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Zetor 5711, 5718, 5745, 5748, 6711 Workshop Manual

If you’re wrenching on a Zetor 5711 or any model in this series without the factory book, you’re guessing. That costs time and parts. I’ve seen guys try to seat a cylinder head on a 6711 using generic torque values from some forum. They pulled threads. This manual, 115 pages of OEM procedures, stops that nonsense cold. It’s the real deal – a DÍLENSKÁ PŘÍRUČKA (workshop manual) direct from Zetor, covering 5711, 5718, 5745, 5748, and 6711. No aftermarket reprint, no third-party rewrite. Factory specs, factory tolerances.

You want to know the charge pressure for the injection pump? Page 26 has the adjustment specs for the injection system. Need to pull the oil filter housing without cracking it? Page 31 walks the disassembly of the centrifugal oil cleaner. Every step is there – disassembly, assembly, repair. The manual assumes you own basic tools and a torque wrench calibrated in ft-lbs. If you don’t, get one before you open this PDF.

Fuel System Overhaul: Injector Pump and Nozzle Specs

Fuel system work on old Zetor diesels is where most DIY guys get burned. This manual dedicates a full section – from page 19 onward – to the fuel system. It covers delivery valves, double fuel filters, injection pump timing, and nozzle pressure setting. The table on page 26 lists the injection system adjustment specs for motors 5701. That’s factory data you won’t find on any forum. Use it. And when you pull the injection pump, the manual shows you how to re-time it without bending pushrods.

What Torque Values Are Listed in This Manual?

Every fastener that matters has a spec. The manual includes a table of recommended tightening torques for bolts and nuts (page 11). It’s in metric (Nm) but you can convert. For example: cylinder head bolts on the 5711 – don’t guess. The manual gives the sequence and the angle-tighten procedure. Also covers oil drain plug, water pump bolts, and injector hold-downs. Over-torque a fuel injector line union and you’ll split the nut. The manual prevents that.

3 Critical Safety Checks Before Starting a Tear-Down

First: disconnect the battery. Second: drain the fuel tank if you’re working on the system – the manual warns about fuel spillage and fire risk. Third: support the hood properly when you remove the capot (hood) assembly. The manual covers hood removal on page 13. That hood is heavy. One slip and you’re looking at a cracked windshield or a broken finger. These tractors are old – safety isn’t a suggestion.

Cooling System: Factory Disassembly Procedure

Radiator removal, water pump swap, fan replacement – it’s all on pages 17-18. The manual shows the orientation of the water pump gaskets and the torque for the fan bolts. Over-tighten the fan bolts and you’ll crack the fan hub. Under-tighten and it loosens, shreds the radiator. The manual tells you 20 ft-lbs (but check the exact spec yourself – I’m not the factory). The cooling section also covers bleeding the system after refill. Critical on these Zetor engines because they trap air in the block.

Valve Train and Timing Gears (Rozvod)

The manual has a dedicated section for valve clearance adjustment and timing gear removal (page 36). You’ll need to remove the valve cover, set the engine to TDC, and use a feeler gauge. Specs for intake and exhaust are listed. Also covers camshaft removal and injection pump drive gear timing. If you’ve ever had a Zetor that won’t start after a timing gear job, this is the chapter that saves you. The manual includes the alignment marks for the gears.

Source Authenticity: Why This Beats Any Aftermarket PDF

I’ve used aftermarket manuals that claim to cover Zetor tractors. They copy the diagrams but miss the torque values, leave out the injection pump timing table, or reverse the wiring colors. This manual is an original Zetor factory file – the OCR shows it’s a direct scan of the printed edition. It’s in multiple languages (Czech, German, English, French, Spanish). That’s proof of OEM origin. The binding is the original publication. No third-party reprint house touched it. If you want to repair a tractor right, you need the factory document, not a paraphrase.

The manual also covers models 4712, 4718, 6718, 6745, 6748 – but the primary focus for this listing is the 5711, 5718, 5745, 5748, and 6711. The same procedures apply across the series because they share the same base engine and chassis.

For a deeper dive into parts breakdowns, check the Zetor 5711-6748 Parts Catalog – 1976. That catalog gives you OEM part numbers that match the manual. If you need a more modern Zetor engine manual, look at the DÍLENSKÁ PŘÍRUČKA PRO MOTORY ZETOR FORTERRA/PROXIMA. For earlier models, the Zetor 5801-1201 Workshop Manual covers a different generation. All of them are factory OEM, no shortcuts.

For background on how manual transmissions work in these tractors, read the Manual Transmission article on Wikipedia. And if you want to understand the broader evolution of agricultural equipment, see the Automotive Industry Overview (includes farm machinery).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this manual cover the 5745 model?

Yes. The manual lists 5745 explicitly in the title and contents. All fuel, cooling, and engine sections apply.

Can I use this manual for a 6711 with a different engine year?

The 6711 is included. The manual covers the Zetor 6701 engine series. If your tractor has a different engine block (e.g., from a later update), cross-check the injection pump timing table on page 26. Some later 6711s used a Bosch pump variant – the manual covers the standard Zetor pump. Use the specs as a baseline but verify against your pump model.

Are wiring diagrams included?

No. This manual focuses on mechanical systems: engine, fuel, cooling, air cleaner, hood, valve train. Electrical schematics are not present. For wiring, you’ll need a separate electrical manual or the parts catalog.

What is the page count?

115 pages.

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