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Massey Ferguson 1734E Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 1734E Engine Troubleshooting

Engine hard to start or will not start: Fuel filter plugged. Service the filter. Air in the fuel lines. Bleed the fuel lines. Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged. Clean or change injection nozzles. Fuel injection pump malfunctioning. Replace or rebuild injection pump.

Engine stalls after running: Improper setting of fuel injection pump timing. Adjust according to specifications. Fuel filter plugging. Clean the filter element. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine.

Diesel starts but stalls immediately: Dirty fuel filter. Clean the filter element. Faulty fuel injection pump. Rebuild or replace pump. Air filter is dirty. Service or replace the air filter.

Engine is overheated: Radiator core is clogged or radiator cap is leaking. Clean radiator or replace cap. Not enough coolant. Add coolant fluid and inspect the cooling system for leaks. Fan belt is worn or faulty. Change as required. Low engine oil level. Add oil to the engine crankcase.

Engine power is reduced: Damaged or dirty injection nozzles. If necessary, replace with a new nozzle. Fuel hoses or lines clogging. Clean fuel system hoses and lines. Air filter clogged. Clean or change the filter. Cylinder-head gasket is broken. Install a new gasket.

Engine noises or knocks: Coolant temperature is low. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Engine oil level is insufficient. Fill up the oil to required level. Improper fuel injection timing. Set the fuel pump timing correctly. Pistons are worn or broken. Install new pistons. Connecting rod is not aligned or defective. Need to align or replace the connecting rod.

Engine stalls when idling: Incorrect low idle speed adjustment. Correct the settings. Valve clearance is out of adjustment. Adjust valve clearance according to specifications. Fuel injection pump is not working correctly. Replace or rebuild injection pump.

Insufficient oil pressure: Insufficient engine oil. Fill the crankcase with oil. Oil pump malfunction. Inspect and change as required. Engine oil filter is plugged. Service or replace engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson 1734E Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission noises: Defective gears or improper backlash. Install new gears and adjust backlash properly. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Change defective shift forks. Shaft splines are worn or damaged. Change defective shaft. Insufficient transmission oil. Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level. Bearings are broken or worn. Replace the bearings. Transmission oil contamination. Change the oil.

Difficulty shifting gears: Rusty or worn gear shift linkage. Change or lubricate shift linkage. Worn or unadjusted clutch. Adjust or replace the clutch. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Change the shift forks. Defective parts in the gearshift mechanism. Replace defective parts.

Lack of transmission oil pressure: Insufficient transmission fluid. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Transmission oil filter element clogging (if equipped). Service or replace the transmission oil filter. Defective relief valve. Install a new relief valve.

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

Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

HST transmission noises: Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage. Adjust or repair linkage. Transmission overload. Reduce loading. Fluid is contaminated or fluid level is insufficient. Top up to proper level or change transmission fluid. Relief valve failure. Change the valve. Defective or worn transmission parts. Check internal transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required.

Hot transmission oil: Excessive loading. Load needs to be reduced. Clogged or damaged cooling components. Inspect all cooling components and replace or repair if necessary. Transmission oil level is low. Need to add transmission oil. Dirty transmission oil filter element. Clean or replace the transmission filter.

Power is insufficient: Low fluid level. Add fluid to the transmission housing. Relief valve is damaged. Replace relief valve. Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage. Adjust or change linkage.

Transmission fluid leakage: Clogged oil drain line. Clean or replace drain line. Seals or gaskets are worn. Change defective gaskets or seal. Internal transmission housing pressure is too high. Check hydrostatic transmission components for defect or damage and change if necessary.

Massey Ferguson 1734E Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheating: Improper type of hydraulic oil. Use the proper type of oil. Hydraulic oil contamination. Change the oil. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air from hydraulic system. Damaged main relief valve. Relief valve replacement required.

Insufficient hydraulic fluid pressure: Hydraulic oil level low. Need to add oil. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary. Leaks in hydraulic pipes. Identify leaks in the system and repair it. Hydraulic control valve is not set properly. Adjust properly. Hydraulic pump not working. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Hydraulic cylinder not working. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch can't lift or lifts too slowly: Damaged hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Install a new relief valve. Defective hydraulic spool valve. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Insufficient hydraulic oil. Need to add oil. Clogged hydraulic fluid filter. Change the hydraulic filter element or service if required. Excessive hitch loading. Reduce loading.

3-point hitch won't lower or lowers slowly: Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic control valve is not set properly. Adjust properly. Worn hitch rock shaft. Change the shaft. The hitch has not been adjusted. Adjustment is required.

Hitch lifting or lowering is jerky: Contaminated hydraulic fluid. Change hydraulic fluid. Defective hydraulic pump. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Faulty hydraulic spool valve. Repair or replace hydraulic valve. Defective hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 1734E Steering Troubleshooting

Steering wheel free play is excessive: Worn steering column coupling or shaft. Change faulty part. Steering pump not working. Install a new hydraulic steering pump. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Check and replace as required. Hydrostatic steering unit has damage or wear. Repair or replace the steering unit.

Difficult steering: Air in steering hydraulic system. Bleed air from system. Clogged steering filter element. Clean or replace filter element. Steering fluid level low. Checking steering fluid level and add it if necessary. Hydrostatic steering unit has malfunction or wear. Replace or repair steering unit as required. Steering pump malfunction. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Pump flow control valve is stuck or damaged. Clean or install new control valve. Improperly installed or damaged steering column. Install the steering column as required or replace it. Tires have uneven wear. Replace the tires. Improper toe-in. Check and adjust toe-in. Leaking steering cylinder. Change worn piston seals or damaged piston rod.

Front wheels wander to left or right: Worn or defective hydrostatic steering unit. Inspect and change as required. Worn steering cylinder. Change or repair hydraulic steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Loose or worn steering linkage parts. Repair or replace steering linkage. Damaged or improperly adjusted or worn front wheel bearings. Change or adjust the bearings properly. Tires have uneven wear. Replace the tires.

Massey Ferguson 1734E Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Electrical wire connections are loose or corroded. Tighten or clean connections. Faulty battery terminal clamps. Terminal clamps should be changed. Battery faulty cell. Battery replacement required. Belt is loose or defective. Replace belt or adjust belt tension.

Starter cranks slow: Low battery power. Battery is drained, charge it. Battery drains quickly. Service battery or change it. Disconnected wiring or bad battery terminals. Check cable connections and change or clean terminals.

Starter motor won't turn: Battery is low or faulty. Recharge or replace battery. Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected. Check wiring harness and connect as required. Low battery output. Recharge the battery. Starter motor is damaged. Repair or replace starter.