Segment:
        
        
            Light-duty utility tractor (gardening, property maintenance, small farm)
        
     
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Homeowners with acreage, small farmers, collectors, mechanics specializing in vintage tractors
        
     
    
    
        
            Key Competitors:
        
        
            John Deere 100/200 series, Cub Cadet (early models), Simplicity, Wheel Horse
        
     
    
    
        
            Versatility:
        
        
            Designed for a range of attachments like mowers, tillers, snowblowers, and trailers.
        
     
    
        
            Durability:
        
        
            IH tractors are known for their robust construction and longevity when properly maintained.
        
     
    
    
        
            Manual Value:
        
        
            Essential resource for maintaining and repairing the IH Cadet 382, enabling DIY repairs and extending the life of the tractor.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine:
        
        
            Engine overhaul, troubleshooting, repair, specifications, cooling system, lubrication system
        
     
    
        
            Fuel System:
        
        
            Carburetor service, fuel pump, fuel tank, lines, filters
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Ignition system, starting system, charging system, wiring diagrams, lighting, accessories
        
     
    
        
            Drivetrain:
        
        
            Transmission service (gearbox, clutch), differential, rear axle, PTO (Power Take-Off)
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulics:
        
        
            Hydraulic lift system service, pump, cylinders, control valves, fluid specifications
        
     
    
        
            Steering System:
        
        
            Steering gearbox, linkages, adjustments
        
     
    
        
            Braking System:
        
        
            Brake shoe adjustment, drum service, brake fluid, parking brake
        
     
    
        
            Chassis And Frame:
        
        
            Frame inspection, component mounting, drawbar
        
     
    
        
            Bodywork And Sheet Metal:
        
        
            Fender removal/installation, operator platform
        
     
    
        
            Specifications:
        
        
            Torque values, clearances, tolerances, fluid capacities
        
     
    
    
        
            Routine Maintenance:
        
        
            Oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication points, air cleaner service, battery maintenance
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Diagnostic charts for common problems in all major systems (engine, electrical, hydraulics, etc.)
        
     
    
        
            Repair And Rebuild:
        
        
            Detailed step-by-step instructions for disassembly, repair, and reassembly of all major components
        
     
    
        
            Adjustments:
        
        
            Carburetor adjustment, ignition timing, clutch adjustment, brake adjustment, hydraulic control settings
        
     
    
        
            Overhaul:
        
        
            Complete engine, transmission, and hydraulic system overhaul procedures
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Diagnostics:
        
        
            Wiring diagram interpretation, testing procedures for starter, generator/alternator, ignition components
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Comprehensive (covers everything from basic preventative maintenance to complete engine and transmission rebuilds)
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostic Focus:
        
        
            Includes detailed diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting guides for common and uncommon issues.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Make Model:
        
        
            Typically powered by an International Harvester or Kohler single-cylinder, or sometimes a twin-cylinder engine.
        
     
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            4-stroke, overhead valve (OHV) gasoline engine
        
     
    
        
            Displacement Cc:
        
        
            Varies by specific engine option, often in the 250-500cc range (e.g., Kohler K-series).
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower Hp:
        
        
            Typically in the 8-16 HP range, depending on the engine variant.
        
     
    
    
        
            Carburetor Type:
        
        
            Single barrel, float bowl type (e.g., Zenith, Kohler specific).
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Type:
        
        
            Unleaded gasoline
        
     
    
    
        
            Oil Type:
        
        
            SAE 30 or 10W-30 (specific weight depends on ambient temperature, consult manual for exact spec).
        
     
    
    
        
            Cooling Method:
        
        
            Air-cooled
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Transmission Type:
        
        
            Manual transmission with multiple forward and reverse gears.
        
     
    
        
            Gear Count:
        
        
            Typically 3, 4, or 6 forward speeds plus reverse.
        
     
    
    
        
            Clutch Type:
        
        
            Dry, single-plate clutch
        
     
    
        
            Pto Speed:
        
        
            Standard rear PTO, often 540 RPM.
        
     
    
    
        
            Transmission Oil Type:
        
        
            Gear oil, typically SAE 90 or 80W-90 GL-4 (confirm exact specification in manual).
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Change Interval Hours:
        
        
            Typically 25-50 operating hours or annually.
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter Cleaning Interval Hours:
        
        
            Every 25 operating hours or as needed based on dust conditions.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Every 100-200 operating hours or annually.
        
     
    
    
        
            Hydraulic Fluid Type:
        
        
            Tractor hydraulic fluid (e.g., IH Hytran or equivalent ISO VG 32/46 universal tractor transmission oil - UTTO).
        
     
    
        
            Grease Type:
        
        
            General purpose lithium-based grease.
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Wear Items:
        
        
            Clutch wear, brake shoe wear, hydraulic pump seals, carburetor issues due to age/gumming, starter solenoid failure, PTO clutch adjustment.
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Problems:
        
        
            Corroded connections, failing generator/alternator, worn starter brushes.
        
     
    
    
        
            Spark Plug Spec:
        
        
            Champion RN12YC or equivalent (confirm in manual).
        
     
    
        
            Ignition Timing Spec:
        
        
            Typically set to TDC (Top Dead Center) or a few degrees BTDC (Before Top Dead Center) for optimal performance (refer to manual).
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Manufacturer:
        
        
            International Harvester (IH) was a major American manufacturer of agricultural machinery, construction equipment, and vehicles.
        
     
    
    
        
            Cadet Lineage:
        
        
            The Cadet series was IH's line of garden tractors, often produced from the mid-1960s through the 1980s, evolving through many models.
        
     
    
        
            Cadet 382 Era:
        
        
            The Cadet 382 model typically falls into the late 1970s to early 1980s production run.
        
     
    
    
        
            Manufacturing Location:
        
        
            Principally manufactured in the United States (Louisville, Kentucky was a major IH plant for tractors).