Part of the Case IH Operator Manuals.
Running a Case IH Farmall 40B or 50B and need the factory word on your compact tractor? This 176-page operator manual (OEM #84370270) covers every control, daily check, and maintenance interval straight from Case IH. Inside: a full safety section covering ROPS requirements, safety decals, and personal protection rules, plus a controls walkthrough that maps every instrument panel indicator and explains HST operation, differential lock, and three-point hitch attachment. You also get a structured maintenance chapter with drain-and-fill steps for the fuel filter, air cleaner, and transmission and rear axle oil, alongside troubleshooting charts for the engine, clutch, hydraulic lift, and steering. Set your hydraulic lift relief valve to 16671 kPa (2418 psi) and keep clutch pedal free travel between 20 and 30 mm. Your machine shouldn't sit idle while you hunt down a setting. Bookmarked and searchable; pull up any procedure on your phone before you touch a wrench.
What's Inside This Case IH Farmall 40B, Farmall 50B Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 7-12 | Note to the Owner, Foreword Ecology and the Environment, Proposition 65, Advice, Product Identification |
| Safety Information | 13-40 | Precautionary Statements and Signal Word Definitions, Safety Rules, Personal Safety, ROPS - Personal Safety - Roll-Over Protective Structure, Safety Decals, International Symbols |
| Controls/Instruments | 41-64 | Seat Belt, Instrument Panel - Identification, Clutch Pedal, PTO Switch, Differential Lock Pedal, Primary Hydraulic Power System - Dynamic Description |
| Operating Instructions | 65-92 | Engine Break-In Procedure, Power Take-Off (PTO) Operation, Attaching Three-Point Equipment, Starting the Engine, Stopping the Engine, Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) Operation |
| Transport Operations | 93-98 | Lighting System, Hazard Warning Light Operation, Driving the Vehicle, Carrying the Tractor on a Transporter, Towing |
| Working Operations | 99-102 | Tractor Ballasting, Tractor Ballasting Weights, Liquid Ballast |
| Maintenance | 103-150 | Fuel Filter System Fuel Filter - Drain Fluid, Air Cleaner - Cleaning - Primary Element, Change Transmission, Rear Axle and Hydraulic Systrem Oil |
| Troubleshooting | 151-154 | Engine - Troubleshooting, Clutch - Troubleshooting, Service Brake - Troubleshooting, Hydraulic Lift System - Troubleshooting, Steering - Troubleshooting |
| Specifications | 155-162 | Wheels and Tracks - Tire Ratios - Wheel Tread Settings, Wheels and Tracks - Tire Pressure, Liquid Ballast, Engine and PTO in - General Specification, Tractor Dimensions |
| Accessories | 163-164 | Grille Guard, Tool Box, Trailer Electrical Socket |
| Forms and Declarations | 165-168 | Delivery Report - Owner Copy, Delivery Report - Dealer Copy, Inoperative Service Checks, Safety Items Check, Operative Service Checks |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Hydraulic Lift System Relief Valve Setting | 16671 kPa (2418 psi) | p. 158 |
| Engine Valve Clearance (Cold) - Intake | 0.25 mm (0.010 in) | p. 157 |
| Clutch pedal free travel | 20 - 30 mm (0.79 - 1.18 in) | p. 127 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (with filter) | 6.6 l (7.0 US qt) | p. 157 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36.0 l (9.5 US gal) | p. 157 |
| Cooling System Capacity | 6.0 l (6.3 US qt) | p. 157 |
| Front Axle Housing Fluid Capacity | 8.0 l (8.4 US qt) | p. 157 |
| Front Wheel Torque | 176 - 196 N·m (130 - 145 lb ft) | p. 159 |
| ROPS to Rear Axle Torque | 147 N·m (108 lb ft) | p. 159 |
| Battery Cold Cranking Amps | 660 A | p. 157 |
| Farmall 40B | ||
| Engine Gross Horsepower, Farmall 40B | 30.2 kW (40.4 Hp) | p. 157 |
| Farmall 50B | ||
| Engine Gross Horsepower, Farmall 50B | 34.6 kW (46.4 Hp) | p. 157 |















