Ford issued publication 42120010 as the factory operator book for its 1200 four wheel drive diesel tractors, and this 52 page Ford 1200 operator manual PDF reproduces that original document. Lubrication and maintenance takes up more than a third of the book, running from the four wheel drive service chart through fuel and lubricant procedures to winter storage. You also get the full controls and instruments rundown, transmission and PTO operation, differential lock use, wheel tread settings, tire pressures, and the predelivery and 50 hour service checks. Set intake and exhaust valves to 0.012 in., and hold steering wheel free play inside the 20 to 35 mm limit before you condemn the steering box. A guessed torque figure cracks copper sealing washers. Bookmarked and text searchable, the PDF also lists the fluid specs to buy right the first time, so your tractor is running before the weather closes the window.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| International Symbols | 6 | Engine Speed, Engine Oil Pressure, Power Take-Off, Differential Lock, Rock Shaft, Remote Cylinder |
| Safety Precautions | 7 | Tractor Operation, Servicing, Driving, PTO Operation |
| Controls and Instruments | 8-12 | Seat, Light and Engine Controls, Lighting, Instrument Panel, Throttle Controls, Brake Controls, Differential Control, Transmission and PTO Controls |
| Operation | 13-20 | Break-In Procedures, Starting the Engine, Stopping the Engine, Operating the Transmission, Four-Wheel Drive and PTO, Towing the Tractor, Operating the Differential Lock |
| Lubrication and Maintenance | 21-40 | Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Four-Wheel Drive, Fuel and Lubricants, Fuel and Lubricant Service Procedures, Tractor Storage |
| Specifications | 41-43 | Engine, Cooling System, Electrical System, Fuel System, Hydraulic Lift System, Steering |
| Safety and Instruction Decals | 44-46 | Caution Decal, Warning Decal, Starter Switch, Hand Throttle Lever, PTO Control Lever, Hydraulic Lift Control Lever |
| Predelivery and 50-Hour Service | 47-52 | Inoperative Service Checks, Operative Service Checks, Performance Service Checks |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| Steering wheel free play | 0.78-1.38 in. (20-35 mm) | p. 41 |
| Fuel injector retaining nut torque | 43-51 lbs. ft. (58-69 Nm) | p. 30 |
| Fuel injection pump line fitting torque | 18-22 lbs. ft. (24-30 Nm) | p. 30 |
| Valve Clearance (Intake) | 0.012 in. | p. 41 |
| Valve Clearance (Exhaust) | 0.012 in. | p. 41 |
| Front Wheel Disc-to-Hub Torque | 43-54 lbs. ft. | p. 42 |
| Rear Wheel Disc-to-Axle Torque | 69-87 lbs. ft. | p. 42 |
| Standard PTO Speed | 540 ± 10 rpm | p. 15 |
| Maximum PTO Engine Speed | 2605 rpm | p. 15 |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 100 hours | p. 24 |
| Engine Oil Filter Change Interval | 200 hours | p. 24 |
| Transmission/Rear Axle Oil Change Interval | 300 hours | p. 27 |
