MASSEY FERGUSON 4608 - Introduction

1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction ............................................................1-3
1.1.1 The service manual ....................................................1-3
1.1.2 Replacement parts ....................................................1-3
1.1.3 Units of measurement ..................................................1-3
1.1.4 Machine identification ..................................................1-3
1.1.5 Serial number plate ....................................................1-4
1.1.6 Engine identification ...................................................1-4
1.1.7 Chassis number ......................................................1-5
1.2 Specifications ...........................................................1-6
1.2.1 Engine specifications ...................................................1-6
1.2.2 Electrical specifications .................................................1-6
1.2.3 Transmission specifications ..............................................1-7
1.2.4 Power takeoff specifications .............................................1-7
1.2.5 Front axle specifications ................................................1-7
1.2.6 Rear axle specifications .................................................1-8
1.2.7 Brake specifications ...................................................1-8
1.2.8 Hydraulic specifications .................................................1-8
1.2.9 Fuel specifications .....................................................1-8
1.2.10 Operating slope angle .................................................1-9
1.2.11 Lubrication specifications ...............................................1-9
1.2.12 Capacities .........................................................1-10
1.2.13 Maximum load capacity ...............................................1-10
1.2.14 Wheel bolt torque chart ...............................................1-11
1.2.15 Tire inflation pressures ................................................1-12
1.3 General dimensions ....................................................1-14
1.3.1 Platform tractor dimensions .............................................1-14
1.3.2 Cab tractor dimensions ................................................1-15
1.4 Lubrication / fill points .................................................1-17
1.4.1 Lubrication and maintenance chart ........................................1-17
1.4.2 Initial lubrication and maintenance chart ....................................1-18
1.4.3 Lubrication fill and drain locations .........................................1-19
1.5 General precautions for disassembly and installation .....................1-20
1.5.1 Precautions for disassembling and installing .................................1-20
1.5.2 Precautions when installing according to standards parts ........................1-20
1.6 Tightening torque chart ................................................1-23
1.7 Conversion table .......................................................1-25
Table of contents
4608 / 4609 / 4610 Service Manual 1-1
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