Case IH 1896 Tractor Official Operator’s Manual

TO THE OWNER 
SERIAL NUMBERS 
SAFETY
Safety Rules 
Before Starting
Operation 
Service 
HAND SIGNALS
DECALS
DIESEL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
TRAVEL SPEEDS 
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS 
APPROXIMATE OVER ALL
MEASUREMENTS 
APPROXIMATE TRANSPORT
WEIGHT 
MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT 
TIRE AND WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS
Tire Inflation Pressure 
Tire Load Capacity 
FRONT WHEEL TREAD POSITIONS 
FRONT WHEEL
TREAD POSITIONS – MFD 
WHEEL MOUNTING TORQUES 
INSTALLATION OF STEERING STOPS – MFD 
TIRE SIZE ARRANGEMENTS – MFD 
REAR WHEEL TREAD POSITIONS 
DUAL REAR WHEEL
TREAD POSITIONS 
LUBRICATION 
Engine Hourmeter 
Engine Lubrication 
Lubrication Chart 
Engine Lubrication 
Engine Oil Filter 
Transmission Lubrication 
Trans/Hydraulic Oil Filters 
Differential Lubrication
Planetary Lubrication
Steering & Brake System Air Removal 
Front Wheel Bearings 
ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEMS
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
English/Metric Mode Selection 
Engine Hourmeter 
Turn Signal Indicator 
Service Monitors and Bar Indicators
Function and Programming Buttons 
Engine RPM Function
PTO RPM Function
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Cont’d)
Timer Function 
Wheel Slip Function 
Ground Speed Function 
Area/Hour Function 
Area Done Function 
Programming Buttons 
Programming Tire Size
Dynamic Tire Code Number 
Static Tire Code Number 
Programming Attachment Width 
Instrument Cluster Functional Checks 
Automatic Shutdown System 
True Ground Speed Sensor 
Operating Controls 
Steering Console
Foot Pedals 
Operators Console 
Mechanical Front Drive 
Park Brake Control 
Steering Column Tilt 
Telescopic Steering Column 
Heater Stop Valve 
Fuel Tank Water Trap 
Rear View Mirrors 
Cab Window Lever 
Cab Headliner Controls 
Cab Air Flow Control 
Cab Defroster Control 
Cab Air Flow Arrangements 
Air Conditioner Operation 
Cab Door Lock
Operators Seat 
Seat Belts 
Amber Warning Lamps, Direction
Turn Signals & SMV Symbol 
Implement Warning Lamps& SMV Symbol 
Auxiliary Outlet Socket 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 
Run-In Procedure 
Before Starting the Engine 
Towing
How to Transport the Tractor
Starting Procedure 
Stopping the Engine 
Cold Temperature Operation 
Cold Temperature Starting 
Ether Starting Fluid 
Starting Fluid
Container Replacement 
Coolant Heater 
Oil Pan Heater 
Power Shift Transmission 
Differential Lock
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d)
Power Takeoff 
Operating PTO
540 or 1000 RPM PTO Operation 
Drawbar Position
Guards 
Operating Safety 
Drawbar 
Three Point Hitch System 
Hitch System Adjustments 
Lift Links and Upper Link 
Sway Blocks 
Extendable Draft Arms
Anti-Sway Chain 
Lowering Speed Regulator Valve 
Draft Arm Mechanical Flotation 
Hitch Operation
Connect Implement 
Hitch Control Lever 
Sensing Control 
Stationary Depth 
Hydraulic Float Control 
Hitch Coupler – Category II 
Hitch Coupler – Category 
Remote Hydraulic Control 
Remote Control Levers 
Variable Flow Control 
Operating the Remote Circuits 
Hydraulic Motors 
Remote Valve with Load check
(If Equipped) 
Hydraulic Hose Couplers 
Hydraulic Hose Coupling 
Remote Cylinder
Hydraulic Cylinder Jack Pads
Front Axle Adjustment 
Rear Wheel Hub Adjustment 
Dual Wheel Mounting
Rear Tire Mounting 
Tractor Ballast 
Measuring Slip without
True Ground Speed Sensor 
Front End Weights 
Rear Wheel Weights 
Tire Liquid Weight 
Tractor & Equipment Weight 
Front Wheel Fenders 
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 
Hood & Side Panels 
Cooling System 
Pressure Cooling System 
Reservoir Coolant Level 
Radiator Coolant Level 
Cleaning the Cooling System 
Filling the Cooling System 
Coolant Solutions
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
Grille Screens & Radiator Area 
Thermostat Check
Thermostat Replacement
Fan Belt Replacement 
General Engine Inspection 
Fuel System 
Fuel Filter Replacement
Air Removal 
Air Induction System 
Air Filter Service Interval
Air Filter 
Air Filter Service Monitor 
Air Filter Service 
Aspirated Strata Tube Service 
Tubes & Hoses 
Neutral Start Switch Adjustment
Electrical System 
Head Lamps
Flood Lamps 
Flashing Amber Warning Lamps 
Tail Lamps
Instrument Cluster Lamps 
Fuse Panel – Tractor & Cab 
Head Lamp Adjustment 
Batteries
Service Instructions 
Batteries Not In Use 
Access to Batteries
Battery Cables & Terminals
Removal & Installation of Batteries
Auxiliary Battery Connections 
Park Brake Adjustment 
Roll Over Protective Structure
(ROPS) 
Tractor Roll Over
Safety Rules 
ROPS Label 
Maintenance & Inspection
Operators Cab 
Seat Belt Inspection & Maintenance 
Preventive Maintenance 
Air Filter Service 
Operators Seat 
Refrigerant Check
Compressor Belt Check & Adjustment 
Compressor Belt Replacement
Dome Lamp 
Console Lamp 
Valve Tappet Adjustment 
CASE TECHNICAL MANUALS 
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