IH McCormick Farmall M & MV Tractor Operator’s Manual (108 Pages)
This IH McCormick Farmall M and MV tractor operator’s manual is a practical, factory-style guide for running, maintaining, and troubleshooting these classic Farmall row-crop tractors. If you’re restoring a Farmall M, putting one back to work, or simply want the correct operating procedures, this manual walks through daily operation, lubrication specs, and service routines in a clear, organized format.
Coverage includes instruments and controls, preparing the tractor for each day’s work, driving and operating procedures for multiple fuel configurations (gasoline, distillate, and kerosene), plus belt pulley and power take-off operation. It also includes detailed maintenance topics like carburetor service, clutch adjustment, brakes, cooling system, magneto/battery ignition components, hydraulic Lift-All operation, wiring diagrams, and a comprehensive index to quickly find what you need.
Manual Details
- Models covered: IH McCormick Farmall M and Farmall MV
- Manual type: Operator’s / Owner’s Manual
- Format: Digital Download (PDF)
- Pages: 108
What this manual helps you do
- Identify serial number and chassis/engine information
- Operate the tractor safely and correctly (daily starting, driving, PTO/belt pulley use)
- Run and maintain gasoline, distillate, and kerosene engine setups
- Service the Farmall Hydraulic Lift-All system
- Follow lubrication charts and oil/grease specifications
- Perform common repairs: brakes, clutch, carburetor, ignition, cooling, charging, and wiring
- Use wiring diagrams for starting and lighting circuits
Manual Contents
Introduction
- Delivery report (to be filled in when tractor is delivered)
- General
- Serial numbers, engines and chassis
Description
- Before starting your new tractor
- Instruments and controls
- Preparing the tractor for each day’s work
- Views of the tractor
Operating Your Tractor
- Driving the tractor
- Operating a gasoline engine
- Operating a distillate engine on distillate
- Operating a distillate engine on gasoline
- Operating a kerosene engine
- Operating the belt pulley and power take-off
- Operating the Farmall Hydraulic Lift-All system
Lubrication
- Engine and chassis lubricant specifications
- General engine lubrication
- Greasing the front wheels
- Lubrication guide
- Lubricating oil and grease specifications
- Oil filter
Maintenance
- Adjustable wide front axle
- Air cleaning system
- Battery ignition unit
- Brakes
- Carburetor
- Clutch
- Cold weather precautions
- Cooling system
- Drawbar and hitch
- Fuel strainer
- Generator
- Hydraulic Lift-All system
- Magneto (tractors so equipped)
- Periodic inspections
- Pneumatic tires
- Spark plugs and cables
- Starting and lighting equipment (battery ignition and voltage regulation)
- Starting and lighting equipment (without voltage regulation)
- Starting motor
- Storage battery
- Storing and housing your tractor
- Trouble shooting
- Valve clearance adjustment
- Wheels
- Wiring diagrams (starting and lighting)
Special Equipment
- Special equipment coverage
Specifications
Comprehensive Index
- Quick reference index for all procedures and systems
FAQ
Is this the correct manual for a Farmall M and MV?
Yes — this operator’s manual is intended for the IH McCormick Farmall M and Farmall MV tractors and covers day-to-day operation, lubrication, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Does it include the Hydraulic Lift-All system?
Yes. The manual includes operating instructions and service information for the Farmall Hydraulic Lift-All system.
Does it cover different fuel types (gas/distillate/kerosene)?
Yes. It includes operating procedures for gasoline engines, distillate engines (on distillate and on gasoline), and kerosene engine operation.
Are wiring diagrams included?
Yes — the manual includes wiring diagrams for starting and lighting circuits, including tractors with and without voltage regulation.