Ford 2120 maintenance.

1. Park level and stop the engine long enough for oil to settle.
2. Check the dipstick. Keep the level between the ADD and FULL marks.
3. Add oil through the engine filler cap only as needed. Do not overfill.

Manual p. 35.

1. Warm the engine, park level, lower implements, stop the engine, and chock safely.
2. Drain both engine-oil drain plugs into a suitable container.
3. Replace the filter when due. Lightly oil the new gasket and install per the filter maker's directions.
4. Refill, run briefly, stop, wait for oil to settle, then verify with the dipstick and inspect for leaks.

Oil: every 100 hours. Filter: every 200 hours. Manual p. 55 prints two crankcase capacities: 7.9 U.S. qt / 7.5 L without a filter change, and 8.5 U.S. qt / 8.0 L with a filter change. Treat the capacity as a refill reference: finish by checking the dipstick and do not overfill. Manual pp. 35-36 and 55.

1. Park level and wait for the oil to settle.
2. Check the transmission dipstick. The correct level is between the marks.
3. If low, add the specified fluid through the filler plug. Do not fill beyond the mark.

Change shared transmission/rear-axle/hydraulic oil every 300 hours. Capacity: 34.9 U.S. qt / 33.0 L. Manual pp. 38-39 and 55.

1. Inspect daily or every 10 hours and clean every 100 hours.
2. Do not remove the element while the engine is running.
3. Replace the element seasonally, or sooner if damaged or no longer serviceable.

Manual maintenance chart and pp. 46-47.

1. Drain the fuel filter every 50 hours and whenever contamination is suspected.
2. Clean the filter every 100 hours and change its element every 200 hours.
3. Keep dirt and water out of diesel storage and transfer containers.

Manual chart and pp. 32-33, 42-43.

1. Check coolant daily or every 10 hours only when the engine is cool.
2. Keep radiator fins clear of chaff and debris.
3. Change coolant seasonally; inspect hoses and clamps at the same time.

Total cooling-system capacity: 8.5 U.S. qt / 8.0 L. This is the system's total coolant-mixture capacity, not a direction to pour in 8.5 qt of antifreeze concentrate. Manual pp. 30-31 and 55.

1. Inspect at 200-hour intervals and adjust if needed.
2. Apply 20-25 lb (9-11 kg) midway between pulleys.
3. Target deflection is 7/16 to 9/16 in (10-15 mm).

Manual p. 56.

Every 50 hours, grease steering linkage, pivot shaft, clutch pedal, brake pedal, pedal shaft, 3-point linkage, and power-steering-cylinder fittings. On 2WD tractors also grease the front wheel spindles. Manual pp. 30-31.