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IRONREFERENCE

Massey Ferguson MF 165 Service Reference

Hydraulic System Service

Hydraulic fluid specification, system pressure, power steering capacity, and pump service.

Fluids & Capacities

SystemCapacity (US)Fluid
Transmission / Differential / Hydraulic System

One combined reservoir and check point for transmission and hydraulic system.

8 US galMF M-1129A Extreme Pressure Oil
Power Steering Reservoir — Gasoline1-1/3 US qtMF M-1129A Extreme Pressure Oil
Power Steering Reservoir — Diesel1-3/4 US qtMF M-1129A Extreme Pressure Oil
Steering Gear Housing1 US qtMF M-1129A

Service Intervals

10-Hour / Daily

  • Transmission / Differential / Hydraulic System: Check oil level and fill as necessary(MF M-1129A only — single dipstick checks both systems)

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)

  • Transmission / Differential / Hydraulic System: Drain break-in oil and refill(MF M-1129A only)
  • Power Steering: Check reservoir and refill — remove air from system(MF M-1129A)

200-Hour

  • Hydraulic Rockshaft: Grease fitting — 1 to 3 shots only(Lithium base general purpose grease — do not over-grease)

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)

Hydraulic System

Lift PumpConstant running, scotch yoke, piston-type
Max Pressure3000 psi
Delivery4.8 gpm at 2000 engine rpm and 1500 psi
ControlOscillating control valve on inlet side of pump
Auxiliary PumpConstant running, gear type — 8 gpm at 2000 engine rpm (optional)

Capacities

SystemUSImperial
Fuel Tank18.5 gal15.4 gal
Cooling System10.5 qt8.7 qt
Crankcase — without filter change8 qt6.6 qt
Crankcase — with filter change8.5 qt7.1 qt
Transmission, Differential & Hydraulic8 gal6.7 gal
Power Steering — Gasoline1-1/3 qt1.1 qt
Power Steering — Diesel1-3/4 qt1.4 qt
Steering Gear Housing1 qt0.8 qt
Planetary Reduction Units (each)

Fill each unit separately

1 qt0.8 qt
Shipping Weight~5,200 lbs

Parts in this Assembly (2)

1810509M91

Power Steering Pump Seal Kit

2 cross-refs
1810467M91

Hydraulic Lift Pump Seal Kit

2 cross-refs

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