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Massey Ferguson 1735E Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 1735E Engine Troubleshooting

Engine hard to start or doesn't start: Fuel filter element is dirty. Service or replace the filter. Air in fuel system. Bleed fuel system. Fuel injection nozzles are clogged or faulty. Clean or change injection nozzles. Fuel injection pump is faulty. Repair or replace injection pump.

Engine stalls after running: Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Set up as recommended. Clogged fuel filter. Replace filter element. Coolant temperature is low. Warm up to required temperature.

Diesel starts and stalls immediately: Fuel filter plugging. Replace filter element. Fuel injection pump is faulty. Replace injection pump or repair it. Air filter plugged. Clean or replace the element.

Engine is overheated: Dirty radiator core or faulty radiator cap. Replace cap or clean radiator. Lack of coolant in cooling system. Refill to the correct level and inspect system for leaks. Fan belt is broken or worn. Change as required. Lack of engine oil. Checking oil level and add if necessary.

Engine lacks power: Clogged or burnt injection nozzle. Replace injection nozzles. Fuel lines or hoses are dirty. Service fuel lines and hoses. Dirty air filter. Replace air filter element. Blown cylinder head gasket. Cylinder-head gasket replacement required.

Engine knocks or noises: Engine not warmed up. Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine. Engine oil level is low. Checking oil level and add if necessary. Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Adjust as recommended. Pistons are worn or scored. Replace the pistons. Misaligned or defective connecting rod. Alignment procedure or replacement is required.

Engine stalls when idle: Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect. Adjust low idle speed. Improper valve clearance. Have it adjusted. Defective fuel injection pump. Repair or install a new fuel pump.

Oil pressure is low: Insufficient engine oil. Add oil to the engine crankcase. Oil pump is defective. Remove and inspect oil pump. Oil filter clogging. Change or clean engine oil filter element.

Massey Ferguson 1735E Transmission Troubleshooting

Excessive transmission noise: Worn gears or incorrect backlash. Replace defective gears or set backlash properly. Shift forks are worn or bent. Shift forks need to be replaced. Worn or damaged shaft splines. Change defective shaft. Low oil level. Check transmission oil level and add oil as required. Bearings are cracked or worn. Faulty bearings should be replaced. Transmission oil contamination. Fill up with fresh transmission oil.

Difficulty shifting gears: Gear shift linkage is worn or rusty. Replace or lubricate the shift linkage. Improperly adjusted or worn clutch. Replace or adjust clutch. Shift forks are worn or bent. Shift forks need to be changed. Gearshift mechanism malfunction. Identify and replace failed parts.

Low transmission pressure: Lack of transmission fluid. Add fluid to the transmission housing. Transmission oil filter is clogged (if fitted). Service or replace the transmission oil filter. Relief valve is stuck. Replace the valve.

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

Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

Hydrostatic transmission noises: Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment. Adjust or repair linkage. Transmission overload. Reduce loading. Transmission fluid is dirty or fluid level is too low. Fill to required level or change the fluid. Relief valve failure. Replace relief valve. Transmission components are damaged or worn. After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components.

Transmission oil overheating: Transmission overloaded. Reduce transmission load. Defective or plugged cooling components. Inspect all cooling components and service or change if necessary. Low fluid level. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Transmission oil filter is dirty. Clean or replace the transmission filter.

Power is too low: Transmission fluid level is low. Fill the transmission housing to proper fluid level. Stuck relief valve. Replace relief valve. Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage. Adjust or replace linkage.

Transmission oil leaking: Clogged transmission fluid return pipe. Clean or change return pipe. Damaged seals or gaskets. Replace worn seal or gaskets. Transmission case internal pressure is too high. Change defective components.

Massey Ferguson 1735E Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheating: Improper hydraulic fluid type. Use the proper type of hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic oil is dirty. Hydraulic oil change required. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Main relief valve failure. Change relief valve.

Low hydraulic fluid pressure: Hydraulic oil is insufficient. Check and refill the hydraulic oil. Hydraulic oil filter element is clogged. Change the hydraulic filter element or service if required. Leaks in hydraulic pipes. Check the system and repair leaks. Hydraulic control valve is set improperly. The control valve must be set correctly. Hydraulic pump is defective. Change or repair hydraulic oil pump. Defective hydraulic cylinder. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder.

3-point hitch can't lift or lifts too slowly: Faulty hydraulic pump. Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump. Main relief valve is defective. Relief valve replacement required. Hydraulic control valve is defective. Repair or replace hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder. Low hydraulic fluid level. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary. Excessive hitch loading. Reduce loading.

Three-point hitch cannot be dropped or dropping is too slow: Hydraulic cylinder failure. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic control valve is not set properly. Adjust properly. Worn hitch rock shaft. Replace the shaft. The hitch is not adjusted. Adjust 3-point hitch as required.

Hitch lift or drop is jerky: Dirty hydraulic oil. The oil must be changed. Hydraulic pump not working. Change or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Air in the hydraulic system. Air bleeding. Hydraulic spool valve is faulty. Repair or replace hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

Massey Ferguson 1735E Steering System Troubleshooting

Steering wheel free play is excessive: Worn steering column shaft or coupling. Change defective component. Steering pump not working. Check the steering pump and replace if necessary. Worn or loose steering linkage joints. Check and replace as required. Steering control valve is damaged or worn. Replace or repair steering control valve as required.

Steering is stiff: Air in the hydraulic steering system. Air-bleed steering system. Clogged steering filter element. Clean or replace the element. Steering fluid insufficient. Check and refill steering fluid. Steering control valve is worn or defective. Change or repair steering control valve if required. Steering pump is faulty. Check the hydraulic steering pump and change if necessary. Worn or stuck pump flow control valve. Install a new flow control valve or clean it. Incorrectly assembled or damaged steering column. Reassemble the steering column correctly or change it. Front tires wear unevenly. Change the tires. Incorrect toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Steering cylinder leaks. Damaged cylinder seals or worn piston rod.

Tractor pulls to right or left: Steering control valve has wear or damage. Inspect and replace as required. Faulty steering cylinder. Repair or replace steering cylinder. Not adjusted toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Loose or worn steering linkage parts. Replace or repair steering linkage. Worn or incorrectly adjusted or worn front wheel bearings. Adjust properly or change bearings. Front tires wear unevenly. Change the tires.

Massey Ferguson 1735E Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery does not charge: Corroded or loose cable connections. Clean or tighten connections. Defective battery terminal clamps. Install new terminal clamps. Battery bad cell. Battery replacement required. Damaged or loose belt. Belt needs to be adjusted or replaced.

Starter turns slowly: Low battery power. Charge the battery. Battery discharges quickly. Service charging system or install new battery. Disconnected wiring or bad battery terminals. Connect wiring properly or install new terminals.

Starter motor is not working: Battery is drained or defective. Replace or charge as required. Battery wires are disconnected or incorrectly connected. Check wires and connect correctly. Low battery capacity. Recharge the battery. Starter motor is defective. Starter needs to be changed.