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Operator’s Manual

THIS IS A MANUAL PRODUCED BY JENSALES INC. WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF

MASSEY HARRIS MASSEY FERGUSON OR IT’S SUCCESSORS. MASSEY HARRIS MASSEY FERGUSON 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.

MF40

Tractor, Loader &

Backhoe

MH-O-MF40 TLB

INDEX

Page SERIAL NUMBERS .................................... v INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 OPERATION ........................................... 14 SVM EMBLEM - SAFETY FLASHING LAMPS ........ 39 NEW TRACTOR-BACKHOE-LOADER

MAINTENANCE ..................................... 41 LUBRICATION AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .... 42

10 Hours (or Daily) ................................... 44 50 Hours (or Weekly) ................................ 46 100 Hours .......................................... 46 200 Hours ........................................... 47 500 Hours .......................................... 47 750 Hours .......................................... 47 1000 Hours (or Annually) ........................... 48 Engine Air Cleaner ................................. 54 Oil Filters .......................................... 58 Clutch Adjustment ................................. 63 Replacing Front Wheel Bearing ..................... 64 Brake Adjustment .................................. 65 Liquid-Filling the Tires ........................... 66 Tire Pressure Chart ................................. 66 Air-Bleeding Fuel System ........................... 67 Adjusting Carburetor ............................... 69 Ignition System .................................... 70 Wiring Diagrams ................................... 72

TROUBLE-SHOOTING ................................ , 74 BACKHOE ACCESSORIES ............................. 84 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 85

Fig. 1A - MF 40 Tractor-Loader (Dished Fenders)

Fig. 1 B - MF 40 Tractor-Loader (Flat Top Fenders)

Fig. 14 - Crankcase Dipstick (Same for Both Gas and Diesel)

OPERATION

PRE-STARTING INSPECTION

Perfonn the following checks and services before starting the engine for the first time each day.

1. Check the engine crankcase oil level.

2. Check radiator coolant level.

3. Check transmission, differential and hydraulic system oil level. (One check point for both transmission and hydraulic system, see Fig. 17).

4. Lubricate the Tractor-Backhoe-Loader as specified in the "10-Hour Lubrication" schedule.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Position gearshift lever and Dual Range Lever in the neutral position and engage the parking brake. Position hand throttle for low idle (gasoline) or halfway open (diesel).

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Fig. 33 - Positioned for Attaching or Detaching \

Detaching Backhoe from Tractor

1. Place the Backhoe in position as shown in Fig. 33. Lock the Tractor brakes.

2. Remove the Backhoe operator's platform.

3. Relieve the tension on the top link pins by operating the boom control lever. Remove both top link pins.

4. Relieve the tension on the lower sill attaching pins by operating the boom and stabilizer control levers. Remove the pins.

Fig. 34 - Detaching Points

SPECIFICATIONS (I.E.M.C.)

TRACTOR

General:

Model Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. MF 40 Tire Size -Front ............... 7.50-16 6-Ply Rating (Laborer)

7.50-16 8-Ply Rating (Laborer) Tire Size - Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14.9-24 6-Ply (R-4) Approx. Shipping Weight:

Manual Shuttle Trans. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3805 lbs. Instant Reverse Trans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3700 lbs.

Dimensions:

Overall Length ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 117" Overall Width (60" tread) ............................. 75" Wheel Base ........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 77" .. Overall Height .................................. . . . .. 58" Ground Clearance ............................... . . . . . 12"

Engine:

Manufacturer ................. . Fuel Type ................... . No. of Cylinders .............. . Bore ........................ . Stroke ....................... .

Perkins Gas

3 3.6"

5" Displacement (cu. ins.) ......... 152.7 Horsepower, Engine w/all

Std. Accessories at governed rpm ....... ...... 45

Torque, (ft.-Ibs.) ............... 120 (1,400 rpm)

Capacities:

Perkins Diesel

3 3.6"

5" 152.7

45 119 (1200 rpm)

Cooling System ................................ 10 V.S. qts. Fuel Tank ..................................... 10 V.S. gals. Engine Crankcase ............................... , 6 V.S. qts. Torque Converter .............................. 13 V.S. qts. Transmission & Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 V.S. gals. Steering System .............................. 1-2/3 V.S. qts.

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