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John Deere 5103 Problem - User questions

A week ago I discovered the damage on my John Deere 5103. Diesel engine doesn't turn over. Tell me please what is the breakdown?

Fuel grade is incorrect. Broken drive on fuel injection pump. Check and repair. Wrong fuel injection pump timing. Adjust if needed.

Please tell me why steering wheel rotates very easy? What should I do to fix an issue?

Minimum Oil Rating - It is required to top up the oil. Steering cylinder has damage - Perform repair. Pump steering broke - Install a new pump.

I bought a JD 5103 in february. Presently there is problem. Engine won't start. Could someone help me diagnose a source of problem?

Starter faulty - Change or restore. Restriction in a fuel pipe - Clean and wash. The fuel filter element is dirty - Install new filter. Piston ring failure - Replace the piston rings.

I bought the same tractor. Recently, steering wheel works hard. Can anybody tell me what's malfunction?

Low hydraulic oil level in tank. Fill the tank. hydraulic connection leaking. Eliminate a defect. Power steering pump defect. Repair the pump. Power steering defective. Install the new power steering.

5103 tractor trouble. Engine is difficult to start. Help me please recognize occasion of damage. What should I do?

Restriction in air filter/cleaner or induction system. Cold start system worked incorrectly. Wear or deformation of piston rings. Gasket Blow-By or Leakage. Water mixed in the fuel. Crankcase oil too heavy. Use oil of proper viscosity.

JD 5103 engine breakdowns. Diesel starts hard sometimes. How could i resolve the question?

Restriction in fuel tank vent. Air Leaks in Suction Lines. Restriction in exhaust pipe. Low voltage - Charge battery. Diesel injection nozzles faulty or sticking. Clogged fuel filter. Clean or replace fuel filter. Fuel shut-off valve closed. Open fuel shut-off valve.

Steering doesn’t function on my tractor. What's a breakdown?

The air is in hydraulic system. We recommend you draw out air. Low hydraulic oil rate in the tank. Top up the oil. Steering cylinder has problems Check and repair.

I am working on the exact same tractor. Why diesel engine has not been started? How do i fix it?

Valve timing is incorrect - Set a valve timing. Compression increase. Worn cylinder bores - Repair it. Leaks between valves and seats - Need Removal of leakage.

John Deere 5103 troubles. Diesel engine knocks. what is the probable breakdown?

Oil of small quantity. Fill up. Cooling temperature is minimum.

Please help to understand why front axle produces a rumble chronically at work?

Teeth of gears collapsed. You need to install new gears. ball bearings are very worn out. You need to change it.

I own this model about 5 years. Often diesel engine start is difficult. How to get rid of this?

Injection nozzle is clogged. It is required to inspect a nozzle. The fuel pump is not working. Repair fuel pump.

I bought the same tractor. Can someone explain to me what reason if differential lock is defective immediately? How can I fix it? What should I do?

The diaphragm torn or disks of the friction clutch are worn out. Requires repair.

I have JD 5103. Diesel engine not starting. Tell me How can I eliminate a breakdown?

Possibly this is a clogged fuel filter. Otherwise the fuel pump to lost adjustments.

I have trouble. Engine overheats regularly. How to repair it?

Little coolant in the cooling system. You need to fill the system. Radiator core or side screens dirty - Clean radiator as required. Motor overloaded - Reduce motor load. Fan belt is damaged. Change as required.

My friend has 5103 tractor. Two days ago he got knocking in the rear axle. What problem tell me?

These signs evidence of bearing problems.

Please explain me what damage if diesel exhaust with white smoke?

When white gas comes out of exhaust pipe you must to change piston rings immediately.