This 80-page International Harvester 3500 Series A Loader Tractor Operator Manual (OEM #1084262R1) puts every control, gauge, and daily-care procedure for your 3500 A right in front of you. Inside: full loader operation steps for boom and bucket handling, a lubrication guide with interval charts, and a preventive maintenance schedule you can follow week to week. You also get the complete instruments and controls rundown, safety rules the factory expected every operator to know, and cold-weather storage steps that save your fuel and hydraulic systems over winter. Fill the diesel cooling system to 14-1/2 qt. (gasoline engines take 11-1/2 qt.), and keep the 24-gallon fuel tank topped with the right winter-grade blend before frost hits. No more flipping through a parts catalog looking for the answer that's actually in the operator's section. This PDF carries bookmarks for every chapter, so you jump straight to lubrication or electrical without scrolling past pages you don't need.
What's Inside This International Harvester 3500 Series A Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| To the Owner | 4-6 | Tractor Serial Number, Diesel Engine Serial Number, Gasoline Engine Serial Number |
| Introduction | 8 | Loader Control Lever, Floodlight, Headlight, Loader Lift Cylinder, Loader Bucket, Loader Boom |
| Work Safely • Follow These Rules | 9 | |
| Instruments and Controls Overview | 10-12 | Loader Control Lever, Transmission Speed Lever, Transmission Range Lever, Key Ignition Switch, Horn Button |
| General Operation and Driving | 13-23 | Tractor Break-In, Fuel Gauge, Seat Adjustment, Steering, Brakes, Differential Lock, Hydrostatic Drive, Loader Operation |
| Engine and Fuel Systems | 24-33 | Gasoline Engine Starting, Choke Control, Engine Oil Pressure, Fuel Strainer, Carburetor Adjustment, Diesel Fuel Specifications, Venting Fuel System, Ether Starting |
| Other Systems (PTO, Cooling, Air, Electrical) | 34-44 | Power Take-Off Operation, Cooling System Fill, Heat Indicator, Belt Tension, Air Cleaner Element Removal, Dust Unloader, Battery Care, Ignition System |
| Chassis, Tires, and Storage | 45-48 | Front Wheel Toe-In, Rear Wheels, Pneumatic Tire Inflation, Rear Counterweight, Storing the Machine, Cold Weather Precautions, Fuel System Storage |
| Maintenance and Lubrication | 49-61 | Engine Oil Types, Gear Lubricant, Hydraulic Fluid Filter, Lubrication Table, Lubrication Guide, Preventive Maintenance Schedule |
| Specifications and Equipment | 62-67 | Tractor Capacities, Engine Specifications, Electrical System, Loader Dimensions, Torque Tables, Optional Equipment, Universal Symbols |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline engine | ||
| Cooling System Capacity, Gasoline engine | 11-1/2 qt. | p. 62 |
| Diesel engine | ||
| Cooling System Capacity, Diesel engine | 14-1/2 qt. | p. 62 |
| All Models | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Approx. 24 gal. | p. 62 |
| Electrical System Voltage | 12 volt | p. 62 |
| Fuse Type | AGC-20 amperes | p. 62 |
| Loader Lift Time (no load) | 4.6 seconds | p. 64 |
| Hydraulic System Operating Pressure (loader operation) | 2400 p.s.i. | p. 63 |
| Front Wheel Toe-In | 1/8-inch | p. 64 |
| Front Pneumatic Tire Pressure | 36 to 40 p.s.i. | p. 45 |
