XTX Series Tractors

Operators Manual
OM 9-6003

Warning required by the State of California.

 XTX Series
Operators Manual

Valid for the following tractors models: INTRODUCTION

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XTX145
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
XTX165 2
XTX185
XTX200 OPERATING CONTROLS

XTX215 3
INSTRUMENTS AND PROGRAMMING

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OPERATION

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TYRES, WHEELS, BALLASTING

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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First Issued, March 2005 (Revised January 2007)
 Table of Contents

Table Of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1

To The Owner ..................................................................................................... 2
Product Identification And Serial Numbers ......................................................... 4
Warranty ............................................................................................................. 5
Important Information For EEC Member States .................................................. 6

Chapter 2 Safety Precautions .............................................................................................. 7

Safety .................................................................................................................. 8
Safety Alert Symbols And Terms ........................................................................ 8
Personal Safety ................................................................................................. 11
Transporting Passengers .................................................................................. 11
Operation .......................................................................................................... 12
PTO Operation .................................................................................................. 13
Highway/Public Road Operation ....................................................................... 14
Neutral Start System ......................................................................................... 16
Operator Presence System ............................................................................... 16
Leaving The Tractor .......................................................................................... 16
Implements ....................................................................................................... 16
Service .............................................................................................................. 17
Hazardous Chemicals ....................................................................................... 18
Fire Or Explosion Prevention ............................................................................ 19
Battery Safety ................................................................................................... 19
SAfety Decal Locations - (North American Tractors) ........................................ 20
Safety Decal Locations - (Rest Of World Tractors) ........................................... 23
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) ............................................................. 27

Chapter 3 Operating Controls ............................................................................................ 29

Tractor Access .................................................................................................. 31
Operators Seat .................................................................................................. 32
Steering Column Adjustment ............................................................................ 41
Operating Controls ............................................................................................ 42
XtraSpeed Transmission Controls .................................................................... 44
Operator Cab Environment Controls ................................................................. 52
Rear View Mirrors ............................................................................................. 56
Additional Cab Features ................................................................................... 57

Chapter 4 Instruments and Programming .......................................................................... 59

Instrumentation ................................................................................................. 60
Indicator lAmps ................................................................................................. 61
Clock Settings ................................................................................................... 63
Cluster Contrast/Brightness Adjustment ........................................................... 64
Universal Data Display ...................................................................................... 65

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Chapter 5 Operation ........................................................................................................... 91

General Operation ............................................................................................. 92
Before Starting The Engine ............................................................................... 92
Run In Procedure .............................................................................................. 92
Starting Procedure ............................................................................................. 93
Cold Temperature Operation ............................................................................. 94
Stopping The Engine And Parking The Tractor ................................................ 96
Master Disconnect Switch ................................................................................. 96
Operating The XtraSpeed TRANSMISSION ..................................................... 97
XtraSpeed
Mechanical Transmission Operation ................................................................. 98
XtraSpeed-E and XtraSpeed-Eplus
Electronic Transmission Operation .................................................................. 100
Creeper Operation ........................................................................................... 105
How To Transport The Tractor ........................................................................ 106
Drawbars .. ....................................................................................................... 108
Height Adjustable Trailer Hitches .................................................................... 112
Auto Hitch ........................................................................................................ 118
Implement/trailer Drawbar Dimensions ........................................................... 121
Trailer Brake Couplings ................................................................................... 122
Auxiliary Electrical Power Sockets .................................................................. 124
Implement Cable Access ................................................................................. 126
Field Operation ................................................................................................ 127
Rear Power Takeoff ......................................................................................... 127
Front Power Takeoff Operation ....................................................................... 137
Rear Three Point Hitch Preparation ................................................................ 138
Rear Three Point Hitch Operation ................................................................... 145
Operating In Position Control .......................................................................... 149
Operating In Load Control ............................................................................... 150
Ride Contro ..................................................................................................... 151
Differential Lock Control .................................................................................. 152
Mechanical Front Drive (MFD) Operation ........................................................ 154
Operating The Independent Front Suspension ............................................... 156
Front Hitch ....................................................................................................... 158
Remote Hydraulic Valves ................................................................................ 161
Remote Hydraulics Operation
Using Mechanical Control Levers .................................................................... 164
Remote Hydraulics Operation
Using Electrical Controls ................................................................................. 167

Chapter 6 Tyres, Wheels, Ballasting ................................................................................ 171

Tyre Inflation Specifications ............................................................................. 173
Tyre Pressures, Load Capacities And Service ................................................ 174
Setting The Front Wheel Toe-in ...................................................................... 178
Axle - Steering Stops ....................................................................................... 179
Two Wheel Drive Front Axle Tread Adjustment .............................................. 180
Mfd Front Wheel Tread Widths ........................................................................ 182
Front Wheel Bolt Torques ................................................................................ 184
Front To Rear Tyre Size Combinations ........................................................... 185
Front Wheel Fenders ....................................................................................... 188
Rear Wheel Tread Adjustment ........................................................................ 189
Rear Wheel Bolt Torques ................................................................................ 194
Tractor Ballast ................................................................................................. 195

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Chapter 7 Routine Maintenance ...................................................................................... 205

Recommendations Before You Service .......................................................... 206
Service Access ............................................................................................... 207
Tool Box .......................................................................................................... 207
Lubricants And Capacities .............................................................................. 208
Service/hourmeter ........................................................................................... 210
Service Indicator Lamps And Gauges ............................................................ 210
Interim Service (0 To 250 Hours) .................................................................... 211
Regular Service Intervals ................................................................................ 212
10 Hours Or Daily Service .............................................................................. 214
50 Hour Service .............................................................................................. 217
100 Hour Service ............................................................................................ 222
250 Hour Service ............................................................................................ 224
500 Hour Service ............................................................................................ 228
1000 Hour Main Service ................................................................................. 234
2000 Hour Main Service ................................................................................. 241
General Maintenance ...................................................................................... 243
Putting The Tractor Into Storage ..................................................................... 245

Chapter 8 Electrical System ............................................................................................ 247

Batteries .......................................................................................................... 248
Fuse Location And Identification ..................................................................... 251

Chapter 9 Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 255

Diesel Engine .................................................................................................. 256
Electrical System ............................................................................................ 257
General Machine ............................................................................................. 258
Travel Speeds ................................................................................................. 261
Approximate Tractor Dimensions .................................................................... 267
Approximate Tractor Weights ......................................................................... 270
Noise Levels ................................................................................................... 271

Alphabetical Index ........................................................................................... 272

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Introduction

Chapter 1
Introduction 1

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Introduction
TO THE OWNER
McCormick’s Commitment To
Quality
The Mc Cormick tractors of th e 21st centur y
remain tr ue to the v alues and principles that
made Mc Cormick a world-beater for so many
years. T hat means no c ompromises in quality.
This McCor mick t ractor is a pr oduct of the
highest quality and reliability.
Your a uthorized dealer guar antees that t his
McCormick tractor is delivered in top condition by
carrying out a P re-Delivery Inspec tion bef ore it
reaches y ou. They w ill also gi ve y ou a
comprehensive introduction into a newly acquired
tractor which ensures maximum benefits from the
machine.
The purchase of this McCormick tractor gives the
certainty of pos sessing a state-of-the-art tr actor
of the highest quality . It s c ontinued value,
operation and rel iability depend to a large extent
on the r egular maintenance and car e of this
McCormick tractor.
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About This Manual
Read thi s ma nual befo re you start the engine or
operate your Mc Cormick t ractor. If yo u n eed any
more information, see your dealer. Your dealer has
technicians with s pecialized tr aining that know
the best methods of r epair and maintenance fo r
your tractor.
Refer to the Alphabetical Index at the end of t his
manual for loc ating spec ific i tems about y our
tractor.
The right and left of th e tractor i n thi s man ual ar e
the s ame as y our r ight and le ft whe n s itting i n th e
tractor seat looking forward.
Some of the illus trations/photographs in t his
manual may look slightly different to that of y our
tractor as they may hav e been produced from
photographs taken on prototype tractors.
DO NOT operate or permit anyone to operate or
service this tractor until y ou or the other persons
have r ead this manual. Use only t rained
operators who have demonstr ated the abili ty to
operate and s ervice this tr actor cor rectly and
safely.
This tr actor, w ith s tandard equipment and
authorized att achments, is intended to be used
for farming, and related operations. DO NOT use
this tr actor for any applic ation or pur pose othe r
than those descr ibed in this manual. Consult an
authorized dealer or Mc Cormick T ractors
International Li mited on changes , additions or
modifications that can be required for this tractor
to com ply with v arious country r egulations and
safety r equirements. Unaut horized modific ations
may c ause ser ious inj ury or death. A nyone
making such unauthor ized modifications i s
responsible for the consequences.
 Introduction

McCormick Technical Manual Storage

Documentation Keep the O perators Manual stored in the ma nual

McCormick tractors are being constantly improved.

storage compartment equipped on this tractor.
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Technical changes introduced since this Operators
Manual went into print are therefore not taken into
consideration.

There is a large selection of McCormick

tractor models available for vastly differing
applications. This is a worldwide Operators
Manual and therefore may include some
information, illustrations and photographs
which may differ to the standard equipment
and accessories on your tractor.

MI03G057

Make su re this ma nual is co mplete and i n goo d

condition.
IMPORTANT: This operators manual is part of
your tractor. If the tractor is sold, loaned or
rented, the operators manual MUST go with it.

Units of Measurement
All units of measurement used in this manual are
metric unless otherwise stated. Use the following
MANUALS_1
table to convert from metric to imperial units.
Additional ma nuals ar e a vailable fr om yo ur Dea ler
for the operation, service and repair of your tractor.
mm x 0.03937 = inches
For prompt convenient service, contact your Dealer
for assistance in ob taining the man uals for y our kg x 2.2 = pounds (lb)
tractor.
Bar x 14.5038 = PSI
Your Dealer can expedite your order for Operators
Litres x 0.22 = Imperial Gallons
Manuals, Parts Catalogues, Service Manuals etc.
Litres x 0.264 = U.S Gallons
Always g ive t he tractor Nam e, Model and P .l.N.
(product identification nu mber) or S.N. (serial N (Newtons) x 0.225 = lbf
number) of your tractor so your Dealer can provide
Nm x 0.738 = lb. ft
the correct manuals for your tractor.
Nm x 8.85 = lb. in

° C x 1.8 (=32) = ° F

km/h x 0.62 = MPH

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND SERIAL NUMBERS

Write y our tr actor Model number , Pr oduct
Identification Number ( P.I.N.), and Serial
numbers on the lines pr ovided opposite. If
needed, give these numbers to your dealer when
you need parts or information for your tractor.
Keep the r ecord and your Manufactur ers
Statement of Origin in a safe place. If the tractor
is stolen, report the numbers to your local police.
1. TRACTOR TYPE
__________________________________________
2. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
__________________________________________
3. AXLE SERIAL NUMBER
__________________________________________

4. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

__________________________________________

5. TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER

__________________________________________

6. CAB ROPS SERIAL NUMBER

__________________________________________

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 Introduction

WARRANTY

Base Warranty Cover Expiry of Warranty 1

All McCor mick tr actors car ry a minimum 12
months war ranty cover ing both p arts and labour
costs arising f rom faulty mater ial or
workmanship. See your authorized dealer for the
warranty per iod per taining to y our market area
and for full terms and conditions.
This war ranty does not r estrict or af fect y our
statutory rights and all that is required of you is to
make sur e that the ins pections, preventative
maintenance and ser vice r equirements, ( set out
in this O perators Manual) , are undertaken and
that the tr actor is made avail able in a timely
manner to your authorized dealer in the event of a
repair becoming necessary under warranty.
Once the bas e war ranty cover has expired,
McCormick MAY have offered you, at the time of
purchasing the tr actor, the oppor tunity to also
purchase an extended war ranty cover ,
"McCORMICK CARE". Terms and c onditions of
this extended warr anty will apply onc e the base
warranty cover has expired. See your authorized
dealer for mor e infor mation on "McCORMICK
CARE" terms and conditions.
NOTE: The extended warranty cover option
"McCORMICK CARE" is only available in certain
markets. See your authorized dealer for
confirmation.

Warranty will not apply if the tr actor has been

misused or modi fied, unles s suc h modification
has been car ried out with written approval fr om
McCormick Tractors International Limited.

Due t o the var iety of equipment used and

operating conditions , this war ranty cannot
include cost of:
Equipment removal,
Productivity loss/consequential damage,
Transportation,
Service i tems ( eg. oi ls, filters and wearing
parts etc.).

Refer to your Service Records Booklet for full terms and conditions on the
Manufacturer’s Standard Warranty and further information with regard to all
necessary service and maintenance requirements expected.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EEC MEMBER STATES

Type Approval
This tractor complies with the provisions of the following directive:
74/150/EEC - Type Approval
This tr actor i s r oad tr affic la w app roved in all EC countries wi th th is ov erall ty pe a pproval, wi th de signed
speeds up to 40 km/h.
Over and above this speed, national approvals exist for versions measued with a speed of up to 50 km/h.

Declaration of Conformity
This tractor meets the Electromagnetic Compatibility directive 89/336/EEC - and is marked with CE.

As an operator it is important to know the following:

EMC - Supplementary Information

Safety information for the supplementary installation of electrical and electronic appliances and/or
components.

This tractor i s equipped wi th electronic c onstituents and c omponent parts whose func tion can b e i nfluenced by
electromagnetic radiations of other appl iances. Suc h infl uences c an c ause hazards for pers ons i f the foll owing
safety information is not taken into account.

1. For s upplementary ins tallation o f ele ctrical an d e lectronic ap pliances an d/or c onstituents on t he t ractor w ith a
connection to the onboard system, the user HAS to verify whether the installation causes disturbances to the
electronics on the tractor or other constituents. This particularly applies to the Hitch, PTO, Transmission Control and
the Instrument Cluster.
Also it has to be t aken into ac count that the s upplementary i nstalled elec trical and elec tronic c omponents
comply with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC in the respective current version and that they are CE marked.

2. For the s upplementary ins tallation of mobi le communication s ystems (i .e. radio communication, mobi le
telephone) the following additional requirements have to be fulfilled:
A. Only devices with an approval complying with the valid national regulations must be installed.
B. The devices must be firmly installed.
C. The operation of portable or mobile devices within the cab of the tractor is ONLY permitted if the device
has a fixed outside antenna.
D. The transmitting part shall be installed separately to the tractor electronics.
E. Installation o f th e a ntenna m ust be c arried ou t b y a pro fessional and th e a ntenna m ust ha ve a g ood
ground connection between the antenna and the tractor ground.

For the correct size cabling, installation and the maximum permissible current supply, see your dealer.

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Chapter 2
Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions

! SAFETY !

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND TERMS

This safety alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

!
The safety alert symbol also indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of death or
serious injury.

Why is SAFETY important to you?

<< ACCIDENTS DISABLE and KILL >>
<< ACCIDENTS are COSTLY >>
<< ACCIDENTS can be AVOIDED >>

Safety - Tractor And Implement

● The tractor is a source of power - Mechanical and Hydraulic.
● On its own, the tractor is of little practical value. Only when used in conjunction with an
implement or other attachment does it become a working unit.
● This Operators Manual is compiled to cover safe working practices that are associated with
the base tractor operation.
● It does not cover all operation and safety instructions relevant to all known implements and
attachments that may be fitted to your tractor.
● It is essential that operators use and understand the relevant Operators Manual which
accompany such implements and attachments.

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A Message to the Operator Intended Use

It is YOUR responsibility to read and comply
with all safety instructions quoted in this
Operators Manual.
Understand that your safety and the safety of other
persons is mea sured by h ow y ou o perate, an d
service thi s tr actor. K now the p ositions an d
operations of all controls before you try to operate.
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK ALL CONTROLS IN A
SAFE AREA BEFORE STARTING YOUR WORK.
READ TH IS MA NUAL CO MPLETELY an d m ake
sure you understand the controls. All equipment has
a li mit. Ma ke su re yo u u nderstand th e sp eed,
brakes, steering, stability, and load characteristics of
this tractor before you start to operate.
This McCormick tractor is designed solely for use in
customary agricultural or s imilar ope ration
(intended use).
Use i n an y o ther wa y i s c onsidered as co ntrary to
the i ntended u se. T he m anufacturer a ccepts n o
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liability for any damage or injury resulting from this
misuse and these risks must be bor n solely by the
user.
Compliance wi th a nd s trict ad herence to th e
conditions o f op eration, s ervice a nd r epair as
specified by th e m anufacturer al so c onstitutes
essential elements for the intended use.
This Mc Cormick tr actor s hould be o perated,
serviced and repaired only by persons familiar with
all its particular characteristics and acquainted with
the relevant safety rules (accident prevention).

The accident p revention regulations, a ll o ther

generally r ecognized r egulations on safety and
occupational me dicine and the r oad tr affic
regulations must be observed at all times.

Any arbitrary m odifications carried o ut o n the

tractor will relieve the manufacturer of all liability for
any resulting damage or injury.

MH04F085

The "O perators Ma nual

Symbol", is int ended to d irect
the operator to the O perators
Manual for c orrect in formation
with r egard to oper ation,
maintenance/adjustments etc .
When yo u s ee th is sy mbol o n
any particular part of the tr actor
refer to this Operators Manual.

The s afety i nformation given in t his m anual does

not replace safety codes, insurance needs, federal,
state and local laws. Make sure your tractor has the
correct eq uipment ne eded by th e lo cal l aws an d
regulations.

McCormick T ractors Int ernational L imited ar e

continuing to wor k for y our s afety: by mak ing
tractors wit h bet ter pr otection a nd by gi ving th ese
rules for safe operation.

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Safety Precautions

! General Safety And Accident Prevention Regulations

● In add ition to the i nstructions con tained in th is
Operators M anual, al so obs erve th e ge neral
safety and accident prevention regulations.
● Always c omply wi th local tr affic r egulations
when driving on public roads.
● Before starting work, familiarize yourself with all
the c ontrols and i nstruments a nd their
functions. During work is too late.
● Securely fasten your seat belt, if equipped. Your
tractor i s eq uipped wi th a RO PS cab o r fr ame
for yo ur protection. T he se at bel t ca n help
insure your safety if it is used and maintained.
Never wear a seat belt loosely or with slack in
the belt system. Never wear the belt in a twisted
condition or p inched between th e s eat
structural members.
● Handle fuel with care as it is highly flammable.
Never refuel the tractor in the v icinity of naked
flames or sparks. Do not sm oke during
refuelling.
● Never refuel the mac hine when the eng ine is
hot or running.
● Always s top the engine and r emove the m ain
switch k ey befo re r efuelling. Fill fuel t ank
outdoors. Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.
● Prevent fires by keeping the tractor clean.
● Exposure to high noise levels may c ause
hearing loss. Al ways wear s uitable ear
protection when wor king in a nois y
environment.

● Start the engine only from the operator’s seat.

● Before moving a way, a lways c heck t he
immediate v icinity of the tractor ( e.g. for
children). Ensure adequate visibility.

● Never run the e ngine in a c losed building.

Proper ventilation is required.

MH04F096A

MH04F088A

● Clothing wor n by the op erator mu st be cl ose-

fitting. A void w earing l oose j ackets, sh irts or
ties.

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