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Massey Ferguson 1739E Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 1739E Engine Troubleshooting

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

Engine stops unexpectedly during operation: Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Adjust as recommended. Fuel filter element is clogged. Service the filter. Low coolant temperature. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.

Engine starts but then stalls: Dirty fuel filter. Change the filter element. Fuel injection pump malfunction. Install a new fuel pump or repair. Intake air restriction. Clean or change.

Engine is overheated: Radiator fins are clogged or radiator cap is faulty. Change cap or clean radiator. Engine coolant is insufficient. The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults. Fan belt slipping or worn. Change the fan belt. Engine oil level is low. Check oil level and add oil as required.

Engine power loss: Damaged or dirty injection nozzles. Replace injection nozzles. Fuel hoses or lines clogging. Clean fuel lines and hoses. Plugged air cleaner. Air filter maintenance required. Blown cylinder head gasket. Install new cylinder head gasket.

Engine noise or knocking: Low coolant temperature. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Engine oil level low. Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Improper fuel injection timing. Adjust fuel injection pump as required. Pistons are broken or worn. Replace the pistons. Connecting rod is defective or not aligned. Need to align or replace the connecting rod.

Engine stalls while idle: Low idle speed set incorrectly. Adjust low idle speed. Valve clearance is wrong. Adjust valve clearance. Fuel injection pump is not working correctly. Change or repair the pump.

Low oil pressure: Engine oil level low. Add oil as required. Oil pump malfunction. Remove and inspect oil pump. Dirty oil filter. Clean or replace engine oil filter element.

Massey Ferguson 1739E Transmission Troubleshooting

Excessive transmission noise: Gears are damaged or backlash is incorrect. Install new gears and adjust backlash properly. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Change the shift forks. Stuck or worn shaft splines. Shaft need to be changed. Transmission fluid level is low. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Bearings are cracked or worn. Install new bearings. Transmission fluid contamination. Transmission fluid change required.

Gears are hard to shift: Rusty or worn gear shift linkage. Replace or lubricate the shift linkage. Clutch is faulty or misadjusted. Change or adjust clutch. Worn or damaged gear shift forks. Replace defective shift forks. Gearshift mechanism malfunction. Identify and replace failed parts.

Lack of transmission oil pressure: Transmission fluid insufficient. Need to add transmission fluid. Transmission oil filter element clogging (if equipped). Service or change transmission oil filter. Relief valve is damaged. Replace valve as required.

Transmission fluid leaks: Seals or gaskets are broken. Gaskets or seal replacement required. Too much fluid in transmission. Excess fluid must be drained.

Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

Hydrostatic transmission noise: Speed control linkage is worn or unadjusted. Adjust or install new linkage. Excessive loading. Reduce the load is required. Fluid is contaminated or fluid level is insufficient. Fill to required level or change the fluid. Relief valve is damaged. Install a new relief valve. Transmission parts are worm or defective. After disassembling and inspection, change defective components.

Transmission fluid is too hot: Excessive loading. Reduce the load is required. Clogged or damaged cooling components. Inspect all cooling components and replace or clean if necessary. Transmission fluid insufficient. Fill the transmission housing to proper fluid level. Dirty transmission fluid filter element. Clean or change transmission fluid filter.

Power is insufficient: Transmission fluid insufficient. Need to add transmission fluid. Defective relief valve. Change relief valve. Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment. Adjust or change linkage.

Transmission oil leaking: Plugged oil return tube. Clean or replace return tube. Damaged seals or gaskets. Change defective seal or gaskets. High internal transmission case pressure. Change defective components.

Massey Ferguson 1739E Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheated: Improper type of hydraulic oil. Use the proper type of oil. Hydraulic oil is contaminated. Fill up with fresh hydraulic oil. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Main relief valve is defective. Change relief valve.

Insufficient hydraulic fluid pressure: Hydraulic fluid level low. Add fluid as required. Clogged hydraulic fluid filter. Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary. Leaking hydraulic lines. Find leaks in the system and fix it. Hydraulic spool valve block is not adjusted properly. The spool valve should be properly adjusted. Faulty hydraulic pump. Change or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch not raising or hitch raises slowly: Damaged hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Damaged main relief valve. Install a new relief valve. Faulty hydraulic spool valve. Repair or replace the valve. Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Insufficient hydraulic oil. Check and refill the hydraulic oil. Clogged hydraulic oil filter. Install a new hydraulic filter element. Heavy load on the hitch. Reduce hitch load.

3-point hitch does not lower or lowers very slowly: Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic control valve block is out of adjustment. Control valve needs to be adjusted. Hitch cross shaft is worn. Change the shaft. The 3-point hitch is not adjusted. The hitch must be adjusted.

Hitch lift or drop is not smoothly: Hydraulic oil contamination. Change the oil. Faulty hydraulic pump. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Defective hydraulic control valve. Install a new hydraulic valve or repair it. Defective hydraulic cylinder. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

Massey Ferguson 1739E Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive steering wheel free play: Worn steering column shaft or coupling. Replace defective component. Hydraulic steering pump is defective. Check the steering pump and replace if necessary. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Repair or replace steering linkage. Defective or worn hydrostatic steering unit. Change or repair steering unit if required.

Hard Steering: Air in the hydraulic steering system. Bleed the steering system. Steering filter is plugged. Change steering filter element. Not enough steering oil. Check oil level and add steering oil as required. Hydrostatic steering unit has damage or wear. Inspect and change as required. Faulty steering pump. Install a new hydraulic steering pump. Stuck or worn pump flow control valve. Replace or service control valve. Incorrectly fitted or worn steering column. Refit or replace the steering column. Tyre pressure is uneven. Adjust the tyre pressure. Not adjusted toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Steering cylinder is leaking. Replace scratched piston rod or worn cylinder seals.

Tractor is pulling to left or right: Worn or damaged hydrostatic steering unit. Inspect and change as required. Steering cylinder is faulty. Repair or replace steering cylinder. Not adjusted toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Change or repair steering linkage. Improperly adjusted or defective front wheel bearings. Change or adjust the bearings properly. Front tires wear unevenly. Change the tires.

Massey Ferguson 1739E Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Loose or corroded electrical wiring connections. Tighten or service cable connections. Defective battery terminal connectors. Terminal connectors should be replaced. Battery failing. Battery replacement required. Defective or loose belt. Adjust belt tension or change the belt.

Starter turning slow: Low battery capacity. Charge the battery. Battery runs out quickly. Battery needs service or replacement. Disconnected cables or faulty battery terminals. Check cable connections and replace or service terminals.

Starter doesn't crank: Battery is low or faulty. Replace or charge as required. Battery wiring is disconnected or improperly connected. Inspect wiring and connect as required. Low battery output voltage. Recharge the battery. Defective starter motor. Repair or install a new starter.