Target Audience:
        
        
            Owners, mechanics, service technicians, and agricultural professionals maintaining David Brown 885N tractors
        
     
    
    
        
            Manual Utility:
        
        
            Provides essential information for efficient and correct maintenance and repair, reducing downtime and ensuring optimal performance
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Systems:
        
        
            Engine overhaul, fuel system, lubrication system, cooling system, starting and charging system
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Drivetrain:
        
        
            Clutch, gearbox, differential, final drives, power take-off (PTO)
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulic Systems:
        
        
            Hydraulic pump, control valves, cylinders, linkage, power steering
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Systems:
        
        
            Wiring diagrams, lighting, starting and charging, ignition (if applicable), instrumentation
        
     
    
        
            Chassis Steering Brakes:
        
        
            Front axle, steering mechanism, braking system, rear axle
        
     
    
        
            Bodywork Operatorstation:
        
        
            Fenders, platform, controls, seat, hood (basic structural details)
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance Procedures:
        
        
            Lubrication schedules, fluid changes, filter replacements, greasing points
        
     
    
        
            Repair Procedures:
        
        
            Engine rebuild, transmission overhaul, hydraulic system repair, brake servicing, electrical component replacement
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Diagnostic charts, symptom analysis, common fault diagnosis
        
     
    
        
            Disassembly Assembly:
        
        
            Step-by-step instructions for component removal and installation
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth Of Coverage:
        
        
            Comprehensive, covering all aspects of repair and maintenance, from routine service to major overhauls
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            Diesel (typically a 3 or 4-cylinder engine for this class of tractor)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Displacement:
        
        
            Specific displacement to be found within manual, likely in the 2.5 - 4.0 liter range (e.g., David Brown 3.152 or similar Perkins variants common at the time)
        
     
    
    
        
            Horsepower Range:
        
        
            Typically 40-60 PTO horsepower for tractors of this era and size, exact figures in manual
        
     
    
    
    
        
            Injection System:
        
        
            Direct injection or indirect injection (specific to engine model covered, details in manual)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Transmission Type:
        
        
            Manual gearbox (e.g., 8-speed or 12-speed constant mesh or synchromesh)
        
     
    
    
        
            Pto Options:
        
        
            Standard PTO speeds (e.g., 540 RPM, 1000 RPM) and associated engagement procedures
        
     
    
        
            Gear Selection:
        
        
            Details on gear shifting patterns, range selection, and operation
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Typically 250 hours or annually, specific details in manual
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulic Fluid Change Interval:
        
        
            Typically 500-1000 hours or annually, specific details in manual
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Type:
        
        
            API CD or CE rated diesel engine oil, SAE 15W-30 or 20W-50 recommended depending on ambient temperature (consult manual)
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulic Fluid Type:
        
        
            Universal Tractor Transmission Oil (UTTO) or specific David Brown hydraulic fluid, ISO VG 46 recommended (consult manual)
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Gear Oil Type:
        
        
            GL-4 rated gear oil, SAE 80W-90 or 90 recommended (consult manual)
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Type:
        
        
            Ethylene glycol based antifreeze solution with corrosion inhibitors, typically 50/50 mix with distilled water
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Wear Items:
        
        
            Clutch wear, hydraulic pump wear, seal leaks (engine, transmission, hydraulics), PTO clutch engagement issues, starter motor reliability
        
     
    
        
            Electrical Gremlins:
        
        
            Corrosion on electrical connections, aging wiring harnesses, issues with dashboard indicators or lighting
        
     
    
    
        
            Preventative Maintenance Focus:
        
        
            Regularly checking and topping up fluids, lubricating all grease points, inspecting for leaks, cleaning radiator fins.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Manufacturer Origin:
        
        
            David Brown Tractors, a British agricultural machinery manufacturer with a long history dating back to the late 19th century, later acquired by Case IH.
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Period:
        
        
            The 885N was part of David Brown's established tractor lines, likely produced in the late 1960s to early 1970s, succeeding earlier models and preceding newer series.
        
     
    
    
        
            Manufacturing Location:
        
        
            United Kingdom (Meltham, Yorkshire)