Operator's Manual

AND

Assembly
Instructions

MF 255, MF 265 AND MF 275

TRACTORS

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.

f 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 equipment is covered by a written warranty which will be provided

to 'You by yOur M-F Dealer at time of purchase.
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Massey-Ferguson reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its prod­
ucts 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 specifications of its products and the state­
ments and descriptions contained in this publication.

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

Massey-Ferguson Industries Limited

915 KING STREET WEST, TORONTO, CANADA
 SAFETY PRECAUTI ONS

The safety of the operator is one of the m a i n concerns in desig n i ng a nd developing a Tra ctor . Designers bu i ld
in many safety feat u res. H oweve r, every yea r accidents occLir wh ich cou l d nave been a voided by a few seconds
of thought a nd a mo re careful a pproach to h a nd l i ng farm mach i nery a n d i mplements . Yo u , the operator, can
red uce the possibi l ity cf dn a ccident by observing the fol l owi ng preca utions.

PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF THESE PRECAUTIONS

ARE NOT FOL LOWED

• Keep a l l s h ie lds i n place. • Never refu e l Tractor whe n eng i ne is r u n n i ng . Do

• Never attem pt sta rting engine while sta nd i ng a long­
side Tractor. Start e n g i ne wh i le sitt i ng in operator's
seat.
• DO NOT by-pass sta rte r safety switch with "home
made" wiring . Consult MF Dealer if. sta rte r safety
switch should m a lfu nct i o n .
• M a ke s u re a l l o n - l ookers a re i n a safe position
before sta rting to operate.
not smoke wh i l e f i l l ing fuel t a n k or servicing fuel
system .
• Add coo l a nt t o rad iator o n ly when e n g i n e i s stopped
or i d l i ng s lowly. T u r n rad iator cap slowly to rel ieve
pressu re when removi ng cap.
• Before m a k i ng repa i rs i n e l ectr ica l system, dis­
connect battery cables. This prevents spa rks which
create a dangerous fire hazard .

• Never operate the Tractor e ng i ne i n a c losed b u i ld­
ing.
• O n Tractors eq u i pped with safety fra m e u se the
seat belt. Do not use seat belt with o u t safety fra me.
• Be pa rticu l a r about loose clot .h i ng which can catch
easi ly in m ov i ng parts.
• Use care a n d caution when t ra nsporting on rough
road o r h i g hway.
• O n ly you , the operator, should be perm itted on
Tractor when it is i n operation. N eve r a l low a nyone
to r ide on Tractor or equ ipment.
• Keep a firm g rip on the steering whee l at all t i m es .
• Couple bra ke ped a l s w h e n tra nsporti n g .
• Avoid spa rks a ro u n d battery that h a s been recently
c h a rg ed , as hydrogen gas is g iven off a n d may
expl ode.
• Be s u re a l l . hydra u l ic con nections a re tight. Before
d iscon nect i ng l i nes a n d h oses of Tractor hyd ra u l ic
system, be s u re to rel ieve a l l pressures. Escaping
hydra u l ic o i l u nder pressu re can cause i n j u ry.
• Never use m a kesh ift j a cks when adjusting tread
width sett i ng s .
• W h e n prepa r i ng c a l c i u m c h loride so l u tion for l i q u id
t i re ba l la st, never p o u r water on c a l c i u m ch l oride.
A ch lorine gas i s generated wh ich ca n be explosive.
This can be avoided by s lowly add i ng the calci u m
ch loride f l a kes t o t h e water a n d stiring u nti l dis­
solved.

• Reduce speed o f Tractor on c u rves , rou g h ground • Period ica lly check a l l nuts a nd bolts for tig htness,
and h i l ls ides so there i s no c h a nce of overt u r n i n g . especia lly wheels a n d h u bs.

• S udden .u p h i l l t u r n s on steep s lopes s h o u ld b e • Always u se head l a m ps a n d work lamps for night

avoided.
%.
• N ever leave �rtg i n e 'r u nA. i n g wh i le working on Trac­
tor, or whi le eq u ir>ment is be i ng adju sted, u n less
specifica lly recom mended.
• Do not leave a n i mp lement i n ra ised position when
not i n use. Lbwer i mplement to g ro u nd .
• To avoid rearward u pset, d o not p u l l by h itch ing
to axle housing o r a n y other point except a n a p­
proved M F d rawbar.
• Before dismounting from Tractor, p la ce gears h i ft
levers i n "Neutra l ", engage parking bra ke, a n d
sh ut eng i ne off.
work.
• When driving Tractor and i mp l e me nt on a road or
h ig hway, whether at night or d u ring the day, use
i m plement a ccessory l ig hts a nd SMV Identification
Embl e m . The u se of flash i ng a m ber l ig hts is a .ccept­
able i n m ost loca l ities, h owever, som e localities
proh ibit t h e i r use. Loca l laws s ho u ld be checked
for a l l h ig hway l i g ht i n g a nd m a r k i ng req u i rements.
• As a safety preca ution, it is reco m m ended that a
fire ext i n g u isher be ca rried o n the Tractor at a l l
t i m es .
• Remember - "SAFETY" is o n ly a word u ntil it i s
put i nto practice .

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 Look for this symbol to point out important safety pre­
cautions. It means - ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

1. KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE 5. KEEP OTHEkS OFF TRACTOR AND EOUIPMENT

2. MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF TRACTOR 6. REDUCE SPEED WHEN MOVING OVER ROUGH
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OR OPERATING TERRAIN OR MAKING SHARP TURNS

3. STOP ENGINE. LOWER EOUIPMENT TO GROUND 7. COUPLE BRAKE PEDALS TOGETHER FOR TRANSPORT
AND SET PARKING LOCK OR BRAKE BEFORE SPEEDS
DISMOUNTING OR SERVICING TRACTOR
8. USE SMV EMBLEM AND FlASHING WARNING
4. KEEP HANDS FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY LIGHTS ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS UNLESS
FROM POWER DRIVEN PARTS PROHIBITED BY LAW

ACAUTION 531814 Ml
540 P.T. O. RPM
TO AVOID POSSIBLE SERIOUS
INJURY, KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN
PLACE WHEN USING P.T.O.
ACAUTION
STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING HOT PRESSURIZED SYSTEM­
P.T.O. SHAFTS REMOVE CAP SLOWLY
FASTEN ORAWBAR AT CENTER
POSITION WHEN OPERATING P.T.O.
DRIVEN MACHINES ATTACHED TO
DRAWBAR
CONSULT OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

ACAUTION AWARNING
TO AVOID POSSIBLE
TRACTOR OVERTURN, STAY CLEAR
PULL ONLY FROM OF FAN
ORAWBAR OR LOWER WHILE ENGINE
LINKS OF THREE IS RUNNING
POINT HITCH.
529202 Ml
539531 M2

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 I MPORTANT D IESEL FUEL PRECAUT I ONS

THE F UEL I NJECTI O N EQU I PMENT IS DES IG NED FOR EFFIC IEN CY, DU RABI LITY A N D LO NG LI FE. HOWEVER,
IT CAN BE SER I O U S LY DAMAGED BY WATER, SEDI MENT OR I N C O R R ECT FUEL. THE EXTENT OF TROU BLE­
FREE O PERATION A N D THE ACTUAL LIFE O F THE C O M P O N ENTS WILL DEPEND O N THE CARE GIVEN THE
SYSTEM .
READ THE I N FO R MATION LI STED ON T H I S PAGE TH O R O U G H LY A N D A D O PT THE R EC O M MEN DED PRAC­
TICES. ADHERENCE TO T H ESE PRACTICES WILL ASS U R E ECO N O M ICAL, TRO U B LE- F REE OPERATION AND
SATI S FACTION WITH A D I ESEL TRACTO R .
1. Se lect a REPUTAB LE S U P P LIER a nd b u y o n ly C LEAN diesel f u e l w h i ch m eets t h e REQU I RED S PECI­
F ICAT I O N S .
2. Keep fuel clean b y a d h e r i n g t o the fol lowi ng practices:
a. Store fuel in t a n ks eq u i pped with a WATER TRAP. DRAIN TRAP R EG U LA R LY. Do not store d iesel fuel in
ga lva n ized tanks .
b. If it is necessa ry t o store the fuel i n d r u ms, make s u re they a re free o f WATER , GASOLINE A N D SEDIMENT.
Keep d r u m s u nder cover a way from d i rect s u n l ig ht a nd ra i n . Keep p l u g s in pla ce a nd tight.
c. Once in place, avoid moving the t a n k or d r u m .
d . Do not u se t h e l a s t few g a l lons o f fuel from t h e storage tank, a s i t is l i kely t o conta i n water and sedi ment.
e . H a nd l e fuel as l ittle as poss i b le . AVO ID U S I N G CANS AND F U N N ELS TO TRANSFER FUEL, AS THEY
ARE D I F F I C U LT TO KEEP C LEA N .
3 . F i l l Tractor f u e l t a n k at the e n d o f each day's operation t o prevent conden stio n .
4 . Replace t h e fuel fi lters at t h e reco m mended hou rly i nterva ls. DI RTY F U EL F I LTER S WILL RED UCE
POWER. M a ke s u re to CAREFU LLY C LEAN the outside of the fi lters before removing. U S E O N LY GEN U I N E M F
F I LTER ELEM ENTS .
5. If the i njection p u mp, i njecto rs or the fuel system sho u ld . req u i re adj u stment or servici ng, CALL THE
MASSEY-FERG U S O N DEALER . He h a s the specia l tra i n i n g and tools req u i red to do the job properly.
IMPORTA N T: DO NO T WA SH A HOT ENGINE AS YOU MA Y FOUL UP THE INJEC TION PUMP.

Fuel Tank Fill Point

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 FUEL SPECIFICATI ONS
. 1 f u e l , is recom­
D i ese l fuels a re classified as e ither a No. 1 (No. 1-D) or No. 2 ( No . 2-D) f u e l . The grade N o
se rvice when the a i r temperat u re is below 320 F. The grade No. 2 f u e l , which will prod u ce more work
me nded for
or a bove . See Chart for fuel requ Ire-
per ga lio n , is reco m mended for service whe n the a i r temperatu re is 320 F.
ments.
a
L I M ITING R E QUI R E M ENTS F O R DI ESEL F U E L OILS
ASTM Design ation: 0975

Carbon
Water
Pour ReSIdue Distillation Tempera· Vi,cosityat 100 F
Fla,h and Corper
Point.
Point on. 10 Ash. tures. de� F (de� C) (3H Ci Sulfur. Celane
Sedi- StriP
Grade "f Diesel Fud Oil de� ... percent wei�ht "ci�ht Num-
de� F ment. Corro-
(de� Resld- percent Kinematic. cSt pacent ber-'
(de� Ci volume 90 percont Point sio"
C) uum. (or SUSI
pcn.:cnt
percent

Min Max M .. Max Max Min Max Min M., Max Max Min

No. I-D 1\ volatile distillate fuel 011 for en�ines 100 0r 0.05 0. 15 0.01 550 1.4 �.� a 50 No.3 40'
in service rCQuirin� frequent speed and k�al (2H7.8) (J4.4) or legal
load chan�es. PH)

No. �-D 1\ distillate fuel oil of lower volatillt) 125 or O.OS 0..15 0.01 540' 640 2.0- 4J '0.50" 1\:". 3 40'
for e ngines In indust rial and hca\'� k�al (2H 2.2) (JJ8) fJ2.6) (40.1) or legal
mobile service. (51.7)

No. 4-D A fuel oil for 10" and medium speed 130 or 050 0.10 5.8 26.4 2.0 30'
engines. k�al (451 ( 125)
(54.4)

o To meet special operating ,ondilions. modifications of IndiVidual limitln� requirements rna) be &i@.rccd upon between purchaser. seller. and manufacturer.
'For cold weather operation. the pour point should he 'pe<ified 10 ... (S.h C) helo" the ambient temperature at "hich the engine is to be operated e.cept "here fuel oil heating
facilities arc provided.
· When pour point less than a ... ( . 17 M CI i, spc<ified. the minimum visco,it)
,hall be 1.X cSt (.12.0 SUS) and the minimum 90 percent point shall he waived.
• In countries outside the U.S.A .• other sulfur limits may apply .

•' Where cetane number by MethOd 061.1. is not aVJilable. I\STM Method D 976. Calculated Cetane Index of Distillate Fuels' may be used as an approximation. Where there
is disa�reement. Method 0613 shall be the referee method.
· Low-atmospheric temperatures as well as cn�inc operation at high altitude) mayrequire uS( of ruels with higher C(lane ratings.

TRACTOR IDENTI FICAT I ON

Each M F Tractor is identified by means of a Tractor Seri a l N u mber. As a f u rther identification, engi ne, axle
a nd transm i ssion is provided with a Ser i a l N u m ber.
TO E NSUR E PR O M PT, E FFIC I E NT S E RVICE WHEN O R D E R I N G PARTS O R R EQU ESTI N G R E PA I R S FROM
AUT H O R IZ E D MF D EALE R , R E C O R D THE S E R IAL NUM B E R S I N S PACES PROV I D E D .

T RACT O R S E RIAL N UM B E R

Lower ce nter of i nstru m e nt console.

AXL E S E RIAL N UM B E R

Left top side o f center housing.

ENGIN E S ERIA L N U M B E R

Left rear side o f cyl inder block.

T RANSMISSION S ERIA L N UM B ER

R ight top side of transm ission housing.

NO TE: Reference to left-hand and right-hand used throughout the Manual refers to the position
when seated in operator's seat, facing forward.

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 INDEX

PAGE PAGE

P RE-DELIVERY I N S PECTI O N 5 Coo l i n g Syste m ................... . ....

. . . 34
Care of Coo l i ng System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
I NSTRUM ENTS AND CONTROLS ..... ....... . 6 Fa n Belt Adj u st m e nt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Fan B e lt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
G R OUN D SPEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Engine Air F i lters . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .
. . . . 35
S p a rk Arrestor M uffl e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
O P E RATIO N . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 10 C l utch Ped a l Adj u stment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Starting Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... 10 B ra ke Adj u stment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
E n g i n e O peration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 10 Replacing C ra n kshaft O i l
S h ifting G ea rs . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . ... . . 10 a n d F i lter E lement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
M u lti-Power Tra n s m i ss i o n . . . . . . . . . . . ...... 11 Replacing Tra nsmission, D ifferent i a l
B reak-In Proced u re . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ...... 11 a n d Hydra u l i c System O i l . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 38
Stopping Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ...... 12 Auxi l i a ry Hydra u l i c Syste m
Towing Tractor . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .....
. 12 F i lter Element . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . 39
E n g i ne Operati n g .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . ...... 12 Power Ste e r i ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Eng i ne Not O perating . . . . . . ... . . . . . . ..... 12 Rear Axle P l a n etary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 40
O perating Hyd ra u l i c Syste m . . . . . . . . . ....... 12 Ti res - Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
D rawbars . . . . . . ... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .
. .. . . . . . 15 Tire Press u re C h a rt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . 40
Power Take-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . .. . . . . .. . 15 C a re of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
D ifferenti a l Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 16 Liqu id We i g ht Per Ti re - C h a rt . . . . . .. . . . 41
Attaching a nd Deta c h i n g I m p l e me nts . .. . . .. 16 Wheel Tread Widths . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
F ront Wheel A l i g n m e nt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
LUB R I CATION A N D P E R I O D I C Replac i ng Front Wheel Beari ngs . . . . . . . .. . 43
MAINTENANCE S C H EDULE . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . 22 . Tractor Storage . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 43
R e moving Tractor From Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
TORQUE VALUE CHART . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
TROUBLE-SH OOTI N G .................... . . . 45
SERVICING . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .
. ... .. ... . .. . 27
D i esel F u e l System . .. . . . ... . . . ... .. ... . .. . 'n ACCESSO R I E S . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Replacing F u e l F i lter E l e m e nts . . .. ... . .. . 27
A i r-B leed ing F u e l Syste m . . . . ... .. ... . .. . 27 SPECiFiCAT I O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Low Idle Adj u stment . . . . . . . . . ... .. ... . .. . 28
Electri ca l System . . .. . . . . . . . . .
. ... .. ... . .. . 30
Wiring D ia g r a m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . 32
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. ... . .. . 30
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. ... . .. . 33

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 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

B ecome fa m i l ia ry with location a n d pu rpose of each contro l a nd i nstr u m �nt before ope rati ng Tractor,
R EGARDLESS OF YOUR PR EVI OUS TRACTOR EXP E R I E N C E .
IMPOR TA N T: When Tractor is being operated, instruments should always register in proper oper­
ating range (central portion on dial). If a dial is registering incorrectly, shut off Tractor engine and
determine cause. Correct cause before continuing operation of Tractor engine, as serious damage
to Tractor engine may result.

Fig. 1 - Instrument Panel Fig. 3 - Shift Levers - a-Speed Transmission

1. Water Temperature Gauge
1. Gearshift Lever
2. Oil Pressure Gauge 2. Hi-Lo Shift Lever
3. Ammeter 3. Transmission Fill Point
4. Fuel Gauge
5. Air Cleaner Indicator Light
6. Tachometer
7. Fuses
8. Hand Throttle Lever
9. Light Switch
10. Fuel Shut-Off Control or Choke
11. Ignition Switch
12. Multi-Power Lever

Fig. 2 - Shift Levers - Multi- Power Transmission

1 . Clutch Pedal 4. Hi-Lo Shift Lever Fig. 4 - Controls - Left Side

2. Transmission Fill Point 5. Left Brake Pedal
3. Gearshift Lever 6. R ight Brake Pedal 1. Multi-Power Lever 2. Ignition Switch

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 Fig. 5 - Controls - Right Side Fig. 8 - Live PTO Shift Lever
1. Fuses
2. Light Switch
3. Throttle

Fig. 6 - Differential Lock Pedal Fig . 9 - Seat Weight Control

1. D ifferential Lock Pedal

2. Transmission Dipstick
3. Response Control Lever

Fig. 7 - Independent PTO Shift Lever Fig. 10 - Seat Fore and Aft Adjustment

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 APPROXIMATE GROUND SPEED CHARTS
MF 255 TRACTOR - LO-PROFILE MODEL MF 255 TRACTOR - ROW CRO P MODE L
ENGINE R PM - 2000 ENGINE R PM 2000-

REAR TIRES 18.4 - 16. 1

- REAR TIRES 13.6-38
-

M u lti- M u lt i - M u lti- M ulti -

Gear 8-Speed Power Power Gear 8-Speed Power Power
Tra ns. Ra nge Tra ns. Trans. Range Tra ns.
1 st L 1 .1 1 L 1 .03 1 st L 1 .43 L 1 .3 7
H 1 .3 5 H 1 .78
2nd L 1 . 62 L 1 .5 2 2nd L 2 .09 L 2 .0 1
H 1 .98 H 2.61
3 rd L 2 .97 L 2 .78 3rd L 3 .83 L 3 . 69
H 3 .64 H 4.79
4th L 3.65 - - 4th L 4.70 - -
- - - -

RL 1 .5 1 L 1 .4 1 RL 1 .94 L 1 .87
H 1 .84 H 2 .4 3
1 st H 4 .42 L 4.1 3 1 st H 5 .70 L 5 .48
H 5 .4 1 H 7.1 3
2 nd H 6 .48 L 6 .06 2nd H 8.36 L 8 .04
H 7 .93 H 1 0.45
3 rd H 1 1 .8 8 L 1 1 .1 1 3 rd H 1 5 .33 L 1 4.74
H 1 4.54 H 1 9.1 6
4th H 1 4.58 - -
4th H 1 8.81 - -
- - - -

R H 6 .02 L 5 . 63 RH 7 .76 L 7 .47

H 7.37 H 9 .7 1
M F 255 TRACTOR­ MF 265 AND MF 275 TRACTORS -
STANDARD C LEARANCE MODE L LO- PROFI LE MODELS
ENGINE R PM - 2000 ENGINE R PM - 2000
REAR TIRES 14. 9-28
- REAR TIRES - 18.4 - 16. 1

M u lt i - M u lti- M u lti- M u lt i -
Gear 8 -Speed Power Power Gear 8-Speed Power Power
Tra n s . R a nge Tra ns. Trans. Ra nge Tra n s .
1 st L 1 .4 1 L 1 .3 2 1 s tL 1 .08 L 1 .0 1
H 1 .7 2 H 1 .3 2
2nd L 2 .07 L 1 .9 3 2nd L 1 . 58 L 1 .48
H 2 .5 3 H 1 .94
3rd L 3 .80 L 3 . 54 3rd L 2.91 L 2 .7 2
H 4.63 H 3 .56
4th L 4.66 - - .
4th L 3 . 57 - -
-
- - -

RL 1 .93 L 1 .79 RL 1 .47 L 1 .3 8

H 2 .34 H 1 .8 0
1 st H 5 .65 L 5 .27 1 st H 4.42 L 4.1 3
H 6 .89 H 5 .4 1
2nd H 8.28 L 7.73 2nd H 6 .48 L 6 .06
H 1 0. 1 1 H 7.93
3rd H 1 5. 1 8 L 1 4. 1 7 3 rd H 1 1 .8 8 L 1 1 .1 1
H 1 8 .54 H 1 4.54
4th H 1 8 .63 - - 4th H 1 4.58 - -
- - - -

R H 7 .70 L 7.1 8 R H 6.02 L 5.63

H 9.37 H 7.37

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 MF 265 AND MF 275 TRACTORS - MF 265 AND MF 275 TRACTORS -
STANDARD C LEARANCE MODELS ROW CRO P MODELS
ENGINE R PM 2000
- ENGINE R PM 2000
-

REAR TIRES -16 . 9-28 REAR TIRES -15.5-38

M u lti- M u lti- M u lti- M u lti-

Gear 8-S peed Power Power Gear 8-Speed Power Power
Trans. R a nge Tra ns. Tra ns. R a nge Tra ns.
1 st L 1 .45 L 1 .3 5 1 st L 1 .3 9 L 1 .34
H 1 .76 H 1 .74
2nd L 2.1 2 L 1 . 98 2nd L 2 .04 L 1 .97
H 2 .5 9 H 2 .5 6
3 rd L 3 .89 L 3 .64 3 rd L 3 .7 5 L 3 . 60
H 4.75 H 4.68
4th L 4.77 - - 4th L 4.6 0 - -
-
- - -
RL 1 .98 L 1 .84 RL 1 . 90 L 1 .83
H 2 .40 H 2.37
1 st H 5 . 68 L 5 .40 1 st H 5 .70 L 5 .48
H 7 .05 H 7.1 3
2nd H 8 .49 L 7.92 2 nd H 8.36 L 8 .04
H 1 0. 3 6 H 1 0.45
3rd H 1 5 .55 L 1 4.50 3 rd H 1 5.33 L 1 4.74
H 1 9 .00 H 1 9. 1 6
4th H 1 9.1 0 - -
4th H 1 8.81 - -
- - - -
R H 7 .88 L 7.36 R H 7.76 L 7 .47
H 9 . 60 H 9.7 1

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 OPERATION
IMPOR TA N T: Before starting operation refer to
"Lubric a t io n a n d Perio dic M a in t e n a n c e
Schedule ", Page 22.
STARTIN G E N GINE
CAUTION: Never operate eng ine in a
c losed b u il d in g .
DI ES E L MOD E L
I f engine has not been r u n for a considera ble length
of time turn e n g i n e over seve ra l t i m es, with fuel sh ut­
off control in off positi o n . T h i s perm its lu brication of
bea rings.
CAUTION: Never a llow anyone but
operator on Tr actor when in operat ion.
Never allow anyone to r i de on
implement.
To start e n g i n e refer to "Sta rting I nstructions Deca l
( F ig. 11) on lower portion i nstru m e nt console a n d place
sh i ft levers in " N e utra l", Fig. 3 .
IMPOR TA N T: Do not crank engine with the
starter for more than 30 seconds at at time, as
this will overheat starter. If engine fails to start,
allow a few seconds for cooling of starter.
After engine starts reduce eng i ne speed to
approximately 1000 to 1200 rpm to a llow lubricant to
reach all vital movi ng s u r faces (th ree to five m i n utes).
Do not work e n g i n e u nt i l temperatures and pressu res
stabil ize.
Observe i nstr u m ents a nd if a m a lfunction is
ind icated, stop e n g i n e a nd correct proble m .
NO TE: During cold weather starts, diesel engines
will generall y show white smoke, which is a
normal condition and is not an indication of a
mechanical problem.
F ig. 11 - Starting Instr uction Decal - Diesel
EN GINE OPER ATION
IMPORTANT: DO NO T WA SH HO T ENGINE.
1. Sta rt engine as previously noted a nd a l low it to
wa rm up before i ncrea s i ng e n g i n e speed.
2. Avoid sudden c h a n ges in e n g i n e speed, whether
increasing or decreas i ng . M a ke eng i n e speed cha nges
gradually.
3 . I f eng i ne stalls d u ri ng field operation, restart it
im mediately.
4. A l low a hot e n g i n e to idle for th ree to five m i n utes
before stopping so e n g i n e can cool even ly.
5 . Be sure to cha nge eng i ne oil a nd filte r ele m e nt at
periods recom mended.
SHI FTI N G GEA RS
Tractor may be e q u i pped with either a n a -speed
a
t r a n s m i s s i o n o r a 1 2 - s p e e d M u lt i - P o w e r
Transm ission . To e n s u re long transm ission life, use
care when s h i ft i ng gears.
1. Stop Tractor motion and red uce eng i ne speed to
low rpm .
2 . Depress clutch pedal a n d move gea rs h i ft lever
i nto desi red gear a n d H i - Lo s h i ft lever i nto desired
range.
3 . S h ould gears not rea d i ly e ngage, release clutch
pedal a nd increase th rottle sett i ng u nt i l desired g round
speed has been rea ched. See G ro u nd S peed C h a rts,
Pages a a nd 9 .
IMPOR TANT: DO N O T RIDE CLU TCH, a s this will
cause unnecessary wear on clutch lining, release
bearing, clutch disc and pressure plate.
Fig. 12 - Spee d R ange C hart - Multi-Power
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MULTI-POWER T R A N SMISSION
- 12-SPEED
M ulti-Power Tra nsmission a llows sh ift i ng on-the-go
from Low M ult i - Power to H ig h M u lt i - Power or vice­
versa without disengag i n g clutc h . For g reater p u tli ng
power, move M u lti-Power lever i nto Low. M ulti ­
Power lever i n H ig h i n c reases g ro u n d speed.
When operating cont i n uously in Low M u lt i - Power,
whether in the field or statio n a ry periodically sh ift i nto
H i g h M u lti -Power to lu bricate transm ission bea r i ngs.
MULTI-POWER OPERATING
CHARACTERISTICS
CAUTION : low M ult i-Power does not
prov ide engine brak ing and should not
be used for downhill brak ing or park ing.
1. When sta rti n g or stopping Tractor, M ulti - Power
lever, Fig. 1 4, may be in either H ig h or Low.
2. Always move M u lti-Powe r leve r completely i nto
H i g h or Low.
3 . When descending a h ill M u lti- Power lever m ust
be i n H ig h to provide e ng i ne braki n g . There is no
engine braking i n Low M u lt i - Power.
4. T r a c t o r s e q u i p p e d w i t h a M u lt i - P o we r
Tra nsmission can not be started by p u s h i n g or towing.
NO TE: DO NO T shift from LQw to High Multi­
Power if clutch is disengaged and Tractor is
rolling in a direction opposite to that indicated by
gearshift position.
5 . If there is d ifficulty in sh ift i n g gears with M u lti­
Power lever i n H ig h , move leve r to Low
BREAK-IN PR OCEDURE
The proper break- i n proced u re for new d i esel
engi nes req u i re a d i fferent type of break- i n from gas
engi nes. Experience has' shown that the type of
F ig. 13 - S peed R ange Chart - 8-S peed
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operat ion d u r i ng the fi rst 50 h o u rs of u se can make a
considera ble d ifference to t h e performa nce a nd life of
the eng i ne .
R u n n i ng t h e e ng i ne u nder light loads d u r i ng early
e n g i n e life can be h a rmful to the seating .in of the
piston rings and li n e rs . This condition can lead to
gla z i ng of the bore a n d res u lt i n less t h a n desirable oil
consumption rates.
RECOMMENDATION
The followi ng e n g i n e break- i n procedu res should be
i m plemented on all new d iesel e n g i nes. Followi ng
these reco m m e nd a t i o n s w i ll p rovide opti m u m
conditions for seati ng of t h e p i ston r i n g s a rid li ners
d u r i ng the i n itial operation of a n ew tractor.
1 . It is not necessary to g r a d u a lly run in a new
engine on prolonged light load operation d u r i ng the
fi rst 50 h o u rs of ope rati o n . As near full load as
possi ble s h o u l d be applied to a new e n g i n e as soon as
the e n g i n e is put i nto service. However, the e n g i n e
M U ST B E ALLOWE D TO R EACH AN OPERATING
TEMPERATU R E O F AT LEAST 60° C ( 1 40° F.) P R I O R
T O OPE RATIO N AT FULL LOAD C O N D ITIONS.
2. The e n g i n e oil s h ou ld be c hecked TWICE DAILY to
ens u re an adeq uate supply of oil is m a i nta i ned i n the
engine cra nkcase d u r i ng the FIRST 50 H O U R S O F
O PE RATIO N .
NO TE: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION IS NO T
UNCOMMON DURING THE INITIA L BREAK-IN
PERIOD.
3. Cha nge e n g i n e oil a nd f i lter ele ment afte r f i rst 50
h o u rs of operation. Refer to "L ub rication a n d Periodic
M a i ntena nce Schedule", Page 22, for type of oil to use.
4. Check fa n belt te nsion after fi rst 1 0 hours of
operation a n d tighten to proper te nsion. R efer to
"Servicing", Page 2 7 , for proced ure.
5 . D u ring break- i n period, c heck all bolts, n uts,
capscrews a n d meta l screws for tig htness. If a ny a re
found to be loose, tig hten t h e m secu rely.
F ig . 14 - M ult i-Power Control lever
 Fig . 15 - Brake Pedals Fig. 17 - Hydraulic Control Quadrant -
Draft Control
1. Right Brake Pedal
2. Interlocking Latch 1. Draft Control Lever
3. Left Brake Pedal 2. Inner Quadrant Control Lever (In Transport Position)
3. Adjustable Locator and Knob

STOPPIN G TR ACTOR
ENGINE OPERATING

CAUTION : When traveling at high
speeds individual wheel braking should
not be attempted.
Reduce e ng i ne rpm a nd apply eve n pressure on
both brake ped a l s to stop Tractor motion . If trave l ­
i n g o n a road or h ighway, bra ke peda l i nterlocking
latch, F i g . 1 5, M UST be e ng aged to provide even s low­
ing down and stopping .
CAUTION: Before dismo unting Tractor ,
make sure to lock parking brake latch.
See Fig. 16.
TOWIN G T R ACTOR
Use extreme care when tow i ng Tractor . Be certa i n
towing device is securely attached t o Tractor as we l l
as towing veh icle. P l a ce gea rs h ift leve r i n neutra l
position and H i -Lo Lever i n H ig h posit i o n . If tow i ng
on h ighway, e q u i p Tractor a nd towing ve h ic l e with
proper wa rn i ng devices.
ENGINE NOT OPERATING
if it becomes necessary to tow Tractor with e n g i n e
n ot operating, extre me c a u t i o n m ust be exercised .
Travel at a slow rate of speed . Al low plenty of t i m e
t o steer and stop Tractor . M a n u a l steer i ng of Tractor
can be a ccompl ished but m ore t h a n n o r m a l press u re
must be exerted on steer i ng wheel to t u r n front wheels.

CAUTION : Use a s uitable tow bar .

Towing a Tractor with a chain or ca ble
is not recommended.
OPERATING HYDR AULIC SYSTEM

CAUTION: Always use Position Con­

trol when attaching or detaching im­
plements .

DRAFT CONTROL

D raft Control m a i nta i n s a wor k i ng depth a n d

Fig. 16 - Brake Pedals
1. Parking Brake Latch 3. Right Brake Pedal
2. Left Brake Pedal 4. Interlocking Brake Latch
transfers i mplement wei g ht f o r added tracti o n .
1 . P lace i n ner q u a d ra nt control l eve r, N o . 2 , F i g .
1 7, i n tra nsport position a n d D raft Control lever,
No. 1 , betwee n sector m a rks.
2. Set adj u stable locator, N o . 3 , i n l in e with D raft
Contro l lever, N o . 1 , a n d p lace Response Control
lever, No. 1 , F i g . 1 8, between Fast a nd S low.
3 . Drive Tractor forwa rd, m oving D raft C o ntrol
lever forward u nt i l i mp l e m e nt reaches d e s i red work­
ing depth . Reset adj u stab l e locator.

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Fig. 18 - Response Control
1. R esponse Control Lever
2. Differential Lock Pedal
3. TransmissiQf,l Dipstick
4. If implement reacts slu g g i sh ly or will not work
at req u i red depth, move R esponse Control u ntil
i mple ment performs correctly.
NO TE: Response Control controls rate of
lowering the lift linkage and can be used
with Draft Control and Position Control.
5 . Pull back on Draft Co ntrol lever to raise i m ple­
ment.
6. Move Draft Control lever u ntil even with adj u st­
able locator, N o . 3 , Fig. 1 7, a n d i m plement will re­
turn to same work i n g depth .
7. If d i ffe rent types of soil a re enco u nte red, the
'
Draft Control lever m ay h a ve to be moved slightly
to m a i nta i n a n even i m ple m e nt working depth .
POSITION CONTRO L
Posi tion Control a llows 3-po i nt h itch i m plements
to be raised or lowered to a selected height.
1 . Place Draft Control lever, N o . 1 , F ig . 1 9 , i n fully
ra i sed position.
F ig. 19 - Hydraulic Control Quadrant -
Position Control
1. Draft Control Lever - Fully Raised Position
2. Inner Quadrant Control Lever
3. Adjustable Locator
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2 . P l a ce i n ne r q u a d r a nt control lever, No. 2, i n
Position Control range.
3 . M ove i n ner q ua d r a nt control leve r forward or
backward to r a i se or lower 3 -po int lift li nkage.
4. I f a preselected position is req u ired, align
adj u sta ble locator, N o . 3 , with i n ner q u adrant control
lever for req u i red working positio n .
PRESSURE CONTR O L - OPTIONA L
Press u re Control provides a mea ns of hydrau lic­
ally tra n sferr i ng i m plement we ight a n d Tractor front
end weight to Tractor rea r wheels for added traction.
Pressu re C o ntrol i s u sed when operating p u l l-type
i m plements when Tractor i s eq u ip ped with a Pres­
s u re Control H itch a n d can a lso be u sed adva ntage­
ously with certa i n 3 -point h itch i mplements having
gauge wheels m o u nted a h e a d of i m ple m ent.
PUL L-TYPE IMPLEMENTS -
PRESSURE CONTRO L HITCH
When ope rating p u ll-type i mple m e nts, the a mo unt
of weight transfe r is controlled by inner q u a drant
control lever. I mple m e nt working depth as well as
raising i mple m e nt to tra nsport position is controlled
by remote hydra u l i c cyli nders cou pled to the Auxi l i a ry
Hydra ulic Syste m , ( refer to "Auxiliary Hydra u l ic"
Sectio n , Page 1 4).
1 . Place i n ner q u a d r a nt control lever, No. 2, Fig .
20, i n m i n i m u m pressu re sett i ng a nd Draft Control
lever, N o . 1 , i n fu l ly r a i sed p os ition .
2 . Drive Tractor forward a n d lower i mplement
to desi red working depth with a ux i l i a ry hydra u lic
control lever(s), F i g . 22.
3 . M ove inner q ua d ra nt control lever, No. 2, Fig.
20, rearward u nt i l adeq u ate traction on Tractor rear
wheels is obta i ned.
IMPORTANT: Transferring an excessive
amount of weight to Tractor rear wheels
will lighten front end and impair steering
as well as produce poor implement per­
formance. Inadequate weight transfer re­
sults in Tractor rear wheel slippage and
unnecessary fuel consumption. Transfer only
enough tractive weight to provide positive
rear wheel traction.
4. Place adj u stable locator, N o . 3 , in line with
i n n e r q u adra nt control lever, N o . 2 , as t h i s will be
helpful when ret u r n i ng control lever to origi nal
position.
5 . If d i fferent types o f s o i l a re e n co u ntered the
i n ner q uadrant control lever may h ave to be moved
to i ncrease or decre a se we i g ht tra nsfer to provide
satisfactory tracti o n .
When negotiati ng t u r n s at end of field, control
lever s h o u ld be m oved forward to low pressure a rea
before i m plement is li fted o ut of g ro u n d .

Fig . 20 - Hydraulic Control Quadrant -
Pressure Control
1. Draft Control Lever - Fully Raised Position
2. Inner Quadrant Control Lever
3. Adjustable Locator
When operating i n h i g h pressu re a rea of q u adra nt,
with i m p lements that a re not o rd i n a r i ly l ifted out
of ground when negoti ati n g t u r n s in the field, system
press u re should a lso be redu ced as m u ch as possible
wh i l e t u r n i ng to restore front end weight for adequate
steering tractio n .
3-POINT HITCH IMP LEMENTS
1 . Place D raft Control lever, N o . 1 , Fig . 20, in fu l ly
raised positio n .
2 . M ove i nn e r q u a d rant control lever, N o . 2, com­
pletely forward.
3 . After implement has reached working depth,
move i n ner q uadrant control lever s lowly rearward
until adeq uate traction is obta i ned.
4. Align adj u stab l e locator, N o . 3, with control
lever, N o . 2, as t h i s w i l l be helpful when ret u r n i ng
control lever to o r i g i n a l positio n .
CONSTANT PUMPING RANGE
When i n ner q u adrant leve r, N o . 1 , Fig . 2 1 , is moved
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Fig . 21 - Constant Pum ping Range
1. Inner Quadrant Control Lever
to Constant P u m p i n g Ra nge, m a i n system p u m p wi l l
provide a cont i n u o u s flow of o i l a t m ax i m u m pres­
s u re for operati n g re mote hyd ra u l ic cyl i nders through
the use of a n a u x i l i a ry control va lve .
NO TE: D o not place quadrant lever in Con­
stant Pumping position while doing oper­
ations not related to h ydra ulic system.
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONTRO L
NOTE: Refer to page 21 - Single A cting Hydraulic
Cylinder.
This system perm its contro l of remote hydra u l ic
cyl i nders a nd is i ndependent of l ift l i n kage system.
The contro l lever(s), F i g . 22, h ave two operating po­
sitions; Ra ise a n d Lower. At end of cyl i nder trave l ,
lever wi l l a utomatica l l y ret u r n t o N eutra l .
The control va lve can b e adjusted t o operate s i ngle
or double-acti ng cyl i nders. H o les, N o . 1 , Fig. 2 3 , are
provided i n the cover for a ccess to adjustment screws.
Turn adjusting screws "IN " for double-acting cyl i nder
or "OUT" for s i n g l e-act i n g cyl i nder.
Fig. 2 2 - Hydraulic Controls
1. Draft Control Lever
2. Inner Quadrant Control Lever
3. Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Lever
 Fig. 23 - A uxiliary Hydraulic Control Valve -
Located Behind Cover
1. Access Holes 2. PTO Control Lever
P u l l rearward on Tractor's u pper coup ler(s), No.
1, Fig. 24, to release locking mecha n is m a n d i n sert
i mplement h ose cou p l e r(s) from p i ston end of cyl­
i nder. Repeat proced u re to con nect h ose coupler(s)
from rod end of cyl i nder to Tra ctor's l ower co upler(s),
No. 2 .
NO TE: If unable. to complete connection
and engine turned off. move A uxiliary Con­
trol levers a couple of times to relieve pres­
sure in quick-coupler lines.
To d isco n nect couplers, g ive cyl i nder h oses a q u ick
p u l l . Coup lers w i l l a utomatica l l y u nco uple and sea l ,
preventing a ny l oss o f o i l . After u nco u p l i ng hoses,
i nsta l l protective caps on a l l couplers to prevent a ny
e ntra nce of fore ign m ater i a l .
NO TE: In the event a pUll-type implement
utilizing a uxiliary h ydraulics should become
disconnected from Tractor, couplers will
automatically uncouple and seal preventing
damage to hoses and any loss of oil.
F ig. 24 - Quick Co u plers
1. Quick Couplers - Upper
2. Quick Couplers - Lower
3. Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Valve - 2-Spool
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Fig. 25 - Universal Swinging Drawbar
D R AW BA R S
UNIVERSAL OR
HEAVY-DUTY SWINGING DRAW BAR
D rawba r c a n swi ng or can be h e ld at fixed po­
sitions by relocating stop p i ns i n d rawb a r s u pport
fra m e , Fig . 2 5 .
POWER TAKE-OFF
CAUTION: Always use a p propriate
safety shields when operating PTO
driven e q ui pment. Always disengage
PTO shaft and allow PTO driven
e q u ipment to come to a complete stop
before attempting to adjust, re pair or
l u bricate e q u i pment.
T h i s Tractor comes eq u ipped with e ither "Live"
or "I ndependent" PTa . A powe r ta ke-off shaft provides
e n g i n e power d i rectly to PTa operated i m p lements,
or can be equ ipped with a be lt-p u l ley assembly
(Accessory) to be lt-driven equ i p m e nt .
NO TE: A screw-on type cover protects the
shaft when it is not in use.
"LIVE" POWER TAKE-OFF - FIG . 10
a n Tractors eq u i pped with "Live " PTa the oper­
ator may se lect two PTa speeds: (1) Proportional
e n g i n e speed PTa or, (2) Proportiona l g r o u nd speed
PTa . Se lectio n of these two speeds is done with PTa
sh ift l ever.
ENGINE SPEED P TO
Tractor i s fitted with a d u a l c l utch, which a l lows
PTa s h a ft to operate i nd ependently of Tractor for­
wa rd moti o n . W h e n operati ng in e ng i ne PTa, primary
cl utch m a y be d i sengaged, stopp i ng Tractor forward
motion; but PTO sh a ft wi l l con t i n u e to rota te. F u l ly
depressing cl utch ped a l th rou g h second stage wi l l
stop PTO s h a ft operation as we l l as hydra u l ic p u m p .
When eng i n e i s operated at 1 700 rpm, PTO shaft
operates a t 540 rpm .

GROUND SPEED PTO

When operat i n g in g ro u nd speed PTa, PTa shaft

operates i n proportion to g ro u nd speed . This pro­
d uces one revo l ution o f PTa shaft for approxi­
mately each twen ty i nches of forward trave l of
Tractor, rega rd l ess of engaged tra nsm ission gear or
speed. Th is feature is very desirable when operating
i m p lements w h i ch req u i re operating speeds propor­
tional to Tractor forward speed ( i .e . : PTa driven side Fig. 27 - Differential Lock Adjustment
del ivery rake, l ister-plante r, etc . )
1. Lock Nut 3. D ifferential Lock Arm
IMPORTANT: When backing Tractor, PTO 2. Clevis 4. Brake Lever Bracket
shift lever must be shifted from "Ground
Speed P TO " to "Neutrar position. Failure
to do so may result in damage to implement
as implement drive mechanism will be re­ shift lever to fu l l "ON " positi o n . The g ra d u a l bu i ld - u p
versed. o f o i l pressure t o c l u tch pack, by s low move me n t of
PTa sh ift lever, provides s moother engage ment.
"INDEPENDENT" POWER
IMPORTA NT: Operate "Independent" P TO
TAKE-OFF - FIG. 7
with shift lever in full "GN" detent position.
To ensure positive engagement of Power
CAUTION: When using Tractor for sta­
Take-Off Clutch engine must be operated
tionary PTO operation make sure shift
at speeds above 750 rpm.
levers (Fig. 3) are in "Neutral" position
and parking brake latch is engaged
(Fig. 3 1).
DIF F E R E NTI A L LOCK

T h e d i ffere n ti a l lock foot contro l , F i g . 2 6 , is l ocated

On Tractors e q u i pped with " Independent" PTa,
operation of PTa s h a ft is comp letely i ndependent
of transm ission drive c l u tch . F u l ly depressi ng c l u tch
peda l does not stop PTa s h a ft, o n l y ground travel
of Tractor .
The " Independent" PTa c l u tch contro l i s e ng aged
and d isengaged by a h a nd l ever . There a re two po­
sitions provid ed for lever "ON" a nd "OFF". A PTa
brake is engaged i n "OFF" position to preve nt PTa
shaft from "Cree p i n g " due to o i l d ra g in c l u tch . The
PTO cl utch may be feathered by slowly m oving PTa
to the r i g h t of operator's seat. Depressing ped a l
mech a n ica lly locks rea r axles together so both rea r
wheels p u l l s i m u ltaneously. T h i s i s a n especially
i m porta n t a id when operati ng th rough s l ippery spots
as it provides i ncreased traction a n d preve n ts needless
ti re wea r.
IMPORTANT: For best results, engage dif­
ferential lock before excessive wheel slippage
occurs. A void engaging lock with one wheel
spinning at high speed.
Differe nti a l lock m a y be d isengaged by o n e of two
d i fferent methods: either turn wheel to th e r i g h t
or apply right brake.
Check adjustment: The d i ffere ntia l lock a rm , No.
3, Fig. 27, should be aga i nst stop on r i g ht brake l ever
bracket, N o . 4. If not, then l oosen lock n u t, N o . 1 , and
adj ust clevis, N o . 2 , u nt i l peda l a r m , N o . 3 , e ng ages
brake stop. Tig hten l ock n u t.

ATTACH I N G A N D
D ETACH I N G IMPLEME NTS

ATTACHING 3-POINT
HITCH IMPLEMENTS

IMPORTA N T: When attaching implements

to 3-point hitch be sure both lower link check
Fig. 26 - Differential Lock Control chains are located in the proper holes cor­
1. Differential Lock Control Pedal responding to implement category. See
2. Transmission Dipstick
3. Reponse Control Lever
Figs. 29 and 30.

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 Fig. 28 - 3-Point Lift Linkage Fig. 31 - Brake Pedal Locked in Park

1. Parking Brake Latch

2. Pedals
3. Interlocking Brake Latch

1 . B a ck Tractor to i mp l e ment a l i g n i n g ends of

lower l i n ks with i m p l e ment h itch p i ns .
2 . P la ce Draft Contro l l ever, No. 1 , F ig . 1 9, i n f u l ly
ra ised positio n . With i n ner q uadrant control l ever,
No. 2 , in Position Contro l , r a i se or lower l i nkage u nt i l
e nd of left lower l i n k i s i n l i ne with left i m plement
h itch p i n .
CAUTION: When attaching or detach­

A
ing 3-point hitch implements, it is most
important inner quadrant control lever
be in Position Control. This will ensure
precise control over the implement
when attaching or detaching it from
the 3-point hitch.

Fig. 29 - Right Lift Linkage - M F 255

And 265/275 Low-Profile
3. F i rm ly lock brakes before dismou nti ng Tractor,
R od
1. Lift 3. Category I Hole Fig. 3 1 .
2. Category II Hole 4. Lower Lift Link 4. M ove latch p i n forward, No. 2, F i g . 3 2 , a n d pivot
b a l l end, No. 1 , to a l ign with i m p lement h itch p i n .
Secure left lower l i n k t o i mple ment h itch p i n with
linch p i n .

Fig. 3 2 - Lower Lift Link

f'g. 30 - Right Lift Linkage - M F 265/MF 275 1. Wrist Action Ball End
1. Lift Rod 3. Category I Hole 2. Latch Pin
2. Category II Hole 4. Lower Lift Link 3. Lift Link

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 Fig. 33 - Lower Lift Link Fig. 35 - Top Link Attaching Point

1. Wrist Action Ball End 1. Control Beam 3. Center Hole

2. Latch Pin 2. Top Hole 4. Bottom Hole
3. Lift Link 5. Top Link

5 . Attach r i g h t lower li n k to r i g ht i m p le m e nt h itch

pin in sa m e m a n ner. U se leve lling crank, N o . 1 , Fig.
34, if necessa ry, to ra ise or lower r i g ht lower link.
Secu re rig ht lower link to i m plement h itch p i n with
linch p i n .
IMPORTA N T: Lower links have two vertically
spaced holes at the point where they attach
to lift rods, No. 1 , Fig. 30. Upper hole is used
for implements ha ving low attaching points
and lower hole is used for implements having
high attaching points. The lift rods have both
a slot and a hole for attachment of lower
links. The slots provide flotation required
for wide tool bar implements that have gauge
wheels.. The holes are used when flotation is
not required.
6. Before attac h i n g top link, the i m ple ment "A"
frame height m u st be dete r m i ned. The la rgest 3 -poi nt
hitch imple m e nts h ave an "A" fra me of 22 i nches.
When operating this size i m ple ment, atta ch top li nk
in top hole, N o . 2 , Fig. 35. When u s i ng 3-po i nt h itch
implements having an "A " fra me height of 1 B i nches
or less, atta ch top link i n center hole, N o . 3 , or lower
hole, N o . 4.
NOTE: Using a higher than normal hitch
point on the control beam, increases the hy­
draulic system sensitivity, provides more
weight for penetration as an implement
enters the soil and makes a vailable an in­
crease in the lifting force. It also reduces the
rear end clearance of an implement during
transport, reduces the range of maximum
control and the implement will not retain
front-to-rear depth as uniformly in a pitch­
ing condition. Using a lower than normal
hitch point on the control beam will cause
opposite results.
Refer to implement Operator's Manual for
correct linkage and stabilizer set-up recom­
mendations.
7. Release locking spring a nd rotate top l i n k ends
until end of barrel is eve n with largest a n n u la r g roove
(4th) in each l i n k end, F i g . 3 6 .
8 . Rotate ba rrel u ntil desired top l i n k le ngth is
obta ined, then secu re locking spri ng a nd attac h to
"A" fra me.

Fig. 3 6 - Top Link Adjustment

Fig. 34 - Levelling Right Lift Linkage
1. Tractor Link End 3. Barrel
1. Levelling Crank 2. Lift Fork 2. Locking Spring 4. Implement Link End

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 Fig. 37 - Right Lower Lift Link Adjustment

1. Levelling Box Rod 3. Lift Fork

2. Annular Groove 4. Levelling Crank

9 . If leve l l ing cra nk, N o . 4, F i g . 37, was u sed i n

attaching i m p l e me nt, rotate crank u nt i l a n n u l a r Fig . 38 - Rapid Coupler In stalled
g roove, N o . 2, i n l eve l l i ng box rod, N o . 1 , is even with
top of l i ft fork, N o . 3 . 1. Latch Handles 2. Latch
1 0. Release parking brake a nd drive Tractor rear­
ward to latch wrist a ction ba l l ends. by opposite side of Rapid Coupler causing
it to twist and break. To prevent this pos­
DETACHING 3-POINT sibility check, and adjust, if necessary, as
HITCH IMPLEMENTS follows: With lift rod assembly sheet metal
"dog" resting on casting, adjust clevis on
1 . Se lect a leve l a rea to deta ch i m p le ment. latch until lower face of latch is recessed
2. Lower i m p le m e nt to g ro u n d with inner quad­ 1 /32 to 3/32 inch inside surface of Rapid
rant contro l leve r . If n eeded, turn leve l l i ng cra nk to Coupler frame, Fig. 39.
level i mplement with grou n d .
3 . P lace sh ift leve rs i n N e utra l pos it ion a nd set
parking brake lock, N o . 1 , F i g . 3 1 .
4. Detach top l i n k from i m p l e ment.
5. Detach r i g ht a n d left lower l i n ks a nd secure
l i nch pins i n their cl ips.

ATTACHING 3-POINT HITCH

IMPLEMENTS TO R API D COUPLER - FIG . 38

1 . Insta l l two adapters on ends of i m p le m e nt h itch

pins with shou lder of adapters outwa rd . Secu re
adapters to i m p lement h itch p i n s by driving p i ns
through existi ng holes i n adapters a nd l i nc h p i n h oles
i n h itch pins.
2 . Back Tractor u p to i m p l e m ent "A" fra m e . With
inner q uadrant lever in Pos ition Control range, lower
Rapid Coupler u nt i l u pper hook clears t r u n n i o n i n
i mplement "A" fra m e .
3 . Back Tractor unti l tru n n ion w i l l engage i n
upper hook. Ra ise R a p id C o u p l e r e n g a g i n g i m p le­
ment adapter pins i n lower h ooks, and trun n ion in
upper hook.
4. As R a p id Coupler carries we i g ht of i m p leme nt,
adapte r p i n s w i l l be locked i nto place by spri ng­ -.-11-.-- 1/3 2 " - 3/3 2 "
loaded latches.
NO TE: If latches are not adjusted correctly, Fig . 3 9 - Latch Adjustment
they are liable to break, resulting in Rapid 1. Latch Handle 3. Yoke
Coupler becoming unhooked a t one side or 2. Sheetmetal Dog 4. Latch
the other. A ll pull of Tractor is then carried 5. Tractor Hitch Pin

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 Fig . 42 - Angle of Coupler Chain

F ig. 40 - Universal Pressure C ontr ol H itch sure that left and r i g ht l ift rods a re adjusted to e q u a l
length .
1. Coupler Frame 2. Coupler Boom 2. H itch i m p lement to ngue to Tra ctor's d rawbar.
NO TE: Be sure implement tongue is sturdy
enough to withstand weight transfer. With
DETACHING 3-POINT HITCH implement and hitch attached, put inner
IMPLEMENTS FROM RAPID COUPLER quadrant lever in Pressure Control (Fig. 20)
and move it from "low" pressure to "high "
1 . Se lect a leve l a rea to detach i m p le m e nt. pressure. If in this test application. imple­
2 . With inner q u adrant control lever ra ise i mple­ ment tongue appears to flex to the extent
ment and p u l l latch h a nd les u p to locked position. that a permanent bend or break will occur,
3 . Lower i m p lement to ground u nt i l R a p id Coupler reinforce tongue.
is free. 3 . With co upler fra me level with Tractor, i nsert
cha i n through loop a n d p u l l c h a i n up s n u g and fasten
UNIVERSAL PRESSURE CONTROL HITCH it i nto cha i n cl aw, Fig. 4 1 .
- FIGS. 40, 4 1 AND 42
(AC CESSOR Y CODE 1374 026) IMPORTANT: Position of chain loop on
implement tongue should be arrived at b y
A TTA CHING following method.

a . Attach tong u e to Tracto r .

1 . With h itch assembly i n sta l led o n Tractor, F i g .
b. Extend co upler boom t o operating positi o n .
40, start Tractor e n g i ne, place Draft Contro l lever
c. Meas ure from point ( A ) t o point ( B ) .
in fully ra i sed position a nd pl ace i n ner q u adrant
d . Point ( B ) t o poi nt (C) s h o u ld not exceed m ore
lever in Pos ition Control, F i g . 1 9 . Pos ition l ift arms
than . 7 dista nce between point (A) a nd ( B ) .
until coupler fra m e is para l lel with Tractor, being
e . Fol lowing chart i n d i cates w h a t d ista nce from
(B) to (C) should be after measu r i ng (A) to (B)
dista nce for you r parti c u l a r a p p l i catio n .

A to B is 1 5" .................B to C is 1 0. 5 "

A to B is 1 6" .................B to C is 1 1 .2 "
A to B is 1 7" .................B to C is 1 1 .9"
A to B is 1 8" .................B to C is 1 2.6"
A to B is 1 9" .................B to C is 1 3.3"
A to B is 20" .................B to C is 1 4.0"
A to B is 21 " .................B to C is 1 4 . 7"
A to B is 22" .................B to C is 1 5.4"
A to B is 23" .................B to C is 1 6. 1 "
A to B is 24" .................B to C is 1 6.8"
A to B is 25" .................B to C is 1 7.5"
A to B is 26" .................B to C is 1 8.2"
A to B is 27" .................B to C is 1 8.9"
A to B is 28" .................B to C is 1 9.6"
A to B is 29" .................B to C is 20.3 "
F ig. 4 1 - Installing Coupler Chain to Implement A to B is 30" .... .............B to C is 2 1 .0"
1. Coupler Boom 2. Chain Claw

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 4. M ove i n n e r lever to low pressure a rea of Pres­
sure Control range. Connect re mote cyl i nder hose,
o r h oses, to hose coupler on Tra ctor.
5 . For PTa driven i m p l e m e nts, chain spreaders
a re u sed to spread c h a i n provid i ng a m ple operating
clearance for PTa s h a ft . These c h a i n spreaders can
be made from two 1/2 " stu rdy p i pes 10" long, with
13 " long so l id rods. D r i l l holes in ends of rods for h a i r
p i n cl ips t o b e i nserted. Insert p ipes between cha i n
a nd position rods th ro u g h c h a i n a n d p i p e a nd fasten
with flatwasher a nd h a i r p i n c l i p on each e ri d .
6. Move i n ner q u ad rant lever to Press u re Control
section of q uadra nt.
7. To tra nsfer weight to Tractor's rea r wheels,
1. Attach sepa rate ret u r n l i ne (A) from the return
co u p l e r ( 8 ) to ret u r n port located on the ce nter h o u s i ng
(C).
2 . Adj ust the a uxi l i a ry va lve fo r double act i ng cy­
l i nder operation by t u r n i ng the va lve sel ector screw
( D ) i nto the va lve body.
Operation of the a u x i l i a ry hydra u l i cs in this con­
dition wi l l bypass a l l oil from the a u x i l i a ry p u mp
d i rect to the su m p when the control lever i s actuated
to lowe r a s i ng l e act i ng cyl i nder. This will lowe r the
back press u re to 20 to 30 ps i .
, "

/i�
/ -'"-
,�
move i n ner q u adrant leve r up i n Pressu re Control
q uad ra nt range. To re move we ight from Tractor's
rear wheels, move i n n e r q u adrant lever down in
Pressure Control q u a d ra nt r a n g e . Do not apply more I [
I [
we ight on Tractor's rear wheels than is needed for I [
..
.... �
I 1 "J ?
good traction . I I c? t

NOTE: When turning, it may b e necessary

to reduce Pressure Control (move le ver toward
lower end of quadrant.)

DETA CHING

1 . Detach re mote cyl i nder hose, o r hoses, from hose

couplers by g iving them a q u ick pu l l . Replace pro­
tective caps on ends of h ose couplers .
2 . Fu l ly release Press u re Control a nd re lease cha in
from chain c law, pull it th ro u g h c h a i n loop a nd re­
attach to c h a i n c l aw.
3 . Lock coupler boom to coupler fra m e .
4 . D i scon nect i m plement's to ngue from Tractor's
d rawbar and d rive Tractor away.

SINGLE ACTING CYLINDER

Normal back press u re in the a u xi l i a ry ret u rn c i r ­

c u i t can cause s l o w or no ret u r n of a s i ng le a ct i ng
cyl i nder when u sed on l i g ht loads, such as; corn pla nt­
er ma rkers and g ra i n wagons.
To m axi m i ze the single a ct i ng hyd ra u l i c cyl i nder
appl ication u nder s uch conditions, the fol lowing
proced u re is reco m mended: Fig . 42A - Single Acting Cylinder

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 LU BRICATION AND PERIODIC M AINTENANCE SCHEDULE

L U B R I CATION SPE C I FICATIONS A N D CAPACITI ES

Eng ine Cra nkcase:

Use Ma ssey-Ferg uson M u lt i g u a rd®, or eq u iva lent M IL-L-46 1 52 (su persedes M I L-L-2 1 04 B ) q u a l ified, eng ine
oil su itable for API Service "CC/S E", in the appropri ate SAE viscosity g rade.

Capac ity
With F i lter - M F 255, M F 265 and MF 275 � . . . 8 U . S . , 6.6 Imp. qts .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Without F i lter - M F 255, M F 2 6 5 and M F 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 U . S . , 5.7 Imp . qts .

O i l Viscosity:
SAE 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Te m perature a bove 900 F.
SAE 20 or SAE 20/20W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tem peratu re between 320 F. and 900 F.
SAE 1 0W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Te mperatu re below 320 F.
The use of SAE 1 0W Motor Oil may ca use i ncreased o i l cons u mption. When t h i s o i l is u sed, check o i l leve l more
often. Whe never the e n g i n e is operated u nder continuous heavy loads a nd where cold sta rt i ng is no problem
the use of a heavier g rade motor o i l is recom mended .

Recommended C h a nge Period :

Eng i ne O i l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 00 hrs.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine Oil F i lters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 h rs.

Transm ission, D i fferentia l a nd Hydra u l ic Syste m :

Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 U . S . gals. dry brakes - 1 1 U . S . ga ls . wet brakes
Use o n ly Massey-Ferguson M - 1 1 27 in t h i s system - avai lable thro u g h you r Massey- Ferg u son Dea ler
for *wet d i sc brakes or Massey-Ferg uso n Permatra n® for dry disc brakes.
Power Steeri ng Reservo i r:
Capac ity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 U . S . , .8 Im p . qt.
Use M a ssey-Ferg uson Permatran® O i l , ava i lable through Ma ssey- Ferg uson Dea ler.

Rear Axle P la neta ry (Approx. ):

Capacity (Each) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 5 U . S ., 1 . 3 Imp . qts.
Use M a ssey-Ferg uson Permatran® O i l, ava i l able through Ma ssey-Ferg u so n Dea ler.

When l ubricating Tractor, use a M u lt i - P u rpose l ith i u m base type g rease (MF Spec. M - 1 1 05). Always clean
gun a n d fitti ngs before a nd a fter g rea s i n g .

Lubr ica nts s h o u l d carry one of the fo l lowing N . L. G . I. n u m bers, depend ing u p o n loca l a mbient temperature.
N .L .G . 1 . No. 1 . . . . . .......... ........ .........,..... . . for a m bient te mperatu res consistently below 450 F.
N .L .G . 1 . No. 2 . . . . . .......... .. ...... ............... . for a m b ient temperatu res betwee n 450 F. a n d 800 F.
N.L.G . 1 . No. 3 . . . . . .......... ........ ............... . . for a mbient temperatu res cons istently a bove 800 F.

*Wet disc brakes ca n be ide ntified by the five notches, No. 2, Fi g . 45 . .

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 P E R IOD I C M A I N T E N A N C E

DA i lY OR EVERY 10 HOURS

Fig. F u rther Information

No. Component R e m a rks on Pages
G rease F ittings Lu bricate -
43 front axle p i vot - 1 25
44 front axle spind l es - 2 25
45 hydra u l ic l i ft l inkage - 3 25
46 brake, cl utch peda ls & fu lcru m - 4 25
47 stee ring shaft - 2 26

81 Engine C rankcase F i l l if necessary 37

86 Trans m i ssi on, D ifferentia l and F i ll if necessary 38

Hydra u l i c System

R a d i ator and O i l Coo ler Clean off d i rt, ch aff, etc . Check 34
radiator level, fill as necessa ry

Retorq ue Engine Cyl inder Head See MF Dea ler

Bo lts and Adj ust Va lve Tappets
(wit h i n fi rst 25 h o u rs of operation)

F u e l Tank Refi l l at end of d a y; 1 8 .5 U . S . ,

1 5 .4 I m p . g a l s .

50 F u e l Fi lters - Diesel Check a g g l o merator for wate r 27

and d ra i n as necessary

69 Ai r Restrictor Ind i cator and Un­ Check a i r restri ctor ind i cator 35
loading Valve and rubber unloa d i ng valve

92 Front Wheels Ti g hten wheel h u b nuts to 45 42

ft. - Ibs. torq ue, then tig hten after
each 1 00 h o u rs

WEEKLY OR EVERY 50 HOURS

F ig . F u rther Information
No. C o mponent R e m a rks on Pages

Battery - Conventi ona l Clean top, add d i stilled wate r 33

as necessary. Do not overfi l l

61 Battery - M a i ntenance Free Check charge ind i cator 30

Tires M a i nta in proper press u re 40

78 Engine C rankcase O il and F i l ­ Dra in o i l and c hange fi lter. Re­ 37

to ter (fi rst 50 h o u rs only) f i l l with new oil of reco m m ended
82 type. Then c hange o i l each 1 00
h o u rs

88,89 Power Stee ring Reservo ir F i l l if necessary 39

85 , 86 Trans m i ss i on, D i fferent i a l
H yd ra u l i c System
and Dra in o i l , clean stra ine r asse mbly 38
and refi l l with new oil of recom ­
mended type. Then ch ange o i l
and clean stra ine r every 500
h o u rs

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 EVERY 100 HOURS

Fig. F u rther In formation

No. Component Rema rks on Pages

78 to E ng i n e Crankcase O i l Eng i ne stopped, o i l wa rm, d ra i n 37

81 a nd refi l l with recomme nded o i l

87 A u xi l ia ry Hyd ra u l ic System Fi lter Remove fi lte r element a n d d is­ 39

E l ement card, replace with new e l ement
a nd fi l l filter housi ng with new
oil, then each 500 hours there­
after

92 Front Wheels Check wheel h ub n uts for tig ht­ 42

ness. Torq ue to 75 ft. - Ibs. i f
necessary

73,74 C l utch Ped a l Adj ust if necessary 36

94 PAVT Rear Whee l s - Cast Ch eck clamp nuts for tig htness . 42
Torque to 275 ft. - Ibs. i f necessary

PAVT Rear Wheels - Sta m ped Check clamp nuts for tig htness . 43
Torq ue to 200 ft. - Ibs. i f necessary

Manual Adj ust Rear Wheels Check r i m clamp nuts for tig htness 43
Torque to 1 60 ft. -Ibs. if necessary

94 Rear Whee l H ub N uts Check torq ue loading of hub

nuts to 230 ft. - Ibs.

EVERY 200 HOURS

Fig. Further In fo rmation

No. Component Rema rks on Pages
78 E n g i n e Cra n kcase O i l a n d Fi lter Engine stopped, o i l wa r m , d ra i n 37
to Elements and refi l l with new o i l - replace
82 fi lter element

48 Hyd ra u l ic Rock Shaft G rease 2 fitti ngs ( 1 shot per side) 26

- if there a re fitti ngs

69 to *Engine Air F i lter E lement Remove a nd clean 35

72 (O uter)

50 * E ng i n e Fuel F i lte r Replace element and b leed system 27

68 Fan Belt Check adjustment a nd wea r 35

75,76, B ra kes Check adjustment a nd correct 37

77 as necessary
*NO TE: Service intervals may vary. See "Engine Trouble-Shooting".

500 HOURS (OR ANNUALLY) - ALSO REFER TO "STORAGE " SECTION

Fig. Furth e r Inofr m ation

No. Com ponent Rema rks on pages
-
G rease Fitti ngs Lubricate fitti ngs -

50 Fuel Fi lter Replace fuel fi lter element 27

87 Auxi l i a ry Hydra u l i c System Fi lter Remove and d i sca rd , repl a ce 39

Element and fi l l with new o i l , t h e n each
500 hours therea fte r

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 85,86 Tra n s m i ssion, Di ffe re nt i a l and Dra i n oi l , clea n stra i n e r dsse mbly 39
Hydra u l ic Syste m a nd refi l l with new o i l

F ront Wheel B e a r i n g s Re move, c l e a n a n d repack 43

78 E n g i n e Cra nkcase O i l a nd Fi lter E n g i n e stopped , o i l wa r m , d ra i n 37

to Ele ment i f n ecessa ry a nd refi l l with new o i l - rep l a ce
82 fi lter e l e ment

65,66, Coo l i ng System D ra i n , c l e a n a n d refi l l . Check 34

67 h oses a n d cla mps for leaks a nd
cond iti on

95 Front Wheel A l i g n ment Check a nd adj ust front wheel 43

toe - i n to 0 " to 9/ 1 6 "

69 A i r Fi lters ( O uter a nd Inner) Re move a n d replace fi lter e l e ­ 35

to ments. Clean fi lte r h o u s i n g thor­
72 oughly

90 R e a r Axle P l a neta ries Dra i n both u n its a nd refi l l with 40

new oil of reco m m e nded type

89 Powe r Stee r i ng Clea n i ntake stra i n e r 39

EVERY 1000 HOURS

- Clean And Service Ato m i se rs See MF Dea l e r -

- Adj u st va lve cleara nce See M F Dea ler -

Fig. 43 - Fro nt Axle Pivot

Fig. 44 - Fro nt Axle Spindle - O ne Ea9h Spindle Fig. 46 - Brake, Clutch Pedals a nd Fulcrum
1. Grease Fitting 1. Grease Fittings

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Fig . 47 - Steering Shaft - B ehind Lower Grille Fig . 48 - H yd raulic Rock Shaft
1. Grease Fittings 1. Grease Fittings
NOTE: Some models may not have fittings.

TORQUE VALUE CHART

FOOT- POU N DS
Torq ue Va lues fo r SAE G rade 5 and SAE G rade 8 Bolts
Coa rse and Fine Thread

SAE GRADE 5 SAE G R A D E 8

NOMI NAL N O N - R I G ID RIGID N O M INAL N O N - R IG ID RIGID
S IZE J O I NT* J O INT** S IZ E JO I NT* JO I NT**
1 /4" 5 -6 8- 1 0 1 /4" 8- 1 0 1 2- 1 4
5/ 1 6 " 1 0- 1 2 1 5-1 8 5 / 1 6" 1 6 -20 24-28
3/8" 1 9-22 30-35 3/8" 29-35 43 -49
7/1 6 " 33-38 50-55 7/1 6" 47-56 70-79
1 12" 47-53 76-85 1 12 " 70-85 1 05 - 1 2 9
9/ -1' 6 " 65 -73 1 1 5 - 1 25 9/ 1 6 " 1 00 - 1 25 1 50- 1 7 5
5/8" 1 00 - 1 25 1 5 5 - 1 70 5/8" 1 40 - 1 75 2 1 0-240
3/4" 1 75-200 270-300 3/4" 250-300 375-425
7/8" 260-3 1 0 400-450 7/8" 400-475 600-675
1" 400-475 600-675 1" 600-725 900- 1 025
1 - 1 /8 " 525-625 800-900 1 - 1 /8 " 8 50- 1 02 5 1 2 7 5 - 1 450
1 - 1 /4" 750-900 1 1 25 - 1 275 1 - 1 /4" 1 225 - 1 450 1 8 2 5 - 2050
1 -3/8" 1 000- 1 200 1 45 0 - 1 650 1 -3 / 8 " 1 600- 1 900 2400-2700
1 -1 12" 1 300- 1 5 50 1 950-2200 1 - 1 12" 2 1 00-2500 3 1 50-3550

*NO TE: Tightening torques for non-rigid joints may be used when damage to the jointed members
of the assembly may occur (and specific torque recommendation has not been m.ade). Use of thick
and highly compressable gaskets, nonflat unmachined seating surfaces for the::-bolt head or nut,
non flat or nonparallel joint faces are examples of conditions under which these torques may be
used.

* *NO TE: Tightening torques for rigid joints may be used when all of the follo .wing conditions exist ".
(and specific torque recommendation has not been made):
1 . Damage will not occur to the joined members of the assembly.
2. It is desirable to use this higher clamping force to ensure tightness.
3. Fastener thread is not lubricated prior to assembly.

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 SE R V ICING

Th i s Section is a g u ide for m i no r adj u stments a nd repa irs. Whe n a major ove rh a u l is necessa ry, ca l l Massey­
Ferg u son Dea ler. DO NOT WAS H HOT E N G I N E .

Fig. 49 - Fuel Tank Shut-Off - Fig. 50 - Fuel Filter

Left, Rear of Fuel Tank 3.Priming lever
1. Vent Plug
1. Shut-Off Valve 2. Fuel Pump 4. Drain Cock
5. Center Bolt

D IESEL F UE L SYSTEM IMPORTA NT: If air-bleeding temporarily

REPLACING FUEL FILTER ELEMENT
NO TE: Before replacing fuel filter element,
thoroughly clean outside of filter housing,
as dirt must not be allowed to enter into
fuel injection system.
1 . C lose f u e l sh ut-off va lve, N o . 1 , F i g . 49, at bot­
tom of fuel tank.
2 . Dra in f u e l fro m fi lter by l oose n i ng d ra i n cock,
No. 4, F i g . 50.
3. Unscrew center bolt, N o . 5 , a nd remove fuel
f i lter.
4. Re move and d i sca rd fi lter e l e m e nt. Thoro u g h ly
clean fi lter head a nd a g g l o merator.
5. R eassem b l e fi lter u s i ng new fi lter e le me nt a nd
new gasket. Open f u e l s h ut-off.
6. After reasse m b l i ng f u e l f i lter,. a i r-bleed fuel
system and check for f u e l and a i r leaks .
head.
completely a n d a i r-free f u e l flows out vent. Tighten
AIR -BLEEDING FUEL SYSTEM
vent p l ug, N o . 1 .
If a n y of the fo l lowing cond itions h a ve occu rred
system should be bled .
1 . F u e l ta nk h as been permitted to r u n dry.
2 . If fuel l i nes, fi lter e l e m e nt and othe r components
wit h i n system h ave been d i sconnected a nd removed.
3. If eng i n e h a s not been ope rated for a con­
siderable per iod of t i m e .
4. If eng i n e u nexpectedly fa i ls t o sta rt, or if it
starts but stops a g a i n after a few m i n utes of
operation.
eliminates problem, but malfunction re­
occurs again, make sure to fully investigate
condition of fuel connections and fuel lines.
LOOSE FUEL CONNECTIONS A ND GASKET
SURFA CES, OR DA MA GED FUEL LINES,
WILL OFTEN TIMES A LLO W A IR TO ENTER
THE SYS TEM WITHOUT SHO WING ANY
A PPARENT FUEL LEA KA GE. With clean
unrestricted filter element air leaks will
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usually occur on the suction �fJe of system
between fuel tank and fuel lift pump. HO W­
EVER, WITH BADLY RES TRICTED FUEL
FILTER ELEMENT INSTA LLED, THE TRA NS­
FER PUMP PORTION OF THE INJECTION
PUMP (IN ITS A TTEMPT TO OBTA IN FUEL)
MA Y A LS O PULL A IR INTO THE SYSTEM.
Retighten all fuel connections and replace
fuel filter element if necessary.
To bleed f u e l syste m , proceed a s fo l lows:
1 . M ove f u e l s h ut-off control to r u n position.
2. Loosen a i r vent p l u g , N o . 1 , Fig. 50, on fuel fi lter
3 . O perate p r i m i ng lever, N o . 3 , u nti l fi lter fills
NO TE: The lever must be operated through
full strokes, up and down, for the pump to
operate properly. In e vent priming lever does
not pump fuel and no resistance can be felt ,
at end of stroke, turn engine over slightly
using starter motor. This will rotate cam­
shaft slightly to change position of fuel
pump cam and allow operation of priming
lever.

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 F ig. 5 1 - Injection Pump F ig. 52 - Eng ine - Part ial View Left Side

1. Idle Speed Adjusting Screw 1. Injector Connections

2. Upper Vent Plug
3. Lower Vent Plug

4. Loosen vent pl ugs, Nos. 2 a nd 3, F i g . 5 1 , on fuel LOW IDLE ADJUSTMENT

injection pump a n d operate pri m i ng lever u nt i l a i r­
free fuel flows out both ve nts. Tig hte n vent p l u gs . Turn idle speed adj u st i ng screw, N o . 1 , F i g . 5 1 , i n
5. Loosen pressu re l i nes a t i njector connect ions, o r o u t u ntil eng i n e speed is 7 5 0 ± 2 5 rp m .
Fig. 52.
6. With fuel sh ut-off control in r u n pos ition, move
hand th rottle to f u l l open position, crank e n g i n e with
sta rting m otor u nti l a i r-free fuel f lows from con­
nections. Tig hten conn ections a nd start e n g i ne .
NOTE: D o not operate starter motor con­
tinuously for more than 30 seconds without
allowing a few minutes for cooling.

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THR OTTLE CONTROL L E V E R - F I G . 55

Two spring- loaded friction d iscs h o l d th rottle

lever at desi red sett i n g . To compensate for creep
due to wea r, tig hten adj u st i ng nut on friction d i sc
a ssembly com press i n g spring washer, u nt i l des i red
friction or d rag is fe lt at th rott l e control lever .
To m a ke t h i s adj u stment it w i l l b e n ecessa ry to
remove right side i nstr u m e nt pa n e l .

F ig. 55 - Throttle Control Lever Adjustment

1. Throttle Linkage 2. Right Side Panel

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Fig . 59 - Fuses - Right Side of Instrument Panel Fig. 60 - Starter Motor
1. Fuses 1. Fusable Link
2. Light Switch 2. Starter Motor
3. Throttle

ELECTR I C A L SYSTEM

Two 20 a m p fuses, N o . 2 , Fig . 59, a nd a fusa b le
l i n k wire, F i g . 60, located between starter solenoid
a nd auxi l i a ry c ircu it solenoid protects Tractor's e l ec­
trical circu its. Ch eck these pa rts when an electrica l
fa i l ure occ u rs . Repeated fa i l ure of fuses a nd l i nk
wire ind icates an e lectrical problem . Locate and
correct before conti n u i ng operatio n . U N D E R NO
circu mstances s h o u l d s u bstitutes be u sed i n place
of these parts.
CAUTION: When se rvlc mg electrical
system, DISCONNECT battery ca bles.
No. 2, Fig. 6 1 , in both sides. These vent holes a l l ow
what s m a l l a m o u n� of gasses prod uced i n battery to
esca pe.
B attery charge i nd i cator, N o . 1 , i nd i cates whether
batte ries a re good , need c h a rg i n g o r s h o u l d be re­
placed.
G R EEN DOT V I S I B L E - Batte ries do not need
charg i ng.
DARK - G R E E N DOT N OT V I S I BLE - Batteries
need, charg i n g .
LIGHT YELLOW - R eplace batte ries.

DANGER
Battery produces E XPLOSIVE GASES. Keep
spark s, flame and cigarettes away. Ventilate
when charging or using in enclosed space.
Battery contains SULPHURIC ACID which
causes severe burns. If acid contacts eyes,
skin or clot hing, flush well with water. For
contact with eyes get medica l attention.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

BATTERIES

Batteries a re located be h i nd Tractor g r i l le, Fig . 64.

Access is easily gai ned by removing upper g r i l l e
screen or front side pa nels.

MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERIES

Fig . 61 - Maintenance Free Battery

Water never needs to be added to batteries. Bat­ 1. Battery Charge lridicator

teries a re complete ly sea led, except for vent holes, 2. Vent Holes

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 Fig. 62 - Battery Locatio n Fig. 63 - Alternator

CONVENTI ONAL BATTERY ALTERNATOR

Add d i sti l led water to b r i n g leve l of f l u id up to
correct leve l . Do not overf i l l as e lectro lyte w i l l s p i l l
onto top o f battery t h r o u g h vent p l ugs d u r ing oper­
ation.
A CT/VA TlNG BA TTERY
To p revent el ectro lyte from be i ng s p i l l ed on
Tractor and to e n s u re battery is f i l led to proper level,
it i s s uggested:
1 . R e move side p a n e l s a n d remove battery fro m
tray.
2. F i l l c e l l s with battery g rade s u lf u r i c acid
electrolyte ( 1 . 265 specific gravity) to 3/8" above
sepa rators or to fi l l po i nt ma rked on battery.
NO TE: Shake electrolyte container before
filling battery cells to assure solution is
not separated.
3. Check acid tem peratu re a n d state of c h a rge.
a. Acid temperature m u st be at lea st 800 F.
(put battery thermometer i n cente r ce l l ).
b. State of c h a rge m u st be good .
( 1 ) Check with e lectrica l battery tester, or
(2) U se a battery hyd ro m eter - specific
g ravity m ust be at least 1 . 250.
4. If acid tem peratu re i s not 800 F . or state of
charge not good, c h a rge at 20 a mpere s . Acid tem­
perature m u st never exceed 1 250 F. w h i l e c h a rg i ng.
5 . Top off c h a rged battery with e lectro lyte to
orig i n a l leve l a n d repl ace ve nt caps.
6. Reinsta l l battery and panels.
A cont i n u o u s diode- rectified A . C . a lternator, with
a b u i lt- i n so l id state voltage reg u l ator, provides the
necessa ry D .C . cu r rent.
Alternato rs req u i re no additio n a l l u br ication, but
certa i n preca utions a re necessa ry when working on
the e lectrical syste m .
N EV E R operate Tractor with a lternator "BAT"
wire d iscon nected.
Do not short a cross o r g ro u n d any term i n a ls on
a lternator. Any a rtificial c i rc u it set u p by pu rposely
g ro u nd i ng or s h o rt i ng any te r m i n a l s ca n cause ser­
ious electri ca l m a lf u nctions that m ig ht da mage
components of the e l ectr ica l syste m .
When tro u b l e develops i n the charg i ng c i rcu it, c a l l
M F Dea ler.
Do not atte m pt to pola rize a lternator. Alternator
po larizing is not necessa ry, si nce voltage developed
with i n a lternato r is both pola rities and d i ode recti­
fier a utomat ica l ly contro l s d i rection of c u rrent flow.
IT IS OF VITAL I M PO RTAN C E THAT TH E BATTERY
G R O U N D A N D TH E ALTE R NATO R G RO U N D B E O F
T H E SAM E POLARITY F O R D I O D E PROTECTIO N .
IMPORTANT:
1 . When installing battery, always be cer­
tain to connect negative terminal to
ground. If battery is reversed upon in­
stallation, it is directly shorted through
the diodes in alternator.

CLEA NING BA TTERY

Clean top of battery to remove acid deposits by

u s i n g a so l ution of 1 /4 l b . b a k i ng soda to a q u a rt of
water. R i nse off top with clean water a nd wipe d ry.
Remove battery c a b l es, c l e a n i ns ide of con nectors
and term i n a l posts with sa m e solutio n . W ipe dry,
reattach cab les a nd coat with a s ma l l a mo u nt of
petroleum j e l ly. Fig. 64 - Grille

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 Consequently, diodes and vehicle Wifing
are endangered b y high current flow.
Burned wiring harness and burned open
diodes probably will result.
2. When connecting a charger to a battery,
connect charger positive lead to battery
positive terminal and charger negative
lead to battery negative terminal. Failure
to follow this procedure will result in
damage as previously described.
3. When using booster batteries, connect
positive lead to positive terminal or
starter solenoid terminal. Connect nega­
tive lead to good ground on Tractor
chassis. Failure to follow this procedure
will result in damage as previously de­ Fig . 66 - Radiator Drain - Right Rear Corner
scribed.
1. Radiator Drain Cock
COOLI N G SYSTEM

When Tractor leaves factory, eng ine coo l i ng sys­

tem is f i l led with perma nent type a nti-freeze so­
lution, Spec. M - 1 1 30 ( M F Part No. 841 565 M 1 ), and
water to protect the e ng i ne in temperatures down
to M I N U S 30 deg rees F.
If water is u sed d u ri ng the s u m mer months, a n
approved type o f rust i n h i bitor shou ld b e added .
NO TE: Rain water is recommended for use
in cooling system due to absence of mineral
deposits.
Capacity; M F 2 5 5 / M F 265 - 1 1 U . S . , 9 I m p . qts .
MF 275 - 1 2 U . S . , 1 0 I mp. qts.
F ig . 67 -'- Eng ine B lock Drain Location -
CARE OF COOLING SYSTEM
Right Side

Keep g r i l l e a n d radiator fins free from d i rt, chaff, 1. Engine Drain Plug
2. Fuel Pump
l i nt and other foreign materi a l . U se compressed
a i r or a soft bristled brush to clean radiator fins.
Clean a n d f l u s h coo l i n g system yea rly. To prevent CAUTION : If radiator cap is to be re­

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corrosion i n coo l i n g system, u se a s u ita ble rust i n ­ moved when eng ine is HOT, loosen cap
hibitor ( M F Part N o . 1 900 285 M 1 ) after f l u s h i n g . to first notch and let pressure escape,
When d r a i n i n g coo l i n g system remove rad iator then remove cap. Do not remove cap
cap, Fig. 65, open radiator d ra i n cock, F i g . 66, and too quickly as coolant can spurt out,
engine block d ra i n p l u g , Figs. 67 and 68, l ocated on with sudden release of pressure, and
left side of e n g i n e block. scald.

Fig . 68 - Adjusting Fan Belt

Fig. 65 - Radiator Fill Point 1. Capscrew 3. Alternator 5. Pivot Bolt
1. Muffler 2. Radiator Cap 3. "Cl!ution" Decal 2. Adjusting Bracket 4. Shield 6. Belt

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 When ref i l l i n g or adding to system do not overf i l l .
F i l l o n ly u nt i l coolant a ppears 1 /2 " be low bottom of
f i l le r neck. Start eng i ne a n d a l low few m i n utes to
wa rm up. S h ut off engi ne, recheck coo l a nt level and
f i l l as previously stated.
IMPORTANT: DO NO T WA SH HO T ENGINE.

FAN BELT ADJUSTMENT

Fan belt s h o u ld be adj u sted to 3/8" deflection at

m iddle of longest spa n . If belt s l ips, i m p roper e n g i n e
cooling wi l l resu lt.
1 . Loosen a lternator p i vot bolt, N o . 4, Fig. 68, and
capscrew, N o . 1 , on adj u st i ng bracket, N o . 2 .
2 . Pivot a lternator, N o . 3 , u nt i l correct deflection
is obta i ned. Fig. 69 - Air Cleaner - Behind Upper Grille
3 . Tig hte n p ivot bolt and adj u st i ng bra cket cap­
screw. 1. Cleaning Instructions - See Fig. 70
2. Outer Element
3. Unloading Valve
FAN BELT REPLACEMENT

1 . Loosen a lternator p i vot bolt, No. 4, F i g . 68, and

capscrew, N o . 1 , on adj u st i ng bra cket, N o . 2 . Push in
on a lternator, N o . 3, to p rovide slack i n belt.
2 . Remove fan belt from a ro u n d eng ine cra nkshaft
and fan blades.
3 . I n sta l l new fan belt a n d adj u st ten s i o n .
7. DO N OT rap e l e m e nt to d is lodge d irt.
8. Avoid i m itation parts. Use genu i n e Massey­
Ferg u son replacement fi lter element.
REMOVING OUTER F i lTER E LEMENT

ENGINE AIR FILTERS
IMPORTA NT: Do not remove outer air cleaner
element unless red indicator light is ON (Fig. 7 ).
with engine running. Clean or replace outer
element. Do not remove inner element unless
after replacing outer element and operating
engine, indicator light stays ON with engine
running. replace inner element as it cannot be
cleaned
Replace o uter e l e m e nt after s i x was h i ngs or yea rly,
whichever comes fi rst. I n ne r e l e m e nt s h o u l d be
replaced yea rly or whenever red i nd i cator l i g ht stays
ON after clea n i ng or replacing o uter e l e m e nt a nd
eng i ne r u n n i ng .
R emove upper g r i l l e screen , Fig. 64, then rem ove
wing n ut h o l d i n g e l e m e nt i n position, Fig. 69. M a ke
s u re rubber u n loading va lve is comp letely open and
clea n .
Use a clean d a mp cloth a n d ca refu l ly wipe inside
of housing to remove a n y d ust or foreig n matter
present.
Dete r m i n e if a i r cleaner e l e m ent i s sti l l service­
a b le a nd may be clea ned a n d reused . MAKE S U R E
ELEMENT IS I N G O O D PHYS ICAL C O N D ITION
B E F O R E CO N S I D E R I N G C LEAN I N G IT. If rubber seal
on end of e le ment i s da maged, o r if m eta l canister
is dented or da maged, e lement M UST be replaced .
CLEANING OUTER F i lTER E LEMENT
U se compressed a i r to back-flow e le me nt. Th is
prel i m i na ry c le a n i ng wi l l remove loose d i rt, making
wash i ng easier.

IMPORTANT AIR C LEANER PRECAUTIONS

1 . Do not loosen or re move a i r cleaner elements

with engine r u n n i n g . N EVER O PE RATE E N G I N E
WITH OUT FILTER ELE M E NTS I N STALLE D .
2 . N ever w a s h e l e m e nts i n gasoline, fuel o i l or
solvents.
3. With i n n e r e l e m e nt in p l a ce , m a ke s u re wing
nut i s finger tight and element can not be rotated
by hand. Be s u re wing n ut is h o l d i ng o ute r e l ement
f i r m ly i n position .
4. U n necessa ry a n d i mproper remova l of elements
may contribute to i ntroduci ng d u st i nto e n g i n e .
5. If o uter f i lter e l e m e n t h a s been washed, it m ust
be comp letely d ry before it is reused .
6. C h eck a l l a i r inta ke h oses for tig htness. Replace
hoses wh ich a re cracked or a ppear q uestiona ble. Fig. 70 - Air Filter Element Service Instr uctions

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 Fig. 71 - Outer Air Filter Element
Prepare sol ution ( M F Pa rt No. 1 900 726 M 1 ) i'l C ­
cord i ng t o d i rections on the carto n , or u s e sol ution
of l u kewa rm water ( 1 000 F . ) a nd non -foa m i ng de­
tergent.
Soak e l e m e nt in solution for 1 5 m in utes (not longer
than 24 h o u rs), m a i nta i n i ng a temperature of 1 200
to 1 500 F. for most effective clea n i n g .
Agitate e l e m e nt, t h e n ri nse both i n s id e a nd out­
side s u rfaces of elem ent with clean water from a
hose. Conti n u e u nt i l d ra i n water is clear.
. 'YOTE: To a void a n y operating delay while
'dirty element is being washed and dried,
it-- is recommended that spare elements be
kept on hand as an immediate replacement
part. Make sure element is completely dry.
After clean i n g , p la ce a l ig ht b u l b i n s ide e lement
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and caref u l ly check e l e ment for rupt u res or other
damage. I nspection of element wi l l disc lose a ny s m a l l
holes or major r u pt u res. A N Y H O L E IN F I LTER ELE­
MENT, .EVE N S MA LLEST, WILL ALLOW D UST TO
PASS I NTO I N N E R E LE M E NT, S H O RTE N IN G ITS R E ­
PLAC E M E NT T I M E . Ca ref u l ly re i nsta l l fi lter element.
Attempt to rotate ' e l e ment by hand. If element ca n
be rotated, it i s i mproperly i n sta lled. C h eck a l l ex­
terna l hose connections for tig htness.
Fig. 72 - Air Cleaner
1. Air Cleaner Canister 2. Nut 3. Inner Element
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Fig. 72A - Spark Arrestor Muffler
1. Cleanout Plug
2. Muffler
REPLACING INNER FILTER ELEMENT
To replace i n n e r fi lter e l e me nt, fo l low procedu res
for removi ng outer f i lter e le m e nt, then remove nut
hold i ng i n n e r elem ent a n d caref u l ly rem ove .
Use a damp c loth a n d caref u l l y w ipe clean h o u s i n g
a nd bracket t o remove a n y d u st or fore ign matte r
present. I n sta l l new fi lter e l e m e nt a n d tig hte n nut
u nt i l fi lte r element cannot be rotated by h a n d . In­
sta l l a clea n or new oute r fi lter e le m e nt:
SPARK A R R ESTOR MUFFLE R
CAUTION : Muffler should be cold,
before attempting cleanout.
Remove cleanout plug, No. 1 , Fig. 72A, from m uffl e r,
No. 2 . If a crust has for med over oulet port, brea k it
loose with a screwd river or s i m i l a r tool .
Start e ng i ne and r u n it at h ig h i d l e to blow entrap­
ped carbon pa rticles o ut cleanout hole. Clea nout
operation ca n be hastened by mo menta ri ly cove ri ng
end of m uffler with a rag . Replace cleanout p l u g
after a l l particles h ave bee n blown o ut o f m uffl e r.
CLUTCH PEDAL FREE
TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT
Normal cl utch ped a l free travel is 5 / 3 2 " m e a s u red
between cl utch shaft a rm , N o . 1 , F i g . 7 3 , a n d trans­
m ission housing, No. 4.
NOTE: It is recommended that before per­
forming this adjustment check and adjust
linkage rod length to measurement ( 1 1 -5/8")
shown in Fig. 74.
1 . Insta l l a punch i n hole i n end of c l u tch release
shaft, No. 2 , Fig . 7 3 . Loosen bolt, N o . 3 , in release
shaft a r m .
2 . Rotate c l utch relea se s h a ft c lockwise ( u s i n g
pu nch as a lever) u nti l re lease bea r i ng tou c h es
cl utch release fi ngers ( noticea ble resista nce).
 Fig . 73 - Clutch Pedal Adjustment
1. Arm 3. Bolt
2. Shaft 4. Transmission Housing
3. M ove release shaft a rm u ntil there is correct
clearance (5/32") between transm iss i o n h o u s i ng
and "stop " of release s h a ft a r m .
4 . Tighten bolt secu rely a nd recheck clea rance .
B R AKE A DJ U STME NT
NO TE: Before adjusting brake pedals, check
and adjust brake pull rod (each side) length
to measurement (20 ") shown in Fig. 75.
Fig. 74 - Clutch Pedal Linkage
Fig. 75 - Brake Pull Rod
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Fig . 76 - Brake Pedal Adjustment
1. Adjusting Nut 2. PTO Shift Lever
1 . Tu rn exte r n a l adj u sti ng n ut, No. 1 , F i g . 76,
clockwise or cou nterclockwise u nt i l 2-3/4" free travel
is obta i n ed between bra ke ped a l pads as shown i n
Fig. 7 7 .
2 . Adj u st oth e r ped a l i n s a m e m a n ner, m a inta i n ­
i n g no m o re t h a n 1 /8 " d ifference i n free travel
between t h e m .
REP LAC I N G C R A NKCASE
OI L A N D F I LTER ELEME N T
Dra i n cra nkcase with e n g i n e stopped a nd o i l vya rm..
1 . Re move cran kcase dra i n p l u g , Fig : 79.
2 . U nscrew and re move fi lter, F i g . 8 1 .
IMPORTA NT: Be sure to remove old gasket
from filter base.
3. Wipe fi lter m o u nt i n g s u rface a nd apply a th i n
coat o f c l e a n o i l t o n e w fi lte r g asket .
4. Tighten fi lter by h a nd u nti l g asket contacts
fi lte r ba se a n d then tig hten 1 12 t u r n more. ':
NO TE: If it should become necessary to
remove and reinstall filter head assembly, -
follow information listed below.
a . Thorou g h ly c l e a n the two m o u nti ng su rfaces.
Fig. 77 - Brake Pedal Adjustment
1. Left-Hand Brake Pedal 2. Right-Hand Brake Pedal
 F ig. 79 - Crankcase Drain Locat ion - Left S i d e Fig . 83 - Transmission Drain - Left Side
1. Crankcase Drain Plug 1. Plug

b. U se a new gasket a n d i n sta l l filte r head onto
cyH nder b lock. Tighten two ca pscrews eve n ly to
26-30 ft. - Ibs. torq ue.
5 . Replace dra i n p l u g a n d fill crankcase. See
Capacity C h a rt, Page 22, for correct o i l a nd q u a ntity.
6. R u n e n g i n e u nti l wa rm a nd check for leaks.
7. Check o i l level on d i psti ck, No. 4, Fi g. 8 1 .
n ut, spring, washer, "O"_ring a nd hydra u l ic p u m p
stra iner.
4. Wash stra i ner, cover, etc . , in a s u itab l e cle a n i n g
solvent.
5. Rei nsta l l stra i ner a n d cap.
NO TE: It is recommended "O "-rings be re­
placed.

R EPLACIN G T R ANSMISSION
DIFF E R E NTIAL A N D
HY D R AU LIC SYSTEM OIL

1 . Remove d ra i n pl ugs, Figs. 83 a nd 84, a nd dra i n

oil.
2 . Remove cap, N o . 1 , F i g . 85, from bottom o f center
housi ng, N o . 2 .
3 . Remove reta i n i ng c l ip, then ca ref u l ly remove

F ig . 84 - D ifferential Drain - Left Side

1. Plug

F ig. 81 - Eng ine Lubricat ion - Left Side

1. Crankcase Fill Point 3. Dipstick
2. Breather Tube 4. Oil Filter

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F ig. 85 - Hydraulic Pump Stra iner Locat ion
1. Cap 2. Center Housing
6. R e i nsta l l d r a i n p l u g s a n d ref i l l system with new
o i l . F ig . 86. See "S pecificat ions C h a rt", Page 22, for
capacity a n d type of o i l to use.
NO TE: When checking oil level with trans­
mission dipstick. No. 2, Fig. 26, it will be
necessary to check dipstick several times as
new oil will be very difficult to see. A fter a few
hours of operation oil will be much easier to see.
The maximum level should only be used if the
tractor is working on steep slopes, or if high
capacity wagon cylinders are being used.
F ig . 86 -Transm iss ion. D ifferential and
Hydrau lic System O il Fill Location -
Left of Shift Levers
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F ig . 87 - Au x il iary Hydraulic F ilter Locat ion
1 . Cover 3. Filter
2. Filter Bracket 4. PTa Side Cover and Control Lever
AUXILIA R Y HY D R A U LIC
SYSTEM F i lTER E LEMENT
IMPORTA N T: D o n o t replace 2 0 micron
filter element with a 1 0 micron filter element .
A lways use 20 micron element.
C h a nge e le ment as fol lows:
1 . R e m ove f i lter h o u s i n g from fi lter head being
caref u l not to sp i l l a n y oil, F ig . 87.
NO TE: Early MF 255 with horizontal exhaust on
ft.dt side, it will be necessary to remove tail pipe
first.
2 . Thoroug h ly c l e a n fi lter h o u s ing a nd head.
3 . Replace fi lter e l e ment, fill housing with o i l and
assemble fi lter h o u s i ng to fi lter head. Also ta i l pi pe if
re moved.
4. Sta rt eng i ne a nd i n spect fi lter for leaks.
NU TE: It is recommended that " 0 -Ring be re ­
"
placed.
P O W E R STEE R I N G - FIG . 8 9
1 . Remove poweer steeri ng p u m p reservo i r cove r.
2. I nspect, a nd clean stra i ne r in s u itable solvent.
3. Rei nsta l l stra i ne r and cove r.
4. F i l l rese rvoi r, sta rt Tractor engi ne, run at idle
speed, a nd fi l l rese rvo i r .
5 . Turn steeri ng wheel t o r i g ht a nd then left at
least t h ree ti mes, without blowi ng rel i ef valve.
6. Turn whee l s back to stra i g ht fo rwa rd a nd refi l l
reservo i r with eng i n e r u n n i ng .
7. Repeat Steps 5 a n d 6 a t least th ree ti mes t o ass u re
that a l l a i r is p u rged from syste m .
Check rese rvoi r d a i l y when Tra cto r is new to ass u re
o i l leve l is not low.
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 RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURES

TI R E S IZE PRESSURE
FRONT
6.00- 1 6 - 4 Ply 36 1bs.
6 . 50- 1 6 - 4 Ply 36 1bs.
6 .50- 1 6 - 6 Ply 48 1bs.
7 . 5 L- 1 5 - 6 Ply 44 1bs.
9.00- 1 0 - 4 Ply 20 1bs.
9 . 5 L- 1 0 - 4 Ply 28 Jbs.
REA R
1 3 .6-38 - 4 Ply 14 1bs.
1 3 .6-38 - 6 Ply 22 1bs.
1 4.9-24 - 4 Ply 12 Ibs.
F ig . 89 - Power Steering Reservoir 1 4.9-28 - 6 Ply 20 1bs.
1 5 . 5 - 38 - 6 Ply 20 1bs.
1. Power Steering Reservoir 1 6 .9-24 - 6 Ply 18 1bs.
2. Fill Plug 1 6 . 9 - 26 - 6 Ply 18 I bs .
3 . Alternator
1 6 .9-28 - 6 Ply 18 Ibs.
1 6 .9-30 - 6 Ply 18 1bs.
1 8 .4- 1 6 . 1 - 6 Ply 16 1bs.
1 8 .4-26 - 6 Ply 16 1bs.
2 1 . 5 L- 1 6. 1 - 6 Ply 12 Ibs.
1 8 .4-30 - 6 Ply 16 Ibs.
R EAR AX L E P LA N ETA R Y
- FIG. 90
CARE O F TIRES
Dra in both p l a netary u n its a n d refi l l t o with i n
1 /4" o f f i l l h o l e with reco m m e nded o i l . See Capacity To reduce a m o u nt of wea r, a nd pro long l ife of t i res,
Chart. Page 22, for capacity a n d reco m m e nded oi l . it is importa nt correct pressu res be m a i nta ined by
regu l a r checks.
When Tractor is going to be out of use for a pro­
longed period, or is being stored, block u p both s ides
TI R ES - WH E E LS of axles to take weight of Tractor off tires.
If oil, gaso l i n e o r s i m i l a r products a re sp i l led on
Tractor is s h i pped with t i res overi nflated . Pres­ a t i re, clean this a rea of tire i m m ed i ately. Never park
su res m ust be checked a nd adj u sted before operat­ or stop the Tractor with t i res sta nding i n a mo ist oil
i ng in field. S H O U LD BE C H ECKED WEEKLY. See patch.
Chart for reco m mended t i re press u r e . Whe never possible, park Tractor where tires will
be shaded from d i rect rays of s u n . This is particu la rly
important if Tractor is pa rked for pro longed periods,
or is being stored.
If mounting tube l ess t i res m a ke s u re the flange
a nd bead a rea of the t i re a n d r i m a re free of d i rt,
rust or old rubber. The rim m u st be smooth and c l e a n
a nd a n y rusted a reas s h o u l d be repa i nted w i t h a r u st
i n h ibiting type pa i nt.
When using calci u m c h loride i n tubeless t i res the
following preca utions a re reco m m e nded to m i n i m ize
rim corrosion .

• R i m s m ust have a good coat of pa int.

• When mounting or d is mo u nt i n g , do not d a m a g e r i m

protective coating.

• Rims m ust be s u bmerged (75-80% f u l l ).

Fig . 9 0 - Rear Axle Lu bricat ion
1. Fill Point 2. Drain Plug • R ust i n h ibitor not req u i red.

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 LI QUID WEIGHT PER TIRE (75% Filled )

3% Ibs . Calcium Chloride 5 I bs . Calcium Chlor ide

Tire Water Only Per Gallon Water Per Gallon Water
Size (Free zes Solid at 320 F . ) ( Slush Free to - 120 F . ( Slush Free to - 52 0 F .
Freezes Solid at -520 F . ) Freezes Solid at - 620 F . )

FRONT
6.00- 1 6 6 G a ls. Water 5 Gals. Water 4.8 G a l s . Water
50 Ibs. Tota l 60 Ibs. Tota l 64 Ibs. Total
6.50- 1 6 7 G a ls. Wate r 6 G a l s . Water 5 . 5 G a l s . Water
58 Ibs. Tota l 7 1 Ibs. Tota l 74 Ibs. Total
7 . 5 L- 1 5 8 G a ls. Wate r 7 G a l s . Water 7 Ga l s . Water
67 Ibs. Tota l 83 Ibs. Tota l 93 Ibs. Tota l
9 .00- 1 0 9 G a l s . Wate r 7 . 5 Ga ls. Water 7 . 2 G a l s . Water
75 Ibs. Tota l 89 I bs. Tota l 96 Ibs. Tota l
REAR
1 3 .6-38 5 7 G a l s . Water 49 G a l s . Water 46 Gals. Water
475 Ibs. Tota l 5 8 1 Ibs. Tota l 6 1 4 I bs . Tota l
1 4. 9 -24 47 G a l s . Water 40 G a l s . Water 38 G a l s . Water
3 9 2 Ibs. Tota l 474 Ibs. Tota l 507 Ibs. Tota l
1 4.9-28 53 G a ls. Water 46 G a l s . Water 43 G a l s . Water
442 Ibs. Tota l 545 Ibs. Tota l 574 Ibs. Tota l
1 5 .5-38 66 G a l s . Water 56 G a l s . Water 53 G a l s . Water
550 Ibs. Tota l 663 Ibs. Tota l 707 Ibs. Tota l
1 6 . 9-24 6 1 G a l s . Water 52 G a l s . Water 49 Ga Is. Water
509 Ibs. Tota l 6 1 6 Ibs. Tota l 654 Ibs. Tota l
1 6 .9-26 65 G a l s . Water 56 G a l s . Water 53 Ga Is. Water
542 Ibs. Tota l 663 Ibs. Tota l 707 I bs . Total

1 6 .9-28 69 G a ls . Water 59 G a l s . Water 56 Ga Is. Water

575 Ibs. Tota l 699 Ibs. Tota l 747 Ibs. Tota l

1 6 . 9 -30 7 3 G a l s . Water 63 G a l s . Water 59 G a ls . Water

609 Ibs. Tota l 746 Ibs. Tota l 747 Ibs. Total
1 8 .4-26 79 G a l s . Water 68 G a l s . Water 64 G a l s . Water
659 Ibs. Tota l 805 Ibs. Tota l 854 Ibs. Tota l

1 8 .4-30 90 G a l s . Water 77 Ga ls. Water 72 Ga ls. Water

75 1 Ibs. Tota l 9 1 2 Ibs. Tota l 960 I bs . Tota l

1 8.4- 1 6. 1 49 G a l s . Wate r 42 G a l s . Wate r 3 9 G a l s . Water

409 Ibs. Tota l 497 Ibs. Total 520 Ibs. Total

CAUTION: When preparing calcium chloride solution for liquid tire ballast , never pour water on

A calcium chloride. A chlorine gas is generated whi ch can be e xplosive. This can be avo ided by
slowly adding the calcium chloride flakes to the water and stiring until dissolved .

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 Adj ust axle i n 4" g ra d u ations a nd reverse front
wheel discs. Measure ment is from center-to-center
of ti res at ground leve l .
1 . With a s u itab l e jack, ra ise Tractor front off
g rou nd .
2. Remove bolts that sec u re each fro nt axle ex­
tension asse m b ly to m a i n axle, F i g . 9 3 .
3. Remove bolt from each tie-rod c l a mp, NO. 4.
4. Reposition a nd secure axle exte nsion to d e s i red
tread width. Tig hte n n uts securely.
5 . Reposition tie- rods a nd secure with bo lts a nd
n uts. Make s u re bolts a re e ng aged with correspond­
i ng notches in s o l id portion of tie-rod. Tighte n n uts.
IMPORTANT: When front wheel discs are
reversed, front wheel bearings are subjected to a
Fig. 9 1 - Front Wheel Tread Width
greater load.

REAR - SEE CHA R T PA GE 52

IMPORTANT: If Tractor is equipped with ROPS,

narrow tread settings may not be possible. See
chart page 52.

PAVT Wheels

The power adj u sted va riable tread rea r wh ee ls

provide an easi ly adj u sted tread width ra ng i ng from
56" to 90" in 4" grad uations. With wheels set at
inner h a lf of tread ra nge, the tread width a d j u st­
ment range is 56" to 72", Fig . 94. When cast cente rs
a re reversed tread width adj ustment ra nge is fro m
74" to 90", Fi g . 94A .
IMPORTANT: Ramp clamp bolts should be
Fig. 92 - Front Wheel
checked for proper torque several times
during first 1 00 hours of operation.

PAVT Wheel Adjustment

1 . Reposition one r a m p c l a m p stop on master ra i l

at desi red tread width setting, F i g . 94.
2 . Loosen rema i n i ng ramp c l a m p n uts about three
turns each.
3 . Drive Tractor forward or rea rward applying
brake opposite whee l that is be i ng adj u sted , u nt i l
ramp c l a m p contacts sto p .

Fig. 93 - Front Axle Adjustment

1. Front Axle 3. Tie-Rod Bolt
2. Bolt 4. Tie-Rod Clamp

WHEEL TREAD WIDTHS

FRONT
Tractor front wheel tread width ra nge is as fol­
lows:
Lo-Profile a nd
Sta nda rd Clea ra nce . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50"-74"
. . . . . .

Fig. 9 4 - PAVT Rear Wheel

Row Crop . . . . . .
. . .. . ... ... . . . . . . . . . . 51 "-75"
. . . . .

An additional e ig ht i nches of front wheel tread

1. Ramp Clamp Stop 3. Ramp Clamp Stop
width can be obta i ned at a ny desi red front a xle 4. Hub Bolts (8)
2. Ramp Clamp
setting by reversing sta mped wheel discs.

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 Manually Adjusted W heels

The m a n u a l ly adj u sted wheels can be adjusted by

rel ocati ng r i m s . Torq u e m a n u a l adj ust rear wheel
n uts to 1 60 ft. - Ibs.
NO TE: When installing rims onto wheels,
make sure to tighten clamp nuts properly
to insure correct wheel a lignment. Clamp
nuts should be tightened gradually, in at
least three stages, using a criss-cross pat­
tern until tightened to 1 60 ft. -Ibs. torque.

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

F ig. 94A - PAVT Cast Center W heels Reversed
1. Hub Bolts (8) 2. Cast Center
4. Reposition re mai n i ng ra m p c l a m p stop on maste r
rail a nd tig hten a l l ramp c l a m p n uts eve n ly to 275
ft .- Ibs. torq u e (cast) or 200 ft . - Ibs. torq ue (sta m ped).
IMPORTANT: To insure proper wheel centering,
clamp nuts should be tightened gradually in
at least three stages, using a criss -cross pat­
tern starting as close to bottom as possible.
5 . Adj u st re m a i ng whee l .
Revers ing Cast Center W heels
Period ica l l y check front wheel toe - i n (0" to
9/ 1 6 "). Measure between front t i re rib centers at h u b
height a t front a n d rea r of t i r e s . Fro nt measu rement
should be 0 to 9 / 1 6 of an i nch less tha n rea r measure­
ment for correct toe - i n .
T o adj ust, loosen c l a m p n ut, N o . 2, F i g . 9 5 , on i n ner
end of left - h a n d tie -rod. Re m ove c l a m p bolt, No. 3,
Fig. 95, on outer end of t i e - rod. Rotate left tie-rod tube,
No. 1 , F i g . 95, u nti l correct toe - i n is obta i ned. I n sta l l
a nd tig hte n c l a m p bolt being s u re c l a m p bolt i s en­
g aged i n correct notch i n solid portion of tie-rod .
Tighte n c l a m p n ut, N o . 2 .
REPACKING FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

A A
C A UT ION : Be very car eful when han­ CA UTION : Block Tractor s ecur ely be­
d l ing rear wheels as they are awk ­ fore r e moving a wheel.
ward and dan gerous to handle.

1 . Adj ust wheels u nti l cast ce nte rs a re i n m iddle It is advisab l e to remove front wheels from h u bs,
of r i m s . especi a l ly if ti res a re l iq u id f i l led or we ights a re
2 . R a i se b a c k o f Tra ctor u nt i l ti res cle a r g ro u nd . attached to wheels, before atte mpt i ng to service
front wheel bea ri ngs.

A
C A UT ION : Block Tractor axle sec­ 1 . R e move h ubs from s p i nd les a n d thoro u g h ly clean
urely b efore removing a wheel. bea ri ngs a nd sea ls i n a s u ita b le clea n i n g solvent
Block front wheels . ( not gaso l i ne). I nspect for wea r . Replace bea ri ngs
or sea ls if necessa ry. R e move old g rease from i ns ide
3 . Re move h u b bolts, No. 4, F i g . 94, fro m left hub.
and right wheels. 2. R e p a c k e a c h bea r i ng a ssembly with Lith i u m
4 . Rei nsta l l wheels on oppos ite side on Tractor Base Beari ng G rease. F u l ly pack sea ls between l i ps
and tig hten h u b bolts, No. 1 , F i g . 94A to 230 ft. ­ with g rease .
Ibs. torq ue. 3 . R e i n sta l l sea l a n d i n ne r bea ring on spind le and
apply s uffi c i e nt a mo u nt of g rease to f i l l space be­
tween i n ne r bea r i n g a nd sea l.
4 . I n sta l l h ubs o n s p i n d les. Avo id d a m a g i ng sea ls.
5 . I n sta l l t h r u st washer a nd adjusting nut on
spindle. Tighten a d j u st i n g n ut to 30-40 ft. - Ibs. torq ue
wh i l e rota t i ng h u b.
6. Position adj u st i n g l ock n u t o n n ut with one pa i r
o f sl ots i n l i ne w i t h cotter p i n h o le i n spi ndle.
7 . Back off adjusting n ut 1 - 1 /2 s lots . (Cotter pin
hole will be covered . )
8. Rem ove l ock n ut from adj usting n ut and re­
position it so cotter p i n ca n be i nserte d . DO NOT
M OV E A DJ U ST I N G N UT . I n sert cotter pi n.

T R ACTO R STO R A G E
F ig. 95 - Toe-In A djustment

1. Tie-Rod Tube 2. Nut 3. Clamp Bolt When Tractor i s to b e idle for a n extended period

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oi time, it should be properly prepa red for storage. 1 2 . Start e ng i ne a n d r u n f o r 1 0 t o 1 5 m i n utes.
1 . Se lect a dry, protected a rea where Tractor is Observe a l l i nstr u m e nts. If a ny i nstr u m e nts i nd i cates
not exposed to weather or l i vestock. a ma lfunction stop e n g i n e i m med iately. Dete r m i ne
2. Thoro u g h ly c lean Tractor a nd tou c h - u p pai nted and correct ma lfu ncti o n .
su rfaces where needed with MF pa int.
IMPORTANT: D O NO T WA SH HO T ENGINE.
3 . Thoro u g h ly i n spect Tractor for worn or broken
parts. Replace with ge n u i ne MF replace ment parts. 1 3 . Dr ive Tractor for a sho rt period at n o r m a l
4. With i n ner q u a d ra nt contro l lever, ra ise hy­ speed with no load, noting i n strume nts a nd g e n e r a l
dra u l i c l ift l i nkage to tra nsport. This wi l l extend i n ­ operatio n .
terna l hydra u l ic cyl i nder a nd protect f i n is hed su rface
on cyl inder bore.
5. Dra i n all fuel from fuel ta nk a nd fi lter. Put into Recomme nded O i ls for Lowest Temperature
fuel ta nk at least one ga l l o n of o i l s l i sted u nder the F u e l Syste m* D u r i ng Lay Up
" Recom me nded O i l s for F u e l System ", Page 44. R u n Esso I L 8 1 5 +250 F.
eng ine at h a lf speed f o r 1 5 m i n utes t o ci rcu late o i l . Esso I L 1 047 00 F .
Seal f u e l f i l ler c a p with waterproof ad hesive tape. S h e l l "Fusus A" +250 F .
6. Air-b leed fuel system as outli ned u nder "Fuel S h e l l "Fusus A"
Syste m " , Page 2 7 . Start e n g i n e a nd a l low it to r u n (Alternative G rade) - 1 50 F.
u nt i l b l u e smoke a ppea rs at exha u st pipe. S h ut off S h e l l Ca l ibration " C " 00 F .
engine. S h e l l Ca l i bration " B " -700 F.
7. Loosen fa n belt.
8 . Remove battery a n d i n spect general cond iti o n .
Store battery i n a cool, protected we l l venti lated No attempt s h o u l d be made to resta rt eng i n e
place and keep it f u l ly c h a rged . Do not store battery u nti l tem perature has been at least 1 50 F . above
on a concrete floor or m eta l s u rface. that shown in ta ble for not less t h a n 24 h o u rs ,
9. Cover end of exh a u st pipe to preve nt e ntrance otherwise there may be d ifficu lty i n obta i n ing
of foreign materia l a n d rodents. a free flow of fuel.
1 0. Jack up Tractor a nd place blocks u nder axles
to remove we ight from t i res. Remove water bal last *The proprieta ry brands of oil l isted a re recom­
from ti res if calc i u m c h loride so l ution was not used me nded for the purpose by the oil compa n ies.
when fi l l i ng ti res. They may not be ava i l a b le i n a l l pa rts of the
1 1 . Have M F Dea ler remove i njectors a nd spray world, but su ita b le o i ls may be obta i ned by
1 /4 pint of l ubricat i ng oil (divided equa l ly between reference to the o i l compan ies. The spec ific­
a l l cyl i nders) i nto cyl inder bores. ation sho u ld i nclude the fo l lowi n g :
1 2 . If necessary to store Tractor outside, cover
with waterproof ca nvas or other protective materia l . V iscosity: S h o u ld not be g reater than 2 2 centi­
stokes at lowest a mbient temperature l i kely
R E M OVI N G TR ACTO R to be experienced on resta rti n g .
F R O M STO R AG E
Pou r Poi nt: M u st b e at least 1 50 F. lowe r t h a n
t h e lowest a m bient tem peratu re l i kely to b e
1 . Remove b locks from under axles.
met d u r i ng t h e lay- u p per iod .
2 . I nsta l l battery being certa i n it is f u l ly c h a rged.
This i s a negative g ro u nd system .
The o i ls selected a re not necessa r i l y s u itable
3 . C h eck o i l leve l i n eng i n e cra nkcase a nd central
for cal ibrating or testi ng p u mps.
o i l reservo i r.
4. Remove cove r i ngs from exha ust p i pe ope n i ng
and a i r f i lter i n let.
5. Check tightness of a l l bolts, n uts, ca pscrews
a nd s heet m eta l screws. Tighte n as req u i red .
6. Rotate fan by h a n d to e n s u re freedom of water
p u m p sea ls.
7 . R e i nst a l l and properly tensi on fa n belt.
8. R e m ove rocker cover a nd l ubricate rocke r as­
semblies with eng i n e o i l .
9 . Remove adhesive ta pe from fuel ta n k f i l ler cap.
1 0. Dra i n fuel ta n k to remove a ny rem a i n i n g o i l
and water a nd ref i l l ta n k with d iese l fue l .
1 1 . I nsta l l new fuel fi lter e l e ment a nd a i r-bleed
fuel system . Refer to " Fu e l Syste m ", Page 2 7 .

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 TROU BLE-SHOOTING ENG INE

D I ES E L INJECTION PUMP MAXIMUM

SPEED INCORRECT
ENGINE FAILING TO CRAN K
1 . Th rott l e l i nkage d a m aged or m a ladj usted . Re­
1 . Loose, g ro u nded, s ho rted or broken w i r i n g . p lace a nd/or adj u st l i nkage.
Check con nections o n a l l switches. 2 . F a u lty i njection pump g overnor . Have M F Dealer
2 . D ischa rged o r wea k batteries. repa i r .
3 . F a u lty sta rter solenoid or a u x i l i a ry starter
solenoid. LOSS O F POWER
4. F a u lty sta rt switc h o r safety switc h .
5. Fai led sta rting motor. 1 . PI ugged fuel filter.
2. Worn ri ngs, p istons, b u rned o r stick i ng va lve .
ENGINE CRAN KS BUT FAILS TO 3 . Fa u lty i njection p u mp governor a ctio n .
START - FUEL SYSTEM 4. Fau lty th rottle l i nkage.
5 . B lown head gasket.
1 . Lack of f u e l in ta n k . F i l l ta nk a nd a i r-b leed 6. I m proper va lve adj u st m e nt.
system . 7 . C logged a i r c l e a ne r .
2. Excessive a i r i n f u e l system . Air-bleed entire 8 . Fa u lty p u m p t i m i n g .
system . See M F D e a l e r - Steps 2, 3 , 5 a n d 8 .
3 . F u e l sh ut-off control fa i led o r d i sconnected
at i njection p u m p . E XCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
4 . Fuel filter clogged . Replace fi lter and a i r­
bl eed syste m . 1 . Fau lty i njectors.
5 . Fau lty i njector asse m bly. Have M F Dea ler test 2. Pump t i m i ng i ncorrect .
a nd service or rep lace assem b ly. 3 . Excessive f u e l pressu re l i n k leakage.
6. I njection p u m p fa i l u re . H a ve MF Dealer check 4. B u rned, worn or sticki ng va lves.
pump. 5 . Worn p iston s or ri ngs.
7 . I njection p u m p t i m i ng i ncorrect. Have M F Dea ler 6. I m proper va lve adj u stment, worn or bent push
correctly time p u m p . rods.
8 . Idle speed s e t t o o l ow . Adj u st i njection p u m p 7 . Engine ove r h eati n g .
i d l e speed stop screw. 8 . C l utch s l i ppage.
9. F a u lty coo l i ng system thermostat.
ENGINE CRAN KS BUT FAILS 1 0. C logged a i r c l e a n e r or a i r pipe.
TO START - AIR SYSTEM See MF Dea l e r - Steps 1 , 2, 4, 5, 6 a nd 9.

1 . Air cleaner i n let t u be restricted . ERRATIC MISFIRE

2. P l ugged or clogged a i r c l e a n e r .
1 . F a u lty i nj ectors.
ENGINE OPERATION ROUGH 2. Weak o r b roken va lve s p r i ng s .
3 . Sticky va lves.
1 . I njection p u mp i n correctly t i m ed . 4. Excessive a i r in system .
2 . Fau lty i njectors. 5 . Pl u gged fuel fi lter.
3. Fau lty i njection p u m p . 6. Wate r in f u e l .
4. I m p roper va lve adj u stment. S e e M F D e a l e r - Steps 1 , 2 a nd 3 .
5 . B u rned, worn o r sticking va lves.
See MF Dealer - Steps 3 a nd 5. INJECTION PUMP IDLE SPEED INCORRECT

EXCESSIVE ENGINE EXHAUST SMO KE 1 . I d l e speed stop screw adj u sted incorrectly.
R eset stop screw.
1 . Fa u lty i njectors. 2. I m proper p u m p t i m i n g . H a ve MF Dealer time
2 . I n correct i njection p u m p t i m i n g . i njectio n p u m p .
3 . C logged a i r cleaner.
4 . I mproper va lve adj u st m e nt. ENGINE KNO C K
5 . B u rned, worn o r sticking valves.
6. Excessive operation at l ow id le speed or loads. 1 . Fa u lty i njectors.
See MF Dealer - Steps 1 , 2 a nd 5 . 2. T i m i n g adva nced . See MF Dea ler.

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ENGINE OVERHEATING

1. Therm ostat stuck closed .

2. Water leakage - too low wate r leve l .
3. F a n belt s l ipping.
4. C logged rad iator core.
5. Fouled coo l i n g system .
6. E n g i ne excessively tight.
7. I mproper va lve t i m i n g .
8. E n g i n e overloaded or l ugged at l ow rpm .

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 ACCESSORIES

677 1 60 PTa P u l ley Dr ive Kit (use 1 0 1 8 1 A9 1 Adapter)

677 206 75 lb. Rear Whee l We i g ht ( PAVT)
677 2 1 0 R e a r Wheel Weight Adapter ( 1 4- 1 12 B . C . , 28 " a nd 30" Ramp Clamp PAVT, for Na rrow Tread
Setti ngs, use 677 206 Weig hts)
677 2 1 8 Front Wheel Weig hts ( 1 6 " Whee l, I n ner, use with 677 3 1 5)
677 240 L i n kage Drawba r (Catego=y I)
677 241 Li n kage D rawba r (Category I I , for use with 677 264)
677 264 H itch Link E nds - Category I I
677 277 Cigarette Lighter - 1 2 Vo lt
677 282 Breakaway Couplers a nd Hoses
677 3 1 5 Front Wheel Weights - 1 6 " Whee ls (Outer, use with 677 2 1 8)
677 333 2 " x 8" Re mote Hydra u l ic Cyl inder (Double-Acting ASAE)
677 3 34 2 - 1 /2" x 8" Remote Hydra u l ic Cyl inder (Doub le-Acting ASAE)
677 335 2" x 8 " Cyl i nder (Sing le-Acting)
677 336 Hydra u l ic Hose Set (2 Hoses 1 05 " and 1 1 4", Double-Acting Cyl i nders, for u se with Cyl i nders
677 333, 677 334 a nd 677 335)
677 337 Hydra u l ic Hose Set (2 Hoses 1 29" and 1 38", Double-Acting Cyl i nders, for u se with Cyl i nders
677 333, 677 3 34 a nd 677 335)
677 338 Hydra u l i c Hose ( 1 05 ", S i ngle-Acting Cyl i nder, for use with Cyl i nders 677 333, 677 334 a nd
677 3 3 5 )
677 339 Hydra u l i c Hose ( 1 29", S i ng le-Act i ng Cyl i nder, for u s e with Cyl i nders 6 7 7 333, 6 7 7 3 3 4 a nd
677 335)
677 347 Belt Pu lley - 1 0 - 1 /4" Dia . (for use with 677 1 60, u se on Tractors with 540 rpm PTa @ 1 700 rpm)
677 399 D i esel Engine Heater Kit
677 401 Front End We i g ht
677 41 9 Hose a nd Co upler Kit ( S i ng le, for use with 677 421 and 677 464)
677 420 H ose and Cou p l e r Kit (Double, for use with 677 42 1 a nd 677 464)
677 42 1 Auxi l i a ry Control Va lve - External Dou ble-Acting Hydra u l ic Cyl i nder - 2- Spoo l
677 444 Hose Exte nsion - 3 6 "
677 446 Hose Exte nsio n - 96"
677 454 Dual Rear Whee l Spacers ( 8 " B . C . )
677 464 S i ngle Spool Auxil iary Valve - Complete
677 47 1 Ether Sta rting Aid Kit
677 493 I m plement Wa r n i ng La m p
677 542 H ydra u l i c Out let - Pressu re Control System
677 546 Too l Box
677 608 Lock Va lve
680 337 H a m mer Strap Kit
1 374 007 Medi u m D uty Rapid Coupler - Category I I
1 374 026 U n i ve rsa l Cha i n Type Pressu re Contro l H itch
1 374 701 Category I Adapter S leeves
1 374 702 Catego ry II Adapter S leeves
1 374 704 Adapter Kit - Sem i - M o u nted I mplement (Category I I ) - Med i u m Duty Rapid Coupler
1 53 8 1 09 R a PS
1 538 703 Fender Attaching Pa rts - Di shed Fenders
1 538 705 Canopy
1 538 707 Seat B e lt
1 538 725 Fra m e to Axle Attaching Pa rts - Disc Bra kes
1 538 7 3 1 Fender Attaching Pa rts - Flat Top Fenders
1 0 054 A 9 1 Safety C h a i n
1 0 059 A9 1 Draft a nd Depth I ntermix Control
1 0 062 A91 R ight-Hand Sta b i l i zer (Category I and I I )
1 0 063 A9 1 Left - H a nd Sta b i l izer K i t (Category I and I I )
1 0 072 A9 1 Auxi l i a ry Control Va lve - 2-Spool (Sing le-Acting Cyl i nder)
1 0 1 6 1 A91 Heavy- Duty Front Wheel Spindle and Bea ring Conversion - Row Crop
1 0 1 62 A9 1 Heavy-D uty Front Wheel Spindle and Bea ring Conversion - Lo- Prof i le
1 0 1 63 A9 1 Heavy-Duty Front Wheel Spindle and Bea ring Conversion - Sta ndard Cleara nce
1 0 1 7 1 A91 Vertica l Exh a u st and M uffler - Diesel
1 0 1 72 A9 1 Hort izonta l Exha u st a nd M uffler - Diesel
1 0 1 75 A 9 1 Vertical Exha ust and M uffler - Gasol i ne
1 0 1 76 A91 Horizonta l Exha ust and M uffler - Gaso l i ne
1 0 1 85 A91 Vertica l Pre-C leaner

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10 1 86 A9 1 Wide Swinging Drawbar
10 200 A91 Warning La mp (Am ber) - Dished Fenders
10 201 A91 Warn i n g La m p (Amber) - Flat Top Fenders
10 205 A91 A u xi l i a ry Control Va lve - 2 -S pool ( S i n g l e a nd Doubl e-Act i n g Cyl i nders)
19 5 1 4 A91 S M V E mb l e m (Stee l Plate)
19 5 1 5 A9 1 S M V E mblem (Deca l )
19 5 1 6 A9 1 S M V S pade
19 5 1 8 A9 1 SMV Socket
19 807 A 9 1 S MV Kit
19 833 A 9 1 A u xi l i a ry Hydra u l ic Va lve - 3-S pool

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 SPECI F I CATI ONS

ENG I N E :
MF 255/MF 265 MF 275
Mode l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4. 236 A4 .248
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fo u r cyl i nder, d irect i njection
Cyl i nder Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .87 i nches 3 .97 i nc hes
Piston Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 i nches 5 in ches
Tota l D i sp l acement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 6 c u . i ns. 248 cu. i n s .
Compression Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 6: 1 1 6 :1
F i ri ng Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -3-4-2 1 -3 -4-2
Va lve Clea ra nce:
Hot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... ....... 0 .0 1 0 i nc h 0.01 0 i n ch
Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... : . . . . . . 0 .0 1 2 i nc h 0.01 2 i nch
Idle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . . 7 2 5 -775 rpm
Maxi m u m Speed (No Load) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . . 2 1 3 5 -2 1 8 5 rpm
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . . B u i lt-i n i njection pump
Fuel I njection P u m p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . . CAV, D PA d i stributor type
Fuel I njectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . .. CAV m u lti-hole type
Fuel Fi lteri ng System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......... . . . . . . . 1 Fi lter, f u l l flow with
replacea ble e le me nt

ELECT R I CAL SYST E M :

Starter Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key operated

Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 volt, 4 pole
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alternator . . . . . . . . . 37 a mp - conti n uo u s output, diode rectified A.C. type with b u i lt-in sol i d state reg u l a rtor

BRAKES:
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independent mech a n i ca l ly a ctuated wheel bra kes
with 8-3/4" m u ltiple d i sc wet bra kes
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrostatic power steering

HYDRAULIC SYST E M :
Lift P u m p . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consta nt r u n n i n g , scotch yoke, piston type
Maxi m u m Pressu re .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2900-3 1 00 psi
Del ivery . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 gpm at 3000 psi
Control . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Osci l lati ng control va lve on i n let side of port
Auxi l iary P u m p . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Constant ru n n ing, d u a l section, gear type
Del ivery - Exte r n a l U se . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 gpm at 2300 psi

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POWER TRAI N :
Clutc h :
Tractors with " Live " PTO (8-Speed o r M u lti -Power Tra nsmission):
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D u a l dry-disc
Primary C l utch :
MF 255 and M F 265 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coi l sp ri ng- loaded, 1 1 " d i a .
MF 2 7 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co i l spring- loaded, 1 2 " dia .
Second a ry C l utc h :
M F 255 and M F 265 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B e l levi l l e spring-loaded, 9 " d i a .
MF 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B e l levi l le spring-loaded, 1 0 " d i a .
Tractors with " I ndependent" PTO (8- Speed o r M u lti - Power Tra n s m i ssion):
Type:
M F 255 a nd MF 265 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S i n g le dry-d isc, 1 1 " d i a .
M F 2 7 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S i n g le d ry-disc, 1 2 " d i a .
8-Speed Tra nsm ission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consi sts o f a 4-speed forward a n d 1 -speed reverse "s l id i n g " gear set
compou nded by a d u a l range pla neta ry red uction gear set. D u a l range pla netary, connected
to transm ission m a i n shaft, provides eight speeds forward a n d two reverse
M u lti-Power Tra n s m i ss i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . Consta nt m e s h , hel ica l p r i m a ry red u ction gears with spu r-type speed
change gears. Tra n s m i ssion operates in conj u nction with pla netary red uction gear a ssembly and
2 -stage compo u n d i n g in com b i nation with s l i d i n g gear a nd pla neta ry compo u nd i n g gea r, providing
1 2 forward speeds a n d fo u r reverse speeds
F i n a l Dr ive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spiral bevel gear with straddle-mou nted p i n i o n in combination
with pla netary f i na l red uction on each axle

DIMENSIONS:
Wheel Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2 inches
Length Overa l l (Approx.) :
Standard Clea rance a nd R o w Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 35 inches
Lo- Prof i l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 28 i n ches
Width Ove ra l l (Approx.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 i n ches
Wheel Tread - Front:
Lo-Profi le and Sta n d a rd C l e a ra nce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50"-74"
R ow Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 5 1 "-75"
Whee l Tread - R e a r - See Page 52
Turning Radius (without B r a ke) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approxi mately 1 2 feet
G ro u nd C leara nce:
Sta ndard C lea ra nce a nd Row Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 inches
Lo-Prof i l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 i nches
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maxi m u m S h ipping We i g ht (Approx.):

MF 255:
R ow Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5300 Ibs.
Standa rd Cleara nce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6375 Ibs.
Lo-Prof i le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4750 I bs.
M F 265 a nd MF 275 :
R ow Crop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6400 Ibs.
Stand a rd C leara nce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6550 Ibs.
Lo-Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5500 I bs.

TI R E S :
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sta nda rd Clea ra nce Row Crop Low-Profile
6. 00- 1 6 (4) 6.00- 1 6 (4) 6.00- 1 6 (4)
6 . 50- 1 6 (4) 6 . 50 - 1 6 (4) 6 . 50- 1 6 (4)
6.50- 1 6 (6) 6 . 50 - 1 6 (6) 6 . 50- 1 6 (6)
7 . 5 L- 1 5 (6) 7 . 5 L- 1 5 (6) 7 . 5 L- 1 5 (6)
9.00- 1 0 ( 1 0)
9 . 5 L- l 0 (4)

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Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sta n d a rd Cleara nce Row Crop Low- Profi le
1 4. 9 -24 (4) 1 3 .6-38 (4) 1 4.9-24 (4)
1 6 . 9 -24 (6) 1 3 .6-38 (6) 1 6 .9-24 (6)
1 6.9-26 (6) 1 5 . 5 -38 (6) 1 4.9-28 (6)
1 8.4-26 (6) 1 8.4-30 (6) 1 8 .4-1 6 . 1 (6)
1 4. 9 - 28 (6) 2 1 . 5 L- 1 6 . 1 (6)
1 6. 9 - 2 8 (6)
1 6. 9 - 30 (6)

REA R WHEEL TREAD WIDTHS

Flat Top Dished

Rear Tire S ize Fenders Fe nders R a PS

1 8 .4- 1 6 R - 1 ( F ixed ) -
52 (fixed ) -
2 1 . 5 L- 1 6 . 1 R - 3 ( F ixed ) - 52 (fixed ) -

1 4 .9-24 R - 1 ( M a n . Adj .) 64-80 64-80 64-80

1 6 .9-24 R - 1 ( M a n , Adj .) 64-80 64-80 64-80
1 6 .9-26 R - 1 ( M a n . Adj .) 60-84 60-84 € Q-84
1 8 .4-26 R - 1 ( M a n . Adj .) 60-84 * 5 6 -84 60 ·84
1 8 .4-26 R - 3 ( M a n . Adj .) *60-84 *60-84 60-84
1 4 .9-28 R - 1 ( PAVT Adj .) 5 6 - 90 52-90 56-90
1 6 .9-28 R - 1 (PAVT Adj .) 60-90 * 5 6 - 90 60-90
1 6 .9 -30 R - 1 ( M a n . Adj .) 64-78 64-78 64-78
1 8 .4-30 R - 1 ( PAVT Adj .) 60-88 *60-88 60-88
1 3 . 6 -38 R - 1 ( PAVT Adj .) *5 6-90 * 5 6 - 90 56 -90
1 4 . 9 - 3 8 R -20-0 ( PAVT Adj .) 56-90 *56-90 56-90
1 5 . 5-38 R - 1 ( PAVT Adj .) *56 -90 *60-90 56 -90

* Fender Riser Needed

PTa POWER:
MF 255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . 52.68 hp at 2000 rpm ( N eb ra ska Test No. ,1 250)
MF 265 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . 60.73 hp at 2000 rpm ( N eb ra ska Test N o : 1 1 88)
MF 275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67.43 hp at 2000 rpm ( N e b ra ska Test No. 1 1 93 )

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asse mbly, Overh a u l, Hyd ra u l ics, etc.
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M assey-Ferg uson Inc. M a ssey- Ferg uson I nd . Ltd .
1 90 1 Bell Ave n u e 9 1 5 K i ng Street West
D e s Moi nes, Iowa 503 1 5 Toronto, Onta rio M 6 K 1 E3

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$20.00 made payab l e to M a ssey- Ferg uson I nc. for U . S . a nd M a ssey-Ferg uson I n d . Ltd. for Ca nada is enclosed .

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 FACTO RY R ECOM M E N D E D .
N EW TRACTO R PR E- D ELIVE R Y I N S P E CTI O N C H E C K L I ST
M AS S EY- F E R G U S O N

R.O. ______ A . O . Code DD Dea ler Code DDDDD Da te ______

Dealer ______ Address _____________________________________

Tractor Model _______ Serial No. _______ E n g i n e No. _________________

M ach i ne Code _______ Tra n s m i ssion No. ______ Rear Axle No. ________
__

T HIS PRE-DELIVERY INSPE CTION C HE C K LIST IS PROVIDED TO IDENTIFY T HE ITEMS CHECKED

AND IF NE CESSAR Y ADJUSTED BY T HE DEALER PRIOR TO DELIVERY OF T HIS MACH INE .

Inspect the following and adjust if necessary

ENGINE

[J R a d i a t o r F i l l ed w i t h S o l u t i o n o E n g i n e R P M ( F u l l Th r o t t l e )
o C oo l i n g Syste m C o n n e c t i o n s o G o ve rn o r Perfor m a n ce
o F a n a n d A l t e r n a t o r B e l t Te n s i o n o E l e c t r i c a l C o n nect i o n s
o E ng i n e O i l o A l t e r n a t o r C h a rg i n g R a te
o A l l O i l D r a i n Pl ugs o S e r vice A i r C l e a n e r
o Te m p e r a t u re G a u g e R e a d i n g o A i r C l e a n e r C o n nect i o n s
o O i l Pre s s u re o F u e l Li n e C o n n e ct i o n s
o E n g i n e R P M ( Id l e )

CHASS IS
o T i re I n f l a t i o n o C l u t c h Ped a l Free T r a ve l
o Front Wheel Hub Bolts o Hydra u l i c Syste m Perfo r m a nce
o Wheel R i m a n d Hub Bolts (Rear) o D r i ve Test
o T o rq u e a l l C h a ss i s B o l t s o L u b r i c ate a l l F i t t i n g s
o C e n tra l H yd ra u l i c O i l R e servo i r o I s O p e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l w i t h Tractor

I N S PECTI O N P E R FO R M E D B Y : S ig n a t u re _________________________________

Expla ined the following to the own er

o Operator's M a n u a l o F u e l Syste m
[] S a fety o B a t t e r y C a re
[] I n s t r u m e nts a n d C o n t r o l s o D r a i n i n g of E n g i n e a nd Rad i a to r
o B re a k i n g i n t h e N ew T r a c t o r o A i r C l e a n e r F i l t e r S e rv i ce
o Powe r T a k e O f f O p e r a t i o n o Ti re C a r e
o L u b r i c a t i o n a n d M a i n t e n a nce o W h e e l Tread Ad j u st m e n t
S c h ed u l e o S torage

Dea ler Copy

 FACTO RY R ECOM M EN D E D
N EW TRACTO R P R E - D ELI V E R Y I N S PE CTI O N C H E C K L I ST
M AS S EY- F E R G U S O N

R.O ______ R.O. Code DO De a le r Code DDDDD Date ______

Dealer _______ Address ....:.

· . _________________

Tr actor Mode l _______ Ser i a l No . _______ E n g i ne No . _________

Mach ine Code _______ Transm ission No . _______ Re a r Axle No . ________

THIS PRE-DE LIVERY INSPECTION CHECK LIST IS PROVID ED TO ID ENTIFY THE ITEMS CHECKED
AND IF NECESSARY ADJUSTED BY THE D EA L ER PRIOR TO D ELIVERY OF THIS MACHINE .

Inspect the following and adjust if necessary

EN G IN E

o R a d iator F i l l ed w i t h S o l u t i o n o E n g i n e R P M ( F u l l T h rott l e )
o C oo l i n g Syste m C o n n e ct i o n s o Gove r n o r Perfo r m a n ce
o F a n a n d A l te r n a t o r B e l t Te n s i o n o E l e ct r i c a l C o n n e ct i o n s
o Engine O i l o A l te r n a t o r C h a rg i ng R a t e
o A l l Oil Drain Plugs o S e rv i c e A i r C l e a n e r
o Temperature G a uge Read i n g o A i r C l e a n e r C o n n e ct i o n s
o O i l Pres s u re o F u e l L i n e C o n n e ct i o n s
o E n g i n e R PM ( Id l e )

CHA�SIS
o T i re I n f l a t i o n o C l u t c h Ped a l F ree Trave l
o F ront W h ee l H u b B o lts o Hydra u l i c Syste m Perfo r m a n ce
o W h e e l R i m and H u b B o lts ( R e a r ) o D r i ve Test
o Torque a l l C h a s s i s B o l t s o L u b r i ca t e a l l F i t t i n g s
o C e n t r a l H y d ra u l i c O i l R e servo i r D i s O p e ra t o r 's M a n u a l w i t h T ra c to r

INS P EC T I ON P E RF O R M ED B Y ; S i g n a t u re ________________
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Expla ined the following to the owner

o Operato r ' s M a n u a l o Fue l Syste m
o S a fety o B a tt e ry C a re
o I n stru m e nts a n d C o n t r o l s o D ra i n i n g of E n g i n e a n d R a d i a tor
o B rea k i n g i n t h e New T r a ctor o Air C l e a n e r F i l t e r S e rvice
o Power T a k e Off O pe ra t i o n o T i re Care
o L u b r i ca t i o n a n d M a i nt e n a n ce o Wheel Tread Adj u st m e n t
S c h ed u l e o Storage
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