Need the factory operator instructions for your International Harvester 574 Tractor? All 122 pages of this IH 574 Operator Manual (OEM #1084039R1) cover both the C-200 gasoline and D-239 diesel variants in factory detail. Open to a full section on instruments and controls: every gauge, warning light, lever, and pedal explained before you ever turn the key. You also get the complete three-point hitch operating procedure, PTO hookup, auxiliary valve connections, and detailed hydraulic power steering operation, plus a structured troubleshooting section covering hard starts, low power, overheating, and oil pressure loss across both engine types. Your preventive maintenance schedule runs four tiers: the first 10 hours, every 100 hours, every 200 hours, and a 1,000-hour full-service interval, all charted in the lubrication guide. Your machine is not supposed to sit in the field waiting on a forum post. Search any spec by keyword, jump to any section, open on any device.
What's Inside This International Harvester 574 Tractor, International 574 Tractor, C-200, D-239 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 9 | Left Side View, Terms of Location, Optional Equipment |
| Safety Suggestions | 10 | - |
| Instruments and Controls | 11 | Gauges, Levers, Pedals, Switches, Warning Lights |
| Before Operating Your New Tractor | 12 | Tractor Break-In Procedure, Lubrication, Pneumatic Tires, Engine Cooling System, Fuel System, Instrument and Controls |
| Driving the Tractor | 13-19 | Adjusting the Deluxe Cushion Seat and Suspension Seat, Transmission Range and Speed Levers, Stopping the Tractor, Using the Brakes |
| Gasoline Engine and Fuel System | 20-23 | Fuel System, Starting the Engine, Engine Oil Pressure Gauge, Stopping the Engine, Carburetor, Solenoid Fuel Shut-Off Valve |
| Diesel Engine and Fuel System | 24-31 | Starting the Engine, Changing the Ether Fluid Container, Fuel Filters |
| Basic Hydraulic System with Power Steering | 32 | Hydraulic Power, Filter and Relief Valve, Flow Divider Valve, Auxiliary Valve, Steering Wheel Rotation, Manual Steering |
| Hydraulic Controls for Three-Point Hitch | 33-35 | Position Control Lever (Inside Lever), Draft Control (Outside Lever) |
| Three-Point Hitch | 36-41 | Lift Links and Leveling Crank, Coupling the Equipment, Example of Operating the Three-Point Hitch with Draft Control |
| Auxiliary Valves and Remote Cylinders | 42-44 | Connecting Hoses to Junction Ports on Valves, Operating Double-Action Cylinders |
| Hitching Trailing Equipment to the Tractor | 45-47 | Swinging Drawbar, Power Take-Off |
| Cooling System | 50-52 | Adding Water, Heat Indicator, Cleaning, Rust Prevention, Belt Tension, Water Pump |
| Air Cleaning System | 53-55 | Dry-Type Air Cleaner, Automatic Dust Unloader, Filter Element Removal, Filter Element Cleaning, Crankcase Breather, Inspection |
| Electrical System | 56-61 | Ignition System (Gasoline Engine Only), Lighting System, Battery |
| Minor Engine Service Operations | 62-66 | Valve Clearance Adjustment, Transmission and Speed Range Lever Linkage Adjustment, Governor Linkage Adjustments |
| Rear Wheels | 68-72 | Rear Wheel Hubs and Studs, Power Adjusted Rear Wheels, Assembling the Rear Wheel Double-Bead Rims |
| Weights | 73-75 | Rear Wheel Weights (Two-Piece) |
| Pneumatic Tires | 76-77 | Load Capacity, Front Tires, Rear Tires, Inflation, Traction and Weights, Tire Chains |
| Clutches (Synchromesh Transmission) | 80 | Engine Clutch, Clutch Pedal Travel, Clutch Release Bearing, Clutch Release Shaft |
| Storing the Tractor | 81 | Diesel Engine, Gasoline Engines, Removing From Storage, Cold Weather Precautions |
| Cold Weather Precautions | 82-83 | Lubrication, Fuel System, Cooling System, Antifreeze Solutions |
| Trouble Shooting | 84-92 | Hard to Start, Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks, Lack of Power, Engine Overheats, No Oil Pressure, Oil Dilution or Uses Too Much Oil, Using Too Much Fuel |
| Lubrication | 93-96 | Hydraulic Fluid Filter |
| Lubrication Table | 97 | Point of Lubrication, Capacity, Anticipated Temperatures, Lubricant, Alternator-Generator, Lubrication Fittings |
| Lubrication Guide | 98-101 | Daily or After Every 10 Hours of Operation, After Every 100 Hours of Operation, After Every 200 Hours of Operation, Synchromesh Transmission |
| Preventive Maintenance Guide | 102-105 | After the First 10 Hours of Operation, After Every 100 Hours of Operation, After Every 200 Hours of Operation, Periodic or After Every 1000 Hours of Operation |
| Specifications | 106-109 | Ground Speeds, Miles per Hour, Capacities (U. S. Measure - Approximate), Front Wheels and Tread |
| Optional Equipment | 110 | Auxiliary Hydraulic Valves and Manifold, Independent Power Take-Off, Differential Lock, Swinging Drawbar, Front End Weights, Wheel Weights |
International Harvester 574 Tractor, International 574 Tractor, C-200, D-239 Common Problems This Manual Covers
International Harvester 574 three-point hitch raises slowly or hesitates with implement attached p. 33
Check hydraulic fluid level at the sight glass; fluid must sit between MIN and MAX marks. Inspect the hydraulic fluid filter on page 93 for restriction and replace at the 200-hour service interval per page 98. Verify the position control lever on page 33 is set above its lowest detent to allow full lift travel.
Manual Section: Hydraulic Controls for Three-Point HitchBrakes won't hold equally, tractor pulls to one side when stopping on hills p. 84
Verify both brake pedals latch together before road travel, then check each side for equal pedal resistance. Inspect linkage rods and pivot points for bending or binding. Walk through the brake troubleshooting sequence on page 84. Complete the 10-hour daily brake function check on page 98 to catch uneven adjustment before it pulls the tractor sideways at speed.
Manual Section: Brake System IssuesParking brake lever travels to its limit but won't hold tractor stationary on slopes p. 84
Test the parking brake on flat ground before approaching any slope. If the lever travels to its stop without holding, the lining is worn. Step through the brake checks on page 84. Never operate with the brake partially engaged; drag at low speed destroys lining and contaminates the hydraulic system. Verify brake condition at the 100-hour inspection on page 102.
Manual Section: Brake System IssuesClutch drags and gears grind when shifting, especially when tractor is fully warmed up p. 80
Depress the clutch pedal fully before attempting any gear change, then pause before moving the lever. Check clutch pedal free travel adjustment on page 80; both excessive and insufficient free play cause the disc to drag against the flywheel. Verify transmission fluid level at the 200-hour service check on page 98 before adjusting the linkage.
Manual Section: Clutches (Synchromesh Transmission)Engine won't start or cranks very slowly in cold weather below freezing p. 82
Check cold weather precautions on page 82 before attempting a cold restart. Verify battery cable connections are clean and tight; cold temperatures cut battery capacity sharply. For diesel tractors, inspect the ether starting fluid container on page 24 and replace if empty. Confirm diesel fuel filters were serviced at the 100-hour interval per page 102.
Manual Section: Cold Weather PrecautionsFrequently Asked Questions
How to reset parking brake on International Harvester 574?
To adjust the parking brake, first ensure the engine is stopped. Loosen jam nuts "B" and adjust the pivot adjusting nut "A". Use a spring scale to ensure the force required to move the lever and pawl from notch 9 to 10 is approximately 70 pounds. After achieving the correct force, tighten jam nuts "B" against the pivot adjusting nut "A".
Torque specs for International Harvester 574 engine bolts?
For both gasoline and diesel engines, the cylinder head bolts should be tightened to 90 foot-pounds torque. The tightening sequence involves three stages: 1st Torque at 50 foot-pounds, 2nd Torque at 70 foot-pounds, and 3rd Torque at 90 foot-pounds. Additionally, the rocker arm assembly hold down nuts on diesel engines should be torqued to 50 foot-pounds.
How to reset parking brake material on IH 574
To adjust the parking brake, ensure the engine is stopped. Loosen jam nuts "B" and adjust the pivot adjusting nut "A". A spring scale should be used to verify that the force required to move the lever and pawl from notch 9 to 10 is approximately 70 pounds. Once this is achieved, tighten jam nuts "B" against the pivot adjusting nut "A".
How do you fix international Harvester 574 three-point hitch raises slowly or hesitates with implement attached?
Check hydraulic fluid level at the sight glass; fluid must sit between MIN and MAX marks. Inspect the hydraulic fluid filter on page 93 for restriction and replace at the 200-hour service interval per page 98. Verify the position control lever on page 33 is set above its lowest detent to allow full lift travel.
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