Massey Ferguson 135 Manual Pdf Free Download

14-05-2021

Massey Ferguson 135 Manual Pdf Free Download

Massey Ferguson MF135 and MF148 Tractor factory workshop and repair manual. On PDF can be viewed using free PDF reader like adobe, or foxit or nitro. File size 103 Mb PDF document searchable with bookmarks. The PDF manual covers.

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Contents
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General Specification and Data
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Tightening Torques
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Dimensions and Tolerances
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87 MM. Petrol Engine
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87 MM. V.O. Engine
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87 MM. Lamp Oil Engine
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23C Diesel Engine
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3-A-152 Diesel Engine
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Engine Section C Contents
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List of Illustrations
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3A-152 Diesel Engine
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General Views of 3A-152 Engine
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Removing the Engine
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Removing the Cylinder Head
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Dismantling the Rocker Shaft Assembly
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Sequence of Tightening Cylinder Head Nuts
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Removing the Valves
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Valve Springs
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Removing Valve Guides
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Valve Seats
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Fitting Valve Guides
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Recutting Valve Seats
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Checking Valve Head Depth
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Valve Grinding and Re-Facing
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Machining Dimensions for Valve Seat Inserts
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Tool for Fitting Valve Seat Inserts
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Fitting Valve Seat Inserts
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Hand Grinding
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Tappets
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Combustion Chamber Caps
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Decarbonising
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Adjusting Valve Clearance
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Rocker Shaft Location Mark
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Adjusting Tappets
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The Lubricating System
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Lubricating Oil Filters
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The Oil Filler Strainer
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The Sump Strainer
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Operation
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Dismantling the Main Filter Assembly
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Assembling the Main Filter
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The Engine Sump
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The Oil Pump
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Removing the Oil Pump
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Dismantling the Oil Pump
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Inspection
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Assembling the Oil Pump
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Checking Clearance Between Driving and Driven Rotor
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Checking Clearance Between Rotor Faces and Pump Body
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Front Oil Seal
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Removing Timing Case Cover
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Renewing Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
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Assembling Timing Case Cover
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Removing Idler Gear and Spigot
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Replacing Idler Gear and Spigot
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Removing Camshaft Gear
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Fitting Camshaft Gear
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Removing Fuel Pump Gear
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Removing the Camshaft
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Removing the Timing Case
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Replacing Timing Case
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Removing Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
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Fitting New Rope Type Seals
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Removing the Flywheel
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Removing Starter Ring Gear
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Replacing the Flywheel
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Pistons and Connecting Rods
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Removing Connecting Rods and Piston Assemblies
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Removing Piston From Connecting Rod
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Piston Rings
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Aligning Connecting Rods
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Assembling Pistons to Connecting Rods
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Fitting Pistons and Connecting Rods
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Fitting Piston to Engine
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Checking Piston Height
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Removing Cylinder Liners
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Preparation for Fitting New Liners
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Fitting Cylinder Liners
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Crankshaft & Main Bearings
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Main Bearing Caps
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Removing the Crankshaft
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Replacing the Crankshaft
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Crankshaft Main Journal Dia.
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Crankpin Dia.
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Data
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Summary of Toolage Recommendations
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Lubrication System
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Oil Distribution
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Lubricating Oil Pump
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To Dismantle
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Fitting New Bushes
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Reamping Oil Pump Spindle Bushes
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Front Bearing Housing Bush
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Oil Pump Body Bush
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Re-assembly
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Lubricating Oil Filter
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Overhaul of Cylinder Head Assembly
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Decarbonisation and Valve Grinding
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Modified Filter
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Cleanliness
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Preparations for Lifting the Cylinder Head
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Removing and Dismantling Cylinder Head
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Pistons and Sleeves
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Cylinder Head and Exhaust Manifold
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Injectors
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Valve Guides
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Valves and Valve Seats
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Refacing Valve Seats
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Inlet Valve Seat Inserts
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Valve Grinding
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Replacement of Cylinder Head Assembly
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Precautions before Re-Assembly
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To Complete Assembly
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Rocker Shaft Assembly
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Ricardo Swirl Chamber
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Tappets and Bush Rods
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To Renew Rocker Bushes
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To Remove and Replace Camshaft
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Operation of the Chain Tensioner
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Removal of Timing Cover
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Removal and Replacement of Crankshaft Oil Seal
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Removal of Camshaft
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Removal and Replacement of Chain Tensioner
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Valve Timing
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Camshaft Chainwheel and Centre
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Removal of Pistons and Connecting Rods
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Piston Assemblies
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Connecting Rod Assemblies
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Dismantling and Re-assembly of Pistons and Connecting Rods
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To Align Connecting Rods
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To Ream Gudgeon Pin Bush
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Use of Dismantling Stand
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Engine Removal and Replacement
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To Dismantle Drive Housing
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To Re-assemble Drive Housing
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Prepare Engine for Uncoupling From Transmissions As Follows
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Second Operation
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Crankshaft and Main Bearing Housings
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Preliminary Dismantling
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Mounting Engine On Stand
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Removal of Crankshaft and Main Bearing Housing
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Camshaft Bearings
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Renewal of Crankshaft
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Replacement of Crankshaft and Main Bearings
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Front Bearing Housing
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Rear Main Bearing Housing
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Crankshaft End Float
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Cooling System
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Removing the Radiator
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The Cooling System Overview
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The Temperature Gauge
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The Thermostat
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Thermostat Data
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Removing the Thermostat
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Testing the Thermostat
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Water Pump Drive Belt
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Fitting a Water Pump Drive Belt
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Removing the Water Pump
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Dismantling the Water Pump
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Assembling the Water Pump
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Removing the Impeller
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Recutting Contact Bearing Face
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Checking Impeller Clearance
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The Water Pump (3-A-152 Engine)
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Removing the Water Pump (3-A-152 Engine)
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Dismantling the Water Pump (3-A-152 Engine)
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Assembling the Water Pump (3-A-152 Engine)
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Frost Precautions
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Removing Shaft, Bearings, and Impeller (3-A-152 Engine)
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Checking Water Pump Impeller Clearance (3-A-152 Engine)
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Fault Diagnosis
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Fault Diagnosis Chart
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Fuel System
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Fuel System, Petrol Engine Tractor
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Fuel Valve and Sediment Bowl Assembly
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To Remove and Replace Petrol Tank
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Exploded View of Sediment Bowl
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Section of Sediment Bowl
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The Air Cleaner
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Function of the Fuel Valve and Sediment Bowl
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To Remove Sediment Bowl
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To Replace Sediment Bowl
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Crankcase Ventilation
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Service Recommendations
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To Remove and Replace Air Breather Valve Assembly
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Section of Air Cleaner
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28G Carburetor Principal of Operation
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Starting From Cold
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Cross Section of Carburetor
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Slow Running Adjustment
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Main Jet Setting
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General Maintenance
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To Remove Carburetor
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Exhaust Assembly
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To Fit Carburetor
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To Remove Manifold Assembly
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To Replace Manifold Assembly
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Vaporising Oil and Lamp Oil Tractors
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Fuel Tank and Sediment Bowl Assembly
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28G Carburetor
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V.O. or L.O. Fuel Tank and Sediment Bowl Assembly
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Manifolds
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Carburetor Engine Fuel System Fault Table
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Diesel Engine Tractor - 23C
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R.H. Side of Engine
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De-Aeration of the Fuel System
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To Remove and Replace Crankcase Breather Filter
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L.H. Side of Engine
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To Remove and Replace Fuel Tanks
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Fuel Feed Pump
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Exploded View of Fuel Valve and Sediment Bowl Assembly
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Cross Section of Fuel Valve and Sediment Bowl Assembly
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Cleaning Filter
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Servicing
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Removing From Engine
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Inspection of Parts
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To Re-assemble Fuel Pump
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External View of Fuel Feed Pump
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Exploded View of Fuel Feed Pump
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Testing of Fuel Pump After Assembly
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Fitting Diaphragm Assembly
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Fuel Filter
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Refitting to Engine
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Exploded View of C.A.V. Fuel Filter
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Dual Fuel Filters
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To Service C.A.V. Fuel Filter
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Cross Section of C.A.V. Fuel Filter
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Exploded View of Purolator Fuel Filter
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The D.P.A. Type Fuel Injection Pump
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Working Principle of D.P.A. Pump
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Pump Operation
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General Assembly
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Pumping and Distributing Rotor
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The Hydraulic Head
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To Remove Injection Pump
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Fuel Injection Pump Timing
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Transfer Pump
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Pressure Regulating Valve
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Setting Engine Speeds
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Injection Pump Adjustments
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The Nozzle and Nozzle Valve
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Section of Pintaux Nozzle
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Showing 'Pintaux' Nozzle Spray
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Injector Maintenance
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The Nozzle Holder
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To Locate a Faulty Injector
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To Test the Nozzle
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Cleaning, Setting and Testing of Injectors
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Method of Cleaning Nozzles
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Nozzle Holder Maintenance
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Valve Holder Spring
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Test Procedure
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Setting and Testing
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Test Rig and Adaptor ET872
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Pintaux Nozzle Spray
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Fuel Pipes
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Fuel Storage
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Refitting Injectors
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Recommended Fuel - British Isles & Overseas
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Air Cleaner Service Recommendations
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Easy Starting Equipment
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Air Cleaner Fitted With Vertical Air Intake
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Cross Section of Air Cleaner
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Removal and Replacement of Thermostat
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To Remove Manifolds
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Cross Section of Thermostat
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To Replace Manifolds
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Diesel Fuel System Fault Table
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Fuel System Diesel Engine Tractor 3A-152
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The Air Cleaner and Fuel Cock
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Removing Fuel Tank
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General Arrangement of 3A-152 Engine Fuel System and Components
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The Fuel Lift Pump
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Removing the Sediment Bowl
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Removing the Fuel Lift Pump
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Dismantling the Fuel Lift Pump
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Testing Fuel Lift Pump After Assembly
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The Primary Fuel Filter
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Removing the Primary Fuel Filter
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The Secondary Fuel Filter
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Removing the Secondary Fuel Filter
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The Fuel Injection Pump
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Removing the Fuel Injection Pump
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Replacing the Fuel Injection Pump
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Checking Fuel Injection Pump Timing
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Throttle and Linkage Adjustment
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Timing Marks On Fuel Injection Pump and Timing Case
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The Fuel Injection Pipes
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The Injectors
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Removing the Injectors
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Bleeding the Fuel System
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The Starter Tank
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Governor Control
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Mechanical Governor Diesel Engine
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Sectional View of Fuel Pump and Mechanical Governor
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Operation of the Mechanical Governor
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Electrical System
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Ferguson MF 35 Fitted With Carburetor Engine
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Ferguson MF 35 Fitted With Diesen Engine

Massey Ferguson Limited
Subsidiary of AGCO
Industry	Agriculture
Founded	1958
Headquarters	Duluth, Georgia, US
Products	Agricultural machinery, consumer and commercial equipment, financial services, Tractors
Website	masseyferguson.com

A standard-tread^[1] 1948 Massey-Harris 20

Massey Ferguson 8740 S in Austria

A Massey Ferguson MF 3660 tractor from the early 1990s

Massey Ferguson 6490 from the mid-2000s (decade)

Massey Ferguson Limited is an American manufacturer of agricultural equipment, formed by the 1953 merger of farm machinery manufacturers Massey Harris of Canada and the Ferguson Company in Britain. It was based in Brantford, Ontario, until 1988. The company transferred its headquarters to Buffalo, New York, in 1997, before it was acquired by AGCO, the new owner of its former competitor Allis-Chalmers. Massey Ferguson is one of several brands produced by AGCO and remains a major seller around the world.

1History
- 1.6Massey Ferguson

History[edit]

The company was founded in 1847 in Newcastle, Ontario, by Massey,^[2] as the Newcastle Foundry and Machine Manufactory. To begin with it made some of the world's first mechanical threshers, at first by assembling parts from the United States, but eventually designing and building its own equipment. eldest son, ye Massey, renamed the enterprise the Massey Manufacturing Co. and in 1879 moved it to Toronto,^[3] where it soon became one of the city's leading employers. The massive collection of factories, consisting of a 4.4 hectares (11 acres) site with plant and head office at 915 King Street West (now part of Liberty Village), became one of the best known features of the city. Massey expanded further and began to sell its products internationally.^[3] Through extensive advertising campaigns it became one of the most well known brands in Canada. A labour shortage throughout the country also helped to make the firm's mechanized equipment very attractive.

Massey-Harris Limited[edit]

Massey-Harris company logo c. 1952 graphics generated

Share of the Massey-Harris Ltd, issued 18. February 1916

In 1891, Massey Manufacturing merged with A. Harris, Son & Co. Ltd to become Massey-Harris Limited^[2]^[4] and became the largest agricultural equipment maker in the British Empire. Massey-Harris made threshing machines and reapers as well as safety bicycles, introducing a shaft-driven model in 1898.^[5] In 1910 it acquired the Johnston Harvester Company in Batavia, New York, making it one of Canada's first multinational firms.^[2]

Massey-Harris's early tractor models included the 20 horsepower Massey-Harris GP 15/22 (1930–36),^[6] 25 horsepower 'Massey-Harris Pacemaker (1936–39),^[7] 35 horsepower Model 101 (1938–42),^[8]Massey-Harris Pony, Model 20, Model 81, and Model 744.

Grain harvesting was revolutionized by Massey engineer Tom Carroll in 1938 with the world's first self-propelled combine^[2] – the No. 20. It was too heavy and expensive for extensive mass production, but served as a guide for the design of the lighter and less costly No. 21, tested in 1940 and put on sale in 1941. The Massey-Harris No. 21 Combine was commemorated with a Canada Post stamp on June 8, 1996.^[9]E.P. Taylor, one of C.D. Howe's dollar-a-year men, joined the board of directors in 1942, and Eric Phillips joined management in 1946.

The final generation of Massey-Harris tractors, introduced immediately after World War II, included the 25 horsepower M-H 22 series,^[10] the 35 horsepower M-H 33 series,^[11] the 45 horsepower M-H 44 series^[12] and the 55 horsepower M-H 55 series.^[13] In 1952 the M-H 22 was replaced by the M-H 23 Mustang. In 1955 the 30 horsepower Massey-Harris 50 was introduced after the merger that created Massey-Harris-Ferguson. It was based on the Ferguson TO-35 and was also produced as the F-40 for Ferguson dealers. The MH-50 was available in several configurations: utility, high-crop utility, or row-crop with a choice of single, tricycle, or wide adjustable front ends. In 1956 the M-H 33 was replaced by the MH 333, the M-H 44 was replaced by the M-H 444 and the M-H 55 was replaced by the M-H 555. These tractors, commonly known as the 'triple series', were mechanically similar to their predecessors but featured new styling which included a slightly different hood design, chrome trim on the grill and hood, and a different color scheme. They were also available with power steering, live PTO and hydraulics. The Massey Harris triple series tractors remained in production until 1958.

Sawyer-Massey[edit]

In a complex turn of events, the Massey family turned to steam engine builder L.D. Sawyer & Company of Hamilton, Ontario, and started a line of steam tractors. These engines were quite successful and were built in a number of sizes. The 25 horsepower was popular, and the expanding Prairie provinces clamoured for big breaking engines. Massey also experimented withtandem compound engines. Sawyer Massey lasted only until 1910 when the firm was wound down, and Massey went into oil engines. Sawyer-Massey and Massey-Harris were two separate companies, both managed by the Massey family.

Wallis Gas Tractor and wider influence[edit]

A 1928 Wallis

Massey began experimenting with oil engines about 1910, with engines such as the Bulldog. However, success came only later in the 1920s with the Wallis line of tractors which was purchased by the firm.

In the 1930s, it introduced the first self-propelled combine harvester.^[2] Massey Harris also produced one of the world's first four-wheel drive tractors. Hart Massey's sons Charles, Walter, Chester and Fred became closely involved in the business and eventually took over its operations. They were, however, the last generation of Masseys to run Massey-Harris. Other members of the family went on to other accomplishments: Vincent Massey became Governor General of Canada and Raymond Massey became a noted actor in American films. The Massey family used its fortune to improve the city of Toronto and many institutions, such as the University of Guelph, University of Toronto, Upper Canada College, Crescent School, Appleby College, Massey Hall and Metropolitan United Church, were partially financed by the Masseys.

Military contracts[edit]

During and after World War II, Massey Harris undertook a number of contracts to produce tractors, tanks and self-propelled artillery vehicles for the U.S. Military.^[2] Vehicles produced by Massey Harris include the following:

M5 Stuart light tank (250 M5s, and 3,530 M5A1s built)^[14]
M24 Chaffee light tank
M41 Howitzer Motor Carriage self-propelled artillery (built on M24 chassis^[15])
M44 Self Propelled Howitzer (250 built in early 1950s on M41 Walker Bulldog tank chassis)
M36 Jackson tank destroyer
M19 Gun Motor Carriage Self-propelled Anti-Aircraft Artillery vehicle (300 built)
I-162 Military tractor built for the U.S. Army (25 built)
I-244 Military tractor built for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1955 and 1956
I-330 Military tractor built for the U.S. Navy (6 built)

Massey-Harris-Ferguson[edit]

In 1953, Massey-Harris merged with the Ferguson Company to become Massey-Harris-Ferguson, before finally taking on its current name in 1958.^[2]

Massey Ferguson[edit]

The name was shortened to Massey Ferguson in 1958. They tried to consolidate the two dealer networks and product lines. Its television and radio advertising featured an upbeat jingle, with a male chorus singing, 'He's a get-up-early, keep-'em-rollin', Massey-Ferguson kind of a man.' But the company soon began to decline financially. Facing increasing international competition in the 1960s the firm began to struggle.

Hanomag-Cura, Argentina[edit]

In 1971, Massey purchased the local facilities of Rheinstahl Hanomag-Cura in Argentina (was established in 1960). The production of tractors and other agricultural implements, during until 1999.Some models made in Argentina: 65R/250/252, 155, 150, 5160 S-2 / S-4, 5140 / 5140-4, 265, 255, 250, 250 S 'viñatero', 8500 and 9500.

Other models: 1075, 1078, 1095h, 1098, 1175 / 1175 S, 1185 / 1185 S, 1195 L / 1195 S-2/S-4, 1215 S-2 / S-4, 1340 S-2/S-4, 1360 S2/S4, 1615 L / S 1615 L, 1640, 1650, 1670, 1690, 1465, 1475 'Super alto, 1485, 1499 SX / 1499 L.

Sunshine, Australia[edit]

In 1955, Massey purchased the Australian manufacturers of Sunshine harvesters, H.V. McKay Pty Limited. Hugh Victor McKay had invented the combine harvester in 1884, the first machine to combine the functions of reaping, threshing and winnowing grain from a standing crop. By the 1920s, H.V. McKay Pty Ltd was running the largest implement factory in the southern hemisphere, covering 30.4 hectares (75 acres), and led the international agricultural industry through the development of the world's first self-propelled harvester in 1924.

In 1930 the H.V. McKay Pty Limited was granted exclusive Australian distribution of Massey-Harris machinery. The company was then renamed H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd. Throughout World War II, H.V. McKay Massey Harris exported over 20,000 Sunshine drills, disc harrows and binders to England to facilitate the increase in food production.

In 1955 the remainder of H.V. McKay Pty Ltd was sold to Massey Ferguson. Manufacturing ended in 1986 and the last section sold off and demolished in 1992. The former bulk store, factory gates and clock tower, the pedestrian footbridge, factory gardens, and head office complex still exist and are all listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.^[16]

Landini[edit]

In 1959, Massey bought 100% of Landini, based in Italy. Landini has built many models for Massey over the years, especially vineyard and crawler models. Massey sold 66% to ARGO SpA in 1989, some to Iseki later on, and the final portion was sold to ARGO in 2000.

Perkins[edit]

In 1959 Perkins Engines of Peterborough, England, was purchased, Perkins having been the main diesel engine supplier for Massey Ferguson for many years.^[2] In 1990, Massey Ferguson took over Dorman Diesels of Stafford and merged it with Perkins to form Perkins Engines (Stafford) Ltd. In the 1980s, Perkins purchased Rolls Royce (Diesels) Ltd, to form Perkins Engines (Shrewsbury) Ltd. Perkins was sold off in 1998 by then owner LucasVarity to Caterpillar Inc., who were a major customer for their smaller and mid-sized engines; Caterpillar was a major producer of large diesel engines for static and mobile application.^[17]

Ebro of Spain[edit]

In 1966, Massey purchased 32% of the Spanish tractor and auto company Ebro, or Motor Iberica. Ebro had previously built Ford tractors under license, but now began building models for Massey, and Massey models under license. Massey sold its interest to Nissan in the 1980s.^[18]

In the early 1960s MF moved their head office from 915 King Street to the Sun Life Tower at 200 University Avenue in the downtown Toronto core.

In 1969, Massey Ferguson began producing a line of snowmobiles by the name 'Ski Whiz'. The snowmobile line was discontinued in 1977, due to a decline in sales.

Activities in Germany[edit]

In 1973 Massey purchased German Eicher tractor and many Massey-licensed Eichers were built. They later sold their interest, and Dromson now owns Eicher which now builds specialized tractors for vineyards and such.

The firm then purchased control of Hanomag in 1974. After a loss of $250 million over the next five years, Hanomag was sold off.^[19]

Conrad Black take-over[edit]

On 16 August 1978, Conrad Black, whose family had obtained control of an investor of Massey Ferguson's, Argus Corporation, became active in Massey Ferguson's management.^[20] The previous year, chairman Albert A. Thornbrough received a $471,000 salary, the highest executive salary in Canada at the time.^[21] During the 50 years between 1929 and 1979, the firm made more than 4% on itssales only five times. Under Black's leadership, Massey Ferguson instituted significant cost-cutting programmes that returned it to profitability. During the late 1970s, production was relocated to a new large facility in Brantford, Ontario. In 1978 Massey Ferguson was the first to introduce an electronic control system for the three-point hitch on a tractor.^{[citation needed]} However, a worldwide decline in the agricultural equipment market combined with high inflation, high domestic interest rates and a major recession, caused Massey Ferguson to slip into a loss once again. On 31 October 1979, VW AG made an informal offer for 51% of the firm, but was rebuffed by Black.^[22] On 23 May 1980, Black resigned as chairman. In a subsequent series of detailed and lengthy letters to Herb Gray, then the Canadian Minister of Industry under the government of Pierre Elliot Trudeau, he remarked on the challenges faced by the firm, and outlined his solution, which would have seen the Canadian and Ontario governments as well as Argus Corporation refloat the ailing firm. Black failed to obtain a suitable response, and resolved to cut his losses.^[23]

Renamed to Varity[edit]

In October 1980, Argus donated its shares in Massey Ferguson to the employee's pension plans, leading the way to a $250 million bail-out from the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario for the collapsing business, which later renamed itself Varity Corporation. In the mid-1980s, Varity spun off several money-losing divisions into an entity called Massey Combines Corporation in 1985. Massey Combines Corporation was headquartered in Brantford, Ontario and became insolvent on 4 March 1988,^[24] and its assets were re-acquired by Massey Ferguson.

Fermec sale[edit]

In 1992 a management buyout of MF Industrial created Fermec which finally ceased trading in 2001 when it was taken over by the Terex Corporation (Terex was formerly a unit of General Motors). This encompassed all construction equipment from Massey. It was then purchased by Case Corporation in 1997.^[25]

Varity left Toronto and relocated to their head offices to the Williams-Butler House at 672 Delaware Avenue in the Millionaire Row area of Buffalo, New York. The Toronto manufacturing complex has since been demolished, leaving only its head office building.

Despite its hardships, Massey Ferguson was selling 25% more tractors than its nearest competitors at this time. In 1995 Massey Ferguson's worldwide holdings were purchased by the US-based AGCO Corporation. In August 1996, Varity merged with Lucas Automotive to become LucasVarity.

After a series of mergers and take-overs, the remains of LucasVarity were taken over by the US TRW. Since 1962, Massey Ferguson has been the world's leading tractor brand.^{[citation needed]} Currently, there are more Massey Ferguson tractors than any other, worldwide.

Models[edit]

A Massey Ferguson 35

Massey Ferguson developed a wide range of agricultural vehicles and have a large share in the market across the world especially in Europe. In December 1957 the MF35, the first Massey Ferguson branded tractor rolled off the factory floor. It was a Ferguson design that started its life in 1955 as the Ferguson 35, often nicknamed 'Gold Belly' due to the gold engine and gearbox. The 35s were massively popular and sold across the UK, Australia, Ireland and the United States. These were followed by other early models like the 65 (MK1 indirect injection) 65 (MK2 direct injection).

The next big selling model was the MF135, widely popular because of its reliability and power compared with other tractors at the time.^{[citation needed]} This was the first model in the MF 100 series. These included the MF 130, 133, 135, 145, 148, 150, 158, 165, 168, 175, 178, 180, 185 and 188.The same time the MF 100 series came out, the MF 1000 series was introduced. These include the MF 1080, 1100, 1130 and 1150. Later came the MF 550, 560, 565, 575, 590, 595 (500 series). From the mid-1970s and early 1980s came the 200 series tractor, which included the MF 230, 235, 240, 245, 250, 255, 260, 265, 270, 275, 278, 280, 285, 290, 298, 299.

In the mid-1980s, the short-lived 600 series was released. This included the 675, 690, 690T, 695, 698 and 699. The reason for poor sales figures was due to unattractive styling and poor ergonomics, with the cab sitting much higher than previous MF tractors. Although the cab did give excellent visibility and a flat floor, being high off the ground meant it was best suited to field operations instead of livestock work. The 600 series was one of the first tractors to offer the user an option to control where the hydraulic fluid should be pumped. By moving a switch situated near the floor of the cab, the user could block off flow to the rear hydraulics and link arms, concentrating the full force of the pump on the front loader if equipped. In the late 1980s, one of the greatest selling tractors of all time was released- the 300 series Massey Ferguson. Excellent power, simplicity of cab, high range of gears and components made the MF 300 series a success especially in Europe. The range included the MF 340, 350, 352, 355, 362, 365, 372, 375, 382, 383, 390, 390T, 393, 394, 395, 398, 399 and 399T (the most powerful and popular Massey Ferguson 399) with horsepower ranging from 45HP to 104HP. The 300 series was also offered with a choice of cab, Hi-Line or Lo-Line. The Hi-Line cab featured a flat floor whilst the Lo-Line cab had a hump in the middle for the transmission tunnel. Some 'original' examples of the lower horsepower 300-series have been known to fetch prices exceeding £20,000 because of their rarity.

In the mid-1990s, the 6100 series and 8100 series were released, including the 6150, 6180 and 8130.

Massey Ferguson MF 6290 tractor towing a grain trailer

Tractors that came after the 300 series included the 4200 range, the 4300 range, 3600 (early 1990s), 3000/3100 (early to mid-1990s), 3005/3105 (mid-1990s), 6100 (late 1990s), 6200 (late 1990s/early 2000s (decade)), 8200 (late 1990s/early 2000s), 5400, 6400, 7400, 8400, 7600, (2012 to 2014) and 8600 (2009 to current).

Today[edit]

Massey Ferguson currently produces 8600 series (limited markets), 5400 (limited markets), 5600, 6600, 7700, and 8700 series tractors. (AGCO Beauvais France) Massey Ferguson tractor production factories also build tractors marketed by AGCO under the 'Challenger' brand, and also specific model ranges for Iseki.

In June 2012, the Agco facility in Jackson, Minnesota, was expanded to start building Massey Ferguson and comparable AGCO 'Challenger' models for the North American market.^[26]

Since production commenced at AGCO Jackson, the facility has produced '7600' series and '8600' series Massey Ferguson tractors for the North American market. Currently in production at the Jackson facility are the recently released 7700 and 8700 series Massey Ferguson tractors.

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Massey Ferguson 35 (American type)
Massey Ferguson MF 3660
Massey Ferguson 698
Massey Ferguson self-propelled combine in use
Massey Ferguson Super 90 Diesel
Massey-Harris Clipper Combine c. 1950
The 1956 and 1957 Ferguson 40 wore this paint scheme. The Ferguson 40 was mechanically equivalent to the Massey Harris 50 and the Massey Ferguson 50. In the initial years after the Massy-Harris and Ferguson merger, Massey-Harris and Ferguson maintained separate model lines.
Massey Ferguson 8732

Massey Ferguson 135 Shop Manual

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