Case IH 970 Tractors Official Operator’s Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 
SERIAL NUMBERS 
DIESEL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 
Cooling System 
Air Intake System 
Electrical System
Parking Brake 
Hydraulic Brakes 
Hydraulic Power Assist Brakes 
Mechanical Transmission 
Power Shift Transmission
Power Take-Off
Drawbars 
Draft-O-Matic System 
Hydros ta tic Power Steering 
Remote Hydraulic System 
APPROXIMATE OVERALL MEASUREMENTS 
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 
TIRE AND WHEEL EQUIPMENT 
WHEEL TREAD SPACING 
APPROXIMATE TRAVEL SPEEDS 
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS 
Diesel
Fuel Conditioners
LUBRICATION 
Engine Hour Meter 
Recommendations and Capacities 
Lubrication Chart
Engine Lubrication 
Engine Crankcase Oil Change 
Engine Oil Filter
Transmission Case Fluid Change and Level Check
LUBRICATION (Continued)
Steering-Power Brakes-Hydraulic Filter 
Power Shift Filter 
Front Wheel Bearings 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Alternator Charging Systems – Do’s and Don’ts 
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Run-In Procedure 
Pre-Starting Check List 
Towing 
Operating Controls and Instruments 
Tilting and Telscoping Steering Column 
Heater Shut-Off Valve 
Fuel Tank Shut-Off and Water Trap 
Cab Air Flow Combinations 
Opera tor’s Seat 
Warning Lights, Directional Lights
Reflectors and Smv Symbol 
Implement Warning Lamp 
Implement Warning Lamp – Outlet Socket 
Starting Procedure
Stopping the Engine
Cold Weather Operation 
Cold Weather Starting Procedure 
Ether Quick Starting Aid 
Cold Weather Starting Fluid 
Coolant Heater 
Power Shift Transmission 
Power Take-Off 
Opera ting Power Take-Off
Power Take-Off Guards 
PTO Operating Precautions
Draft-0-Matic Hitch System 
Draft-0-Matic Hitch Adjustments 
Draft Arm Anti-Sway Chain 
Draft-0-Matic Operation
Draft Arm Mechanical Flotation
Drawbar 
Remote Hydraulic Controls
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ( Continued)
Remote Hydraulic Hose Coupling
Remote Hydraulic Cylinder Couplings
Portable Cylinders 
Hydraulic Cylinder Jack Pads 
Hitch Coupler 
Adjustable Front Axle Adjustments 
Rear Wheel Adjustments 
Rear Wheel and Front End Weights 
Rear Tire Liquid Weight 
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 
Cooling System
Facts About Pressurized Cooling System 
Anti-Freeze Solutions 
Engine Cooling System Treatment
Cleaning the Cooling System 
Checking the Thermostat
Thermostat Replacement 
Fan Belt Adjustment 
Replacing Fan Belt 
Diesel Fuel System 
Servicing Fuel Filters 
1st and 2nd Stage Fuel Filters
Preliminary Fuel Filter 
Bleeding the Fuel System 
Air Cleaner System
Mechanical Foot Clutch Adjustment 
Self-Adjusting Differential Brakes 
Parking Brake Adjustment 
Safety Start Switch Adjustments 
Electrical System 
Headlights 
Combination Rear Tail and Flood Light 
Flashing Amber Warning and Directional Lights 
Fixed Flood Lights 
Adjustable Flood Lights 
Turn Signal and Parking Brake Warning Lights 
Instrument Panel Gauge Lights
Front Headlight Adjustment
Batteries
ROPS AND OPERATOR’S CAB 
(ROPS) Operator Roll Over Protective Structure 
ROPS Service and Safety Measures
Preventive Maintenance 
Air Filter Removal
Air Filter Service 
Operator’s Seat and Trim 
Checking Refrigerant Level
Dome Light 
Fuse Holder 
Compressor Belt Adjustment 
Compressor Belt Replacement

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