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Massey Ferguson 1240 Maintenance Information

Massey Ferguson 1240 Periodic Maintenance

Every Ten Hours or Daily

Motor oil level checking. If the oil level is too low, fill in new oil.

Check the transmission oil level. When transmission oil is low, fill in new oil.

Engine air filter checking. Change if required.

Check the coolant level in cooling system. If the coolant level is low, add it.

Check engine idle speed, steering system, parking brake and service brakes. Repair any malfunctions if necessary.

Every 150 Hours

Engine oil change. Recommended engine oil: 10W-30, 15W-40, 20W-40. How much to pour: Engine Oil Capacity - 5.1 qt (4.8 L). Check motor oil level after changing.

Change engine oil filter. Oil filter part number: 72201898 / 3704178M1. Before replacing, remove dirt from the filter housing. Check the oil level after installing a new filter. If required, add it.

Inspect tires and check inflation pressure. If required, add air to tires.

Test battery charging. If the charge level is low, charge the battery.

Check front axle oil level. Top up as necessary.

Check the oil in hydraulic tank. Add if required.

Lubricate the front axle bearing assembly.

Tighten wheel bolts and nuts.

Every 200 hours

Clean radiator fins if fins are dirty.

Check fan/alternator belt tension. Adjust as required.

Check the torque of the wheel bolts.

Check the fittings and hoses. Tighten as required.

Every 300 Hours

Changing hydraulic/transmission fluid. Recommended oil - Permatran 821XL, SAE 10W-30. How much to add: Transmission/hydraulic oil capacity - 6.1 gal (23.0 L). After installing a new filter, check that the transmission/hydraulic oil level is correct.

Replace steering filter element and change oil. Steering filter element part number - 3703203M91. Steering Oil Type - Permatran. Steering Oil Capacity - 2.6 qt (2.5 L).

Replace hydraulic filter element. Hydraulic filter element part number - 3609567M1 (Spin-on) or 3703378M92 (30 micron element). When installation procedure is complete, check the transmission/hydraulic oil level. Add hydraulic oil if it is low.

Replacing engine primary air filter element. Air filter part number - 3703703M91.

Check and change secondary air filter. Part number - 3703704M91.

Change diesel fuel filter. Engine fuel filter part number: 3702815M1. Check diesel fuel pump performance.

Check the coolant in cooling system. Top up if coolant is low.

Check engine idle. Adjust if necessary.

Front axle fluid change. Front Axle Oil Type - Permatran. Front Axle Oil Capacity - 6.4 qt (6.1 L).

Check brake adjustment.

Yearly Maintenance

Massey Ferguson 1240 replacement parts

Engine Oil Filter. Part Number: 72201898 or 3704178M1
Engine Fuel Filter. Part Number: 3702815M1
Engine Primary Air Filter. Part Number: 3703703M91
Engine Secondary Air Filter. Part Number: 3703704M91
Hydraulic Filter. Part Number: 3703378M92/3609567M1
Steering Filter Element. Part Number: 3703203M91

Change filter and engine oil. Check and clean the oil system.

Install a new primary/secondary air filter elements.

Change transmission/hydraulic fluid.

Change hydraulic filter.

Replace steering filter element.

Replace the fuel filter, but drain water from fuel tank first.

Clean radiator and oil cooler fins.

Flush the cooling system and add fresh coolant. Cooling System Capacity - 7.1 qt (6.7 L).

Inspect all hoses and clamps.

Check level of battery electrolyte.

Check and adjust valve clearance.

Check and adjust fuel injection nozzle.

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