Target Audience:
Owners, independent mechanics, authorized dealer service departments.
Value Proposition:
Provides dealership-level service information, enabling significant cost savings on repairs and maintenance.
Content Quality:
Vehicle-specific, accurate, clear, and concise text with illustrations and wiring schematics.
Resource Availability:
Provides necessary resources and tools (information) for DIY repairs.
Engine Systems:
Engine overhaul, fuel system, lubrication system, cooling system, starting and charging system, emission control systems.
Transmission Systems:
Clutch, gearbox, drive shafts, differential, power take-off (PTO) system.
Hydraulic Systems:
Hydraulic pump, control valve, cylinders, remote hydraulic outlets, hitch control.
Electrical Systems:
Wiring schematics, lighting, instrumentation, battery, alternator, starter motor.
Brake Systems:
Brake actuation, braking mechanisms, parking brake.
Steering Systems:
Steering mechanism, power steering system (if applicable).
Chassis And Body:
Frame, axles, wheels, fenders, operator's station.
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, lubrication points.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures, fault finding charts, common issues and solutions.
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for all major components and systems.
Overhaul:
Detailed procedures for complete engine, transmission, and hydraulic system rebuilds.
Diagnostics:
Component testing, sensor diagnostics, electrical system checks.
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering basic maintenance to advanced diagnostics and complete rebuilds, suitable for professional technicians and skilled owners.
Engine Type:
Diesel (specific engine model not provided in product info, typically inline 3 or 4 cylinder for this tractor class)
Horsepower:
Not specified in product information, typically in the 40-60 HP range for tractors of this era and model designation.
Torque:
Not specified in product information.
Injection System:
Typically indirect injection (IDI) or direct injection (DI) depending on specific engine variant.
Transmission Type:
Manual, likely with multiple speed ranges (e.g., 8-speed forward, 4-speed reverse, or more complex syncromesh transmissions).
Optional Gearbox:
Possible option for creeper gears or shuttle shift depending on configuration.
Pto Options:
Standard PTO (540 RPM), potentially with an additional 540/1000 RPM option.
Safety Standards:
Adherence to relevant agricultural machinery safety standards of its production era.
Braking System:
Mechanical or hydraulic brake system, parking brake.
Operator Protection:
Basic operator controls, potential for ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) as an optional or fitted feature depending on configuration and year.
Infotainment System:
Basic instrumentation: tachometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure light, fuel gauge. No advanced infotainment systems.
Driver Assistance Features:
Limited to mechanical power steering if equipped, basic operator controls.
Connectivity Options:
None.
Engine Oil Change:
Typically every 250-500 operating hours, depending on operating conditions and oil type.
Fuel Filter Replacement:
Recommended at 250-500 operating hours or as per manual guidance.
Air Filter Cleaning/Replacement:
Regular inspection and cleaning, replacement as needed based on operating environment (e.g., dusty conditions require more frequent checks).
Engine Oil Type:
API CD or CE rated diesel engine oil, viscosity grade typically SAE 15W-40 or 10W-30 depending on ambient temperature.
Hydraulic Fluid Type:
Case IH Hy-Tran Plus or equivalent universal tractor transmission oil (UTTO) meeting JDM J20C or Ford M2C134-D specifications.
Transmission Fluid Type:
Often shares the same fluid as the hydraulic system (UTTO) in tractors of this type.
Common Wear Points:
Clutch wear, PTO clutch engagement issues, hydraulic lift cylinder seals, front axle kingpin wear, potential for injector pump wear.
Electrical Gremlins:
Corrosion in connectors, failing starter solenoid, or wiring harness issues are not uncommon in older machinery.
Manufacturer:
Case IH, a long-standing and reputable manufacturer of agricultural equipment.
Production Period:
Specific production years not detailed, but the 255 model likely falls within the late 1980s to early 1990s range, evolving from earlier Case and International Harvester designs.
Manufacturing Location:
Typically manufactured in North America or Europe for Case IH.
