Chapter 1. Fitting Up and Starting a New Engine; Chapter 2. The Feed Water; Chapter 3. Firing with Various Fuels; Chapter 4. Lubrication and Adjustment of Bearings; Chapter 5. Handling the Engine; Chapter 6. The Engine Proper; Chapter 7. The Valve Gear; Chapter 8. The Boiler; Chapter 9. The Traction Gear; Chapter 10. Compounded Engine. Serial numbers for the J. I. Case Threshing Company Steam Engine from 1876 to 1924 printed inside front cover.