Part of the Case IH Operator Manuals.
All 108 pages of this Case IH DX23, DX26 Operator Manual focus on one thing: keeping your compact tractor running the way the factory intended. Inside: a full safety section covering ROPS requirements and operator presence systems; instrument panel walkthroughs with every control for the hydrostatic transmission, PTO, and differential lock; and wiring diagrams for chasing electrical faults without guesswork. You also get complete lubrication routes and maintenance intervals for every filter and fluid on the machine. Change your engine oil filter at 50 hours on a new machine, then every 100 hours under normal conditions (70-hour intervals in severe duty); replace the hydraulic system filter at 50 hours, then every 300 hours thereafter. Forum guesses don't fix tractors. Bookmarked and keyword-searchable: open it on your phone, walk to the machine, and start wrenching.
What's Inside This Case IH DX23, DX26 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 8-19 | |
| General Information | 20-23 | Product Identification Plate, Minimum Hardware Tightening Torques, Universal Symbols, General Dimensions, Instruction Decals, Federal Emissions Warranty |
| Operation | 24-55 | Instrument Panel, Starting the Engine, Brake Controls, Hydrostatic Transmission (H.S.T.) Model, Differential Control, Operation of the Power Take-Off (PTO) |
| Lubrication and Maintenance | 56-93 | Recommended Lubricants, Engine Oil, Fuel Filter, Air Cleaner, Transmission, Rear Axle, And Hydraulic System Oil Level, Cooling System |
| Specifications | 94-101 | Engine, Capacities, Cooling System, Electrical System, Fuel System, Hydraulic Lift System |
| Predelivery Service | 104-108 | Inoperative Service Checks, Safety Items Checks, Operative Service Checks, Tire Pressure, Engine Oil Level, Hydraulic Lift Control Adjustment |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Injector line fittings torque | 24-29 N⋅m (18-22 ft. lbs.) | p. 65 |
| Hydraulic system oil filter replacement interval | after the first 50 hours of operation, and then following every 300 hours of operation thereafter | p. 70 |
| Engine oil filter replacement interval (normal conditions) | after the first 50 hours of operation, then every 100 hours thereafter | p. 61 |
| Engine oil filter replacement interval (severe operating conditions) | 70-hour intervals following the initial oil change | p. 61 |
| Diesel fuel filter replacement interval | after the first 50 hours of operation, then following every 200 operating hours thereafter | p. 63 |
| Air cleaner primary element cleaning interval | every 100 hours of service | p. 66 |
| Air cleaner primary element replacement interval | after six cleanings or once a year | p. 66 |
| Front wheel bolt torque | 81 N⋅m (60 ft-lb) | p. 83 |
| Rear wheel bolt torque | 115 N⋅m (85 ft-lb) | p. 83 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 liters / 5.3 U.S. gals. | p. 94 |
| DX23 | ||
| Engine Gross Horsepower, DX23 | 23.0 | p. 94 |
| DX26 | ||
| Engine Gross Horsepower, DX26 | 26.0 | p. 94 |
