Massey Ferguson 1740M service schedule

1. With the engine off, remove the plug at the bottom of the clutch housing.
2. Let any water drain out. If oil comes out, a seal is leaking: see your dealer.
3. Refit the plug.

Tools: Spanner, Small tray

1. Park level and remove the front axle level/fill plug.
2. The oil should be up to the level the handbook shows; top up with Permatran 821 XL or equivalent.
3. Refit the plug.

Tools: Spanner, Oil pump or squeeze bottle

1. Park on firm level ground, lower implements, set the park brake, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Warm the engine first so the oil drains well; wear gloves as the oil will be hot.
3. Remove the sump drain plug and let the oil drain. Refit the plug with a sound washer.
4. Unscrew the old filter, clean the head, oil the new filter's seal and screw it on by hand until it seats, then tighten as the filter says.
5. Fill to the dipstick mark, run the engine for a minute, stop it, check for leaks and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (10 L), Socket set, Filter wrench, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

1. Park level, lower the linkage, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Remove the rear housing drain plug(s) and drain the oil.
3. Remove and clean the filter screen; fit new seals if they are damaged.
4. Change the oil filter, oiling the new seal first.
5. Refit the plugs and fill with Permatran 821 XL or equivalent to the mark.
6. Run the engine, work the linkage and steering, then recheck the level and look for leaks.

Tools: Large drain tray (50 L), Socket set, Filter wrench, Paraffin and brush, Funnel or barrel pump

1. Stop the engine and let it cool.
2. Clear chaff and dirt from the screens and fins, blowing through from the engine side.
3. Check the fins for damage and straighten bent ones carefully.

Tools: Air line, Soft brush

1. Park level, stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Remove the drain plugs (centre housing and hubs where fitted) and the fill plug, and drain the oil.
3. Refit the drain plugs, fill with Permatran 821 XL or equivalent to the level plug, and refit the plug.

Tools: Drain tray (10 L), Spanner, Oil pump

1. Stop the engine, let it cool and take the key out. No smoking or flames.
2. Close the fuel tap if fitted, then remove the filter bowl or cartridge and throw the old element away.
3. Clean the bowl, fit the new element with new seals and refit.
4. Open the tap and bleed the air out of the fuel system as the handbook describes before starting.

Tools: Drain tray, Filter wrench, Rags

1. Only check with the engine cold. Take the key out.
2. Remove the rocker cover and turn the engine to set each cylinder at top dead centre on compression.
3. Check the inlet clearance is 0.2 mm (0.008 in). For the exhaust figure, check your handbook.
4. Adjust if needed, recheck, and refit the cover. Have the dealer do it if you are not sure.

Tools: Feeler gauges, Spanners, Socket set

1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Check the belts for cracks, glazing and fraying.
3. Check the tension as the handbook describes and adjust at the alternator if needed.

Tools: Spanners, Ruler

1. Let the engine cool fully before removing the radiator cap.
2. Open the radiator and engine drains and drain the coolant.
3. Close the drains, fill with 50/50 coolant and bleed air out as the handbook describes.
4. Run the engine to working temperature, let it cool and top up the radiator and reserve tank.

Tools: Drain tray (10 L), Funnel, Spanner

1. Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2. Check the starter and alternator mountings and terminals are tight and clean.
3. Check and tighten bolts on the outside of the engine.
4. At 3,000 hours, have the turbocharger checked for play and oil leaks.

Tools: Socket set, Multimeter

1. Open the cab filter housing and remove the filter.
2. Blow it out gently from the clean side, or fit a new one if it is damaged or very dirty.
3. Check the air-conditioner elements and clean them. Refit everything.

Tools: Screwdriver, Air line (low pressure)

1. With the engine off and cool, check the steering and fuel hoses for cracks, chafing, swelling and leaks.
2. Tighten loose clips and replace any damaged hose.

Tools: Torch, Spanners