Case IH 245 255 Tractors Official Operator's Manual

TO THE OWNER OF A CASE IH
TRACTOR 
SERIAL NUMBER
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
SAFETY
Safety Rules
Decals
Before Starting 
Operation 
Service
HAND SIGNALS
DIESEL ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL TRACTOR
SPECIFICATIONS 
TRAVEL SPEEDS
TRACTOR
TRAVEL SPEED
TRACTOR
APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS
ANO WEIGHTS
ROPS Maximum Gross
Machine Weight
TIRE AND WHEEL
SPECIFICATION 
Tire Inflation Specifications
Tire Load Capacity 
TIRE SIZE COMBINATIONS-MFD
FRONT WHEEL TREAD
POSITIONS
REAR WHEEL TREAD
POSITIONS
WHEEL MOUNTING TORQUES
DIESEL FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for Acceptable
Number Two Diesel Fuel 
Fuel Conditioner 
INSTRUMENT AND INDICATORS
OPERATING CONTROLS 
Control Pedals
Control Levers
Operators Seat 
Amber Warning Lamps-Direction
Turn Signals and SMV Emblem
Implement Warning Lamps
SMV Emblem 
Rear Work Lamp (If Equipped) 
Seven Terminal Electrical
Outlet (If Equipped) 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
Run-In Procedure
Towing 
How to Transport Tractor 
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE 
NORMAL STARTING
PROCEDURE
STOPPING THE ENGINE 
COLD TEMPERATURE
OPERATION 
Coolant Heater 
SEAT BELT
ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE
STRUCTURE (ROPS)
Foldable ROPS Frame 
Normal Operating Position
Low Clearance Positions
Folding the ROPS
Securing the ROPS in the Upright Position
Tractor Roll Over
Safety Rules
ROPS Label
TRANSMISSION CONTROLS
Transmission Operation
MECHANICAL FRONT DRIVE (MFD) (IF EQUIPPED)
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK 
POWER TAKEOFF (PTO)
Rear PTO 
Mid PTO (If Equipped)
LIVE PTO (IF EQUIPPED) 
POWER TAKEOFF GUARDS
PTO OPERATING SAFETY.
DRAWBAR 
CONNECTING IMPLEMENT
TO DRAWBAR
SAFETY CHAIN 
THREE POINT HITCH SYSTEM
HITCH SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS
Lift Links and Turnbuckle 
Upper Link
Stabilizer Chain
HITCH OPERATION 
Connect Implement to Hitch 
Disconnect Implement
from Hitch
Hitch Control Lever
Draft Control Lever (If Equipped)
Operating with Draft Control
Hitch Lowering Speed
Adjustment
REMOTE HYDRAULIC CONTROL
VALVE (IF EQUIPPED)
HYDRAULIC ADAPTER PLATE 
ADDING FLUID AFTER CONNECTING
CYLINDERS AND HOSES 
FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS 
2WD Tractor and Non-Adjustable
Front Axle 
Drag Link Adjustment
Toe-in Adjustment 
REAR WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS 
Tractor Equipped with Adjustable Wheels 
TRACTOR BALLAST 
Front End Weights 
Rear Wheel Weights 
Tire Liquid Weights 
LUBRICATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION 
Engine Hourmeter 
Service After First 50 Hours of Operation 
HOOD 
ENGINE LUBRICATION 
Service Specifications 
Engine Oil Level
Engine Oil Change
Engine Oil Selection
Engine Lubrication Oil
Viscosity 
Engine Oil Filter 
TRANSMISSION & HYDRAULIC
LUBRICATION
Service Specifications 
Transmission Oil Level 
Transmission Oil Change 
Hydraulic Filter Screen 
FRONT WHEEL BEARING
LUBRICATION (2WD) 
Se Nice Specifications 
FRONT AXLE LUBRICATION (MFD) 
Service Specifications 
Front Axle Oil Level 
Front Axle Oil Change 
TIRE AND RIM SERVICE 
Se Nice Specifications 
Tire Inflation Procedure
Tire and Rim Repair 
Tire Installation 
COOLING SYSTEM 
Service Specifications 
Pressure Cooling System 
Cleaning the Cooling System 
Cooling Solutions 
Grille Screens and Radiator
Area 
Thermostat Check 
Thermostat Replacement 
Fan Belt Adjustment
Fan Belt Replacement
FUEL SYSTEM 
Service Specifications
Water Removal from the Filter
Cup 
Fuel Filter Element
Replacement
Fuel System Air Removal
Fuel Injection Pump and Nozzle Check 
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 
Se Nice Specifications 
Dust Container and Air Filter
Element Removal
Element Cleaning 
System Inspection 
CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT (WITHOUT LIVE PTO) 
Service Specifications 
NEUTRAL START SWITCH 
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 
Head Lamps 
Turn Signal and Flasher
Lamp 
Rear Red Lamp
Instrument Panel Lamps
Rear Work Lamp (If Equipped)
Fuses 
Head Lamp Adjustment 
General Service Information For Alternator Charging System 
BATTERY 
Auxiliary Battery Connections 
Battery Cables and Terminals 
Removal and Installation of Battery
When Charging the Battery
When Batteries Are Not In Use 
ROPS EQUIPMENT
Service Specifications
ROPS Inspection and Maintenance
Seat Belt Inspection
Maintenance
STORING THE TRACTOR 
REMOVING FROM STORAGE 
CASE TECHNICAL MANUALS

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