Ford Loader 745 Series Repair Manual PDF

This workshop repair manual covers the Ford Loader 745 Series. It explains how the loader’s hydraulic systems and components operate and provides detailed troubleshooting, adjustment, testing, and step-by-step repair procedures.

The manual is intended for qualified service and repair personnel. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures, safety precautions, and specifications when carrying out maintenance and repairs.

Service and Repair Coverage

The hydraulic system section explains the operation of the loader frame, hydraulic pump, control valve, float mechanism, check valves, system relief valve, cylinders, return-to-dig system, and compensating lift mechanism. General oil flow diagrams describe hydraulic operation in different control valve positions, including lifting, lowering, floating, bucket curling, and dumping functions.

The troubleshooting section helps identify hydraulic system faults and their possible causes. Adjustment and pressure-check procedures cover the bucket level indicator, compensating lift linkage, return-to-dig switch and electromagnet, system relief pressure, hydraulic pump performance, and cylinder piston seal leakage.

The component overhaul section provides detailed removal, disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and installation procedures for the hydraulic pump, loader frame bushings, cylinders, and control valve.

The lubrication and maintenance section covers the hydraulic system breather, hydraulic oil filter and reservoir oil replacement, hydraulic pump driveshaft lubrication, and general loader lubrication. Technical specifications are included to support accurate servicing and repairs.

Models covered:

745 Series
19-854,
19-855,
19-856,
19-857,
19-858.

Table of Contents:

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Loader Frame
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Pump
Control Valve
Float Mechanism
Check Valves
System Relief Valve
Return-To-Dig
Compensating Lift Mechanism
Cylinders
GENERAL OIL FLOWS
Control Valve — Neutral
Lift Spool — Raising
Lift Spool — Lowering
Lift Spool — Float
Bucket Spool — Curl
Bucket Spool — Dump
TROUBLE SHOOTING
ADJUSTMENTS AND PRESSURE CHECKS
Bucket Level Indicator Adjustment
Compensating Lift Linkage Adjustment
Return-To-Dig Switch Adjustment
Return-To-Dig Electromagnet Adjustment
System Relief Pressure Check and Adjust
Hydraulic Pump Performance Test
Cylinder Piston Seal Leakage Test
COMPONENT OVERHAUL
Hydraulic Pump
Removal
Disassembly
Inspection and Repair
Assembly
Installation
Loader Frame and Cylinder Bushings
Cylinders
Removal
Disassembly
Inspection and Repair
Assembly
Installation
Control Valve
Removal
Disassembly
Inspection and Repair
Assembly
Installation
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Hydraulic System Breather
Changing Hydraulic System Oil Filter
Changing Hydraulic System Reservoir Oil
Lubricating Hydraulic Pump Driveshaft
Lubricating the Loader
SPECIFICATIONS

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