Model:
135 Skid Steer Loader
Model Variant:
135 (also referenced as Thomas 135)
Machine Type:
Skid steer loader (compact track/wheel loader class)
Production Years Covered:
N/A - exact production range not specified in this manual
Manual Title:
Thomas 135 Skid Steer Loader Service Repair Workshop Manual
Document Type:
Workshop Repair Service Manual
Audience:
Technicians and DIY owners
Target Audience:
Owners and technicians performing maintenance, service and overhaul on the Thomas 135
Intended Use:
Professional service department reference and DIY repair guidance
Skill Assumption:
Technician is conversant with general automotive and equipment practices
Completeness:
Contains all necessary instructions needed for any repair the Thomas 135 may require
Proprietary Components:
Includes instructions from the respective component manufacturers where applicable
Cost Savings:
Avoids shop labour and overhead costs for routine and repair work
Coverage:
Routine maintenance, tune-ups, removal and installation, disassembly and assembly
Systems:
Fuel, ignition, lubrication, exhaust, electrical, body, engine and transmission
Delivery:
Instant download PDF
Coverage Areas:
Engine, transmission, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, exhaust, electrical system, body, tune-ups, maintenance
Procedures Included:
Removal and install, assemblies and disassemblies, diagnostic and repair procedures
Manual Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Delivery Method:
Instant download
Page Count:
N/A - page count not specified for this listing
Engine:
Full engine service, disassembly and overhaul
Transmission:
Transmission removal, disassembly and repair
Fuel System:
Fuel system service and repair procedures
Ignition:
Ignition system service and troubleshooting
Lubrication System:
Lubrication system maintenance and repair
Exhaust:
Exhaust system service
Electrical System:
Electrical system diagnosis and repair
Body:
Body and structural components
Hydraulics:
Loader hydraulic circuits and components
Drive and Final Drive:
Drive system service and repair
Tune-Ups:
Scheduled tune-up procedures
Maintenance:
Routine maintenance and servicing
Removal and Install:
Component removal and installation
Disassembly and Assembly:
Assembly and disassembly of major and minor components
Diagnostics:
Diagnostic procedures to follow when trouble occurs
Adjustments:
Adjustment procedures with special tool references where required
Technical Depth and Parts
Specifications:
Factory service specifications and torque values where stated
Torque Data:
Fasteners tightened in accordance with specifications
Special Tools:
Special tools recommended or required are identified
Parts Information:
Component identification and proprietary component instructions
Safety:
Safety equipment and precautions observed when working on the machine
Applicability:
Covers repairs from routine service to extensive engine and transmission disassembly
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Options:
N/A - exact engine model and displacement not specified in this manual
Cylinder Configuration:
N/A - not specified for this model
Cooling:
N/A - not specified for this model
Fuel Type:
Diesel (typical for Thomas skid steer loaders of this class)
Fuel System:
Mechanical fuel injection (per typical configuration)
Lubrication:
Full pressure lubrication system covered in manual
Ignition:
Compression ignition; starting and charging covered under electrical system
Performance Figures:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Torque Specifications:
Included in manual where stated
Emissions:
N/A - not specified for this model
Standard Transmission:
Hydrostatic drive (typical for Thomas 135 skid steer loaders)
Optional Transmission:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Drive Type:
Skid steer independent wheel drive
Final Drive:
Chain and sprocket final drive to wheels
Control Pattern:
Hand and foot controls per machine configuration
Service Procedures:
Transmission removal, disassembly and assembly covered
Hydraulic Components:
Pumps, motors and control valves covered under hydraulics
Specifications:
Torque values and clearances provided in manual where stated
Wheelbase:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Overall Length:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Overall Width:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Overall Height:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Curb Weight:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Operating Capacity:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Tire Size:
N/A - not specified in this manual
Crash and Rating Information
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - not applicable to off-road skid steer loaders
Machine Guarding:
Operator restraint and loader arm safety provisions per machine configuration
Park Brake:
Parking brake system covered in manual
Neutral Start:
Start circuit interlock to prevent starting in gear (per machine configuration)
ROPS/FOPS:
Roll-over and falling-object protective structure typical for this loader class
Seat Belt:
Operator seat belt per machine configuration
Service Safety:
Safety equipment and precautions to be observed during repair
Interval Schedule:
Routine maintenance intervals per manufacturer service schedule
Engine Oil:
Diesel engine oil per manufacturer specification
Hydraulic Fluid:
Hydraulic oil per manufacturer specification
Coolant:
N/A - exact specification not stated in this manual
Known Issues and Wear Items
Common Wear Items:
Filters, belts, hoses, tires and hydraulic components
Diagnostic Approach:
Diagnostic procedures provided for troubleshooting
Torque Checks:
Fasteners tightened in accordance with specified torque values