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Massey Ferguson 1250 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 1250 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine starts hard or won't start: Fuel filter element is clogged. Replace the filter element. Air in fuel tank. Bleed fuel tank. Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged. If necessary, replace with a new nozzle. Fuel injection pump is not operating properly. Replace or rebuild injection pump.

Engine shuts off suddenly during operation: Improper fuel injection timing. Check the fuel injection pump timing adjustment. Fuel filter element is clogged. Filter maintenance required. Engine has not warmed up to the recommended temperature. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.

Diesel starts and then shuts off: Fuel filter plugging. Service the filter. Fuel injection pump is broken. Replace or rebuild injection pump. Clogged air filter. Clean or replace element.

Engine overheated: Radiator core is dirty or radiator cap is damaged. Clean radiator or replace cap. Lack of engine coolant. Fill radiator to proper level and check components for faults. Excessive wear of the fan belt. Change as required. Low engine oil level. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.

Low engine power: Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged. Replace injection nozzles. Clogged fuel lines or hoses. Clean fuel lines and hoses. Air cleaner is dirty. Service air cleaner. Cylinder head gasket is damaged. Cylinder-head gasket replacement required.

Engine noises or knocks: Engine is not fully warmed up. Warm up to required temperature. Low engine oil level. Check oil level and add oil as required. Wrong setting of fuel injection pump timing. Set it up as required. Pistons are worn or scored. Install new pistons. Connecting rod is misaligned or worn. Alignment procedure or replacement is required.

Engine stalls while idle: Too low idle RPM. Adjust low idling as recommended. Valve clearance is not correct. Adjust valve clearance according to specifications. Fuel injection pump is damaged. Change pump or rebuild it.

Low oil pressure: Oil level is insufficient. Need to add oil. Oil pump failure. Replace as required. Oil filter element clogging. Clean or replace engine oil filter element.

Massey Ferguson 1250 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission makes noise: Gears are damaged or backlash is incorrect. Adjust backlash properly or replace the gears. Damaged or worn gear shift forks. Install new shift forks. Damaged or worn shaft splines. Shaft need to be changed. Insufficient transmission fluid. Need to add transmission fluid. Bearings are cracked or worn. Bearings need to be replaced. Transmission fluid is dirty. Transmission fluid change required.

Gear shift is hard: Worn or rusty gear shift linkage. Install a new gear shift linkage. Improperly adjusted or worn clutch. Clutch replacement or adjustment required. Worn or damaged gear shift forks. Replace the shift forks. Worn gear shifting mechanism. Repair or change worn components if necessary.

Low transmission pressure: Low fluid level. Need to add transmission fluid. Dirty transmission fluid filter element (if equipped). Replace or service transmission fluid filter. Relief valve malfunction. Replace relief valve.

Transmission oil leakage: Damaged gaskets or seals. Replace worn seal or gaskets. High transmission oil level. Correct the oil level.

Massey Ferguson 1250 Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheated: Wrong type of hydraulic oil. Pour the correct type of hydraulic oil. Hydraulic fluid is contaminated. Fill up with new hydraulic fluid. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air from hydraulic system. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Install a new relief valve.

Low hydraulic system pressure: Low hydraulic oil level. Checking hydraulic oil level and add if necessary. Clogged hydraulic fluid filter element. Clean or change hydraulic filter. Hydraulic piping is leaking. Check the system and repair leaks. Hydraulic control valve is not set properly. Adjust properly. Hydraulic pump failure. Install a new hydraulic fluid pump. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch does not raise or raises very slowly: Hydraulic pump is faulty. Replace or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve failure. Relief valve must be changed. Faulty hydraulic spool valve. Repair or replace the valve. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it. Hydraulic fluid level low. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Hydraulic oil filter is clogged. Service the hydraulic filter or change if required. Excessive hitch loading. Load needs to be reduced.

3-point hitch won't lower or lowers slowly: Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve. Adjust correctly. Lift arm shaft is worn. Replace the shaft. Misadjusted hitch. Adjust as required.

Jerky lowering or lifting of the hitch: Hydraulic oil contamination. Change the oil. Faulty hydraulic pump. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Faulty hydraulic spool valve. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder not working. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 1250 Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive play in steering: Steering column shaft or coupling has maximum wear. Replace defective component. Steering pump failure. Repair or replace steering pump. Steering linkage parts are loose or worn. Check and change as required. Worn or damaged power steering control valve. Inspect and replace as required. Steering box parts are damaged. Repair power steering box.

Stiff steering: Air in steering system. Bleed air from system. Clogged steering filter element. Replace steering filter element. Steering fluid level is insufficient. Add oil to steering system. Power steering control valve has wear or malfunction. Inspect and change as required. Steering box parts are worn. Defective parts of power steering box must be replaced. Steering pump failure. Install a new hydraulic steering pump. Stuck or faulty steering pump control valve. Flush or change flow control valve. Defective or incorrectly mounted steering column. Change steering column or mount correctly. Tire pressure uneven. Inflate the tires correctly. Not adjusted toe-in. Check and adjust toe-in.

Tractor pulls to left or right: Steering box components are faulty. Defective power steering box components must be replaced. Power steering control valve is damaged or worn. Inspect and change as required. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering linkage parts are loose or worn. Replace or repair steering linkage. Front wheel bearings are damaged or incorrectly adjusted. Adjust properly or replace bearings. Uneven wear on front tires. Replace the tires.

Massey Ferguson 1250 Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery does not charge: Corroded or loose electrical wire connections. Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections. Defective battery terminal connectors. Change terminal connectors. Battery faulty cell. Replace the battery. Belt is loose or defective. Change belt or adjust belt tension.

Starter motor cranks slow: Battery power is low. Battery is drained, charge it. Battery drains quickly. Service or change the battery. Faulty battery terminals or disconnected cables. Check wiring connections and replace or clean terminals.

Starter is not working: Battery is discharged or defective. Change or recharge battery. Battery wires are disconnected or incorrectly connected. Check wires and connect correctly. Battery power is low. Recharge the battery. Starter motor failing. Starter needs to be changed.