MASSEY FERGUSON MF 135 - Operation; Pre-Starting Inspection; Crankcase Oil Level; Transmission and Hydraulic

OPERATION
Your MF 135 Tractor was designed and engineered for dependable performance during a
long service life. Follow the suggestions in this section of the Operator's Manual to help you
obtain all the performance that was designed and built into your Tractor. As you become
familiar with the operation of your new Tractor, you will find it a flexible and reliable ma-
chine, designed and built with the comfort and convenience of you, the operator, in mind. Good
operating techniques, coupled with regular maintenance, will ensure maximum Tractor life,
economical operation and excellent performance.
Fig. 13 - Crankcase Oil - Check and Fill Points
PRE-STARTING INSPECTION
Before starting the engine for the first
time each day, the following checks should
be performed:
Crankcase Oil Level (See Fig. 13)
Check oil level in the engine crankcase
and correct, if necessary. (Refer to ''Lu-
brication and Maintenance'' section for type
of oil to use.)
Fig. 14 - Transmission and Hydraulic 0 i I Check
Point
- 7 -
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Level (See Fig. 14)
Check oil level in the transmission and
hydraulic system and correct, if necessary
(one check point for both transmission and
hydraulic system). Use only Massey-Fer-
guson M-112 9A Hydraulic Oil.
Fig. 15 - Hood Service Door
Radiator Coolant Level (See Fig. 15)
Check the radiator coolant level and cor-
rect, if necessary. If operating in freezing
temperatures, add anti-freeze. Proper level
is one inch above the radiator core.
Fuel Level (See Fig. 15)
Check the fuel level and fill if necessary.
The fuel tank capacity for the MF 135 Trac-
tor is 10. 2 U.S. - 8. 3 Imp. gals. (Refer to
"Fuels and Fuel care" section for diesel
fuel specifications. )