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New Holland LS160, LS170 Workshop Manual – What You Get for 741 Pages

If you’re wrenching on a New Holland LS160 or LS170 skid steer without the factory book, you’re guessing. I’ve been turning wrenches for 28 years, and I’ve seen more stripped bolts and blown seals from aftermarket torque charts than I care to count. This New Holland LS160, LS170 Workshop Manual is the real deal – 741 pages of OEM print, not some rehashed copy. Every spec comes straight from Torino.

Hardware Torque Specifications: Page 00-10 Tells You What Matters

Section 00 opens with the stuff most guys overlook until it’s too late. Hardware Torque Specifications on page 00-10 covers bolt grades, sizes, and the exact ft-lb values for fasteners across the machine. That includes the engine mounting bolts, hydraulic pump flanges, and every bracket that holds the cab together. You want to know how tight to pull down that head bolt? Page 00-10. No guesswork.

Engine Identification and Model Code Breakdown

Before you order parts, you need to know which engine is in your machine. This manual shows you where to find the engine model and serial number – page 00-9. It also breaks down the machine model codes so you can confirm whether your unit is an LS160 or LS170 and what year range the specs apply to. That kind of detail keeps you from buying the wrong injector or gasket.

Does This Manual Cover Hydraulic System Procedures?

Absolutely. Page 00-12 has the torque data for hydraulic tubes and fittings – straight thread O-ring bosses, pipe threads, and the standard torque values for every line on the machine. If you’ve ever had a hydraulic fitting weep after you put it together, it’s because you didn’t use the factory spec. This manual gives you that number. Also covers lubricants and sealants on page 00-13 so you know exactly what to put on the threads before you wrench them down.

3 Critical Safety Procedures in Section 00

Working under a raised skid steer is not a place for improvisation. This manual details three procedures that keep you alive: properly supporting a raised machine (page 00-14), using the boom lock pins (page 00-14), and raising the boom without hydraulic oil flow (page 00-14). Each step is written in the same direct language the factory uses for their own techs. Follow them exactly.

Understand the Boom Lock Pin Support Steps

Page 00-14 walks you through setting the boom lock pins properly. I’ve seen guys skip this and then wonder why the boom dropped when they pulled a cylinder. The manual tells you the sequence – lower the boom, install the pins, verify engagement, then do any hydraulic work. It also covers reattaching cylinders after repair with the boom resting on those pins (page 00-17). That’s the kind of detail that prevents a trip to the ER.

This manual isn’t for the guy who thinks he can figure it out as he goes. It’s for the owner or mechanic who wants the actual factory procedure – the same one New Holland uses in their training programs. The 741 pages cover everything from cab tilt to craning the machine. If you’re serious about keeping this skid steer running instead of renting a replacement, you need this book on your bench.

Who This Manual Fits

Home garage guys who maintain their own skid steer, small farm owners, and shop techs who see these machines come through the bay. If you’ve ever been burned by a third-party repair guide that had the wrong torque spec for a flywheel bolt, you’ll appreciate the fact that this is a direct copy of the OEM workshop manual. No aftermarket interpretation, no generic images – just New Holland’s own documentation.

When you’re dealing with a machine that weighs north of 5000 lbs and runs hydraulic pressures over 2000 psi, you don’t take shortcuts on documentation. I’ve used these manuals for years in my own shop. The difference between a job that takes six hours and a job that takes three days is often having the right spec the first time.

FAQ – Common Questions About the Manual

Does this manual cover both the LS160 and LS170?

Yes. One manual covers both models. The differences are noted in the specs where applicable.

What torque values are included?

Hardware torque specs (page 00-10), hydraulic fitting torque (page 00-12), pipe thread torque (page 00-13), and standard torque data for O-ring bosses. That covers nearly every fastener on the machine.

How do I find the engine serial number using this manual?

Page 00-9 shows the exact location on the engine block. It also tells you where the machine serial number is stamped on the frame.

Is this a PDF or a printed book?

It’s a digital access – PDF format with 741 pages. You can print sections as needed or keep it on a tablet in the shop.

If you’re done chasing down specs from forums and aftermarket CDs, get the real documentation. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and have the exact pages New Holland put together for their own technicians.

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Need to understand the transmission side of things? The Manual Transmission section of this manual covers the entire drivetrain. And if you’re working on a different machine, the Manual Transmission chapter in the related manuals above follows the same OEM format.