minnesota774
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- Massey Ferguson 1526
Hey all,
I have a 2019 Massey Ferguson 1526 Hydro. I have the owners manual that came with it (4283436M5) and the service manual which I purchased. (4283439M1).
I am really surprised at home many inconsistencies and inaccuracies there are in the owner's manual, especially in comparison with the service manual. Some examples:
This goes on and on with inconsistencies. There are other minor things the service manual says to replace (radiator hoses, for example) that the owner manual does not.
What is a guy to really do? I bought this thing new and want to really take care of it and follow the recommendations. Is this normal that manuals are this different?
I have a 2019 Massey Ferguson 1526 Hydro. I have the owners manual that came with it (4283436M5) and the service manual which I purchased. (4283439M1).
I am really surprised at home many inconsistencies and inaccuracies there are in the owner's manual, especially in comparison with the service manual. Some examples:
Item | Owner's Manual | Service Manual |
Transmission system capacity | 8 Liters | 18 Liters (correct) |
Front Axle Oil | Permatran Hydraulic fluid Replace every 300 hours. | #80 weight gear oil Inspect every 200 hours. Replace every 600 hours. |
Engine Oil Change | Every 150 hours | Every 100 hours |
Engine Oil Filter | Every 150 hours | Every 200 hours |
Air Cleaner Element | Inspection, clean or replace every 50 hours | Wash every 100 hours. Replace every 600 hours or every 1 year. |
Radiator | Flush every 1 year | Flush every 2 years |
Reserve tank (coolant) | No mention | Wash every 100 hours. Replace every 600 hours or every 2 years. |
Transmission Oil & Filter | Replace every 300 hours | Replace every 200 hours |
Fuel Filter element | Replace and bleed every 300 hours | Wash every 100 hours Replace every 400 hours |
Front Axle fore and aft | Check and adjsut every 300 hours | Inspect every 600 hours |
Tightening of tie-rod ends | Inspect and adjust every 200 hours | Inspect and adjust every 300 hours |
Tighten wheel nuts | Adjust daily (Really!?) | Inspect every 100 hours |
This goes on and on with inconsistencies. There are other minor things the service manual says to replace (radiator hoses, for example) that the owner manual does not.
What is a guy to really do? I bought this thing new and want to really take care of it and follow the recommendations. Is this normal that manuals are this different?