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John Deere 5055D Troubleshooting

John Deere 5055D Engine Troubleshooting

Engine starts up hard or will not start: Fuel filter plugged. Install new filter element. There is air in the fuel system. Bleed the system. Dirty or damaged injection nozzles. Inspect nozzles and replace if necessary. Faulty fuel injection pump. Change pump or rebuild it.

Engine shuts off suddenly during operation: Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing. Adjust according to specifications. Dirty fuel filter. Clean or change the filter. Low coolant temperature. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.

Engine starts and stops suddenly: Dirty fuel filter. Change filter element. Fuel injection pump is not operating properly. Rebuild or install a new injection pump. Air filter element clogged. Service or replace the air filter.

Engine overheats: Dirty radiator core or faulty radiator cap. Install new cap or clean radiator. Insufficient coolant. Top up coolant fluid and check system for leaks. Fan belt slipping or worn. Change the fan belt. Not enough engine oil. Checking oil level and add if necessary.

Diesel power loss: Fuel injection nozzles are dirty or defective. Replace injection nozzles. Restricted fuel lines or hoses. Fuel lines and hoses need to be cleaned. Clogged air filter element. Change air filter element. Cylinder head gasket defective. Change cylinder head gasket.

Engine knocks or noises: Engine is not preheated. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Engine oil level low. Add oil to the engine crankcase. Improper setting of fuel injection pump timing. Adjust as recommended. Pistons are broken or worn. Have pistons replaced. Connecting rod is not aligned or defective. Alignment procedure or replacement is required.

Engine stops while idling: Low idle speed setting is incorrect. Adjust as required. Excessive valve clearance. Correct valve clearance. Defective fuel injection pump. Repair or install a new fuel pump.

Low oil pressure: Insufficient engine oil. Fill the crankcase with oil. Oil pump failure. Repair or replace. Dirty oil filter element. Replace or clean engine oil filter element.

John Deere 5055D Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission makes excessive noise: Improper backlash or worn gears. Replace defective gears or set backlash properly. Shift forks are bent or worn out. Change defective shift forks. Shaft splines are worn or damaged. Change the shaft. Insufficient transmission fluid. Add fluid to the transmission housing. Worn or cracked bearings. Replace faulty bearings. Transmission oil is contaminated. Change the oil.

Hard shifts: Rusty or worn gear shift linkage. Lubricate or replace shift linkage. Clutch is out of adjustment or defective. Clutch replacement or adjustment required. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Replace the shift forks. Defective parts in the gearshift mechanism. Replace defective parts.

Transmission oil pressure is insufficient: Insufficient transmission fluid. Fill the transmission housing to proper fluid level. Transmission fluid filter element is clogged (if equipped). Service or change transmission fluid filter. Defective relief valve. Change the valve.

Transmission fluid leaks: Worn seals or gaskets. Replace worn seal or gaskets. Transmission fluid level is high. Correct the fluid level.

John Deere 5055D Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheats: Hydraulic oil type is wrong. Correct type of oil must be used. Hydraulic oil contamination. Change the oil. Air in hydraulic pipes. Bleed hydraulic pipes. Main relief valve is damaged. Change relief valve.

Hydraulic fluid pressure too low: Hydraulic fluid level low. Fill the system to proper hydraulic fluid level. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Replace filter element or clean if required. Leaks in hydraulic pipes. Inspect hydraulic system for leaks and repair it. Incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve. Adjust correctly. Hydraulic pump failure. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

Hitch won't raise or raises slowly: Hydraulic pump failure. Change or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve is faulty. Relief valve replacement required. Faulty hydraulic control valve. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic oil is insufficient. Check and refill the hydraulic oil. Hydraulic oil filter is clogged. Hydraulic filter maintenance required. Heavy load on the hitch. Reduce loading.

Hitch cannot be dropped or dropping is too slow: Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Not adjusted hydraulic spool valve. Need to adjust spool valve. Hitch cross shaft is damaged. Replace the shaft. Three-point hitch is out of adjustment. Adjust three-point hitch as required.

Hitch drop or lift is jerky: Contaminated hydraulic oil. Change hydraulic oil. Hydraulic pump failure. Change or repair hydraulic oil pump. Air in the hydraulic system. Air bleeding. Defective hydraulic spool valve block. Install a new valve or repair it. Hydraulic cylinder malfunction. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder.

John Deere 5055D Steering System Troubleshooting

Steering wheel free play is excessive: Worn steering column shaft or coupling. Change faulty part. Defective hydraulic steering pump. Steering pump needs to be replaced or repaired. Loose or worn steering linkage components. Inspect and replace as required. Faulty or worn hydrostatic steering unit. Inspect and change as required.

Steering wheel turns hard: Air lock in hydraulic steering system. Bleed the steering system. Steering filter clogging. Replace steering filter element. Steering fluid level is insufficient. Add oil to steering system. Hydrostatic steering unit has wear or malfunction. Check and replace as required. Worn steering pump. Steering pump needs to be replaced or repaired. Stuck or faulty steering pump control valve. Change or flush control valve. Improperly installed or damaged steering column. Install the steering column as required or replace it. Front tyres are worn unevenly. Install new tyres. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering cylinder is leaking. Replace worn seal sleeves or damaged piston rod.

Tractor pulls to right or left: Hydrostatic steering unit is worn or defective. Inspect and replace as required. Faulty steering cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Loose or worn steering linkage parts. Change or repair steering linkage. Worn or incorrectly adjusted or worn front wheel bearings. Change or adjust the bearings properly. Front tyres wear unevenly. Change the tyres.

John Deere 5055D Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery won’t charge: Wiring connections are corroded or loose. Clean or tighten wiring connections. Defective battery terminal connectors. Change terminal connectors. Bad cell in battery. Use a new battery. Loose or defective belt. Replace belt or adjust belt tension.

Starter turning slow: Low battery voltage. Battery is drained, recharge it. Battery does not hold charge. Service battery or change it. Disconnected battery cables or bad terminals. Connect wiring properly or install new terminals.

Starter is not cranking: Battery is low or faulty. Recharge or change battery. Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected. Check wiring and connect properly. Low battery output. Low battery charging, charge as required. Starter motor is damaged. Starter needs to be replaced.

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ATTACHMENTS
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3046R	3520	4066R	4105	4200
4320	4400	4520	4600	4720
430	420	455	X300	X350
X485	X500	X590	X700	X738

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
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5050D	5090R	5410	6105R	7200R
E130	L111	LA110	LT155	X300R