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Operator’s Manual

THIS IS A MANUAL PRODUCED BY JENSALES INC. WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF FORD OR IT’S SUCCESSORS. FORD AND IT’S SUCCESSORS

ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE QUALITY OR ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL.

TRADE MARKS AND TRADE NAMES CONTAINED AND USED HEREIN ARE THOSE OF OTHERS, AND ARE USED HERE IN A DESCRIPTIVE SENSE TO REFER TO THE PRODUCTS OF OTHERS.

8000 1968-1969

FO-O-8000

: OPERATOR'S MANUAL " T

contents

safety precautions 2 controls and instruments 3

seat, light, steering, and engine controls 4

cab ventilation and heater controls 7

brake and rear axle controls 8

transmission and P.T.O. controls 9

hydraulic lift system controls 10

operation 11 break-in procedures 12

starting the engine 12

stopping the engine 14

operating the tractor and P.T.O. 14

operating the differential lock 16

operating the hydraulic lift system 17

lift linkage and drawbar 18

front wheel tread settings 21

rear wheel tread settings 21

tractor weighting 33

lubrication and maintenance 37 lubrication and maintenance chart 38

fuel and lubricants 39

fuel and lubricant service procedures 40

general maintenance 47

tractor storage 59

specifications 61 pre-delivery and 50-hour service 65

index 69

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--CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ---------

Figure 10 Cab Heater Shut-Off Valves

in the up or "FRESH AIR" position, outside air will circulate through the filter and louvers.

For winter operation, the ventilation lever should be in the "RECIRCULATED AIR" position to prevent cold air from entering the cab.

HEATER

The hot water heater is located on the floor of the cab to the left of the tractor seat. Heat output is con­trolled by the heater switch, Figure 9, and the heater shut-off valves, Figure 10. Doors are provided in the heater itself for directing heat into the cab.

For maximum heat, the shut-off valves must be open and the heater switch turned to high. To reduce heat output turn the heater switch to low.

For summer operation, the shut-off valves should be closed. If the valves remain open, hot water will circulate through the core of the heater, giving off­radiant heat. Close the valves by turning them to the right.

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BRAKE AND REAR AXLE CONTROLS

BRAKE PEDALS

The brake pedals are shown in Figure 11. The right brake pedal is used to brake the right rear wheel. The left pedal is used to brake the left rear wheel. Depress both pedals simultaneously to stop the tractor.

To assist in making sharp turns, at slow speeds, depress the right or left brake pedal as required.

A CAUTION: When operating the tractor at high speeds, never attempt to make sharp turns by using the brakes.

BRAKE PEDAL LOCK

The brake pedal lock, shown in Figure 11, is used to secure the brake pedals together. Lock the pedals together whenever the tractor is operated at high speeds or at any time the tractor is used on the highway.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

The parking brake lever is shown in Figure 12. Because the lever is linked mechanically to the trans­mission high-low shift lever, Figure 11, the shift lever must be in its neutral position before the parking brake can be engaged.

Figure 11 Transmission Controls and Brake Pedals

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Figure 12 Parking Brake Lever and P.T.O. Shift Lever

CAUTION: Always engage the parking brake before getting off the tractor. This A is especially important if your tractor is equipped with a Dual Power transmis­sion, as the tractor is free to roll when the engine is not running, even though the transmission high-low shift lever may be "in gear."

The parking brake must be disengaged before the tractor can be driven, as the transmission high-low shift lever (both 8-speed and Dual Power) cannot be moved when the brake is applied.

IMPORTANT: Do not engage the parking brake when the tractor is moving, as damage to the transmission may result.

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL

The differential lock pedal is shown in Figure 13. Depressing the pedal locks the rear axle shafts together, providing for additional traction in wet or loose soil. Refer to page 16 for differential lock operating information.

TRANSMISSION AND P.T.O. CONTROLS

CLUTCH PEDAL

The clutch pedal for the 8-speed and Dual Power transmission is shown in Figure 11. The pedal must be completely depressed to stop forward travel. Always depress the pedal when changing transmis­sion gear ratios.

8-SPEED AND DUAL POWER TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT LEVERS

The gearshift levers for the 8-speed and Dual Power transmissions are shown in Figure 11. A dia­gram showing the gear selection and ground speed at specific engine rpm's is provided on a plate directly above the shift levers. Movement of both levers is straight forward and rearward. Always de­press the clutch pedal before moving either lever.

The main gearshift lever is used to select a forward or reverse gear. The high-low shift lever is used to select a high or low range in each gear. Refer to "SHIFTING GEARS" on page 14 for operating in­formation.

DUAL POWER TRANSMISSION CONTROL PEDALS

The direct drive and power drive pedals for the Dual Power transmission are shown in Figure 11. They are used to hydraulically change power on-the-go in any gear ratio. When the power drive pedal is "down", the transmission is in a power drive condition. When the direct drive pedal is "down", the transmission is in a normal or direct drive condition. Refer to "SHIFTING GEARS" on page 14 for operating information.

P.lO. SHIFT LEVER

The P.T.O. shift lever is shown in Figure 12. Moving the lever forward will engage the P.T.O. Moving the lever rearward will disengage the P.T.O. The lever can be moved while the tractor is either moving or stand­ing still. Refer to page 14 for P.T.O. operating infor­mation.

Figure 13 Differential Lock Pedal

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Figure 62 Removing Injector Leak-Off Lines

2. Clean all loose dirt from around the injectors and lines. Disconnect the leak-off lines from the injec­tors as shown in Figure 62. Discard the copper sealing washers.

3. Disconnect the injection pump lines at the pump and injectors. Cover the ends of the lines and the injector inlet and leak-off ports to prevent the entry of dirt. See Figure 63.

Figure 63 Injector and Sealing Washers

4. Unscrew the two retaining nuts from each injector and remove the injectors. Discard the dust seal­ing washers.

5. Remove and discard the copper sealing washers from the injector locating bores. If a spare set of injectors is not immediately available, cover the bores to prevent the entry of dirt.

After the injectors have been serviced, install them as follows:

1. Place new dust sealing washers around the injec­tor body.

2. Install a new copper sealing washer in each injec­tor locating bore. Install the injectors and tighten their retaining nuts to 10-15 Ibs. feet (1.38-2.07 kgm).

IMPORTANT Do not overtighten the retaining nuts or you may distort the injector.

3. Install the injector lines. Tighten the fittings at the injectors finger tight until after bleeding the lines. Tighten the fittings at the injection pump to 18-22 Ibs. ft. (2.48-3.04 kgm).

4. Install the leak-off line, using new copper sealing washers above and below each connection, Figure 62. Tighten the leak-off line bolts to 8-10 Ibs. ft. (1.11-1.38 kgm).

5. Install the hood panels.

6. Bleed the injector lines as covered under "Injec­tor Lines," page 42.

Figure 64 Low Idle Speed Stop

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