TRACTOR OPERATIONS FORD MOTORteal Smt FORD TRACTOR FORD 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK (i)|DENTIFICATION CODE NUMBERS are located on specific components of your tractor. Thase numbers will be important when ordering parts or requesting information from your authorised Ford Tractor Dealer and shoukd always be quoted in full. Have your dealer record these numbers in the appropriate spare provided. TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER TRACTOR SERIAL NUMBER AND PRODUCTION CODE . ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND PRODUCTION CODE 00¢Fo0+¢e25 TRANSMISSION PRODUCTION CODE REAR AXLE PRODUCTION CODE HYDRAULIC POWER LIFT PRODUCTION CODE HYDRAULIC PUMP PRODUCTION CODE. . CONTENTS This Operators Handbook has been specially prepared to familiarize you with the function, operation and regular servicing of the Ford Tange of tractors, Included in this range are the Ford 2000 and 3000 ‘Agricultural Highway, Narrow and Vineyard tractors and the Ford 4000 and 5000 Agricultural tractors. The details of operation and maintenance which are peculiar to Select-O-Speed tractors and Petrol engined tractors are covered in Sections K and L. These sections should be read in conjunction with the main book A. DRIVING THE TRACTOR The basic function of starting and driving the tractor, and the controls involved are covered in this section, You should pay particular attention to the 'pre-starting check’. the ‘running-in’ items and the safety precautions. Controls relating to the operation of the tractor hydraulics and power take-off aro detailed under separate sections. B. THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM This section describes the use of Draft and Position Control and also covers the operation of the other major components and operating controls in the Hydraulic system, Cc. POWER TAKE-OFF OPERATION This section details the various types of Power Take-Off (PTO) available with Ford tractors, D. ATTACHMENT OF IMPLEMENTS This section covers the use and adjustment of the three-point linkage and standard swinging drawbar. Also detailed is the towbar which is standard on the Highway tractors. —. WHEELS AND TYRES This section lists the standard tyres available and the recom- mended working pressures. Also detailed is front and rear track adjustment and the liquid ballasting of tyres. i)