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Massey Ferguson 1240 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 1240 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or will not start: Clogged fuel filter. Clean the filter or install new filter element. Air in the fuel lines. Bleed the fuel lines. Fuel injection nozzles are dirty or defective. Inspect nozzles and replace if necessary. Fuel injection pump damage. Rebuild or change fuel pump.

Diesel shuts off while driving: Improper fuel injection timing. Set the fuel pump timing correctly. Dirty fuel filter. Service the filter. Engine is not fully warmed up. Warm up to required temperature.

Engine starts but stops suddenly: Dirty fuel filter. Clean the filter or install new filter element. Fuel injection pump damage. Replace or rebuild injection pump. Dirty air filter. Clean or change the filter.

Engine overheated: Dirty radiator fins or defective radiator cap. Clean radiator or install new cap. Low coolant level. Top up coolant fluid and check system for leaks. Damaged or worn fan belt. Belt replacement is recommended. Insufficient engine oil. Check oil level and add oil as required.

Engine loses power: Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged. Check and replace nozzles if required. Clogged fuel lines or hoses. Clean fuel system hoses and lines. Intake air restriction. Change air filter element. Worn cylinder head gasket. Install a new gasket.

Engine noises or knocks: Engine is not fully warmed up. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Engine oil insufficient. Add oil to the engine crankcase. Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Adjust according to specifications. Pistons are worn or scored. Have pistons replaced. Connecting rod is worn or not aligned. Align or replace connecting rod.

Engine stops while idle: Wrong adjustment of low idle speed. Adjust low idling as recommended. Valve clearance is out of adjustment. Correct valve clearance needs to be set. Fuel injection pump damage. Change or repair the pump.

Oil pressure is low: Low crankcase oil level. Fill the crankcase with oil. Oil pump failure. Repair or replace. Oil filter element clogged. Clean or change engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson 1240 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission noise: Incorrect backlash or gears are worn. Change worn gears or adjust backlash correctly. Shift forks are bent or worn out. Install new shift forks. Shaft splines are worn or stuck. Shaft need to be changed. Insufficient transmission oil. Add oil to the transmission housing. Worn or damaged bearings. Bearings need to be changed. Transmission fluid is contaminated. Transmission fluid change required.

Hard shifts: Gear shift linkage is rusty or worn. Change or lubricate shift linkage. Malfunction or incorrect clutch adjustment. Replace or adjust clutch. Shift forks are worn or bent. Shift forks need to be replaced. Gearshift mechanism is damaged. Replace or repair the mechanism.

Low transmission fluid pressure: Lack of transmission oil supply. Need to add transmission oil. Transmission oil filter is clogged (if fitted). Service or change transmission oil filter. Stuck relief valve. Replace relief valve.

External fluid leaks: Worn seals or gaskets. Change defective gaskets or seal. High transmission oil level. Correct the oil level.

Massey Ferguson 1240 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheated: Incorrect hydraulic oil type. Use the correct type of hydraulic oil. Contaminated hydraulic fluid. Change hydraulic fluid. Air trapped in hydraulic system. Bleed air from system. Main relief valve malfunction. Replace relief valve.

Low hydraulic system pressure: Hydraulic fluid level low. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Change the hydraulic filter element or service if required. Leaking hydraulic pipes. Inspect hydraulic system for leaks and repair it. Hydraulic spool valve is out of adjustment. Spool valve adjustment required. Hydraulic pump not working. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch does not raise or raises very slowly: Hydraulic pump malfunction. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Faulty main relief valve. Relief valve must be changed. Faulty hydraulic spool valve. Repair or change the valve. Broken hydraulic cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder. Insufficient hydraulic fluid. Fill up the hydraulic fluid. Clogged hydraulic oil filter. Clean the hydraulic filter element or replace if necessary. Excessive load on hitch. Reduce loading.

3-point hitch does not lower or lowers very slowly: Hydraulic cylinder failure. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic control valve is out of adjustment. Need to make adjustment. Worn hitch cross shaft. Install a new shaft. The hitch has not been adjusted. Adjust the hitch.

Hitch lowering or lifting is jerky: Contaminated hydraulic fluid. Change hydraulic fluid. Defective hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic pipes. Bleed hydraulic pipes. Faulty hydraulic spool valve. Change or repair hydraulic valve. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 1240 Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive steering wheel play: Steering column coupling or shaft is worn. Change defective component. Steering pump not working. Replace or repair steering pump. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Repair or replace steering linkage. Defective or worn power steering control valve. Repair or change the steering unit. Steering box parts are faulty. Change defective steering box parts.

Steering wheel is hard to turn: Air lock in the steering system. Bleed the steering system. Clogged steering filter. Replace steering filter element. Insufficient steering fluid. Fill up the steering fluid. Worn or defective power steering control valve. Inspect and change as required. Steering box components are damaged. Change defective steering box parts. Steering pump is worn. Replace or repair steering pump. Steering pump control valve is stuck or worn. Flush or change flow control valve. Improperly mounted or worn steering column. Mount the steering column as required or change it. Front tires wear unevenly. Change the tires. Improper toe-in. Check and adjust toe-in.

Tractor pulls to right or left: Steering box parts are worn out. Repair power steering box. Worn or damaged power steering control valve. Inspect and change as required. Not adjusted toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Steering linkage components are loose or worn. Inspect and replace as required. Front wheel bearings are worn or incorrectly adjusted. Replace or adjust the bearings correctly. Uneven tyre pressure. Inflate the tyres properly.

Massey Ferguson 1240 Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Electrical cable connections are corroded or loose. Service or tighten cable connections. Battery terminal clamps are defective. Terminal clamps should be changed. Battery dead cell. Battery change required. Worn or loose belt. Adjust belt tension or replace belt.

Starter cranks slow: Battery power is low. Battery is drained, charge it. Battery is not holding charge. Service or replace the battery. Disconnected battery cables or bad terminals. Check cables and clean or change terminals.

Starter is not cranking: Battery is discharged or defective. Recharge or replace battery. Disconnected or incorrectly connected wires. Inspect battery wires and connect correctly. Battery capacity is low. Recharge the battery. Faulty starter motor. Starter should be changed.