Product Type:
        
        
            Workshop Service Repair Manual
        
     
    
        
            Product Format:
        
        
            PDF Download
        
     
    
    
        
            Production Era:
        
        
            Late 1970s - Mid 1980s (Estimated, based on model series)
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Codes:
        
        
            Not specified in product description, but covers all engines.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Codes:
        
        
            Not specified in product description, but covers all transmissions.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Target Audience:
        
        
            Owners, Technicians, Repair Shops
        
     
    
        
            Value Proposition:
        
        
            Enables DIY repairs, saving significant costs on professional service. Provides professional-level information.
        
     
    
    
        
            Manual Source:
        
        
            Original manufacturer manual, same as used in local service/repair shops.
        
     
    
    
        
            Completeness:
        
        
            Complete and intact, no missing/corrupt parts or pages.
        
     
    
        
            Accessibility:
        
        
            Instant download for immediate access.
        
     
    
        
            Usability:
        
        
            Easy to follow directions, clear illustrations, logical table of contents.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
             Powertrain:
        
        
            Engine, Engine Cooling, Engine Fuel System, Clutch, Transmissions, Rear Axle and Brakes, Power Take-Off (PTO), Independent Power Take-Off (IPTO)
        
     
    
        
            Chassis And Controls:
        
        
            Front Axle, Steering, Wheels and Tyres, Drawbar and Linkage
        
     
    
        
            Body And Ancillaries:
        
        
            Sheet Metal, Cab, Accessories
        
     
    
        
            Electrical:
        
        
            Electrical System, Wiring Diagrams
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulics:
        
        
            Hydraulic System, Auxiliary Hydraulics
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Scheduled Maintenance, Fluid Checks, Lubrication
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Troubleshooting, Electrical Diagnostics
        
     
    
        
            Repair:
        
        
            Step-by-step repair procedures, Disassembly, Assembly, Cleaning, Reinstalling Procedures
        
     
    
        
            Pre Delivery:
        
        
            Pre-Delivery Inspections and Adjustments
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Comprehensive diagnostic, repair, and maintenance information for professional technicians.
        
     
    
        
            Content Style:
        
        
            Detailed substeps, notes, cautions, warnings, numbered instructions, bold figure numbers.
        
     
    
        
            Visual Aids:
        
        
            Hundreds of pages of diagrams, illustrations, drawings, photos, enlarged inset views.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Manufacturer:
        
        
            Massey Ferguson (Likely Perkins-derived, common for the era and brand)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Type:
        
        
            Diesel (Details not provided, but standard for this model series)
        
     
    
        
            Displacement:
        
        
            Not specified in product description, but typically in the 4.0L - 5.5L range for this class of tractor.
        
     
    
        
            Horsepower:
        
        
            Not specified in product description.
        
     
    
        
            Torque:
        
        
            Not specified in product description.
        
     
    
    
        
            Rated Engine Speed:
        
        
            Not specified in product description.
        
     
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Indirect Injection (Likely, common for Perkins diesel engines of this period)
        
     
    
 
    
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Not specified in product description, but typically a 12-speed or 18-speed manual transmission (e.g., Multi-Power or SpeedShift).
        
     
    
    
        
            Type:
        
        
            Not specified in product description.
        
     
    
    
        
            Gear Selection:
        
        
            Manual gear selection with potential for power shift or range selector.
        
     
    
        
            Fluid Type:
        
        
            Covered in manual, likely a universal tractor transmission oil (UTTO) or similar.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Length:
        
        
            Not specified in product description.
        
     
    
        
            Width:
        
        
            Not specified in product description.
        
     
    
        
            Height:
        
        
            Not specified in product description.
        
     
    
    
        
            Operating Weight:
        
        
            Not specified in product description.
        
     
    
        
            Max Ballasted Weight:
        
        
            Not specified in product description.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Rollover Protection Structure:
        
        
            Likely ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) compliant for its production era, though specific rating not provided.
        
     
    
    
        
            Braking System:
        
        
            Covered in manual, typically hydraulic disc brakes.
        
     
    
    
        
            Seatbelt:
        
        
            Not specified in product description.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Oil Change:
        
        
            Covered in manual. Typically 250-500 operating hours depending on oil type and operating conditions.
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Filter Replacement:
        
        
            Covered in manual. Recommended at regular intervals or when performance issues arise.
        
     
    
        
            Hydraulic Fluid Change:
        
        
            Covered in manual. Typically annually or every 500-1000 operating hours.
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil:
        
        
            Covered in manual. Likely SAE 15W-30 or 10W-30 diesel engine oil meeting API CF or higher specifications.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Hydraulic Fluid:
        
        
            Covered in manual. Likely a UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil) or equivalent meeting specific MF specifications.
        
     
    
        
            Coolant:
        
        
            Covered in manual. Typically a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol antifreeze and water.
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Wear Items:
        
        
            Clutch wear, PTO clutch pack wear, hydraulic pump wear, front axle kingpins/bushings, electrical connections (corrosion).
        
     
    
        
            Engine Issues:
        
        
            Potential for injector issues or fuel system problems if not maintained, head gasket leaks under high load.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Heritage:
        
        
            Massey Ferguson is a long-standing and reputable manufacturer of agricultural machinery with a history dating back to the mid-19th century.
        
     
    
    
        
            Series Context:
        
        
            The MF698 belongs to a series of tractors known for their robustness, versatility, and reliable performance in agricultural applications.
        
     
    
        
            Production Period:
        
        
            The MF690 series (including the MF698) was popular during the late 1970s and 1980s, succeeding earlier models and contributing to Massey Ferguson's market share.
        
     
    
    
        
            Manufacturing Location:
        
        
            Not specified in product description, but historically Massey Ferguson tractors were manufactured in various locations globally, including the UK and France.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Industry Standing:
        
        
            Massey Ferguson tractors from this era were generally well-regarded for their durability, power, and operational efficiency within the agricultural sector.
        
     
    
    
        
            Reliability:
        
        
            Known for solid build quality and reliability when properly maintained.
        
     
    
    
        
            Standards Compliance:
        
        
            Manual covers procedures adhering to expected agricultural equipment service standards of its time.