International 274 - Page 2

To The Owner
Y our new I nternational Harvester tractor is design-
ed to meet today's exacting operating require-
ments. The ease and comfort of operation, the
ability to match ground speeds to engine power
and work requirement, and the effort less versatil-
ity of the hydraulic system are intended to lighten
your work and shorten your hours on the job.
Your local International Harvester dealer is inter-
ested in the performance you receive from this
tractor. He has factory trained servicemen, inform-
ed in the latest method of servicing tractors, and
modern
tools, and original-equipm.ent I H service
parts
which assure proper fit and good perform-
ance.
To obtain top performance and assure economical
operation the tractor shou Id be inspected, depend-
ing on its use, periodically, or at least once a year,
'by your International Harvester Dealer.
Before you operate the tractor, study th is manual
carefully. It has been prepared to help you operate
and
maintain your tractor with utmost efficiency.
New copies may be ordered from your dealer at
a nominal price.
When in need
of parts, always specify the tractor
and engine serial numbers, including prefix and
suffix letters. Write these serial numbers in the
spaces provided below.
METRIC (SI) MEASUREMENTS
A standard of measurement known as International System of Units (SI) has
been adopted for world-wide use . English Units followed by Metric Equiva-
lents
are used throughout this manual. (Metric Equivalents are given in
parentheses.) A conversion
list of commonly used measurements are listed
on page 73 for your reference.
1. Engine serial number
2. Tractor serial number