1947–1956 International Farmall Super A & Super AV Tractor Operator's Manual (P/N 1 004 193 R5)

• Document identity: A 99-page PDF containing 98 pages that reproduce the IH manual plus one seller-added opening page. The original back cover is dated April 15, 1953 and carries the printed code 1 004 193 R5.
• Machine identification: Covers the Farmall Super A and Super AV. The manual identifies FAA and FAAV tractor serial prefixes and FAAM and FAAVM engine serial prefixes, with illustrations showing both number locations.
• Fuel-system coverage: Provides separate operating procedures for gasoline, distillate, and kerosene engines, including electric and hand starting, manifold heat control, radiator-shutter use, fuel changeover, shutdown, and cold-weather operation.
• Hydraulic coverage: Explains Farmall Touch-Control and Hydraulic Remote Control operation, lever-stop and working-depth adjustment, the remote cylinder stroke-limit collar, break-away coupling, reservoir and strainer service, fluid replacement, and removal of trapped air.
• Ignition and electrical service: Covers battery ignition and IH H-4 magneto configurations, breaker-point service, distributor or magneto removal and installation, ignition timing, generator polarization, cranking-motor service, battery care, and system wiring.
• Mechanical service: Includes carburetor adjustment and removal, valve-clearance adjustment, brake equalization, Rockford and Auburn clutch identification and pedal adjustment, front-wheel bearing service, belt replacement, wheel-tread setup, and tire-ballast procedures.
• Reference material: Supplies a multi-page lubrication guide, periodic inspection schedule, four-page troubleshooting chart, special-equipment attachment numbers, and specification tables for capacities, engine and PTO speeds, ignition settings, tires, transmission, dimensions, and tread ranges.

Built for Operating and Routine Service Decisions

This operator’s manual is suited to experienced Farmall owners and mechanics handling operation, scheduled maintenance, adjustment, fault isolation, and minor repair work. Instructions are detailed enough for common service jobs, but this is not a full engine, transmission, final-drive, or hydraulic repair manual. Connecting-rod and crankshaft bearings, pistons and rings, valve grinding, and several internal faults are specifically referred to an International Harvester dealer or trained mechanic.

The hydraulic chapters likewise cover operation, fluid service, strainer cleaning, working-depth setup, and air removal rather than internal pump or control-unit overhaul. No hydraulic pressure-testing section is included. Implement-specific Touch-Control instructions remain with the operator’s manual supplied for the individual implement. These limits are important when selecting the PDF for repair planning.

Variant and Attachment Detail

Super A and Super AV differences are carried through the wheel, axle, tread-width, drawbar, tire, ground-clearance, and dimensional sections. The clutch chapter also distinguishes the six-spring Rockford unit from the three-spring Auburn unit before adjustment information is used.

The special-equipment section identifies the Hydraulic Remote Control Tractor Attachment as 356 778 R91 and the separate Hydraulic Remote Control Cylinder Package as 356 777 R91. It makes clear that the cylinder package is not included with the tractor attachment. Other covered equipment includes the belt pulley and PTO, adjustable wide front axle, wheel weights, swinging drawbar, radiator shutter, high-altitude piston sets, pre-cleaner, spark arrester, and engine hour meter.

Diagrams, Troubleshooting, and Specifications

Electrical references include the starting and lighting wiring diagram for tractors with battery ignition and the separate wiring diagram for magneto-equipped tractors. Supporting views show spark-plug wiring and firing order, distributor wiring and lubrication, magneto wiring and lubrication, and the numbered cable and terminal locations behind the instrument panel.

Mechanical illustrations include front- and rear-wheel tread-position diagrams for both tractor models, an exploded air-cleaner view, an oil-filter cutaway, the Touch-Control reservoir and strainer, and the belt pulley/PTO with its master shield. The troubleshooting chart traces hard starting, irregular running, loss of power, overheating, oil-pressure problems, excessive fuel or oil use, ignition and charging faults, brake trouble, transmission and PTO complaints, steering problems, and abnormal tire wear.

Repair Cautions and Safety Coverage

The manual warns that reinstalling the belt-pulley unit with the wrong shim size or quantity changes gear tooth contact. It also specifies IH Touch-Control Fluid for hydraulic flushing; kerosene or other oils can compromise lubrication, while an incorrectly limited implement lift can keep the system at high pressure and damage the pump and seals.

Equipment-specific safety material addresses hand-crank kickback, exhaust fumes in enclosed buildings, fuel vapors, battery hydrogen, secure blocking for wheel or brake work, paired brake pedals during high-speed travel, PTO guarding, and shutting down the PTO before dismounting.