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Checking the Fan-Belt Tension of MF Tractor

TPK Admin Tractor Care Tips

Fan-belt being loose or overly tightened may become a reason to overheat the engine and damage the alternator. Therefore, it is necessary to have the fan-belt tightened to proper tension. To check the tension, pressing the longer portion 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 the belt, loosen the alternator and adjusting link nuts, and by pressing the alternator with the help of a lever, tighten the bolts after adjusting the belt’s tension. Check the tension again after tightening the bolts.
Very Important
Always use belts of correct size.
Do not use any kind of oil or grease to mount the belt.
Fan belt MF-240/350/260
Fan belt MF-375/385/385 4WD

Method of Running-in and Driving the Tractor

TPK Admin Tractor Care Tips
 
  • Do not drive the tractor to farm or home immediately after taking delivery. Have it carried on a truck instead.
  • Operate tractor at 75% load from the beginning. Prior to this, drive the tractor in 3rd gear and at full depth in an already ploughed field
  • If a trolley is to be pulled then 75%, then the trolley could be filled with weight up to 75% of its 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 tractor empty (without load), nor keep the engine running idle for long periods of time.

How to Operate the Tractor

  • Press the clutch pedal completely with your foot, shift the tractor in first gear, and select the smaller levers (Low or High) as needed.
  • Release hand brake
  • Now increase the engine revolution slowly with the help of foot throttle and simultaneous release the clutch slowly until fully released and your foot is off it
Clutch Pedal MF-240/260
Hand Brake MF-240/350/260
 

Engine Temperature of John Deere/ New Holland/ Massey Ferguson Tractors

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The designated temperature of diesel engine is 80 to 85oC. To maintain this temperature, there is a valve called ‘thermostat’ in the engine. Never detach it from the tractor under any circumstance. Engine parts have been manufactured to operate at a specific temperature, and the engine may be harmed if the temperature falls under or rises above this temperature. 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 wear out of the piston rings and liners, and soon the engine becomes useless. Experiments have demonstrated that operating the engine at 40o C instead of 80oC wears out the piston rings twice as fast. Meaning, the service repairs commonly need after four years becomes necessary after just two years. Moreover, the cold engine operation increases the diesel consumption by 5%.
Thermostat valve MF-240/350/260
Thermostat valve MF-375/385/385-4WD
The valve is close due to engine being cold
Valve is open when the engine is warm at the prescribed temperature
 

How to Shut-Off the (John Deere/ New Holland/ Massey Ferguson) Tractors

TPK Admin Tractor Care Tips
Press the clutch and put all gears into neutral position Pull out the engine shut-off lever (choke) to its maximum limit, engine will shut off Bring 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 Important (FOR TURBO ENGINE)

After starting, keep the engine running for 2 to 3 minutes at low idle speed. Before shutting off, keep the engine running for 2 to 3 minutes at low idle speed. Never press the accelerator immediately after starting or before shutting off the engine.
 

How to Start the (John Deere/ New Holland/ Massey Ferguson) Tractors

TPK Admin Tractor Care Tips
Press the engine shutting off lever (choke) as far as possible Keep both levers in neutral position Insert key in the ignition at position number 1 Turn the key clockwise to the position number 2, which will turn ON the entire electrical system and all the gauges and meters will start functioning Turning the key to the position number 3 will start the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine starts Before HEAT starting the tractor, turn the key counter-clockwise; then after 15 to 20 seconds turn the key clockwise to the start position NEVER start the tractor with any other key or engine dipstick.
 

Before starting the tractor daily

TPK Admin Tractor Care Tips
 
    • Have you checked and replenished the engine oil?

 

    • Have you checked the transmission / hydraulic oil?

 

    • Have you removed deposits from glass cup of the diesel filter?

 

    • Have cleaned the pre-air cleaner?

 

    • Have you checked and replenished oil in the air-cleaner oil bath?

 

    • Have you checked diesel level in the 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 fluid?

 

    • Have you checked and cleaned the radiator and oil-cooler grills?

 

    • Have you greased all the grease points?

 

    • Have you checked and corrected the tire pressure according to the prescribed limits?

 

    • Have you checked the water level in the battery?

VERY IMPORTANT If any of the aforementioned have not been done, leave everything and complete the measures before starting the engine.

 Daily and Weekly tips before starting the Massey Ferguson Tractors

TRACTORS PK – ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED COMPANY

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Speed Link (Tractors PK) – Exporter of Massey Ferguson and New Holland tractors and Implements, is proud to announce it is now certified as ISO 9001:2015 Company. RoyalCert International Registrars certifies that the management system of the organization has been assessed and found to be in accordance with the requirements of the related standard.

ISO 9001:2015

SPEED-LINK
7-A, QUEENS ROAD, LAHORE PAKISTAN

Scope:
Manufacturing of Tractor Spare Parts, Assembling & Export of Tractors and Implements.

Certification No: 01178/SPE09D
Initial Certification Date: 12.06.2014
Issue Date: 31.05.2019
Expiration Date: 11.06.2020
Revision Date / No: 31.05.2019 / 02

ISO 9001 CERTIFICATE

Importance of Air Cleaner and its Maintenance

TPK Admin Tractor Care Tips
 
Air cleaner that appears unimportant plays an important role in reducing or increasing the engine life. If it is not cleaned in timely, dust particles enter the engine and mix with oil and grease to work as sandpaper to wear out the engine components. A clogged air filter becomes a barrier for air, which 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 regular basis. There are two parts of the air cleaner:

1. Pre-Air Cleaner
The air cleaner is covered by a bowl, which is called the Pre-Air Cleaner. It catches the dust, dry grass, hay, etc and collects in the clear plastic bowl. The pre-air cleaner must be removed and cleaned everyday.
 
MF-240/350/260 – Pre Air Cleaner
Very Important Never pour oil in the pre-air cleaner bowl under any circumstances.
 
MF-375/385/385-4WD

2. Air-Cleaner Assembly
a. Air-Cleaner body (which contains a permanent filter) b. Filter Element c. Oil Bath

Oil is filled in the oil bath up to the specified mark. Filter element is placed over it, and then oil bath is fitted with the air-cleaner. When the air coming through the pre-air cleaner makes contact with the oil in the oil bath, the oil passes through the filter element up 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 engine cylinder. Gradually, the oil becomes dirty due to this process.

Daily before use, remove the oil bath to check the oil level and its condition. If the oil is below the required level, then fill the bath with more oil. If the oil is thick with dust, then empty the oil, remove oil bath, air cleaner body, and filter element to clean thoroughly with kerosene. After cleaning refill the oil bath up to the mark and attach to the air-cleaner.
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 filter element with kerosene. It improves the engine performance.
 
Oil Lever (oil bath)
 

Checking Water Level of the Radiator in Tractor

TPK Admin Tractor Care Tips
  • Before checking the water level in the radiator, it is very important to have the tractor engine turned off; because removing the radiator pressure cap quickly when the engine is hot, the gushing boiling water may harm you.
  • Remove the radiator cap with the bonnet flap raised up. If the water level is low, then fill up with normal drinking water
  • If water change is needed, remove the drain plug located at the bottom right side of the radiator

Importance of the Radiator Cap
The radiator 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, so vacuum is not created during the cooling process after engine is turned off. Commonly due to lack of knowledge about importance of the radiator cap, when the tractor’s original one is lost or broken, the owners replace it with any common cap that fits. This is harmful for the engine.
 
Radiator Cap
Very Important (Instructions for the Cold Climates) If you use the tractor in a cold climate, then is very important to use the anti-freeze is used according to the instructions, or drain the water from the radiator at night and refill with fresh water in the morning before operating the tractor.

Water Filling Locations