Massey-Ferguson 35 Tractor Workshop Service Manual (1956–1964)

This Massey-Ferguson workshop service manual covers the 1956–1964 Model 35 tractor, identified as MF 35 and FE-35, with procedures for Standard and De Luxe equipment.

Section Bookmarks and Wiring Detail

Finding sections and reading diagrams. Seventeen bookmarks link to the opening page and major sections. The PDF has no built-in text search. Small wiring labels are readable with zoom, some page-edge characters are clipped, and photo clarity varies.

The download is one printable English PDF with 383 pages. That count includes the opening cover sheet, one duplicate of sheet C.121, and the section dividers and indexes.

Diesel Overhaul, Multi-Power, and Hydraulic Lift Service

These selected workshop topics give an overview of the manual. Other procedures cover radiator removal and front-wheel track adjustment.

• Diesel engine repair includes step-by-step instructions for engine removal, cylinder-head disassembly, and internal overhaul of the 23C and 3-A-152.
• Fuel and cooling service covers Zenith carburetor disassembly and adjustment, CAV DPA injection-pump installation and timing, injector testing, and water-pump overhaul.
• Clutch and transmission work covers single and dual clutches, tractor splitting, gearbox disassembly, epicyclic reduction, and Multi-Power hydraulic clutch service.
• Hydraulic lift and PTO service covers pump overhaul, lift-cover and linkage adjustments, plus PTO shaft, bearing, and seal replacement.
• Electrical and lighting service includes generator and regulator tests, starter and distributor service, and wiring diagrams for starting, cold-weather heater plugs, and lighting.
• Axles and steering covers rear axle and differential-lock work, steering-box rebuilding, front-hub bearing service, and axle-bushing replacement.
• Brakes and bodywork covers brake adjustment and overhaul, along with service procedures for the seat, hood, and fenders.

The overhaul sections are suited to experienced tractor technicians and restorers with workshop equipment for engine removal, machining, and splitting the tractor.

Diesel Engine Repair and Variant Coverage

The diesel chapters cover valve guides and seats, pistons, liners, connecting rods, crankshafts, and lubrication. The 23C chapter explains valve timing and the hydraulic timing-chain tensioner, with a section view of the Ricardo swirl chamber.

The procedures identify the P.D.50C liner extractor and the MF6200A fixture with MF6200AD reamers for wrist-pin bushings. Burrs can distort a 3-A-152 liner as it is pressed in. On the 23C, turning the engine during reassembly with the tappet adjusters still engaged can let the valves strike the pistons.

Internal overhaul coverage is for the two diesels. Petrol, V.O., and L.O. coverage consists of specifications and service for related systems. The separate Vineyard and Industrial specifications in Section T and the service-tool listings in Section U are references only.

The PDF jumps from specification sheet B.11 to B.13 and from engine sheet C.121 to C.123, leaving a gap between the 23C wrist-pin bushing procedure and injection-pump drive disassembly.

Fuel and Cooling Diagnosis

The fuel chapters provide carburetor and diesel fault tables, explain governor operation and adjustment, and direct internal injection-pump adjustments to a CAV specialist. Thermostat tests and the cooling fault chart help trace overheating to the thermostat, circulation, or radiator.

Clutch, Multi-Power, and Final Drive

The dual-clutch procedures include the Auburn assembly used with the 3-A-152. The transmission chapter links clutch release to transmission and PTO operation.

Multi-Power coverage includes the freewheel and control valve, with separate pressure checks for clutch supply and pump relief using MF.260 and adapter MF.260-1. The fault table helps trace clutch slip and overheating to low oil pressure and distinguish pump wear from control-valve or seal faults before disassembly.

Rear axle procedures cover differential bearing preload and axle-shaft endplay. An exploded differential-lock view identifies the coupler, shifter fork, cam, and bearing arrangement.

Hydraulic Controls, PTO, and Brakes

Pump cutaways show oil passages and control-valve movement. The lift fault table helps distinguish linkage maladjustment from a sticking valve or internal leakage. PTO coverage explains engine-speed, ground-speed, and live drive arrangements.

Brake procedures distinguish conventional mechanical, combined mechanical and hydraulic, and dual mechanical systems. Major tractor repairs involve heavy assemblies and pressurized hydraulics. Use proper lifting and support equipment and seek qualified help for major internal or structural work.

Starting and Lighting Circuits

Separate wiring diagrams distinguish carburetor and diesel circuits, including the neutral-start interlock. Wire-color keys and harness-routing views help trace connections to the lamps and trailer connector.

Selected Valve-Clearance and Multi-Power Test Data

The 23C diesel cold valve-tip clearance is 0.012 in (0.305 mm) at the intake and 0.008 in (0.203 mm) at the exhaust.

The Multi-Power control-valve test specifies clutch oil delivery pressure of 150 psi (10.55 kg/cm²) at 1,500 engine rpm.