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Chapter 20

Checking/Changing Steering Oil

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Checking and Changing the Steering Oil and Filter :

MF-350/260

Mechanical steering has been installed in this tractor, in which to check oil in the steering 
box, remove the plug located on the steering box. Make sure the oil is completely filled with
 oil. Replenish if the oil level is low and tighten the plug back on. 

Place to check / refill oil in the
steering assembly

MF-385/375/385 4WD

Power steering has been installed in this tractor. To check the oil in this unit, remove the oil 
reservoir plug located next to the steering pump at front of the engine. If the oil trickles 
slowly out of the hole, place the plug back in and tighten. Replenish if the oil level is low. 

Summary of Contents for MF 260

Page 1: ...9 KM Sheikhupura Road Opp Millat Tractors Ltd Lahore Pakistan WWW FAIZANTRADERS COM COMPILED BY FAIZAN TRADERS SERVICES DEPARTMENT MASSEY FERGUSON CARE INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 2: ...ance of Air cleaner and Maintenance 13 How to Change the Diesel Filter 14 How to Change Engine Oil and Filter 15 Air lock and How to Remove it 16 How to Fill the Diesel Tank 17 How to Store Diesel 18...

Page 3: ...Introduction...

Page 4: ...Introduction...

Page 5: ...Introduction...

Page 6: ...Introduction...

Page 7: ...e diesel tank and replenished it Have you checked the fan belt tension Every Week check before starting the tractor Have you checked and replenished the radiator uid Have you checked and cleaned the r...

Page 8: ...Bearings on Front Wheels MF 240 350 260 375 385 Front Spindles on both sides MF 240 260 350 Front Spindles on both sides MF 375 385 Front axle Pivot Pin MF 240 350 260 Brake Pedal Bush MF 240 260 Fro...

Page 9: ...Chapter 2 Grease Points on the Tractor 9 Left Linkage point MF 240 350 260 375 385...

Page 10: ...lockwise to the position number 2 which will turn ON the entire electrical system and all the gauges and meters will start functioning 5 Turning the key to the position number 3 will start the engine...

Page 11: ...ng the key back to position number 1 which will cause all meters and gauges to stop functioning Then remove the key from ignition Key Ignition Choke MF 240 350 260 Choke MF 375 385 385 4WD Very Import...

Page 12: ...for proper use Proper selection of engine speed and gear can reduce the diesel expense up to 15 Since the engine continues to consume diesel when running without being used do not keep the engine run...

Page 13: ...ngine oil level daily before starting work There are two marks on the dipstick MIN is written on one and MAX at the other The engine oil level should never be less than MIN or higher than MAX The trac...

Page 14: ...7 Chapter 6 Changing the Engine Oil 14 Location of checking the engine oil MF 260 Location of checking the engine oil MF 385 385...

Page 15: ...rature Commonly the inexperienced or ill trained mechanics remove this valve from the engine which cause the engine to operate at cold temperature Engine operation at low temperature causes faster wea...

Page 16: ...7 Chapter 7 Engine Temperature 16 The valve is close due to engine being cold Valve is open when the engine is warm at the prescribed temperature...

Page 17: ...ts capacity After using the tractor for the first 30 hours have the nearest dealer or authorized workshop service the tractor for the first time Very Important Under no circumstance operate the tracto...

Page 18: ...7 Chapter 8 Running in and Driving the Tractor 18 Clutch Pedal MF 240 260 CHand Brake MF 240 350 260...

Page 19: ...il Cooler MF 385 385 4WD The radiator and oil cooler grills in the MF260 should be checked frequently If foreign object debris is found stuck on them clean with compressed air or water with less than...

Page 20: ...7 Chapter 9 Maintenance of Radiator and Oil Cooler 20 Radiator Grill MF 240...

Page 21: ...or is a very important part of the temperature maintenance system There are two valve springs in the cap One of the valves lets out the steam from the heated water and the other allows external air in...

Page 22: ...7 Chapter 10 Checking the Radiator Water Level 22 Water Filling Locations...

Page 23: ...rtion of the belt between the alternator and crankshaft pulley as shown in the picture with a force of approximately 10 pounds should loosen the belt 10mm or of an inch In case of improper tension in...

Page 24: ...7 Chapter 11 Checking the Fan belt Tension 24 Fan belt MF 240 350 260 Fan belt MF 375 385 385 4WD...

Page 25: ...ch reduces the engine strength and increases the diesel expense by 10 In order to conserve diesel and optimum performance of the engine it is very important that the air cleaner is cleaned on a regula...

Page 26: ...to the permanent filter in the air cleaner body due to which the filter becomes covered with oil The dust particles in the air flowing through stick to the oily filter and the cleansed air enters the...

Page 27: ...nance 27 Very Important Daiy check oil in the oil bath daily Always use the engine oil in the air cleaner Always after 100 hours clean the oil bath air cleaner body and lter element with kerosene It i...

Page 28: ...ortant and expensive parts like fuel injection pump and atomizers Before installing the diesel filter first and foremost it is important to close the diesel tank s stop cock Remove the small bolt on t...

Page 29: ...he engine 3 Remove the drain plug located under the engine sump and drain the oil completely MF 240 350 260 MF 375 385 4 Remove oil filter with Filter Remover 5 Clean the filter body thoroughly with a...

Page 30: ...dipstick 9 The oil level must be somewhere between the Min and Max marks on the dipstick However it must never be below the Min mark or above the Max mark Location of checking the engine oil MF 240 35...

Page 31: ...fuel pipes nuts and bolts 2 How to Remove the Air Lock Tighten all pipes and nuts of the fuel system First open the upper Vent Plug of the primary fuel filter and pump the fuel lift pump of the primin...

Page 32: ...7 Chapter 15 Air lock and How to Remove it 32 BLEEDING SCREWS MF 240 260 350 BLEEDING SCREWS MF 375S 385 385 4WD HAND PRIMING PUMP LEVER MF 240 260 HAND PRIMING PUMP LEVER MF 375 385...

Page 33: ...el injection pump and automizer which deteriorate engine performance To protect the parts described and described above it is important that you refill the diesel tank after completion of work Refilli...

Page 34: ...iesel filled drums as shown in the picture below Front end of the drum must be 3 to 4 inches higher than its rear end so that all unwanted deposits like sand rust dust settle at the back end and clean...

Page 35: ...rate any external instruments for example front blade and tipping trolley etc then in that case the oil mark should be at the Max level C as shown in the figure Very Important You must have the transm...

Page 36: ...draulic Oil 36 MF 240 260 375 Provision for changing Transmission Hydraulic oil MF 385S 385 4WD Provision for changing Transmission Hydraulic oil Drain Plug Drain Plug Opening for lling the Oil MF 240...

Page 37: ...eel and the front wheels which allows the steering wheel to be turned with only one or two fingers This tractor is especially suitable for working with front end loaders In this oil system is supplied...

Page 38: ...unit and because of the oil spool and sleeve hole being in straight position the oil returns to the steering pump In this system two shock valves and two suction valves are fitted on the right and lef...

Page 39: ...relief valve between the inlet and the spool inside the steering unit which protects against the high pressure created inside the pump for example due to an obstruction while the front wheels are tur...

Page 40: ...sure the oil is completely filled with oil Replenish if the oil level is low and tighten the plug back on Place to check refill oil in the steering assembly MF 385 375 385 4WD Power steering has been...

Page 41: ...ervoir Start the engine Straighten the front wheels and then turn the steering clockwise one complete circle Turn off the engine and replenish oil Oil Capacity The steering pump reservoir in MF385 385...

Page 42: ...not If not then fill with distilled water up to the Max point Before replacing the caps check to make sure the Vent Holes on them are not closed because the battery could be harmed if the holes are c...

Page 43: ...7 Chapter 21 Battery Maintenance 43 Battery MF 240 260 375 water level Battery MF 385 385 4wd inlets to pour di illed water...

Page 44: ...s important for every tractor owner to have an air gauge and a manual air pump handy Improper air pressure can cause the following harm Tire life is reduced and these crack at the sides It causes unne...

Page 45: ...tance 45 VERY IMPORTANT If there is additional load on front part of the tractor like front end loader or front blade is used inflate the front tires to 40 psi Using oil or grease to clean the tires r...

Page 46: ...strument Water Can Be Filled In the Tyre Using the Instrument 1 Raise the rear tires with the help of the jack and raise the inflation valve to its highest position 2 Remove the inflation valve from t...

Page 47: ...ature falls to freezing point or below NEVER water in the tires or mix Calcium Chloride in the water to ll in the tires Fill water in the tire at a place where there is a facility to in ate the tire w...

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