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Operator's Manual

MF 135 TRACTOR

F=' Massey Ferguson

 Massey Ferguson

TO OUR CUSTOMER:
Congratulations on your selection of a Massey-Ferguson Product. We
believe you have exercised excellent judgment in the purchase of your
Massey-Ferguson machine. We are most appreciative of your patronage.
Your Dealer has performed every pre-delivery service on your new ma-
chine. This machine is covered by a Registration and Inspection Certifi-
cate which is printed on the inside back cover.
He will be happy to acquaint you with the operating and maintenance
instructions given in this manual, and to instruct you in the proper and
varied applications of this machine. Call on him at any time when you
have a question, or need equipment related to the use of your machine.
We recommend that you carefully read this entire manual before oper-
ating the unit. Also, time spent in becoming fully acquainted with its per-
formance features, adjustments and maintenance schedules will be repaid
in a long and satisfactory life of the product.
This piece of equipment is covered by warranty. The warranty agree-
ment is printed in the back of this manual.
Massey-Ferguson reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time
without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Massey-
Ferguson, or its dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual speci-
fications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.

Massey-Ferguson Inc.
1901 BELL AVENUE, DES MOINES, IOWA 50315

Massey-Ferguson Industries Limited

915 Kl NG STREET WEST, TORONTO, CANADA
A SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A
The safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new Tractor. De-
signers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could
have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling farm machinery and
implements. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions. Study
these precautions and insist those working with you and for you follow them.

* Never attempt starting the engine while standing alongside the tractor. Start the engine only while
sitting in the operator's seat.

* Do not bypass the starter safety switch with "home made" wiring. Consult the MF dealer if the
starter safety switch should malfunction.

* Never operate the Tractor engine in a closed building.

* When operating a gasoline tractor in conjunction with an implement that could discharge trash toward
the tractor, install a metal sediment bowl in place of the original heat resistant glass bowl.

* If the Tractor is equipped with a Saf-T-Frame USE THE SEAT BELT.

* Safety Shields are for your protection - keep them in place.

* Be particular about loose clothing which can catch easily in moving parts.

* Only you, the operator, should be permitted on the Tractor when it is in operation. Never allow any-
one to ride on drawbar, hitch or fender.

* Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel at all times with thumbs clear of spokes when operating the
Tractor.

* Always remain seated when the Tractor is moving over rough ground.

* Reduce speed of the Tractor on curves, rough ground and hillsides so there is no chance of overturning.

* Make sure the brakes apply evenly when coupled together.

* Always keep the Tractor in gear to provide engine braking when going down steep hills or grades.
With Multi-Power Transmission, shift to "High" range to provide engine braking.

* Never leave the Tractor engine running while working on the Tractor or while drawn equipment is be-
ing adjusted, unless specifically recommended.

* Place the gearshift lever and dual range lever in "Neutral" when the Tractor is stopped. Apply the
parking brake before leaving the Tractor platform.

* Do not leave an implement in the raised position when not in use. Lower the implement to the
ground.

* Always mount and dismount the Tractor from the side. Never to the rear.

* Never refuel the Tractor when the engine is running. Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank or
servicing the fuel system.

* Add coolant to the radiator only when the engine is stopped or idling slowly. Turn the radiator cap
slowly to relieve pressure when removing the cap.
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* Do not hitch towed loads to any point except standard equipment drawbar or cross drawbar with stay
link kit. ·

* Before making adjustments in the electrical system, disconnect the battery cables. This prevents
sparks which create a dangerous fire hazard.

* Be sure all hydraulic connections are tight. Before disconnecting lines and hoses to the Tractor hy-
draulic system, be sure to relieve all pressures. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can cause injury.

* Never use makeshift jacks when adjusting thread width settings.

* Only light Category 11 equipment should be used on tractors having Category I linkage. Heavy Cate-
gory 11 equipment may impair Tractor stability.

* When preparing calcium chloride solution for liquid tire ballast, never pour water on calcium chloride.
A chlorine gas is generated which can be explosive. This can be avoided by slowly adding the calcium
chloride flakes to the water and stirring until dissolved.

* Always use the headlamps and work lamps for night work.

* Use safety lights and SMV Emblem when equipment is being driven on the road or highway. (Check
with local authorities for possible legal limitations.)

* As a safety precaution, it is recommended that a fire extinguisher be carried on the Tractor at all
times.

* Remember - "SAFETY" is only a word until it is put into practice.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety pre-

cautions. It means - ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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 IMPORTANT DIESEL FUEL PRECAUTIONS

THE FUEL INJECTION EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED FOR EFFICIENCY, DURABILITY AND

LONG LIFE. HOWEVE'R, IT CAN BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BY WATER, SEDIMENT OR IN-
CORRECT FUEL. THE EXTENT OF TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION AND THE ACTUAL LIFE
OF THE COMPONENTS WILL DEPEND ON THE CARE GIVEN THE SYSTEM.

READ THE INFORMATION LISTED ON THIS PAGE THOROUGHLY AND ADOPT THE
RECOMMENDED PRACTICES. ADHERENCE TO THESE PRACTICES WILL ASSURE ECO-
NOMICAL, TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION AND SATISFACTION WITH YOUR DIESEL
TRACTOR.

1. Select a REPUTABLE SUPPLIER and buy only CLEAN diesel fuel which meets the RE-
QUIRED SPECIFICATIONS.

2. Keep fuel clean by adhering to the following practices:

a. Store fuel in tanks equipped with a WATER TRAP. DRAIN TRAPS REGULARLY.
Do not store diesel fuel in galvanized tanks.

b. If it is necessary to store the fuel in drums, make sure they are free of WATER,
GASOLINE AND SEDIMENT. Keep drums under cover, away from direct sunlight
and rain. Keep plugs in place and tight.

c. Once in place, avoid moving the tank or drum.

d. Do not use the last few gallons of fuel from the storage tank, as it is likely to con-
tain water and sediment.

e. Handle the fuel as little as possible. AVOID USING CANS AND FUNNELS TO
TRANSFER FUEL, AS THEY ARE DIFFICULT TO KEEP CLEAN.

3. Fill Tractor fuel tank at the end of each day's operation to prevent condensation.

4. Inspect the agglomerator bowl DAILY, before starting the engine. Drain and clean
bowl, if water or sediment is present.

IMPORTANT: IF THE AG G L 0 MER AT 0 R BOWL REQUIRES FREQUENT DRAINING,

ADOPT BETTER METHODS OF STORING AND TRANSFERRING THE FUEL. WATER
OR SEDIMENT WILL DAMAGE THE HIGHLY PRECISION INJECTION PUMP AND IN-
JECTORS.

5. Replace the primary fuel filter and secondary filter at the recommended hourly inter-
vals. DIRTY FUEL FILTERS WILL REDUCE POWER. Make sure to CAREFULLY CLEAN
the outside of the filter before removing. USE ONLY GENUINE MF FILTER ELEMENTS.

6. If the injection pump, injectors, or the fuel system should require adjustment or serv-
icing, CALL YOUR MASSEY-FERGUSON DEALER. He has the special training and tools re-
quired to do the job properly.

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 INTRODUCTION

The information in this Manual describes the operation, maintenance and servicing of you r
new Tractor to help you keep "on-the-go". The money you have invested in your Tractor will
be better spent if you take the time to READ this Manual and get to KNOW it. Every piece
of machinery feels better, works better and becomes more efficient when you are familiar with
it.

DO NOT neglect the maintenance that is recommended.

A machine which is properly maintained pays a bigger dividend than one which is neglected.
The maintenance and servicing described in this Manual can all be done with tools ordinarily
available.

Massey-Ferguson has engineered and tested these Tractors under all kinds of conditions to
produce a superior machine. They have kept it as simple as possible, so you can do many
small jobs. This Manual will help you, the operator, get the most out of your MF Tractor.

The reference to left-hand and right-hand used throughout the Manual refers to the position
when seated in the operator's seat, facing forward.

TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION

For prompt, efficient service when ordering parts or requesting repairs at your local MF
Dealer, record the complete Serial Numbers in spaces provided.

TRACTOR
The Tractor Serial Number is recorded
on a plate attached to the instrument panel.

Fig. A - Tractor Serial Number

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Engine
The Engine Serial Number is stamped on
the left side of the engine block.

Fig. B - Engine Serial Number

Transmission
The Tran s mi s s ion Serial Number is
stamped on top of the transmission housing
on the right-hand side of the Tractor.

Fig. C - Transmission Serial Number

Rear Axle Assembly

The Rear Axle Assembly Serial Number
is stamped on top of the left-hand side of the
axle assembly.

Fig. D - Rear Axle Serial Number

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 INDEX
Page Page

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS l Auxiliary Hydraulics System 18

Controls ...................... . l Lock-Out and Variable Drop

Instruments ................... . 5 Cartridge (Accessory) . . . . • • 19
OPERATION 7 Attaching and Detaching Imple-
ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 19
Pre-Starting Inspection . . . . . ••. . 7
Attaching 3-Point Hitch Imple-
Crankcase Oil Level ..••..•.. 7 ments . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . • . 19
Transmission and Hydraulic Detaching 3-Point Hitch Imple-
Oil Level .•..•......•...... 7 ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Radiator Coolant Level .•...... 7
Fuel Level ................. . 7 Attaching and Detaching Pull-Type
Fuel System ......•..•....... 8 Pressure Control Implements 20
Starting the Engine ............ . 9 Universal Pressure Control
Hitch (Accessory) . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warm Weather Starting ...... . 9
Cold Weather Starting .......• 10 Swinging Drawbar ..............• 22
Tractor Warm-Up Period ..... . 11 Adjustable Top Link ......•....• 22
Observing the Instruments .... . 11 Power Take-Off ................ . 23
Operating the Tractor .....•.... 11 ''Live'' PTO ................ . 23
"Independent'' PTO ..........• 24
Break-In Procedure .......... . 11 Transmission Speed PTO ....•.. 24
Selecting Ground Speeds ...... . 12
Speed Chart ......•........... 13
Shifting Gears ..............• 14 OPERATING ADJUSTMENTS ..... . . . 25
Stopping the Tractor ....•.•... 14
Towing the Tractor ........•.. 14 Wheels and Tires .............. . 25
Multi-Power Transmission 14
Test for Overload ...........• 15 Front Wheel Tread Widths ....... . 25
Rear Wheel Tread Widths ........ . 26
Hydraulic System ..•........... 15 Tire Pressures .................. . 27

When to Use Draft Control 16

Seat .......................... 28
Using Draft Control ...•...... 16 Foam Float Seat .......•..•... 28
When to Use Response Control .. 16 Float-0-Matic Seat ..•....•... 29
Using Response Control ...... . 16 Pan Type Seat ..•.......•..... 29
Inner Quadrant Control Lever .. 17
When to Use Position Control .. . 17 Liquid-Filling the Tires 30
Using Position Control ....... . 17
When to Use Pressure Control
(Optional) .•..•............. 17 FUEL AND FUEL CARE 31
Using Pressure Control
(Optional) ................. .
Using Pressure Control with
17 Fuels ......................... 31
Pull-Type Implements <pnly) •• 18 Gasoline Engine 31
Constant Pumping Range ......• 18 Diesel Engine . ............. . 31

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 INDEX (Continued)

Page Page

Fuel Care 31 Gasoline Fuel System .. , •.••.. 40

Ignition System (Gasoline) .•..• 40
LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICATION .. 32 Air Filter ..........•...•.... 42
Electrical System ..•...••...•. 45
General Information ........... . 32 Fan Belt .................... . 46
Storing Lubricants ............ . 32 Cooling System ..........•.•. 47
Lubrication Symbols ........... . 32 Clutch Adjustment ...••.•.•... 48
Lubricants ........... , .....••• 32 Differential Lock (Optional) .... 49
Lubricants and Capacities 33 Brake Adjustment .........•.. 50
Front Wheel Alignment .••...•. 50
35 Repacking Front Wheel Bearings. 51
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...
Hydraulic Control Quadrant
Maintenance 35 Adjustment ..•..•.......... 52
Throttle Control Lever
Each 10-Hour or Daily Mainte- Adjustment .....•...•.....• 52
nance Chart ............... . 35 Rear Wheels ..•.... , ••......• 52
Daily for First 14 Days Oper- Power Steering ..•.........•.. 52
ation Mainte nance Chart ..•.. 36 Engine Cylinder Head ....... . 53
Each 50 Hours or Break-In Valve Tappets ....•...••..•.. 53
Maintenance Chart ......... . 36 Engine Crankcase Oil ...•..•.. 53
Each 100 Hours Maintenance Transmission, Differential and
Chart .................•... 37 Hydraulic System ...•...•... 53
Each 200 Hours Maintenance
Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Each 500 Hours Maintenance
Chart .................••.. 37
Each 750 .Hours (or Annually) TRACTOR STORAGE . . . . . • . . • . . . • . 55
Maintenance Chart .........• 38 REMOVING TRACTOR FROM
STORAGE • • • . • . . • . . . . • • . . . . . . • 56
Servicing .....•................ 38 TROUBLE-SHOOTING . . . • • . . . . • • . 57
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • • . . . 61
Diesel Fuel System .......... . 38 SPECIFICATIONS ............ , • . . . 63

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 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
The controls and instruments of your MF 135 Tractor have been located for maximum op-
erator comfort and convenience. The controls and instruments vary slightly, according to the
model of Tractor and how it is equipped. These differences will be indicated throughout the
Manual.

switch only. When the switch is turned to

the right, the starter is engaged. After the
engine has started, release starter switch
and it will automatically return to the "off"
position. When the key is removed from the
switch, it is automatically locked.

Gasoline Models

On gasoline models, the switch is a

combination ignition-starter switch. The
switch has three positions: "Off", "Igni-
tion" and "Start". Rotating the switch to
Fig. l - Controls the right to the "ignition" position activates
the Tractor ignition system; further rotation
of the switch to the right engages the start-
CONTROLS er. After the engine has started, release
the switch and it will automatically return
Before operating your Tractor, study to the '' i g n it i on' ' po s i t i on. To stop the
this section of the Operator's Manual, and Tractor engine, rotate the switch to the
become thoroughly acquainted with the Trac- "off" position.
tor controls and their particular functions.
The controls vary according to how the
Tractor is equipped, and these differences
Fuel Shut-Off Control (Diesel Model)
will be indicated throughout the Manual.
(See Fig. 2)
The fuel shut-off control knob controls
Steering Wheel and Column
the starting and stopping of the diesel en -
(See Fig. 1) gine. Pushing the control "In" permits fuel
The height and angle of the steering to flow to the injectors. Pulling the knob
wheel and column is positioned for maximum
comfort to the operator when operating from
the sitting position.

Throttle Control Lever (See Fig. 1)

Move the throttle control lever down to
increase engine speed and up to decrease en-
gine speed.

Ignition Starter Switch (See Fig. 1)

Diesel Models
On diesel models, the switch is a starter Fig. 2 - Controls

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toward the operator cuts off the fuel supply lowing positions: (1) "Low", (2) "Neutral"
to the injectors, stopping the engine. and (3) "High".

. The dual range shift lever must be in

Choke Control {Gasoline Model) the "Neutral" position to complete the cir-
(See Fig. 2) cuit to engage the starting motor. The dual
range shift lever provides two speeds in
Pull the choke control knob toward the each gear selected by the use of the gear shift
operator to choke the engine. To start a lever.
cold engine, pull the choke control knot out.
As the engine warms up and begins to run
smoothly, push the choke control knob in. Multi-Power Shift Lever (6 Speed)

NOTE: It is usually not necessary The Multi-Power Shift Lever, if so

to use the choke to start a warm en- equipped, is in easy reach of the operator.
gine. The Multi-Power Shift Lever provides the op-
erator with a range of twelve forward and
four reverse speeds.
Cigarette Lighter {Accessory)

Depress the lighter and it will auto-

matically heat and snap out, ready for use.
Avoid holding lighter in by hand while it is
heating.

Light Switch (See Fig. 1)

The headlamps, instrument panel and

work-warning lamps, are operated by a ro-
tary switch. The switch has the following
positions when rotated to the right from the
"off" position: (1) "Bright" and work-warn-
ing light (panel lamps off); (2) "Bright",
work-warning light and panel lamps; (3) Fig. 3 - Brake Controls
"Dim", work-warninglight and panel lamps.

The work-warning light is on in any of Individual Brake Pedals {See Fig. 3)

the three switch positions. A switch in this
light allows you to select a red tail light or a Foot pressure, on either the left or right
white work light. brake pedal, brakes the corresponding rear
wheel. This is helpful when making short
turns or when operating on steep slopes.
Gear Shift Lever (See Fig. 2)

Master Brake Latch (See Fig. 3)

The 12-speed Multi-Power transmission
has the shift pattern indicated on the center
housing. The 8-speed transmission shift An interlocking latch locks the individual
pattern is indicated on the shift knob, with a brake pedals together, providing a master
Speed Range Chart located on the right brake pedal for highway use.
Tractor fender.

Parking Brake Latch (See Fig. 3)

Dual Range Shift Lever (See Fig. 2)
The parking brake latch is used for lock-
The dual range shift lever has the fol- ing the brakes when parking. The latch can

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be easily engaged by tripping the latch for-
ward by hand or foot and depressing the
brake pedal. To release the parking brake,
move the latch to the rear and depress the
brake pedal.

Fig. 5 - Differential Lock Pedal

Differential Lock Pedal (Option)

(See Fig. 5)
To engage the differential lock, depress
Fig. 4 - Clutch Pedal the differential lock pedal. To disengage
the differential lock turn the front wheels to
the right or apply the right brake. Differ-
ential lock is especially advantageous where
traction is poor. By depressing the differ-
Clutch Pedal (See Fig. 4) ential lock pedal, the rear axles are locked
together so both rear wheels pull simul-
taneously, providing increased traction.
Dual Stage Clutch
IMPORT ANT: For best results, en-
A Tractor equipped with" Live" PTO has gage differential lock before exces-
a dual clutch as standard equipment and a sive slippage occurs. DO NOT EN-
single pedal operates both clutch stages. GAGE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK WITH
Movement of the pedal through the first WHEEL SPINNING EXCESSIVELY .
stage disengages the primary clutch, which If this condition occurs, depress
will stop the Tractor's forward or reverse clutch pedal and then, engage dif-
motion. Movement through the second stage ferential lock.
disengages the secondary clutch, which con-
trols the hydraulic pump and PTO shaft.
Power Take-Off Shift Lever
(See Figs. 6 and 7)
The Power Take-Off Shift Lever will
vary according to the model of the Tractor
Single Stage Clutch and how equipped. The following lists the
Tractor models and PTO options.
A Tractor equipped with ''Independent''
PTO uses a single disc clutch. Fully de-
pressing the clutch pedal stops only the for- MF 135 Deluxe Tractor
wardor reverse motion of the Tractor, pro- The MF 135 Deluxe Tractor can be
viding a constant running hydraulic system. equipped with either "Live" or "Independ-
ent" Power Take-Off.
On MF 135 Special Tractors, a single
disc clutch only, is used. Full depression of MF 135 Orchard Special Tractor
the clutch pedal stops the Tractor movement,
also stopping the hydraulic pump and PTO The MF 135 Orchard Tractor is equipped
shaft. with ''Live'' Power Take-Off only.

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 Fig. 8 - Hydraulic Quadrant - Without Pressure
Fig. 6 - "Live" PTO Shift Lever Control

Fig. 9 - Hydraulic Quadrant - With Pressure

Fig. 7 - "Independent" PTO Shift Lever Control

MF 135 Special Tractor Draft Control Lever

The MF 135 Special Tractor is equipped The Draft Control Lever is used when
with Transmission Drive Power Take-Off workingwith soil-engaging implements and is
only. used to lower and raise the implements.

MF 135 Vineyard Tractor Inner Quadrant Lever

The MF 135 Vineyard Tractor is equipped The inner quadrant lever performs a
with ''Independent'' Power Take-Off only. different function in each of the ranges indi-
cated on the inner quadrant. The ranges are
Hydraulic Quadrant (See Figs. 8 and 9) as follows;
The MF 135 Tractor may be equipped Position Control: When operating in the
with a hydraulic quadrant with, or without, a Position Control range, the operator can se-
Pressure Control Range on the inner quad- lect and· maintain a positive position of the
rant. Tractor lower links, regardless of draft
load.
The hydraulic quadrant has two control
levers and they are referred to as the Draft Pressure Control (Optional): When op-
Control Lever and Inner Quadrant Lever. erating in the pressure Control range, the

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operator can select an amount of weight to INSTRUMENTS (See Figs. 11 and 12)
be transferred to the Tractor rear wheels
when using pull-type implements. The instrument panel on the MF 135
Deluxe, Vineyard and Orchard Tractors
Constant Pumping Range: Moving the have a tachometer, oil pressure gauge, fuel
inner quadrant lever to the constant pumping gauge, water temperature gauge and am-
range provides a constant volume of oil from meter gauge, and is lighted by electro-lum-
the Advanced Ferguson System pump for op- inesence lighting. The instrument panel on
eration of certain (accessory) auxiliary con- the MF 135 Special Tractor has a water tem-
trol valves. perature gauge and oil pressure gauge and
is not lighted. The function of the gauges
are as follows:

Tachometer (See Fig. 11)

The tachometer indicates engine rpm,
standard PTO and belt pulley speeds. Win-
dow shows accumulated engine hours at an
average of 1875 engine rpm.

Water Temperature Gauge

(See Figs. 11 and 12)

Fig. l 0 - Response Control Lever The water temperature gauge indicates

the engine water temperature. Normal en -
gine temperature is when the indicator is
Response Control Lever (See Fig. 10) registering in the white portion of the dial.
If the indicator registers in the red portion
of the dial, the engine is overheating. If the
The response control lever is used in
engine overheats, determine the cause 9,n.d
conjunction with the Draft Control Lever
correct it before continuing to operate the
for controlling the rate at which the Draft
Tractor.
Control system responds to draft loads. It
also governs the lowering rate of implements
in Draft Control and Position Control ranges.
Ammeter (See Fig. 11)

The ammeter indicates the rates of bat-

Fig. 11 - Instruments Fig. 12 - Instruments (Special Tractor)

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tery charge or discharge. The indicator IS INDICATED. THIS COULD CAUSE SE-
should always register in the (+) side of the RIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.
dial except with the engine idling, or with a
fully _charged battery. The indicator will not
show a charge in these cases. Fuel Gauge (See Fig. 11)

The fuel gauge indicates the amount of

Oil Pressure Gauge (See Figs. fuel in the tank.
11 and 12)
The oil pressure gauge indicates the oil IMPORT ANT: Fill the fuel tank be-
pressure of the engine lubrication system. fore it becomes empty! If a diesel
The gauge indicator should always register system is allowed to run out of fuel,
in the white area of the dial after the engine it will become necessary to ''air-
is started and warmed up. If the indicator bleed" the fuel system after filling
registers in the red area of the dial, a low the fuel tank. (See "Servicing"
pressure is indicated. DO NOT OPERATE section for "Air-Bleeding'' the fuel
THE ENGINE WHEN A LOW OIL PRESSURE system.)

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 OPERATION
Your MF 135 Tractor was designed and engineered for dependable performance during a
long service life. Follow the suggestions in this section of the Operator's Manual to help you
obtain all the performance that was designed and built into your Tractor. As you become
familiar with the operation of your new Tractor, you will find it a flexible and reliable ma-
chine, designed and built with the comfort and convenience of you, the operator, in mind. Good
operating techniques, coupled with regular maintenance, will ensure maximum Tractor life,
economical operation and excellent performance.

Transmission and Hydraulic Oil

Level (See Fig. 14)
Check oil level in the transmission and
hydraulic system and correct, if necessary
(one check point for both transmission and
hydraulic system). Use only Massey-Fer-
guson M-112 9A Hydraulic Oil.

Fig. 13 - Crankcase Oil - Check and Fill Points

PRE-STARTING INSPECTION
Before starting the engine for the first
time each day, the following checks should
be performed:

Crankcase Oil Level (See Fig. 13)

Check oil level in the engine crankcase
and correct, if necessary. (Refer to ''Lu-
brication and Maintenance'' section for type
of oil to use.) Fig. 15 - Hood Service Door

Radiator Coolant Level (See Fig. 15)

Check the radiator coolant level and cor-

rect, if necessary. If operating in freezing
temperatures, add anti-freeze. Proper level
is one inch above the radiator core.

Fuel Level (See Fig. 15)

Check the fuel level and fill if necessary.

The fuel tank capacity for the MF 135 Trac-
tor is 10. 2 U.S. - 8. 3 Imp. gals. (Refer to
Fig. 14 - Transmission and Hydraulic 0 i I Check "Fuels and Fuel care" section for diesel
Point fuel specifications. )

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 Fig. 16 - Fuel Sediment Bowl - Gasoline

Fuel System (See Figs. 16 and 17)

Use Caution when Removing Pressure Cap from
Radiator. Gasoline Models

IMPORT ANT: On diesel models, Check the fuel sediment bowl and clean,
fill the fuel tank before it becomes if necessary. Be sure fuel shut-off valve is
empty. If a diesel system is al- open.
lowed to run out of fuel, it will be-
come necessary to "air-bleed" the
fuel system after filling the fuel Diesel Models
tank. (See ''Servicing'' section on
"Air-Bleeding" the fuel system.) Check the agglomerator on the fuel fil-
ter. If water is present, drain agglomera-
tor.

Battery (See Fig. 15)

Access to the battery is easily gained

through the hood service door. Raise the

Don't Smoke When Refueling or Inspecting

Gasoline Tank. Fig. 17 - Fuel Filter - Diesel

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 panel, loosen the knurled knob at the top of
the panel, tilt top of panel out and lift it up.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Warm Weather Starting

Gas Models

Perform Pre-Starting inspection as out-

lined.

1. Firmly lock the parking brake.

2. Place the Gearshift Lever and Dual

Keep Flames Away from Battery Fi Iler Cap Range Lever in "Neutral" and depress the
Openings. clutch pedal. (If equipped, Multi-Power
lever should be in "High" position.)

door and check the electrolyte level. Fill 3. Advance the hand throttle 1/4 to 1/2
to the bottom of the filler tube s . open.

4. Pull choke control outward the full

Lubrication distance. (If Tractor engine is warm, en-
gine may be started without choking.)
Lubricate the Tractor as specified in the
10-Hour Lubrication Schedule. Use the spe- 5. Turn the ignition-starter switch to
cified type of lubricants. the "ignition" position. Continue to turn the
switch to the "start" position. After the en-

Grille Service Panel (See Fig. 18)

Removing the grille service panel gives

access to remove dirt and chaff from the ra-
diator fins. To remove the grille service

/ /
Always Set Brakes Before Dismounting, when
Fig. 18 - Gri lie Service Door Stopping on a Hi II or Grade. ·

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gine has started, release the switch, it will Diesel Models
automatically return to the ''ignition'' posi-
tion. (Do not crank engine with starter for Perform pre-starting inspection.
more than 30 seconds at a time, as this will
overheat the starter. Wait a few minutes 1. Firmly lock the parking brake.
for starter to cool before attempting to start
the engine again. ) 2. Place the Gearshift Lever and Dual
Range Lever in ''Neutral'' and depress the
CAUTION: NEVER operate clutch pedal. (If equipped, Multi-Power
your gasoline Tractor in a Lever should be in" High " position.)
closed building. Carbon mon-
oxide (exhaust fumes) is a 3. Advance the hand throttle 1/4 to 1/2
KILLER -- PRACTICE SAFE- open.
TY.
4. Push in the fuel shut-off control knob.
6. After engine has started, push choke
control knob in. 5. Turn the starter switch to the right,
engaging the starter. After the engine has
7. Release clutch pedal. Advance the started, release switch; it will automatical-
throttle to a fast idle and allow the engine ly return to the "Off" position. (Do not
to warm up before placing the Tractor under crank engine with starter for more than 30
load. seconds at a time; as this will overheat the
starter. Wait a few minutes for starter to
8. With the engine running, observe all cool before attempting to start engine again.)
instruments, especially the oil pressure
gauge and water temperature gauge. If a CAUTION: NEVER operate
low pressure or an abnormal water temper- your diesel Tractor in a build-
ature is indicated, stop the engine and cor- ing without good cross venti-
rect the trouble. lation. Diesel fumes are very
pungent and irritating to the
eyes and respiratory system.
PRACTICE SAFETY.

6. Release clutch pedal. Advance throt-

tle to a fast idle and allow the engine to warm
up before placing the Tractor under load.

7. With the engine running, observe all

instruments, especially the oil pressure
gauge and water temperature gauge. If a
low pressure or an abnormal water temper-
ature is observed on the instruments, stop
the engine and correct the trouble before re-
starting the Tractor engine.

Always Open Doors before Starting Tractor

Engine.

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COLD WEATHER STARTING Extreme care should be exer -
cised to reinstall starting fluid
(Gas and Diesel) can lid to ensure against leakage.
This is particularly important
Greater satisfaction will be obtained if
when starting fluid is carried in an
these cold weather starting recommenda-
enclosure, such as Tractor cab.
tions are followed:
PRACTICE SAFETY.
1. Use fuel which conforms to cold
5. Be sure the ignition system compo-
weather operation specifications. (Diesel
nents are in good working order for the gas-
Model -- Refer to "Diesel Fuel Specifica-
oline engine and use choke to assist cold
tions Chart".)
weather starting.
2. Use crankcase oil of the correct vis-
cosity for cold weather operation. (Refer to Engine Block Heater Kit (Accessory)
"Lubricants and Lubrication" section.)
An easily installed 500-watt engine block
3. Be sure battery is fully charged so heater kit can be installed in the side of the
maximum cranking speed can be obtained. engine block. When plugged into a 110-120
A. C. electrical outlet, it will heat the engine
4. Diesel only. In extrem e 1 y cold coolant, making the engine easier to start in
weather, heat created by compression in the freezing temperatures,
diesel engine may not be sufficient to ignite
the injected fuel. For this reason, a start- Observing the Instruments
ing fluid adaptor is available as an accessory
for the diesel engine. Form a habit of observing the instru-
ments, especially during the warm-up pe-
a. Advance the throttle to the 1/4 to riod. Frequently observe the instruments
1/2 open position. while operating the Tractor. The instru-
ments are conveniently located and can be
b. Remove the cap from the starting observed at a glance. If the instruments in-
fluid adaptor and position the dicate an operational malfunction in their
aerosol can in the adaptor. systems, immediately stop the Tractor en-
gine. Determine and correct the malfunc-
c. Push the fuel shut-off knob in and tion before continuing the operation of the
engage starter. Tractor.

d. Push up on starting fluid can to Tractor Warm-Up Peroid

inject starting fluid into the en-
gine air intake system. Use Allow the Tractor engine to warm up
starting fluid sparingly and cau- sufficiently before placing it under load. Oil
tiously, injecting it into the adap- will then circulate freely, preventing undue
tor in shots while the engine is wear on moving parts , Do not ''race'' «
being cranked. cold engine during the warm-up period.
This contributes to poor fuel economy and
e. After engine has started, re- engine wear. Running the cold engine at an
place screw-on cap on the adap- idle rpm during the warm-up period causes
tor, being sure the rubber gasket crankcase dilution. Allow the engine to
is in place. Failure to replace warm-up by running at 1000 to 1200 engine
the cap on the adaptor will permit rpm.
unfiltered air to enter the engine
air intake system. OPERATING THE TRACTOR
CAUTION: Use starting fluid
sparingly and cautiously. Don't Break-In Procedure
smoke while using starting fluid. This Tractor has been designed and de-
Keep it out of the reach of children. veloped to furnish many hours of trouble-

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 erly "broken-in". The SAE Grade must
correspond to the recommendations in the
lubrication specifications and capacities
chart.

4. Change the engine oil and filter ele-

ment after the first 50 hours of operation and
fill the engine crankcase with a reputable
brand of engine oil. Refer to the "Lubrica-
tion Specifications and Capacities'' .

5. Check the fan belt tension after the

first 10 hours of operation and tighten to the
proper tension if required. (See ·''Servicing''
Section for specifications. )

6. During break-in period, check all

bolts, nuts, capscrews and metal screws for
tightness. If any are found to be loose,
Never Allow Anyone, Particularly Youngsters,
tighten them securely. This will assure that
to Ride Anywhere on the Tractor Except in the
all parts and assemblies are held in align-
Tractor Seat.
ment.

free operation. However, an important fac-

tor in obtaining trouble-free operation is Selecting Ground Speeds
proper "brake-in" procedures. Follow
these suggestions to properly "break-in" This Tractor may be equipped with either
this Tractor. a standard transmission or a Multi-Power
Transmission. The standard transmission
1. During the first 50 hours of opera- provides 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds.
tion, run the Tractor under medium load at The Multi-Power Transmission provides 12
normal operating temperature. Avoid" lug- forward and 4 reverse speeds. The gears,
ging" or "over-loading" the engine, but do coupled with various engine rpms, allow the
not operate the Tractor on continuous light operator to balance load and speed for max-
loads or at an excessively low engine rpm. imum economy and performance.

NOTE : The engine should not be

operated continuously under full load
or at maximum rpm during the
"break-in".

2. When encountering heavy load opera-

tion, such as plowing, during the "'break-in"
period, avoid "over-loading'' or "lugging"
the Tractor. Should this type of operation be
encountered, shift one gear lower than would
normally be used. However, during the
"break-in" period, vary the load by shifting
up to the normal gear range for short pe-
riods. This will temporarily place the en-
gine under normal load conditions .

3. Periodically check to ensure that an

adequate supply of oil is maintained in the
engine crankcase. Engine oil consumption
11
is not uncommon until the engine is proper- Hot Rodding 11 Invites Tragedy.

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 Important factors in selecting the cor- 3. Tractor performance and operator
rect gear are: safety.

NOTE: Racing the engine under

1. Proper operating speed of the im- light load contributes to poor fuel
plement. economy. Excessive "lugging" of
the engine accelerates engine wear,
as well as causing the engine to
2. Field conditions and terrain. overheat .

GROUND SPEED CHART - 12-SPEED MULTI-POWER TRANSMISSION

Dual M-P 12.4-28 Tires 14. 9-24 Tires

Range Gear Range 1500 RPM 2000 RPM 1500 RPM 2000 RPM
L 1.03 1. 38 .98 1.31
1
H 1.35 1.80 1.28 1. 71
L L 1.55 2.07 1.48 1. 97
2 2.03
H 2.70 1. 93 2.56
0 L 2.85 3.79 2.70 3.60
3 H 3. 72 4.96 3.53 4.70
w R
L 1.41 1. 88 1.34 1. 79
H 1. 84 2.45 1. 75 2.33
L 4.13 5.51 3.92 5.24
H 1 5.39 7.20
H 5.12 6.85
L 6.20 8.28 5.90 7.85
I 2 H 8.10 10. 81 7.77 10.09
L 11. 38 15.1 7 10.80 14.40
G 3 H 14.86 19.82 14.15 19.49
L 5.63 7.51 5.35 7.14
H R H 7.35 9.81 6.97 9.31

GROUND SPEED CHART -- 8-SPEED TRANSMISSION

12.4-28 Tires 14. 9-24 Tires

Gear 1500 RPM 2000 RPM 1500 RPM 2000 RPM

1 . 99 1. 32 .98 1. 30
L 2 1.48 1. 97 1.46 1. 95
0 3 2.03 2.71 2.00 2.67
w 4 2. 73 3.64 2.68 3.58
Rev. 1.41 1. 88 1. 34 1. 79

H 5 3.96 5. 29 3.90 5.20

I 6 5.95 7.94 5.85 7.81
G 7 8.12 10.82 7.99 10.66
H 8 10.90 14.52 10. 72 14.30
Rev. 5.63 7.51 5.35 7.14

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Shifting Gears Towing the Tractor

To ensure long transmission life, use Use extreme care when towing the Trac-
care when shifting gears. Follow these sug- tor. Make sure the towing device is secure-
gestions when shifting: ly attached to the Tractor as well as the
towing vehicle. Place the gearshift lever and
1. With the engine running at low rpm dual range lever in "Neutral." When towing
and the Tractor not moving, depress the the Tractor on the highway, equip Tractor
clutch pedal. with the proper warning devices.

2. Move the gearshift lever into the de- CAUTION: DO NOT tow your
Tractor with a chain or cable .

A
sired gear and the dual range shift lever into
the desired range. Use a sturdy, rigid and suit-
able drawbar. PR AC TIC E
3. If the gears refuse to engage, release SAFETY.
the clutch pedal slightly and repeat step 2.
NOTE: Tractors equipped with
4. After the selected gears have been Multi-Power Transmission cannot
properly engaged, release the clutch pedal, be started by pushing or towing.
increasing the throttle setting until the de-
sired speed is reached.

5. When shifting from one gear to an -

other, make the shift at a low engine rpm.
Shift gears care f u 11 y. Clashing gears
causes unnecessary transmission wear and
possible damage.

6. After shifting gears, DO NOT RIDE

THE CLUTCH as this causes undue wear and
overheating of the clutch release bearing,
clutch disc and pressure plate.

Stopping the Tractor

1. Reduce engine rpm and apply even

foot pressure on both brake pedals.
Careless Towing Methods are Very Dangerous.
2. Depress the clutch pedal and move
the gearshift lever and dual range lever to
"Neutral" position.
3. Firmly lock the master parking Multi-Power Transmission
brake.
The Multi-Power Transmission provides
4. Turn off ignition switch or pull the twelve forward and four reverse speeds.
fuel shut-off control knob out to shut off the This wide range of speeds provides greater
engine. efficiency in all operations.

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt Multi-Power provides a "shift-on-the-

individual wheel braking while go" feature. Move the Multi-Power Lever

A traveling at high speed. Al- to ''Low'' for greater pulling power to pull
ways lock the master parking through tough spots and heavy crops. Move
brake before dismounting from the Multi-Power Lever to "High" to increase
the Tractor. PRACTICE ground speed. No need to disengage the
SAFETY. clutch when shifting Multi-Power ranges.

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Dperating Characteristics of Multi-
Power Transmission
1. When starting the Tractor, the Multi-
Power Lever should be in ''High'' position,
due to lubrication of various components of
the transmission.

2. The Multi-Power Lever may be

shifted without disengaging the clutch, allow-
ing you to "shift-on-the-go". When shifting
the Multi-Power Lever, always move the
lever all the way up or down.

3. Disengage the clutch only when shift-

ing the gearshift lever or dual range lever. Fig. 19 - Hydraulic Quadrant - Without Pressure

4. The Tractor should be operated in Control

"High" range of Multi-Power. This allows
you to shift to ''Low'' Multi -Power without
disengaging the clutch when increased power
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
is needed. (See Figs. 19 and 20)
The MF 135 Tractors are equipped with
5. When descending a hill, shift the
the world famous Advanced Ferguson Hy-
Multi -Power Lever to "High" for engine
draulic System and 3-Point Hitch, which is,
braking.
in brief, a combination of mechanical link-
age and hydraulic mechanisms for control-
6. A Tractor equipped with Multi-Power
ling the operation of implements.
Transmission cannot be started by pushing or
towing.
The Advanced Ferguson Hydraulic Sys-
tem and 3- Point Hitch, with Draft Control,
7. If there is difficulty in shifting the
Position Control, Pressure Control (optional)
standard gears, move the Multi-Power Lever
and Response Control, is an easy implement
to ''Low''.
attachment system, capable of handling
Category I, 3-point hitch implements. This
8. Parking procedure:
system is also equipped with a constant
a. Shut off Tractor engine. pumping position, allowing the operation of
remote hydraulic cylinders and Auxiliary
b. SECURELY SET THE MASTER
PARKING BRAKE. Hydraulic Control Valves (Accessory).

NOTE: Multi-Power Transmission

does not permit engine compression
to be used for braking Tractor
parked in gear .

Test for Overload

With the Tractor moving under load, set
the throttle lever half-way open. Quickly
advance throttle lever to the "full open" po-
sition. The engine should begin to gain rpm
and build up to its maximum rpm. If the
engine fails to gain rpm, it is overloaded and
you should shift to a lower gear. Intermit-
tent overload in hilly terrain operation is not Fig. 20 - Hydraulic Quadrant - With Pressure
harmful. Control

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When to Use Draft Control to be used as a reference. This will allow
the operator to lower the implement to the
Draft Control is used when the 3-point same selected working depth.
hitch implement is of the soil-engaging type
and when the implement is required to main- To raise a Draft Controlled implement
tain a uniform working depth and follow the to the transport position, move the Draft
contour of the ground. When using a Draft Control Lever up until the transport posftion
Controlled implement, such as a plow, sub- is reached.
soiler, etc. , the draft system automatically
maintains a furrow at implement work-
ing depth and transfers weight of the Trac-
tor rear wheels to provide traction, regard- When to Use Response Control
less of field undulations. When working in a
field that possesses various soil textures, Response Control is used in direct con-
uniform depth can be maintained by minor junction with Draft Control. The Response
adjustments to the Draft Control Lever. Control governs the rate at which 3-point
hitch implements are lowered to the ground
from the transport position, and governs the
rate the Draft Control System responds to
various draft loads. Response Control can
also be used with Position Control to regu-
late the implement lowering rate.

Fig. 21 - Using Draft Control

Using the Draft Control Lever

(See Fig. 21)
Fig. 22 - Using Response Control
The Draft Control Lever is used to
raise, lower and re gu 1 ate the operating
depth of draft tools. When using the Draft
Control Lever, place the inner quadrant Using Response Control (See Fig. 22)
lever in the transport position of the Position
Control range. Certain implements are very active in
the soil and cause rapid changes to the draft
To lower a Draft Controlled implement load due to aggressive implement penetra-
from the transport position to the ground, tion. These rapid changes can be smoothed
move the Draft Control Lever down. If the out by moving the Response Control toward
implement is running too shallow, continue the "slow" position. If the implement tends
to move the Draft Control Lever down until to "float" in the soil (as indicated by pro-
the desired depth is obtained. If the imple- gressively shallower implement depth), the
ment is running too deep, move the Draft Draft response may be too slow. This can
Control Lever up until the desired depth has be corrected by moving the Response Con-
been obtained. The adjustable locator may trol toward the "fast" position until the
be set in line with the Draft Control Lever Draft Control System responds correctly.

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Inner Quadrant Control Lever operate 3-point hitch implements that are
{See Figs. 19 and 20) not Draft Controlled.

The Inner Quadrant has three ranges: Moving the inner quadrant lever toward
(1) Position Control, (2) Constant Pumping "transport" position will raise the imple-
and (3) Pressure Control (optional). One ment. Moving the inner quadrant lever to-
Inner Quadrant Lever performs a different ward "down" position will lower the imple-
function in each of the three ranges. The ment. Locating the inner quadrant lever at
operation of the Inner Quadrant Lever in each intermediate positions within the Position
of the three ranges is as follows: Control range will locate the lower links at
corresponding intermediate positions. The
quadrant has an adjustable stop that allows
When to Use Position Control the operator to return the inner quadrant
lever from transport to the same desired op-
The Position Control range is used for erating position.
operating 3-point hitch mounted tools that
are not Draft Controlled, such as soil
scoops, post hole diggers and cranes. Im- When to Use Pressure Control
plements of this type may be held at a fixed {Optional)
height, depth or intermediate position, re-
gardless of Draft loads, thus establishing an A Universal Pressure Control Hitch (Ac-
infinite number of lower link positions which cessory) is required to use Pressure Con-
correspond to the inner quadrant lever. trol.

Pressure Control is used with pull-type

implements to provide tractive weight as
required. The portion of implement weight
that is transferred to the drive wheels by use
of Pressure Control results in a near propor-
tionate transfer of weight from the front of
the Tractor and the implement. When using
Pressure Control and Draft Control, front
end weights are normally required to main-
tain Tractor front end stability.

The amount of implement weight to be

transferred to the Tractor rear wheels is
determined by the position of the inner quad-
rant lever in the Pressure Control range.
Fig. 23 - Using Position Control Movement of the inner quadrant lever will
increase or decrease the hydraulic pressure
in the system. For a given setting, the
Using Position Control {See Fig. 23) Pressure Control System will maintain the
desired amount of weight transferred to the
When operating in the Position Control Tractor rear wheels by maintaining a con-
Range, place the Draft Control Lever in the stant pressure, even as the Tractor and im-
rully raised position. plement crosses uneven field conditions.

Shift the inner quadrant lever to the Po-

sition Control Range, and establish a trans- Using Pressure Control (Optional)
port stop by moving the stop for the Pressure (See Fig. 24)
Control Range to the upper end of the slot.
This will provide the correct setting of the Move the inner quadrant lever to the
inner quadrant lever for transport when op- low pressure area of the Pressure Control
erating in Position Control. The inner quad- range. Move the Draft Control Lever to the
rant lever may be used to raise, lower and fully raised position. Pull-type implements,

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 transfer. If traction decreases due to a soft
spot in the field, the stop can be by-passed
to increase weight transfer, as needed. Af-
ter pulling through the soft spot, the inner
quadrant lever can be returned to its origi-
nal setting.

When making turns at the end of the field

with the implement and Tractor, Pressure
Contr ol should be reduced as the implement
is lifted out of the ground by the auxiliary
hydraulic system, activating the implement
ground wheels. When operating in high pres-
sure area of the pressure range with imple-
ments that are not ordinarily lifted out of the
Fig. 24 - Using Pressure Control ground, Pressure Control should be reduced
while turning.
as well as 3-point hitch implements having
gauge wheels, may be operated in the Pres-
sure Control range; their operation proce- Constant Pumping Range {See Fig. 25)
dures are as follows: When the inner quadrant lever is in the
constant pumping range, the Advanced Fer-
Using Pressure Control with Pull-Type guson System Pump supplies 4. 8 U.S. - 4
Imp. gpm of hydraulic oil to the hydraulic
Implements Onlx lift cover. An Auxiliary Hydraulic Control
Valve (Accessory) can be operated from this
For ground engaging pull-type imple-
oil supply.
ments, the implement working depth (as well
as raising the implement to the transport po -
sition), is controlled by a remote control
cylinder coupled to the auxiliary hydraulic AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
system. With the auxiliary hydraulic sys-
tem, lower the implement to the desired An important feature of the Advanced
working depth. At this time, the inner Ferguson Hydraulic System is the Auxiliary
quadrant lever should be in the lower pres- Hydraulic.s. This system utilizes the hy-
sure area of the pressure range . As the draulic oil supply, 4 . 8 gpm at 2000 engine
Tractor is driven forward, move the inner
quadrant lever upward on the quadrant until
adequate traction can be maintained on the
rear wheels.

IMPORTANT: Transferring an ex-

cessive amount of implement
weight to the Tractor will not only
impair steering traction but could
result in poor implement perform-
ance. Too little weight transfer
will result in wheel slippage and
excessive fuel consumption.

After adequate traction has been ob-

tained, the adjustable stop should be set
above the inner quadrant lever. This will
prevent the inner quadrant lever from being
moved accidentally above the desired set-
ting, which would exert unnecessary weight Fig. 25 - Using Constant Pumping

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 rpm, from the Advanced Ferguson Hydraulic
System pump. A single-acting remote cyl-
inder may be operated with the Draft Control
Lever, with the Inner Quadrant Control
lever in the constant pumping position with-
out an Auxiliary Control Valve (Accessory).
To operate one or two double-acting remote
cylinders an Auxiliary Control Valve (Ac-
cessory) must be mounted.

For a complete coverage of the Auxiliary

Hydraulic System~ refer to the Operator's
Manual of the Auxiliary Hydraulic System,
that accompanies the Tractor.

Lock-Out and Variable Drop Cartridge

(Accessory)

When operating remote cylinders to

raise or lower implements, the rate of cyl-
inder retract (implement lowering) may be Fig. 27 - Attaching Right Lower Link to
adjusted to suit the operating conditions. Implement
Implements may be lowered from transport
slow or fast, depending upon the adjustment
ATTACHING AND DETACHING
of the knurled knob located on top of the con-
trol valve body. IMPLEMENTS (See Figs. 26, 27
and 28)
To adjust the rate of cylinder retract,
turn the control knob ''out'' to ''slow down'' Attaching 3-Point Hitch Implements
the retract speed. Turn the control knob The Advanced Ferguson Hydraulic Sys-
"in" to "speed up" the retract speed.
tem and 3-point hitch combines your Tractor
and implement into a closely coupled unit,
To hydraulically lock an implement in
providing comp 1 et e implement control at
transport, turn the knurled knob "out" all your fingertips.
the way. To relieve this hydraulic lock,
turn the knob ''in''. Attaching and detaching Category I, 3-
point hitch implements is easy and fast. At-
tach and detach implements, as follows:

Fig. 26 - Attaching Left Lower Link to Implement Fig. 28 - Attaching Top link ·

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 1. Back the Tractor to the implement,
aligning the ends of the lower links with the
implement hitch pins.

2. With the inner quadrant lever in the

Position Control Range, position the lower
links so they are aligned with the implement
cross-shaft.

3. Firmly set the Tractor parking brake

and dismount the Tractor.

4. Attach the left lower link to the left

implement hitch pin. Secure lower link to
hitch pin with linch pin. (See Fig. 26.) Fig . 29 - Coupl er Frame Position

5. Attach the right lower link to the right

implement hitch pin. Use the leveling crank
if necessary to lower or raise the right
lower link. Secure the lower link to hitch
pin with linchpin. (See Fig . 27)

6. Attach the end of the top link to the

implement ''A'' -frame and secure attaching
pin with linchpin. Attach the remaining end
of the top link to the Tractor control beam .
(See Fig. 28.)

Detaching 3-Point Hitch Implements

1. Select a level area to detach the im-

plement; this will be beneficial when reat-
taching the implement.

2. Lower the implement to the ground. Fig. 30 - lnsta l I ing Coup ler Chain to Implement
If needed, turn the leveling crank to level the
implement with the ground.

3. Detach the top link from the Tractor

then firmly set the parking brake.

4. Dismount the Tractor from the right

side and detach the right lower link from the
implement hitch pin. Detach the left lower
link from the implement hitch pin and secure
the linch pins in their clips.

ATTACHING AND DETACHING PULL-

TYPE PRESSURE CONTROL
IMPLEMENTS
Pull-type, Pressure Control implements
may be attached and detached from the
Tractor easily and fast. Fig. 31 - Angle of Coupler Chain

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 the inner quadrant lever in Pressure
Control and move it from "low"
pressure to "high pressure. If in
this test application, the implement
tongue appears to flex to the extent
that a permanent bend or break will
occur, reinforce the tongue.

3. With the coupler frame parallel with

the Tractor, insert the chain through the
loop and pull the chain up snug and fasten it
into the chain claw. (See Fig. 29 Inset.)

Fig . 32 - Chain Spreaders IMPORTANT: The position of the

chain loop on the implement tongue
should be arrived at by the follow-
Universal Pressure Control Hitch ing method.
{Accessory}
{See Figs. 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33} a. Attach tongue to the Tractor.

A. Attaching b. Extend coupler boom to the op-

erating position:
l. With the hitch assembly installed on
the Tractor, start the Tractor engine and c. Measure from point (A) to point
place the inner quadrant lever in Position (B).
Control. Position the lift arms until the
coupler frame is parallel with the Tractor, d. Point (B) to point (C) should not
being sure that the left and right lift rods exceed more than . 7 of the dis-
are adjusted level. tance between point (A) and (B) ,

2. Hitch the implement tongue to the e. The following chart indicates what
Tractor's swinging draw bar. the distance from (B) and (C)
should be after measuring the (A)
NOTE: Be sure the implement t0 (B) distance for your particular
tongue is sturdy enough to with- application.
stand the weight transfer. With the
implement and hitch attached, put A to Bis 15" .... B to C is 10. 5"
A to B is 16'' .... B to C is 11. 2' 1
A to B is 17'' .... B to C is 11. 9"
A to Bis 18" .... Bto C is 12.6"
A to Bis 19" .... B to C is 13.3"
A to Bis 20" .... B to C is 14. O"
A to Bis 21" .... B to C is 14. 7"
A to Bis 22" .... B to C is 15.4"
A to Bis 23" .... B to C is 16. l"
A to Bis 24" .. .. B to C is 16. 8"
A to Bis 25" .... B to C is 17.5"
A to Bis 26" .... B to C is 18.2"
A to Bis 27" .... B to C is 18. 9"
A to Bis 28" .... B to C is 19.6"
A to Bis 29" .... B to C is 20. 3"
A to Bis 30" .... B to C is 21. O"

4. Move the inner lever to the low pres-

Fig. 33 - Coupler Boom in Locked Position sure area of the Pressure Control Range.

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Connect the remote cylinder hose, or hoses,
to the hose coupler on the Tractor.

5. For PTO driven implements, chain

spreaders are used to spread the chain pro-
viding ample operating clearance for the
PTO shaft. These chain spreaders can be
made from two 1/2" sturdy pipes 10" long,
with 13" long solid rods . Drill holes in the
ends of the rods for hair pin clips to be in -
serted. Insert the pipes between the chain,
and position rods through chain and pipe and
fasten with a flatwasher and hair pin clip on
each end.
Fig. 34 - Swinging Draw bar
6. Move the inner quadrant lever to the
Pressure Control section of the quadrant.
may be allowed to swing laterally or can be
7. To transfer weight to the Tractor's held in a fixed position. This position pro-
rear wheels, move the inner quadrant lever vides 14-3/8" distance from the drawbar at-
up in the Pressure Control quadrant range. taching hole to the end of the PTO shaft.
To remove the weight from the Tractor's
rear wheels, move the inner quadrant lever CAUTION: NEVER pull from
down in the Pressure Control quadrant range. the upper link connection. Al"'.
Do not apply more weight on the Tractor's ways pull from the drawbar or
rear wheels than is needed for good trac- 3-point system only. PRAC-
tion. TICE SAFETY.

NOTE: When turning, it may be

necessary to reduce Pressure Con-
trol (move lever toward lower end
end of quadrant. )

B. Detaching
NOTE: Relieve pressure to cylin-
der.
1. Detach the remote cylinder hose, or
hoses, from the hose couplers by giving them
a quick pull. Replace the protective caps on
the ends of the hose couplers.

2. Fully release Pressure Control and

release chain from chain claw, pull it
through chain loop and reattach to chain
claw.

3. Lock coupler boom to coupler frame.

Never Pul I from Upper Link Connection.
4. Disconnect the implement's tongue
from Tractor's drawbar and drive Tractor
away.
ADJUSTABLE TOP LINK (See Fig. 35)
SWINGING DRAWBAR (See Fig. 34) The MF 135 Tractor is equipped with an
The MF 135 Tractor is equipped with a adjustable top link. The standard top link
universal swinging drawbar. The draw bar length can be adjusted by releasing the lock-

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 or can be equipped with a belt-pulley assem-
bly (Accessory) to belt-driven equipment.

The splined PTO shaft diameter is

1-3/8" (ASAE std.). The annular groove in
the shaft allows fast connection of push-but-
ton PTO couplers.

NOTE: A screw-on type cover pro-

tects the shaft when it is not in use.

Fig. 35 - Adjustable Top Link

ing device and rotating the center barrel un-

til the desired length is reached.

The following chart lists the standard

length and range of adjustment for the top
link. The distance is measured from center-
to-center of each attaching pin hole.

Standard Range of Fig. 37 - 11

Live" Power Take-Off Shift Lever
Tractor Length Adjustment

MF 135 27" 24'' to 30''

"Live" Power Take-Off (See Fig. 37)
IMPORTANT: Refer to Operator's
Manual of the implement for the On Tractors equipped with "Live" PTO,
correct top link length. the operator may select two PTO speeds:
( 1) Proportional engine speed PTO or, (2)
Proportional ground speed PTO. Selection of
POWER TAKE-OFF {See Fig. 36) these two speeds is done with the PTO shift
lever.
A power take-off shaft provides engine
power directly to PTO operated implements,

Engine Speed PTO

Your MF 135 Tractor is fitted with a
dual clutch, which allows the PTO shaft to
operate independent of Tractor forward mo-
tion. When operating in engine PTO, the
primary clutch may be disengaged, stopping
Tractor forward motion; the PTO shaft will
continue to rotate. Fully depressing the
clutch pedal through the second stage will
stop PTO shaft operation as well as the hy-
draulic pump. When the engine is operated
at 1700 rpm, the PTO shaft operates at 540
rpm. This conforms to the ASAE standard
Fig. 36 - PTO Shaft - 540 RPM PTO speed recommendation.

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Ground Speed PTO lever to the full "ON'' position. The gradual
build-up of oil pressure to the clutch pack,
When operating in ground speed PTO, the by slow movement of the PTO shift lever,
PTO shaft operates in proportion to ground provides smoother engagement. When the
speed. This produces one revolution of the engine is operated at 1700 rpm, the PTO
PTO shaft for approximately each twenty shaft operates at 540 rpm. This conforms
inches of forward travel of the Tractor, re- to the ASAE standard PTO speed recom-
gardless of engaged transmission gear or mendation.
speed. This feature is very desirable when
IMPORTANT: Operate the "Inde-
operating implements which require operat-
pendent'' PTO with the shift lever in
ing speeds proportional to the Tractor for-
fully" ON" detent position. To en-
ward speed (i.e. : PTO driven side delivery sure positive engagement of the
rake, etc.)
Power Take-Off Clutch, the engine
IMPORTANT: When backing the must be operated at speeds above
Tractor, the PTO shift lever must 7 50 rpm. Do not modulate or at-
be shifted from ' ' Gr o u n d Speed tempt to start a dead load.
PTO" to the "Neutral" position.
Failure to do so may result in dam- Transmission Driven Power Take-Off
age to the implement, as the imple- On Tractors equipped with Transmission
ment drive mechanism will be re- Driven Power Take-Off, the operator may se-
versed. lect only proportional engine speed PTO.
When the engine is operated at 1500 rpm the
PTO shaft operates at 540 rpm.
The Tractor is equipped with a single
stage clutch. When the clutch pedal is de-
pressed, the forward motion of the Tractor,
hydraulic pump and rotation of the PTO shaft
is stopped.

CAUTION: NEVER operate

PTO driven implements without
proper safety shields installed
on Tractor and implement.
PRACTICE SAFETY.
Fig. 38 - 11
lndependent 11 Power Take-Off
Shift Lever

"Independent" Power Take-Off

(See Fig. 38}
On Tractors equipped with" Independent"
PTO, operation of the PTO shaft is com -
pletely independent of the transmission drive
clutch. Fully depressing the clutch pedal
does not stop the PTO shaft, only the ground
travel of the Tractor.

"Independent" PTO clutch control is en-

gaged and disengaged by a hand lever. There
are two positions provided for the lever,
"ON" and "OFF". A PTO brake is engaged
in the "OFF" position to prevent the PTO
shaft from "creeping" due to oil drag in the
clutch. The PTO clutch may be feathered by
slowly moving the ''Independent'' PTO shaft Never Operate PTO without Shields.

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 OPERATING ADJUSTMENT

WHEELS AND TIRES

Front Wheel Tread Widths (See Figs. 39 and 40)

The MF 135 Standard Clearance, Vineyard, and Special Tractors have a swE;pt-back front
axle that is adjustable in 4'' increments. An exclusive feature of this front axle is that, when
adjusting the front axle width, the radius rods follow the axle extension assemblies. This
gives maximum stability at each of the desired widths. The front wheel toe-in will remain the
same after adjusting the axle to the desired setting. The MF 135 Orchard Special Tractor
has a non-adjustable front axle.

The front wheel tread width is meas-

ured from center-to-center of the tire.

The front axle widths for the individual

Tractors are as follows:

Deluxe Tractor ........ 48" to 72" in

4'' increments
Vineyard Tractor ..... 41. 7" to 53. 7"
in 4'' increments
Special Tractor . . . . . . . . 48'' to 72'' in
4'' increments
Orchard Special Tractor ... 48" Fixed

An additional eight inches of front wheel

Fig. 39 - Front Wheels - Narrow tread width can be obtained at any desired

·-1---------64"----------i..-.
•-1-----------60 11
- - - - - - -.....-1
11

i-1----------------52 -------1-
" - f - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56 ---------·
11 1
" - f - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -48 11 ------i-I

Fig. 40 - Front Wheel Tread Width Adjustment

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 .....E--...-- 80"-----------.. .
.....~---- 76" ~-------.......-.
i - i t - - - - - - - - 72"-- - - - - - - - - l......
.....1-----------60 11

•-it-------------6411---------1 - - - - - - - -.......

..........E----------------5
t---------------60°-------l.....
6 11
- - - - - -.....

Fig. 41 - Front Wheels Reversed

front axle setting by reversing the front

wheel discs on the wheel hubs. (See Fig.
41.)

IMPORTANT: When the front

wheel discs are reversed, the front
wheel bearings are s u b j e c t e d to
a greater load.

Adjust the front wheel tread width as fol-

lows: (See Fig. 40).

1. With a suitable jack, raise the front

of the Tractor off the ground.

2. Remove the two bolts that secu re

each front axle extension assembly to the Fig. 42 - Rear Wheel Tread Width
main axle.

3. Position the axle extension assem-

blies to obtain the desired tread width. Re-
install the axle extension securing bolts and
tighten the nuts securely. ,.....,;,,,,
t
Rear Wheel Tread Widths
(See Fig. 42)

Power Adjusted Variable Tread Rear

Wheels (See Fig. 43)

The MF 135 Tractor can be equipped

with power-adjusted variable tread rea r
wheels. This type of rear wheel provides an Fig . 43 - Rear Wheel - PAVT

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easily adjusted rear tread width, in 4-inch gradL:a- RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURES
tions.
Rear wheel tread widths (52" to 72") are meas- Tire Size Pressure
ured from center-to-center of tires in 4-inch incre-
ments. Front
To adjust PAVT rear wheel tread width:
1. Remove the clamp "stops", from each master 5.50-16 - 4 Ply 36 lbs.
rail by removing the studs from the "stops". Re-
position a "stop" on each master rail at the desired 6.00- 16 - 4 Ply 32 lbs .
tread width setting . (See Fig. 43.)
2. Loosen the ramp clamp nuts about 3 turns 6 .50-16 - 4 Ply 32 lbs.
each . (See Fig. 43.)
3. Drive the Tractor forward or rearward apply- 7.50-10 - 6 Ply 40 lbs .
ing the brake opposite the rear wheel that is being
adjusted, until the ramp clamp contacts the stop on 9 .00-10 - 4 Ply 16 lbs .
each master rail.
4. Install the remaining ramp clamp stop on 9.5L-10 - 4 Ply 24 lbs .
one master rail and tighten the ramp clamp nuts
evenly to 220 ft .-lbs. torque. (See Fig. 43.) Rear
IMPORTANT: To insure proper wheel align-
ment, the clamp nuts should be tightened 12.4-24 - 4 Ply 16 lbs.
gradually in at least three stages (50, 100
and 220 ft.-lbs.) using a criss-cross pattern 12.4-28 - 4 Ply 16 lbs.
until they are fully tightened.
5. Following the foregoing procedure, adjust 13.6-28 - 4 Ply 14 lbs.
the remaining rear wheel.
NOTE: On extreme rear wheel tread width 14.9-24 - 4 Ply 12 lbs .
sef1ing, the ends of the rails will provide
the limiting stop. 18.4-16.1 - 6 Ply 16 lbs.

CARE OF TIRES 21.5L-16.1 - 6 Ply 12 lbs.

To reduce amount of wear, and prolong life of 16.9-24 - 6 Ply 18 lbs .

tires, it is important correct pressures be maintained
by regular checks.

When Tractor is going to be out of use for a

prolonged period, or is being stored, block up both
sides of axles to take weight of Tractor off tires.

If oil, gasoline or similar products are spilled

on a tire, clean this area of tire immediately. Never
park or stop Tractor with tires standing in a moist
oil patch.

Whenever possible, park Tractor where tires

will be shaded from direct rays of sun. This is par-
ticularly important if Tractor is parked for prolonged
periods, or is being stored .

If mounting tubeless tires make sure flange and

bead area of tire and rim are free of dirt, rust or
old rubber. Rim must be smooth and clean and any Fig. 44 - Rear Wheel - Manual Adjust
rusted areas should be repainted with a rust inhib-
iting type paint.
Manual Adjust Rear Wheels
(See Fig. 44)
TIRE PRESSURES
Your MF 135 Tractor may be equipped with
Tractor is shipped with tires overinflated. Pres- manually adjusted rear wheels. Various rear tread
sures must be checked and adjusted before operating widths can be obtained by switching wh eels from
in field. SHOULD BE CHECKED WEEKLY. See Chart one side ot the other or by repositioning the discs
for recommended tire pressure. in the rims .

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 Fig. 45 - Rear Wheel Disc Positions

To reposition discs in the rims, remove the wheel that will raise and support the
assemblies from the rear hubs. Loosen the bolts Tractor. Always block the
securing the discs to the rims. Position disc in rims Tractor for added protection.
to obtain desired rear tread widths. Keep in mind PRACTICE SAFETY.
that rear wheel tire tread is directional. Install
bolts that secure discs to rims and tighten to 90-100
ft.-lbs . Reinstall wheel assemblies on rear hubs and
tighten wheel nuts. (See Figs. 44 and 45.)

Rear wheel tread widths are measured from

center-to-center of tires, and widths are as follows
for various tire sizes.

12.4-28 Tires - 48" to 76" in 4" increments

13.6-28 Tires - 48" to 76" in 4" increments

Fig. 46 - Foam Float Seat

14.9-24 Tires - 52" to 72" in 4" increments

SEAT
12.4-24 Tires (Vineyard - 40" to 48" in 4" in- The MF 135 Tractor may be equipped
crements with the Foam Float, Float-0-Matic, or Pan
Seat.
18.4-16A Tires - 58-3/16" (Fixed) (Orchard
Tractor)
Foam Float Seat (See Figs. 46 and 47)

The Foam Float Seat offers a deep foam

cushion and an adjustable back rest. The
back rest may be adjusted up or down by
CAUTION: NEVER use make- loosening the two wing nuts and positioning
shift jacks when lifting the the back rest at the desired location. The
Tractor. Use a proper jack seat is also adjustable fore-and-aft by re-

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 Fig. 47 - Foam Float Seat Adjustment Fig. 49 - Float-0-Motic Seat Adjustment

positioning the seat bracket in one of three moved rearward, allowing the operator am-
provided holes. The seat may be tilted back, ple room to stand. The seat is also adjust-
allowing the operator ample room to stand. able fore-and-aft by loosening the securing
studs and sliding the seat bracket to the de-
sired position.
Float-0-Matic Seat
(See Figs. 48 and 49)
Pan-Type Seat
The Float-0-Matic Seat offers maximum (See Figs. 50 and 51)
operator comfort. The coil torsion spring
efficiently dampens out roughness when op- The contoured Pan-Type Seat may be ad-
erating over rough terrain. The knob at the justed fore-and-aft by repositioning the seat
rear of the seat allows the operator to se- bracket in one of the three provided holes.
lect a desired position, regardless of oper- The seat may be tilted back, allowing the op-
ator weight. This contributes to better vis- erator ample room to stand.
ibility and handling ease. The seat may be

Fig. 48 - Float-0-Motic Seat Fig. 50 - Pon-Type Seat

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 cium chloride solution. It is more desir-
able to use calcium chloride solution than
plain water, as the freezing point of the so-
lution is lower and the density (weight) is
greater. The solution described in the ta-
ble contains 3. 5 lbs. of calcium chloride per
gallon of water. The freezing point for this
ratio is 300 F. below zero. Although the
total weight figures in the table describe a
tire 1003 full, it is possible to partially fill
the tires by using lesser amounts.

Pounds Gallons Total

Calcium of Weight
Size of Tire Chloride Water in Tire

Front Tires

5.50-16 19.8 5.6 67

Fig. 51 - Pan-Type Seat Adjustment 5.9 70
6.00-16 20.7
6.50-16 26.6 7.6 90
7. 50-10 19.2 5.5 65
LIQUID-FILLING THE TIRES Rear Tires
For additional weight or ballast, the 12 .4-28 134.0 38.2 452
front and rear tires may be filled with cal- 14. 9-24 180.0 51.4 645
13.6-28 172.0 49.1 582
18. 4-16A 164.0 46.9 554

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 FUELS AND FUEL CARE
This section of the Manual deals with the fuel and fuel care.

LIMITING REQUIREMENTS FOR DIESEL FUEL OILS

ASTM Designation: D975-66T
Carbon
Water Resi-
and due on 90 <;{, Viscosity
Sedi- 10 per- Distil- at 100° F.
ment, cent lotion Kinematic,
Grade of Diesel Fuel Oil Flash Pour per- Res id- Ash, Temper. Centi stokes Copper
Point, Point, cent uum, percent atures (or Saybolt Sulfur, Strip
deg. deg. by vol- per- by deg. Universal percent Corro- Cetane
Fa hr. Fa hr. ume cent weight Fa hr. sec.l by Weight sion Number
Min. Max . Max. Max. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Max. Max. Min.
No. 1-D 100 . .. Trace 0.15 0.0 l ... 550 l.4 2.5 0.50 No. 3 40
Winter Operation or (34.4)
legal
No. 2-D 125 .. . 0. 10 0.35 0.02 540 640 2.0 4.3 0.7 No. 3 40
Summer Operation or (32.6) (40. l)
legal
For cold weather operation the pour point should be specified 10 F. below the ambient temperature at which the
engine is to be operated.
Low-atmospheric temperatures as well as engine operation at high altitudes may require use of fuels with higher
cetane ratings.

engine performance, clean fuel must enter

the injection pump. Use the following infor-
FUELS mation as a guide for successful fuel han-
dling.
Gasoline Engine • Do not confuse FURNACE FUEL with
The gasoline engine in the MF 135 DIESEL FUEL. USE FUEL WHICH
Tractor is designed to operate efficiently on MEETS THE SPECIFICATIONS IN
a reputable brand of regular grade gasoline THIS MANUAL.
(93 octane minimum). Continued use of
poor quality fuel can cause engine overheat- • Purchase your fuel from a REPUTA-
ing, "pinging", excessive engine wear and BLE SUPPLIER. BUY CLEAN FUEL
poor fuel economy. and KEEP IT CLEAN.
• Store fuel in tanks manufactured
especially for fuel storage. Use a
Diesel Engine tank equipped with a WATER TRAP
OR FILTER. Drain the water trap
Diesel fuels are classified as either a or change filter regularly. Do not
No. 1 (No. ID) or No. 2 (No. 2D) fuel. store diesel fuel in a galvanized tank.
The grade No. 2 fuel, which is heavier and
will produce more work per gallon, is rec- • Place fuel tank in a shaded area,
ommended for service when the air temper- away from buildings.
ature is 320 F., or above. The grade No. 1
fuel, which is lighter, is recommended for • Once fuel tank is in place, avoid
service when the air temperature is below moving it.
320 F. See chart for diesel fuel require- • Avoid using the last few gallons of
ments. fuel from the storage tank. This fuel
may contain water or sediment that is
accumulated in the tank.
Fuel Ca re
• Handle fuel as little as possible.
Fuel system components are seriously Avoid using cans to transfer fuel to
affected by water and sediment. For proper the Tractor.

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 LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICATION

This section of the Operator's Manual deals with lubricants and lubrication procedures for
your MF 135 Tractor. Regular lubrication is essential to ensure trouble-free performance
throughout the life of your Tractor. Make it a habit to lubricate your Tractor properly at the
recommended intervals, using the recommended lubricants.

GENERAL INFORMATION lubricants are used. Your Tractor is

equipped with safeguards, such as oil filters
Many of the bearings are pre-packed and oil seals, which are designed to keep
with grease and sealed at the factory. These abrasive materials from entering the lubri-
do not require lubrication at regular inter- cating system. Clean lubricants will help 1
vals. Other bearings that do require lubri- these safebuards to do their job properly.
cation are equipped with grease fittings for
application of a pressure-type grease gun. LUBRICATION SYMBOLS
Keep all containers of lubricants as 10 Hours
clean as possible, especially around the cap.
50 Hours
Wipe the tip of the pressure gun and the
grease fitting with a clean cloth before at- 100 Hours
taching the gun. This will prevent dirt and
grit being forced into a bearing which will 200 Hours
cause excessive wear and shorten its life.
~-:-i
Wipe the gun and the fitting again after the L5~_. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 500 Hours
gun has been removed.

Be sure to insert sufficient lubricant into

<E9 ................. 750 Hours
a bearing. This can be observed by the new
lubricant forcing the old lubricant from the LUBRICANTS
bearing. (Exceptwhere recommended other-
wise.) When lubricating the Tractor, use a gen-
eral purpose lithium base grease.
Wipe off all excess grease with a clean
cloth, after lubricating a bearing. Excess Lubricants should also carry one of the
grease around a bearing collects dirt and following N. L. G. I. numbers, depending up-
grit. on the ambient temperature in the area
where the Tractor is operating.

N.L.G.I. No. 0 ... forambienttemper-

STORING LUBRICANTS atures consistently below 45° F.

The proper storing of lubricants cannot N. L. G. I. No. 1 ... forambienttemper-

be over-emphasized. Store lubricants in atures between 45° F and so° F.
clean, sealed containers and properly label
containers as to their correct contents. N. L. G. I. No. 2 ... for ambient temper-
Tractor life can be maintained only if clean atures consistently above 80° F.

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For filling the various oil reservoirs on the Tractor, refer to the following charts:

LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

Transmission, Differential and Hydraulic System

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 U. S. - 6. 7 Imp. gals.

Use extreme pressure oil; M-1129A, available only through your Massey-Ferguson
Dealer. This is the only type of oil recommended for use in this system.

Power Steering Reservoir

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 U. S. - . 8 Imp. qt.

Use extreme pressure oil M-1129A available only through your Massey-Ferguson
Dealer.

Crankcase Oil

Lubricating oils are designated by SAE number and API abbreviation. The SAE number
indicates the thickness or viscosity of the oil. The ambient temperature of the area
governs the SAE number of the oil to be used. The API number indicates the type of
service to which the oil is suited.

Capacities: (Gasoline Engine)

Without Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 U. S. - 5 Imp. qts.
With Filter Change .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6.5 U. S. - 5.4 Imp. qts.
Capacities: (Diesel Engine)
Without Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 U. S. - 5 Imp. qts.
With Filter Change . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 6.5 U. S. - 5.4 Imp~ qts.
Use Massey-Ferguson Spec. M-1109 motor oil in the appropriate SAE viscosity (lOW,
20W or 30) or Massey-Ferguson Spec. M-1132 multi-viscosity (lOW /30) motor oil. An
equivalent MIL- L-2104B qualified product is also satisfactory.

Operating Conditions Based on Recommended Viscosity Grade

Ambient Air Temperature Single Viscosity Multi-Viscosity
Above 90° F. SAE 30 SAE lOW-30, or
20W-40
320 to 90° F . SAE 20W SAE lOW-30
o0 to 320 F. SAE IOW* SAE lOW-30, or
5W-20*
Below o0 SAE 5W-20*

* THE USE OF SAE 5W-20 OR SAE lOW MOTOR OILS MAY CAUSE INCREASED OIL
CONSUMPTION. WHEN THESE OILS ARE USED, CHECK OIL LEVEL MORE OFTEN.
Whenever the engine is operated under continuous heavy load conditions, where cold
starting is no problem (i.e.: Use of block heaters or warm buildings) the use of a
heavier grade motor oil is recommended.

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 Crankcase Oil (Continued)

Use Massey-Ferguson M-1109 heavy-duty motor oil, or similarly qualified oils mar-
keted .by other reputable suppliers, meeting the requirements for API Service Classi-
fication" SD/CC" or bef:ter for gasoline engines and" CC" or better for diesel engines.

THESE MOTOR OILS ARE HEAVY-DUTY DETERGENT-TYPE OILS WHICH ARE COM-
POUNDED WITH SPECIAL ADDITIVES TO ASSURE SATISFACTORY ENGINE OPERA-
TION. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL TYPE MOTOR OILS MUST NOT BE
USED.

Recommended Change Period

Under the normal severe operating conditions typical for this type of machine, the en-
gine crankcase lubricant should be changed after every 100 hours of operation. Change
oil filter with every other oil change.

Fig. 52 - 10-Hour Lubrication Chart

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 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

This section of the Manual is a guide to help you make minor adjust ments and repa irs
which may be necessary from time to time. When a major overhaul or an adjustment other than
the ones described in this section, is necessary, call your authorized Massey-Ferguson Dealer.
His full value service program, with trained personnel and special equipment, means true econ-
omy and lasting satisfaction to you.

MAINTENANCE

£ Each IO-Hour or Daily Maintenance £

Component Maintenance Required Specifications & Procedures

General Lubricate all items requir- Use a general purpose lithi-

ing daily lubrication. um base grease. See page 32.

Engine Crankcase Check oil !level and fill as Refer to Lubrication Spe-
necessary. cification and Capacities
Chart. See page 33.

Tran s mi s s ion, Check oil level and fill as Use Massey-Ferguson M-

Differential and necessary. (All have one 1129-A Hydraulic Oil only.
Hydraulic System common reservoir and check See page 33.
point.)

Radiator Check coolant level and fill Add equal parts of ethylene
as necessary. Clean dirt, glycol base permanent anti-
chaff, etc., from fins. freeze and water . See page
Coolant should be 1 inch 47.
above radiator core.

Fuel Tank Check and fill as necessary. Refer to ''Fuel and Fuel
Keep fuel tanks full when not Care'' Section. See page
operating to eliminate con- 31.
densation.

Fuel Filter (Die- Check agglomerator for wa- Refer to "Servicing" Sec-
sel) ter and drain as necessary. ti on if agglomerator has
been drained for ''air
bleeding'' the system. See
page 39.

Fuel Sediment Check for water and sedi- Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-
Bowl (Gasoline) ment and clean as necessary. ti on
for procedure. See
page 40.

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 Component Maintenance Required Specifications & Procedures

At 2 and 10 Hours of Operating when New and Following Any Front

Wheel Installation

Front Wheel Hub Check the loading of front Tighten to 155-170 ft. -
Nuts hub nuts. lbs. torque.

Daily for First 14 Days Operation-Maintenance

Power Steering Check reservoir oil level, Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-

and fill as necessary. ti on for procedures. See
page 52.
i

B Each 50 Hours or Break- In Maintenance B

Engine Crankcase Drain "break-in'' oil and Refer to ''Lubricant and
Oil and Filter change filter. Refill with Lubrication'' Section for
(First 50 Hours new oil of recommended type of oil. See page 33.
Only) type.

Transmission, Drain "break-in" oil and re- Use only Massey-Ferguson

Differential and fill with new oil. M-1129-A Hydraulic Oil.
Hydraulic System See Pages 33 and 53.
(First 50 Hours
Only)

Battery Check level of electrolyte --Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-

and fill as necessary. Elec- tion. See page 45.
trolyte level should be main-
tained to the bottom of each
of the filler tubes.

Power Steering Check reservoir and refill Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec -

as necessary. ti on and remove air from
system. Ref er to '' Lubri -
cant and Lubrication"
Section for type of oil. See
pages 33 and 52.

Cylinder Head Torque Cylinder Head Nuts Refer to "Servicing" Sec-

Nuts and Valve to 55-60 ft.-lbs. torque and ti on for tightening se-
Tappet Clearance adj. valve tappet clearance quence. See page 53.
(First 50 hours to:
only) Intake . 012 Clearance (hot)
Exhaust. 015 Clearance (hot)

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 l

Component Maintenance Required Specifications & Procedures

e Each 100 Hour Maintenance e

Engine Crankcase Drain oil and refill with new Refer to ''Lubricants and
Oil oil. Lubrication' ' Section for
type of oil. See page 33.
Clutch Travel Check free travel and adjust Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-
as neces sary. ti on for procedures. See
page 49.

Distributor (Gas- Check points, adjust timing Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-

oline) and lubricate. ti on for procedures. See
page 41.

Spark Plugs (Gas- Remove, clean and regap and Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-
replace as necessary. (Re- tion. See page 41.
place every 300 hours. )

( 200) Each 200 Hour Maintenance ~

Hydraulic Rock- Lubricate fitting with 1 to 3 Use lithium base general

shaft shots of grease. (Do not purpose grease. See page
over grease. ) 32.

A 1 tern at or Fan Check tightne ss and adjust Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-

Belt as necessary. tion. See page 46.
i
Brakes Check adjustment and car- Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-
rect as necessary. tion. See page 50.

Engine Oil Filter Replace oil filter. See page 33.

Air Filter Remove, clean and reinstall Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-
or replace. ti on for procedures. See
page 42.

r50o, r50o,
L-:..1 Each 500 Hours Maintenance L.:-:..1

Valve Tappet Adjust valve tappet clearance Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-

Clearance to: tion. See page 53.
Intake . 012 Clearance (hot)
Exhaust. 015 Clearance (hot)

Fuel Filter (Die- Replace filter element. (Air- Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-
sel) Bleed'' the fuel system. ) ti on for procedures. See
page 38.

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 Component Maintenance Required Specifications & Procedures

<$ Each 750 Hours (or Annually) Maintenance <E?

General Inspect the complete Tractor Various.
forworn, damaged'or broken
parts.

Power Steering Drain reservoir and refill Refer to ''Lubricants and

with new oil. Lubrication'' Section for
type of oil. See pages 33 &52.

T r a n s m i s s ion, Drain and refill with new oil. Use Massey-Ferguson M-

Differential and 1129-A Oil only. See Page
Hydraulic System 33 and 53.

Carburetor (Gas- Drain fuel and sediment from Refer to ''Servicing'' sec-
oline) bowl, clean and adjust as tion. See page 40.
necessary.

Front\VheelBear- Remove, clean and repack. Refer to ''Servicing' ' Sec-

in gs tion. See page 51.

Cooling System Drain, clean and refill. Refer to ''Servicing'' Sec-

Check hoses and clamps for tion. See page 47.
leaks and condition.

Front Wheel Check and adjust front wheel Refer to "Servicing" Sec-
Alignment toe-in to 0 to 1/ 4''. tion. See page 50.

SERVICING
Diesel Fuel System
Cleaning Fuel System
Fuel Filter (See Fig. 53)
Fuel entering the fuel filter passes
through the filter element into the transpar-
ent agglomerator bowl. Solid impurities
are filtered out of the fuel and entrapped
within the filter element .

.£Inspect the agglomerator daily. If wa-

ter is present, loosen the drain cock on the
bottom of the agglomerator and drain. Tight- Fig. 53 - Fuel Filter Diesel
en the drain cock; "air-bleed" the fuel sys-
tem. Replacing the Fuel Filter Element
Before changing the fuel filter element,
[€oJ Replace the fuel filter ele- THOROUGHLY clean off the outside of the
ment every 500 hours of operation filter case. Use a genuine Massey-Fer-
OR when fuel flow becomes re- guson fuel filter element for best results.
stricted. To replace the fuel filter element:

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 1. Drain the fuel from the filter by
loosening the drain cock in the filter base.

2. Unscrew the center bolt and remove

the agglomerator.

3. Remove and discard the old element;

clean the agglomerator with a lint-free rag.

4. Reassemble with new filter element

and new gaskets.

5. "Air-bleed" the fuel system. Fig. 55 - Injection Pump

"NOTE: Filter element replace-

3. Loosen the lower vent plug on the
ment may become necessary more
injection pump body and operate the primary
often in some climatic conditions, pump manual lever until air-free fuel flows
especially in cold weather areas.''
out this port. Tighten the vent plug. (See
''Air-Bleeding" the Fuel System Fig. 55.)
_________,,
4. Loosen the upper vent plug on the in-
In order for your Tractor's engine to jection pump body and operate the primary
function properly and efficient! y, it is nec- pump manual lever until air-free fuel flows
essary that the fuel system be kept CLEAN out this port. Tighten the vent plug. (See
and FREE FROM AIR. It will be necessary Fig. 55.)
to "air-bleed" the fuel system, if: (1) the
fuel tank has been permitted to run dry, ( 2) 5. Operate the primary pump manual
the Tractor has not been used for a consid- lever an additional 10 times to ensure that
erable period of time, ( 3) the fuel filter is there is fuel in the bleed-back lines to the
drained or ( 4) any vent plug in the system is filter.
opened. 6. Loosen a pressure line at the injec-
tion connection. Turn the engine over with
TO BLEED THE SYSTEM, proceed as the starter motor until air-free fuel is pres-
follows: (See Figs. 53, 54, and 55). ent at the connections . Tighten the injector
connection.
1. Loosen the air-vent plug on the fuel
filter. (Fig. 53) NITTE: For this operation, the fuel
shut-off control knob must be pushed
2. Pump the manual lever on the pri- in.
mary fuel pump (Fig. 54) until air-free fuel
comes out the air-vent plug. Tighten the 7. Turn the engine over with the start-
vent plug securely. (Fig. 53) ing motor until the engine starts.

NITTE: Do not operate the starter

motor continuously for more than
30 seconds without allowing a few
minutes for cooling.

Idle Speed Adjustment (See Fig. 55)

The only adjustment that can be made on
the injection pump is the idle speed adjust-
ment. This can be done by turning the idle
speed stop screw in or out until an idle speed
of 725 to 775 rpm is obtained. It is impor-
Fig. 54 - Primary Fuel Pump
tant that the engine idles at this speed.

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 Idling Speed Adjustment
Turn the screw in to increase or out to
dee rease idling speed. The gasoline engine
idle speed is 750 ± 25.

Drain Carburetor Bowl (Gasoline Models)

(See Fig. 58)

[~J The carburetor bowl should be drained

after every 500 hours of operation to allow
any water or sediment to escape.

Close the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel

Fig. 56 - Fuel Sediment Bowl tank. Remove the drain plug from the bot-
tom of the carburetor bowl, allowing fuel
and sediment to drain from the carburetor.
Gasoline Fuel System
After the carburetor has drained, replace
and tighten the drain plug securely; open
Cleaning Fuel Sediment Bowl the fuel shut-off valve.
(See Fig. 56)
Ignition System (Gasoline Engine)
£The bowl should be checked daily for wa- The following items in the ignition sys-
ter and sediment. tem should be checked periodically, as fol-
If water or sediment has accumulated in lows:
the bowl, close the fuel shut-off valve, re-
move the bowl and empty the water sediment.
Clean the inside of the bowl. Reinstall.

Carburetor (See Fig. 57)

Idling Air Adjustment

Turn out the idling adjustment screw ap-

proximately 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 turns from the
closed position, or until the engine idles
smoothly when operating at normal temper-
ature.

Fig. 57 - Carburetor - Gasoline Fig. 58 - Spark Plugs

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Spark Plugs (See Fig. 58) checked to ensure it is clean. The gasket
is required to dissipate heat from the plug

e Remove the spark plugs every 100

hours for inspection, cleaning and re-set-
to help ensure longer life and greater effi-
ciency. Tighten plugs to 32-38 ft. -lbs. tor-
que. Spark plugs should be replaced every
ing. 300 operating hours for maximum perform-
ance and fuel economy. Install Champion
To service spark plugs on gasoline N12Y or Massey-Ferguson spark plugs.
model Tractors : The N12Y is a long reach plug which is installed
in all AG3.152 engines from Serial No. 15061 A and
up. When replacing plugs, replace with the same
a. Remove heat shield. type.

b. Clean debris from around the

spark plugs.

c. Remove spark plugs with 3/8"

drive 13/16" plug socket.

Check the plug electrodes for wear, and

the porcelain for cracks. If the porcelain is
cracked, a new plug must be installed. The
electrodes should be cleaned, preferably by
sandblasting and the gap reset to 0. 025
inch.

Fig. 60 - Ignition System - Gasoline

NOTE: When resetting this gap
NEVER bend the center electrode.
Always bend the ground or side
electrode, to adjust the gap. Distributor (See Fig. 60)

When plugs are installed, a serviceable

gasket should be used and the gasket seat
e It is impossible to obtain economical
and satisfactory engine performance if the

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distributor is not in good working condition. The gasoline engine is timed at 26° be-
The distributor should be checked every 100 fore top dead center with the engine running
hours of operation and serviced as follows: at 2250 rpm (no load).

Check the high tension wiring. Frayed

or corroded wire tips, loose, dirty or Air Filter (See Fig. 61)
greasy connections and terminals will build
up a resistance to proper current flow, The air filter is of the dry-element type.
therefore, causing poor performance. It is essential that the filter be kept clean
and free from any type of restriction. Tan-
gential air flow through the air filter, swirls
Breaker Points the air so that the coarse particles of foreign

e The breaker points are a critical part

of the ignition system. Check the points for
material are spun off and collected in a res-
ervoir and are then expelled through an un-
loader valve attached to the bottom of the air
signs of wear, pitting and burning. filter assembly.

Points with an overall gray color and a

slight roughness or pitting may be dressed
with a clean, fine-cut contact file. There is
no necessity to remove all roughness, or
dress the points smooth. Just remove any
scale and dirt.
NOTE: Do not use emery cloth to
clean the points, as particles can
become embedded and cause arch-
ing and rapid burning of the points .

Burned or badly pitted points should be

replaced with a new set of points.

NOTE: New sets of points and con- Fig. 61 - Dual Air Cleaner
denser are available through your The outer elements should be replaced
MF Dealer. yearly, or after three washings, whichever
comes first. Replace inner element yearly.
Check and reset the breaker points. The
procedure is the same for old or new points.
Important Air Cleaner
Turn the engine over until the high point Pre cautions
of the cam is contacting the segment of the 1. Do not loosen or remove
breaker point arm with the points open the the air cleaner element with the
full amount. engine running. NEVER OPERATE
THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE FIL-
Loosen screw, adjust the gap to 0.021 TER ELEMENT INSTALLED IN
irtch, and tighten screw making sure points THE AIR CLEANER.
are aligned and making full contact.
2. The element is of the dry-
type . Do not oil element. Also,
never wash element in gasoline,
Ignition Timing fuel oil or sol vents.
e It is recommended that the ignition
system be timed with a timing light by your 3. With the element in place,
authorized MF Dealer. This provides an ac- make sure the knurled knob is fully
curate method of checking the distributor au- tightened "finger tight".
tomatic advance mechanism.

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 Soak element in solution for 4 hours , re-
4. Unnecessary and improper taining a temperature of 120° to 1500 F . for
cleaning of the element may con- most effective cleaning.
tribute to introducing dust into the
engine. Agitate element, then rinse both inside
and outside surfaces of element with clean
5. If the filter element has been water from a hose. Continue until drain
washed, it must be completely dry water is clear.
before it is reused.
Inspect element for pin holes, pleat dam-
6. Check all air intake hoses age or ruptures that may have occurred be-
for tightness. Replace hoses which cause of careless handling.
are cracked or appear question-
able.

7. Avoid imitation parts. Use NITTE: To avoid any operating de-

only genuine Massey-Ferguson re- lay while the dirty element is being
placement filter elements. washed and dried, it is recom-
mended that a spare element be
To clean the element, proceed as fol- kept on hand as an immediate re-
placement part.
lows:
5. After cleaning, place a light bulb in-
1. Turn the knurled knob counterclock-
side the element and carefully check the
wise and remove the holding bracket. Then
element for ruptures or other damage. For
withdraw the filter element.
best results, do this in a darkened area 0

Inspection of the element on the outside will

then disclose any small holes or major rup-
2. Use a clean damp cloth and care-
tures. ANY HOLE IN THE FILTER ELE-
fully wipe the inside of the housing and the
MENT; EVEN THE SMALLEST; WILL AL-
element retaining bracket to remove any dust
or foreign matter present. Make sure rub- LOW DUST TO PASS INTO THE ENGINE
AND CAUSE INCREASED ENGINE WEAR.
ber unloading valve is completely open and
clean.
6. Carefully install filter element into
air cleaner, then install the holding bracket
and tighten the knurled knob clockwise by
3. Determine if air cleaner element is
hand until it is tight. As a double check, at-
still serviceable and may be cleaned and
tempt to rotate the element by hand. If the
reused. MAKE SURE THE ELEMENT IS
element can be rotated, it is improperly in-
IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION BEFORE
stalled or the knurled knob is not tight
CONSIDERING CLEANING IT. If rubber
enough.
seal on end of element is damaged, or if
metal canister is dented or damaged, the el-
ement must be replaced regardless of how
old it is or how many times it has been Replacing Inner Filter Element
cleaned. To replace the inner filter element, fol-
low the procedures for removing the outer
filter element, then remove the nut holding
the inner element and carefully remove the
element.
4. Clean the outer element. Use com-
pressed air to back-flow element. This pre- Use a damp cloth and carefully wipe
liminary cleaning will remove the loose dust, clean the housing and bracket to remove any
making washing easier. dust or foreign matter present. Install new
filter element and tighten nut until filter el-
Prepare solution (MF 1900 726 Ml) ac- ement cannot be rotated by hand. · Install a
cording to directions on the carton. clean, or new, outer filter element.

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 WA RNIN G
LAM? {LH)

HEt\D LAM P OUTBOARD

L1\ MPS AC CE S SO RI ES

~~!~~N ~~:~-~~~~ W~~~~~G IN~!:~~NT 8!~~~~~~~D A~~~RY ~~:~-~:~~

HEAD LAM P IN BOARD
l!it
2nd
OFF
ON
OFF
*ON
OFF
HI
OF F
ON
I
OFF
ON
OF F
*ON
O FF

3rd ON *ON ON ON *ON ON

~N OF F ON *ON ON
W0RK-TA1L LAM? IS EQUI PP<:D WITH A 3-POSITION SW I TCH TO SE LEC T T HE
"1-'0RK" LAM? S ECT ION O R THE " T AI L" LAM? S ECT ION OR TO T UR N THE L AM P
··on... \\'ITH THE HEADL,\MPS
ON L Y \·./fl EN Tl!E "TA IL " LAMP S ECTION IS "ON" .

MJ\LE BULL ET T ERMlt':AL --4 >- F EKt\ LE BULLET T ERM INAL

Ml\LE BLAOE TERMINAL - - 0- FE MALE BLADE TERMINAL
~ RI NG T ERMINAL

14 GA LT. BLUE

([)----
°"ORK-TAIL
HlGI! BEAM
12 GA RED
(WIRE TAPPED )

14 GA GREY

LA MP
(ACCESSORY)
HEADLAMP OUTBOt\RD
FLOOD

WARNING
LAMP (RH)

Fig. 62 - Ele ctr ical System - Diesel

ACCESS O R I E S
Sh' I'l.'CH WORK-TA I L WARNIN G INSTRUM E NT HEAD LAMPS AUX I LIA RY WORK- TAIL
AUXILJ,\RY SOCKET POSITIO N LA MP (L H ) LAMPS LAM PS HI BE AM F LOOD S OCK.ET LAMP RH)
[ACCESSORY) HEADLAMP OUTBOARD lst OFF OFF OFF OFF OF F OFF OFF

w~~- -TT
FLOOD 2nd OFF ON
3rd ON * ON ON
4th *ON ON OFF ON * ON
16 GA LT . GREE!\ • WORK - TAlL LAMP IS EQUIPPED WI Tfl A 3-POSI T!O N SWI TC H TO SE LE CT THE
HEADLAM? I~BOARD "\\'ORK" LMMP SECTION OR THE "TAIL" LAMP SECTION OR TO TURN T HE LAMP
OR 16 GA BLACK
HIG H BEAM "OFF" WITH T!!E HEADLAMP S "ON"
1:3 GM ,. ··o~ ONLY \>"HEN THE "TAIL" LAMP SECTION IS "ON'
BLACK
16 GA TJ\N
18 GA 16 GT\ LT . GREEN
BROW:<

~I

16 GA G RE Y

16 Gt\ 8 L/\CK
16 Gi\ TAN

16 c,; LT .

0----;;
l'ORK·TF.JL
Lf,MP
~~
I f> GA Ti1N
- - - - 1
I
I
14 Gll LT . BL UE

12 GA RED

14 GA. G REY

MALE BUL L ET TERMINAL --41 )-- F EMALE BULLET T E RMINAL

U1CCESSORY)
Mi\ LE BLADE T E::RMI N/\L - ::J- F EMALE BL AD E TERMINAL
0- RI NG TERMINJ\L

•, ;;,RNI:-;G
l.f1M? (R;J)

Fig . 63 - Electr ical System - Gasoline

44
 LIGHT LAMPS
SWITCH WORK-TAIL WARNING INSTRUMENT HEADLAMPS
POSITION LAMP LAMP LAMPS HI BEAM LO BEAM
1 ST OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
WARNING LAMP (LH) 2 ND
3 RD
... ON
.A. ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
4 TH .A. ON ON OFF ON OFF

.A. WORK/ TAIL LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH A 3-POSITION SWITCH TO

SELECT THE "WORK" LAMP SECTION OR THE "TAIL" LAMP
SECTION OR TO TURN THE LAMP "OFF" WITH THE HEADLAMPS "ON"

16 GA - LT GREEN 16 GA - LT GREE
8 GA - BROWN 16 GA - TAN 16 GA - TAN
z"1
WORK-TAIL
LAMP
zµ:i ~ ~
<.9 8

~~ ~ I

8
I
~ I
"
<.9

<t; I ~ :'.i
LIGHT
<.9
'° "
<.9 SWITCH
'°
r-1
16 GA - TAN
r-1 '°
r-1 ~------1/{J
16 GA - LT GREEN
·--~

16 GA - BLACK

16 GA - BLACK

WARNING LAMP (RH)

Fig. 64 - Electrical Connection - Front Mounted Headlamps

Electrical System (See Figs. 62, Battery (See Fig. 65)

63 and 64)
Easy access to the battery is gained
DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust the through the service door. Clean and inspect
voltage regulator, starter or alternator as- the cables, terminals and battery surface.
semblies as these assemblies are best serv- Clean off corrosion and apply grease to pre-
iced by trained personnel with adequate v_ent corrosion. Keep electrolyte level to
service equipment. the bottom of the filler tubes. Add distilled
wate~ only. Do not over-tighten the battery
earner.

Checking Electrolyte
B Every 50 hours of operation the speci-
fic gravity of the electrolyte in the battery
should be checked with an accurate hydrom-
eter. The specific gravity of the electro-
lyte in a fully charged battery is 1. 260 to
1. 300. If the specific gravity is below
1. 255, it indicates that the battery charge is
low and the battery should be recharged.
NOTE: The specific gravity should
be checked before water is added
Fig. 65 - Battery to battery. ·

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Checking Water Lever 2. When connecting a booster or "slave"
battery, make certain to connect the nega-
G The level of the electrolyte should be tive battery terminals together and the pos-
itive battery terminals together. Failure to
checked periodically, and distilled water
added to bring it up to correct level. Do not observe this precaution will result in the
overfill as the electrolyte will spill onto top same damage as just described previously.
of battery through the vent plugs during op-
eration. 3. When connecting a charger to the bat-
tery, connect the charger positive lead to
The level of e 1 e ctr o 1 y t e should be the batterypositive terminal and the charger
maintained to the bottom of the filler tubes. negative lead to battery negative terminal.
Failure to follow this procedure will result
NaTE: Always use distilled water in the same damage as described in the first
or rain water in the battery. precaution.

4. Never operate the alternator on open

circuit. With no battery or electric load in
the circuit (open circuit), the alternator can
build up high voltages which could be ex-
termely dangerous to anyone who might ac-
cidentally touch the alternator battery termi-
nal. Before making tests or" on-the-Trac-
tor" checks, make sure that all connections
in the circuit are tight and secure.
5. Do not short across or ground any of
the terminals on the alternator or regula-
tor. Any artificial circuit set up by pur-
posely grounding or shorting any of the al-
ternator or regulator terminals can cause
serious electrical malfunctions that might
endanger components of the electrical sys-
Fig. 66 - Alternator
tem.
6. Do not attempt to polarize the al-
Alternator (See Fig. 66) ternator. Alternator polarizing is not nec-
essary, since the voltage developed within
The alternator on the MF 135 Tractor is the alternator is of both polarities and the
the latest advancement in providing electrical diode rectifier automatically controls the di-
power to supply the demands of electrically- rection of current flow. It is of vital im -
operated assemblies found on the Tractor. portance, as discussed in the first precau-
The following precautions must be observed tions, that the battery ground and the alter-
to ensure maximum life and performance of nator ground be of the same polarity for di-
the alternator. ode protection.

1. When installing a battery, always Fan Belt (See Fig. 67)

make absolutely sure the ground polarity of
the battery and the ground polarity of the al-
CED Adjust the fan belt tension so as to
maintain 1/2 to 3/4" deflection between the
ternator are the same. If a battery of the
widest span area.
wrong polarity is connected into the charg-
ing system, or if the battery is reversed SMV Emblem and Bracket -
when installing it, the battery is directly See Page 54
shorted through the diodes. Consequently,
Safety Flashing Amber Light
the diodes and wiring are endangered by
high current flow. Burned wiring harness (See Fig. 68}
and burned "open" diodes probably will re- The use of a flashing light is acceptable
sult. in most areas. However, some areas may

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 Cooling System

The cooling system on the MF 135 Trac-

tor consists of a radiator, pressure-type
radiator cap, fan, thermostat and water
pump. The cooling system capacity is 10. 5
U.S. - 8. 4 Imp. quarts. The cooling system
in both the gas and diesel engines incorpo-
rates a thermostat by-pass port, which al-
lows a more rapid and even engine warm-up.
This type of system circulates a metered
amount of the coolant through the water pump
back into the engine block before the thermo-
stat opens.
Fig. 67 - Fan Belt Adjustment

prohibit their use. Local laws should be

checked for possible legal limitations. Care of the Cooling System
Where it is necessary or desirable not to
use the warning light, the wire can simply be
.£ It is important that dirt, chaff, etc.,
be kept cleaned from the radiator fins. To
disconnected and the ends of the wires insu-
simplify cleaning the radiator fins, the
lated by taping, etc., or the flasher unit can
Tractor grille is easily removed to gain ac-
be removed. The flasher unit is located in-
cess to the radiator. To remove grille,
side of the combination wo rk-tail light.
loosen the knurled knob at the top of the
Where it is necessary, or desirable not grille, tilt top of grille out and lift it up.
to use the flashing wa rning light, but to use (See Fig. 69.)
the warning lights as a steady burning light,
the flasher unit may be shorted across by The radiator is completely sealed at the
securely wrapping the flasher prongs with edges so that all air must pass through the
several wraps of copper wire, or by solder- grille. The air holes in the grille are
ing a wire onto both prongs and plugging the smaller than those in the radiator. If any
flasher unit back into the clip. The two foreign material passes through the grille,
wires in the flasher plug-in clip could have it should pass through the cooling fins in the
the insulation removed in a small area, the radiator, preventing the fins from becoming
wires twisted or soldered together and then plugged. This also helps to keep the fins of
insulated by taping, etc. , or a jumper clip the radiator cleaned and prevents once cir-
could be cut out of copper or aluminum and culated air from recirculating through the
plugged in place on the flasher unit. radiator.

Fig. 68 - Safety Flashing Amber Lights Fig. 69 - Gri lie Service Panel

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 Draining the Cooling System
(See Figs. 70, 71 and 72)
To drain the cooling system, remove the
radiator cap, open the drain cock in the bot-
tom of the radiator and loosen the engine
drain cock.

Thermostat

A defective thermostat will cause slow

warm-up and incorrect operating tempera-
tures, resulting in excessive condensation
and crankcase dilution. This leads to exces-
Fig. 70 - Cooling System sive wear on engine parts. Operating the en-
gine with the thermostat removed will do
likewise.

The thermostat is located in the cast

iron body between the cylinder head and the
upper body between the cylinder head and the
upper radiator hose on both the gasoline and
diesel engines. If the thermostat requires
replacement, always use a new gasket be-
tween the head and the cast iron body. In-
spect radiator hoses and hose clamps; re-
place hoses and tighten clamps, as neces-
sary.

Checking Radiator (See Fig. 70)

£.. The engine has a pres sure cooling sys-
tem. To maintain this pressure, the filler
Fig. 71 - Radiator Drain Cock cap must be fitted tightly on the neck of the
radiator.

CAUTION: NEVER remove ra-

diator cap when engine is HOT
without letting pressure escape,

A
by turning cap to the first
notch, and waiting a few min-
utes. Coolant can spurt out
with the sudden release of
pressure and cause serious in-
jury by scalding. PRACTICE
SAFETY.

The level of anti-freeze solution, or wa-

ter, in the system should be checked daily.
The lisvel of coolant should be 1 inch above
the radiator core.

When anti -freeze solution is used in the

Fig. 72 - Engine Drain Cock system, fill the radiator with equal parts of

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anti-freeze and water. If only water is used,
it should be noted that the effectiveness of
anti-freeze solution will be reduced.
Before checking the level of coolant,
clear away any dirt around radiator cap.

Cleaning the System

~
'V Over a period of time, mineral de-
posits can form on the inside walls of the
engine block. These can eventually build up
and prevent adequate cooling, and cause
overheating of the system, when engine is
operating.

The system should be drained occasion-

ally and cleaned by flushing with water in the
reverse direction to the normal flow, or by Fig. 74 - Clutch Adjustment
using a good grade of cooling system clean-
er.
2. With the rod, rotate the shaft clock-
wise until you feel the clutch finger contact
the release bearing (noticeable resistance).

3. Move the clutch pedal on the shaft

until the 3/4 inch setting is obtained. Tight-
en the clutch pedal clamp bolt securely.

Fig. 73 - Clutch Adjustment

Fig. 75 - Differential Lock

Clutch Adjustment {See Fig. 73)

e The normal clutch pedal free travel

necessary for efficient operation is 3 /4 of an Differential lock (Optional)
inch. This is measured between the clutch (See Fig. 75)
pedal arm and the bottom of the radius rod
A mechanically actuated differential lock
clamp.
is a factory-installed option on the MF 135
To adjust free travel: Tractor. The differential lock needs very
little attention. However, it is important
1. Insert a rod through the hole in the that the locking mechanism is adjusted for
clutch pedal shaft, loosen the clamp bolt. full engagement. To quickly check the ad-
(See Fig. 74.) justment, depress the differential lock pedal

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as to fully engage the locking mechanism. At touch. Repeat the operation on the
this time, there should be a clearance be- opposite brake. Allow drums to
tween the differential lock pedal and the cool, then adjust. Use extreme
Tractor step-plate of 1/4 of an inch. If this care when carrying out this opera-
adjustment is not correct, proceed as fol- tion.
lows:
Check the master brake setting (both
1. Loosen the clamp bolt securing the brake pedals locked together). Apply the
pedal assembly to the differential lock shaft. master brake while driving the Tractor on
level ground. The Tractor should come to a
2. With the differential lock mechansim stop in a straight line. If Tractor pulls to
fully engaged, position the pedal until there one side, the brake linkage requires ad-
is 1/4 of an inch clearance between the pedal justment. Lengthen or shorten linkage so
and the step plate. Tractor stops in a straight line. (See Figs.
77 and 78.)
3. Tighten clamp bolt securely.

Fig. 77 - Brake Linkage Adjustment - Right

Wheel

Fig. 76 - Brake Adjustment

Brake Adjustment (See Fig. 76)

~ To adjust the brakes, raise both rear

wheels off the ground. Remove the adjusting
hole covers. With a suitable screwdriver,
tighten the adjusting screws until they are
tight and the wheels cannot be rotated. Back
off the adjusting screws until there is no
longer a drag on the drums. Check drag
after each click.

NOTE: If the brakes are malfunc- Fig. 78 - Brake Linkage Adjustment - Left
tioning due to very damp climatic Wheel
conditions, it may be necessary to
"burnish-in" the linings before ad-
justment. With the rear wheels Front Wheel Alignment (See Fig. 79)
raised, run the Tractor in high
range-first gear. Lock one brake ~ Periodically check the front wheels
and partially apply the other brake for correct toe-in. The correct front wheel
until the brake drum is too hot to toe-in is O" to -1/4". Measure between the

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 liquid-filled or weighted, before attempti::--'.::
to service the front wheel bearings.

1. Remove the hubs from the spindl es

and thoroughly clean the bearings in a suit-
able cleaning solvent - - not gasoline.

2. Remove old grease from inside the

hub.

3. Repack the bearings with a lithium

base bearing grease. Reinstall the bearings
Fig. 79 - Front Wheel Alignment in the hub.

4. Apply a generous amount of grease

tire rib centers at hub height at both front around the outside of the inner bearing. Ap-
and rear of wheels. The front measurement ply a sufficient amount of grease to fill the
should be from O" to 1/4" less than the rear space between the inner bearing and the dust
measurement for correct toe-in. seal.
To adjust toe-in, loosen the nut on each
5. Install a serviceable dust seal in the
end of the drag link center tub. Shorten or
front hubs, and install hubs on spindles.
lengthen drag link as required by rotating
Avoid damaging the dust seals.
center tube. Retighten the nuts securely.
Keep both drag links approximately the same
length. (See Fig. 80.) 6. Install washer and adj us ting nut on
spindle. Torque adjusting nut to 30-40 ft. -
NOTE: To obtain correct toe-in, be lbs. while rotating hub.
sure the front wheel bearings are
properly adjusted. 7. Position nut lock on nut with one pair
of slots in line with the cotter pin hole in
spindle.
Repacking Front Wheel Bearings

~
8. Back off the adjusting nut 1-1 /2 slots.
It is advisable to remove the front (Cotter pin hole will be covered.)
wheels from the hubs, especially if they are
9. Remove nut lock from adjusting nut
and reposition it so the cotter pin can be in-
serted.

DO NOT MOVE ADJUSTING NUT. In-

sert cotter pin.

Fig. 80 - Adjusting Drag Links Fig. 81 - Hydraulic Quadrant Adjustment

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Hydraulic Control Quadrant
(See Fig. 81)

The hydraulic control levers are held in

position by spring-loaded friction washers,
which, after considerable usage, may be-
come worn and allow the levers to "creep"
from their desired setting. To compensate
for wear, tighten the machine screw on each
lever, which secures the friction washer un-
til the desired tension is obtained.

Fig. 82A - Throttle Con tro l Lever - (Gas

Model)

Rear Wheels (See Fi g . 83)

e The torque of t he r ear whe el hub nuts

should be checked aft er the first 2 and 10
hours of field operation, when the Tractor
is new, and followi ng any rear wheel instal-
Fig. 82 - Throttle Control Lever Adjustment lation. This ensures that the hub bolts and
(Diesel Model) wheels are properly seated.

Throttle Control Lever (Diesel Model)

(See Fig. 82)

The throttle control lever is fitted with

a spring-loaded friction disc, which holds
the throttle lever at the desired setting.
After considerable usage, the disc may be-
come worn, allowing the throttle control
lever to ''creep'' . To com pens ate for wear,
loosen the clamp nut beneath the instrument
panel and slide the clamp along on the throt-
tle shaft, compressing the tension spring,
until the desired lever tension is obtained.
Securely tighten clamp nut. Fig. 83 - Rear Whee l Hub Nuts

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 Fig. 85 - Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence

Valve Tappets
Fig. 84 - Power Steering f"'.-:"1
.£0.J Valve tappet clearance must be
L5
checked, and adjusted after retightening the
Power Steer i ng ( Se e Fig. 84) cylinder head, and at each 500-hour inter-
val thereafter. Set clearance as follows:
~ Dra in and refill the reservoir with
hydraulic oil, M-1129 - A, available through Intake - . 012 (Hot)
your loc a l Massey - Ferguson Dealer. To Exhaust - 0 .15 (Hot)
make sure all air is out of the system and
the re se r voir is full, follow the following
proc e du res. Engine Crankcase Oil {See Fig 86)

B 1. Start Tractor engine and warm up

to ope r atin g temperature.
e Drain the oil completely by removing
the drain plug in bottom of crankcase. Re-
fill to the "full" mark on the dipstick with
2. T ur n the steering wheel to the right oil of the correct seasonal viscosity and
and then left at least three times, without A. P. I. classification. See lubrication chart
blowing the r elief valve from turning too far. for crankcase capacity and grade of oil.

3. Tur n t he wheels backto straight for- Remove the oil filter element. Discard
ward and fill the reser vo ir with engine run-
ning.

4 . Repeat steps 2 and 3 at least three

times to assure that all air is purged from
the system .

£ Che c k the r eservoir daily when Trac-

tor is new to a ssur e the reservoir i s not low .

Engine Cylinder Head (See Fig . 8 5)

B After the fi rst 50 hours of operation,

the cylinder head nuts must be r etightened
to 55-60 ft. -lbs . torque (with engi ne at op-
erating temperature). Fig. 86 - Crankcase Fi 11 Point

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 Fig. 87 - Hydraulic Oi I Check Point
Fig. 88 - Hydrau I ic Oil Fil I Point
and replace with new element, after thor-
oughly cleaning the cover. Transmission, Differential and
Hydraulic System (See Fig. 87 and 88)

SMV Emblem and Bracket B <8> Drain the hydraulic oil com-
(Fig. 89) pletely by removing the drain plug and refill
to "full'' mark on the dipstick. Add oil
The use of the SMV Emblem is accep- through filler hole on top of the transmission
table in most areas for vehicles traveling on housing. See Lubrication Chart for correct
roadways, under 25 miles per hour. Local capacity and use Massey-Ferguson M-1129-A
laws should be checked for possible legal hydraulic oil only.
limitations.

The mounting bracket and hardware are

standard equipment. 111e SMV Emblem (Ac-
cessory) can be ordered through your local
Massey-Ferguson Dealer -- Part No. 513
260 Ml.

Fig. 89 - SMV Bracket and Emblem Fig. 90 - Transmission Drain Plugs

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 TRACTOR STORAGE

When your Tractor is to be idle for an extended period of time, it should be properly pre-
pared for storage.

Following are helpful suggestions for storing your MF Tractor:

1. Select a dry, protected place where (Remove water ballast from tires, if calci-
the Tractor is not exposed to weather or um chloride was not used when filling with
livestock. ballast.)

2. Thoroughly clean the Tractor and 13. Inspect Tractor for worn or broken
touch-up painted surfaces with genuine MF parts and replace, as necessary. Always
paint, available at your authorized MF Deal- use genuine MF parts.
er in quarts, gallons and handy spray packs.
14. Gas Models Only:
3. Lubricate all grease fittings with the
proper type of pressure gun grease (see a. Remove spark plugs and regap
''Lubrication'' section). to 0.025". Before installing
spark plugs, pour two table-
4. Drain engine crankcase and refill spoons of SAE 30 motor oil in
with a good quality engine oil possessing a each spark plug hole. Crank en-
rust inhibiting additive. Replace oil filter gine over a few times, then re-
element. install spark plugs.

5. Drain transmission and hydraulic b. Remove fuel tank sediment bowl

system. Refill transmission and hydraulic and filter screen. Drain all fuel
system with eight gallons of special oil (see from tank and carburetor bowl
''Lubrication" section), available only by removing drain plug in bot-
through your authorized MF Dealer. tom of c a r bu r et o r. Replace
drain plug, filter screen and
6. With the hydraulic control levers, sediment bowl.
raise the hydraulic lift linkage to the trans-
port position. The internal hydraulic cyl-
inder will then be full of oil, thus preventing 15. Diesel Models Only:
corrosion in the cylinder.
a. Drain the agglomerator bowl on
7. Remove the air filter element and the fuel filter.
clean. Refer to ''Servicing the Air Filter.''
b. Fill fuel tank with clean diesel
8. Check power steering reservoir oil fuel, adding a reputable brand
level and fill, if necessary. of rust inhibiting oil. See oil
manufacturer's directions for
9. Clean and repack front wheel bear- mixing instructions .
ings (see "Lubrication'' section).
c. "Air-bleed" the fuel system
10. Start engine and bring to normal op- (see "Servicing" section).
erating temperature.
d. Start engine and allow it to run
11. Drain and flush cooling system. until blue smoke appears out ex-
Fill with anti-freeze, using a suitable rust haust pipe, then shut off engine.
inhibitor.
16. Remove battery and inspect its con -
12. Jack up Tractor and place it on dition. Store battery in a cool place, keep-
sturdy blocks to remove weight from tires. ing it fully charged.

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 REMOVING TRACTOR FROM STORAGE
1. Install fully charged battery. This is 6. Lubricate all grease fittings with the
a negative ground electrical system. proper type and quality of pressure gun
grease (See ''Lubrication'' section).
2. Fill fuel tank with clean, high quality
fuel. 7. On diesel models, "air-bleed" the
fuel system (see "Servicing" section).
3. Check oil level in engine crankcase
and transmission. 8. Start Tractor and allow it to run for
10 to 15 minutes. Observe all instruments,
4. Remove coverings from exhaust pipe paying particular attention to the ammeter,
and air filter inlet. oil pressure gauge and temperature gauge.

5. Check tightness of all nuts, bolts and 9. Drive Tractor without load, at slow
screws; tighten as necessary. speeds, noting the instruments and general
operation.

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 TROUBLE-SHOOTING

TROUBLE-SHOOTING DIESEL TRACTOR Engine Operation Rough

1. Injection pump incorrectly timed.

Engine Cranking Failure 2. Faulty injectors.

1. Dual range shift lever not in '' neu- 3. Faulty injection pump.
tral" position.

2. Loose, grounded, shorted or broken Excessive Engine Exhaust Smoke

wiring. Check connections on all switches.
1. Faulty injectors.
3. Discharged or weak battery.
2. Incorrect injection pump timing.
4. Inoperative starting motor.
3. Clogged air cleaner.

4. Improper valve adjustment.

Engine Cranks but Fails to 5. Burned, worn or sticking valves.
Start-Fuel System
6. Excessive operation at low engine
1. Lack of fuel in the tank. Fill tank speeds.
and" air-bleed" the system.

2. Excessive air in the fuel system.

"Air-bleed'' the entire fuel system. Injection Pump Maximum Speed
Incorrect
3. Fuel shut-off control rod in the "off"
position. 1. Throttle linkage damaged. Replace
and adjust linkage.
4. Fuel filters "clogged". Replace
filter and "air-bleed" the system. 2. Faulty injection pump governor.
Have your MF Dealer check the pump.
5. Faulty injector assembly. Have your
MF Dealer test and service or replace the
assembly. Loss of Power

6. Injection pump failure. Have your 1. Plugged fuel filter.

MF Dealer check the pump.
2. Worn rings, pistons or sleeves,
7. Injection timing incorrect. Have burned or sticking valves.
your MF Dealer correctly time the pump.
3. Faulty injection pump governor link-
age.

4. Faulty throttle or governor linkage.

Engine Cranks but Fails to Start -
Air System 5. Blown head gasket.

1. Air cleaner inlet tube restricted. 6. Brakes dragging.

2. Plugged or "clogged" air cleaner. 7. Improper valve adjustment.

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 8. Clogged air cleaner. 2. Improper pump timing. Have your
MF Dealer time your injection pump.
9. Fuel shut-off rod linkage incorrect.

10. Faulty pump timing. Engine Will Not Stop

1. Fuel shut-off rod linkage incorrect.

Excessive Fuel Consumption Readjust linkage.

1. Faulty injectors. 2. Improper pump fun ctioning . Have

your MF Deale r check.
2. Pump timing incorrect.

3. Fuel pressure line leakage. Engine Knock

4. Burned , worn or sticking valves. 1. Faulty injectors.

5. Worn pistons, rings or sleeves. 2. Timing advanced. Have your MF

Dealer correctly time the injecti on pump .
6. Improver valve adjustment, worn or
bent push rods.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GASOLINE
7. Engine overheating.
TRACTOR
8. Clutch slippage.
Engine Cranking Failure
9. Brakes dragging.
1. Dual range shift lever not in "neu-
10. Excessive exhaust back-pressure. tral" position.
11. Faulty cooling system thermostat. 2. Loose, grounded, shorted or broken
wiring. Check connections on all switches,
12. Clogged air cleaner or air pipe. solenoid, starting motor and battery.

3. Discharged battery.
Erratic Misfire 4. Inoperative starting motor.
1. Faulty injectors.
Engine Cranks but Will Not Start -
2. Weak or broken valve springs.
Ignition Spark Failure
3. Sticky valves. 1. Loose, grounded, shorted or broken
ignition wiring. Check connections on igni-
4. Excessive air in system. tion switch, ammeter, coil, distributor and
spark plugs.
5. Plugged fuel filter.
2. Mechanical failure of spark plugs --
6. Water in fuel. cracked or broken porcelain, incorrect gap
setting, electrodes fouled.

3. Distributor failure. Inspect cap for

Injection Pump Idle Speed Incorrect cracks, carbon traces and condition of wire
terminals. Wipe clean of dirt and moisture.
1. Idle speed stop screw adjusted incor- Inspect rotor, breaker points, condenser
rectly. Reset stop screw 725 to 775 rpm. and wiring connections.

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 4. Faulty coil. Remove high tension Excessive Fuel Consumption
wire from center of distributor and hold end
of wire about 1/4" from suitable ground. 1. Fuel leak.
With ignition switch ''on'', crank engine and
note if coil produces spark. It should pro- 2. Fouled air cleaner.
duce a strong blue spark, not a weak yellow
one. If no spark occurs, check all primary 3. Timing off.
wiring before condemning coil.
4. Automatic spark advance not working
properly.
Engine Cranks but Will Not Start - 5. Distributor points need replacing.
Carburetion Failure
6. Spark plugs need servicing or re-
1. Choke not pulled out when engine is placing.
cold.
7. Faulty wiring.
2. Throttle closed.
8. Improper valve timing.
3. Fuel shut-off valve not open.
9. Burned, worn or sticking valves.
4. Fuel tank empty.
10. Worn pistons, rings or sleeves.
5. Clogged vent in fuel cap.
11. Improper valve adjustment, worn or
6. Clogged fuel filter or screens. bent push rods.
7. Restricted fuel line. 12. Engine overheating.
8. Restricted carburetor passages. 13. Clutch slipping.
9. Water deposited in carburetor. In
14. Brakes dragging.
cold temperatures, water freezing would
prevent gasoline flow.
15. Excessive exhaust back pressure.
10. Air cleaner inlet tube restricted.

11. Clogged air cleaner.

12. Throttle and/or governor linkage in- Excessive Oil Consumption

operative or incorrectly a~justed.
1. Oil leak.
13. Air leak in fuel line.
2. Plugged breather pipe.
14. Cracked or broken intake manifold.
3. Worn valve guides.
15. Valves sticking.
4. Worn, broken or ill-fitted rings.

Engine Cranks Slowly 5. Worn, scored or out-of-round cyl-

inders or pistons.
1 . Weak battery.
6. Worn ring grooves .
2. Crankcase oil too heavy for temper-
ature. 7. Inverted rings.

3. Defective starter or connections. 8. Stuck piston rings.

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 9. Worn neoprene oil guard gaskets on Pre-Ignition
the intake valves.
1. Poor grade of fuel.

2. Ignition timing too far advanced.

Loss of Power 3. Engine overheating.

1. Dirty carburetor. 4. Heavy carbon deposits in the com-

bustion chamber.
2. Faulty ignition.
5. Spark plugs of improper heat range.
3. Worn rings, pistons, or sleeves;
burned or sticking valves. 6. Insufficient tappet clearance.

4. Faulty governor operation. 7. Burned or worn valves.

5. Faulty throttle, governor or choke 8. Improper distributor advance.

linkage.

6. Crack in intake manifold or leaky Continuous Misfire

gasket.
1. Stuck or burned valves.
7. Blown head gasket.
2. Blown head gasket.
8. Brakes dragging.
3. Faulty ignition.
9. Improper valve adjustment, worn or
bent push rods . 4. Improper timing.

10. Excessive exhaust back-pressure.

Engine Overheating
11. Clogged air cleaner.
1. Thermostat stuck closed.

2. Water leakage - - too low water level.

Erratic Misfire 3. Fan belt slipping.

1. Dirty carburetor. 4. Clogged radiator core.

2. Weak or broken valve springs. 5. Carburetor mixture too lean.

3. Sticking valves. 6. Improper ignition timing.

4. Faulty ignition. 7. Fouled cooling system.

8. Improper valve timing.

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 ACCESSORIES
Especially designed accessories are available for your MF 135 Tractor from your au-
thorized Massey-Ferguson Dealer. These accessories will adapt your Tractor to your spe-
cial operating requirements as well as increasing its efficiency, comfort and safety.

677 061 - Leveling Box (Left Side)

677 118 - Spacer - Rear Axle Extension (6" B. C.) (to 88" Tread)
677 160 - PTO Pulley Drive Kit
677 191 - Swinging Drawbar - Special Tractor (5/8" Studs)
6 77 19 7 - Adjustable Top Link
677 218 - Front Wheel Weights (16" Wheels) (Inner) (Use w/677 315)
677 240 - Linkage Drawbar (Cat. I)
677 242 - Drawbar Stay Links (Cat. I)
677 265 - Auxiliary Hydraulic Valve (2 Spool)
677 272 - Hitch Pin, Chain & Retainer Assembly
677 277 - Cigarette Lighter (12 Volt)
677 289 - Linkage Stabilizer (Right Side)
677 290 - Linkage Stabilizer (Left Side)
677 315 - Front Wheel Weights - 16" Wheels (Outer) (Use w/677 218)
677 333 - 2'' x 8'' Remote Hyd raulic Cylinder (Double-Acting)
677 334 - 2-1/2" x 8" Remote Hydraulic Cylinder (Double-Acting)
677 335 - 2" x 8" Remote Hydraulic Cylinder (Single-Acting)
677 336 - Hydraulic Hose Set (2 Hoses 105" & 114") (Double-Acting Cylinders)
677 337 - Hydraulic Hose Set (2 Hoses 129" & 138") (Double-Acting Cylinders)
677 338 - Hydraulic Hose (105") (Single-Acting Cylinder)
677 339 - Hydraulic Hose (129") (Single-Acting Cylinder)
677 347 - Belt Pulley - 10-1/4" Dia. (Use w/677 160)
677 361 - Tool Box (For Dished-Type Fenders)
677 401 - Front End Weight
677 404 - Leveling Box (Left Side) (Use on Models w/10-1/2" Lift Arm Center Dim.)
677 407 - Frame - Front Weight (Use w/677 401)
677 408 - Swinging Drawbar (Special) (For 3/4" Studs)
677 412 - Lockout Cartridge (Use w /677 421 Valve)
677 419 - Hose & Coupler Kit (Single) (Use w/677 421 & 677 464)
677 420 - Hose & Coupler Kit (Double) (Use w/677 421 & 677 464)
677 421 - Auxiliary Control Valve - External Hydraulic Cylinder (2 Spool)
677 423 - Roller Type Swinging Drawbar (For 3/4" Studs)
677 438 - PTO Guard Assembly
677 439 - PTO Extension & Guard (Short)
677 444 - Hose Extension - 36''
677 446 - Hose Extension - 96"
677 447 - Spring Suspension Seat
677 452 - Dual Rear Wheel Spacers (6" Bolt Circle)
677 453 - Pulley Drive Adaptor (Use w/677 369) (1/2" Attach. Bolts)
677 464 - Single Spool Auxiliary Valve - Complete
677 466 - Vertical Exhaust
677 468 - Vertical Pre-Cleaner
677 484 - Tail Lamp & Liscense Plate Bracket
677 493 - Lamp - Implement Warning
677 565 - Lock Valve

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677 579 - Adjustable Linkage Stabilizers (Vineyard Tractor)
677 584 - Pre-Cleaner Kit (Vertical)
677 608 - Lock Valve
680 337 - Drawbar Hammer Strap (Use w/677 423)
1374 026 - Pressure Control Coupler (Chain Type) Hitch
1538 101 - SAFETY FRAME (See your MF Dealer)

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 SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE:

Gasoline:

Model ....................................................... Perkins - AG3. 152

No. of Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 6 inches
Piston Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 inches
Total Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152. 7 cu. ins.
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. 5 to 1
Firing Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3
Lubrication (at 2000 rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure fed at 40-55 psi
Valve Clearance:
Hot - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intake 0. 012 inch
Exhaust 0. 015 inch
Idle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 ± 25 rpm
Maximum Speed (no load) ......................................... 2225-2275 rpm
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Variable speed centrifugal, fly weight

Diesel:

Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Perkins - AD3. 152

No. of Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 inches
Piston Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 inches
Total Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152. 7 cu. ins.
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18. 5 to 1
Firing Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3
Lubrication (at 2000 rpm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure fed at 40-55 psi
Valve Clearance:
Hot - Intake & Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 010''
Cold - Intake & Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 012''
Idle Speed ........................................................... 725-775 rpm
Maximum Speed (no load) ......................................... 2135-2185 rpm
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Built-in injection pump

FUEL SYSTEM:

Gasoline:

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gravity flow

Carburetor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up draft dustproof type

Diesel:

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure-fed
Primary Fuel Pump . ............................................ Diaphragm type
Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One filter, full flow, w /replaceable element

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 Injection Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CA V distributor type
Fuel Injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CA V multi-hole type
Injection Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 B. T. D. C.

COOLING SYSTEM:
Type ................. ...... Circulated by a centrifugal pump, with a by-pass system.
Flow thermostatically controlled through the radiator
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 psi

POWER TRAIN:

Clutch
Tractors with" Live" PTO Type ............................... Dual dry-disc
Primary Clutch .... ......................... Coil spring-loaded, 11" dia.
Secondary Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belleville spring-loaded, 9" dia.
Tractors with ''Independent'' PTO or Transmission PTO
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single dry-disc - 11" dia.
Six-Speed Transmission . . . . . . . . . . Constant mesh, helical primary reduction gears
with spur-type speed change gears. Transmission
operated in conjunction with planetary reduction
gear assembly which provides six forward speeds
and two reverse speeds.
Multi-Power Transmission . . . . . . . . Constant mesh, helical primary reduction gears
with spur-type speed change gears. Transmission
operates in conjunction with planetary reduction
gear assembly and 2-stage compounding in com-
bination with sliding gear and planetary compound-
ing gear, providing twelve forward speeds and four
reverse speeds.
Eight-Speed Transmission .......... Consists of a four-speed forward and one-speed
reverse ''sliding'' gear set, compounded by a dual-
range planetary reduction gear set. The dual-
range planetary, connected to the transmission
main shaft, provides eight speeds forward and two
reverse.
POWER TAKE-OFF:
Shaft ............................................ . Splined, 1-3/8'' dia. ASAE std.
Control:
"Live" PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-position shift lever
(Engine) (Neutral) (Ground)
''Independent'' PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-position shift lever ("On") ("Off")
Transmission PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-position shift lever (Neutral) (Engine)
Shaft Speed:
"Live" PTO - Engine ............................ 540 rpm at 1700 engine rpm
Ground ........... 1 revolution per approx. 20'' of forward travel
"Independent" PTO - "On" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm at 1700 engine rpm
Transmission PTO - Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 rpm at 1500 engine rpm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Gasoline:
Battery:
Make Massey-Ferguson - negative ground

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 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Amp/Hour Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Alternator:
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delco-Remy
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charging Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 amp.
Regulator:
Make Delco-Remy
Distributor:
Make Delco-Remy
Recommended Timing - Max.
Engine Speed - 2250 rpm .................................... 270 B. T.D. C.
Contact Point Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set at . 021 inch
Starter Motor:
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delco-Remy
Spark Plugs:
Make (std. factory equip.) .................................... Champion N12Y
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14mm
Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 025 inch

Diesel:

Battery:
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Massey-Ferguson - negative ground
Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Amp/Hour Rate - "Independent" PTO Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
''Live'' PTO Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Generator:
Make ............................................................ Delco-Remy
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charging Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 amp.
Regulator:
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delco- Remy
Starter Motor:
Make ............. . .............................................. Delco-Remy

BRAKES:

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical, double expanding shoe, self-energizing

Shoe Dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 inch diameter, 2 inches wide, 118 square inch area
Pedal Free Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4 inch

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:

Lift Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Constant running, scotch yoke, piston-type

Maximum Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800 psi
Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. 8 gpm at 2000 engine rpm and 1500 psi
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oscillating control valve on inlet side of pump

CAPACITIES:
Fuel Tank 10.2 U.S. - 8.3 Imp. gals.

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 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10. 5 U.S. - 8. 7 Imp qts.
Crankcase - w /o Filter Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 U.S. - 5 Imp. qts.
Crankcase - w/Filter Change . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . 6.5 U.S. - 5.4 Imp. qts.
Transmission, Differential and Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 U.S. - 6. 7 Imp. gals.
Power Steering Reservoir .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . l U.S. - . 8 Imp. qts.

TIRE SIZE:

Rear ................................................. 12.4/11-28, 4-Ply Rating, Rl

13. 6/12-28, 4-Ply Rating, Rl
'~14. 9/13-24, 4-Ply Rating, Rl
18.4/15-16A, 6--Ply Rating, Rl, R3

''Required Fender Code 640 805

in place of Fender Code 640 878
whenever Tire Code 640 887 is
specified.

Front 5.50-16, 4-PlyRating, F2

6.00-16, 4-PlyRating, F2
6.50-16, 4-Ply Rating, F2
7. 50-10, 6-Ply Rating, F3

DIMENSIONS:

Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-3/8 inches

Minimum Width:
Deluxe, Special, Orchard Tractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-7/16 inches
Vineyard Tractor ............................................... 51-7 /8 inches
Gi'ound Clearance - Minimum - 14. 9/13-24 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5/8 inches
Ground Clearance - Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1/2 inches
Turning Radius - w /Brakes . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 feet

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 All NEW Massey-Ferguson agricultural machines and equipment (hereafter called products) are sold
by the dealer upon the following warranty and agreement given by the dealer, WHICH IS IN LIEU OF A D
EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, and any other
obligation on the part of the dealer or Massey-Ferguson. The dealer neither assumes nor authorizes any person
to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale of such products. The obligation of the dealer
or Massey-Ferguson, under this warranty, is limited to replacing parts, at no charge to the Buyer, which prove
defective with normal and proper use of the product for the purpose intended.
This warranty applies only to a new, unused Massey-Ferguson product, there being no warranty of
any nature in respect to used products or new products that have been modified or altered, repaired,
neglected, or used in any way which, in the opinion of the dealer or Massey-Ferguson, adversely affects
its performance.
All such new, unused Massey-Ferguson products are warranted to be free from defects in material
or workmanship, which may cause failure, for a period of twelve months from date of delivery to Buyer or
1500 hours of use, whichever occurs first.
It is the responsibility of the Buyer, at his expense, to transport the machine or equipment to the
dealer's service shop or, alternatively, to reimburse the- dealer for any travel or transportation expense
involved in fulfilling this warranty . When requested by the dealer, part or parts shall be returned for inspec-
tion, transportation prepaid, to a place designated by the dealer. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE BUYER BE
ENTITLED TO RECOVER FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, LOSS OF CROPS, INCONVENIENCE, RENTAL OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF
PROFITS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS.

DEALER REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY

Massey-Ferguson repair or replacement parts, supplied by the dealer, will be warranted for ninety
days from date of replacement or the balance of the unexpired warranty period of the base machine,
whichever period shall be longer. The exchange of a new part for the defective part shall constitute com-
pliance with this warranty.

MASSEY-FERGUSON ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT BATTERY WARRANTY

Notwithstanding any other provisions hereof the original equipment batteries are warranted for full re-
placement for the first three months and on a pro-rated replacement cost of the remaining 21 months.

RUBBER TIRE WARRANTY

Rubber tires are warranted directly by the respective tire manufacturer only and not by the dealer
or Massey-Ferguson.
 NEW TRACTOR REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION CERTIFICATE c

MASSEY-FERGUSON

Follow Manufuturer'1 Instructions when performing inspection

REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PROCESSED IMMEDIATELY AFTER SALE FOR PROPER COVERAGE UNDER WARRANTY
Inspect the following and adjust if necessary

ENGINE
D Radiator filled with solution D Service air cleaner
D Cooling system connections D Air cleaner connections
D Fan belt tension D Fuel line connections
D Engine Oil D Activate Battery
D All oil drain plugs D Carburetor adjustment
D Temperature gauge reading 0 Engine RPM (idle)
D Oi I pressure D Engine RPM (full throttle)
D Electrical connections D Governor performance
D Ignition timing Gas and L.P.G.
0 , Alternator charging rate
CHASSIS
D Tire Inflation D Trans., Diff. and Planetary oil level
D Clutch pedal .free travel D Wheel rim and hub bolts (rear)
0 P. T. 0. Shift Lever D Brake adjustment
D Steering Gear D Drive test
D Front wheel hub bolts D Is operator's manual with tractor
D Hydraulic System Performance D Lubricate all fittings

Signature__,,~
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D Torque all chassis bolts

INSPECTION PERFORMED BY: _ _ _ _ _ __

Explained the following to the owner

D Lubrication and filter service D Power take off operation
D Air cleaner service D Wheel tread adjustment
D Instruments and controls D Draining of engine and radiator
D Drawbar installation D Breaking in the new tractor
D Tire and battery care D Operator's manual
D Diesel Fuel system D Storage

Purchaser's Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ADDRESS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

C O U N T Y - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DELIVERY D A T E - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

UNIT BOUGHT BY: Farmer _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , Non-Farmer._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

DEALER'S S I G N A T U R E - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Write in service to 1te used fer)

Owner hereby acknowledges receipt from the Dealer of the OPERATOR'S MANUAL and of the WARRANTY AND AGREEMENT
relative to the above machine and that prior to the sale such warranty was explained to and understood by Owner and that Owner
agrees to the provisions hereof.
Owner's Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Important
In order for Dealer to qualify for warranty this certificate must be completed and mailed.
This copy for C.W.P.
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FARM
MACHINERY

When it comes to service ••• see your

Massey-Ferguson dealer for all your service needs.

He has the facilities and the train ing to Drovide

the kind of service that wi l! keep your

MF equ ipment on the job.

Form No. 1448 077 M6 4173- W.A. Printed in U .S. A