Specifications, Service, and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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Massey Ferguson 281 Maintenance Data

Massey Ferguson 281 Periodic Maintenance

Every Ten Hours or Daily Inspection

Check motor oil level. If the engine oil level is low, add fresh oil.

Transmission/hydraulic fluid level checking. When the transmission/hydraulic fluid is low, add fresh oil.

Checking engine air filter elements. Change if necessary.

Check the coolant level in cooling system. If the coolant level is low, add it.

Check engine idling, steering system, service brakes and parking brake. Repair any damage if necessary.

Oil Change And Filter Replacement

Every 250 hours

Replace engine oil. Recommended engine oil: SAE 10W-30, 15W-30, 15W-40, 20W-40. API service classification SE, SF, CC, CD. How much to fill: Engine Oil Capacity - 7.2 qt (6.8 L). Fill with the new oil up to the upper notch on the dipstick.

Change engine oil filter. Engine oil filter part number: 1447031M2/1447048M2. Clean the filter housing from dirt before replacing the filter element. After installation, checking the oil level is recommended. If required, add it.

Replacing steering oil filter. Steering filter part number: 3595175M1. After installing a new filter, check the steering fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.

Check engine primary air filter element. Change if necessary. Air filter part number - 3824035V1.

Inspect engine secondary air filter element. Replace as required. Part number - 3824036V1.

Every 500 Hours

Change filter element in hydraulic system. Hydraulic filter part number: 3771122V92 Element (Tubed End), 3800305V91 Element (Aux. Pump). After installation, checking the hydraulic/transmission oil level is recommended. Add hydraulic fluid if it is low.

Replace fuel filter. Engine fuel filter part number: 836218V92. Check injection pump settings.

Every 1000 hours

Transmission/hydraulic fluid change. Transmission/hydraulic oil type - Permatran 3, SAE 15W-30. How much to fill: Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Capacity - 11.5 gal (43 L). Add transmission/hydraulic oil to the upper mark on the dipstick.

Front axle oil change. Front Axle Capacity - 5.9 qt (5.6 L). Front Axle Oil - Permatran.

Annual Maintenance

Massey Ferguson 281 replacement parts

Engine Primary Air Filter. Part Number: 3824035V1
Engine Secondary Air Filter Element. Part Number: 3824036V1
Engine Oil Filter. Part Number: 1447031M2/1447048M2
Engine Fuel Filter Element. Part Number: 836218V92
Hydraulic Filter. Part Number: 3771122V92 Element (Tubed End), 3800305V91 Element (Aux. Pump)
Steering Filter Element. Part Number: 3595175M1

Change filter and engine oil. Service lubricating system components.

Replace engine primary/secondary air filter elements.

Install a new hydraulic filter.

Change hydraulic/transmission.

Replace steering filter element.

Replace the fuel filter by first drain water from fuel tank.

Clean oil cooler fins and radiator.

Flush the cooling system and add fresh coolant. Cooling System Capacity - 14.8 qt (14 L).

Check all hoses and clamps.

Check level of battery electrolyte.

Check and adjust valve clearance.

Check and adjust fuel injectors.

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MF TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS

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MF TRACTORS MAINTENANCE DATA

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JOHN DEERE ENGINES SPECS AND SERVICE DATA
3029DF120 3029HFG03 3029T 3029TF120 3029TF270
3164D 3179DF 4024HF295 4024T 4024TF270
4039DF 4039T 4039TF001 4045AFM85 4045DF150

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CATERPILLAR ENGINES SPECS AND SERVICE DATA
3054C 3054E 3056 3056T 3064T
3066 3114 3116 3126E 3176
3176B 3204 3208 3304B 3306 DITA
3306B 3306C 3306TA 3406A 3406B
3406C 3406E 3408 3408C 3408E

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CONTINENTAL ENGINES SPECS AND SERVICE DATA
F124 F135 F140 F162 F163
F209 F226 F227 F244 F245
G176 G193 M330 TM20 TM27
TMD20 TMD27 TME27 Y69 Y91
N62 Z120 Z129 Z134 Z145

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DEUTZ ENGINES SPECS AND SERVICE DATA
BF3M1011F BF4L1011FT BF4L2011 BF4M1011F BF4M1012EC
BF4M1013FC BF4M1013EC BF4M2011 BF6M1012E BF6M1013EC
BF6M1013ECP BF6M1015CP BF8M1015C BF8M1015CP F2L1011F
F3L1011F F3M2011 F4L1011F F4M1011F F4M2011

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MITSUBISHI ENGINES SPECS AND SERVICE DATA
K3A K3B K3C K3D K3F
K3H K3M K4C K4D K4E
K4F K4M K4N KE70 KE75
L2C L2E L3A L3C L3E

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SHIBAURA ENGINES SPECS AND SERVICE DATA
J823 J843 LE892 LEM853 N843
N843L N843T-F N844 N844L N844LT
N844T S723 S753 S773 T854B
E673 H843 K773 LET852C LET862C
LEK752C N3LDI N3LDI-T N4LDI N4LDI-T

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WISCONSIN ENGINES SPECS AND SERVICE DATA
AB ABN ACN AEH AHH
AEN AENL AENLD AKN AKS
BKN S8D S10D S12D S14D

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YANMAR ENGINES SPECS AND SERVICE DATA
2T72 2T75U 2T80 2T90 2TN66L
2TR13A 2TR15 2TR16 2TR17 2TR20A
2V78 2V78C 2V750 3D82AE 3D84
3T72HA 3T72SA 3T75U 3T80J 3T80U
3T84 3T90J 3T90T-J 3TG66UJ 3TG72