The tutorial discusses the principles of operation, design and interaction of mechanisms, assemblies and systems of tractors MTZ-80 and MTZ-82, describes the basic rules for their operation, gives recommendations for maintenance, adjustments, troubleshooting, and safety. The second (first published in 1975) edition reflects the changes made to the design of tractors over the past period. For the training of tractor drivers in secondary vocational schools, and can also be used in the professional training of workers in production.