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How to Fill the Diesel Tank of John Deere/ New Holland/ Massey Ferguson Tractor

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Always use uncontaminated diesel; i.e. that does not contain sand, water, kerosene, and other unnecessary elements, because these ruin the costly and delicate parts of the fuel 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. Refilling the tank will decrease air in it. The less air in the tank will create fewer water vapors, and the parts will be safe from harm. Never mix oil in the diesel.

Diesel Inlets
Massey Ferguson-260
Massey Ferguson-240/350
Massey Ferguson-375/385
Massey Ferguson-375/385 4WD

Air Lock and how to Remove it from the fuel system of tractor

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If air somehow enters fuel system of the tractor, it stops the fuel-supply and in turn stops the engine. This is called ‘engine is air-locked’. It is important to remove this air from the fuel system before restarting the tractor.

1. Reason for Air-Lock

  • Empty diesel tank.
  • Closed diesel stop-cock.
  • Choked / closed fuel filters.
  • Loose 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 priming lever, so that airless diesel starts to flow. Close the Vent Plug.
  • Now loosen the two screws on the fuel injection pump and keep moving the priming lever until diesel without air bubble begins to flow out. First tighten the lower screw and then the upper one.
  • First loosen high pressure pump of the cylinder’s the automizer.
  • Start the tractor with the key and tighten the high pressure pipe as the engine sound becomes clearer/ stable.
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

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Method and Sequence of Changing the Engine Oil and Filter in Tractor

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  • Before changing the engine oil, it is important for the tractor to be properly warmed so oil is thinned and carries out the iron and carbon particles along with it.
  • Park the tractor on a level surface and turn off the engine.
  • Remove the drain plug located under the engine sump and drain the oil completely.
MF-240/350/260
MF-375/385
  • Remove oil filter with Filter Remover.
  • Clean the filter body thoroughly with a cloth, remove the old rubber ring and replace with a new ring.
  • After filling the new filter with oil, tighten with the filter body.
Oil Filter MF-240/350
Oil Filter MF-260
Oil Filter MF-375/385/3854WD
Slowly fill fresh oil through the oil-inlet until it starts to come out of the oil drain plug hole. Immediately re-plug the drain tightly.
Oil Filter MF-240/350
Oil Filter MF-260
Oil Filter MF-375/385/385 4WD
  • Now pour more oil until it reaches the “Max” level marked on the dipstick.
  • 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-240/350
MF-240/350/260 (MIN, MAX)
MF-375/385 (MIN, MAX)
  • Always use the oil in the engine accordingly.
  • The MF-240/350/260 engines hold 6.8 liters of oil, whereas MF-375/385/385 4WD hold 7.5 liters.

How to Change the Diesel Filter in Tractor

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Diesel filters are placed on the left side of the tractors. The glass cup filter is called the ‘primary filter’ and the other one is called the ‘secondary filter’. Check the primary filter daily, if you find water or dust in the diesel then manually open the drain tap under the glass cup to drain the dirty diesel. Stop cock of the diesel tap must be open during while draining the diesel. Daily cleaning of the diesel this way protects important 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 top of the filter body with the key provided, and separate the filter. Replace the small rubber ring with a new ring. Similarly after replacing the two bigger rings place the new diesel filter and tighten the bolt. Open the diesel tank’s stop cock, manual restore the diesel supply in the fuel line by pumping the priming lever of the fuel lift pump.
Very Important Change the diesel filters regularly on timely basis and use only genuine filters. Never use polluted oil.
1) Center bolt 2) Filter head 3) Filter 4) Glass cup 5) Drain tap

Checking the Fan-Belt Tension of MF Tractor

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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

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  • 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

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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

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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.