Massey Ferguson MF231 261 Tractor Workshop Service Manual

Description

This 400+ page, Massey Ferguson MF231 261 Factory Service Manual provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instruction and maintenance specifications for Massey-Ferguson Model MF231 and Massey-Ferguson Model MF261 models. This manual is a reproduction of the original out of print factory manual and includes model descriptions and serial number identification information to help you identify your model.

Table of Contents

General Information
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITIONS
SPECIAL TOOLS
REPAIR TIME SCHEDULE
AMENDMENTS
SAFETY
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
SYSTEM FAULTS
HANDLING HEAVY COMPONENTS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF COMPONENT PARTS
CONVERSION TABLES
TORQUE LOADING
SPECIAL TOOLS
SEALANTS
LUBRICANTS

Specifications
ENGINE
CLUTCH
TRANSMISSION
BRAKES
P.T.O.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FRONT AXLE
REAR AXLE
STEERING
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
CAPACITY
WHEELS AND TIRES
TURN CIRCLES
DIMENSIONS

Maintenance
SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
DIESEL FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
HANDLING DIESEL FUEL
RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS
WHEELS AND TIRES
TIRE PRESSURES
FLUID BALLASTING

Sheet Metal
FRONT GRILLE ASSY
Removal and Replacement
FRONT SIDE PANEL
Removal and Replacement
HOOD
Removal and Replacement
HOOD SEAL FRONT
Removal and Replacement
HOOD SEAL REAR
Removal and Replacement
INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
Removal and Replacement
HOOD SUPPORT ASSY
Removal and Replacement
RADIATOR AND FRAME ASSY
Removal and Replacement
HOOD CROSS-BAR ASSY AND
FUEL TANK SUPPORT
Removal and Replacement
BATTERY BRACKET (MF231)
Removal and Replacement
STEERING UNIT R.H. & L.H.
SIDE PLATE ASSY(MF231)
Removal and Replacement
REAR FENDER
Removal and Replacement
FOOTSTEP
Removal and Replacement
FOOTREST
Removal and Replacement
FRONT WEIGHTS AND WEIGHT FRAME
Removal and Replacement
OPERATORS SEAT (MF231)
Removal and Replacement
OPERATORS SEAT (MF261)
Removal and Replacement
ROLL/OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)
Removal and Replacement

Splitting the Tractor
SPLITTING TRACTOR BETWEEN FRONT AXLE AND ENGINE
SPLITTING TRACTOR BETWEEN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
SPLITTING TRACTOR BETWEEN TRANSMISSION AND REAR HOUSING

Engine
ENGINE AD 152 (MF 231) and A4 236 (MF 261)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PROBLEM CHART
VALVE COVER
Removal and Replacement
TAPPET CLEARANCE
Adjustment
VALVE ROCKER ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement
VALVE ROCKER ASSEMBLY
Servicing
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal and Replacement
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Removal and Replacement
VALVE SPRINGS
Removal and Replacement
CYLINDER HEAD
Removal and Replacement
CYLINDER HEAD
Servicing
VALVE SEAT INSERTS
Installation Procedure
TIMING CASE COVER
Removal and Replacement
TIMING GEARS
Idler Gear and Hub Removal and Replacement
TIMING GEARS
Camshaft Drive Gear Removal and Replacement
TIMING GEARS
Fuel Pump Drive Gear Removal and Replacement
CRANKSHAFT DRIVE GEAR
Removal and Replacement
CAMSHAFT
Removal and Replacement
TIMING CASE
Removal and Replacement
FLYWHEEL
Removal and Replacement
FLYWHEEL
Ring Gear Removal and Replacement
FLYWHEEL
Housing Removal and Replacement
CRANKSHAFT REAR MAIN OIL SEAL
Removal and Replacement
ENGINE OIL PAN
Removal and Replacement
OIL PUMP
Removal and Replacement
OIL PUMP
Servicing
CONNECTING ROD
Removal and Replacement
PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
Removal and Replacement
PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
Servicing
CYLINDER LINERS
Removal and Replacement
CRANKSHAFT
Thrust Washers Removal and Replacement
CRANKSHAFT
Removal and Replacement
MAJOR OVERHAUL
Removal and Replacement
MINOR OVERHAUL
Removal and Replacement
OIL CONSUMPTION RECTIFICATION
REPLACE BARE BLOCK
REPLACE SHORT BLOCK
COOLING SYSTEM
GENERAL
PROBLEM CHART
FROST PRECAUTIONS
RADIATOR
Removal and Replacement
THERMOSTAT
Removal and Replacement
THERMOSTAT
Servicing
THERMOSTAT HOUSING
Removal and Replacement
WATER PUMP
Removal and Replacement
WATER PUMP
Servicing
FUEL SYSTEM AND AIR CLEANER
AIR CLEANER AND PIPES
Removal and Replacement
AIR CLEANER SERVICING
FUEL TANK
Removal and Replacement
FUEL GAUGE SENDER UNIT
Removal and Replacement
THERMOSTART
Removal and Replacement
FUEL LIFT PUMP
Removal and Replacement
FUEL LIFT PUMP
Servicing
FUEL FILTER
Removal and Replacement
FUEL FILTER
Servicing
FUEL INJECTION PUMP
Removal and Replacement
STATIC FUEL INJECTION PUMP TIMING
FUEL INJECTORS
Removal and Replacement
FUEL INJECTORS
Checking and Adjustment
FUEL SYSTEM
Bleeding
FUEL SHUT-OFF CONTROL
Removal and Replacement
HAND THROTTLE LINKAGE
Adjustment

Clutch and Transmission
GENERAL
OPERATION
DUAL CLUTCH DETAIL
PROBLEM CHART
CLUTCH PEDAL
Adjustment
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
Removal and Replacement
CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM
Removal and Replacement
MAIN FRICTION DISC OR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Servicing
TRANSMISSION DETAIL
SELECTOR RAIL MECHANISM
Removal and Replacement
TRANSMISSION PLANETARY
Removal and Replacement
TRANSMISSION PLANETARY
Servicing
INPUT SHAFT HOUSING AND PTO INPUT SHAFT
Removal and Replacement
PTO DRIVE SHAFT FRONT BEARING
Removal and Replacement
MAIN INPUT SHAFT
Removal and Replacement
THIRD GEAR (MAIN SHAFT)
Removal and Replacement
MAIN SHAFT – FIRST/REVERSE GEAR. SECOND AND FOURTH GEAR
Removal and Replacement
COUNTERSHAFT AND GEARS, PTO SHAFT AND GEAR
Removal and Replacement
REVERSE GEAR CLUSTER
Removal and Replacement
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
Removal and Replacement
HIGH/LOW SHIFT LEVER
Removal and Replacement
TRANSMISSION CASE
Removal and Replacement or Complete Gear Box Overhaul

Rear Axle and Brakes
REAR AXLE DETAIL
REAR WHEEL STUD
Removal and Replacement
AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement
AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
Servicing
BRAKE SHOES
Removal and Replacement
BRAKE ASSEMBLY
Servicing
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT AND BALANCING
BRAKE PEDALS AND PULL RODS
Removal and Replacement
PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE
Servicing
PARKING BRAKE
Adjustment
TRUMPET HOUSING
Removal and Replacement
LOWER LINK PIN
Removal and Replacement
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK MECHANISM
Removal and Replacement
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK COUPLER CAP
Removal and Replacement
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK – SHAFT BUSHING
Removal and Replacement
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
DIFFERENTIAL
Pre-Load Checking and Adjustment
DIFFERENTIAL
Removal and Replacement
DIFFERENTIAL
Servicing
L.H. DIFFERENTIAL BEARING
Removal and Replacement
RING GEAR
Removal and Replacement
PINION ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement
PINION ASSEMBLY
Servicing
RING GEAR AND PINION
Backlash – Adjustment
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Servicing

Front Axle
LAYOUT DRAWING
FRONT AXLE DETAIL
FRONT TRACK ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT TRACK
Toe-In Adjustment
FRONT HUB
Servicing
SPINDLE SHAFT
Removal and Replacement
SPINDLE HOUSING
Servicing
OUTER AXLE ARM
Removal and Replacement
BEAM ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement
FRONT AXLE SUPPORT
Removal and Replacement
FRONT AXLE SUPPORT BUSHING
Removal and Replacement

Steering
STEERING BOX
Removal and Replacement
STEERING BOX
Servicing
DRAG LINKS
Removal and Replacement
STEERING CYLINDER
Removal and Replacement
STEERING CYLINDER
Servicing
STEERING PUMP
Oil Level Checking
STEERING PUMP AND ELEMENT
Removal and Replacement
STEERING PUMP
Servicing
CONTROL VALVE
Removal and Replacement
CONTROL VALVE
Servicing
CONTROL VALVE
Adjustment Procedure
POWER STEERING PUMP TO CONTROL VALVE PIPES
Removal and Replacement
STEERING CONTROL VALVE TO STEERING CYLINDER
PIPE AND HOSES
Removal and Replacement

Hydraulic Steering
LIST OF COMPONENTS
STEERING WHEEL
Removal and Installation
STEERING COLUMN SHAFT
Removal and Installation
STEERING MOTOR
Removal and Installation
BLEEDING STEERING SYSTEM
STEERING SYSTEM
Oil Level Check
STEERING PUMP FILTER
Replace
STEERING PUMP AND RESERVOIR
Removal and Installation
STEERING PUMP
Dissassembly and Reassembly
PUMP PRESSURE TEST
STEERING CYLINDER
Removal and Installation
STEERING CYLINDER
Disassembly and Reassembly
STEERING ARMS AND SHAFT
Removal and Installation
FRONT STEERING SHAFT BUSHINGS
Replace
TIE RODS
Removal and Installation

Wheels and Tires
PROBLEM CHART
REAR INNER TUBE
Removal and Replacement
REAR TIRE
Removal and Replacement
FRONT INNER TUBE
Removal and Replacement
FRONT TIRE
Removal and Replacement
REAR WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement
REAR WHEEL RIM
Removal and Replacement
REAR WHEEL DISC
Removal and Replacement
FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement
FRONT WHEEL RIM
Removal and Replacment

Hydraulic System
HYDRAULIC PUMP
PUMP CONTROL VALVE
OPERATION
CONTROL SPRING ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement
CONTROL SPRING ASSEMBLY
Servicing
HYDRAULIC LIFT COVER
Removal and Replacement
HYDRAULIC LIFT COVER
Servicing
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
Servicing
INTERNAL CONTROL LINKAGE SYSTEM
Removal and Replacement
QUADRANT AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement
QUADRANT AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
Servicing
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
External Adjustments
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Internal Adjustments
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Final Adjustments
HYDRAULIC PUMP
Removal and Replacement
HYDRAULIC PUMP
Servicing
SERVO RELIEF VALVE
Removal and Replacement
SERVO RELIEF VALVE
Servicing
HYDRAULIC PUMP OIL STRAINER
Servicing

Drawbar and Linkage
TOP LINK AND CONTROL BEAM
Removal and Replacement
CHAIN STABILIZERS
Removal and Replacement
RIGHT HAND LIFT ROD AND LEVELLING BOX ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement
LEVELLING BOX
Servicing
LEFT HAND LIFT ROD
Removal and Replacement
LIFT ARM
Removal and Replacement
LINK ARM RIGHT AND LEFT HAND
Removal and Replacement
SWINGING DRAWBAR ASSEMBLY
Removal and Replacement

Electrical System
WIRING DIAGRAM (MF 261)
BULBS – FUSES
TRAILER SOCKET DETAIL
BATTERY
Activating Dry Battery
BATTERY (MF 231)
Removal and Replacement
BATTERY (MF 261)
Removal and Replacement
STARTER SWITCH
Removal and Replacement
LIGHT AND HORN SWITCH
Removal and Replacement
FLASHING INDICATOR SWITCH
Removal and Replacement
FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS SWITCH
Removal and Replacement
HAND LAMP SOCKET
Removal and Replacement
TACHOMETER
Removal and Replacement
FUEL LEVEL AND WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGES
Removal and Replacement
SAFETY START SWITCH
Removal and Replacement
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENDER UNIT
Removal and Replacement
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE SENDER UNIT
Removal and Replacement
HORN
Removal and Replacement
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND WIRING HARNESS
Removal and Replacement
FUSE BOX AND FUSES
Removal and Replacement
HORN OR PLOW LAMP FUSE (MF 231)
Removal and Replacement
HEADLIGHTS
Removal and Replacement
HEADLIGHT SETTING
HEADLIGHT BULB
Removal and Replacement
SIDE LIGHT OR FLASHING INDICATOR BULB
Removal and Replacement
TAIL AND BRAKE LIGHT OR FLASHING INDICATOR BULB
Removal and Replacement
GAUGE LIGHT BULB
Removal and Replacement
WARNING LIGHT BULB
Removal and Replacement
INDICATOR LIGHT BULB
Removal and Replacement
SIDE FRONT LAMP
Removal and Replacement
TAIL LAMP
Removal and Replacement
TRAILER SOCKET
Removal and Replacement
STOP LIGHT SWITCH
Removal and Replacement
PTO SAFETY SWITCH
Removal and Replacement