After reading "Animal Farm," we can say the following about why Old Major uses the statement "For myself I do not grumble" and repeats "comrade":
Old Major's purpose with his speech is to persuade the other animals to revolt against the owner of the farm. When he says he does not grumble for himself, he means that he is concerned about the others, not about his own life.
Also, by repeating the word "comrade," which means friend or companion, Old Major is purposely making himself and the other animals equals, friends who should support each other.
In "Animal Farm," Old Major is an old boar who inspires the revolution against the owner of the farm. Old Major, in his speech, opens the other animals' eyes to their exploitation.
Old Major uses persuasive techniques, that is, tools in order to convince the other animals of his opinion. By calling them "comrades" over and over again, he is reminding them that they are friends.
By saying he does not grumble for himself, Old Major makes himself sound selfless and shows concern for the other animals. All these techniques are quite efficient.
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