Fordson Model F Tractor 1920 – Operation, Maintenance & Repair Manual | PDF Download
Fordson Model F Tractor Manual 1920 covers operation, servicing, maintenance, adjustments, repairs and fault finding.
Manual Details
- Step-by-step servicing and repair procedures – covering adjustments, dismantling, assembly and repairs
- Detailed illustrations and diagrams – showing components, repair procedures and mechanical operation
- Fault finding and remedies – helping diagnose starting, running, overheating, ignition and fuel problems
- Operation and maintenance information – covering correct operation, lubrication and routine care
- PDF format – for easy viewing on your computer, tablet or smart phone
- Bookmarked – so you can quickly find the information you need
Models Covered
- Fordson Model F Tractor 1920
What’s Included in This Manual
Tractor Operation
- Preparing the tractor for use
- Starting and stopping the engine
- Cold-weather starting
- Correct use of the throttle and spark controls
- Gear changing and clutch operation
- Tractor operating speeds
- Correct operation under load
- Daily checks and adjustments
Engine Servicing & Repairs
- Four-cylinder Fordson engine
- Pistons, piston rings and connecting rods
- Removing pistons and connecting rods
- Fitting and replacing piston rings
- Cylinder head removal
- Removing carbon deposits
- Connecting rod and main bearings
- Main bearing adjustment
- Removing the engine from the transmission
- Engine dismantling information
- Gaskets and reassembly
- Engine knocking and its causes
Valves & Timing
- Intake and exhaust valves
- Valve operation
- Valve timing
- Timing gears and timing marks
- Valve clearance
- Removing valves
- Valve grinding and servicing
- Diagnosing poor compression and valve problems
Fuel System & Vaporizer
- Gasoline and kerosene operation
- Fuel tanks and fuel supply
- Fordson vaporizer operation
- Vaporizer adjustment
- Needle valve adjustment
- Fuel mixture problems
- Vaporizer leaks
- Water and dirt in the fuel system
- Air washer operation and maintenance
Ignition System
- Fordson magneto
- Ignition coils
- Commutator operation and servicing
- Spark plugs
- Ignition adjustments
- Magneto removal
- Diagnosing magneto and ignition problems
- Difficult starting and misfiring
Cooling System
- Thermo-syphon cooling system
- Radiator operation and care
- Cooling water circulation
- Fan and fan belt
- Causes of overheating
- Diagnosing and correcting cooling problems
Transmission & Clutch
- Transmission operation
- Gear selection and shifting
- Transmission removal
- Clutch construction and operation
- Clutch removal and dismantling
- Slipping and sticking clutch problems
- Transmission lubrication
Rear Axle & Running Gear
- Rear axle
- Differential
- Rear axle removal
- Rear wheel removal
- Front axle removal
- Front wheel removal
- Steering gear
- Steering adjustments
- Running gear servicing
Lubrication & Maintenance
- Engine lubrication
- Transmission and rear axle lubrication
- Clutch and steering lubrication
- Correct oil levels and maintenance
- Cleaning and general tractor care
- Storage
- Ball bearing care
- Routine inspection and adjustments
Fault Finding & Diagnosis
- Engine fails to start
- Engine lacks power
- Irregular running and misfiring
- Engine stops suddenly
- Engine overheating
- Engine knocking
- Poor compression
- Fuel and vaporizer problems
- Ignition and magneto problems
- Practical causes and remedies to help locate faults
Please Note
This is a modern digital reproduction of the original 1920 Fordson Tractor Manual.
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Language: English
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