Massey Ferguson 5S.125 service schedule

1. Warm the engine, park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and any implement, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Let it stand a few minutes. Hot oil burns, so wear gloves.
3. Remove the sump plug and let the oil drain fully.
4. Remove the filter, check the old seal came off, and wipe the filter head clean.
5. Oil the new filter seal and fit it hand-tight.
6. Refit the plug and fill with the oil your handbook specifies to the full mark.
7. Run the engine for a minute, check for leaks, stop it and recheck the level.

Tools: Drain tray (20 L), Filter wrench, Spanner for sump plug, Funnel, Rags, Gloves

1. Stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels. Keep naked flames away.
2. Clean around the filters before opening anything.
3. Drain any water from the separator bowl into a container.
4. Remove the old filters and fit the new ones with clean seals.
5. Prime the system as your handbook describes. Never crack open the high-pressure pipes on a common-rail engine.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Tools: Container for fuel, Filter wrench, Rags, Gloves

1. Stop the engine, take the key out and let the exhaust and dosing system cool.
2. Clean around the filter cap so no dirt gets in. AdBlue is corrosive, so wear gloves.
3. Remove the old filter and fit the new one as your handbook shows.
4. Rinse any spilt AdBlue off with water and check the display for warnings after starting.

Tools: Filter cap tool (check your handbook), Rags, Gloves, Container

1. Stop the engine and take the key out. Never run the engine with the filter out.
2. Open the housing and take out the outer element. Only remove the inner element when replacing it.
3. Wipe the housing out with a damp cloth. Do not blow dirt down the intake.
4. Fit the new element(s), check they seat evenly and close the housing.

Tools: Torch, Damp cloth

1. Park on level ground, lower the linkage, loader and implements fully, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. With the engine off, work the spool and linkage controls to relieve hydraulic pressure.
3. Let hot oil cool for a while, then drain it from the drain plugs.
4. Refit the plugs and fit new filters.
5. Fill with the specified oil, run the engine, work the hydraulics through their full travel, lower everything and recheck the level.

Tools: Large drain tray (60 L), Spanners, Filter wrench, Pump or funnel, Gloves

1. Park on level ground, lower implements, stop the engine, take the key out and chock the wheels.
2. Turn the wheels so each hub plug is in the drain position your handbook shows.
3. Drain the axle centre and both hubs.
4. Refit the plugs and fill each to its level plug.

Tools: Drain tray, Spanners, Oil pump or squeeze bottle

1. Stop the engine and take the key out.
2. Open the filter covers and remove the elements, wearing a dust mask.
3. Fit new filters and check the covers seal.

Tools: Screwdriver, Dust mask

1. Only work on a cold engine. Open the cap slowly to let pressure out.
2. Drain the radiator and block into a tray. Dispose of old coolant properly.
3. Refit the plugs and fill with the coolant your handbook specifies.
4. Run the engine to working temperature with the heater on, let it cool and top up.

Tools: Drain tray, Hose, Coolant test strips