🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: McCormick-Deering Model: Farmall F-14 Model Variant: Tractor Codes Nebraska Test Number: 297 👋 Introduction Market Position Category: Light-duty row-crop tractor Target Audience: Small to medium-sized farm operators Competitive Analysis Segment: Competed against other light tractors of its era, focusing on versatility and the Farmall cultivation system. Key Features Cultivation: Designed for the 'all-purpose' or row-crop farming, with high ground clearance and adjustable front and rear track widths. Original Packaging: Represents the exact documentation received with the tractor when new, offering authenticity. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: Owners/Operators Manual Secondary Coverage: Maintenance Procedures, Lubrication, Special Attachments, Specifications, Operating Instructions Page Count Estimated Page Count: N/A (Original manual page count not specified, typical for the era) Manual Type Type: Owner's/Operator's Manual Language Language: English Format Digital Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Lubrication, cooling, ignition system basics (implied), fuel system operation Transmission: Gear shifting, lubrication Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive operation, PTO operation (likely) Controls: Steering, throttle, clutch, brake operation Operator Station: Seating, controls layout, safety precautions Hydraulics: Operation of any integrated hydraulic systems for implements (if applicable) Electrical: Basic lighting and starter system information (typical for era) Procedures Included Maintenance: Regularly scheduled maintenance, cleaning procedures Lubrication: Lubrication chart, grease points, fluid types and capacities Operation: Starting, stopping, gear selection, field operation, transport operation Troubleshooting: Basic operational issues and their likely causes (common for owner's manuals) Attachments: Installation and operation of specific or approved attachments Technical Depth Depth: Operator-level, focusing on safe and efficient use, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting. Does not typically include detailed engine rebuilds or complex electrical diagnostics. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Quality: PDF format, likely a scanned reproduction of the original document. Quality may vary based on the original source. Searchability: May depend on OCR processing during PDF creation. Original scanned documents may not be fully text-searchable. Print Quality Reproducibility: Printable, allowing for physical copies for workshop use. Binding Type Digital Binding: N/A (Digital file) Paper Type Original Paper Type: Typical paper used in the late 1930s for operator manuals (likely uncoated or lightly coated paper). ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Make: International Model Designation: McCormick-Deering C-113 (likely based on displacement) Engine Type: Inline 4-cylinder, Overhead Valve (OHV) likely Displacement Ci: 113 Displacement Litre: 1.85 Bore In: 3.00 Bore Mm: 76.2 Stroke In: 4.00 Stroke Mm: 101.6 Cooling System: Water-cooled Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated Performance Belt Horsepower: 17 Drawbar Horsepower: 15 Governed Rpm: 1650 Fuel System Fuel Type: Distillate (Kerosene/Gasoline dual fuel common for the era, but 'Distillate' suggests primary use of lower grade fuel) Carburetor: Single barrel, likely Marvel-Schebler or Zenith (manufacturer not specified) 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: Sliding Gear Gearbox Make: International Forward Gears: 3 Reverse Gears: 1 Features Drive Layout: 2-Wheel Drive (Rear Wheel Drive) Clutch: Single dry plate, foot operated (typical for era) Final Drive: Internal spur gears and chain drive (typical for Farmall tractors) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Length In: 125 Height In: 70 Wheelbase In: 77 Turning Circle Ft: 14 Weights Nominal Weight Lb: 2800 Nominal Weight Kg: 1270 Wheels Tires Front Tire Standard: 5.00-15 4-ply (pneumatic) Front Wheel Standard: 22.5"x4" Steel Rear Tire Standard: 9.00-40 6-ply (pneumatic) Rear Wheel Standard: 54"x6" Steel Dimensions Linkage Category: Drawbar 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Era Safety Standards: Designed to pre-date modern ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structures) and seatbelt regulations. Operator safety reliant on proper operation and awareness. Active Features Brakes: Rear wheel mechanical drum brakes (typical for era), operated by foot pedals, likely with differential braking capability. Steering: Manual steering, likely worm and sector or similar mechanism. Requires significant operator effort. Passive Features Operator Station Design: Open station, no weather protection or safety cage standard. Emphasis on operator balance and awareness. Fire Prevention: Manual will likely cover basic engine compartment cleaning and fuel handling safety. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Features: N/A. This is a 1938 tractor. No infotainment systems were present. Driver Assistance Features: N/A. No driver assistance features. Connectivity Features: N/A. No connectivity features. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Engine Oil Change: Typically every 40-50 operating hours or seasonally for distillate engines of this era. Manual will specify exact interval. Air Cleaner: Frequent cleaning, likely daily or weekly depending on dust conditions. Oil bath type common. Grease Points: Daily or weekly lubrication of all chassis and implement pivot points as per lubrication chart in manual. Coolant Service: Drain and refill seasonally to prevent freezing and contamination. Manual will specify coolant type. Fluid Specifications Engine Oil: SAE 20W or 30W, likely non-detergent oil. Manual will specify the precise grade and type. Transmission Fluid: Likely a heavier gear oil or straight mineral oil. Manual will specify viscosity and type. Coolant: Water mixed with a rust inhibitor. Ethylene glycol might have been available but less common than today. Manual will detail. Fuel: Distillate fuel (kerosene, tractor fuel). Manual may indicate if gasoline...