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Explains the model number coding system, breaking down components like HP Series, Chassis Type, Fuel Type, and Transmission Type.
Explains how to interpret date codes using numeric and alphabetic characters for year, month, day, and shift.
Covers clothing, skin, eye, breathing, hearing, hand, foot, and special clothing safety measures for personnel.
Details safety related to machine guards and lifting appliances, emphasizing checks and proper use of equipment.
Emphasizes safe, reliable operation and personal safety during service and repair work, stressing adherence to tested techniques.
Outlines general service procedures including cleaning, using safe fluids, and replacing seals to ensure reliability and efficiency.
Details proper installation, maintenance, and identification of hose issues like kinking, chafing, and leaks to ensure system productivity.
Covers cleaning, lubrication, and installation procedures for bearings to ensure reliability and durability of components.
Introduces the engine section, covering diesel engine description, operation, overhaul, and related systems.
Explains how the engine's lubrication system functions, including the oil pump, relief valve, and oil flow to various components.
Outlines the removal process for the cylinder head, valves, and associated components, including preliminary steps.
Lists the sequential steps for removing components prior to cylinder head overhaul, starting with disconnecting the battery.
Describes the disassembly process for engine components, specifically the thermostat and coolant outlet connection.
Details the cleaning, inspection, and repair of the cylinder head, including flatness checks and potential skimming.
Explains the process of removing the rocker shaft components from the shaft, referencing specific bolts and supports.
Covers inspection, refacing, and replacement of valve seat inserts, including details on oversize inserts and grinding specifications.
Details inspection and refacing of valves, checking for stem straightness, and measuring valve head margin after refacing.
Explains how to measure valve to guide clearance and ream guides for oversize valves using specific tools and kits.
Guides on replacing worn valve springs, checking for squareness, free length, and loaded length.
Instructions for inspecting rocker arms, adjusting screw threads, and checking clearances for the rocker arm to shaft.
Outlines assembly procedures for the cylinder head, including valve lapping, spring installation, and thermostat replacement.
Details the installation of the cylinder head and related components, including gasket use, bolt tightening sequence, and valve lash adjustment.
Lists steps for removing the engine front cover and timing gears, including draining oil, removing pulley, and measuring gear backlash.
Covers washing and drying gears, checking teeth for wear, and ensuring oil passages are clear and keyways are undamaged.
Details the installation of timing gears, including checking camshaft end play, aligning timing marks, and installing the crankshaft gear.
Covers cleaning and inspecting the oil pan for cracks or damaged threads, and ensuring gasket surfaces are clean for installation.
Details the installation of the oil pan, including using a new gasket, sealer, and tightening bolts to specified torque.
Describes the disassembly of the oil pump, including removing the screen, covers, rotor, and relief valve.
Guides on inspecting the oil pump for wear, measuring clearances, and checking relief valve spring tension.
Outlines assembly requirements for the oil pump components, including lubrication and priming the pump before installation.
Details the installation of the oil pump and filter, including gasket coating and filter tightening procedure.
Describes the removal of connecting rods and pistons after engine disassembly, including ridge reaming and removing bearing caps.
Explains how to identify defective bearing liners based on visual inspection (scoring, fatigue, scratches) and the need for replacement.
Details the disassembly of pistons and connecting rods, including removing piston pin retainers, piston rings, and identifying components.
Covers cleaning, inspecting piston ring lands, skirts, and pin bosses, and checking connecting rod alignment.
Describes how to inspect cylinder bores for wear, taper, and out-of-roundness using a bore gauge and measuring dimensions A, B, C, and D.
Details procedures for boring and honing cylinders for oversize pistons or installing cylinder liners, including critical dimensions.
Guides on checking piston-to-bore clearance, piston-to-connecting rod alignment, and installing pistons with correct orientation.
Explains the components of a piston ring set (compression rings, oil control ring, expanders) and how to check ring gaps and side clearance.
Details the correct procedure for installing the oil control ring, including the spiral spring and the cast iron ring.
Specifies the correct installation groove and orientation for the second compression ring, noting the "top" marking.
Details the correct installation groove for the top compression ring, noting its chrome finish and that either side can be up.
Covers installing pistons and new rings into cylinder bores, including honing, lubrication, using a ring compressor, and installing bearing caps.
Details the removal of main bearing caps and liners, emphasizing sequential removal and using specific tools.
Guides on cleaning and inspecting bearing liners, journals, and caps, and replacing liners that show signs of wear or damage.
Outlines the installation of main bearing liners and caps, including lubrication, proper positioning, and tightening bolts to specification.
Covers the removal of the flywheel, including separating the tractor, removing clutch assembly, and measuring flywheel run-out.
Covers inspecting the flywheel ring gear for damage and replacing it if necessary, including heating and installation procedures.
Details the installation of the flywheel, including cleaning mating surfaces and tightening bolts to torque.
Details the removal of the crankshaft from the engine block, including removing the flywheel, rear cover, and bearing caps.
Describes measuring crankshaft journals for diameter, out-of-round, taper, and wear, and refinishing if necessary.
Guides on checking crankshaft bearing clearance using micrometers or plasti-gauge, and installing bearing caps with correct torque.
Provides instructions for installing the rear oil seal, emphasizing concentricity and using a specific tool for proper fitment.
Outlines the removal of the camshaft and related components, including the front cover, cylinder head, oil pump drive gear, and checking end play.
Guides on inspecting camshaft journals and lobes for damage, and checking the oil pump drive gear for wear or breakage.
Covers inspecting camshaft bearings for pitting or scoring and measuring clearance between bearings and journals.
General| Engine Make | Ford |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L |
| Hydraulic System Flow | 45 L/min |
| Length | 3.8 m |
| Width | 1.8 m |
| Height | 2.2 m |
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