Ford 3230 User Manual

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Ford 3230 Specifications

General

Cylinders	3
Fuel Type	Diesel
Transmission	8 forward and 2 reverse
Hydraulic System	Open center
PTO Speed	540

Summary

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Printing Procedures

Manual Printing Options

Guide to selecting pages, duplex printing, and printer settings for manuals.

About This Manual

Manual Purpose and Break-in Recommendations

Explanation of the manual's scope and initial tractor operation advice.

Introduction to Tractor Operation

Warranty and Liability Information

Details regarding the tractor's warranty coverage and limitation of liability.

Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) Safety

Information on ROPS, seat belts, and associated safety precautions.

Safety Decals

Identification and Placement of Safety Decals

Information on various safety decals and their locations on the tractor.

Safety Precautions

General Tractor Operation Safety

Essential safety guidelines for operating the tractor.

Safe Tractor Servicing Practices

Safety measures to follow when performing maintenance on the tractor.

Safe Tractor Driving

Precautions for safe driving, including speed, turns, and slopes.

Specific Operational Safety

Safety measures for PTO operation and diesel fuel handling.

Inspection and Service Procedures

Pre-Delivery Inspection

List of checks to perform before the tractor is operated.

First 50-Hour Service

Essential service and safety checks for the first 50 hours of operation.

SECTION A CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND OPERATION

Operator's Seat Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the operator's seat for comfort and safety.

Instrument Panel and Gauges

Description of gauges and warning lights on the tractor's instrument panel.

Starting and Stopping the Tractor

Procedures for safely starting and stopping the tractor engine.

Transmission and Dual Power Operation

Explanation of gear shifting, dual power selection, and transmission types.

Power Take-Off (PTO) Operation

Instructions for engaging, disengaging, and attaching PTO-driven equipment.

Hydraulic System Operation

Details on operating the hydraulic system, draft control, and position control.

Three-Point Linkage Attachment

Guidance on attaching and detaching equipment to the tractor's three-point linkage.

SECTION B LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

Lubrication and Maintenance Chart

Schedule of service requirements based on operating hours.

Diesel Fuel Handling and Safety

Precautions and guidelines for handling diesel fuel.

Engine Oil and Filter Maintenance

Procedures for changing engine oil and oil filter.

Coolant System Maintenance

Instructions for maintaining the engine's cooling system.

SECTION C SPECIFICATIONS

General Dimensions

Key physical dimensions of the tractor models.

Weights and Capacities

Specifications for tractor weights and fluid capacities.

Tire Pressures and Loads

Charts for tire inflation pressures and permissible axle loads.

Road Speeds

Tables showing road speeds for different gears and engine speeds.