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Michigan 275 III A Parts Catalog

Try ordering a clevis pin for the accelerator linkage on a Michigan 275 III A using a generic parts website. You will get the wrong piece, then the machine sits while you wait for the return. I have watched shop foremen waste three days chasing mismatched part numbers from third-party lists. This is the factory Parts Catalog from Clark Equipment – 184 pages of exploded views and exact OEM numbers. It covers serial ranges 7AJC101 through 8AJC999. That is the only reference you need on the counter.

Accelerator Pedal Linkage – One Wrong Bolt and the Pedal Binds

Page 2 of this manual shows the complete accelerator pedal and linkage assembly. Item numbers, part numbers, quantities required. The ball joint – 1301361 – is listed separately from the accelerator rod assembly 1521673. If you order the rod thinking it includes the ball joint, you will be short one part. The manual also specifies the cotter pin (1F-208), the bellcrank (568995), and the return spring (551014). Every fastener has a size. Bolts like 18C-416 and nuts like 18D-04 are called out. I have seen a mechanic use a longer bolt because he guessed, and it bottomed out in the floorboard. That is the difference between OEM documentation and a guess.

Tailpipe and Air Cleaner Assembly – Factory Fitment Data

Page 3 covers the tailpipe, air cleaner, and intake connections. Item 1529635 is the tailpipe. Item 1529645 is a different tube for serial numbers 7AJC101 through 7AJC… (the OCR cuts off, but the manual includes the full range). The air cleaner mounting bolts are 18C-620 – four of them – with nuts 18D-06 and a washer 656672. Without this manual, you might order a generic air cleaner assembly that does not bolt to the hood flange. Then you lose half a day fabricating brackets. This is why you buy the factory catalog.

Source Authenticity – Why Aftermarket Parts Lists Fail

This is an original Clark Equipment publication – Parts Manual No. 2318. It is not a reprint from a website that scanned a dog-eared copy and lost the page margins. The document is clean, the part numbers match the factory bins, and the serial number break points are listed. Aftermarket catalogs often merge revisions, so you get a part that fits a later series but not your 275 III A. With OEM documentation, you order exactly what the line workers bolted on. The Automotive Industry Overview might discuss supply chain, but it will not tell you the correct ball joint for your governor arm. This manual will.

Who Needs This 184-Page Parts Manual?

If you own a Michigan 275 III A, you need this file. If you run a shop that services these machines, you need it on every tablet and laptop at the parts counter. Beginners – do not rely on online forums that say “this bolt looks close.” Home garage enthusiasts working on an old articulated tractor shovel should not guess. One wrong part number in the steering system can lock the articulation joint. This manual gives you the list. The Michigan 275 III A Articulated Tractor Shovel Parts Manual is the same document, different label. Also check the Michigan Model 275 III A Parts Manual No. 2175 for earlier builds, and the VOLVO BM 125C Wheel Loader Parts Catalog if you work on Volvo equipment too.

What This Manual Does NOT Include

This is a Parts Catalog, not a service manual. You will not find torque specifications, fluid capacities, or step-by-step overhaul procedures. The PDF is 184 pages of exploded views, item numbers, and OEM part codes. If you need service data, you need a separate shop manual. But for ordering the correct parts the first time, this is the document. The Automotive Industry Overview might cover general trends, but it will not give you the part number for a bellcrank to floorboard bolt. This manual will.

Does this manual cover the Cummins engine separately?

No. This catalog references engine parts to the engine manufacturer’s manual. You will see entries like “ARM, Governor — See Engine Parts Manual.” The document covers the machine-specific components – accelerator linkage, air cleaner, tailpipe, hydraulic systems, and drivetrain parts.

Can I use this to identify parts for a 275 III A built after 9AJC prefix?

Yes, but only if the part did not change. The manual states that data covering serial ranges prefixed with 9AJC, 10AJC, etc., are contained in supplements at the rear of the manual. Those supplements are included in the PDF. Always check the supplement pages for updates before ordering.

You need this manual on your counter. No more calling the dealer and describing the part by holding a rusty bolt up to the phone camera. Open the PDF, find the exploded view, read the part number, and order it. Stop wasting time. Access the Factory Manual.

• Michigan 275 III A Articulated Tractor Shovel Parts Manual
• Michigan Model 275 III A Parts Manual No. 2175
• VOLVO BM 125C Wheel Loader Parts Catalog