axle:
Service and repair of the rear axle assembly.
Steering Gear:
Service and repair of the steering gear mechanism.
Transmission:
Complete service, repair, and adjustment of the transmission.
Maintenance:
Step-by-step maintenance procedures.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for common and uncommon problems.
Repair:
Detailed repair instructions for all major systems.
Disassembly And Assembly:
Complete disassembly and reassembly guides.
Adjustments:
Adjustment procedures for various components.
Overhaul:
Overhaul instructions for key components like the engine and transmission.
Wiring Diagrams:
Detailed electrical wiring diagrams for the entire tractor.
Depth:
Comprehensive coverage from basic maintenance to complete rebuilds.
Detail Level:
Hundreds of pages with hundreds of photos and illustrations.
Instruction Format:
Step-by-step numbered instructions with detailed substeps.
Safety Information:
Notes, cautions, and warnings throughout for critical information.
Illustration Support:
Detailed illustrations, drawings, photos, and enlarged insets.
Readability:
Requires Adobe PDF Reader
Portability:
Can be saved to hard drive and burned to CD-ROM.
Searchability:
Implied by PDF format, often searchable text.
Print Quality:
High quality, suitable for professional printing.
Binding Type:
Not applicable (digital download)
Paper Type:
Not applicable (digital download)
Engine Oil Change:
Refer to manual for specific intervals and oil type (typically 250 hours).
Transmission Oil Change:
Refer to manual for specific intervals and fluid type.
Engine Oil:
Refer to manual for SAE viscosity grade and API service classification.
Hydraulic Fluid:
Refer to manual for specific IH Hy-Tran or equivalent specifications.
Common Wear Items:
Typical wear items might include clutch, brakes, hydraulic seals, and PTO components. Electrical system components can also be a focus.
Troubleshooting Focus:
The manual's detailed troubleshooting sections are invaluable for addressing common and uncommon issues.
