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INDEX (By Starting Paragraph)
TO35
Diesel MF35
with Diesel
Stand- with F40 MHF202
TO35 aid Petkins MH50 MF202
MF35 Engine Engine MF50 MF204
BELT POUEY 206 206
BRAKES
Adjustment 204
R&R and overhaul 205
206 206 206
CARBURETOR
(Except LP-Gas) UO
(LP-Gcs)
CLUTCH, Single
Adjustment 161
R&R and overhaul 162
CLUTCH, Dual
Adjustment 165
R&R and overhaul 166
COOLING SYSTEM
Pump 152
Radicrtor 150
DIESEL SYSTEM
Bleeding system
Cold weather starting aid
Thermo-Start
Glow Plug
Fuel filters
Injection pump
Remove & reinstall
Timing
Injection nozzles
Overhaul
Remove & reinstall
Testing
Pre-combustion chambers . .
Trouble-shooting
DIFFERENTIAL
Overhaul 197
Remove and reinstall... 196
ELECTRICAL
Distributor
Generator
Generator regulator . ...
Starting motor
ENGINE
Assembly R&H
Cam followers
Camshait
Chain tensioner
Connecting rods & brgs..
Crankshaft & bearings..
Cylinder head
Cylinder sleeves
Flywheel, R&H
Front oil seal
Igrution timing
Injection timing
Main bearings
Oil pump
Pistons
Piston pins
Piston & rod removal ....
Piston rings
Rear oil seal
Rocker arms
Tappets
Timing chain
Timing gear cover
Timing sprocket cover...
Timing gears
Timing sprockets
Valve guides
Valves & valve seats...,
Valve rotators
Valve springs
Valve timing
42
47
52
56
57
43
54
59
50
156
57
60
54
55
53
54
58
48
47
50
51
45
44
46A
46
49
204
205
161
162
167
168
153
150
204
205
161
162
167
168
154
150
204
205
110
111
161
162
165
166
152
150
204
205
no
152
150
127
143
145
126
137
138
135
134
128
141
125
197
196
155
157 159
157 159
157 159
62
68
73
71
77
78
63
75
80
70
138
78
81
75
76
74
75
79
69
68
71
70
71
65
64
67
66
71
127
143
126
139
139 A
135
134
128
142
125
197
196
159
159
159
83
88
98
102
103
84
100
106
91
139
103
108
100
101
99
100
105
89
88
91
92
86
85
87
90
197
196
155
157
157
157
42
47
52
56
57
43
54
59
50
156
57
60
54
55
53
54
58
48
47
SO
51
45
44
46A
46
49
197
196
155
157
157
157
42
47
52
56
57
43
54
59
50
156
57
60
54
55
53
54
58
48
47
50
51
45
44
46A
46
49
TO35
MF35
FINAL DRIVE
Bevel gears 198
Differential overhaul . . . 197
Diffarenttal R&R 196
Wheel axle shaft
Bearings, adjustment.. 200
Bearings, renew 202
Housing, R&R 203
Oil seal, renew 202
R&R 201
FRONT SYSTEM
Axle main member 1
Dual wheels & spindle..
Steering spindles 4
Single wheel & fork
GOVERNOR
Adjustment 146
R&R and overhaul 149
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Adjustment 211
Lift cover 218
Pump 214,
216
Trouble-shooting 212
Work cylinder 219
IGNITION SYSTEM 155
LP-GAS SYSTEM
Carburetor
Filter
Regulator
Relief valve
Vaporizer
TO35
Dietel MF35
with Dieiel
Stand- with F40 MHF202
ard Perkins MH50 MF202
Engine Engine MF50 MF204
198 198 198 198
197 197 197 197
196 196 196 196
200
202
203
202
201
200
202
203
202
201
140 140
211
218
216
212
219
211
218
216
212
219
MANUAL STEERING SYSTEM
Adjustment II 11 11
Overhaul 15 15 15
Remove & reinstail 14 14 14
Upper pedestal
200
202
203
202
201
2
10
5
9
146
149
211
218
214,
216
212
219
155
111
116
122
115
117
17
22
20
23
200
202
203
202
201
146
149
211
218
214
216
212
219
155
POWER TAKE-OFF 207 207 207 207 207
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
CyUnder 32 32 32 34,35 33
Gear unit 38 38 38 37 40
Filling & bleeding 24 24 24 24 24
Operating pressure 26 26 26 26 26
Pedestal .. .. 36
Pump 27 27 27 27 27
Relief valve 26 26 26 26 26
Trouble-shooting 25 25 25 25 25
Valves 28 28 28 29 28
REAR AXLE
Bearing, renewal 202 202 202 202 202
Seals, renewal 202 202 202 202 202
Shaft, R&R 201 201 201 201 201
TRANSMISSION (GEAR)
Assembly, R&R 176 176 176 178
Clutch shait 179 179 179 179
Countershaft 184 184 184 184
Main drive gear & shaft. 179 179 179 179
Main shaft 183 183 183 183
Planetary unit 186 186 186 186
Reverse gear 185 185 185 185
Shifter rails and forks... 182 182 182 182
TRANSMISSION (REVERS-O-MATIC)
Assembly, R&R
Clutch assembly
Control valve
Gear tinit
Operation
Pressure check
Pump .. .. . ,
Torque converter
Trouble-shooting
17S
179
184
179
183
186
185
182
190
194
193
195
187
189
182
191
188

CONDENSED SERVICE DATA
GENERAL
Engine Make
Engine Model
Number of Cylinders
Bore—Inches
Stroke—Inches
Displacement—Cu. In
Compression Ratio
Pistons Removed From
Main Bearings, Number of ....
Main & Rod Brgs., Adjustable?
Cylinder Sleeves
Forward Speeds, No. of
Generator & Starter Make
TUNE-UP
Firing Order
Valve Tappet Gap, Intake ....
Valve Tappet Gap, Exhaust...
Inlet Valve Face Angle
Inlet Valve Seat Angle
Exhaust Valve Face Angle ....
Exhaust Valve Seat Angle ....
Ignition Distributor Make
Breaker Contact Gap
Plug Electrode Gap
Carburetor Make
Float Setting, Carter
Float Setting, Marvel-Schebler.
Injection Pump Make
Injection Pump Model
Injection Pump Timing
Injector Nozzle Make
Injector Nozzle Setting
Engine Low Idle Rpm
Engine High Idle Rpm
Engine Loaded Rpm
Pto High Idle Rpm
Pto Loaded Rpm
Pto Rated Hpm
Non-
Diesel
Continental
Z134
4
3 5/16
3 7/8
134
6.6:1-8.1:1
Above
3
No
Wet
6
D-R
1-3-4-2
0.013H
0.013H
30°
30°
44°
45°
Standard
Diesel
Standard
Motor Co.
23C
4
3 5/16
4
137.8
20:1
Above
3
No
Dry
6
D-H
1-3-4-2
0.012C
0.008C
45°
45°
45°
45°
Perkins
Diesel
F. Perkins
Ltd.
3A152
3
3.6
5
152.7
17.4:1
Above
4
No
Dry
6
D-R
1-2-3
O.OIOH
O.OIOH
44°
45°
44°
45°
D-R
0.022
0.025
t
11/64
1/4
475
2200
2000
C.A.V.
D.P.A.
• *
C.A.V.
1900 Psi
500
2200
2000
792 @ 2200
720 @ 2000
540 @ 1500
C.A.V.
D.P.A.
18°BTC
C.A.V.
1780 Pai
500
2200
2000
SIZES—CAPACITIES—CLEARANCES
(Clearances In thousandths)
Crankshaft Journal Diameter.. 2.2495 2.7515 2,7485
Crankpin Diameter 1.937 2.311 2.2485
Camshaft Journal Diameter:
Front 1,8092 1.559 1.869
Center 1.7462 1.684 1.859
Rear 1.6837 1.684 1.839
Piston Pin Diameter 0.8592 1.1249 1.250
Valve Stem Diameter:
Inlet 0.3145 0.3109 0.311
Exhaust 0.3128 0.3729 0.311
Main Bearing,
Diameter Clearance 1.5-2.5 2-3.5 2.5-4.5
Rod Bearing,
Diameter Clearance 1.5-2.5 2-3.5 2-3.5
Piston Skirt Clearnce 1.2 3.5-4.4
Crankshaft End Play 2-6 5-12 2-11
Camshaft Brg., Dia. Clearance:
Front 2.5-4.5 2.5-4.5 4-8
Center 2.5-4.5 1-3.3 4-8
Rear 2.5-4.5 1-3.3 4-8
Camshaft End Play 3-7 2-7.5
Cooling System—Gallons 2.5 2.25 2.25
Crankcase Oil—Quarts 5* 7* 7*
Transmission and
Differential—Qts 32t 32t 32t
Belt Pulley—Quarts 1 1 1
"One additional quart when oil filter is renewed.
**17°BTDC on engine equipped with DPA3240011 Pump (without
automatic advance); 13°BTDC on engine equipped with DPA-
3242645 pump (with automatic advance).
tincludes hydraulic system. If auxiliary hydraulic equipment is
used where the auxiliary equipment oil capacity exceeds l'/2
gallons, additional oil must be added; then, the additional oil
should be drained when the auxiliary equipment is removed.
On Model MF204, "Revers-O-Matic" unit contains 10 qts. of
automatic transmission fluid. Type "A", in addition.
:i:Carter or Marvel-Schebler.
Model MH50

Model MHF202
Model MF50 LP Gas
Model TO35 Diesel (Standard Engine)

Paragraphs 1-2
FRONT SYSTEM
(AXLE TYPE)
AXLE ASSEMBLY
Models TO35-TO35D-MF35-MF35D
1. The front axle main (center)
member, complete with extensions and
wheels, can be removed as follows:
Drain cooling system and remove hood
assembly and radiator. Disconnect
both radius rods from side of trans-
mission case and both drag links from
pitman arms. Support tractor, remove
the axle pivot pin retaining screw and
withdraw pivot pin from axle sup-
port.
Reject diameter for the pivot pin
bushing (13—Fig. MF225) is 1.790.
When installing new bushing, make
certain that split side is up and ream
the bushing, after installation, to an
inside diameter of 1.7615-1.7675. Dia-
meter of new axle pivot pin (10) is
1.747-1.748. Reject diameter for the
pivot pin is 1.700.
Note: Axle pivot pin and/or bushing
should not be lubricated. Squeaking at this
point can be eliminated by using dry gra-
phite.
When installing axle assembly, re-
verse the removal procedure. Shims,
located under radius rod ball caps, can
be removed to compensate for exces-
sive wear at that point; but, sufficient
shims should remain to eliminate any
possibility of binding.
Models F40-MH50-MF50
2. To remove the axle main (cen-
ter) member (11—Fig. MF226), sup-
port tractor under engine, remove the
grille lower panel, disconnect tie rods
from the spindle steering arms and re-
move both axle extensions and wheel
assemblies from the center member.
Unbolt and remove the axle pivot
thrust plate (16) and save shims (15)
for reinstallation. Remove the cap
screws retaining pivot bracket (13)
to the front support casting and re-
move the pivot bracket. Pull center
member (11) forward and out of rear
pivot bushing (12) which is located
in the front support casting.
Inside diameter of new pivot bush-
ings is 1.877-1.879 for rear bushing
(12) and 2.002-2.004 for front bushing
(14). Pivot pin diameter for a new
center member is 1.874-1.876 for the
rear pin and 1.999-2.001 for the front
pin. Renew center member and/or
bushings if running clearance is ex-
cessive. Replacement bushings are
pre-8ized and will not require reaming
MASSEY-FERGUSON
Fig. MF225 — Exploded
view of models TO35 &
MF35 front axle and as-
sociated parts. Recom-
mended front wheel toe-
in of O-V4 inch is ob-
tained by varying the
length of each drag link
on equal amount.
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
6.
7_
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Drag hnk end, rear
Drag link
Drag link end, front
Spindle steering arm
Dust Beal
Bushing
Axle extension
Bearing
Spindle
Axle pivot pin
Front axle support
Axle main member
Pivot bushing
Radius rod
10
19
Fig. MF226—Utility and Hi-arch front axle used on models F40, MF50 and MF50. Recom-
mended axle end play of 0.002-0.008 is adjusted with shims (15). Toe-in adjustment if
accomplished by turning tie rod tube ( 2 ) .
1. Right tie rod
2. Tie rod tube
3. Steering crank
arm
4. Tie rod end
5. Left tie rod tube
6. Spindle steering
arm
7. Nut
8. Dust seal
9. Spindle bushings
10. Axle extension
11. Axle center
member
12. Rear pivot bushing
13. Pivot bracket
14. Front pivot
bushing
15. Shims
16. Thrust plate
17. Spindle and
knuckle
18. Thrust bearing
19. Woodruff key

TO35-TO35D-F40<MH50-MF35-MF35D-MF50-MHF202'MF202-MF204 Paragraphs 3-5
if carefully installed with a suitable
arbor. Make certain, however, that
lubrication holes in bushings are in
register with similar holes in pivot
bracket and front support.
When installing the axle center
member, reverse the removal proce-
dure and vary the number of shims
(15) to obtain a center member end
play of 0.002-0.008 when checked be-
tween rear face of pivot bracket (13)
and front face of center member (11).
Shims are available in thicknesses of
0.002, 0.005 and 0.010.
Moders MHF202-MF202-MF204
3. The front axle main member
complete with spindles and wheels
can be removed as follows: Drain cool-
ing system and remove hood assembly
and radiator. On Model MF204 it will
first be necessary to remove oil cool-
ing radiator and oil lines. Disconnect
both drag links and both power steer-
ing cylinders from the spindle steer-
ing arms. Disconnect both power
steering cylinders from the axle main
member and, without disconnecting
the oil lines, lay the cylinders rear-
w ard and out of way. Unbolt and re-
move thrust plate from axle support
and withdraw spacer (S—Fig. MF228)
and shims. Remove bolt (B) retaining
axle to pivot pin.
Support tractor under oil pan, un-
bolt front support casting from engine
and roll axle and support assembly
away from tractor. Bump the axle
pivot pin forward and out of axle and
support casting.
Inside diameter of new pivot bush-
ings is 1.8765-1.8795. Diameter of new
pivot pin is 1.8745-1.8750. Renew pivot
pin and/or bushings if clearance is ex-
cessive. Replacement bushings are pre-
w
Fig. MF228 — Installing
shims which control end
play of models MHF202.
MF202 and MF204 axle
pivot pin.
sized and will not require reaming if
carefully installed with a suitable ar-
bor. Make certain, however, that lu-
brication holes in bushings are in regis-
ter with similar holes in the support
casting.
When installing the axle main mem-
ber, reverse the removal procedure
and be sure to install thrust washer
(W) between rear face of axle and
the support casting. Tighten bolt (B)
securely; then vary the number of
shims at front of pivot pin to obtain
an axle and pivot shaft end play of
0.002-0.008 when checked between rear
face of axle and the front face of the
thrust washer.
SPINDLE BUSHINGS
Models TO35-MF35
4. Each axle extension (support)
contains two renewable, split type
bushings which require final sizing
after installation to an inside diame-
ter of 1.249-1.250. Recommended clear-
ance between spindles and bushings
is 0.0035-0.005.
Models F40-MH50-MF50
5. Each axle extension contains
two renewable bushings which require
final sizing after installation to an
inside diameter of 1.249-1.250. Rec-
ommended clearance between spindles
and bushings is 0.0035-0.005.
Fig. MF229 — Exploded
view of the single wheel
fork, support casting and
associated parts used on
models F40, MH50 and
MF50. End play of wheel
foric is controled by shim
washers (13).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5,
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Link
Steering arm
Steering arm
Wheel fork
Oil seal
Bearing race
Needle thrust bearing
Bearing race
Lower needle bearing
Oil seal
Oil seal
Upper needle bearing
Shim washers
Thrust plate
Lock washers
Cap screws
Dust cap
Fig. MF227—Axle pivot pin rear bushing in-
stallation on F40. MH50 and MF50.

Paragraphs 6-11
MASSEY'FERGUSON
Models MHF202-MF202-MF204
6. Each end of the front axle main
member contains two renewable bush-
ings which require final sizing after
installation to an inside diameter of
1.499-1.500. Recommended clearance
between spindles and bushings is
0.0035-0.005.
TOE-IN, TIE-RODS AND/OR
DRAG LINKS
Models TO35-MF35
MHF202-MF202-MF204
7. Each drag link is fitted with two
non-adjustable, automotive type drag
link ends.
Recommended toe-in of 0-y4 inch
is adjusted by varying the length of
each drag link an equal amount.
Models F40-MH50-MF50
8. Tie-rod ends are of the non-
adjustable, automotive type.
Recommended toe-in of O-Vi inch is
adjusted by varying the length of the
right hand tie rod. This is accomp-
lished by loosening the tube set screw
and clamp bolt and turning the tube
(2—Fig. MF226) either way as re-
quired. Be sure the tube set screw is
in the forward position before tight-
ening. Center to center distance be-
tween drag link ends is 49% inches.
FRONT SYSTEM
(Tricycle Type)
SINGLE WHEEL & FORK
Models F40-MH50-MF50
9. The fork mounted single front
wheel is carried in taper roller bear-
ings which should be adjusted to pro-
vide a very slight rotational drag.
To remove the wheel fork, support
tractor under engine and remove the
grille lower panel. Open the grille
door and remove the sheet metal dust
cap (17—Fig. MF229). Remove the cap
screws (16) retaining thrust plate (14)
to upper end of wheel fork and with-
draw thrust plate (14) and shim wash-
ers (13). Working through opening in
the support casting, loosen the clamp
bolt retaining steering arm (3) to
wheel fork. Raise front of tractor and
at the same time, withdraw the wheel
fork from below. CAUTION: Wheel
fork must not be cocked during re-
moval or seals and needle bearings
may be damaged.
Examine needle bearings (9 and 12),
seals (5, 10 and 11) and needle thrust
bearing (6, 7 and 8) and renew any
questionable parts. When installing the
caged needle bearings (9 and 12), be
sure to align the oil hole in the bear-
ings with the oil feed holes in the sup-
port casting.
Install the wheel fork by reversing
the removal procedure and vary the
number of shim washers (13) to pro-
vide the wheel fork with an up and
down end play of 0.002-0.008.
Note: The wheel fork and steering arm (3)
have a blind spline to facilitate correct in-
stallation.
DUAL WHEELS, LOWER SPINDLE
AND LOWER PEDESTAL
Models F40-MH50-MF50
10. Each of the dual wheels is
mounted on taper roller bearings
which should be adjusted to provide
a very slight rotational drag.
To remove the lower spindle and
wheels assembly, support tractor un-
der engine and remove the grille
lower panel. Open the grille door,
unlock and remove cap screw (16—
Fig. MF230), locking washer (15) and
flat washer (14). Working through
opening in the support casting, loosen
the clamp bolt retaining steering arm
(13) to the spindle. Raise front of
tractor and at the same time, with-
draw the spindle, axle and wheels
assembly from below.
Lower pedestal (6) can be removed
from the support casting at this time.
Examine bearing cones (4 and 8),
cups (5 and 7) and seals (3 and 9) and
renew any questionable parts.
Install the spindle and lower pedes-
tal by reversing the removal proce-
dure and tighten cap screw (16) to
remove all spindle end play without
causing any bearing drag.
Note: The lower spindle (12) and steering
arm (13) have a blind spline to facilitate
correct installation.
MANUAL
STEERING SYSTEM
Models TO35-MF35
11. ADJUSTMENT. Before attempt-
ing to adjust the steering gear, first
make certain that the gear housing is
properly filled with lubricant, then
disconnect drag links from pitman
arms to remove load from gear unit.
Fig. MF230 — Expioded
view of the dual wlieei
tricycie iower spindie,
pedestai and related
parts. Spindle bearings
siiouid be adjusted to re-
move all end play with-
out binding.
1. Link
2. Steering urni
3. Oil seal
4. Bearing cone
r*. Bearing cup
6. Lower pedestal
7. Bearing cup
8. Bearing cone
9. Oil seal
10. Axle
12. Lower spindle
!3. Steering arm
14. Washer
15. Locking wa8hei
16. Cap screw
8

TO35-TO35D-F40-MH50-MF35-MF35D-MF50-MHF202-MF202-MF204 Paragraphs 12-15A
12. WORM SHAFT BEARINGS. To
check and/or adjust the steering
worm shaft bearings, first loosen the
lock nuts and back off the right and
left hand sector adjusting screws (31—
Fig. MF232) approximately four turns.
Attach a spring scale to outer edge
of steering wheel and check the
amount of pull required to keep the
steering wheel in motion after it has
crossed the mid or center point of
its rotation. The wormshaft bearings
are properly pre-loaded when the
spring scale reading is Va-l^/^ pounds.
If bearing adjustment is not as speci-
fied, unbolt steering housing cover
from housing and vary the number of
shims (26) until the desired bearing
pre-load is obtained. Shims are avail-
able in thicknesses of 0.002, 0.005,
0.010 and 0.030.
13. SECTOR BACKLASH. With the
wormshaft bearings properly adjusted
as outlined in paragraph 12, proceed
as follows: Turn the steering wheel to
the mid (or straight ahead) position
(lower ends of Pitman arms over ra-
dius rod ball joints) and using a screw
driver, turn the adjusting screw for
the left hand sector shaft until a spring
scale pull of l%-3 pounds (measured
at rim of steering wheel) will keep
the wheel in motion after it has
crossed the mid or center point of its
rotation.
With the left sector shaft adjusted,
turn the adjusting screw for the right
sector shaft until a spring scale pull
of 3'74-5 pounds (measured at rim of
steering wheel) will keep the steering
wheel in motion after it has crossed
the mid or center point of its rota-
tion.
14. REMOVE AND REINSTALL. To
remove the steering gear housing, in-
strument panel and transmission cov-
er assembly, proceed as follows: Tip
hood assembly forward, drain cool-
ing system and disconnect the heat
indicator sending unit from the water
outlet elbow. Disconnect cable from
starting motor and wires from coil,
headlights and generator. Disconnect
tractormeter cable from generator,
choke rod from carburetor and oil
gage line from right side of cylinder
block. On Diesel models, disconnect
tractormeter cable, fuel shut-off con-
trol rod and throttle control rod from
injection pump; then disconnect oil
pressure banjo fitting at left side of
block. Remove air cleaner pipe, shut
off fuel and remove fuel line. Unbolt
fuel tank from its rear support,
loosen the fuel tank front support
bolts and block up between the fuel
tank and rocker arm cover. Loosen
the U-bolt assembly from front end
of throttle rod. Disconnect battery
cables and remove battery. Disconnect
tail light wires and wires from start-
er safety switch. Disconnect drag
links from pitman arms, unbolt bat-
tery platform from engine, unbolt
transmission cover from transmission
and lift the steering gear and housing
assembly from tractor.
15. OVERHAUL. The steering gear
unit can be overhauled without re-
moving gear housing assembly from
tractor by removing the battery and
the instrument panel and battery
platform assembly as outlined in
paragraph 15A. Some mechanics pre-
fer to remove the complete gear hous-
ing assembly as outlined in paragraph
14 before attempting to disassemble
the steering gear. In either case,
however, the time involved is about
the same.
15A. To remove the instrument pan-
el, tip hood assembly forward, drain
cooling system and disconnect the
heat indicator sending unit from the
water outlet elbow. Disconnect cable
from starting motor and wires from
coil, -headlights and generator. Dis-
connect tractormeter cable from gen-
erator and choke rod from carburetor.
On Diesel models, disconnect tractor-
meter cable, fuel shut-off control rod
and throttle control rod from injection
pump. Remove air cleaner and rubber
intake tube and disconnect oil line
from gage. Shut off fuel and remove
fuel line. Unbolt fuel tank from its
rear support, loosen the fuel tank front
support bolts and block-up between
the fuel tank and the rocker arm
cover. Loosen the U-bolt assembly
from front end of throttle rod. Dis-
connect battery cables and remove
battery. Disconnect tail light wires
and starter safety switch wires. Re-
move the steering wheel nut and
using a suitable puller, remove steer-
ing wheel from shaft. Remove the
steering column felt seal, cap and
spring. Unbolt and remove battery
platform and instrument panel assem-
bly from tractor.
Fig. MF231 — Cutaway
view of models TO35 and
MF35 manual steering
gear. The steering gear
housing and transmission
top cover are an integral
unit. The steering gear is
provided with a shim ad-
justment for the worm-
shaft bearings and screw
adjustments for backlash
of both sectors.
Fig. MF232—Models TO35 & MF35 steer-
ing gear adjustments. Shims (26) control
wormshaft bearing adjustment. Screws
(31) control the sector backlash.
19. Steering coiumn & 28. Steering housing
housins top cover side cover

Paragraph 16
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16. Disconect drag links from pit-
man arms and unbolt and pull pit-
man arms from sector shafts. Unbolt
the side cover for the upper sector
shaft (36—Fig. MF233) and remove
lock nut from screw (31). Using a
screw driver, turn the adjusting screw
in and remove the side cover and sec-
tor shaft. Remove the other side cov-
er and sector shaft in the same man-
ner. Unbolt steering housing upper
cover from housing and remove cov-
er, shaft and ball nut assembly. Do
not disassemble the ball nut assembly
(41) as component replacement parts
are not available. If the steering
shaft and/or ball nut are damaged,
renew the complete assembly. The
need and procedure for further dis-
assembly and/or overhaul is evident.
Shims (30) on the adjusting screws
(31) are available in thicknesses of
0.063, 0.065, 0.067 and 0.069. When
reassembling, use the proper com-
bination of shims to provide a very
slight amount of clearance between
adjusting screw head and slot in sec-
tor shafts.
When reassembling, install the
steering shaft and ball nut assembly
and bolt the housing upper cover as-
sembly in position, using the neces-
sary number of shims (26) to very
slightly pre-load the shaft bearings.
Turn the steering shaft until the ball
nut raises to a position where the
lower gear tooth on the ball nut is
clearly visible through the right side
opening in housing. Hold the lower
sector shaft (the one with the great-
er number of teeth) and side cover
assembly with blank portion of gear
down and install shaft through right
side opening in housing. Mesh sector
gear with ball nut so that lower tooth
on ball nut meshes with the groove
next to the blank portion of sector
shaft gear. Install the upper sector
shaft, meshing the double punch
marked tooth space on upper sector
gear with the single punch marked
tooth on the lower sector gear. Bolt
side covers to steering gear housing
and install the adjusting screw lock-
nuts.
Turn steering gear to its mid or
straight ahead position and install
pitman arms (longer one on right
side) so that drag link attaching holes
are directly above the radius rod ball
joints.
When installation is complete, fin
gear housing with lubricant and ad-
just the unit as outlined in para-
graphs 11, 12 and 13.
35
Fig. MF233—Exploded view of modeis TO35 & MF35 manuai steering gear. The gear
housing is aiso the transmission housing top cover.
12. Nut
13. Felt seal
14. Steering column
cap
15. Spring
16. Spring Beat
17. Cap seal
18. Bearing
19. Steering column
and housing top
cover
20. Roller bearing &
cage
21. "O" ring packing
22. Pitman arm nut
23. Pitman arm, right
24. Dust Beal
2b. Oil Beal
26. ShimB
27. Packing
28. HouBing Bide cover
29. "O" ring packing
30. Shim
31. Lash adjUBting
Bcrew
32. Sector Bhaft, double
33.
34. Gasket
36. Pitman arm, left
36. Sector Bhaft, Bingle
37. Bearing cup
38. Eyelet
39. Bearing retainer
40. Roller bearing A
cage
41. Steering shaft A
bail nut aBBembiy
42. Key
Fig. MF234 —The model
TO35 & MF35 manuol
steering geor unit can be
overhauled without re-
moving the assembly from
tractor by removing the
instrument panel and bat-
tery platform assembly.
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TO35-TO35D-F40-MH50-MF35.MF35D-MF50-MHF202-MF202-MF204 Paragraphs 17-20
UPPER PEDESTAL
IDRAG LINK
STEERING
COLUMN
SHIMS
\.
0
|CAMSHAFT|
W'
FRONT SUPPORT
Fig. MF235—Cut-away view of the cam and iever type steering gear unit used on F40. MH50 and MF50. Pedestal
unit shown in this iilustratlon is used on models with manual steering oniy. The gear unit, however, it the tame
on models with or without power steering.
Models F40-MH50-MF50
For the purposes of this section, the F40.
MH50 and MF50 manual steering system will
include the cam and lever type gear unit, the
housing oi which is integral with the trans-
mission top cover; and the upper pedestal
assembly which is mounted on the tractor
front support. Refer to Fig. MF235.
17. ADJUST GEAR UNIT. Before at-
tempting to adjust the steering gear
unit, first make certain that the gear
housing is properly filled with lubri-
cant, then disconnect the drag link
from the pitman arm to remove load
from the gear unit.
18. CAMSHAFT BEARINGS. To
check and/or adjust the camshaft
bearings, first loosen the adjusting
screw locknut (17—Fig. MF236) and
back off the lever shaft adjusting
screw (16) at least two full turns. Pull
up and push down on the steering
wheel to check for camshaft end play.
If end play exists, unbolt the steering
column from gear housing and raise
the column; then, split and remove
sufficient quantity of shims (4—Fig.
MF235) to allow camshaft to turn with
a barely perceptible drag. Shims are
available in thicknesses of 0.002, 0.003
and 0.010.
19. LEVER BACKLASH. With the
camshaft bearings adjusted as outlined
in the preceding paragraph, turn the
steering gear to the mid or straight
ahead position (pitman arm in vertical
postion) and turn adjusting screw
(16—Fig. MF236) in to obtain a very
slight drag when steering gear is ro-
tated through this mid-position. The
gear unit should turn freely in all
other positions. Tighten lock nut (17)
when adjustment is complete.
20. REMOVE AND REINSTALL
GEAR UNIT. To remove the steering
gear housing assembly, drain cooling
system, remove the hood, side panels
and grille assembly and disconnect the
heat indicator sending unit from the
water outlet elbow. Disconnect cable
from starting motor and wires from
coil, headlights and generator. Discon-
nect tractormeter cable from genera-
tor, choke rod from carburetor and oil
gage line from right side of cylinder
Fig. MF236—On modeis
F40. MF50 & MF50. steer-
ing gear iever shaft should
be adjusted to provide a
slight drag when gear unit
is rotated through the mid
position.
ADJUSTING SCREW {^6y
11

Paragraphs 21-22
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block. Shut off the fuel and remove
the fuel line. Unbolt the fuel tank
from its rear support, loosen the fuel
tank front support bolts and block up
between fuel tank and rocker cover.
Note: Some mechanics prefer to com-
pletely remove the fuel tank. Loosen
the U-bolt assembly from front end of
throttle rod. Disconnect battery cables
and remove battery. Disconnect tail
light wires and wires from starter saf-
ety switch. Unbolt battery platform
from engine and remove steering
wheel, steering wheel Woodruff key,
felt washer (25—Fig. MF237), spring
(22), chrome cap (24) and rubber seal
(23). Remove the cap screws retaining
the instrument panel and battery plat-
form to steering gear housing and lift
the instrument panel and battery plat-
form assembly from tractor.
21. Disconnect drag link from pit-
man arm, remove the cap screws re-
taining the transmission cover to
transmission housing and lift the
steering gear and transmission cover
unit from tractor.
22. OVERHAUL GEAR UNIT. The
steering gear unit can be overhauled
Fig. MF238—Upper ped-
estal and drag linli in-
stallation on models F40.
MH50 & MF50 equipped
with manual steering and
adjustable type front axle.
The installation on tricycle
models is similar except
for details of the lower
steering arm.
without removing the gear housing as-
sembly from tractor by removing the
instrument panel and battery platform
assembly as outlined in paragraph 20.
Remove pitman arm from lever shaft,
and remove the gear housing side
cover (18—Fig. MF237). Withdraw the
lever shaft and stud assembly. Ex-
amine the stud and renew same if
damaged or excessively worn. Note:
On axle type tractors, the stud (14A)
is mounted in roller bearings, but
component parts of the stud assembly
are not sold separately.
Remove the steering column and
gear housing cover (2) and save shims
(4) for reinstallation. Withdra\, the
camshaft, remove snap rings (5), cups
(6) and bearing balls (7). Examine
all parts and renew any which are
questionable.
16
Fig. MF237—Exploded view of the cam and lever type steering gear unit used on models
F40, MH50 and MF50. Camshaft bearings and iever baciclash are adjustabie.
1. Woodruff key
2. Steering column and
cover
3. ••C" ring
4. Shims
5. Snap ring
(i. Ball cup
7. Bearing balls
8. Cam and shaft
assembly
9. Pitman arm
10. Oil seal
11. Bushings
12. Housing
13. Housing plug
14. Lever stud (tricycle 18. Side cover
models)
14A. Lever stud (axle
models)
13. Lever shaft
16. Adjusting screw
17. Lock nut
19. Gasket
20. Bearing assembiy
21. Bearing spring seat
22. Bearing spring
23. Seal
24. Steering column cap
23. Felt seal
New lever shaft bushings (11)
should be rean:ied after installation,
if necessary, to provide an inside dia-
meter of 1.6235-1.625. The lever shaft
(15) should have a clearance of 0.0005-
0.003 in the bushings.
When reassembling the unit, adjust
the camshaft bearings as in paragraph
18 and the lever backlash as in para-
graph 19.
Fig. MF239—Exploded view of the upper
pedestal and components used on models
F40, MH50 and MF50 with manual steering.
20. Nut
27. Lock washer
28. Flat washer
29. Upper steering
arm
30. Pedestal shaft
31. Dust seals
32. Bushings
Xi. Pedestal
3.">. Front support
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