Michigan 175 Parts Catalog – Factory Parts Manual for Model 175 III A
You’ve got a Michigan 175 Articulated Tractor Shovel in the shop. Maybe it’s an ’80s III A, maybe a later revision. The serial number’s rubbed off. You’re digging through a drawer of old parts manuals that don’t match. I’ve been there. You pull a brake chamber off the front axle, and the casting number is gone. What do you order? Without the right part number, you’re either buying three different chambers and returning two, or you’re waiting a week for the wrong one. This Parts Catalog puts an end to that. It’s the genuine factory document, 114 pages, indexed by component. Not a third-party reprint, not a scan of a scan. This is the same manual the dealer parts counter uses.
I’ve spent twenty-eight years turning wrenches in San Antonio, and I can tell you: the difference between a job that goes smooth and one that turns into a three-day headache is often a part number. You order the wrong seal for the converter charging pump, and you’re pulling the transmission again. That’s billable hours you don’t get back. This catalog gives you the exact Clark part number, the exploded view, and the quantity you need. It’s the difference between a quick job and a parts-run nightmare.
Engine Accessories and Support Parts – Page 1, 1A, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15
The Engine section covers the alternator, starter button, air cleaner, fuel tank, and radiator. You’ll find the fan shroud, the fuel lines, the dipstick for the fuel tank, and the engine shut-off cable. Every part is listed with its Clark part number. If you’re rebuilding the engine or just swapping a fuel cap, the index leads you straight to the page. No flipping through fifty pages of unrelated stuff. I’ve ordered a fuel tank cap for a 175 before using this manual – it’s the same cap used on other Michigan models, but the part number is specific. Without this, you’d be guessing.
Brake System – Air Brake Valve, Slack Adjusters, Parking Brake
The Brake section is a lifesaver. It covers the air brake valve (page 54), slack adjusters (pages 37, 41), air chambers, brake assembly front and rear (page 45), parking brake assembly (page 46), and the brake valve and controls. The index lists every component. If you’ve got a brake air line leak, the Air Lines, Brake section (page 53) shows the routing and fittings. The exploded views are clear enough to see which O-ring goes where. I’ve had a customer bring in a 175 with a dragging parking brake – the manual showed the correct adjuster part number and the spring orientation. No guesswork.
Torque Converter and Transmission – Converter Charging Pump, Pressure Regulating Valve
The Transmission and torque converter sections are detailed. You get the converter assembly (pages 29, 30), the converter charging pump (page 30), the pressure regulating valve (page 31), and the transmission to converter prop shaft (page 47). The clutch groups – first and second, input/reverse/third/fourth – are on pages 22 and 23. The control cover assembly (page 25) and the de-clutch valve (page 55) are there. If you’re swapping a transmission filter, the cartridge kit is on page 27. The parts manual doesn’t list torque specs – that’s what the service manual is for – but it gives you the correct part numbers for every seal, gasket, and bearing. I’ve seen guys order the wrong converter rebuild kit because they didn’t have the serial number breakdown. This catalog has the serial number range and the corresponding parts.
Valve Assemblies and Controls – Accelerator, Brake, Steering, Bucket and Boom
The Valve section includes the accelerator pedal and linkage (page 14), the air brake valve (page 54), the control valve assembly (page 73), and the converter pressure regulating valve (page 31). The bucket and boom hydraulic system (pages 67, 68) shows the valve bank and the cylinder assemblies. The steering cylinder (page 56) and the steering hydraulic pump (pages 61, 61A) are listed. I’ve had to order a steering filter cartridge for a 175 – the part number is in the Cartridge Kit, Steering Filter (page 63). Without this manual, you’d be cross-referencing from a generic parts list that’s three years old and wrong. The factory parts catalog is the only source you can trust.
Is This Manual for You?
If you own a Michigan 175 III A tractor shovel, this is the parts manual you need. It’s not a service manual – it won’t tell you how to rebuild the transmission or what torque to use on the cylinder head bolts. But it will tell you exactly which part number to order for the boom cylinder, the bucket teeth, the front drive axle, the parking brake assembly, and every clip, cable, and decal. The audience is anyone who lays hands on a Michigan 175: home garage guys who bought a used loader at auction, small shop owners who want to keep a machine running, and even dealer parts counters that need a backup. You don’t need to be a master tech to use it. The index is alphabetical, the exploded views are simple, and the part numbers are clear.
Source Authenticity – Why This Matters
I’ve seen aftermarket parts catalogs that are nothing but photocopies of an old worn-out manual with numbers that don’t match. This is the original Clark Equipment factory document, Parts Manual No. 32191. It’s printed by Goegebeur in Belgium, and it’s the same manual that came with the machine. The page numbers are consistent, the illustrations are original, and the index is complete. You can’t get this level of accuracy from a third-party PDF. If you’re working on a 175 III A, you need the factory parts breakdown. Don’t trust a generic parts list that might have been scanned from a different model year. This is the real deal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this manual include torque specifications?
- No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It lists part numbers, quantities, and exploded views. Torque values are not included. You need the factory service manual for that.
- What if my machine is a later serial number than the one listed in the manual?
- Parts manuals are serial-number-specific. The manual covers the Model 175 III A with a specific serial number range. Check the inside cover (page 1) for the serial number entry. If your machine is a later revision (e.g., III B), you might need a different parts manual. However, many components are shared across revisions. The manual includes an index that lists parts by page – you can cross-reference the part number with your machine’s serial number by contacting your Clark dealer. I’ve used this manual for a 175 III A that had a replaced engine, and the accessory parts (alternator, air cleaner, etc.) matched fine. But for transmission and axle internals, verify the serial number. The MICHIGAN Model 175 III A Parts Manual No. 2045 might be an alternative if your serial number is different. Also check the Michigan 175 III A Parts Manual No. 32167 and Michigan Model 175 III A Parts Manual for other revisions. For more context on the automotive industry, see Automotive Industry Overview.
You’re not going to rebuild a Michigan 175 without a parts manual. You’ll lose hours hunting down numbers, ordering wrong parts, and waiting for returns. The factory manual is the only way to get the right part the first time. I’ve used it for years, and it’s saved me from buying the wrong brake chamber more than once. Download the Factory Manual now and keep it on your tablet or print it out. You’ll have 114 pages of exact part numbers at your fingertips. No more guessing. No more trips to the dealer hoping the counter guy knows what a “175 III A” is. This is the document that makes the job go right.
David M. –
Excellent factory service manual. Immediate link after checkout process. It helped me to fix my Michigan 175 transmission. Saved my repair job! Thanks.
diy_master –
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