Case DX21, DX24 Tractor Service Manual
721 pages · Publication 87055743
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- Models
- DX21, DX24
- Manual type
- Service Manual
- Pages
- 721
- Publication
- 87055743
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 126 sections, 664 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 482 KB)
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Description and Operation -- General Information3 topics
- Identification Chart
- Cylinder Head and Valve Train Components
- Cylinder Block Assembly
Overhaul -- Engine26 topics
- Engine Preparation
- Disassembly
- Fuel Injector and Glow Plug
- Removal
- Oil Pressure Switch
- Temperature Sending Switch and Alternator
- Removal
- Fan, Water Pump, and External Oil Tube
- Valve Cover
- Rocker Shaft and Push Rod
- Removal
- Cylinder Head
- Valve Tappet
- Fuel Shut-off Solenoid
- Removal
- Engine Timing Gear Cover
- Timing Gears and Camshaft
- Removal
- Oil Sump
- Oil Suction Pipe and Strainer
- Removal
- Connecting Rods, Bearing and Piston
- Flywheel
- Removal
- Backplate and Oil Seal
- Crankshaft and Main Bearings
18 110 Cylinder Head15 topics
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Valve Seats
- Inspection
- Valves
- Inspection
- Valve Guides
- Inspection
- Valve Springs
- Rocker Arms
- Inspection
- Push Rods
- Assembly
- Cylinder Block
- Inspection
10 105 Pistons, Piston Rings, and Connecting Rods8 topics
- Disassembly
- Piston
- Inspection
- Piston Rings
- Inspection
- Connecting Rods
- Inspection
- Bearing Oil Clearance Check
10 105 Pistons, Piston Rings, and Connecting Rod1 topic
- Assembly
10 103 Crankshaft Main Bearings52 topics
- Removal
- Inspection
- Crankshaft
- Inspection
- Crankshaft Journal Wear Limit and Bearing Usage
- Crankshaft Front Main Bearing (Bushing)
- Inspection
- Replacement
- Crankshaft Main Bearing
- Assembly
- Port Block
- Removal
- Installation
- Timing Gear
- Inspection
- Camshaft
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Inspection
- Timing Gear Housing
- Front Oil Seal and Steering Pump Seal
- Replacement
- Crankshaft and Bearing Holder
- Assembly
- Rear Oil Seal and Backplate
- Installation
- Piston and Connecting Rod
- Oil Suction Pipe and Suction Strainer
- Installation
- Camshaft and Camshaft Gear
- Assembly
- Idler Gear, Oil Pump and Injection Timing
- Installation
- Timing Gear Cover
- Crankshaft Pulley
- Fuel Injection Pump
- Installation
- Power Steering Pump
- Head Gasket
- Assembly
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
- Installation
- Fan, Water Pump and External Oil Tube
- Installation
- Glow Plug and Connector
- Fuel Injector
- Fuel Piping
- Installation
- Alternator and Temperature Sending Switch
- Exhaust Manifold, Radiator, and Air Cleaner
- Installation
10 206 Engine Oil Filter6 topics
- Removal
- Inspection
- Installation and Adjustment
- Engine Oil Pressure Check
- Removal
- Installation
Maintenance6 topics
- Coolant
- Thermostat
- Water Pump
- Cooling Fan
- Radiator
- Radiator Cap
Overhaul -- Cooling System3 topics
- Removal
- Inspection and Repair
- Installation
10 402 Water Pump and Thermostat4 topics
- Removal
- Inspection and Repair
- Assembly
- Installation
10 000 Specification4 topics
- Piston Ring
- Connecting Rod
- Lubrication System
- Cooling System
Special Tools1 topic
- Compression Test and Tools
10 214 Delivery Valves3 topics
- Injection Pump
- Repair
- Installation
10 230 Installation Using Original Pump and Drive Components4 topics
- Install a New Pump or Drive Component
- Spill-timing Procedure
- Bleeding the Fuel System
- Full Screw/High Idle Adjustment
10 230 Description of Operation -- Governor4 topics
- Governor
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- Adjustments
10 218 Description of Operation -- Injectors4 topics
- Injector
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Assembly and Adjustment
Description of Operation -- General Information6 topics
- Single Clutch
- Free Play Adjustment
- x 3 Transmission
- Disassembly
- Installation
- Assembly
18 110 Clutch Pilot Bearing -- 9 x 3 Gear Transmission Only13 topics
- Removal
- Installation
- Clutch Release Bearing
- Removal
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Flywheel Dimensions
- Clutch Cross Shaft Bushings
- Removal
- Assembly
- Clutch Pedal Bushings
- Removal
- Assembly
Description of Operation -- 9 x 3 Gear Transmission1 topic
- x 3 Gear Transmission -- Power Flow
Overhaul31 topics
- Transmission Preparation
- Transmission Shift Cover
- Assembly
- Input Shaft, Idler Gear, and Countershaft Gear
- Removal
- Main Shaft
- Front Wheel Drive Shaft
- Countershaft
- Removal
- Range and Rear PTO Shift Rail and Fork
- Removal
- Pinion Shaft
- PTO Front Countershaft
- Removal
- Mid-Mount PTO Idler Shaft
- Removal
- Mid-Range Gear Case
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Rear PTO Countershaft
- Assembly
- Installation
- Shift Rail and Fork
- Assembly
- Front Wheel Drive Shift Cover
- Assembly
- Input Shaft, Idler Gear and Countershaft Gear
- Assembly
- Rear Transmission -- 9 x 3 Transmission
- Installation
25 100 Description of Operation -- Front Axle - Front Wheel Drive2 topics
- Front-Wheel Drive Front Axle
- Removal
25 102 Differential15 topics
- Disassembly
- Differential
- Inspection
- Axle
- Assembly
- Pinion
- Ring Gear to Pinion Backlash Check (Using Original Components)
- Ring Gear to Pinion Backlash Check (Using New Components)
- Shim Calculation - Alternate Method
- Pinion-To-Ring Gear Tooth Contact Adjustment
- Installation
- Final Pinion and Wheel Shaft
- Backlash Adjustment
- Front Axle
- Front Wheel Drive
27 126 Rear Axle and Brakes11 topics
- Removal
- Drive Pinion
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Rear Axle and Brakes
- Rear Axle Disassembly
- Inspection
- Rear Axle Assembly
- Assembly
- Ring Gear and Pinion Gear Pattern Specification and Adjustment
29 212 Fixed Displacement Motor4 topics
- Fluid Flow
- Neutral Position
- Forward Position
- Reverse Position
Overhaul -- Hydrostatic Transmission1 topic
- the Extension Housing and Rear Transmission
29 202 Hydrostatic Unit19 topics
- Precautions Before Disassembly
- Motor and Port Block
- Hydrostatic Motor
- Disassembly
- Hydrostatic Motor Shaft
- Disassembly
- Charge Pump
- Swash Plate
- Swash Plate/Charge Pump
- HST Piston Pump Cylinder Block
- Assembly
- HST Motor Cylinder Block
- Assembly
- Neutral and Feed Valves
- Charge Pump Relief Valve
- High Pressure Relief Valve
- Removal
- Installation
- Hydrostatic Pump and Port Block
29 204 Check Valve3 topics
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
Pressure Tests1 topic
- Charge Pump Pressure Relief Valve
Overhaul -- Gearbox17 topics
- Gearbox
- Removal
- Transmission Drive Shaft and PTO Input Shaft
- Removal
- Main Bearing Holder Plate
- Removal
- FWD Drive Shaft (FWD Model only)
- Removal
- Inspection
- Installation
- Assembly
- Installation
- Assembly
- FWD Shaft (FWD Models only)
- Assembly
- Input Shaft, Transmission Drive Shaft and Retaining Plate
- Assembly
Initial Adjustments17 topics
- Control Rod
- Pedal Stop
- HST Neutralizer
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Installation
- HST Neutral Adjustment
- Linkage Damper
- Removal
- Pedal
- Removal
- Pedal Pivot Shaft
- Removal
- Damper, Pivot Shaft, Pedal and FWD Drive Shaft
- Assembly
31 114 9 x 3 Rear PTO Output Shaft6 topics
- Removal
- Inspection
- Assembly
- HST Rear PTO Output Shaft
- Removal
- Inspection
Description of Operation -- Mid-Mount PTO1 topic
- Mid-Mount Power Take-Off
31 120 9 x 3 Optional Mid-Mount PTO7 topics
- Gearbox and Countershaft
- Output Shaft
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Hydrostatic Transmission, Standard Mid-Mount PTO
- Rear PTO
- Mid-Mount PTO
33 120 Brakes and Final Pinion4 topics
- Removal
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Brake Adjustment
35 000 Hydraulic System Circuits1 topic
- Oil Filter
35 200 Control Valve Assembly (HPL)1 topic
- Neutral Position
35 210 Lowering Position1 topic
- Cylinder Head and Flow Control Valve
35 110 Lift Cylinder3 topics
- Disassembly
- Inspection and Repair
- Assembly
35 183 Cylinder Head (Flow Control Valve)8 topics
- Disassembly
- Control Valve
- Lowering Valve
- Adjustment
- Diverter Valve and Relief Valve Manifold Assembly
- Disassembly
- Adjustment Procedure
- Control Lever
35 304 Hydraulic Pump and Filter4 topics
- Hydraulic Pump
- Disassembly
- Inspection and Repair
- Assembly
35 204 Remote Control Valves6 topics
- Hydraulic Manifold Block/Diverter Valve
- Single Spool Remote Control System
- Oil Flow
- Neutral Position
- Raising Position
- Lowering Position
35 184 Front (Double Spool) Remote Valve8 topics
- Double Spool Remote Control System
- Bucket and Lift Control -- Neutral Position
- Bucket Cylinder -- Dumping
- Bucket Cylinder -- REGEN
- Bucket Cylinder -- Rollback
- Lift Cylinder -- Raising
- Lift Cylinder -- Lowering
- Lift Cylinder -- Float Position
Overhaul -- Remote Valves18 topics
- Single Spool Valve (Rear Remote Valve)
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Double Spool Remote Valve
- Double Spool Remote Valve (Front Remote Valve)
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Lift Spool
- Bucket REGEN Spool
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Lift Spool
- Bucket REGEN Spool
- Front Remote Valve Linkage
- Removal
- Installation
Pressure Testing1 topic
- Main System Relief Valve
41 204 Power Steering System6 topics
- Power Steering Control Valve
- Spool and Sleeve
- Drive Shaft
- GEROTOR Pump
- Check Valve
- Relief Valve
41 206 Power Steering Pump8 topics
- Power Steering Cylinder
- Power Steering Operation
- Fluid Flow -- Neutral Position
- Fluid Flow -- Left Turn
- Fluid Flow -- Right Turn
- Power Steering Manual Operation
- Power Steering System
- Steering Control Valve
41 216 Steering Cylinder16 topics
- Removal
- Oil Pump
- Inspection
- Installation
- Power Steering Tubes
- Pump, Steering Valve and Relief Valve
- Test Results
- Steering Cylinder
- Test Results
- Wheels and Tires -- Tread Setting
- Weights
- Wheels and Tires -- Weight Limitation
- Liquid Ballast
- Tire Inflation vs. Permissible Load
- Wheels and Tires Lug Bolt Torque
- Front and Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Torque Sequence
55 000 Component Location and Function -- Description and Operation7 topics
- Wiring Harnesses
- Ground Locations
- Battery
- Installation
- Fuse Block
- Main Fuse
- Replacement
Electrical System Components -- Description and Testing10 topics
- Key Start Switch
- Replacement
- Installation
- Testing
- Light Switch (Combination Switch)
- Testing
- Installation
- Hazard/Turn Signal Combination Switch
- Removal
- Testing
55 408 9 x 3 Transmission Main (Speed) Gears, Safety Switch6 topics
- Adjustment
- Testing
- and Mid PTO Safety Switch
- PTO Switch Adjustment
- Range Switch Adjustment -- HST Transmission
- Testing
55 408 Seat Safety Switch30 topics
- Testing
- Installation
- Parking Brake Switch
- Testing
- Cruise Control Brake Release Switch (HST Only)
- Testing
- Relays
- Testing
- Flasher Controller
- Removal
- Testing
- Safety Controller
- Glow Plug Indicator Light
- Testing
- Fuel Shut Off Solenoid (Safe Operation)
- Testing
- Safety Start Circuit (Safety Controller)
- Testing
- Parking Brake Indicator Light (Safety Controller)
- Testing
- Rear PTO Indicator Light (Safety Controller)
- Testing
- Diodes
- Testing
- Cruise Control Magnet (HST Models)
- Testing
- HST Speed Control (Cruise Control) Switch (HST Models Only)
- Testing
- Glow Plugs
- Testing
55 404 Fuel Shutoff Solenoid26 topics
- Testing
- Head Lamp
- Flasher Warning Light
- Rear Work Light (Optional)
- Electrical Wiring Diagram
- Starting Circuit (Operator Present) HST Transmission
- Starting Circuit (Operator Present) Gear Transmission
- Starting Circuit (No Operator Present) HST Transmission
- Starting Circuit (No Operator Present) Gear Transmission
- Safe Operation Circuit (Operator Present) All Transmissions
- Not Engaged
- Engaged
- Glow Plug Circuit
- HST Cruise Control Circuit
- Front Work Lights Circuit
- Front Road Lights Circuit
- Hazard Flasher Circuit
- Left Turn Signal Circuit
- Right Turn Signal Circuit
- Engine Temperature Gauge Circuit
- Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light Circuit
- Fuel Level Sender Circuit
- Parking Brake Indicator Light Circuit
- Rear PTO Indicator Light Circuit
- Tachometer Circuit
- Charging Circuit
Component Operation and Servicing2 topics
- Instrument Panel
- Removal
Component Testing and Replacement11 topics
- Fuel Gauge
- Testing
- Replacement
- Temperature Gauge
- Testing
- Replacement
- Tachometer
- Testing
- Replacement
- Instrument Panel Indicator and Illumination Lights
- Bulb Replacement
Overhaul -- Starter Motor6 topics
- Starter Motor
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Inspection and Repair
- Electrical Tests
- Assembly
55 301 Description of Operation -- Charging System8 topics
- Stator
- Rotor
- Rectifier
- End Frame
- IC Regulator
- Improvement of Charging System
- Detention Function
- Function
Overhaul -- Charging System14 topics
- Pulley
- Removal
- Rear End Cover
- Removal
- Brush Holder
- Regulator
- Removal
- Bushing
- Rear End Frame
- Removal
- Retainer Plate
- Bearing (Drive End Side)
- Bearing (Slip Ring Side)
- Removal
Component Inspection and Repair15 topics
- Diode
- Testing
- Brush Hold and Brushes
- Bearings
- Drive Pulley
- Alternator Housing
- Alternator
- Assembly
- Charging System
- Performance Tests
- Inspection
- Voltage Measurement on the Vehicle
- Failure in Charging System
- Preliminary Checks
- Care in Handling Charging System
Description of Operation -- Platform19 topics
- Hood
- Installation
- Steering Wheel
- Installation
- Instrument Panel and Console
- Removal
- Installation
- Rear Panels
- Installation
- Fuel Tank
- Removal
- Installation
- Seat and Seat Suspension
- Removal and Disassembly
- Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)
- Removal
- Fenders
- Side Steps
- Installation
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- Specifications, page 130: SECTION 10 -- ENGINE SYSTEMS -- CHAPTER 1
- Diagram, page 174: SECTION 18 -- SINGLE CLUTCH -- CHAPTER 1
- Troubleshooting, page 603: TROUBLESHOOTING SAFE OPERATION CIRCUIT (OPERATOR NOT PRESENT)
- Color page: SECTION 00 -- GENERAL INFORMATION -- CHAPTER 1
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