Rebuilding a Ford 6000? This 336-page Ford 6000 Service Manual PDF (OEM #40600010) walks you through the whole tractor: engine, planetary gear transmission with bands and servos, PTO, rear axle, brakes, power steering, and the complete hydraulic system down to the accumulator and draft sensing plunger. You get wiring diagrams for chasing electrical gremlins, hydraulic schematics tracing every valve and circuit, a full troubleshooting section, and step-by-step teardown procedures from cylinder head to control valve. Torque the cylinder head bolts to 95-105 lb-ft dry, then bench-test your starter: 85 amps no load, 175 amps under cranking load. Old iron, no dealer support, and a transmission nobody at the parts counter remembers. That is exactly why this manual exists. Bookmarked PDF opens on any device; carry your tablet out to the tractor and start wrenching.
What's Inside This Ford 6000 Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| Part One - Power Plant | 5-138 | Engine Removal, Cylinder Head, Valves, Oil Pump, Oil Filter, Connecting Rods, Pistons, Crankshaft |
| Part Two - Transmission, Power Take-Off, Rear Axle and Brakes | 139-258 | Planetary Gear Train, Bands, Servos, Clutch Packs, Control Valve, Transmission Pump, Power Take-Off, Rear Axle |
| Part Three - Steering, Front Axle, Wheels, and Tires | 259-276 | Power Steering Pump, Steering Control Valve, Steering Motor, Steering Gear, Front Axle, Wheel Bearings, Wheel Spacing, Tires |
| Part Four - Hydraulic System | 277-336 | Accumulator, Hydraulic Pump, Unload Valve, Brake Valve, Hydraulic Lift, Draft Sensing Plunger, Remote Control Valve |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| fuel weight | 7 lbs. per gallon | p. 6 |
| Cylinder Head Bolts (Diesel) | 95-105 Lbs. Ft. | p. 48 |
| Cylinder Head Bolts (Gasoline) | 95-105 Lbs. Ft. | p. 49 |
| Gas starter motor no load max amperes | 85 amperes | p. 87 |
| Gas starter motor ampere load cranking | 175 amperes | p. 87 |
| Hydraulic Pump Rate | 4.0 gpm | p. 332 |
| Cylinder Head Bolt Final Torque | 115 ft. lbs. | p. 13 |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 12 quarts | p. 147 |
| Power Steering Pump Working Pressure | 1350 psi | p. 258 |
| Front Axle to Center Axle Bolt Torque | 180 ft. lbs. | p. 264 |
