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All the fluid in the steering circuit has leaked out past the seals in the steering cylinder located behind the radiator. Can this cylinder be rebuilt? Looks like there are snap rings holding in the seal leading me to believe it can be reconditioned. Any comments? Is there a kit available to...

Is it OK to mix radial and bias ply tires on the rear wheels of my MF 231? Also, how about mixing tube and tubeless tires on the rear?

I need one 13.6 X 28 R1 tire, no wheel for my MF 231S to replace existing damaged Goodyear tire. Will travel reasonable distance to pick up. I'm located near Birmingham, Alabama.

I washed and waxed my MF in preparation for an upcoming church hayride. I noticed one rear tire is badly weathered and has a rather large cut in the sidewall. Its a Goodyear brand tire. The lugs are chewed up and it is overdue for replacement. The other rear is a Goodrich in very good shape. So...

I have had a Titan flail mower for several years now. It cuts OK and seems to be holding up (except for the well documented cracked top link tower brackets) OK. I have noticed a lot of noise coming from the underside of the mower. I'm wondering what it could be? The bearings and seals seem to...

I have noticed the oil level on the engine dipstick has risen a barely perceptible amount over the winter. This indicates that diesel fuel may be leaking into the engine sump from the front seal on the injection pump. Question is with proper tools and some engine repair skills, should I replace...

Does anyone now the taper callout (spec) for the steering shaft where the wheel mounts? I need to fabricate an adapter for mine. Thanks in advance.

Perkins powered 231S. I need to remove the starter for service and rebuild. Does anybody have a exploded view of the starter motor mounting fastener details? I can't see behind the starter to determine what to loosen. Thank you in advance.

My 231S is making some strange clanking noises at idle after working hard in summer heat. Once cooled and restarted, the clanking disappears. I suspect the scotch pump is shot. Also, my 3 point goes up fine but lowers very slowly regardless of the fast-slow setting. I suspect the cover must come...

I see this new model selling for under $16,000.00. That's seems like a bargain for a 4600 lb. 45 HP utility tractor. Do any of you out there have one? The engine apparently needs no DEF. Not familiar with Simpson, the engine manufacturer. If you have one, let us hear from you.

Yeah, I know...this has likely been addressed previously. If so, sorry. My MF has clamshell fenders and so no flat surface for a cupholder. I want to carry one of those steel cups with a plastic lid similar to this Amazon.com: COMOOO 3oz Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Travel Mug - Stainless...

I have noticed lately that when mowing areas that were done without the engine governor having to go to the limit, requires more intervention by the engine governor. The Perkins runs and starts like new without wet stacking ever, no smoke at start, no black smoke when loaded and uses no engine...

I'm going to buy an battery impact wrench, likely a 1/2" drive model for use on the tractor (most everything else is wrenchable with 3/8" drive tools). However, I am not certain what to buy so, I need your help. Here are my guidelines; 1- I wrench only ocassionally so, I don't need a commercial...

My flail mower (made in China) recently developed a severe vibration. I crawled around under it while running at idle to determine the source of the vibration. Nothing in the rotating system was amiss, no missing hammers, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. I did observe what I thought was a bit...

When the backhoe is attached to the MF1700 series SCUT, are the 3 point arms removed? Details please. I'm considering buying one and need to know. Thanks.

I have the subject manual on CD. It is of no use to me. It carries MF# 1856 705 M4. If anyone is interested let me know and I'll send it along.

My 2003 MF231S sat in the garage over winter on the battery charger. Today, I fired it up and began mowing with the still attached flail mower. The mower operates fine as does the tractor but the rear lift arms are very slow to go up when the lift lever is moved. All was well last fall when I...

I have 6 acres that is in clover and weeds and some light brush. I mow it routinely with a flail mower. There are still some rocks and trash that surface from time to time. I am located in middle Alabama with somewhat firm but not hard red clay soil. I wish to plow the soil and seed with...

Anybody have one? Looks like they are Chinese, made by Jinma. There is a used one for sale nearby and the price is attractive. Model is N700. Little info available. Any thoughts or comments?

When I'm through using an implement on my 3 point, I park the tractor with the implement in the air thereby loading the hydraulic system with the implement weight. Over night, (depending on implement weight) the 3 point will show some leak down over night (my M-F 231S is 2003 vintage). Before...

Agrex sells a cable operated manual, remote control accessory for their rotary spreaders. It costs over $300.00. It consists of a handle, mounting plate and a push-pull style cable assembly that operates the dosing disc. This allows operation of the spreader from the tractor seat. I wonder if...

I have a disc harrow with two rows of gangs, 6 ft long. The implement weighs about 500 lbs, not near enough to provide adequate bite when tilling up my clover cover crop and preparing the ground for Bermuda seed. There are plenty of downed trees here in Alabama due to recent rain and storms. I...

Once again, I am attempting to add a hydraulic top link to my 231S. I have a new cylinder with check valves and have attached it to the existing hydraulic QDs at the rear of the tractor. I get no action. My 3 point works fine and lifts implements without issue. There is a TS300 diverter valve...

The crankcase breather systems on diesel engine are often overlooked. This was the demise of the 350 C.I. diesel engine used in several GM cars in the 1980s...the crankcase breather would malfunction and the engine would spit oil everywhere causing lubrication issues. BTW, that 350 CI diesel...

My 231S has no FEL. There is a two way valve on the right fender. I have attached a cylinder to the lines but get no action. What so I need to get the top link cylinder to extend and retract?

Started the engine today and the tech needle was intermittent. Shortly afterwards, the tach went to zero with the engine at idle. I wiggled the tach cable jacket to no avail. What's wrong? I'm stumped. :confused::anyone:

My M-F 231S is equipped with a Perkins 3 cylinder diesel engine which has run flawlessly since I bought the tractor used. I would like to check the injectors and fuel pump to make sure all is well. What do I need to do?

I bought my M-F used two years ago. When I received the tractor, the battery looked somewhat questionable, the cables were ragged, there was no battery hold down and while it would start the tractor, I just never trusted the battery. I store my tractor indoors and keep it on a smart battery...

I have found that disc harrows are usually a bit light when attempting to bite deeper in the red clay soil we have here in Alabama. So, I'm going to add some weight to my disc. My idea is to weld some pipes vertically at the corners of the frame then, make some weights from plastic coffee cans...

I have this Howse box blade. It uses slotted ripper shanks that are held in place with jam pins, a poor design IMO. I wish to modify the shank mountings by welding ears onto the square steel tube that the shanks mount in. The ears will be located on either side of the shank mounting slot. The...

The 3 cylinder Perkins diesel engine has a pretty loud bark when working and idling. Is there a way to quiet the exhaust note on this engine? The current exhaust is the vertical pipe and muffler.

I have a 55 gal poly barrel, a cheap 12 VDC Ebay pump and some reinforced plastic tubing. I have made a spray rig with these components which works quite well for hand spraying with a wand. The 55 gallon is way too big. I'm going to get a used 30 gallon poly barrel. I also have some left over...

I am attempting to remove the knob on the rotary headlight switch on my 231 but, I cannot see the set screw to determine the head type; blade, Phillips, hex or whatever. I've tried poking several things into the set screw hole but, nothing turns the set screw. Help someone. Thank you. def

The Perkins runs fine, starts easily and is smooth at working RPM (~1600RPM). But, the exhaust has a rather loud bark to it. It is equipped with the OE vertical pipe/muffler assembly. I'm wondering if there is an exhaust system that is quieter without restricting engine breathing. Of course, I...

Some of our tractors suffer from cracked plastic steering wheels likely from sitting outdoors in the elements. My M-F 231 wheel looks like junk. I'm thinking about ways to repair it and restore the cracked spokes. As for the wheel, there are kits for stitching on a new leather cover (~$11.00)...

MF 231S, 2003, made in Turkey. Inspecting the alternator shows that the copper slip ring assembly is worn away so badly the phenolic plastic base is showing...in other words, the copper has worn away. I'm not sure of the alternator manufacturer (possibly Bosch or Marelli?) but local dealer...

The 231 model weighs about 4200 lbs without an attachment. Most of my work will be disking and cutting with a flail mower, adding a max of about 700 lbs. The current rear tires (13.6 x 28) are chunked and worn. Do you recommend radials or bias ply? If bias, what ply rating? Who makes good tires...

Yeah, I know, headlights on a tractor...not all that exciting unless you are working at night and need to see where you are going. One of my MF 231S headlights has no reflecting material at the rear of the glass. I'm going to install HIDs in the headlights and need a replacement headlight. My...

I'm going to remove and free up the TS300 diverter valve on my M-F 231. It is stuck with paint and possibly corrosion. I'll want to be prepared with the correct replacement O-rings prior to forging ahead. I have searched for the parts but to no avail. Does anybody know the size(s) of the...

M-F 231S, 2003. I have this strange valve located on top of the transmission, in front of the seat. Two hydraulic lines go from the mystery valve to a two position control on the RH fender. Two lines go from the control to QDs on the rear RH fender. I wish to install a hydraulic top link and...

M-F 231S, 2003. There is this thing attached to the top of the transmission just in front of the seat. It has hydraulic hoses attached to it. There is a little metal rod attached that sticks up in the air about 4 inches. Looks to be some sort of valve. There is no mention of it in the operators...

M-F 231S. The temperature gauge is junk (needle is off the movement). New gauge is on order. I would like to confirm the signal from the engine temperature sending unit (the temperature sensor) but, I do not know the magnitude of the electrical signal. I suspect it is voltage meaning the...

I am attempting to replace the outer air filter on my 231S. The current outer filter has a dished steel plate with a captive wing nut that secures the filter in the housing and locates the filter over the inner filter. I ordered a WIX 46319 filter but the filter, while the correct dimension, did...

I was recently perusing the web to learn a bit more about my recent MF 231S acquisition. My model was manufactured by Uzel, a large Turkish manufacturer of tractors. When I went to visit the Uzel website, I find it is now a **** sight with no connection to tractor production. Want a hot date...

I just got a 2003 231S. Of course, no books came with it. So, let me ask you M-F experts some questions; 1- Where can I get an operators manual for the 231S? 2- Tire pressures? My 231S has no FEL, weighs about 4100 lbs. 3- There is some sort of adjustment near the transmission dip stick. What...

I've got a 50 gallon plastic chemical barrel that I want to convert into a homemade sprayer. I'll power the spray pump with 12 VDC from the tractor's electrical system. I'll mount it on a small trailer. I figure I'll need the following; 1- 12VDC pump. 2- Fittings for the barrel (pickup tube...

I just bot a used MF 231S...hasn't even arrived here in Dixieland yet. I need a FEL for it. I am finding that a FEL for the tractor costs as much as the tractor itself. Any suggestions? Are there used FELs for this tractor? If so, I'm not having any luck finding them. :anyone: I priced a...

I have 5 acres that I am about to plant in wheat and hulled Bermuda. The land is rolling with some trees and open areas. I'll cut and disc in the wheat next season and await the Bermuda. Eventually, there will be some houses and buildings on the property but the bulk will remain grass with some...