Information and InstructionsThis individual shop manual is one unit of a series on wheel type tractors. Contained in it are the necessary specifi-

cations and the brief but terse procedural data needed by a mechanic when repairing a tractor on which he has had noprevious actual experience.

The material is arranged in a systematic order beginning with an index which is followed immediately by a Table ofCondensed Service Specifications. These specifications include dimensions, fits, clearances and timing instructions.Next in order of arrangement is the procedures paragraphs.

In the procedures paragraphs, the order of presentation starts with the front axle system and steering and pro-ceeding toward the rear axle. The last paragraphs are devoted to the power take-off and power lift systems. Inter-spersed where needed are additional tabular specifications pertaining to wear limits, torquing, etc.

HOW TO USE THE INDEX

Suppose you want to know the procedure for R&R (remove and reinstall) of the engine camshaft. Your first step is tolook in the index under the main heading of ENGINE until you find the entry “Camshaft.” Now read to the right whereunder the column covering the tractor you are repairing, you will find a number which indicates the beginning para-graph pertaining to the camshaft. To locate this wanted paragraph in the manual, turn the pages until the running indexappearing on the top outside corner of each page contains the number you are seeking. In this paragraph you will findthe information concerning the removal of the camshaft.

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SHOP MANUAL

MASSEY-FERGUSON

MF 3505

MODELS

MF 3525 MF 3545

Tractor model and serial numbers are stamped ona plate attached to right side of instrument console.Engine serial number is stamped on left side of cyl-inder block next to fuel ii\jection pump. Transmissionserial number is stamped on right side of transmis-sion housing next to powershift and four wheel drivesolenoids. Rear axle serial number is stamped on up-per right rear comer of rear axle center housing. Cabserial number is stamped on a plate mounted on rearshelf area inside the cab and is also stamped on leftfront cab pillar

INDEX (By Starting Paragraph)

Models3505, 3525, 3545

BRAKESAdjustment .131Brake Discs 134Fluid and Bleeding 132Master Cylinders 133Parking Brake 135

CABRemove and Reinstall 190

COOLING SYSTEMRadiator 80Thermostat 81Water Pump 82

DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMFilters and Bleeding 58Fuel Uft Pump 60Iryection Nozzles 61Irgection Pump 70

DIFFERENTIAL & BEVEL DRIVE GEARSBevel Pinion and Ring Gear 125Differential 121Differential Lock 126, 127Tractor Split 120

Models3505, 3525, 3545

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAlternator 84Starter Motor 86

ENGINEAssembly, R&R 36Auxiliary Drive Shaft 45Camshaft and Cam Followers 46Connecting Rods and Bearings 50Crankshaft and Bearings 51Crankshaft Oil Seals 52Cylinder Head 37Cylinder Sleeves 49Flywheel 54Oil Pan 55Oil Pump 56Pistons, Pins and Rings 48Rocker Arms 41Timing Gears and Cover 43Valves and Seats 38Valve Clearance AcUustment 42Valve Guides 39Valve Springs 40

ENGINE CLUTCHAc^ustment 90

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INDEX (CONT.)

Models3505, 3525, 3545

ENGINE CLUTCH (Cont.)Master Cylinder 91Release Bearing Carrier and Slave Cylinder . . . . 93Remove and Reinstall 95Tractor Split 94

FRONT SYSTEM (Two Wheel Drive)Axle Main Member 1Front Axle Support 2Front Wheel Hub and Bearings 3Spindles and Bushings 4Tie Rod and Ibe-in 5

FRONT WHEEL DRIVEAxle, R&R 6Axle Shaft and Universal Joint 11Differential and Bevel Drive Gears 12Differential Lock 15Pivot Housing and Kingpins 9, 10Transfer Case and Hydraulic Clutch 16Wheel Hub, Spindle and Planetary Gears 8

HYDRAUUC LIFT SYSTEMAdjustments 172Draft Sensing Shaft 179Electronic Lift Controls 170Lift Cover 176Lift Cylinders 178Ibsting 158

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (Auxiliary)Auxiliary Valves 187, 188Hydraulic Pump 185Relief Valve 184Test and Adjust 180

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (Main)Fluid and Filters 145Hydraulic Pump 151

Models3505, 3525, 3545

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (Main) (Cont.)Lubrication Flow Divider Valve 153Oil Cooler Relief Valve 155Tfest and Adjust 146

POWER TAKE-OFFBrake 136Clutch 138Control Valve 142Countershaft and Drive Gears 137Driven Gears 141Output Shaft and Bearings 140

REAR AXLE AND FINAL DRIVEAxle and Bearings 130Planetary Assembly 129Remove and Reinstall 128

STEERING SYSTEMFlow Priority Valve 23Pressure Tfest and Adjust 21Steering Column 30Steering Control Valve 24Steering Cylinders 26, 28

TRANSMISSIONGear Selector Cover 97Gear Shift Linkage 96Main Transmission 113Powershift Primary Unit 100Shift Rails and Forks 98Tractor Split 112

TURBOCHARGERIntercooler 79Overhaul 78Remove and Reinstall 77Trouble-shooting 75

DUAL DIMENSIONSThis service manual provides specifications in both U.S. Customary and Metric (Si) systems of measurement. Thefirst specification is given in the measuring system perceived by us to be the preferred system when servicing aparticular component, while the second specification (given in parenthesis) is the converted measurement. Forinstance, a specification of 0.011 inch (0.28 mm) would indicate that we feei the preferred measurement in this instanceis the U.S. Customary system of measurement and the Metric equivalent of 0.011 inch is 0.28 mm.

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