🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Fiat Trattori Model: 355-C Product Type: Factory Service Repair Manual 👋 Introduction Market Position Category: Agricultural Tractor (Utility Tractor) Segment: Compact to medium-duty farm tractor Competitive Analysis Competitors: Simultaneously produced models from manufacturers like Fordson, Massey Ferguson, John Deere, International Harvester, and other European brands. Key Features Design Philosophy: Robust, reliable, and user-friendly design focused on essential agricultural tasks. Utility: Designed for a variety of farm operations including plowing, tilling, planting, mowing, and light material handling. Value Proposition Owner Benefit: Enables owners to perform maintenance and repairs themselves, saving significant costs and downtime. Target Audience Primary User: Farm owners, mechanics, agricultural equipment technicians. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: Fiat Trattori 355-C tractor Secondary Coverage: Repair, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Wiring Diagrams Page Count Estimated Page Count: Not Specified (assumed comprehensive) Manual Type Type: Factory Service Repair Manual (Workshop Manual) Language Language: English Format Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Complete engine overhaul, fuel system, cooling system, lubrication system, ignition system (if applicable), exhaust system. Transmission: Clutch, gearbox, final drives, differential, power take-off (PTO) system. Hydraulics: Hydraulic pump, control valves, cylinders, hoses, filters, hydraulic fluid specifications and maintenance. Electrical: Starting system, charging system, lighting, instrumentation, wiring diagrams for all circuits. Chassis And Body: Front axle, steering system, braking system, suspension (if applicable), drawbar, fenders, operator's platform/cab. Steering System: Manual steering, power steering system (if equipped). Braking System: Brake system operation, adjustment, component replacement, hydraulic fluid specifications. Procedures Included Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance intervals, lubrication points, fluid checks and changes, filter replacements, pre-operation checks. Repair: Step-by-step repair procedures for all major components and systems, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and reassembly. Troubleshooting: Diagnostic charts, symptom-based troubleshooting guides for common problems, fault identification. Technical Specifications: Torque values, clearances, fluid capacities, specifications for all major components. Wiring Diagrams: Detailed electrical schematics for all systems, including lighting, starting, charging, and instrumentation. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive, covering basic maintenance to complete engine and transmission overhauls, advanced diagnostics, and component-level repairs. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Format: PDF Requirements: Adobe PDF Reader Compression: May require WinZip or similar for extraction if archived. Print Quality Quality: Assumed high-resolution for clarity of diagrams and text, suitable for printing. Binding Type Binding: Digital (downloadable PDF) Paper Type Paper Type: Not applicable (digital format) Compatibility Operating Systems: Compatible with all versions of Windows & Mac. ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Type: Diesel Engine Family: Fiat 3-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel (specific model designation TBC based on detailed manual) Displacement: Likely in the range of 1.8 - 2.5 Liters (specific value required from manual) Performance Horsepower: Estimated 35-45 HP (specific rating TBC) Torque: Estimated 60-80 lb-ft (specific rating TBC) Fuel System Injection System: Indirect Injection (IDI) with Bosch or similar rotary injection pump. Fuel Type: Diesel Fuel Cooling System Cooling Method: Water-cooled Lubrication System Oil Type: Diesel Engine Oil, SAE 30 or 15W-40 API CD/CE (specific recommendation from manual required). Engine Components Cylinder Head: Cast iron, OHV (Overhead Valve) Pistons: Cast iron or aluminum alloy 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: Manual Synchromesh Gear Configuration: Likely 8 or 12 forward gears and 4 reverse gears (including creeper gears in some variants). Optional Transmission Options: Likely standard configuration, but potential for specialized PTO or creeper gear options. Features Clutch: Single dry plate clutch. Power Take Off Pto: Standard PTO shaft, likely 540 RPM, potentially with 1000 RPM option. Fluid Specifications Transmission Oil: GL-4 Gear Oil, SAE 80W-90 or 85W-140 (specific recommendation from manual required). 📐 Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase: Approx. 70-75 inches (1780-1900 mm) - precise measurement needed from manual. Length: Approx. 120-130 inches (3050-3300 mm) - precise measurement needed from manual. Width: Approx. 60-70 inches (1520-1780 mm) - precise measurement needed from manual. Weights Operating Weight: Approx. 3500-4500 lbs (1590-2040 kg) - precise measurement needed from manual. Drawbar Pull Capacity: Sufficient for its horsepower class, specific rating to be confirmed from manual. 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Rollover Protection: ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) may have been an option or an aftermarket addition. Factory fitted ROPS or safety frame availability needs confirmation from manual. Active Features Brakes: Mechanical drum brakes on rear wheels, potentially mechanical parking brake. Hydraulic assist may be present. Passive Features Operator Station: Basic operator station with seat, steering wheel, pedals, and controls. Safety guards on PTO and moving parts. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Features: None (basic agricultural machinery). Driver Assistance Features: None (basic agricultural machinery). Connectivity Features: None (basic agricultural machinery). 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Engine Oil Change: Typically every 250-400 operating hours or annually, whichever comes first (specific interval from manual). Oil Filter Replacement: With every engine oil change. Air Filter Cleaning Replacement: Check daily/weekly, clean as needed, replace when damaged or clogged (specific interval from manual). Fuel Filter Replacement: Typically every 500 operating hours or as specified (specific interval from manual). Hydraulic Fluid Change:...
Approx. 3500-4500 lbs (1590-2040 kg) - precise measurement needed from manual.
Drawbar Pull Capacity:
Sufficient for its horsepower class, specific rating to be confirmed from manual.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
Rollover Protection:
ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) may have been an option or an aftermarket addition. Factory fitted ROPS or safety frame availability needs confirmation from manual.
Active Features
Brakes:
Mechanical drum brakes on rear wheels, potentially mechanical parking brake. Hydraulic assist may be present.
Passive Features
Operator Station:
Basic operator station with seat, steering wheel, pedals, and controls. Safety guards on PTO and moving parts.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Features:
None (basic agricultural machinery).
Driver Assistance
Features:
None (basic agricultural machinery).
Connectivity
Features:
None (basic agricultural machinery).
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Engine Oil Change:
Typically every 250-400 operating hours or annually, whichever comes first (specific interval from manual).
Oil Filter Replacement:
With every engine oil change.
Air Filter Cleaning Replacement:
Check daily/weekly, clean as needed, replace when damaged or clogged (specific interval from manual).
Fuel Filter Replacement:
Typically every 500 operating hours or as specified (specific interval from manual).
Hydraulic Fluid Change:
Typically every 1000-1200 operating hours or annually (specific interval from manual).
Fluid Specifications
Coolant:
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze, typically 50/50 mix with distilled water. Specific type and capacity from manual.
Hydraulic Fluid:
Tractor Hydraulic Fluid (THF) or Universal Tractor Transmission Oil (UTTO) meeting specific OEM specifications (e.g., Fiat specs, likely ISO VG 46 or similar).
Wiring harness deterioration, faulty switches, battery issues due to age. Manual will help trace circuits.
Preventive Measures
Corrosion Control:
Regular cleaning, painting, and lubrication of susceptible areas.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Manufacturer:
Fiat Trattori (later part of Fiat-Agri, now CNH Industrial)
Origin:
Italian automotive and agricultural machinery manufacturer.
Model Evolution
Series:
Part of Fiat's extensive range of utility tractors from the mid-20th century. The 'C' designation often signifies a 'Cingolato' or tracked version, but the product title specifies '355-C' implying a wheeled tractor. Clarification needed from the manual.
Production
Production Period:
Likely produced in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Manufacturing Location:
Likely Italy, though Fiat had global manufacturing facilities.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Awards:
Not applicable in the context of consumer vehicle awards; reliability and performance were judged by agricultural users and publications of the era.
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