Ford 335 Industrial Tractors Owners Operators Maintenance Manual Ford Tractor

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FOREWORD This manual has been prepared to assist you in the proper break-in, daily care, and operation of your new Ford Tractor. It contains specific information on its many features; the attachments that are available; instructions for making minor repairs and adjustments; safety precautions; general specifications; suggested operating techniques; the pre-delivery and 50-hour check lists. Your Ford Tractor has been carefully inspected before leaving the factory and by your Ford Tractor- Equipment Dealer prior to delivery to see that it is "ready to go." To keep it in this "ready to go" condition, it is important to follow regularly scheduled service periods as recommended in this manual. The information in this manual applies to the Ford 231, 335, 420, 515, 531, 532, and 535 Industrial Model Tractors. Where differences exist, specific information is presented for each model. Have your Dealer record the information called for in the spaces below. Read this manual carefully before operating your Ford Tractor and keep it in a convenient location for future reference. If, at any time, you have a service problem concerning your new Ford Tractor, remember that your Ford Tractor-Equipment Dealer has factory trained service personnel, genuine Ford parts, and the necessary tools and equipment to best satisfy your service needs. Ford Tractor Operations Ford Motor Company ISSUED TO: ISSUED BY: Owner's Name Ford Tractor-Equipment Dealer Mailing Address City City State Zip Code State Zip Code Delivery Date

DEAR CUSTOMER - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY The warranty coverage that is extended to your Ford Tractor is explained in the Warranty and Limitation of Liability, Ford Tractor and Equipment form. Your dealer will provide you with a copy of the warranty and retain a copy which you have signed. After you read the warranty, ask your dealer to explain any points that you may not understand. For a complete list of the pre-delivery service checks performed by your dealer, refer to PRE- DELIVERY SERVICE on the upper portion of pages 74 and 76 The copy on page 74 is your record of the service performed, and the copy on page 76, which is to be removed from the manual, is your dealer's record. MAKE SURE THAT YOU AND THE DEALER SlGN BOTH COP1 ES. After you have operated your tractor for fifty hours, take the manual and your tractor to your dealer. He will then perform the factory recommended 50-HOUR SERVICE as listed on the lower portion of pages 74 and 76 - without charge - except for lubricants, hydraulic oil, or filters replaced as part of normal maintenance. MAKE SURE THAT YOU AND THE DEALER SlGN BOTH COPIES. A vehicle identification plate is located on the inside of the right hood panel. The numbers on the plate are important should your tractor require future service. For your convenience, have your dealer record the numbers in the appropriate space below.

CONTENTS Page Safety Precautions 4 Controls and Instruments seat, light, and engine controls 6 brake controls 9 manual shift and power reversing transmission and P.T.O. controls 11 hydraulic lift system controls 13 Operation 17 break-in procedures 18 starting the engine 18 stopping the engine 20 operating manual shift and power reversing transmission and P.T.O. 21 towing the tractor 22 operating differential lock 22 operating hydraulic lift system 24 lift linkage and drawbar 26 wheel tread settings 30 tractor weighting 31 Lubrication and Maintenance 37 lubrication and maintenance chart 38 fuels and lubricants 39 fuel and lubricant service procedures 41 general maintenance 55 tractor storage 62 accessories 63 Specifications 65 Pre-Delivery and 50-Hour Service 74

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following precautions are suggested to help prevent accidents. THE TRACTOR 16. If the front end of the tractor tends to rise, install front end or front wheel weights. Do not operate 1. Familiarize yourself with the controls before the tractor with a "light" front end. attempting to operate the tractor. 17. Always set the hydraulic selector lever in position 2, Use an approved roll bar and seat belt for safe control when attaching equipment, transporting operation. If your tractor is not equipped with a equipment, and when no equipment is attached. roll bar and seat belt, see your Ford Tractor-Equip- ment Dealer. 18. Do not leave equipment in the raised position. 3. Keep the tractor brakes in good operating con- DRIVING THE TRACTOR dition. 19. Watch where you are going-especially at row ends, 4. Do not allow an open flame near the fuel tank or oo roads, and around trees. battery. 20. Drive the tractor at speeds compatible with safety, 5. Use the handholds and step plates when getting on especially when operating over rough ground, and off the tractor. crossing ditches, slopes, and when turning. 6. Always use the seat belt when the rollbar is in- 21. Use care when operating on steep slopes to rnain- stalled. Do not use the seat belt if the roll bar is tain adequate stability. removed from the tractor. 22. Avoid operating the tractor near ditches, banks, 7. Do not permit anyone but the operator to ride and holes. on the tractor. 23. Keep the tractor in gear when going down hill. OPERATING THE TRACTOR 24. If the tractor is stuck, back out to prevent up- 8. Do not start the engine while standing beside setting the unit. If logs are used to increase traction, the tractor. Always sit in the tractor seat when place them behind the rear wheels and back out starting the engine. the tractor. 9. Do not bypass the safety starter switch. Consult OPERATING THE P.T.O. your Ford Tractor-Equipment Dealer if your 25. When operating P.T.O. driven equipment, shut off safety starter controls malfunction. the engine and wait until the P.T.O. stops before getting off the tractor and disconnecting the equip- 10. Do not get off the tractor while it is in motion. ment. 11. Shut off the engine and apply the parking brakes 26. DO not wear loose clothing when operating the before getting off the tractor. power take-off, or when near rotating equipment. 12. Do not park the tractor on a steep incline. 27. When operating stationary P.T.O. equipment, always apply the tractor parking brake and block 13. Use the flasher warning lamp when traveling on the rear wheels front and back. public roads, day and night, unless prohibited by law. 28. Do not install or remove a belt while the belt pulley is in motion. 14. Do not run the tractor engine in a closed building wlthout adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are 29. Do not clean or adjust P.T.O. driven equipment very dangerous. with the tractor engine running. 15. Always use the drawbar for pull-type work. Do 30. Make sure the P.T.O. shield is installed when using not pull from any other part of the tractor since P.T.O. driven equipment, and always replace the it may tip backward. P.T.O. shaft cap when the P.T.O. is not in use. Whenever you see t h ~ s symbol a it means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

CONTROLS and INSTRUMENTS Before attempting to start or operate your new tractor, familiarize yourself with the location and function of all controls and instruments as described on the following pages. The instruments and warning lights are centrally located so that you can tell at a glance whether the tractor is operating properly. The warning lights also warn you of possible trouble before it becomes serious. Know your controls and instruments A to assure Safe Operation A

-CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS SEAT, LIGHT, AND ENGINE CONTROLS TRACTOR SEAT Your new Ford Tractor is equipped with a deluxe con- toured seat, Figure 1. The seat can be moved up and rearward, or down and forward by loosening the height adjustment nuts shown in Figure 1 (two each side). The seat can also be moved forward or rearward without affecting its height by loosening the attaching nuts at the base of the seat. To adjust the seat for flotation, turn the flotation adjustment knob to the right for a firm ride or to the left for a soft ride. The seat can also be tilted back, permitting you to stand. Tilt the seat back when not in use to help protect it from the weather. NOTE: If your tractor is equipped with a seat belt, a latch located under the front edge of the seat must be pulled forward before the seat can be tilted back. Industrial-Type Seat: The seat can be adjusted fore. and aft by moving the adjustment lever, Figure 2. Further adjustment is possible by removing the attaching nuts and positioning the seat closer to the steering wheel. The seat can also be tilted, as shown, by pulling up on the rear of the cushion. Figure 2 Industrial Type Seat 1. Attaching Nuts 2. Adjustment Lever Reversible Seat: The seat can be positioned for tractor operation as shown in view "A" of Figure 3, or it can be reversed for backhoe operation as shown in view "B." To reverse the seat from the tractor operating position to the backhoe operating position, lift the seat up until it locks in position. A CAUTION : Make sure the seat is locked in position so it will not tip backward, For tractor and backhoe operation the seat can be adjusted. The adjustment positions are shown in Figure 3. ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) AND SEAT BELT Tractors equipped with 2-post or 4-post ROPS, Figure 4 and 5, are also equipped with a seat belt. a CAUTION: Always use the seat beit when the tractor is equipped with a ROPS. Never use the seat belt when the tractor is not equipped with a ROPS. Figure 1 Tractor Seat 1. Flotation Adjustment Knob 2. Height Adjustment Nuts Figure 3 Reversible Seat 1. Adjustment Positions

Figure 4 2-Post Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) 1. 2-Post ROPS 3. Seat Belt 2. Flashing Warning Lamp CAUTBORB: Never attach chains, ropes, or the /ike to the roll bar for pulling pur- poses; this can be very dangerous, as the tractor can tip backward. Always pull from the tracfor drawbar. a CAUTION: Be careful when driving through door openings or under /ow over- head objects. Make sure there is sufficient clearance for the R8P.S to clear the structure or object ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT To lengthen the belt, tip the t?uckle end down and pull on the buckle until the ends can be joined. To shorten the belt, buckle it, then pull on the loose end until the belt is snug. Figure 5 4-Post Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) 1.4-Post ROPS 3. Seat Belt 2. Flasher Warning Light If the seat belt is to be cleaned, use soap and water. Do not use carbon tetrachloride, naphtha, etc., as these will weaken the webbing. Also, for the same reason, do not bleach or dye the webbing. FLASHING WARNING LIGHT The flashing warning light is shown in Figure 4. Push the switch on the lamp housing to turn the flasher "ON" or "OFF." The tractor light switch, Figure 6, must be "ON" before the flasher will operate. IMPORTANT: For your protection, use the flashing safety lamp when traveling on public roads, day and night, unless prohibited by law. LIGHT SWITCH The light switch, Figure 6, is either a push-pull switch or a rotating switch. Its positions are: Push-PullSwitch: Full in - OFF. Intermediate - lnstrument lights, tail lamp, flashing safety lamp, and accessory lights. Full out - Instrument lights, tail lamp, flashing safety lamp, accessory lights, and headlamps. 7

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