Specifications, Service and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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Massey Ferguson 1100 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 1100 Engine Troubleshooting

Diesel engine hard to start or doesn't start: Fuel filter element clogging. Install new filter element. Air in the fuel pipes. Bleed the fuel pipes. Damaged or dirty injection nozzles. Test injection nozzles and change if necessary. Damaged fuel injection pump. Repair or change injection pump.

Engine stalls during operation: Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Adjust fuel injection pump as required. Fuel filter plugging. Change filter element. Engine is not fully warmed up. Warm up to required temperature.

Diesel starts and stalls immediately: Fuel filter plugging. Replace filter element. Defective fuel injection pump. Repair or install new pump. Plugged air cleaner. Air filter maintenance required.

Engine overheats: Clogged radiator fins or leaking radiator cap. Clean radiator or install new cap. Engine coolant is insufficient. Fill radiator to proper level and check components for faults. Broken or loose fan belt. Fan belt must be replaced. Engine oil level is low. Check oil level and add oil as required.

Engine lacks power: Dirty or damaged injection nozzles. Clean or replace injection nozzles. Dirty fuel lines or hoses. Service fuel lines and hoses. Dirty air cleaner. Air filter maintenance required. Leaking cylinder head gasket. Install a new gasket.

Abnormal engine knocking or noise: Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine. Low engine oil level. Check oil level and add oil as required. Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Use the correct fuel injection pump timing adjustment. Broken or worn pistons. Replace the pistons. Connecting rod misalignment or failure. Align or replace connecting rod.

Engine stalls while idle: Low idle speed setting is not correct. Correct low idle adjustment. The valve clearance is incorrect. Adjustment procedure required. Fuel injection pump damage. Repair or install new pump.

Oil pressure is low: Oil level is insufficient. Need to add oil. Oil pump failure. Repair or change. Oil filter element clogged. Change or clean engine oil filter element.

Massey Ferguson 1100 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission makes noise: Improper backlash or worn gears. Replace defective gears or set backlash properly. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Replace defective shift forks. Worn or damaged shaft splines. Replace defective shaft. Low oil level. Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level. Bearings are damaged or worn. Faulty bearings should be replaced. Transmission oil contamination. Change the oil.

Difficulty shifting gears: Worn or rusty gear shift linkage. Install new shift linkage. Worn or improperly adjusted clutch. Adjust or replace the clutch. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Change the shift forks. Gear shifting mechanism is defective. Defective parts must be replaced.

Lack of transmission oil pressure: Transmission fluid insufficient. Check and refill the transmission fluid. Transmission oil filter is dirty (if equipped). Service or replace the transmission oil filter. Relief valve is damaged. Change relief valve.

Transmission fluid leakage: Seals or gaskets are worn. Install new components. Transmission fluid level is exceeded. Excess fluid must be drained.

Massey Ferguson 1100 Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheating: Wrong hydraulic oil type. Fill up with the correct type of oil. Hydraulic oil is dirty. Hydraulic oil change required. Air in hydraulic pipes. Bleed hydraulic pipes. Faulty main relief valve. Change relief valve.

Low hydraulic system pressure: Hydraulic oil level low. Need to add oil. Clogged hydraulic fluid filter element. Service or replace the hydraulic filter. Hydraulic piping is leaking. Check the hydraulic system and fix leaks. Hydraulic spool valve is out of adjustment. Spool valve adjustment required. Hydraulic pump failure. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Faulty hydraulic cylinder. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder.

3-point hitch cannot be raised or raising is too slowly: Hydraulic pump failure. Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump. Damaged main relief valve. Relief valve need to be replaced. Damaged hydraulic control valve. Repair or replace the valve. Hydraulic cylinder is faulty. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic fluid is insufficient. Fill up the hydraulic fluid. Dirty hydraulic fluid filter element. Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary. Excessive hitch loading. Reduce hitch load.

Three-point hitch cannot be dropped or dropping is too slow: Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic spool valve is out of adjustment. Spool valve adjustment required. Hitch rock shaft is worn. Change the shaft. The hitch is not adjusted. Adjustment is required.

Hitch lowering or lifting is jerky: Hydraulic oil contamination. Change the oil. Hydraulic pump not working. Replace or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Hydraulic control valve block is defective. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 1100 Steering System Troubleshooting

Excessive steering wheel free play: Steering column shaft or coupling has maximum wear. Change defective part. Steering pump is faulty. Check the steering pump and replace if necessary. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Inspect and replace as required. Hydrostatic steering unit is damaged or worn. Check and replace as required.

Difficult steering: Air lock in hydraulic steering system. Need to bleed air. Clogged steering filter. Clean or replace filter element. Low steering oil level. Fill up the steering oil. Hydrostatic steering unit has wear or damage. Repair or replace the steering unit. Worn steering pump. Install a new steering pump. Pump flow control valve is damaged or stuck. Change or flush control valve. Incorrectly fitted or worn steering column. Refit or replace the steering column. Uneven tire pressure. Inflate the tires properly. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering cylinder leaks. Change damaged piston rod or worn piston seals.

Tractor pulls to left or right: Hydrostatic steering unit has malfunction or wear. Repair or replace the steering unit. Steering cylinder failure. Replace or repair steering cylinder. Incorrect toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Steering linkage joints are worn or loose. Check and replace as required. Front wheel bearings are damaged or incorrectly adjusted. Replace the bearings or adjust it properly. Tire pressure uneven. Inflate the tires correctly.

Massey Ferguson 1100 Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery is not charging: Corroded or loose wire connections. Tighten or clean connections. Faulty electrical terminal connectors. Replace terminal connectors. Battery bad cell. Replace the battery. Belt is loose or defective. Need to adjust belt tension or replace belt.

Starter turns slowly: Battery capacity is low. Battery is drained, charge it. Battery drains quickly. Service battery or replace it. Disconnected wires or corroded battery terminals. Connect wiring correctly or install new terminals.

Starter does not work: Battery is drained or worn. Recharge or replace battery. Battery wiring is disconnected or improperly connected. Inspect wiring and connect as required. Battery voltage is low. Recharge the battery. Damaged starter motor. Starter should be changed.

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