Part of the Case IH Operator Manuals.
Need the factory operating procedures for your Case IH 685? This 183-page Case IH 685 Tractor Operator Manual (OEM #9-11273) covers the standard 685 and the 685 Orchard and Vineyard variant, from instrument panel and warning lamps through full preventive maintenance schedules. Inside: a detailed controls section explaining every dashboard indicator and amber warning lamp, step-by-step cold-start and booster battery procedures, and a lubrication schedule that tells you exactly what goes where and when. Your specification tables confirm remote hydraulic system pressure at 2500 PSI (172.37 bar), plus tire dimensions, axle capacities, and travel speeds for both 2WD and MFD configurations. Every hour your tractor sits idle costs money. Jump to any section by keyword; bring the PDF to the machine and get it done.
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What's Inside This Case IH 685 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| To the Owner | 3 | |
| Serial Numbers | 4-5 | Tractor Model Number, Product Identification Number, Engine Serial Number, Transmission Serial Number, MFD Axle Serial Number, Serial Number Location |
| Safety | 8-13 | |
| Hand Signals | 14-15 | Start the Engine, Stop the Engine, Move Out, Raise Equipment, Lower Equipment, Stop |
| Decals | 16-18 | Engine Starting Warning, Battery Warning, PTO Entanglement Warning, PTO Speed Warning, Power Drive Shields |
| Specifications | 19-25 | Diesel Engine, General, Travel Speeds, Measurements, Turning Radius, Weights, Axle Capacities, Tires and Wheels |
| Operating Controls | 26-47 | Instrument Panel, Warning Lamps, Controls, Heater Controls, Air Conditioning, Operators Seat, Seat Belt, Amber Warning Lamps |
| Operating Instructions | 48-67 | Run-In Procedure, Before Starting Engine, Starting Procedure, Cold Starting, Cold Temperature Operation, Using Booster Batteries, Driving the Tractor, Forward/Reverse Transmission |
| Lubrication | 96-113 | Engine Hourmeter, Engine Oil Selection, Engine Oil Viscosity, Transmission/Hydraulic System Fluid, Grease Points, Lubrication Schedule |
| Preventive Maintenance | 114-159 | Hood and Covers Removal, Fan Belt Adjustment, Engine Air Intake System, Battery Maintenance, Brakes Adjustment, Front Wheel Alignment |
| Orchard and Vineyard | 160-162 | Specifications, Capacities, Approximate Dimensions, Travel Speeds, Tire Rolling Radius |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Hydraulic System - Maximum System Pressure | 2500 PSI (172.37 bar) | p. 22 |















