Safety In Servicing - MASSEY FERGUSON 410 Operators Instruction Book

Maintenance and Adjustment
Maintenance and adjustment
Preliminary service inspection
When your new Massey Ferguson tractor has
completed 50 hours work a Service Inspection is
recommended to be undertaken by your Dealer. This
involves a complete check of the tractor, routine
adjustments, checking oil levels and changing the
engine oil to remove factory fill oil and filter. Full
details will be found in the Tractor Service Record
Book.
IMPORTANT: A charge will be made for any filter
elements and lubricants used. Labor charges will be
at the discretion of your Dealer.
Please contact your Massey Ferguson Dealer to
agree a convenient time when this work can be
carried out. We strongly recommend you take
advantage of this postdelivery inspection and also
be present when the service is carried out. This will
provide an opportunity to discuss any operational
problems with the Service Technician.
Routine service
This section gives full details of the service procedures
necessary to maintain your tractor in peak efficiency.
Also information on how to make the adjustments
required in setting up the tractor for work.
In order to obtain the best results, it is important that
the tractor has regular preventive maintenance. It is
recommended that the major services (500 and 1000
hour) are conducted by your local Massey Ferguson
Dealer under the Massey Ferguson Recommended
Service Program. It must be remembered that the
responsibility for maintaining your tractor in a safe
and roadworthy condition rests with you, the owner.
Service the tractor at the intervals shown in the
following pages. Use only high quality lubricants
when servicing. It is a recommendation that
maintenance is done under cover, and at the end of
an operating period so that the oils are warm and
drain easily.
*Before using a grease gun, clean the grease
fittings.
*Before removing drain and filler plugs, clean the
area around the plug and cap.
*Always use a clean container for fresh oil or diesel.
Flexible maintenance
The term 'Flexible Maintenance' is used in this
publication to indicate a variable service period.
Flexible maintenance times vary according to
individual conditions of operation. You must establish
your own times for servicing flexible items. An average
interval time for checking is at fuel fill.
Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses or soil.
Use authorized waste disposal facilities, including
civic amenity sites and companies providing facilities
for providing facilities for receipt of used oil. If in
doubt, contact your local authority for advice.
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Fig. 79
Hourmeter
The engine hourmeter (Fig. 79) shows the hours the
tractor has worked at 1500 rpm average. Use the
hourmeter to service the tractor at the correct periods.

Safety in servicing

WARNING: When changing oil it is
important to follow some basic rules
on personal hygiene, these are as
follows:
*Before changing the oil use a suitable barrier
cream on your hands.
*Wear protective clothing, overalls, PVC gloves
etc.
*Wash off dirty oil with soap and water as soon
as you have finished changing the oil.
Contaminated clothing must be removed and
cleaned.
*Prolonged contact with dirty oil may affect
your health, therefore it is important that you
follow the above instructions.
*DO NOT service the tractor with the engine
running.
*Keep hands, tools and items of clothing clear
of all moving parts. Avoid skin contact with the
exhaust pipe and manifold. They may be hot
and will burn you.
*Keep children and pets clear of the tractor.
DO NOT allow anyone on the tractor unless
specifically working to your instructions.
*DO NOT work beneath the tractor with a lifting
jack as the only support. Place suitable stands
under the tractor as a safety precaution.
*Provide facilities for receipt of used oil. If in
doubt, contact your local authority for advice.
Hourmeter
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