1952-1954 International Farmall Super M & Super MV Operator's Manual (P/N 49 194 DA)
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McCormick Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: International Farmall Super M, International Farmall Super MV
Sub-models / Variants: Gasoline engine, Distillate engine, Kerosene engine, Steel wheels, Pneumatic tires
Model Years: 1952–1954
Serial Numbers: Preceded by SM (Super M) or SMV (Super MV)
Technical Data:
- Engine displacement: 264 cubic inches
- Governed speed (rated full load): 1,450 rpm
- Maximum idle speed: 1,600 rpm
- Minimum idle speed: 400 to 450 rpm
- Cooling system capacity: 6.25 U.S. gallons
- Fuel tank capacity: 21 U.S. gallons
- Electrical system voltage: 6 volts
- Power take-off (PTO) shaft speed: 537 rpm
- Belt pulley speed: 899 rpm
McCormick Manual Features & Content Preview
- Official International Harvester publication P/N 49 194 DA, spanning 107 pages
- Covers the 1952–1954 International Farmall Super M and Farmall Super MV tractors, detailing both gasoline and distillate-kerosene configurations
- Contains 91 detailed illustrations, including exploded views of the air cleaner, carburetor assembly, fuel system, and wiring diagrams for battery or magneto ignition systems
- Outlines factory-authorized operating instructions, critical cold-weather precautions, and essential serial number identification procedures
Operational Overview
This publication documents the daily care and field operation of the International Farmall Super M series. It breaks down starting procedures across different engine configurations. You will find specific details on gear selection, belt pulley operation, and power take-off engagement. The literature also covers the Farmall Hydraulic Lift-All system and remote control attachments used for heavy implements like cultivators and plows. Reviewing the factory weight capacities and recommended operating speeds outlined in these pages is strictly advised before field testing or heavy hauling to ensure safe handling and prevent structural stress.
Maintenance and Technical Data
Routine upkeep requires precise specifications. This reference provides those exact factory numbers for both standard and distillate-variant builds. Maintenance sections document systematic inspection intervals for the electrical components, lubrication points, and the cooling system. Service guides outline adjustment procedures for the air cleaner, carburetor, and magneto to help sustain engine efficiency under demanding field conditions. You get access to reference tables covering brake pedal travel settings and PTO dimensions. Fluid capacities are explicitly stated: the equipment requires 6.25 gallons of coolant and 13 U.S. gallons of transmission and differential oil. The prescribed spark plug gap remains fixed at 0.023 inches.
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