Intended Audience:
Do-it-yourself owners and professional mechanics seeking detailed repair and maintenance guidance.
Historical Significance:
The B-275 was a significant model for IH, offering a balance of power, utility, and reliability for small to medium-sized farms, and it was widely adopted globally.
Value Proposition:
Offers significant cost savings compared to professional repair services by empowering users with factory-level information. Provides an inexpensive way to maintain vehicle operability.
Manual Advantages:
• Complete official factory documentation
• Hundreds of pages with detailed illustrations and photos
• Step-by-step instructions
• Troubleshooting guides
• Electrical system diagnostics with wiring diagrams
• Printable on demand
• Digital download for immediate access
Instructional Elements:
• Detailed substeps
• Notes, cautions, and warnings
• Numbered instructions
• Bold figure numbers
• Detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos
• Enlarged inset for part examination
Covered Systems:
• General Information
• Specifications
• Engine
• Cooling System
• Fuel System
• Power Train
• Front Axle
• Clutch
• Differential Lock
• Electrical System
• Brakes
• Fenders, Fuel Tank & Platform
• Final Drive
• Front System
• Front-Wheel Drive
• Hydraulic System
• Main Drive Bevel Gears and Differential
• Park Brake
• Power Steering System
• Power Take-Off (PTO)
• Rear Axle
• Steering Gear
• Transmission
Engine Maintenance:
Detailed procedures for engine disassembly, inspection, reassembly, timing, lubrication system, cooling system maintenance, and fuel system diagnostics.
Transmission Repair:
Comprehensive coverage of the manual transmission, including gear selection, shifting mechanisms, clutch operation and replacement, and final drive maintenance.
Hydraulic System Service:
Detailed instructions for the tractor's hydraulic system, including pump service, cylinder repair, valve body troubleshooting, and fluid maintenance for lift arms and attachments.
Electrical Diagnostics:
Includes troubleshooting for starting system, charging system (generator/alternator), lighting, and ignition (if applicable for cold start aids like glow plugs), complete with wiring diagrams.
Front Axle And Steering:
Detailed procedures for front axle components, steering linkage, kingpins, and steering gear maintenance and repair.
Brake System Service:
Instructions for adjusting, relining, and repairing the brake system, including parking brake mechanism.
Power Take Off Pto Operation:
Details on the PTO engagement, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure proper power transfer to implements.
Fenders Fuel Tank Platform:
Coverage for the maintenance and repair of the tractor's bodywork, including fenders, fuel tank mounting, and operator platform.
Front Wheel Drive Maintenance:
If equipped with FWD, the manual will cover its specific components, maintenance, and repair procedures.
Included Procedures:
• Complete Disassembly
• Step-by-step Repair Instructions
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical Service Procedures
• Maintenance
Troubleshooting Guides:
Step-by-step diagnostic procedures to identify and rectify common and uncommon problems across all covered systems.
Component Adjustment:
Includes procedures for adjusting clutch, brakes, governor, and other critical components for optimal performance and longevity.
Depth:
Comprehensive, detailed, suitable for DIY and experienced mechanics, guided by photos and illustrations
Component Rebuild:
Covers full component rebuilds, from engine internal components to transmission gears and axle assemblies.
Searchability:
Likely searchable if standard PDF text, aiding in quick information retrieval.
Compatibility:
Compatible with all PC-based Windows operating systems and Mac OS.
Printability:
Printable without any restriction, entire manual or selected pages
Page Layout:
Designed for clear printing with numbered instructions, bold figure numbers, and inset illustrations.
Binding Method:
Digital Download (User printable, can be burned to CD-ROM)
Delivery Method:
Instantaneous download link provided on the checkout page after payment.
Recommended Paper:
Not specified, but printable on standard paper
Engine Type:
Diesel (Specific engine model not detailed in product info, but typically BD-series or similar International Harvester engines for this era/model)
Engine Displacement:
Typically around 2.3 liters (140 cubic inches) for the 3-cylinder diesel variants common in the B-275.
Horsepower Range:
Typically in the 40-50 HP range for this model, though specific output varies by variant and tuning.
Torque Specifications:
Not specified, but expected to be in the range of 90-110 lb-ft for diesel models of this size and era.
Injection System:
Direct Injection (DI) typically via a rotary or inline injection pump and nozzle assemblies.
Cooling Method:
Water-cooled (Specific details available within the manual)
Transmission Type:
Manual (Specific number of gears not detailed, but typically a 6 or 8-speed gearbox for this tractor)
Optional Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) likely available as an option, as indicated by 'Front-Wheel Drive' in coverage areas.
Transmission Features:
• Differential Lock
• Main Drive Bevel Gears and Differential
• Power Take-Off (PTO)
Gear Ratios:
Specific gear ratios are detailed within the manual for optimal operation and understanding of power delivery.
Wheelbase:
Not specified in product description, but typical for a tractor of this class.
Length:
Not specified, but typical overall length for a tractor of this class is around 110-130 inches.
Width:
Not specified, but typical width at rear axle is around 60-70 inches.
Height:
Not specified, but typical height to top of steering wheel or seat is around 50-60 inches.
Operating Weight:
Not specified, but generally in the 3,500-4,500 lbs range depending on configuration.
Front Axle Weight:
Not specified, but contributes to overall stability and traction.
Rear Axle Weight:
Not specified, but forms the majority of the tractor's operational weight.
Routine Maintenance:
Specific intervals (e.g., oil changes, filter replacements, greasing) are detailed within the manual, typically based on operating hours or calendar time.
Engine Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 100-250 operating hours, or annually, depending on operating conditions. Manual will provide precise recommendation.
Engine Oil Type:
Diesel engine oil, viscosity grade typically API CD or equivalent (e.g., SAE 30 or 15W-40, specific grade depends on ambient temperature – details in manual).
Transmission Hydraulic Fluid:
Typically a Universal Tractor Transmission Oil (UTTO) or equivalent, often a 10W-30 or 10W-40. Manual will specify IH Type A or equivalent for gearbox, hydraulics, and final drive.
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze/coolant, typically mixed 50/50 with water. Manual will specify capacity and type.
Brake Fluid Type:
Typically hydraulic fluid compatible with the tractor's hydraulic system, or specific brake fluid if separate. Manual will specify.
Fuel Filter Recommendation:
Regular replacement of the primary and secondary fuel filters is critical for diesel engine health; manual provides part numbers and change intervals.
Gear Oil Specifications:
Specific gear oil grades and types for the transmission, differential, and final drives will be outlined in the manual.
Common Wear Points:
• Clutch wear
• Hydraulic pump and cylinder leaks
• Brake adjustments and relining
• Steering linkage wear
• Glow plug reliability (for cold starting)
• Fuel injector pump and nozzle maintenance
Starting System Issues:
Cold weather starting difficulties, often related to glow plug system, battery condition, or fuel gelling. Manual provides troubleshooting for these.
Manufacturer Legacy:
International Harvester (IH) was a major American manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment, as well as motor vehicles.
Production Era:
The B-275 was part of IH's B-series tractors, which were produced starting in the mid-1950s and continued through the 1960s, evolving into the B-414 and later models. It represented a modern, utility tractor offering for its time.
Manufacturing Location:
Primarily manufactured in the UK (by International Harvester Company of Great Britain Limited) and potentially other IH facilities globally.