Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual
7000

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FO-O-7000
.. OPERATOR'S MANUAL
contents

safety precautions 2
controls and instruments 3
seat, light, and engine controls 4
brake and rear axle controls 6
transmission and P.T.O. controls 7
hydraulic lift system controls 8

operation 9
break-in procedures 10
starting the engine 10
stopping the engine 12
operating transmission and P.T.O. 12
operating differential lock 14
operating belt pulley (accessory) 14
operating hydraulic lift system 15
lift linkage and drawbar 22
wheel tread settings 24
tractor weighting 26

lubrication and maintenance 29

lubrication and maintenance chart 30
fuels and lubricants 31
fuel and lubricant service procedures 32
general maintenance 39
tractor storage 47
accessories 47

specifications 49
pre-delivery and 50-hour service 53
Index 57
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 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

disengage the P.T.O. The P.T.O. is "independent", which
means that it can be engaged or disengaged while the trac-
tor is either moving or stopped. The lever positions are
listed below. Refer to "Independent P.T.O. Operation" on
page 13 for detailed operating instructions.
• ENGAGED REARWARD
the knob "in" clockwise (tortoise) will decrease the magni-
)
tude of response of the tractor hydraulic lift system, and
turning the k~o\) "out" counter-clockwise (hare) will in-
crease the magnitude of response. Refer to "Operating
Hydraulic Lift System" on page 15 for additional operating
information.

• DISENGAGED FORWARD AUXILIARY SERVICE CONTROL VALVE KNOB

The auxiliary service selector valve knob permits the
use of a remote cylinder. The knob, shown in Figure 1D, is
standard equipment on the Ford 7000 Tractor. Pull the knob
to its full "out" position for remote cylinder operation. Push
the knob to its full "in" position to operate the tractor
hudraulic lift linkage and remote control valve. Operating
instructions are covered on page 15.

SPECIAL LOAD MONITOR REMOTE CYLINDER

Your Ford 7000 Tractor is provided with the Special
Load Monitor Remote Cylinder and connecting hoses as
standard equipment. This special cylinder is used in con-
junction with the Load Monitor system of control to provide
draft corrections when u·sing pUll-type equipment and semi-
mounted equipment (operates simultaneously with the
tractor lift links). The cylinder can also be readily adapted
Figure 9 for use as a standard double-acting remote cylinder. Refer
P.T.O. Control Lever and Clutch Pedal
to "Operating Hydraulic Lift System", page 15, for com-
1. Clutch Pedal 3. P.T.O. Disengaged
plete operating information.
2. P.T.O. Engaged 4. P.T.O. Control Lever

HYDRAULIC LIFT SYSTEM CONTROLS

HYDRAULIC LIFT CONTROL LEVER

The hydraulic lift control lever is shown in Figure 10. To

raise the hydraulic lift arms, pull the lever upwards. To
lower the lift arms, push the lever downwards. Two adjust-
able stops may be provided for establishing reference
pOints for locating the lift control lever at any position in the
quadrant. The adjustable stop makes it possible to locate
the lift control lever at the same. reference point repeatedly
without variance.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SELECTOR LEVER

The hydraulic selector lever is shown in Figure 10. There

are five operating positions for the system selector lever.
The lowest position is for upper link draft control; the mid
position is for implement position control; and the three
uppermost positions are for load monitor control. Refer
to "Operating Hydraulic Lift System" on page 15 for details
pertaining to draft and pOSition control and load monitor
operation. Figure 10

FLOW CONTROL KNOB

Hydraulic Lift System Controls )
1. Adjustable Stop 4. Lift Control Lever
2. System Selector Lever 5. Auxiliary Service Control
The flow control knob is shown in Figure 10. Turning 3. Flow Control Knob Valve Knob

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--OPERATION

POSITION CONTROL
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With the hydraulic system selector lever set for position
control, the tractor hydraulic system will maintain the
height of the hydraulic lift links with respect to the tractor.
There is a definite relationship between the position of the
lift control lever with respect to the quadrant, and the posi-
tion of the hydraulic lift links with respect to the tractor.
When the lift control lever is moved to a higher or lower
position on the quadrant, the hydraulic system immediately
repositions the attached equipment to a higher or lower
position.
The system will maintain the selected position until the Figure 20
lift control lever is again repositioned on the quadrant. Set Remote Control Valves
the upper adjustable stop to provide a reference for return- 1. Bypass Valve 4. Float Valve
ing the lift links to a particular height. 2. Outboard Spool 5. Inboard Spool
3. Drop Port 6. Lift Port
Position control provides easy, accurate control of three-
point linkage equipment which operate above the ground
Bypass Valve: The open bypass valve provides an escape
such as mowers, rakes, etc., and other equipment such as
posthole diggers. for hydraulic oil when a single-acting cylinder is used and
the control handle is in the drop position. Close the valve
IMPORTANT: Always set the hydraulic system selector lever when using a double-acting cylinder. To close the valve,
in position control when attaching equipment, transporting use as crewdriver to lurn the valve clockwise until it
equipment, when no equipment is attached, or at any other "bottoms". To open the valve for single-acting cylinder
time when not actually operating in Load Monitor or Top Link operation, back the screw fully "out".
Draft Control.
Float Valve: The float valve should always be open when
REMOTE CONTROL VALVES (OPTIONAL)
using a single-acting cylinder to provide an escape for
Your Ford 7000 Tractor can be equipped with a single- hydraulic oil at the plugged port when the valve is actuated
or double-spool remote control valve, with or without de- to retract the cylinder. The valve can be either open or
tents. See Figure 20. Installation of a remote control valve closed when using a double-acting cylinder. An open float
provides the capability of operating one or two remote valve allows the equipment to "float," or follow the ground
hydraulic cylinders. contour. A fully closed valve will hold the equipment in a
The detents, of the valves so equipped, hold the control

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handles in the raise or lower position until the remote
cylinder reaches the end of its stroke. The detent is then
released, and the centering spring causes the handle to be
returned to its neutral position. On valves without detents,
the handles always return to neutral unless they are held in
the raise or lower position. Once released, the handle \"0" RINGS
returns to neutral whether the remote cylinder has reached
the end of its stroke or not.
With proper installation and attachment of the cylinder
hoses, moving the control handle(s) forward will lower the
equipment; moving the control handle(s) rearward will raise
the equipment. See Figure 21.
The remote control valves incorporate bypass and float
valves which provide for a variety of remote cylinder appli-
cation. The function of these valves is covered in the Figure 21
paragraphs which follow. Hookup for Remote Cylinders
The preceding chart lists the valve position(s) for various 1. Raise
2. Drop
5. Lower (Return) Hose
6. Raise (Pressure) Hose
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cylinder combinations. Use the chart in conjunction with 3. System Selector Lever 7. Remote Control Valve
Figure 20. 4. Lift Control Lever

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