
Table of Contents
ZTX Series Tractors
Service Manual SM 8-12602
Section Pub. No.
1 GENERAL
Safety Rules, General Information and Torque Specifications ............................1001
General Specifications and Torques ...................................................................1002
2 ENGINE
Engine How it Works .................................................................................................2
Fault Codes
3 FUEL
4 ELECTRICAL
Electrical How it Works ......................................................................................... ..4
Electrical Schematics.........................................................................................4001
Instrument Cluster Programming.......................................................................4002
Battery Servicing and Testing............................................................................4004
5 STEERING
Steering How it Works ...............................................................................................5
Steering Column and Steering Hand Pump Removal ........................................5001
Rexroth Steering Hand Pump.............................................................................5002
6 TRANSMISSION
Transmission How it Works ......................................................................................6
Splitting the Tractor .............................................................................................6003
Full Powershift Transmission ..............................................................................6006
MFD Clutch..........................................................................................................6017
Rear Axle.............................................................................................................6018
Power Take Off ...................................................................................................6019
MFD Front Axle - 20.49 Axle ...............................................................................6021
Front Suspended Axle - 20.49 Axle.....................................................................6022
7 BRAKES
Brakes How it Works .................................................................................................7
Parking Brake ......................................................................................................7001
8 HYDRAULICS
Hydraulics How it Works............................................................................................8
Hydraulic Troubleshooting and Schematic ..........................................................8001
Left Hand and Right Hand Hydraulic Covers........................................................8005
Hydraulic Priority Valve Blocks ............................................................................8006
Auxiliary/Remote Spool Valves............................................................................8008
9 CHASSIS AND MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
Climate Control How it Works.....................................................................................9
Pedal, Lever And Switch Adjustments .................................................................9001

10 CONTROLLER SYSTEMS
Electrical Controllers How it Works..........................................................................10
Auxiliary/Remote Valve Controller - Error Codes,
Troubleshooting and Schematics ..................................................................10001
Hitch Controller - Error Codes,
Troubleshooting and Schematics ..................................................................10002
Front Suspended Axle Controller
Calibration, Error Codes, Troubleshooting and Schematics..........................10003
Transmission and Cab (MCC) Controller - Calibration, Error Codes,
Troubleshooting and Schematics ..................................................................10006
Instrument Cluster Controller - Error Codes,
Troubleshooting and Schematics ..................................................................10009
Controller Programming ................................................................................10010
Automatic Temperature Control.....................................................................10012

Section
1001
1001
© 2001 McCormick Tractors International Limited.
SM 8-10080 March 2001
SAFETY, GENERAL INFORMATION
AND STANDARD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Bearings ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Needle Bearings .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Gears ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Oil Seals, O-Rings And Gaskets .......................................................................................................................... 5
Shafts ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Service Parts ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
STANDARD TORQUE DATA FOR NUTS AND BOLTS
Chart 1 (Plain Nuts/Bolts) .................................................................................................................................... 6
Chart 2 (Phosphate Coated Nuts/Bolts) ............................................................................................................... 6
Chart 3 (Zinc or Cadmium Plated Nuts/Bolts) ...................................................................................................... 7

SECTION 1001
SM 8-10080 Issued 03-2001
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SAFETY
To prevent injury always follow the Warning,
Caution and Danger notes in this section and
throughout the manual.
Put a warning tag as shown below on the key for the
key switch when carrying out servicing or repairs to
the tractor. Warning tags (publication number 2-1000)
are available from your McCormick dealer.
This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED. The message that follows the symbol contains
important information about safety. Carefully read the message.
Make sure you fully understand the causes of possible injury or
death.
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WARNING: Read the operators manual to
familiarize yourself with the correct
control functions.
WARNING: Operate the machine and
equipment controls from the seat
position only. Any other method could
result in serious injury.
WARNING: This is one a man machine, no
riders allowed
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DO NOT OPERATE
NE PAS UTILISER
NICHT BETREIBEN
NO UTILIZAR
REASON/RAISON
VERNUNFT/RAZON
2-1000
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WARNING: Before starting engine, study
Operator’s Manual safety messages.
Read all safety signs on machine. Clear
the area of other persons. Learn and
practice safe use of controls before
operating.
It is your responsibility to understand and
follow manufacturers instructions on
machine operation, service, and to
observe pertinent laws and regulations.
Operator’s and Service Manuals may be
obtained from you McCormick dealer.
WARNING: If you wear clothing that is too
loose or do not use the correct safety
equipment for your job, you can be
injured. Always wear clothing that will not
catch on objects. Extra safety equipment
that can be required includes hard hat,
safety shoes, ear protection, eye or face
protection, heavy gloves and reflector
clothing.
WARNING: When working in the area of
the fan belt with the engine running, avoid
loose clothing if possible, and use
extreme caution.
WARNING: When doing checks and tests
on the equipment hydraulics, follow the
procedures as they are written. DO NOT
change the procedure.
WARNING: When putting the hydraulic
cylinders on this machine through the
necessary cycles to check operation or to
remove air from a circuit, make sure all
people are out of the way.
WARNING: Use insulated gloves or
mittens when working with hot parts.
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CAUTION: Lower all attachments to the
ground or use stands to safely support
the attachments before you do any
maintenance or service.
CAUTION: Pin sized and smaller streams
of hydraulic oil under pressure can
penetrate the skin and result in serious
infection. If hydraulic oil under pressure
does penetrate the skin, seek medical
treatment immediately. Maintain all hoses
and tubes in good condition. Make sure
all connections are tight. Make a
replacement of any tube or hose that is
damaged or thought to be damaged. DO
NOT use your hand to check for leaks,
use a piece of cardboard or wood.
CAUTION: When removing hardened pins
such as a pivot pin, or a hardened shaft,
use a soft head (brass or bronze) hammer
or use a driver made from brass or bronze
and a steel head hammer.
CAUTION: When using a hammer to
remove and install pivot pins or separate
parts using compressed air or using a
grinder, wear eye protection that
completely encloses the eyes (approved
goggles or other approved eye
protectors).
CAUTION: Use suitable floor (service)
jacks or chain hoist to raise wheels or
tracks off the floor. Always block machine
in place with suitable safety stands.
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CAUTION: When servicing or repairing
the machine. Keep the shop floor and
operator’s compartment and steps free of
oil, water, grease, tools, etc. Use oil
absorbing material and or shop cloths as
required. Use safe practices at all times.
CAUTION: Some components of this
machine are very heavy. Use suitable
lifting equipment or additional help as
instructed in this Service Manual.
DANGER: Engine exhaust fumes can
cause death. If it is necessary to start the
engine in a closed place, remove the
exhaust fumes from the area with an
exhaust pipe extension. Open the doors
and get outside air into the area.
DANGER: When the battery electrolyte is
frozen, the battery can explode if (1), you
try to charge the battery, or (2), you try to
jump start and run the engine. To prevent
that battery electrolyte from freezing, try
to keep the battery at full charge. If you do
not follow these instructions, you or
others in the area can be injured.
DANGER: Batteries contain acid and
explosive gas. Explosions can result from
sparks, flames or wrong cable
connections. To connect the jumper
cables correctly to the battery of this
machine see the Operator’s Manual.
Failure to follow these instructions can
cause serious injury or death.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Cleaning
Clean all metal parts except bearings, in mineral
spirits or by steam cleaning. Do not use caustic
soda for steam cleaning. After cleaning dry and put
oil on all parts. Clean oil passages with compressed
air. Clean bearings in kerosene, dry the bearings
completely and put oil on the bearings.
Inspection
Check all parts when the parts are disassembled.
Replace all parts that have wear or damage. Small
scoring or grooves can be removed with a hone or
crocus cloth. Complete visual inspection for
indications of wear, pitting and the replacement of
parts necessary will prevent early failures.
Bearings
Check bearings for easy action. If bearings have a
loose fit or rough action replace the bearing. Wash
bearings with a good solvent or kerosene and
permit to air dry. DO NOT DRY BEARINGS WITH
COMPRESSED AIR.
Needle Bearings
Before you press needle bearings in a bore always
remove any metal protrusions in the bore or edge of
the bore. Before you press bearings into position
put petroleum jelly on the inside and outside
diameter of the bearings.
Gears
Check all gears for wear and damage. Replace
gears that have wear or damage.
Oil Seals, O-Rings And Gaskets
Always install new oil seals, o-rings and gaskets.
Put petroleum jelly on seals and o-rings.
Shafts
Check all shafts that have wear or damage. Check
the bearing and oil seal surfaces of the shafts for
damage.
Service Parts
Always install genuine McCormick service parts,
when ordering refer to the Parts Catalog for the
correct part number of the genuine McCormick
replacement items. Failures due to the use of other
than genuine McCormick replacement parts are not
covered by warranty.
Lubrication
Only use the oils and lubricants specified in the
Operators or Service Manual. Failures due to the
use of non specified oils and lubricants are not
covered by warranty.

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STANDARD TORQUE DATA FOR NUTS AND BOLTS
NOTE: A “click type” torque wrench is recommended for the bolt torques listed below.
Chart 1 (Plain Nuts/Bolts)
Chart 2 (Phosphate Coated Nuts/Bolts)
BOLT
SIZE
(mm)
TYPE 8.8 TYPE 10.9
MIN MAX MIN MAX
lb ft Nm lb ft Nm lb ft Nm lb ft Nm
M4 3.0 4.0 3.4 4.5 4.3 5.8 4.8 6.5
M5 4.8 6.5 5.5 7.5 7.0 9.5 7.8 10.5
M6 8.2 11.0 9.2 12.5 11.8 16.0 13.3 18.0
M8 20.0 27.0 22.5 31.0 28.7 39.0 32.3 44.0
M10 40.0 54.0 45.0 61.0 56.0 77.0 64.0 87.0
M12 69.0 94.0 78.0 106.0 100.0 134.0 110.0 151.0
M14 110.0 150.0 125.0 170.0 160.0 215.0 180.0 240.0
M16 175.0 235.0 190.0 260.0 245.0 335.0 275.0 375.0
M20 345.0 470.0 390.0 530.0 480.0 650.0 540.0 730.0
M22 475.0 640.0 530.0 720.0 655.0 890.0 735.0 1000.0
M24 600.0 810.0 675.0 915.0 830.0 1125.0 930.0 1265.0
M30 1190.0 1615.0 1340.0 1815.0 1645.0 2235.0 1855.0 2515.0
M36 2080.0 2825.0 2340.0 3175.0 2875.0 3900.0 3235.0 4390.0
BOLT
SIZE
(mm)
TYPE 8.8 TYPE 10.9
MIN MAX MIN MAX
lb ft Nm lb ft Nm lb ft Nm lb ft Nm
M4 2.3 3.0 2.6 3.4 3.2 4.4 3.6 4.9
M5 3.6 4.9 4.1 5.6 5.2 7.1 5.9 8.0
M6 6.2 8.3 6.9 9.4 8.9 12.0 10.0 13.5
M8 15.0 20.3 16.9 23.3 21.5 29.2 24.2 32.8
M10 30.0 41.0 34.0 46.0 42.0 58.0 48.0 65.0
M12 52.0 71.0 59.0 80.0 75.0 101.0 83.0 113.0
M14 83.0 113.0 94.0 126.0 120.0 161.0 135.0 180.0
M16 131.0 176.0 143.0 195.0 185.0 251.0 205.0 280.0
M20 259.0 353.0 293.0 400.0 360.0 490.0 405.0 550.0
M22 355.0 480.0 400.0 540.0 490.0 665.0 550.0 750.0
M24 450.0 608.0 506.0 686.0 625.0 845.0 700.0 950.0
M30 893.0 1211.0 1005.0 1361.0 1235.0 1675.0 1390.0 1885.0
M36 1560.0 2119.0 1755.0 2381.0 2156.0 2925.0 2425.0 3295.0

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Chart 3 (Zinc or Cadmium Plated Nuts/Bolts)
BOLT
SIZE
(mm)
TYPE 8.8 TYPE 10.9
MIN MAX MIN MAX
lb ft Nm lb ft Nm lb ft Nm lb ft Nm
M4 2.6 3.5 2.9 3.9 3.7 5.0 4.1 5.6
M5 4.1 5.6 4.6 6.3 5.9 8.0 6.6 9.0
M6 7.0 9.5 7.8 10.6 10.0 13.6 11.3 15.3
M8 17.0 23.1 19.1 25.9 24.4 33.1 27.4 37.2
M10 34.0 46.0 38.3 52.0 48.0 65.0 54.0 74.0
M12 59.0 80.0 66.0 90.0 85.0 114.0 94.0 128.0
M14 94.0 128.0 106.0 145.0 136.0 183.0 153.0 205.0
M16 149.0 200.0 161.0 220.0 208.0 285.0 235.0 320.0
M20 293.0 400.0 330.0 450.0 408.0 555.0 460.0 620.0
M22 400.0 545.0 450.0 615.0 555.0 755.0 625.0 850.0
M24 510.0 690.0 575.0 780.0 705.0 955.0 790.0 1075.0
M30 1010.0 1375.0 1140.0 1545.0 1400.0 1900.0 1580.0 2140.0
M36 1770.0 2400.0 1990.0 2700.0 2445.0 3315.0 2750.0 3730.0

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SM 8-12501 March 2004 (Revised June 2004)
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