This is the Owners Operators Maintenance Manual for Ford tractors model 231, 335, 420, 515, 531, 532, and 535. It provides comprehensive information for owning, operating, and maintaining this equipment. The manual is suitable for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
The manual consists of 80 pages divided into 10 sections, covering features, available attachments, instructions for minor repairs and adjustments, safety precautions, general specifications, and suggested operating techniques. It also includes pre-delivery and 50-hour checklists.
The 6 main sections are:
Safety Precautions
Controls and Instruments, including seat, light, and engine controls, brake controls, manual shift and power reversing transmission and P.T.O. controls, and hydraulic lift system controls
Operation, covering break-in procedures, starting and stopping the engine, operating the transmission and P.T.O., towing the tractor, differential lock operation, hydraulic lift system operation, lift linkage, drawbar, wheel tread settings, and tractor weighting
Lubrication and Maintenance, including a chart, fuels and lubricants, service procedures, general maintenance, tractor storage, and accessories
Specifications
Pre-Delivery and 50-Hour Service
The manual also includes easy-to-read exploded views for safe operation, component identification, disassembly, adjustments, routine maintenance repairs, and scalable illustrations. It is available in Adobe Acrobat format, providing step-by-step maintenance and operation instructions.
Upon purchase, the manual is immediately accessible via email, allowing for viewing, printing, and saving. It is compatible with the popular Adobe format, ensuring ease of access for most computer users.
About Ford Tractors:
The history of Ford Tractors dates back to Henry Ford's experiments with gasoline engines in the late 19th century. The Fordson tractors were developed as a result of Henry Ford's dedication to creating a good, affordable tractor. Over the years, Ford has continued to be a leading manufacturer in the industry, producing various models of tractors.
The Early Tractors:
The Ford model 9N tractor, introduced in 1939, was a joint venture between Henry Ford and Harry Ferguson, featuring the 3-point hitch and hydraulic system.
The model 2N, produced between 1942 and 1947, was built without electrical components and rubber tires due to wartime material shortages.
The model 8N, manufactured from 1947 to 1952, underwent a major redesign, featuring improvements in paint colors, transmission, hydraulic system, and more.
The Ford Golden Jubilee NAA, produced from late 1952 to 1954, marked the end of 8N production and introduced a completely redesigned series with a more powerful engine and live hydraulics.
The one hundred series tractors, including models 600, 700, 800, and 900, were manufactured from 1954 to 1957, offering various updates and improvements in power, transmission, and design.
The one hundred and one series tractors, comprising models 501, 601, 701, 801, and 901, were made from 1957 to 1962, featuring increased horsepower, new options such as power steering, and updated color schemes.
The one thousand series tractors, including models 2000, 4000, and 6000, were produced from 1962 to 1964, introducing restyled grilles and new corporate blue color.
These models were equipped with various engine options and were available in different styles to cater to agricultural needs, including row crop, offset, utility, orchard, light industrial, low center of gravity (LCG), and heavy-duty industrial configurations.
