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John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E - Troubleshooting
JD 3032E, 3036E, 3038E Tractor Engine Problem
Engine Will Not Crank - Transmission gear shift lever not in neutral
position. PTO engaged. Battery low on charge. Poor battery or ground
connection. Blown fuse. Electrical problem.
Engine Will Not Start - Wrong engine oil viscosity. Engine hand throttle
lever not pushed forward. Cold start system not being used, or
malfunctioning. Stale fuel / improper fuel / fuel level. Plugged fuel
filter. Dirty or faulty fuel injectors. Failed fuel solenoid.
Engine Runs Rough Or Stalls - Engine hand throttle lever not pushed
forward. Plugged fuel filter. Plugged air intake system. Fuel cap vent
dirty. Faulty seat switch. Stale or improper fuel / fuel level / water
in fuel. Dirty or faulty fuel injectors. Low coolant temperature. Fuel
pump not functioning properly.
John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E
Engine Knocks - Engine oil level low. Low coolant temperature. Engine
overheating. Idle speed too slow. Poor fuel quality or improper fuel.
Engine Overheats - Low coolant level. Cooling system needs flushing.
Defective radiator cap. Defective thermostat. Defective water
temperature indicator or sender. Low oil level. Loose or defective
alternator belt. Do not operate at slow idle, operate at fast idle.
Dirty grille, radiator screen, or radiator cooling fins. Operating at
too fast ground speed for conditions.
Engine Lacks Power - Brakes dragging. Misadjusted rockshaft feedback
linkage. Improper type of fuel. Plugged air intake system. Plugged fuel
filter. JD 3032E, 3036E, 3038E Engine overheating. Operating at too fast
ground speed for conditions.
Engine oil viscosity too high - Low coolant temperature. Dirty or faulty
fuel injectors. Implement improperly adjusted. See implement operator’s
manual. Improper ballast - adjust load. Rockshaft stop valve closed.
Low Oil Pressure - Engine oil level low. Plugged oil filter. Improper
type of oil. Faulty pressure regulating valve.
Engine Uses Too Much Oil - Find and correct oil leaks. Incorrect engine
oil. Plugged air intake filter.
Engine Emits White Smoke - Improper type of fuel. Low engine
temperature. Defective thermostat.
Engine Emits Black Or Gray Exhaust Smoke - Improper type of fuel.
Plugged air intake system. Operating at too fast ground speed for
conditions. Dirty or faulty fuel injectors.
High Fuel Consumption - Improper type of fuel. Plugged air intake
system. Operating at too fast ground speed for conditions. Dirty or
faulty fuel injectors. Implement improperly adjusted, causing drag on
machine. See implement operator’s manual. Plugged crankcase vent tube or
baffle. Brakes dragging.
John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E Electrical System Problem
Battery Will Not Charge - Loose or corroded connections. Defective
battery. Dead cell in battery. Loose or defective alternator belt.
Defective alternator. Check 3 pin connector on alternator is plugged in
properly.
Battery Discharge Indicator Stays On With Engine Running - Low engine
speed. Defective battery. Defective alternator. Loose or defective
alternator belt. Check 3 pin connector on alternator is plugged in
properly.
John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E Tractor
Starter Will Not Work - Loose or corroded battery connections. Blown
fuse. Starter solenoid connector pulled off or corroded. Low battery
power. Neutral start switch faulty. Key switch or starter faulty. PTO
engaged or faulty switch.
Starter Turns Slowly - Low battery power - charge battery. Engine oil
viscosity too heavy. Loose or corroded battery connections. Light
Circuit Not Working - Blown fuse.
Machine Problems
Operation Sluggish, Slow - Suction side filter may need replacement.
Poor Hydraulic Performance - Suction side filter may need replacement.
Water in oil.
Excessive Machine Vibration - Engine speed too slow. Throttle linkage
out of adjustment.
Machine Will Not Move With Engine Running - Electrical problems. Park
brake locked. John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E Transmission oil level low. Transmission oil cold - allow
engine to warm. Transmission range shift lever in neutral position.
Suction side filter may need replacement. Operator not in seat.
3-point Hitch Fails To Lift - Low oil level. Worn hydraulic pump. Rate
of drop valve closed. Excessive load on hitch. Hydraulic oil too cold.
Hydraulic oil suction filter plugged.
3-point Hitch Lifts Slowly - Suction side filter may need replacement.
Worn hydraulic pump.
3-point Hitch Drops Slowly Or Does Not Drop - Rate-of-drop valve closed.
Rate-of-drop valve set too slowly.
3-point Hitch Drops Too Fast Rate-of-drop set too fast - Load too heavy.
Noise Is Coming From PTO During Operation - Noise may occur at low
engine speeds, increase to rated engine speed.
John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E Brakes
Rear Wheel Brakes Not Working - Brakes out of adjustment. Worn or
damaged brake linkage.
John Deere 3032E, 3036E, 3038E Steering
Steering Not Working - Suction side filter may need replacement.
Improper tire inflation. Low oil level. Excessive play in steering. Worn
hydraulic pump.
- JD 3032E-3038E Service Engine
- JD 3032E-3038E Drivetrain service
- JD 3032E-3038E 3 Point Hitch
- JD 3032E-3038E Service Miscellaneous
- JD 3032E-3038E Operating
- JD 3032E-3038E Service Electrical
- JD 3032E-3038E Troubleshooting
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