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Massey Ferguson 1532 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 1532 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine hard to start or will not start: Dirty fuel filter. Change filter element. Air in fuel tank. Bleed fuel tank. Defective or clogged injection nozzle. Change fuel injection nozzles. Fuel injection pump malfunctioning. Repair or change injection pump.

Diesel shuts off while driving: Fuel injection pump timing is not adjusted. Adjust as recommended. Fuel filter element is dirty. Clean or change the filter. Engine has not warmed up to the recommended temperature. Warm up the engine.

Engine starts but stalls suddenly: Clogged fuel filter. Install new filter element. Damaged fuel injection pump. Rebuild or replace pump. Clogged air cleaner. Clean or replace element.

Engine overheated: Dirty radiator fins or defective radiator cap. Install new cap or clean radiator. Coolant level is low. Fill radiator to proper level and check components for faults. Loose or damaged fan belt. The fan belt needs to be replaced. Engine oil level low. Fill up the oil to required level.

Engine lacks power: Fuel injection nozzles are clogged or faulty. Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles. Restricted fuel lines or hoses. Fuel lines and hoses need to be cleaned. Clogged air cleaner. Clean or change. Cylinder head gasket is blown. Replace the gasket as required.

Abnormal engine noise or knocking: Engine is not preheated. Warm up engine as required. Engine oil level low. Fill up the engine oil. Improper fuel injection timing. Set up as recommended. Pistons are scored or worn. Pistons need to be replaced. Connecting rod is defective or misaligned. Alignment procedure or replacement is required.

Engine stops while idling: Wrong adjustment of low idle speed. Adjust as required. Valve out of adjustment. Have it adjusted. Fuel injection pump is broken. Change or repair the pump.

Low oil pressure: Low oil level. Add oil to the engine crankcase. Defective oil pump. Inspect and change as required. Plugged engine oil filter. Service or replace engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson 1532 Transmission Troubleshooting

Excessive transmission noise: Damaged gears or incorrect backlash. Replace gears or adjust backlash correctly. Shift forks are bent or worn out. Change defective shift forks. Shaft splines are worn or damaged. Shaft need to be replaced. Insufficient transmission fluid. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Bearings are damaged or worn. Bearings need to be replaced. Transmission fluid is contaminated. Transmission fluid change required.

Hard shifting: Rusty or worn gear shift linkage. Lubricate or replace the shift linkage. Clutch is worn or not adjusted. Change or adjust clutch. Damaged or worn gear shift forks. Shift forks need to be replaced. Worn parts of the gear shifting mechanism. Change worn parts.

Low transmission oil pressure: Low fluid level. Need to add transmission fluid. Clogged transmission oil filter element (if fitted). Service or change transmission oil filter. Relief valve is stuck. Replace the valve.

Transmission oil leaking: Worn seals or gaskets. Install new components. Transmission oil level is exceeded. Correct the oil volume.

Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

HST transmission noise: Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage. Replace or adjust linkage. Transmission is under excessive load. Reduce the load is required. Low transmission oil level or contaminated oil. Fill to required level or change the transmission oil. Stuck relief valve. Replace valve as required. Damaged or worn components of hydrostatic transmission. After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components.

Transmission fluid overheats: Excessive transmission load. Reduce the load is required. Cooling components are defective or plugged. Inspect all cooling components and replace or repair if necessary. Transmission fluid level is low. Fill the transmission housing to proper fluid level. Plugged transmission oil filter. Service or replace the transmission oil filter.

Low power: Transmission oil level is low. Check and refill the transmission oil. Relief valve malfunction. Replace relief valve as required. Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted. Repair or adjust linkage.

External fluid leaks: Plugged oil return tube. Clean or replace return tube. Damaged seals or gaskets. Seals and gaskets replacement required. Transmission case internal pressure is too high. Replace worn components.

Massey Ferguson 1532 Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheating: Improper type of hydraulic oil. Use the proper type of oil. Hydraulic fluid is contaminated. Fill up with new hydraulic fluid. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Defective main relief valve. Change relief valve.

Insufficient hydraulic fluid pressure: Hydraulic fluid is insufficient. Add fluid as required. Clogged hydraulic oil filter. Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary. Leaks in hydraulic lines. Check the system and repair leaks. Hydraulic control valve block is out of adjustment. Control valve needs to be adjusted. Defective hydraulic pump. Change or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Hydraulic cylinder not working. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder.

3-point hitch can't lift or lifts too slowly: Hydraulic pump not working. Replace or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Damaged main relief valve. Replace relief valve. Hydraulic spool valve is faulty. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic fluid is insufficient. Add fluid as required. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Clean or change hydraulic filter. Excessive loading on the hitch. Reduce the load is required.

3-point hitch can't drop or drops too slowly: Defective hydraulic cylinder. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Incorrect adjusted hydraulic spool valve. Adjust the spool valve correctly. Worn hitch cross shaft. Change the shaft. Three-point hitch has not been adjusted. Adjustment is required.

Hitch drop or lift is jerky: Hydraulic fluid is contaminated. Fill up with new hydraulic fluid. Defective hydraulic pump. Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Hydraulic spool valve block is faulty. Repair or replace the valve. Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 1532 Steering System Troubleshooting

Steering wheel has too much free-play: Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out. Replace faulty component. Defective hydraulic steering pump. Replace or repair steering pump. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Repair or change steering linkage. Defective or worn power steering control valve. Inspect and replace as required.

Difficult steering: Air lock in hydraulic steering system. Bleed air from system. Steering filter is plugged. Change steering filter element. Steering fluid level low. Checking steering fluid level and add it if necessary. Power steering control valve is defective or worn. Inspect and replace as required. Hydraulic steering pump is defective. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Stuck or faulty steering pump control valve. Service or replace flow control valve. Incorrectly assembled or damaged steering column. Reassemble the steering column correctly or change it. Tire pressure is uneven. Adjust the tire pressure. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Steering cylinder leakage. Replace scratched piston rod or worn cylinder seals.

Tractor pulls to left or right: Power steering control valve has malfunction or wear. Inspect and replace as required. Steering cylinder is worn. Change or repair steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Check and replace as required. Damaged or improperly adjusted or worn front wheel bearings. Change or adjust the bearings properly. Uneven wear on front tires. Replace the tires.

Massey Ferguson 1532 Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery is not charging: Corroded or loose wire connections. Tighten or clean connections. Defective electrical terminal connectors. Replace terminal connectors. Bad cell in battery. Battery replacement required. Loose or defective belt. Adjust belt tension or change the belt.

Starter turns slowly: Low battery voltage. Battery needs to be recharged. Battery runs out quickly. Service or change the battery. Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring. Check wiring and clean or replace terminals.

Starter is not cranking: Battery is discharged or defective. Charge or replace the battery. Battery wires are disconnected or incorrectly connected. Check wires and connect correctly. Low battery capacity. Charge the battery. Damaged starter motor. Repair or install a new starter.