Mahindra workshop manual

[dlearyfun]

Can anyone out there comment on the accuracy of Mahindra workshop manuals? Particularly the 4110 model. I ask this because I would like to get one, however not if it is written (translated?) the same as the 4110 operators manual. I have seen this situation before in earlier Japanese cars. The manuals were sometimes so badly translated, they were useless. Except as entertaining reading if you needed a few laughs. In the case of the 4110, it is an Indian company selling a Korean tractor in the US. Could it have been translated twice? First from Korean to Indian and then from Indian to English. Here are several examples: Regarding the Draft control lever. "Soil engaging implements can be set for precision work by using draft control. By mounting the lever forward. The depth increase & by moving the lever backwards the depth increases."
Another example concerns engine idling. In the does and dont's section. "Don't allow the engine to run idle for a long period." Yet in the section on warming up in cold weather, the following: "Below -4F time for warm up is given as Over 40 minutes"
If the workshop manual is written in this way, I might be instructed to put the clutch back in backwards or the thermostat upside down.

[knute_m]

I have a 15-series tractor, and although I have the shop manual only as long term insurance, it really isn't needed. The operator's manual that comes with the 15-series tractor covers most everything needed for routine mainteance and repairs. Things like adjusting the brakes, all lubrication, specifications, electrical diagram, etc., are all covered satisfactorily.

I would hope it would be many years before I need to do major work, like a clutch replacement, engine overhaul, etc.

Knute

[jwcinpk]

I have the service manual on the 6000 from 2004 and I'm not impressed! Translation is rough and there virtually no instructions that I found helpful. Only pictures and diagrams that help me.
They need a Chilton manual for these tractors!

[skipmarcy]

I got the manual for mine when I bought the tractor in 2002, haven't seen a later printing of one but mine is terrible. The good point about it is that is has all the specs. you'll need and some of the exploded views, but forget the procedures or photos. Also, the engine is not included in my shop manual, I was told by a dealer that it was a seperate manual.

[coffeeman]

Originally Posted by dlearyfun

Can anyone out there comment on the accuracy of Mahindra workshop manuals? Particularly the 4110 model. I ask this because I would like to get one, however not if it is written (translated?) the same as the 4110 operators manual. I have seen this situation before in earlier Japanese cars. The manuals were sometimes so badly translated, they were useless. Except as entertaining reading if you needed a few laughs. In the case of the 4110, it is an Indian company selling a Korean tractor in the US. Could it have been translated twice? First from Korean to Indian and then from Indian to English. Here are several examples: Regarding the Draft control lever. "Soil engaging implements can be set for precision work by using draft control. By mounting the lever forward. The depth increase & by moving the lever backwards the depth increases."
Another example concerns engine idling. In the does and dont's section. "Don't allow the engine to run idle for a long period." Yet in the section on warming up in cold weather, the following: "Below -4F time for warm up is given as Over 40 minutes"
If the workshop manual is written in this way, I might be instructed to put the clutch back in backwards or the thermostat upside down.

I remember one in my manual on oil change. Add oil if tractor "wants" more.

I have a question since I have lost or misplaced my manual. Grease fittings? I grease the ones that are easy to find. Front wheel tire rod ends and the ball joints. There is a fitting behind radiator where front drive shaft seems to ride. I grease two fittings below floor boards just to left or right of brake and clutch. Are there any important fittings I am missing?

Cheers...Coffeeman