Wheel tread changes are the touchiest job on a row-crop tractor, and the 100-page Ford 8700, 9700 operator manual PDF (OEM ID 42870020) walks them start to finish before moving on to hitching implements, running the PTO, and working the hydraulic lift system. A lubrication and maintenance chart pins down every service interval, from 50-hour checks to seasonal storage, and the troubleshooting section runs symptom tables for the starter, engine, hydraulics, brakes, steering, and air conditioner. Every dash gauge and international symbol gets decoded, so you know what a light means before it costs you an afternoon. When you reset tread, pull the clamp bolts to 225-275 lbs. ft. in a star pattern, or 170-200 lbs. ft. on power-adjusted rims. Guessing that torque with a planter waiting ruins studs. Buy it once and it stays yours for the life of the tractor: bookmarked, with a text layer you can search from the cab.
What's Inside This Ford 8700, 9700 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| International Symbols | 8-9 | Engine Speed, Fuel Level, Engine Oil Pressure, Power Take-Off, Heater Temperature Control, Air Conditioner Temperature Control |
| Safety Precautions | 10 | The Tractor |
| Controls and Instruments | 11-24 | Instruments, Controls, Tractor Lights |
| Operation | 25-64 | Break-In Procedures and Operation Notes (Starting the Engine, Driving the Tractor, Attaching Equipment to Tractor, Operating the PTO, Operating the Hydraulic Lift System, Wheel Tread Settings, Tractor Weighting, Tire Liquid Fill and Inflation) |
| Lubrication and Maintenance | 65-82 | Lubrication and Maintenance Chart, Fuels and Lubricants, Periodic Maintenance, Storing the Tractor |
| Trouble Shooting | 83-84 | Starter, Engine, Hydraulic System, Brakes, Steering, Air Conditioner |
| Specifications | 85-86 | General Dimensions |
| Pre-Delivery and 50-Hour Service | 87-90 | Engine, Capacities |
| Safety Decals | 91-96 | Pre-Delivery Service |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Manually adjusted rear wheel clamp bolt torque | 225-275 lbs. ft. (305-373 Nm) | p. 3 |
| Power adjusted rear wheel clamp bolt torque | 170-200 lbs. ft. (230-271 Nm) | p. 4 |
| Rear wheel weight bolt torque | 110-135 lbs. ft. | p. 5 |
Ford 8700, 9700 Common Problems This Manual Covers
Rear axle adjustable wedge slips and tire tracks unevenly in the dirt
Inspect the adjustable wedge retaining bolts on page 5. Tighten the three bolts alternately in 50 lbs. ft. (68 Nm) increments. Continue tightening until obtaining a final torque of 275-300 lbs. ft. (373-407 Nm). Verify wheel alignment is straight before dropping your three-point hitch implement.
Manual Section: Operation p. 5Frequently Asked Questions
What is the torque specification for tightening the rear axle U-bolts on the Ford 8700 and 9700 tractors?
The rear axle U-bolts must be tightened to 500 lbs. ft. (69.2 kgm). This should be done in 50 lbs. ft. (6.9 kgm) increments to ensure the disc or hub is seated uniformly. p. 54
How do you fix ford 8700 rear wheel weights shifting under heavy draft load or making clunking noises?
Inspect the wheel mounting hardware layout on page 5. Torque all rear wheel weight attaching bolts to 110-135 lbs. ft. (150-183 Nm) to prevent movement. Verify the cast weights are seated completely flush against the rim center before taking the tractor back to the field. p. 5
How do you fix manually adjusted rear wheels slip on the axle during heavy tillage or fieldwork?
Check the wheel clamp bolts shown on page 3. Using a star pattern torque sequence, tighten the bolts alternately in increments of 50 lbs. ft. (68 Nm). Continue this process until reaching a final torque of 225-275 lbs. ft. (305-373 Nm) before returning to the field. p. 3
How do you fix power adjusted rear wheel clamp bolts loosen after setting track width for row crops?
Adjust the track width fasteners referenced on page 4. Tighten the clamp bolts alternately using a star pattern in 50 lbs. ft. (68 Nm) increments. Stop when each bolt reaches a final torque of 170-200 lbs. ft. (230-271 Nm). Recheck tension after your first pass. p. 4
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