Part of the Case IH Operator Manuals.
Packed into 148 pages, this Case IH 1290, 1390 Operator Manual (OEM #9-9224) puts the full factory operating picture for both Row-Crop tractors in your hands. Open it to a deep controls section covering warning lamps, all left- and right-hand levers, the hitch system with draft and position control, remote hydraulic valves, PTO setup, and drawbar use. Behind that, a thorough preventative maintenance chapter walks you through service charts, grease points, and scheduled intervals from daily 10-hour checks through 50-hour service. Fill the engine to exactly 7.8 U.S. quarts of oil, top the cooling system to 14.8 U.S. quarts, and set rocker arm-to-valve clearance at 0.010 inch; those numbers are straight from the factory spec pages. Your machine doesn't have time for guesswork. Download now, search any spec by keyword, and jump to any section instantly with bookmarks.
What's Inside This Case IH 1290, 1390 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| To the Owner | 7 | |
| Safety | 8-21 | |
| Hand Signals | 22-23 | |
| Decals | 24-27 | |
| Serial Numbers | 28-29 | Tractor, Pin, Engine, Axle |
| Diesel Engine Specifications | 30-31 | |
| General Specifications | 32-36 | |
| Approximate Tractor Speeds | 37 | |
| Approximate Over All Measurements | 38-39 | 2WD, MFD |
| Tire Sizes, Loads and Pressures | 40 | |
| Tire Arrangements | 41 | Mechanical Front Drive, Case Front Axle, Carraro Front Axle |
| Front Wheel Tread Positions | 42-43 | 2WD, MFD |
| Rear Wheel Tread Positions | 44-45 | Manual Adjust, Power Adjust |
| Fuel Specifications | 46-47 | A.P.I. Gravity, Pour Point, Distillation, Flash Point, Cetane Number, Sulphur Weight |
| Lubrication | 48-49 | Engine, Capacities |
| Instruments and Controls | 50-102 | Operating Instruments, Warning Lamps, Operating Controls, Pedals, Control Levers (LH Side, RH Side, Rear), Operators Seat, Seat Belts, Front Opening Hood |
| Preventative Maintenance | 103-148 | General, Service Charts, Grease Fittings, Daily / 10 Hour Service, 50 Hour Service (Fuel Water Trap, Clutch Adjustment, Brake Adjustment, Transmission Oil, Front Axle MFD - Case) |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Engine Bore | 3.94 inch (100.1 mm) | p. 30 |
| Rocker Arm to Valve Clearance | 0.010 inch (0.25 mm) | p. 30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.8 U.S. quarts (7.4 litres) | p. 31 |
| Cooling System Capacity | 14.8 U.S. quarts (14 litres) | p. 31 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 U.S. gallons (72 litres) | p. 31 |
| Alternator Output | 28 Ampere | p. 32 |
| Hitch Lifting Capacity | 3100 lb (1406 Kg) at 24 inch (610 mm) Load Centers | p. 33 |
| Clutch Diameter | 11 inch (280 mm) | p. 34 |
| Early 1290 Tractors | ||
| Piston Displacement | 219 in³ (3588 cm³) | p. 30 |
| 1290 Tractors | ||
| Maximum Remote Hydraulic Oil Flow | 7.2 U.S. gallons/minute (27.4 litre/minute) | p. 32 |
| 1390 Tractors | ||
| Maximum Remote Hydraulic Oil Flow (Combine Position) | 15.3 U.S. gal/min (58 litre/minute) | p. 33 |















