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John Deere 5101E Troubleshooting

John Deere 5101E Engine Troubleshooting

Engine hard to start or will not start: Dirty fuel filter. Replace filter element. Air in fuel system. Bleed fuel system. Fuel injection nozzles are damaged. Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles. Fuel injection pump malfunction. Repair or replace injection pump.

Engine stalls while running: Fuel injection pump timing is wrong. Set up as recommended. Clogged fuel filter. Clean the filter or install new filter element. Low coolant temperature. Warm up to required temperature.

Engine starts but then stops: Dirty fuel filter. Clean the filter element. Faulty fuel injection pump. Install a new fuel pump or repair. Plugged air filter. Carry out maintenance on air filter.

Engine overheating: Dirty radiator fins or faulty radiator cap. Change cap or clean radiator. Lack of engine coolant. Refill to the correct level and inspect system for leaks. Fan belt is worn or faulty. Change the fan belt. Engine oil level is low. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.

Poor engine power: Fuel injection nozzles are dirty or defective. Replace injection nozzles. Fuel lines or hoses clogging. Clean fuel lines and hoses. Clogged air filter. Service or replace the air filter. Cylinder head gasket is blown. Replace cylinder head gasket.

Engine knocks or noises: Coolant temperature is low. Warm up to required temperature. Lack of engine oil. Add oil to the engine crankcase. Fuel injection pump timing is wrong. Adjust the pump as required. Worn or scored pistons. Have pistons replaced. Connecting rod is not aligned or defective. Align or replace connecting rod.

Engine stops at idle: Incorrectly set low idle speed. Adjust as required. Valve out of adjustment. Check and adjust as required. Defective fuel injection pump. Repair or install a new fuel pump.

Insufficient oil pressure: Lack of oil. Add oil as required. Defective oil pump. Repair or change. Plugged engine oil filter. Clean or change engine oil filter.

John Deere 5101E Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission noise: Gears are damaged or backlash is incorrect. Adjust backlash properly or replace the gears. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Replace the shift forks. Shaft splines are worn or damaged. Replace the shaft. Insufficient transmission oil. Add oil to the transmission housing. Bearings are cracked or worn. Bearings need to be replaced. Transmission oil contamination. Fill up with fresh transmission oil.

Gears are hard to shift: Stuck or worn gear shift linkage. Install new shift linkage. Clutch is faulty or misadjusted. Adjust clutch or change if necessary. Worn or damaged gear shift forks. Install new shift forks. Worn gear shifting mechanism. Repair or change worn components if necessary.

Transmission fluid pressure is insufficient: Transmission oil insufficient. Add oil to the transmission housing. Transmission oil filter element clogging (if equipped). Service or replace the transmission oil filter. Relief valve is stuck. Install a new valve.

Transmission fluid leakage: Seals or gaskets are worn. Replace worn gaskets or seal. High transmission fluid level. Drain the excess fluid.

John Deere 5101E Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulics overheating: Hydraulic oil type is improper. Fill up with the proper type of oil. Hydraulic oil is dirty. Hydraulic oil change required. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air from hydraulic system. Main relief valve is defective. Relief valve need to be replaced.

Hydraulic oil pressure is low: Hydraulic oil is insufficient. Checking hydraulic oil level and add if necessary. Dirty hydraulic oil filter element. Clean the hydraulic filter or install new filter element. Hydraulic piping is leaking. Inspect hydraulic system for leaks and repair it. Incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve. Use the correct setting. Faulty hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch does not raise or raises very slowly: Hydraulic pump malfunction. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Change relief valve. Faulty hydraulic spool valve. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder is faulty. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Insufficient hydraulic fluid. Fill up the hydraulic fluid. Clogged hydraulic oil filter. Replace filter element or clean if required. Excessive loading on the hitch. Load needs to be reduced.

3-point hitch won't lower or lowers slowly: Hydraulic cylinder not working. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder. Incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve. Adjust correctly. Worn lift arm shaft. Replace the shaft. 3-point hitch is out of adjustment. Need to make adjustments.

Jerky lowering or lifting of the hitch: Hydraulic oil is contaminated. Fill up with fresh hydraulic oil. Hydraulic pump is faulty. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air from hydraulic system. Damaged hydraulic control valve. Install a new hydraulic valve or repair it. Broken hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

John Deere 5101E Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive free play of steering wheel: Worn steering column shaft or coupling. Change faulty component. Steering pump stopped working. Replace or repair steering pump. Steering linkage components are loose or worn. Inspect and change as required. Hydrostatic steering unit has damage or wear. Replace or repair steering unit as required.

Steering wheel is difficult to turn: Air trapped inside steering system. Need to bleed air. Dirty steering filter element. Steering filter need to be replaced. Not enough steering oil. Check oil level and add steering oil as required. Hydrostatic steering unit has malfunction or wear. Replace or repair steering unit as required. Faulty steering pump. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Faulty or stuck pump flow control valve. Clean or install new control valve. Damaged or incorrectly assembled steering column. Replace steering column or assemble correctly. Tire pressure uneven. Inflate the tires correctly. Improper toe-in. Check and adjust toe-in. Steering cylinder leakage. Replace damaged piston seals or worn piston rod.

Tractor is pulling to left or right: Hydrostatic steering unit has damage or wear. Change or repair steering unit if required. Steering cylinder is faulty. Change or repair hydraulic steering cylinder. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Repair or change steering linkage. Damaged or improperly adjusted or worn front wheel bearings. Change or adjust the bearings properly. Uneven tire pressure. Inflate the tires properly.

John Deere 5101E Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery won’t charge: Electrical wire connections are loose or corroded. Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections. Electrical terminal connectors are faulty. Change terminal connectors. Battery bad cell. Battery change required. Defective or loose belt. Adjust belt tension or install a new belt.

Starter turning slow: Battery capacity is low. Recharge the battery. Battery does not hold charge. Battery needs to be serviced or replaced. Disconnected battery cables or bad terminals. Check cable connections and replace or service terminals.

Starter motor won't turn: Battery is drained or defective. Replace or charge as required. Battery cables are disconnected or incorrectly connected. Check cables and connect as needed. Low battery capacity. Low battery charging, charge as required. Defective starter motor. Starter needs to be changed.

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS ATTACHMENTS
1023E	2025R	2210	2520	3032E
3046R	3520	4066R	4105	4200
4320	4400	4520	4600	4720
430	420	455	X300	X350
X485	X500	X590	X700	X738

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
2640	3040	3310	3650	4100
5050D	5090R	5410	6105R	7200R
E130	L111	LA110	LT155	X300R