Ford 1510 Tractor Operator's Manual
62 pages – digital download
This downloadable Ford 1510 tractor manual is the original factory operator's guide covering controls, operation, and maintenance for the Ford 1510 compact utility tractor. Produced in the early 1980s as part of Ford's Shibaura-built compact lineup, the 1510 was a 3-cylinder diesel tractor in the 26–28 horsepower range, available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. It was aimed at hobby farmers, small acreage operations, and rural property owners who needed a capable, maneuverable machine for light loader work, finish mowing, tilling, and small implement tasks. The 1510 sits between the smaller 1210 and the larger 1710 in Ford's compact range, and shares its Shibaura diesel heritage with the rest of the series. Original documentation for these tractors is increasingly scarce, making this factory manual a genuinely useful resource for anyone trying to operate or service one correctly.
What's Inside This Ford 1510 Tractor Manual
This operator's manual covers every system on the tractor — from operator station controls through routine service intervals, storage, and the 50-hour break-in service checklist.
International Symbols
Reference guide to the ISO symbols used on the instrument panel, controls, and throughout the safety and instruction decals.
Safety Precautions
Factory safety guidelines for operation, PTO use, towing, and maintenance — essential reading before operating the tractor for the first time.
Controls & Instruments
- Seat, lighting, and engine controls
- Instrument panel overview
- Throttle controls
- Brake controls
- Differential control
- Transmission and PTO controls
- Hydraulic lift system controls
Operation
- Break-in procedures for a new or freshly serviced tractor
- Starting and stopping the engine
- Operating the transmission, four-wheel drive, and PTO
- Towing the tractor
- Operating the differential lock
- Operating the hydraulic lift system
- Driving the tractor safely
- Wheel tread settings
- Tractor weighting
- Tire pressures
Lubrication & Maintenance
- Lubrication and maintenance chart (full scheduled intervals)
- Two-wheel drive service procedures
- Four-wheel drive service procedures
- Fuel and lubricant specifications
- Fuel and lubricant service procedures
- General maintenance
- Tractor storage
- General torque specification table
Additional Sections
- Specifications
- Safety decals and instruction decals
- Pre-delivery and 50-hour service checklist
About the Ford 1510
The Ford 1510 was part of a compact tractor series Ford sourced from Shibaura Industrial in Japan throughout the late 1970s and 1980s — a partnership that produced some of Ford's most reliable and longest-lived small tractors. The 1510 used a 3-cylinder Shibaura diesel that was notably smooth and fuel-efficient for its class, and the 4WD variant became a popular choice for hilly or wet terrain where the extra traction made a meaningful difference at low horsepower levels. Like the other tractors in this series, the 1510 was built to a high standard of fit and finish relative to comparably priced machines of the era, which helps explain why so many remain in active service decades later. Ford's compact tractor documentation from this period can be challenging to source, and having the factory-correct procedures for fluid specifications, torque values, and 4WD service intervals is particularly important for owners maintaining these machines without a dealer in their area.
Why This Manual Is Essential
- Covers both two-wheel and four-wheel drive variants with separate service procedures for each drivetrain — important since the 4WD system has its own fluid and maintenance requirements
- Includes the pre-delivery and 50-hour service checklist — critical for used tractors where break-in service may have been skipped or service history is simply unknown
- Provides factory torque specifications, tire pressures, and fluid capacities for a model where original documentation is genuinely hard to find
- Indispensable for hobby farmers, rural property owners, and small acreage operators who want factory-accurate procedures rather than generic compact tractor guidance
Format
- Type: Operator's Manual
- Pages: 62
- Delivery: Instant digital download (PDF)
- Printable: Yes – print the entire manual or individual sections as needed
Manual Code
SE 4067B