MASSEY FERGUSON MF 135 - Controls and Instruments

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
The controls and instruments of your MF 135 Tractor have been located for maximum op-
erator comfort and convenience. The controls and instruments vary slightly, according to the
model of Tractor and how it is equipped. These differences will be indicated throughout the
Manual.
Fig. l - Controls
CONTROLS
Before operating your Tractor, study
this section of the Operator's Manual, and
become thoroughly acquainted with the Trac-
tor controls and their particular functions.
The controls vary according to how the
Tractor is equipped, and these differences
will be indicated throughout the Manual.
Steering Wheel and Column
(See Fig. 1)
The height and angle of the steering
wheel and column is positioned for maximum
comfort to the operator when operating from
the sitting position.
Throttle Control Lever (See Fig. 1)
Move the throttle control lever down to
increase engine speed and up to decrease en-
gine speed.
Ignition Starter Switch (See Fig. 1)
Diesel Models
On diesel models, the switch is a starter
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switch only. When the switch is turned to
the right, the starter is engaged. After the
engine has started, release starter switch
and it will automatically return to the "off"
position. When the key is removed from the
switch, it is automatically locked.
Gasoline Models
On gasoline models, the switch is a
combination ignition-starter switch. The
switch has three positions: "Off", "Igni-
tion" and "Start". Rotating the switch to
the right to the "ignition" position activates
the Tractor ignition system; further rotation
of the switch to the right engages the start-
er. After the engine has started, release
the switch and it will automatically return
to the '' i g n it i on' ' po s i t i on. To stop the
Tractor engine, rotate the switch to the
"off" position.
Fuel Shut-Off Control (Diesel Model)
(See Fig. 2)
The fuel shut-off control knob controls
the starting and stopping of the diesel en -
gine. Pushing the control "In" permits fuel
to flow to the injectors. Pulling the knob
Fig. 2 - Controls