To change the starter, first you must remove the Power Steering pump and remove the oil pressure sending unit wiring. The bottom radiator hose is in the way of the top power steering bolt so if the hose is stiff, you must remove the hose. If flexible, you can pushover to the side and losen hte bolt.
NOTE: The starter weighs approximately 45 lbs so be very careful when removing so you do not smash your finger between the starter and the oil pressure sending unit.
The weight of a Massey Ferguson 285 tractor is approximately 5,500-6,000 pounds.
Since the 1977 model serial numbers start at: 9A254045, and the 1978 model numbers start at: 9A276935, my best guess would be that your MF-285 is a 1977 model. Source page: http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/7/7/775-massey-ferguson-285.html
to the left of the gear lever is a cap with a 1 1/16 bolt head on it. remove that cap and fill there. To check the level the is a small dipstick under the lift on the frame.
A Perkins 4 cylinder diesel engine comes standard with a Massey Ferguson 285 tractor. Other engine specifications include: 2000 RPMs, 17:5:1 Compression, 4.5 in x 5 in Bore/Stroke and 5.2 L displacement. The engine has a Measurement of 12.5"W x 16"H. You can read about this at http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/104938109/Massey_Ferguson_MF_285_tractor_gear.html
You can purchase a manual for your tractor online. The online store is located here: http://www.ssbtractor.com/tractor_manual_display.cgi?m=Massey%20Ferguson&o=MF%20285.
This model is an older model and to buy one doesn't require too much money and would not be considered an expensive tractor. The general price for this model now would be between $5,000-$10,000 which really isn't too much.
There are many online used tractor part websites, vintage tractors are becoming more popular. I suggest http://www.tractorpartsinc.com because they have a substantial selection of Masey Ferguson parts.
5% of 285= 5% * 285= 0.05 * 285= 14.25
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1x285=285 3x95=285 5x57=285 Need any more? :)
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20 out of 285 or 20/285 = 7.0175%