This listing is for a set of two owner's manuals: one for the Ford 8N tractor proof meter, and one for the Ford 8N tractor itself. The first one is entitled "How To Use the Proof-Meter." This is a quality reprint of the operators manual printed by Ford. Inside, you'll find instructions on how to check and keep track of important information such as engine speed, oil pressure, idling speed, governor adjustments, getting maximum engine performance and fuel economy, tractor speed, P.T.O. (Power Take-Off) speed, belt pulley speed, and hours worked. You will also find a belt pulley conversion table, a Power Take-Off conversion table and also a section describing suggested maintenance periods, and how to use your proof-meter in ascertaining when such maintenance should be performed. This fully illustrated 16 page manual measures at 7" x 5.5" and is in brand NEW condition. Some 8N tractors were equipped with the Proof Meter, while others were not. The second book is the "Ford Tractor Model 8N Operator's Manual." This is a high quality reproduction of the original manual that came with your tractor. You will find operating instructions including specifications, instructions for the controls, operation, and storage of the tractor. You will also find a maintenance and troubleshooting guide that will show you how, what, where and when to lubricate. Learn simple procedures that can keep your tractor working. Find out how to adjust and replace the wheels, tires, brakes, steering assembly & front axle, engine & clutch, fuel & exhaust systems, cooling system, electrical system, power train and hydraulic control. You will also find instructions for mounting the plow, adjusting the width of the cut, coulter & jointer adjustments, a chart of the differing plow bottoms available for your tractor, the bottoms' characteristics, and the soils and conditions for which the bottom was adapted, procedures for re-sharpening steel plow shares, plow lubrication, and furrowing procedures. There are pictures and diagrams on nearly every one of the book's 126 pages. 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952. NEW. Buy now to get the manuals every tractor operator was meant to own.
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