Massey Ferguson 35X service schedule
Massey Ferguson 35 · 1962–1964 (some built into 1965)
Every maker's service job for the Massey Ferguson 35X, counted in hours, with the oils, filters and parts each one needs. Add your tractor to Farmyard Workshop and it works out what's due from your hours and dates, and keeps the service history.
Track your 35X for freeVersions: 6-speed gearbox (6 forward, 2 reverse); Multi-Power (12 forward, 4 reverse)
Service intervals
| Job | When |
|---|---|
| Engine oil and filter change | when needed |
| Transmission and hydraulic oil change | when needed |
| Fuel filter change and bleeding | when needed |
Service jobs and parts
Engine oil and filter change
Engine · when needed
Clean oil is the cheapest protection the engine gets. No source gave the 35X change interval, so check your handbook. The filter is changed with the oil every time.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 1 | ≈5.7 L; grade: check your handbook | check your handbook |
| Oil filter (spin-on) | 1 | Agriline lists this spin-on filter for the 35 3-cylinder (cross-refers to 1447082M2). Some engines still have the original canister element, so check which you have | 3621287M1 |
Step-by-step
- Park on level ground, lower any implement to the ground, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
- Run the engine to warm the oil, then let it stand a few minutes. Hot oil burns, so wear gloves.
- Remove the sump drain plug and let the oil drain fully. Refit it with a sound washer.
- Clean around the filter head. Unscrew the old filter (or on the canister type, undo the centre bolt and remove the bowl and element).
- Wipe the filter head face clean and make sure the old seal has come off.
- Smear clean oil on the new seal and fit the filter by hand until it touches, then about three-quarters of a turn more. Do not over-tighten.
- Refill to the full mark on the dipstick.
- Start the engine, check for leaks, stop it and recheck the level after a few minutes.
Tools: Drain tray (10 L), Spanner for sump plug, Filter strap wrench, Funnel, Rags, Gloves
Transmission and hydraulic oil change
Transmission · when needed
The gearbox, back axle and hydraulics share about 30 litres of oil. No source gave a change interval, so check your handbook and change it if it is milky or dirty.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission/hydraulic oil | 1 | SAE 80. ≈30.3 L; grade: check your handbook | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Park on level ground, lower the linkage and any implement fully to the ground, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
- Move the hydraulic lever to lower so no pressure is trapped in the lift.
- If the tractor has been working, let the oil cool a little; it can be hot enough to burn.
- Remove both transmission drain plugs. Owners warn that watery oil stays behind in one section if you only drain one.
- Clean and refit the drain plugs.
- Fill slowly. Oil takes time to pass from the gearbox to the hydraulic section, and filling fast makes it easy to overfill.
- Run the engine, raise and lower the linkage, lower it again, stop the engine and recheck the dipstick after it settles.
Tools: Large drain tray (40 L), Spanners for both drain plugs, Funnel or pump, Rags
Fuel filter change and bleeding
Fuel · when needed
The DPA injection pump is ruined by dirt or water. No source gave a 35X interval or part number, so check your handbook.
| Part | Qty | Notes | Part number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel filter element | 1 | CAV 296-type element listed for the 35 3-cylinder (also 836218M91) | 3405418M1 |
| Filter sealing rings | 1 | Check your handbook | check your handbook |
Step-by-step
- Stop the engine, take the key out, chock the wheels and keep naked flames away.
- Clean the outside of the filter before opening it.
- Drain the filter, undo the centre bolt and remove the element. Wipe the bowl clean.
- Fit the new element with new sealing rings and tighten the centre bolt. Do not over-tighten.
- Bleed the system as your handbook describes: usually the filter vent first, then the injection pump vents, using the lift pump hand lever until fuel comes out with no bubbles.
- Do not crank the starter for more than 30 seconds at a time; let it cool between tries.
Tools: Spanners, Container for fuel, Lint-free rag
Oils, fluids and capacities
| System | Oil or spec | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Perkins A3.152 2.5 L 3-cylinder diesel, 44.5 hp at 2,250 rpm | |
| Engine oil | Check your handbook. The Ferguson Club says the 35X was designed to use one oil type for the engine, gearbox, hydraulics and steering box. | ≈5.7 L (6 US qt) (TractorData, Perkins 3-cylinder MF 35). Check your handbook for the figure with a filter change. |
| Coolant | Check your handbook | |
| Valve clearances | Check your handbook | |
| Transmission, differential and hydraulics (shared) | Check your handbook. A spec site gives SAE 80 GL1; the Ferguson Club says one oil type for engine, gearbox, hydraulics and steering. | ≈30.3 L (8 US gal), both gearboxes (TractorData) |
| Steering box | Check your handbook | Check your handbook |
| Fuel tank (diesel) | Diesel | ≈38.6 L (TractorData; another spec site gives 52.6 L, see notes) |
Specifications
| Engine power | 44.5 hp (33.2 kW) at 2,250 rpm |
| PTO power (maximum) | 41.5 hp |
| Torque | 119 lb ft at 1,300 rpm |
| Weight | ≈1,497 kg (3,302 lb) |
| Tyres | Front 6.00-16 (or 4.00-19), rear 12.4/11-28 (or 11.2/10-28) |
| Tyre pressures | Check your handbook |
| Linkage | Category I, position and draft control |
| Hydraulic lift | ≈1,134 kg (2,500 lb); 2,000 psi, 14 L/min |
| PTO | 540 rpm at 1,500 engine rpm (TractorData lists 1,700 rpm after 1963, so check yours) |
| Clutch | 279 mm (11 in) dry disc; single clutch on basic models, dual clutch on De Luxe |
Known problems
Hard cold starting
The Ferguson Club notes the 35X needs a good battery and a working inlet manifold heater plug to start well in cold weather.
One oil for everything
The 35X was designed to run one oil type in the engine, gearbox, hydraulics and steering box. Find out what is in yours before topping up, and don't mix oils without checking.
Water left in the transmission
The gearbox and hydraulic sections each have a drain plug. Owners report that watery oil stays behind if only one is drained.
Overfilling the transmission
Oil passes slowly from the gearbox into the hydraulic section, so a fast fill reads low and gets topped up too far. Fill slowly and recheck after it settles.
PTO speed varies by year
Sources give 540 rpm at 1,500 engine rpm, and 1,700 rpm on tractors after 1963. Check the PTO speed on your tractor before using 540 rpm implements.
Repair guides
- Head gasket replacement (Perkins 3.152) (Hard, 6–8 hours): Coolant loss with no visible leak, bubbles in the radiator, white smoke, oil in the coolant or water in the oil, or a blow between cylinders on a compression test.
- Hard cold starting: battery, starter and heater plug checks (Moderate, 1–2 hours): Engine turns slowly or will not fire in cold weather, but starts when warm.
- Water pump, thermostat and fan belt (3-cylinder Perkins) (Moderate, 2–4 hours): Coolant dripping from the pump's weep hole, a growling or wobbling pump pulley, overheating, or an engine that never warms up.
- Clutch worn or not freeing: splitting and dual clutch checks (Hard, 10–14 hours to split and rebuild): Slipping with correct free travel, grating gears, or the PTO keeps turning with the pedal fully down on a dual (two-stage) clutch.
- Drum brake adjustment, balance and shoe renewal (Moderate, 1 hour to adjust; 3–4 hours to renew shoes both sides): Tractor pulls to one side with the pedals locked together, long pedal travel, weak brakes, or brakes that drag and get hot.
- Multi-Power stuck in low or slipping in high (Specialist, 1 hour of checks; a split and strip for internal repairs): Only low range works, high range slips or will not engage, the tractor freewheels downhill in low, or Multi-Power works when cold and fails when warm.
The full step-by-step guides are in Farmyard Workshop once you add your tractor.
Parts list with genuine part numbers
Genuine AGCO numbers whose farmingparts.com listing names the MF 35, plus 3 Granit aftermarket brake parts; plus MF 35 / 35X tractor AGCO parts book (A3.152 diesel; letters in the book key serial ranges)
Bearings and seals
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 190975M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Gasket, Cylinder Block | 826047M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Oil Seal, Rear Axle | 832741M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Quadrant Shaft | 181015M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Seal | 195501M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) |
Clutch and transmission
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaft | 181204M92 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) |
Fasteners and hardware
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | 353516X1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Bolt Pinion | 825776M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Clutch | 181121M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Exhaust Elbow | 891933M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Flat Washer | 353757X1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Hex Cap Screw | 353519X1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Hex Jam Nut | 353436X1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Internal Retaining Ring | 195512M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Nut | 376447X1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Pin | 180905M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Rivet Gear | 195648M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Sealing Washer | 180474M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Spring | 191221M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Spring Lock | 183614M2 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Tractor Differential | 180455M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Washer Mount | 890486M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Wheel Stud | 181328M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) |
Hydraulics and linkage
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Valve | 189427M92 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Tractor O-ring | 831452M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) |
Other parts
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pad Tank | 826785M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Strainer | 1851654M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Tractor Manual | 819045M4 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Tractor Shim | 183260M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) | |
| Tractor Shim | 183259M1 | Genuine AGCO number; listing names MF 35 as a fit (farmingparts.com) |
Brakes, steering and axles
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand brake lining set (4 pcs, 38 x 6 x 340) | 15415065 | Aftermarket: Granit 15415065. Wear part (search list and product page name MF 35 and MF 135; no genuine number found) | |
| Brake drum | 15415256 | Aftermarket: Granit 15415256. Wear part (search list and product page name MF 35 and MF 135; no genuine number found) | |
| Brake shaft spring | 15415719 | Aftermarket: Granit 15415719. (search list and product page name MF 35 and MF 135; no genuine number found) |
Engine oil filter (A3.152)
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter (current number per book key; replaces 30491 / 32590 on earlier engines) | 2654156 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter (earlier type A) | 30491 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter (earlier type B) | 32590 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter (alternative) | 35676 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter (alternative, second) | 30262 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter (type F, canister) | 2654026 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter element (type F) | 26540132 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter (later, type G) | 2654408 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter head (type G) | 37764251 | ||
| Oil filter joint | 0490520 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter gasket | 0730103 | Wear part |
Water pump (A3.152)
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water pump | 41312154 | ||
| Water pump repair kit | 58293 | Wear part | |
| Water pump shaft | 32346 | ||
| Water pump impeller | 0460022 | ||
| Water pump seal (A) | 2415209 | Wear part | |
| Water pump seal (B) | 2415207 | Wear part | |
| Water pump seal (C) | 2415208 | Wear part | |
| Water pump pulley | 31145631 | ||
| Water pump joint | 0490484 | Wear part |
Oil filter (23C engine)
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter assembly cartridge | 826137M91 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter body | 825271M1 | ||
| Oil filter seal | 827448M1 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter head seal | 827454M1 | Wear part | |
| Oil filter head gasket | 1850345M1 | Wear part |
Clutch (single/dual)
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch cover (C) | 1850837M91 | ||
| Clutch cover (D) | 1850838M91 | ||
| Clutch lever (D) | 1850196M1 | ||
| Clutch spring | 825534M1 | Wear part | |
| Clutch spring (A,C) | 1850203M1 | Wear part | |
| Clutch spring (D) | 1850236M1 | Wear part | |
| Clutch spring (C) | 1850202M1 | Wear part | |
| Clutch plate (D) | 1851668M1 | Wear part | |
| Clutch plate (C) | 1851666M1 | Wear part | |
| Clutch strut | 825644M1 |
Drum brakes
| Part | Part number | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake assembly complete | 827143M91 | ||
| Brake adjuster | 1850213M91 | Wear part | |
| Brake adjuster (second) | 1850215M91 | Wear part | |
| Brake shoe return spring | 1850217M1 | Wear part | |
| Brake spring | 1850219M1 | ||
| Brake spring | 825064M1 | ||
| Brake cup | 1850218M1 | Wear part | |
| Brake camshaft (without diff lock) | 827158M1 | ||
| Brake camshaft right (with diff lock) | 190969M1 | ||
| Brake pivot | 1851552M1 | ||
| Brake plate | 827147M1 |
Sources
- CAV fuel filter 3405418M1 / 836218M91 fits the 35 3-cylinder (UK specialist)
- Production dates, engine, power, torque, PTO, clutch types, tyres, single oil type, cold starting (owners' club)
- Years, weight, tyres, fuel tank, hydraulics, linkage, lift, PTO speeds
- Perkins A3.152 engine, firing order, idle range
- Gearbox types, 279 mm clutch, transmission oil 30.3 L
- Perkins 3-cylinder MF 35 engine oil capacity 5.7 L
- Spin-on oil filter 3621287M1 (fits 35 3-cylinder) and cross-references (UK specialist)
- Transmission oil SAE 80 GL1 and alternative fuel tank figure (spec site, low confidence)
- Drain both transmission plugs and fill slowly (owner reports)
- Listings naming MF 35 as a fit
- Granit hand brake lining 15415065
- Granit brake drum 15415256
- AGCO Parts book, MF 35/35X tractor
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