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IRONREFERENCE

Massey Ferguson MF 133 Service Reference

Engine Oil Service

Engine oil capacity, change interval, oil viscosity chart, filter cross-references, and valve clearance.

Fluids & Capacities

SystemCapacity (US)Fluid
Engine Crankcase — without filter change6 US qtSee oil viscosity chart
Engine Crankcase — with filter change6.5 US qtSee oil viscosity chart

Oil Viscosity Chart

Temperature RangeGrade
Above 90°F (32°C)SAE 30
32°F to 90°F (0°C to 32°C)SAE 20W or 10W-30
0°F to 32°F (-18°C to 0°C)SAE 10W or 10W-30
Below 0°F (-18°C)SAE 5W-20

Torque Specifications

LocationTorqueNotes
Cylinder Head Nuts55–60 ft-lbsRetorque with engine at operating temperature

Valve Clearance

EngineConditionIntakeExhaust
Gasolinehot0.012"0.015"
Dieselhot0.012"0.015"

Service Intervals

10-Hour / Daily

  • Engine Crankcase: Check oil level and fill as necessary
  • Transmission / Hydraulic System: Check oil level and fill as necessary(Use MF M-1129A only)
  • Primary Fuel Filter (Diesel): Inspect agglomerator bowl for water — drain if present

Daily — First 14 Days

  • Power Steering Reservoir: Check oil level and fill as necessary(MF M-1129A)

50-Hour / Break-In (First 50 Hours Only)

  • Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter: Drain break-in oil, change filter, refill with fresh oil
  • Transmission / Differential / Hydraulic System: Drain break-in oil and refill(MF M-1129A only)
  • Cylinder Head Nuts: Retorque with engine at operating temperature(55–60 ft-lbs)
  • Valve Tappet Clearance: Adjust immediately after head retorque(Intake 0.012" / Exhaust 0.015" (hot))

100-Hour

  • Engine Crankcase Oil: Drain and refill with fresh oil

200-Hour

  • Engine Oil Filter: Replace filter element
  • Air Filter: Remove, clean, and reinstall — or replace

500-Hour

  • Valve Tappet Clearance: Adjust per specifications(Intake 0.012" / Exhaust 0.015" (hot))
  • Primary Fuel Filter (Diesel): Replace filter element and air-bleed the fuel system

750-Hour / Annual

  • Power Steering: Drain reservoir and refill with fresh oil(MF M-1129A)
  • Transmission / Differential / Hydraulic: Drain and refill with fresh oil(MF M-1129A only)

Engine Specifications

SpecGasolineDiesel
Engine ModelPerkins AG3.152Perkins AD3.152
Cylinders33
Displacement152.7 cu. in.152.7 cu. in.
Compression7.5:118.5:1
Firing Order1-2-31-2-3
Idle Speed750 ± 25 rpm725–775 rpm
Max Speed2225–2275 rpm (no load)2135–2185 rpm (no load)
Oil Pressure40–55 psi at 2000 rpm40–55 psi at 2000 rpm
Injection PumpCAV distributor type
Injection Timing24° BTDC
Valve Clearance (Hot)intake 0.012 inch / exhaust 0.015 inch0.010 inch (intake & exhaust)
Valve Clearance (Cold)0.012 inch (intake & exhaust)

Capacities

SystemUSImperial
Fuel Tank10.2 gal8.3 gal
Cooling System10.5 qt8.7 qt
Crankcase — without filter change6 qt5 qt
Crankcase — with filter change6.5 qt5.4 qt
Transmission, Differential & Hydraulic8 gal6.7 gal
Power Steering Reservoir1 qt0.8 qt

Parts in this Assembly (53)

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