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.