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MA SS EY -FERGUSON
Tractor serial number is stamped on a name plate attached to the side of instrument console. Diesel engine serial number
is stamped on right side of cylinder block near the fuel lift pump. Gasoline engine serial number is stamped
attached to left side of cylinder block above the distributor.
BRAKES
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CLUTCH
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Dual Clutch ...
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Split Torque Clutch
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Tractor Split
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DIFFERENTIAL
Bevel Drive Gears
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Differential Lock
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R&R and Overhaul
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator & Regulator
Starting Motor
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Wiring Diagrams
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ENGINE (Diesel)
Assembly, R&R
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Camshaft
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Connecting Rods & Bearings
Cooling System
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Crankshaft & Bearings
Cylinder Head .
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Oil Pump .
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Pistons, Sleeves & Rings
Timing Gears .
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This service manual provides specifications in both Metric
specification is given in the measuring system perceived by us to be the preferred system when servicing a particular
component,
while the second specification (given in parenthesis) is the converted measurement. For instance, a specifica­
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SHOP MANUAL
MF230-MF235-MF240-MF245-MF250
(By Starting Paragraph)
INDEX
ENGINE (Gasoline)
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Assembly, R&R
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Camshaft
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Connecting Rods & Bearings
Cooling System
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Crankshaft & Bearings
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Cylinder Head
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Governor
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Ignition
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Oil Pump
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FRONT AXLE
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FUEL
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Bleeding
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Injector Pump
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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Auxiliary Pump
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DUAL DIMENSIONS
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HYDRAULIC
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Lift Cover
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Main Hydraulic Pump
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Reservoir & Filter
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Output Shaft
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STEERING SYSTEM
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TRANSMISSION
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Manual Shuttle
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  • Page 1 SHOP MANUAL MA SS EY -FERGUSON MF230-MF235-MF240-MF245-MF250 Tractor serial number is stamped on a name plate attached to the side of instrument console. Diesel engine serial number is stamped on right side of cylinder block near the fuel lift pump. Gasoline engine serial number is stamped a plate attached to left side of cylinder block above the distributor.
  • Page 2 CONDENSED SERVICE OAT A MF230 MF235 Diesel Gasoline Diesel Gasoline GENERAL Continental Continental Perkins Engine Make ....Perkins AD3.152 Z-145 AD3.152 Z-145 Engine Model ....Number of Cylinders .... . g5.72 g5.72 mm 9 1.44 mm Bore 9 1.44 mm (3.6 in.)
  • Page 3 MF230 MF235 Diesel Gasoline Diesel Gasoline SIZES-CLEARANCES Crankshaft Main Journal- � Diameter ..... 69. 81-69. 82 mm 57. 13-57. 15 mm 69. 81-69. 82 mm 57. 13-57. 15 mm (2. 7485-2. 7490 in.) (2. 249-2. 250 in.) (2. 7485-2. 7490 in.) (2.
  • Page 4 MF240 MF245 MF250 Diesel Diesel Gasoline Diesel TUNE- U P Firing Order ....1-2-3 1-2-3 1-3-4-2 1·2·3 Valve Clearance, Cold- Intake ....... 0.30 mm 0.30 mm 0.33 m.m 0.30 in.) (0.012 in.) (0.012 in.) (0.013 in.) (0.012 Exhaust ..... 0.30 mm 0.30 mm 0.38 mm...

  • Page 5: Massey -Ferguson

    7 Axle e.llOn&IOn S Snap ring 13 Sle4ltln& 8 Sp1ndle Fig. 1-Exploded view of swept beck axle used on aome MF230 ICI'OW 4 P•vot Dna link Be e:ri n g retaining MF235 models. Refer to Fig. 2 for legend except 111 d lus rods (11).

  • Page 6: Manual Steering Gear

    (4R This section covers the manual steer­ clockwise to the end of the bolt slots. ing gear used on MF230 and MF235 (25-Fig. 6 ) with 90 gear lubricant. Backlash between the ball nut (20) and...
  • Page 7 21) into each race, then insert shaft taining screw. Rotate the left pinion housing (4L) counterclockwise unlit all Fig. 6-Exp/oded view of typical manual steering gear used MF230 end some MF235 models. I IA!n pttman arm Otl.eal Buahmg 4L. IA!n plDIOD bOUiiog...
  • Page 8 'lb check relief of power etHrlng pump liNd on llots.� MF230, MF235 Mld MF245 pressure, install a "T" fitting at pump dlael uNd on IIF240 Mld IIF25C �...
  • Page 9 Fig. 11-Exploded view of power steering pump used on Models MF230, MF235 and MF245 equipped with gasoline engine. Inset shows location of pressure line {P) and return line (R). left side of tractor. Remove the complete I Gear 9 N..Ue beanngs...
  • Page 10 39 Bearlni rings are installed under the seal rings. Shu" " MF235 Fig. 12-Erploded view of power steering gear available on 111 MF230 models. all models ell· Assemble lower snap ring (3), washers cepl Orchard end MF245 Vineyard models. (6,8 and 10), bearings (9) and spool (18) 38 S pa<eT...
  • Page 11 1 3 · 1 4 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON clockwise to end of bolt. slots and tem­ using a suitable puller. Disconnect bat­ porarily tighten retaining screw. Rotate tery cables and remove battery. Discon­ the left pinion housing (44) counterclock­ nect fuse box mounting panel. Tag and wise until all backlash is eliminated, disconnect electrical wiring between then tighten the four housing retaining...
  • Page 12 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraph 'l'urn (10) that steel balls are contained in in steering column oil ports. Tighten trol valve linkage f ollows: Remove pin the housing. Withdraw steering shaft 22-25 valve mounting cap screws to connecting control linkage valve (25) from outer column (21).

  • Page 13: Steering Cylinders

    1 6 -1 7 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON to remove all free play in steering box reassemble valve, reverse the 1b disassemble steering cylinders, refer without t urrun g the front wheels. Adjust disassembly procedure. Lubricate all to appropriate Fig. 20 or 21 and proceed parts with oil during assembly.

  • Page 14: Hydrostatic Steering System

    1 8 · 22 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraphs HYDROSTATIC STEERING SYSTEM This section covers the steering system used on MF235 Orchard models and all MF245 models except Vineyard. LUBRICATION AND BLEEDING Fig. 23-Exploded view of one type of steering cylinder Models So Equipped used on Models MF23S and MF245 equipped...
  • Page 15 Paragraph MASSEY -FERGUSON spool {17-Fig. 24) and housing (18) are screws evenly to 25 N · m (220 m. -lbs. ) then clamp fitting in a vise input available as a matched set only . torque. shaft (17) is pointing downward. Remove disassemble the removed unit, first Be sure pin slot in drive shaft (Fig .
  • Page 16 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraph Cont. of shims for aid in reassembly. Remove tween rotor lobes and stator. If clearance put shaft and install pin (18). P in must snap ring (4) and seal assembly (8). is more than 0.15 mm <0.006 inch), be pressed mto shaft until end of pin is about 0.8 mm (1 32 mchl below nush.
  • Page 17 24 - 26 Paragraphs MASSEY-FERGUSON Turn erly mstalled. Install mamfold (32) with Remove unit from vise and remove fit· Lubricate clutch shaft splines with circular slotted side up and align cap ting from port. unit on its side with lithium base grease before connecting screw holes with stator, spacer and valve hose ports upward.
  • Page 18 27 - 29 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL VALVES AND SEA TS mm (0.003-0.005 inch) mterference Retorque cylinder head retaining cap Intake valve face and seat angle is 30°. screws to 95-102 N m {70-75 ft.-lbs.) and · All Gasoline Models readjust valve clearance to "Hot" setting Exhaust valves have a face angle of 44 and seat angle of 45 after engine has been started and...
  • Page 19 30 - 34 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON 3 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 VALVE STEMS All Gasoline Models Intake and exhaust valve springs are interchangeable. Springs should be installed with damper end (closely Fig. 36-Drawlngs showing the offnt of rocker arms and wound coils) towards cylinder head.
  • Page 20 3 5- 37 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL the governor control lever. Unbolt the Correct backlash between crankshaft screws securing camshaft thrust plate timing gear cover from engine block and pump gears 0.089·0.107 mm { 18-Fig. 38) to engme block and oil pan, then carefully pull cover forward (0.0035-0.0042 inch).

  • Page 21: Piston Pins

    3 8 - 40 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON stalled facing camshaft. s1de of engine. Replacement rods are not marked but should be stamped with cylinder number before installation, on side of rod op· posit.e the oil spray hole. Piston skirts are notched at lower edge;...

  • Page 22: Crankshaft And Bearings

    4 1 - 42 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraphs Crankpin Diameter- Standard . . 49.187-49.213 in.) (1.9365-1.9375 Rod Bearing Clearance ..0.015-0.079 <0.0006-0.0031 in.) Wear Limit . . . 0.105 Fig. 41-Use straightedge in.) (0.0041 and feeler gage to measure Cap T01·que .
  • Page 23 Normal smaller OE3435 carburetor (B-Fig. 43) mm (0.001-0.005 inch). End play of is used on MF230 models, while 13795 operating oil pressure should be not less than 50 k.Pa (7 psi) at low idle and i s used on MF235 and MF245 models.
  • Page 24 Hand throttle lever Spring bracket aligned with idle port. Adjust float C. Clomp orm height to 7.14 mm (9/32 inch) for MF230 Lower hole models, 3.97 mm (5/32 inch) for MF235 MF245 models. Measure float U. Upper hole ,,ght from gasket to nearest edge of float as shown in Fig.

  • Page 25: Cooling System

    MF235 and MF245 models; lowest hole of rear spring for MF230 models. cover, drive out the groove pin and On Orchard models, length of rear withdraw the lever. The dust seal (felt) <R-Fig.
  • Page 26 Impeller. (crankshaft) at 2425-2500 engine rpm. These rpm ratings ru·e t.he recommend­ ed high idle no-load governed speeds for MF230 models (2200-2250 rpm); MF235 MF245 models (2425-2500 rpmJ. Fir­ ing order is 1-3-4-2. Distributor shaft Fig. 54-Press Impeller onto...

  • Page 27: Cylinder Head

    5 4 ·5 7 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON with a jack stand under transmission housing. Remove bolts attaching axle support to front engine, then roll front end assembly away from engine. separate engine from transmission, slots proceed f ollows: Shut fuel, discon­ Fig.

  • Page 28: Valve Clearance

    5 8 -5 9 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraphs rocker shaft assembly. Remove intake sert squarely into c ylinder head counter · manifold and exhaust manifold. Remove bore using the valve guide as a pilot. high pressure fuel lines, then remove in­ Grind seat insert necessary to recess jector nozzles and sealing washers from...
  • Page 29 60 - 62 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON Valve Stem Stem to Guide VALVE SPRINGS Diameter­ Clearance­ Intake and Intake and All Diesel Models ..7.90-7.92 mm Exhaust ..

  • Page 30: Rocker Arms

    6 3- 66 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraphs ROCKER ARMS rear. Disconnect drag links and radius should be turned independently of the other. rods at rear of models so equipped. On All Diesel Models models with drag links, attach drag Timing gear backlash should be links to axle wheels will be straight 0.08-0.15...
  • Page 31 6 7-7 2 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON Center ..47.35-47.42 67. INJECTION PUMP DRIVE rocker arms and shaft assembly. Raise (1.864-1.867 in.) GEAR. The injection pump drive gear and secure cam followers in the fully raised position, then w ithdraw camshaft.. Rear .
  • Page 32 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraph tightening torque values, have been used used. Ear y models cadmium plated (bright finish) nuts while later models use phosphated (dull black finish) nuts. Do not intermix the different types of nuts. Connecting rod nuts should be Fig.
  • Page 33 7 4 - 76 MASSEY -FERGUSON Paragraphs Ring End Gap- Service sleeves are prefinished and available in standard, as well as 0.25, Thp ....0.36-0.69 mm should not require additional machining 0.50 and 0.75 mm (0.010, 0.020 and (0.014-0.027 in.)
  • Page 34 Reinstall flywheel and tighten mounlr Clearance­ ing cap screws to 106 · m (78 fl..-lbs.) MF230, MF235, torque. Check flywheel runout with a The lip type LIP TYPE SEAL. MF245 ... 0.08-0.13 rnm dial indicator after flywheel is installed.
  • Page 35 8 1 - 84 MASSEY -FERGUSON Paragraphs taining cap screws and lower pan from Remove oil pressure relief valve spring using a suitable puller. Press shaft and cylinder block. and pi unger from pump body. Inspect bearing assembly (2) with impeller reinstall, reverse the removal pro­...

  • Page 36: Diesel Fuel System

    MF245 manifold. The unit heats and ignites jection pump and operate lift pump Models MF230, MF235 and diesel fuel vapor in intake manifold to priming lever. Tighten lower plug then are equipped with a single fuel filter warm the air going into the cylinders.
  • Page 37 88 - 92 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON seconds. Release the key when engine is Diaphragm (13) is disconnected from all connections as they are loosened to running smoothly. prevent dirt entry into the system. lever by pushing it into pump body and turning it 90°.
  • Page 38 93 - 96 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraphs OVERHAUL. lever slowly while observing gage zle tip dry. Operate tester lever slowly Hard or harp tool� reading. Opening pressure should be as to maintain gage pressure at 1000 kPa emery cloth, grinding compound, or f ollows: (150 psi) below nozzle opening pressw·e.

  • Page 39: Injection Pump

    (Fig. 94); 16° BTDC for MF245 and ADJUSTMENT. The low idle MF250, 24 BTDC for MF230, MF235 speed adjusting screw (Fig. 93) should and MF240. At this point the "E" mark adjusted with eng ine warm and running,...

  • Page 40: Electrical System

    Connect a test system. Models MF230, MF235 and to positive, negative to negative). Do not short across or ground any terminals on ammeter and voltmeter in circuit at MF245 are equipped with Delco-Remy alternator and starter motor.
  • Page 41 1 0 2 MASSEY -FERGUSON Paragraph am­ Fig. 99-Connecr test meter and voltmeter In circuit Ill ''BAT'' terminal as shown check output of Delco­ Starter Remy alternator. Refer text. Solenoid points to be used when checking for grounds, Fig. 102-Removed rotor assembly showing test shorts end opens.
  • Page 42 1 03 -1 04 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL 103) ohmmeter, check between points A and at points A and B (Fig. have in­ reading indicates open circuit in wiring 104) D (Fig. and then reverse the ohm­ sulating washers and sleeves. or faulty warning light bulb.
  • Page 43 1 0 5-1 06 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON (14), (8), rectifier then remove rectifier from slip ring (9) connections must nect ohmmeter leads between the two housing. Remove retaining bolts and first be unsoldered and rings pried from rotor slip rings to check field winding shaft.
  • Page 44 'Ib reassemble alternator, reverse the disassembly procedure whlle noting the following special instructions: Tighten Fig. 110-Exploded view of typical Delco-Remy starting motor used on MF230, MF235 and MF245 tractors. 1. Bualung 2. O il wick & plug ve housing S. Ori 4.

  • Page 45: Starting Motor

    Stun lever MOTOR B�ahing 6 Duat aeal 7 Bnah F t el d windtng Models MF230-MF235-MF245 Houatng 10. Dnve hoUJJ n g 107. A Delco-Remy starting motor is End cover used on all models. Connecl voltmeter asay 13 BrUJh holder st.op...
  • Page 46 Fig. 113-Refer to text for ditional thrust washer (15). clutch pedal free travel ad· Starter drive pinion end clearance is }ustment on MF230, MF240 adjustable. Connect a 6 volt battery to and MF250 models. solenoid "S" terminal to hold pinion in 1.
  • Page 47 1 1 3 -1 1 4 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON 116 and tighten nuts to compress clutch springs. Three inch UNC cap screws that are 2-1 inches (54 mm) long can also used instead of special "T" bolts to compress clutch spnngs. Remove re· Fig.
  • Page 48 1 1 5- 1 1 8 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraphs 'Ib reassemble, place clutch cover up­ side down on bench, then center Belleville spring in cover with convex Fig. 120-Exploded view of side up. Place pressure plate on spring split torque clutch assembly aligning assembly punch marks.

  • Page 49: Six-Speed Transm Ission

    Tighten set screws securely and lockwire in place. PLANETARY UNIT engage shift rails. Tighten cover screws All Models So Equipped Models MF230, MF235 and MF245 m (35 ft. . lbs.l torque. to 47 N · may be equ1pped with three-speed Reconnect transmiSSion to engine as sliding gear :;et compounded by a dual...
  • Page 50 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL to outer diameter seals. Lubricate seal lips with grease prior to installation of input shafts. When renewing bearings, note that "open" side of bearings must face away from gear teeth. Use a suitable seal protector sleeve over spli ned end of pto input shaft and transmission input Fig.
  • Page 51 EIGHT-SPEED TRANSMISSION lift partment. Attach hoist to transmission cover, then unbolt and cover from top All models except MF230 may be of transmission case. Disconnect and support differential housing, then equipped with a sliding gear transmis· unbolt transmission from differential...
  • Page 52 SERVICE MANUAL 1 28 -131 Paragraphs housing. Install guide studs and careful­ using screwdrivers. Remove planetary f trSt be separated from engine as out· ly slide transmission f orward away from front cover (31) and shim (30). lined in paragraph 112. Remove clutch diff erential housing.
  • Page 53 1 3 2 - 1 33 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON tioned on input shaft with grooved side facing rearward. MAINSHAFT AND SLIDING GEARS All Models So Equipped Fig. 130-The transmission Input shaft Is ramoved end In· 132. remove mainshaft -Fig. stalled from the rear shown 129) and related components, first on eight-speed transmission.
  • Page 54 1 3 4 - 1 3 6 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraphs 131. Apply nonhardening sealer to threads of retaining cap screws, then tighten to 60 · m (45 ft..-lbs.) torque. COUNTERSHAFT Fig. 133-Biock front of countersheft as shown when /nste/1/ng rear bearing onto All Models So Equipped shaft.
  • Page 55 1 37 - 1 3 8 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON SHIFTER RAILS AND PORKS All Models So Equipped Fig. 137-Referro teKt for cor· 137. remove the shifter rails and f orks, first remove transmission top cover and detach transmissiOn from differen­ tial housing using paragraph 127 as a teet Installation of shift forks and ralls.
  • Page 56 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraphs 1 39-140 reinstall planetary unit, reverse the If transmission input shaft end play reassembly. Specified end play Is 0.25-0.50 removal procedure while noting the mm (0.010-0.020 I was excessive (checked prior to disassem­ following special instJ·uct1ons: Install bly), select a thrust washer <20) of cor­...
  • Page 57 1 4 1 - 1 4 3 MASSEY FERGUSON Paragraphs mended clearance. Only one thrust rect thickness thrust washer to obtain REVERSE IDLER ASSEMBLY washer must be installed. If end play specified end clearance. was not checked prior to disassembly, it All Models So Equipped It is recommended that a suitable seal will be necessary to reinstall main input...

  • Page 58: M U Lti-Power Transmission

    1 44 - SERVICE MANUAL Paragraphs of transmission housing. Remove front cover plate (60), and remove snap ring (63) from front of pto shaft. Thread two cap screws into tapped holes of bearing retainer (66) and tighten evenly to force retainer with bearing from the shaft.
  • Page 59 1 46 - 1 5 0 MASSEY -FERGUSON Paragraphs SHIFT LINKAGE SHIFT CONTROL VALVE (10), then bump valve body (8) against a wooden block, if necessary, to dislodge All Models So Equipped All Models So Equipped regulating valve (9) from its bore. Clean all parts in a suitable solvent.
  • Page 60 SERVICE MANUAL Paragraph Fig. 147-E'Xploded view of Planet pinion shafts are a tight planetary assembly used on press fit in planet carrier {7). Use a Multi-Power models. Notched suitable press for removing and install­ section (N) of rear cover Is In­ ing pinion shafts.
  • Page 61 1 5 2 -154 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON to hold thrust washer (6) to the front carrier (7) making sure tangs on washer engage notches of carrier. Insert carrier assembly into ring gear carefully so thrust washer doesn't. f ail. Make sure carrier is fully into ring gear and over Fig.
  • Page 62 1 55-15 6 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL reinstall clutch unit and input Move transmission input shaft f orward shaft, reverse the removal procedure. slightly and remove spacer plate Cl7l. Withdraw input shaft rearward from transmission case while sliding clutch PTO LOWER SHAFT AND assembly <251 and overdrive pinion <231 DRIVE GEAR off the shaft.

  • Page 63: Reverse Idler Gear

    1 5 7 - 1 5 8 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON withdraw f orward from transmission cluster geru· contains two rows of loose as outlined in paragraph 145. Remove case and gears (23 and 24) lifted out of needle rollers (28 each row) which use mainshaft and gears as outlined in the shaft.

  • Page 64: Differential Lock

    1 59-1 6 2 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL LOCK Orchard models and MF250 models, renewed, bearing preload should be checked and adjusted as outlined in pedal (12-Fig. 156) should be against All Models So Equipped paragraph 159. stop (S) when released. If not against stop, loosen locknut (9) and turn clevis 160.
  • Page 65 1 6 3-1 65 MASSEY -FERGUSON Paragraphs withdraw axle from housing; then lift is aligned before pressing r·etainer into remove bevel ptmon gear, fu·st out the coupler (7). Shoes (3) will be free remove hydraulic lift cover as outlined place. Tighten retainer cap screws to 108 in fork (4) with coupler removed.
  • Page 66 1 66 -1 Paragraphs SERVICE= MANUAL (13) being careful not to lose the loose withdraw axle shaft with bearing rear of tractor and remove rear wheel needle rollers. There are two rows of 29 assembly and shims from housing. and tire and the f ender. Disconnect 1b reinstall, reverse the removal pro·...
  • Page 67 1 7 1 - 1 73 Paragraphs MASSEY FERGUSON ing the rear wheel and the two drum re· taining screws. Remove shoe retaining pins and springs anchor springs (8), and brace (4). Lift off shoes (6) with ad· juster (3) and spring (7). remove brake camshaft discon·...

  • Page 68: Power Take-Off

    1 7 4 -1 75 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL Latch brake pedals together and road test to check for uneven brake applica­ tion. If brakes pull to one side, equalize braking action by turning brake lever adjusting nut counterclockwise on side that pulls.
  • Page 69 1 76 -1 8 1 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON GROUND SPEED GEARS in paragraph 158. Dr iv e bushing fonvard ferential housing. from housing bore. Install new bushing Reinstall by reversing the removal pro­ All Models So Equipped so front face of bushing is nush with in­ cedure.
  • Page 70 1 82 Paragraph SERVICE MANUAL reassemble, install piston with seal rings into housing. As an aid in in­ stalling piston, three or f our pieces mm (3/16 inch) diameter rod (Fig. 170) can be inserted into clutch housing to serve as alignment guides for piston. Place drive hub in housing, then alter­...

  • Page 71: Hydraulic System

    1 84 -1 86 MASSEY -FERGUSON Paragraphs Manufacturer recommends renewing hydraulic oil after every 500 hours of operation, or annually, whichever comes first. The hydraulic pump strainer/filter, Fig. 172-Exploded view of located in bottom of diff erential housing lpto clutch pressure regu· (Fig.
  • Page 72 1 87 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL a. End play in master control spring. b. Control linkage binding or damaged. 7. Lift links creep down. Could be caused by: a. Internal leakage in cylinder, con­ Fig. 175-VIew showing loca­ l/on of transmission housing trol valve or valve chambers.
  • Page 73 1 89 - 1 9 3 MASSEY -FERGUSON Paragraphs main at a midposition with draft lever If system does not respond as de· stop Scribe a line across lift (7). scribed, control spring should be ad· w ithin inch) of either and lift cover casting, then move inner 6.3 mm (1/4 ­...
  • Page 74 H ) 4 -19 7 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL turn rise. Start engine and run at low idle, move with implement held steady at a selected 195. INSTALLED ADJUST· draft control lever fully down and height. MENTS. The f ollowing a<ljustments INTO lift adjusting screw (4-Fig.
  • Page 75 MASSEY -FERGUSON 198 - 201 Paragraphs transport until scribed lines are 3.2-3.9 mm (1/8-5/32 inch) apart. Adjust transport stop to hold control lever at at lif t cover this point on quadrant. If stop adjust­ Fig. 186-V/ew of 3-polnt lift controls tor models equipped ment is impossible, lift cover internal with preuure control.
  • Page 76 202 · 20 3 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL raise and lower lift links several times (3-Fig. 188) and observe pressure lift cover. Grasp spring while holding reading. Pressure for all models should head and attempt t. o rotate spring on to expel air and warm oil to about 50°C be 17240-17930 k.Pa <2500-2600 psi) and (120°F).
  • Page 77 204 - 207 MASSEY -FERGUSON Paragraphs just described turn at a time until ner lever downward on quadrant weight just begins to fall. Position draft pressure fluctuation is eliminated. control lever in quadrant where weight towards the transport stop until the remains suspended in midposition and If maximum system pressure is not scribed lines...
  • Page 78 SERVICE MANUAL 2 08 -2 09 Paragraphs models, drain hydraulic system nuid down until response control side cover can be removed. Reaching through side cover opening, spread pump control valve lever arms (2-Fig. 191) and remove roller. Remove transfer plate or auxiliary valve.
  • Page 79 2 1 0 -212 MASSEY -FERGUSON Paragraphs passage bracket, and can be removed afler The servo piston (7) and matched the diaphragm exhaust passage is closed. When the pressure Jjmit is removing lifl cover as outlined in sleeve (8) connect the control dtaphragm assembly (Fig.
  • Page 80 2 1 3- 2 1 4 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL Fig. 198-V/ew oft/It cover In­ linkage. ternal control Pressure control model Is shown. Oashpot Response cont l plunger 3. Guide rod Vertical lever Draft contro 6. Draft control rod 7, Position control �urc control lever 9.
  • Page 81 2 1 5 · 2 1 7 MASSEY -FERGUSON Paragraphs 215. PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE. lever lowest setting within mounting bracket. Unbolt and remove seat support with auxiliary valve and On models equipped with pressure con­ "PRESSURE" range of quadrant. Hold pressure control lever down secw·ely return fllter (if equipped)
  • Page 82 2 1 7 Paragraph SERVICE MANUAL Cont. cover and linkage. Lift arms (23 and On pressure control models, remove cover. 28-Fig. 210), rockshaft (26) and lever (50-Fig. 214). On all models, rockshaft c:m R�move right-hand lift arm, then all have master splines for loosen the position adjusting screw withdraw rockshaft 127-Fig.
  • Page 83 2 1 8 - 220 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON Install control linkage as follows: Install and adjust master control and lift cover casting is 5.84 mm (0.230 Locate control cams (39 and 40-Fig. spring as outlined in paragraph 201. inch). 211) in cover and start pivot shaft. (P) Adjust internal linkage as outlined in through left-hand side of cover, but not paragraph 218 before reinstalling lift...
  • Page 84 SERVICE MANUAL - 22 3 Paragraphs lever. The vertical lever should make (8). "TRANSPORT" position <past lapse and remove the dnve shaft coupler light contact with bushing transport stop) and recheck ad justment. and remove pto output shaft. Remove adjustment is incorrect, loosen pivot Remove special gage tools when ad­...
  • Page 85 Paragraph MASSEY ·FERGUSON from each side of differential housing, then pump package forward through front opening of rear a housing. NOTE: On some models with auxiliary hydraulic system, It necessary to reposi­ tion pump and remove elbow from top of pump before pump assembly can be withdrawn (Fig.
  • Page 86 22 5 Paragraph SERVICE MANUAL piston yokes face away from each other. Be sure cam block (2-Fig. 234) with shoulder is over widest (front) cam lobe and shoulder faces inward as shown. Be sure cam f ollower (3) is towards bottom of pump. Notches (N­ Fig.
  • Page 87 22 6 -22 7 Paragraphs MASSEY -FERGUSON nect pressure line at Multi-Power/ipto Disassemble the removed assemblies control adjusting screw (1-Fig. 238) out as outlined in the appropriate following pump if so equipped. Support t.ransmis· of pivot lever (2) until end of bolt is flush sion housing and differential separate·...
  • Page 88 - 2 3 0 Paragraphs SERVICE MANUAL ondary relief valve (26), discs (27), if so spring (1 1). Push rod (12) in and remove 0.2232 inch). Maximum diameter of seat snap ring (21), then withdraw remain· equipped, spring (28) and retainer (29) in ball valve is 4.32 mm (0.170 inch).
  • Page 89 2 3 1 - 2 3 4 MASSEY FERGUSON Paragraphs then insert valve through bore in hous· Refer to appropriate paragraph 223 or until it bottoms, then turn screw out 1·112 turns. Attach a hand pump with ing. Install seal (1) over valve stem 225 for removal procedure.
  • Page 90 2 35 Paragraph SERVICE MANUAL separate pump components as shown in Fig. 244. Use care to avoid damaging machined mating surfaces and gear pockets of pump bodies. Do not remove high pressure adjusting screw C24J; screw is staked in place and setting should not be changed.
  • Page 91 FI...A$;4 f " Swtt � IHTtGW. wt"E.AJI '-AM� $1AIIf SWifQI WAft'­ I(Mfl'tAAH,Hll StHOEJII Fig. 247-Wiring diagram for MF230, MF235 and MF245 tractors equipped with diesel engine and flat top fenders. Refer also to Fig. 249 for models with dished fenders.

  • Page 92: Wiring Diagrams

    OIIAH G E WAf(� f("'PfAAT\JAE GAUGE W" f(� ff"'PEAA TURE SENDE R LT GREEN w/llACK Fig. 248-W/rlng dlagrsm lor MF230, MF235 snd MF245 tractors equipped with gasoline engine and flat top lenders. Relar slso to Fig 249 lor models wllh dished fenders.
  • Page 93 Parag raph 239 Co nt. MASSEY -FERGUSON un-KAHo RIGHT·KAND WARNING WARNING UGHT UGHT UGHT SWITCH TE R M INAL 1 T E R M INAL • � T E R M INAL S TERMINAl l T E R M INAL WORK AND UGHT POSJTIONS ON L...

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