🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Ford

Model:

231 Industrial Tractor

Covered Models:

231, 335, 420, 515, 531, 532, 535

Product Type:

Owners Operators Maintenance Manual

Product Format:

PDF Download

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

Owners and operators of Ford 231, 335, 420, 515, 531, 532, 535 industrial tractors

Value Proposition:

Provides essential information for safe operation, daily care, and maintenance, enabling owners to perform minor repairs and adjustments.

Convenience:

Instant download via email link, zoomable, printable, savable. Eliminates the need for physical manuals.

Organization:

6 main sections, each indexed for fast and easy referencing.

📋 Manual Details

Primary Focus:

Ownership, Operation, Maintenance

Specific Sections:

Safety Precautions, Controls and Instruments, Operation, Lubrication and Maintenance, Specifications, Pre-Delivery and 50-Hour Service

Cross Referenced Models:

Covers multiple industrial models (231, 335, 420, 515, 531, 532, 535) providing broad utility for owners of these specific tractors.

Total Pages:

80

Sections Count:

10 (implied by '10-Sections' in product name and 6 main sections detailed)

Type:

Owner's and Operator's Manual with Maintenance Instructions

Language:

English

File Format:

Adobe PDF

📖 Manual Coverage

Engine:

Starting, stopping, break-in procedures

Transmission:

Manual shift and power reversing transmission operation

Pto:

Power Take Off (PTO) operation

Hydraulics:

Hydraulic lift system operation, lift linkage, drawbar adjustments

Controls:

Seat, light, engine controls, brake controls, transmission controls

Chassis:

Wheel tread settings, tractor weighting

Operation:

Break-in procedures, starting/stopping engine, towing, differential lock operation

Maintenance:

Lubrication and maintenance chart, fuel and lubricant service, general maintenance, tractor storage

Repair:

Minor repairs and adjustments

Prevention:

Safety precautions

Service:

Pre-delivery checks, 50-hour service checklist

Depth:

Comprehensive for owners and operators, covering basic to intermediate maintenance and operation

Diagnostic Level:

Focus on minor repairs and adjustments, not deep troubleshooting

Illustrations:

Tons of illustrations, exploded views, pictures

Detail Level For Repairs:

Step-by-step maintenance and operation instructions are provided, facilitating user understanding for practical tasks.

📊 Manual Specifications

Compatibility:

Adobe Acrobat Reader (requires latest free version from get.adobe.com/reader/)

Scalability:

Scalable to several times normal size

Searchability:

Implied by PDF format, likely searchable if text layer is present

Accessibility:

Widely accessible via Adobe PDF format, a standard for digital documentation.

Printability:

Printable pages, including individual pages or sections

Binding:

Digital (PDF Download), no physical binding

Paper:

N/A (Digital Format)

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Type:

Industrial Tractor Engines (specifics not detailed in provided text but implied to be consistent with Ford's industrial offerings of the era)

Horsepower:

Not specified in product description, but historically ranges for these models would be in the 30-50 HP class.

Fuel Type:

Likely Gasoline, Diesel, and LP Gas variants depending on specific model and configuration (historical context provided suggests these options for similar Ford series).

🔧 Transmission

Type:

Manual Shift Transmission

Type:

Power Reversing Transmission

Pto Integration:

PTO (Power Take Off) controls and operation integrated with transmission discussion.

📐 Dimensions

Wheel Tread:

Adjustable wheel tread settings are covered.

Tractor Weighting:

Information on tractor weighting procedures is included.

🛡️ Safety Features

Safety Focus:

Dedicated section on Safety Precautions.

Operational Safety:

Instructions for safe operation, including break-in, starting, stopping, and towing.

Component Identification:

Exploded views for easy component identification to aid in safe operation and maintenance.

💡 Technology Features

Features:

N/A for this industrial tractor model and manual type.

Features:

N/A for this industrial tractor model and manual type. Focus is on mechanical controls.

Features:

N/A for this industrial tractor model and manual type.

🔧 Maintenance

Initial Service:

Pre-Delivery and 50-Hour Service checklists provided.

Fuel Lubricants:

Information on fuels and lubricants, including service procedures.

Lubrication Chart:

A detailed lubrication and maintenance chart is included.

Troubleshooting Scope:

Focus is on 'minor repairs and adjustments', not comprehensive troubleshooting of complex issues.

Scope:

Covers general maintenance procedures and tractor storage.

Attachment Info:

Information on available attachments is included.

📚 Vehicle History

Founder:

Henry Ford

Early Tractor Development:

Henry Ford's early experiments and the development of the Fordson tractor.

Ford Legacy In Agriculture:

Demonstrates Ford's long-standing commitment and evolution in the agricultural and industrial tractor market, starting from Henry Ford's early innovations.

9N 2N 8N Naa:

Contextual history provided on iconic Ford tractors (9N, 2N, 8N, Golden Jubilee NAA) and their development, illustrating Ford's tractor lineage.

Hundred Series:

Overview of the 600, 700, 800, 900 series tractors (1954-1957).

Hundred And One Series:

Overview of the 501, 601, 701, 801, 901 series tractors (1957-1962), including Workmaster and Powermaster designations.

Thousand Series:

Overview of the 2000, 4000, 6000 series tractors (1962-1964), noting the shift to corporate blue color.

Industrial Focus:

The manual covers specific industrial models, indicating Ford's broad market approach.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Historical Significance:

The historical context provided highlights the significant impact of Ford tractors, like the 8N's 'redbelly' nickname and the Golden Jubilee's commemorative status, indicating a legacy of innovation and popularity.