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INTRODUCTION This manual refers to the MF 2430 - 2435 - 2440 tractor manufactured by MF. It is divided into sections identified by numbers with three/four figures. The pages of each section are numbered separately. The subjects described are listed in the general index and appear in more detail in the specific index of the sec- tion in question.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section N° Edition GENERAL INFORMATION General information ........100 01-2006 ENGINE Engine .
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY NOTES Personal risk This warning symbol draws your attention to mes- sages that are important for your safety. Read the safety notes carefully and comply with the recommended precautions to avoid potential dan- gers and safeguard your health and personal safety.
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SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION The fuel pump nozzle must always remain in contact with the filler. Keep it there until you finish filling so as to prevent sparks from being created through an accumulation of static electricity. Only use the prescribed hitching points when towing. Make the connections with care: make sure that the provided pins and/or latches are firmly fixed in place before beginning to tow.
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION Handle all parts with the utmost care. Keep your hands and fingers well away from gaps, wheelwork and similar. Always use approved personal protection devices such as safety goggles, gloves and safety foot- wear. Before you get on to the tractor, it is essential for you to have read and strictly complied with the instructions in the operation and maintenance manual.
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION Wheels and tyres Make sure that the tyres are correctly inflated to the pressure indicated by the manufacturer. Periodically check the rims and tyres to make sure that they are not damaged. Keep to the side of the tyre when correcting the inflation pressure. Only check the pressure with the machine unloaded and the tyres cold, to prevent incorrect measure- ments and overpressures.
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT WARNING All the maintenance operations and repairs described in this manual must be carried out by the MF assistance network only, in strict compliance with the indications given and using spe- cial tools if necessary. Anyone who carries out the described operations without strictly complying with the instruc- tions becomes personally responsible for any consequent damage.
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION Notes about spare parts Only use genuine MF spare parts as only these are able to guarantee the same quality, life and safety as the original components mounted on your machine. Only genuine MF spare parts can provide this guarantee. Give the following information when ordering spare parts: tractor model (commercial denomination) and chassis number;...
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION SYMBOLS Meaning and use Certain symbols are used in this manual to underline and draw the reader’s attention to certain particular aspects of the description, or to indicate the type of operation being illustrated. The meanings of the various symbols used are described in the table below. SYMBOL MEANING NOTES...
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SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION SYMBOL MEANING NOTES Lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc...) of a part/ Lubrication device. Sealant required in order to couple two parts Sealing/Gluing together. Positioning Coupling with relative position references. Indicates that only MF spare parts must be MF Spares.
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION DANGER SIGNS If a tractor part bearing a decal with a safety note (yellow colour) is replaced, it is ESSENTIAL to affix the same decal to the spare part. A complete list of all the places where decals are applied is given below. Positions of the danger decals - WEO markets 12 13 4LA0129...
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SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION REF. CODE POSITION DESCRIPTION SYMBOL WARNING: Danger of entangle- On the left and ment. Keep your hands well clear of right sides of the the fan blades when the engine is 3559 556 M1 radiator or mani- running.
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SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION REF. CODE POSITION DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DANGER: Danger of being crushed. Near handbrake When stopping the tractor, always 3647 643 M1 lever. apply the parking handbrake before getting off. DANGER: Danger of collisions and On the right rear severe accidents.
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SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION REF. CODE POSITION DESCRIPTION SYMBOL Inside cab on top for tractors with- WARNING: Danger being out second pas- crushed. DO NOT allow anyone to sit 3647 032 M1 senger seat and on the mudguards or on any other for tractors with part of the tractor or towed imple- frame on left...
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SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION REF. CODE POSITION DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DANGER: Jets of hot steam or hot On engine cooling water. Protect the face. The radiator 3559 554 M1 circuit expansion will be under pressure when the vessel. engine is hot. Remove the plug with caution when the engine is cold.
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION SEALING AND FIXING SEALANTS Apply the sealants given in the table to the surfaces to couple. Prepare the surfaces in the following way before applying the sealants: remove any deposits with a metal brush; thoroughly degrease the surfaces with one of the following detergents: trichloroethylene, wash oil or water and soda.
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION LUBRICANTS AND FUELS Quantity dm (litres) Assembly to be Ambient Specifications AGROLUBE filled temperature LOWER THAN 0 °C API CE/SG CCMC D4 FROM 0 °C TO 27 °C MB 227.0 Engine with filter ...
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION CONVENTIONAL UNITS OF MEASUREMENT Units of measurement (international system) Force in (Newtons) Conversion: = 0.1019 kg 1 kg = 9.81 N Power in kW (kilowatts) Conversion: 1 kW = 1.36 HP Other units: 1 kW = 1.34 HP HP (Horsepower) 1 CV...
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION STANDARD DRIVING TORQUE VALUES Screws with metric threads Maximum driving torque values for metric threads in kgm. Diameter Class 8.8 screw Class 10.9 screw Class 12.9 screw x pitch Cadmium Cadmium Cadmium d x p Normal Galvanized Normal...
SECTION 100 - GENERAL INFORMATION Nuts with metric threads Maximum driving torque values for metric threads in kgm. Diameter Standard nuts Lowered nuts Diameter Standard nuts Lowered nuts x pitch galvanised galvanised x pitch galvanised galvanised d x p d x p MAT.
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