Ford 2000 service schedule

1. Stop the engine and keep naked flames away.
2. Open the drain plug on each filter in turn until clean fuel shows, then close it.
3. If a lot of fuel was let out, bleed the system.

Tools: Small container, Rags

1. Stop the engine.
2. Take off the radiator chaff screen and slacken the bowl thumbscrew.
3. Remove the cups, tip out oil and dirt, clean both cups and the mesh in the base of the body.
4. Refill both cups to the level mark with engine oil. Do not overfill.
5. Refit the cups and screen.

Tools: Drain tray, Paraffin, Rags

1. Transmission PTO clutch: free travel 29–35 mm, set at the operating rod clevis.
2. Live PTO clutch: free travel 35–41 mm, set at the adjusting screw in the clutch operating lever.
3. Brakes (drums cold): jack up one rear wheel, turn the adjuster through the back-plate slot until the wheel locks, then back off until it just turns freely. Repeat on the other side and road test with the pedals locked.

Tools: Spanners, Rule, Jack, stand and chocks, Screwdriver

1. Lower implements and stop the engine.
2. Grease the front wheel spindles, handbrake cross shaft and lever tube, brake and clutch pedal pivots, lift linkage rods and levelling box, power steering cylinder supports, diff lock pedal support and pick-up hitch spindles.
3. Clutch release bearing greaser (where fitted): half a turn every 50 hours, a full turn on continuous loader work.

Tools: Grease gun, Rags

1. Run the engine to normal temperature, park level, lower implements, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Remove the sump drain plug and drain the hot oil. Refit the plug.
3. Clean round the filter, remove the old element and its sealing ring.
4. Fit the new element with a new sealing ring.
5. Refill to the upper mark on the dipstick.
6. Start the engine, check for leaks, stop it, wait 15 minutes and recheck the dipstick.

Tools: Drain tray (10 L), Spanner for sump plug, Spanners for the filter, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

1. Stop the engine.
2. Press the belt midway between the pulleys: 13 mm total movement.
3. Adjust by slackening the generator mounting and strap bolts and moving the generator.

Tools: Spanners, Rule

1. Stop the engine and close the fuel tank shut-off valve.
2. Remove the filter bowl and throw away the element and sealing rings.
3. Wash the bowl and filter body with a brush and clean fuel.
4. Fit a new element and new sealing rings and refit.
5. Open the valve, slacken the filter bleed screws and work the lift pump until air-free fuel flows, then tighten.
6. Bleed the distributor pump at its bleed screw the same way, then slacken the injector pipe nuts and crank until bubble-free fuel flows from each. Tighten them.

Tools: Spanners, Clean brush, Clean fuel, Container, Rags

1. Remove the complete air cleaner.
2. Tip out the oil, wash cups and mesh in solvent and let them dry.
3. Refill the cups, reassemble and refit with all hose clips tight.

Tools: Spanners, Solvent tray, Rags

1. Chock the rear wheels and jack up one front wheel onto a stand.
2. Remove the cap, split pin, nut, washer, outer bearing, hub, retainer and inner bearing.
3. Clean and inspect; replace worn bearings.
4. Pack with No. 2 lithium grease and reassemble with a new retainer.
5. Tighten the nut while turning until there is slight drag, back off to the nearest slot and fit a new split pin.

Tools: Jack and axle stand, Chocks, Socket set, Pliers, Solvent

1. Engine cold. Remove the rocker cover.
2. Turn the engine until No. 1 is at TDC on its firing stroke.
3. Check the valves the handbook lists for this position: inlet 0.014–0.016 in, exhaust 0.017–0.019 in.
4. Turn one full turn and check the rest. Adjust with the screw and locknut, then refit the cover.

Tools: Feeler gauges, Ring spanner and screwdriver

1. Work the tractor so the oil is hot, park level and stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain.
3. Refit the drain plug and fill to the level plug hole.
4. Refit the level and filler plugs.

Tools: Drain tray (15 L), Spanners, Funnel

1. Park level, lower the lift arms fully, retract any external rams and stop the engine.
2. Work the levers to release trapped pressure, then drain.
3. Refit the drain plug and fill to the level plug hole.
4. Start the engine, raise the arms and extend any rams, then top up again. Lower the arms before leaving.

Tools: Drain tray (30 L), Spanners, Funnel or pump

1. Clean the outside of the pump thoroughly.
2. Detach the pump, drain and remove the reservoir and element.
3. Clean the reservoir, fit the new element and refit the pump on its locating lugs.
4. Fill, run the engine, turn lock to lock and top up with the wheels straight.

Tools: Spanners, Drain tray, Lint-free rags

1. Engine cold. Drain the radiator and block.
2. Flush with clean water.
3. Refill with 50% anti-freeze and water, run the engine, let it cool and top up.

Tools: Drain tray, Hose, Anti-freeze tester