Target Audience:
Owners with basic mechanical skills, independent service professionals, and authorized dealer service departments.
Value Proposition:
Provides vehicle-specific, dealer-level repair information, enabling significant cost savings on maintenance and repairs, often paying for itself on basic tasks.
Content Quality:
Accurate, clear, and concise text with diagrams, illustrations, and wiring schematics.
Completeness:
Complete and intact, with no missing or corrupt parts or pages, covering all major topics.
Format Convenience:
PDF format for easy viewing on various devices (PC, Mac, phones, ebook readers) and convenient printing.
Primary Coverage:
Comprehensive Service and Repair
Secondary Coverage:
Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Maintenance
Estimated Page Count:
Detailed internal page count not specified, but described as 'full service and repair instruction' and 'all major topics are covered complete'.
Manual Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Engine:
Engine overhaul, tuning, diagnostics, cooling system, lubrication system, fuel system, exhaust system.
Transmission:
Gearbox repair, clutch service, differential, PTO (Power Take-Off) operation and repair.
Hydraulics:
Hydraulic system operation, pump service, cylinder repair, control valve adjustments, linkage maintenance.
Electrical:
Wiring schematics, starter system, charging system, lighting, instrumentation, battery service.
Chassis And Steering:
Front axle, rear axle, steering system overhaul, brake system service, wheel and tire maintenance.
Body And Frame:
Body panel repairs, cab structure, fenders, drawbar, mounting points.
Maintenance:
Regular servicing, lubrication, fluid changes, filter replacements, inspection schedules.
Repair:
Step-by-step repair instructions for all major mechanical and electrical components.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for identifying and resolving common and uncommon issues.
Diagnostics:
Fault finding guides and systematic diagnostic approaches.
Depth:
Detailed technical specifications, torque values, clearances, and rebuild procedures, equivalent to dealer-level service information.
Compatibility:
All versions of Windows and Mac
Printability:
Printable, allowing users to print specific pages as needed.
Binding Type:
N/A (Digital PDF download)
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital PDF download)
Engine Type:
Diesel (Specific engine displacements and configurations will vary across the 255, 265, 275, 270, and 290 models, typically Perkins or similar heavy-duty diesel engines).
Horsepower Range:
Typically ranges from approximately 45 HP for the 255 to over 70 HP for the 290. Exact figures depend on specific model and engine variant.
Torque:
Specifications for torque will be detailed within the manual for each specific engine variant.
Injection System:
Details on injection pump calibration, injector service, and fuel filters will be provided.
Transmission Type:
Manual transmission with multi-speed gearboxes (e.g., 8-speed, 12-speed, or 16-speed options depending on the model).
Pto Options:
Details on Power Take-Off (PTO) systems, including standard and live PTO configurations.
Gear Shifting:
Procedures for clutch adjustment, gear selection, and maintenance of transmission components.
Instrumentation:
Basic analog instrumentation including tachometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and ammeter/voltmeter. Wiring schematics for these are included.
Pto Controls:
Information on the operation and maintenance of PTO engagement controls and safety features.
Lighting System:
Coverage of the tractor's lighting system, including headlights, taillights, and work lights.
Engine Oil Change:
Typically every 250-500 operating hours, depending on operating conditions. Manual will specify exact intervals and oil types.
Transmission Oil Change:
Intervals for transmission and hydraulic fluid change will be specified, often around 500-1000 operating hours.
Engine Oil:
API Service Classification CD or CE rated diesel engine oil, with specific viscosity grades (e.g., 15W-40 or 10W-30) recommended based on ambient temperature. Manual will provide exact specifications.
Transmission Hydraulic Fluid:
Massey Ferguson M-1127 or M-1129A or equivalent UTF (Universal Tractor Transmission Fluid) with specific viscosity and properties. Manual will specify exact type and capacity.
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze with corrosion inhibitors, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water. Manual will specify type and capacity.
Common Wear Points:
Manual will provide guidance on checking and maintaining wear items such as clutch, brakes, steering components, and hydraulic seals.
Electrical Issues:
Troubleshooting for common electrical faults, such as starter issues, charging system problems, and lighting circuit failures.
Manufacturer:
Massey Ferguson, a historically significant brand in agricultural machinery known for robust and reliable tractors.
Series Overview:
These models represent a range of medium-horsepower tractors popular in the 1970s and 1980s, known for their versatility in various farming applications.
Production Period:
Models generally produced from the mid-1970s through the 1980s.
