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CONTENTS
IDENTIFICATION
your tractor.
information from
be quoted
space provided.
Theso numbers
in full. Have
TRACTOR
TRACTOR
PRODUCTION
ENGINE
PRODUCTION
TRANSMISSION
REAR AXLE
CODE
your authorised
NUMBERS are
will
be
your dealer
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
CODE
.
SERIAL NUMBER
CODE
PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION
located on specific
important
Ford Tractor
record these numbers
when
ordering parts
Dealer
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AND
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AND
O.f
CODE
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components
or
and should always
in tho appropriate
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requesting
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Operators
This
you with
range of
Agricultural
4000
The
tractors. Included in this
and 5000
details of
Select-O-Speed tractors
of
Sections K
main book.
the
DRIVING
A.
basic function of
The
controls
should pay
You
'running-in'
the
Controls relating to
power
THE
B.
section
This
covers the operation
also
operating
POWER
C.
section details
This
available
Handbook has been
the function,
Highway,
Agricultural tractors.
operation and maintenance
and L These sections
operation and regular servicing
Narrow and Vineyard tractors and the Ford
and Petrol engined tractors are
THE TRACTOR
starting and driving the tractor, and the
involved are covered
particular
items and the safety
the operation of the tractor
take-off are
HYDRAULIC
describes the use of Draft and
controls in the
TAKE-OFF OPERATION
with Ford
detailed under separate sections.
SYSTEM
Hydraulic system.
the various types
tractors.
specially prepared
range are the Ford 2000
which are peculiar to
should be read in conjunction with
in this section.
attention to the 'pre-starting check'.
precautions.
Position Control and
of the other major components
of Power Take-Off (PTO)
familiarize
to
of the Ford
and
3000
covered in
hydraulics and
and
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HYDRAULIC
CODE
HYDRAULIC
POWER
PUMP
LIFT PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION
CODE..
t
IMPLEMENTS
ATTACHMENT
D.
I
section covers the use
This
linkage and
standard
towbar which is
WHEELS AND TYRES
E.
section lists
This
mended
adjustment and the
""
working pressures. Also
OF
and adjustment of the three-point
swinging drawbar. Also detailed is the
standard on
standard tyres available and the recom-
the
liquid ballasting of
the Highway tractors.
detailed is front
tyres.
and
rear track
f
F. SERVICING
The
importance of regular
highly. Refer
indicates that
G. GENERAL
SCHEDULE
to this section
a servicing period is
MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTMENTS
Covered in this section
which require
procedure,
require
H.
OPTIONS AND
Various
of
of the major options.
Information
I.
SPECIFICATIONS
J. INDEX
SELECT-O-SPEED
K.
Contained
specifically
Refer to Sections A to I of the
information and data.
occasional adjustment
factory fitted options
tractors. This section
a more detailed
and also details of
is also given of certain
within this section are those
to tractors fitted with Select-O-Speed
servicing
cannot be stressed too
when the tractor hourmeter
imminent.
AND
are items from the
explanation of maintenance
certain components
and replacement.
ACCESSORIES
are available with the
gives details and
types of accessories.
(Optional
Operator's Handbook for
Section)
"Servicing Schedule"
which may
Ford range
method of operation
items which relate
transmissions.
all other
L. PETROL ENGINED TRACTOR
(Optional Section)
Contained within
specifically to tractors fitted with
Sections A to K of
information
and data.
Ford policy is one of continuous
change prices, specifications
without notice is reserved.
(iv)
this section are
the Operator's Handbook
those items which relate
improvement The right
and equipment
Petrol engines.
for all other
at any time
Refer to
to
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I
DRIVING
THE TRACTOR
SAFETY
SECTION A
PRECAUTIONS
NEVER....
. . . run the tractor engine
in a closed shed or
garage
—
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.
. refuel the tractor when
.
the engine is running
. .
allow anyone to ride
on the tractor, unless legally
permitted
4F0UM
f
travel at high speed
without previously locking
the brake pedals together,
when
operating over rough ground,
near
ditches or when turning
or
SECTION A DRIVING THE TRACTOR DRIVING
THE
TRACTOR
SECTION
A
NEVER
...pull from the lop
ink or the roar
operate on steep slopes
without maintaining proper tractor
stability
axle
—
...fall to check that
weight is properly
distributed on the
tractor
::
NEVER....
—fail to
brakes in
operating
... leave the
free
to roll
keep the
proper
condition
tractor
—leave the
tractor
is in motion
tractor seat when
.....
the
...coast down a hill
n 'neutral'.
leave
—
running
the tractor
engine
SECTION A DRIVING
THE TRACTOR
DRIVING
THE TRACTOR
SECTION A
NEVER
work under an implement
. . .
when it is in the
position
hydraulics
when
or power
on the
wear loose clothing
operating the belt pulley
raised
tractor
take-off
L
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install or remove
the belt while
the belt pulley is
n motion
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INSTRUMENTS
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PROOFMETER
The proofmeter
number
multiplied by 100 to determine the
Tractor ground
indicated
information
of 'hours' the tractor has worked.
engine
The 'hours'
therefore, necessarily correspond
specified
occur.
in 'hours' and the hourmeter should
) registers the engine revolutions per minute
(1
speeds, power take-off and bolt pulley
r.p.m.
are listed on a decal
on these speeds may be found
measured are
(2)
SPEEDOMETER
On Highway
with
Road Traffic Regulations.
WARNING
The generator warning
Figure A4, is
light remains on at higher revolutions
being
charged. If the light
The engine oil
switch is turned on. The light should
if it remains on stop the engine
tractors the proofmeter
LIGHTS
light
turned on, the engine
pressure warning light
AND WARNING
LIGHTS (Figure
The indicated engine r.p.m. must
true engine speed.
speeds for certain
beneath the proofmeter. Further
in Section I of this Handbook.
based on an average engine
to clock hours. The
be watched for when they
replaced
is
is illuminated when
(3)
started and run-up to idle speed. If the
this indicates that the
remains on stop the engine and establish
(4)
go out
with a speedometer to comply
the key starter switch,
is illuminated
immediately
speed and do not,
service periods are
when the key starter
the engine starts
and investigate ihe cause.
A1)
(r.p.m.) and the
be
(6)
battery is not
the reason.
but
attempt to clean or
adjust P.T.O. driven
implements with the engine
running
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TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The
temperature gauge
(5)
measures
the temperature of the engine
and at normal engine operating temperatures
between the blue (cold)
The
gauge is not operative when
and the red (hot) zones.
key
the
starter switch is in the 'off' position.
the needle should
be
coolant
halfway
.
:
SECTION A
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge
the amount of fuel in the tank by
operative when the key
(6),
quarter graduations.
PRE-START CHECK
It is advisable before starting the
detailed in Section F. Check also that
the fuel
right-hand side
tank shut-off valve is open,
of
fuel tank.
the
DRIVING THE
starter switch is turned on. indicates
tractor to carry out the Daily Service check
there is sufficient fuel in the tank and that
} Figure
(1
A2. This valve is situated on the
TRACTOR
"RUNNING-IN"
The 'running-in' period of a tractor's life is
following
of operation
1
2. Use
3. Check the instruments
4. Avoid prolonged 'no
Whilst the
period,
overall performance and
instructions should be
Avoid overloading the
the lower gear ratios when pulling heavy loads and
operation at
filled to their recommended levels.
constant engine speeds.
above instructions
following them throughout the tractor's life
efficiency of your tractor,
followed
engine.
frequently and keep the radiator and oil reservoirs
load' operation at either high or
are particularly important during the 'running-in'
very closely
extremely important and the
during the first 50 hours
avoid continuous
low engine
will prove beneficial to the
speeds.
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DRIVING THE TRACTOR SECTION A
STARTING THE ENGINE
TRACTOR SEAT (Figan A3)
Prior to starting the
driving position. Both the steel pan and the contoured type of seat are adjustable
fore and aft; the steel pan seat utilising the pairs of holes in the seat mounting
bracket and the
in the seat base.
engine
contoured
adjust the
seat by
The tension in the contoured seat may be adjusted for the operator's weight by
turning the cranked handle
until the two indicators
(2)
ment should be made with the operator in the seat.
All types of seat may be tilted back to permit the operator to stand.
STARTING (Figure A4}
1 . Check that the engine stop
control
engaged.
2. Depress the foot
side of the gearbox, and set the main and
'Neutral' (the starter motor can only be actuated when the high/low
lever is in this position).
Set the hand
3,
operated clutch pedal
throttle*
lever
opens the throttle.)
Insert the starter key
4.
operate the
instrument
and turn clockwise to the first position
(6)
and
engage the starter,
When the
5
first position.
Immediately check to ensure that the generator and oil pressure warning
6.
lights go out.
*
Highway tractors and. for certain
with a foot throttle (10) as
engine
starts release the key and allow
well
as a hand throttle. The throttle pedal is situated
on the right-hand footplate. The operation of the foot throttle over-rides the
throttle which should be set to idling speed when the
hand
being used.
tractor
seat to the most
comfortable
adjustment along the angled slots
align. This adjust-
(3)
is pushed in and the handbrake
(1
positioned on the left-hand
(3)
(5)
high/low
half
open (pulling the lever
gear lever
downwards
warning lights and further clockwise
it
to return to the
territories Agricultural
tractors, are fitted
throttle
foot
(1)
(2)
(4)
(8)
(9}
in
to
to
Is
SECTION A
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
COLO WEATHER STARTING
When starling under cold weather conditions it is important that the starter
key be
allows heat to build-up in the combustion
tures it may be necessary to hold the key
Do
start
repeat
As a further aid lo cold starting, the Ford 3000 and Ford 5000 are
excess fuel button. Figure A5, on the side of the fuel injection pump. This
button should
disengaged when the engine
button must be depressed again
engine. Optional starting aids are available for extreme cold conditions and
details of
held in the 'start' position continuously until the engine starts. This
chambers.
in position for
At very
up to
low
tempera-
35-40 seconds.
NOT operate the key in a series of short jabs. If the engine does not
after 40
the
seconds,
starting
these are given in Section 'H',
procedure.
depressed prior to starting the tractor and will be automatically
be
allow
4-5
minutes for the battery to recover then
fires. If
before another attempt
engine does not continue to run the
the
made
is
fitted
with an
to start the
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DRIVING THE
For fuel economy and minimum engine wear it is
gear for a particular operation.
drive the tractor select the desired gear using the gear change and high/
To
low gear shift levers. Figure A6, in conjunction
instrument cluster.
TRACTOR
important
with the decel below
to select the
correct
the
Engage the clutch whilst increasing the engine speed slightly. The clutch pedal
should not be used as a footrest as
prolonged 'riding' of
the
clutch
may
cause
damage.
To stop the tractor depress the clutch and apply both brake pedals,
Figure A4 and place
position. Apply the
of the tractor seat on the
on the Ford 4000 and 5000.
seat
starter key
anti-clockwise,
the main and the high/low gear shift levers in the 'Neutral'
handbrake situated on the left-hand side.
Ford
2000 and 3000,
Pull
out
Figure A4. to the "off" position.
(6)
and
on
the engine
the right-hand
stop
control
(2)
and turn the
(11)
Figure A4,
of the
side
10
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DRIVING
THE TRACTOR
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Should wheelspin be experienced depress the
Figure
lock is
matically disengage when the
pedal will return to its original
If the pedal is
briefly apply the brake
this will assist the disengagement
differential lock at high speeds or
located on the right-hand side of the rear
A4,
definitely felt
engage. Then, release the pedal. The lock
to
traction
position.
both rear wheels equalises
of
slow in returning, momentarily depress
corresponding to the wheel
of the differential lock.
while travelling
BRAKE PEDALS
To reduce the
pedal as
tractor turning circle apply the
required.
the turn before applying the brake.
Enter
Lock both pedals together when operating at
It is important that you keep
for details.
your brakes in proper
LIGHTING
The tractor lighting system is basically the
certain small
The light switch,
Straight up . . 'OFF'
First right . . Side and tail lights 'ON'.
Second right . .
Third right . . Side, tail and
Fourth right*
11
This position is not
A rear
tractor
under the toolbox.
rear light or
accessory terminal. (1) Figure G15,
An
shroud.
differences to meet local regulations.
Figure
(7)
Side, tail and low beam headlights 'ON'
positions are as
A4,
high beam headlights 'ON'
. . High beam headlights 'ON' only.
obtainable on tractors sold in some countries.
light socket
(where fitted) is
situated on the right hand side of the
beneath the driver's seat. On certain tractors a further socket is
These sockets should only be used for a tract or/
accessories drawing not more than 36 watts.
is also located
SECTION A
differential lock pedal, (12)
axle housing, until the
will auto-
and the
the clutch pedal or
which
public roads.
on
left or right independent brake
high speeds or on public roads.
adjustment. See section 'G'
same for all models except
follows:
been spinning,
has
Avoid
the use
of the
fitted
trailer
behind the fuel tank
for
13
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SECTION A
DIRECTION INDICATORS,
Tractors supplied to certain territories
tors
(1)
operated
column. Moving
upwards,
may
a turn to the right. If required one
be connecled into the circuit.
The lights on the lever assembly
1
with the tractor indicators only
2. with the
with
3.
tractor indicators and one other pair of indicators
the tractor indicators and two
(Figure
lever located
by a
the lever downwards will indicate
(where fitted)
A7f
(2)
DRIVING
are fitted with flashing direction indica-
to the left-hand
two additional
or
will flash as follows
THE TRACTOR
side of the steering
a turn to the left, and
pairs of indicators
—one light
—two lights
other pairs of indicators—three lights
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
THE
DRAFT
Draft control is selected by
wards.
adjustable quadrant stop
matically
irrespective of tractor
main control
This control enables an
and
To operate the
Having set the hydraulic
maintain the implement at a
lever
to the
IMPLEMENT
maintained without any
control
1
2. Set the
3. Use the
the Position/Draft selector
Set
implement to the required working
hydraulic main
adjustable slop
movement. Use the
POSITION CONTROL
control lever
CONTROL (Figure B1)
moving the position/draft
main control
(3),
to the
desired position, the system will
depth relative to the ground
adjustable stop to return the hydraulic
same position.
implement-to-tractor
further adjustment.
lovor
(1)
(2).
maintain this position.
to
(3)
height
in the
selector lever
lever
(2),
or
uppermost position.
height or depth by using the
SECTION B
down-
(1 )
together with the
auto-
contour
(Figure B1
depth to be selected
FLOW
The flow
remote
provides quicker
for increased wheel
Slow
corrections and
work,
control valve regulates the
control cylinders. A fast flow, marked
settings, achieved by turning the
particularly in hard soils.
CONTROL VALVE (Figure B1)
corrections and transfers
adhesion.
under certain
When operating in a slow
the slow
setting when the implement is
lifting speed of the 3-point linkage or
as 'F' on the control knob
maximum weight to the tractor
Knob towards 'S',
conditions improves the rale and quality of
setting an internal linkage
raised.
reduce the
temporarily over-rides
speed
(4),
of
.
SECTION
:
B THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
AUXILIARY SERVICES CONTROL VALVE (Figure B1)
a
1
:
This control
external
auxiliary services control valve positions are:
Ford
1. 'IN' to operate the 3-point linkage.
2. 'OUT' to operate external cylinders.
3. 'HALF-OUT to operate the 3-point linkage and external cylinders
Ford 5000
1
2. 'OUT' to oporato external cylindors.
3.
The
cylinders on such implements as loaders and tipping
2000 (where
together.
'IN' to operate the 3-point linkage.
joint service
A
forward of the standard take-off point
main control lever is used to obtain the above services.
allows ihe tractor's
(5)
fitted),
3000 and
is possible by using a second jack tapping point
hydraulic
4000:
power to be used to operate
trailers.
(7).
OPERATION OF EXTERNAL CYLINDERS
1,
Select draft control and move the hydraulic main control lever
'neutral' position on the quadrant i.e.
takos place.
2
Move the adjustable stop on the quadrant to mark this position
neutral can be readily located.
To extend the cylinder, pull
3.
raise
the hydraulic main control lever above the neutral position. When
external
to the neutral position to avoid possible damage to
If the 3-point linkage is fully raised
be necessary
of the quadrant in order to operate the external cylinders.
4.
To retract the external cylinders, move
neutral position on the quadrant.
cylinder is fully extended return the hydraulic main
move the
to
the
main control lever past the fixed stop
where
auxiliary
when using the external services it will
neither
service control knob out, and
main
the
raising nor lowering
control lever
relief
the
control lever below the
valve.
at
so that
the
The
(6)
to the
the
top
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THE HYDRAULIC
General instructions
External cylinders are operated by oil drawn from the
1.
housing.
operation with most
remote cylinders are operated
2. Any
of
the rear transmission.
All hoses should be cleaned
3.
Although the quantity of oil available is
external cylinder
oil
this should be replaced by adding a corresponding
and
SYSTEM
implements, it may be necessary to add oil if several
together.
which
is disconnected
before connecting and the open ends of all
when extended means a loss
hoses should be covered with dust caps when not in use.
SECTION B
rear transmission
sufficient for normal
quantity
to
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POWER
TAKE-OFF OPERATION
SECTION
C
POWER TAKE-OFF SHAFT
I
Your Ford tractoris equipped with a
l
The standard PTO speed is 540
maximum efficiency
at
when the PTO is operated within this speed
1-375
inch
rpm and most PTO
1
t
(34-9 mm) diameter PTO shaft.
implements willoperate
range.
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TRANSMISSION P.T.O. (Figure C1)
Transmission' type of
The
tractors) is operated by
clutch pedal
drive
The
PTO
wards
forward position
to
lever
(2).
The table
speed of 5404; 10 rpm.
is depressed.
(1)
the PTO is engaged by
situated
on the left-hand side of the
To disengage
(3).
below shows the recommended
Transmission
6/7 speed
PTO (available on Ford 2000, 3000 and 4000
engaging the clutch, and
depressing the clutch pedal and moving the
the PTO depress the clutch and
engine
8 speed
8 speed
V.o.ih
Ford 2/3000
Ford 2/3O0O
Ford 4000
Engine Speed
will stop turning when the
rear transmission, fully rear-
move the lever to the
speeds
(rpm)
1800
1600
1800
to obtain the PTO
SECTION
C
POWER
TAKE-OFF
OPERATION
Live PTO
manner
(1
to Transmission'
stops the
)
To operate
PTO shift
clutch
pedal
desired speed
clutch
forward
The clutch
position
tractor.
When
To obtain
srequ.red.
An
engaged
To
(1),
To
the Ford
tractors)
for
travel
(5)
the PTO
a PTO
'Independent'
or
engage
and on the
obtain a PTO
4000, and
is required.
(available
LIVE
on Ford
P.T.O.
PTO except
tractor without
the PTO
lever fully
(3)
the remainder
shaft,
rearwards
until the
then slowly
by use of the
operating rod
m the
clevis to
is not
in use
speed of
stopping
depress the
shaft
engage
of its
throttle
clevis pin
operate
put the pin
540± 10 rpm
^
INDEPENDENT
PTO
(Available
disengaged
the PTO
Ford 5000
speed
while the
on Ford
move the
of 540
1900 rpm
4000 tractors
i-
on the Ford
(Figure
2000
and 3000 tractors)
that
an intermediate
the PTO
clutch
(2). Engage
begjns to turn.
power
travel
to the rear
(4). Control
and by selecting
can be
used in two
and control
in the forward
an engine
^
P.T.O.
on Ford
tractor
1 rpm
is either
lever
rearwards
an engine
5000
move
C2)
shaft.
pedal completely
the PTO
Allow
(Figure
4000 and
(1700 rpm
by slowly
the PTO
wheols
the PTO
the
positions.
the drive
position
speed
5000
moving
the PTO
(2).
speed
setting of 1
operates
clutch
pedal position
and
releasing
shaft to roach
by releasing
speed
right
gear.
Select
to the PTO
(6).
setting
of
C3)
tractors)
or stationary.
shift
lever forwards
800 rpm
on U.K.
in a similar
move
the
the
the
the
and tractor
the rear
and
the
1800 rpm
can
be
on
Ford
5000