Protect Your Investment

Massey Ferguson is in fact, an investment; an investment in your rural living experience and a valued asset to help you maximize your enjoyment for years to come.

A regular program of service and maintenance will not only extend the life of your tractor, it will also greatly enhance its resale or trade-in value, especially if you keep a log of the service and maintenance as it is done.

Massey Ferguson tractors have an owner’s manual which is your complete guide to servicing and taking care of your machine. Be sure to thoroughly read the owner’s manual when you buy your tractor. The owner’s manual provides essentials on setup, safety, fuel, lubrication, operation, maintenance, service, troubleshooting and parts. It includes a handy service and maintenance chart which is a quick guide to daily, 50-hour, 150-hour and yearly service needs.

Daily Care

Each day you operate your Massey Ferguson tractor there are basic points to check:

• Water – ensure the radiator fluid is at the appropriate level. Low levels can indicate leaks or other problems and can lead to overheating which can damage the engine.
• Oil – oil lubricates and protects your engine and transmission from wear and contaminants. Oil, hydraulic, transmission and brake fluids should be checked before each use and filled to the mark when needed.
• Fuel – checking the fuel gauge before starting any project will save unnecessary down time and inconvenience.
• Air – be sure tires are inflated to the manufacturer’s specification. This helps minimize excess wear and ensures the tractor has the traction and stability to get your job done.
• Walk around – each time you use your tractor do a quick walk around inspection to look for leaks, missing lynch pins, loose parts, worn belts or hoses, loose battery or other electrical connections or anything out of the ordinary that may need your attention.

General Care

• Storage – store your tractor out of the weather. Sun, wind, and snow age machines fast.
• Preventing wear – keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight. Loose fasteners cause damage to thread parts, linkages and bushings; can loosen tolerances on tight-fitting mechanisms; and will waste your time on repairs that could have been prevented.
• Torque wheel lugs – follow your owner’s manual to regularly torque wheel lugs. Typically this is done after the first 10 hours of use and again regularly at 50-hour intervals.
• Prevent rust and corrosion – wash your tractor periodically with a hose or pressure washer to keep metal parts from corroding and rusting. Coat bare metal parts, such as bolts and screws, with a light oil to prevent rust and keep them from seizing up.
• Wax – give the tractor an occasional wax or polish to enhance the paint finish and add to the tractor’s resale value.
• Lubricate – apply grease to zerk fittings (grease nipples) to lubricate moving parts and prevent moisture from getting inside the parts. Don’t pump in too much, or you may burst the seals.