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Massey Ferguson 1740M Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 1740M Diesel Engine Troubleshooting

Engine starts up hard or will not start: Fuel filter plugged. Replace the filter element. Air in fuel tank. Bleed fuel tank. Fuel injection nozzles are dirty or defective. Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles. Fuel injection pump is broken. Rebuild or change fuel pump.

Engine stops suddenly during operation: Improper fuel injection timing. Check the fuel injection pump timing adjustment. Dirty fuel filter. Service the filter. Engine is not fully warmed up. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.

Engine starts but then stops: Clogged fuel filter. Filter maintenance required. Fuel injection pump failure. Replace or rebuild injection pump. Dirty air filter element. Install new air filter element.

Engine overheating: Defective radiator cap or clogged radiator fins. Replace cap or clean radiator. Not enough coolant. The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults. Fan belt is worn or faulty. Belt replacement is recommended. Insufficient engine oil. Check and refill engine oil.

Diesel engine loses power: Fuel injection nozzles are dirty or defective. Check and replace nozzles if required. Fuel lines or hoses are dirty. Clean fuel hoses and lines. Air filter is clogged. Clean or replace the element. Defective cylinder head gasket. Install new cylinder head gasket.

Engine noise or knocking: Engine has not warmed up to the recommended temperature. Warm up to required temperature. Insufficient engine oil. Fill up the oil to required level. Improper setting of fuel injection pump timing. Set up as recommended. Scored or worn pistons. Install new pistons. Connecting rod is worn or misaligned. Connecting rod must be aligned or replaced.

Engine stalling at idle: Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect. Adjustment required. Valve out of adjustment. Need to adjust valve clearance. Defective fuel injection pump. Repair or install new pump.

Insufficient oil pressure: Low crankcase oil level. Fill the crankcase with oil. Worn oil pump. Replace as required. Clogged oil filter. Replace or service engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson 1740M Transmission Troubleshooting

Excessive transmission noise: Incorrect backlash or gears are worn. Install new gears and adjust backlash properly. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Replace the shift forks. Shaft splines are damaged or worn. Replace defective shaft. Transmission oil level is low. Fill up the transmission oil. Bearings are damaged or worn. Change the bearings. Transmission fluid is dirty. Fill up with fresh transmission fluid.

Difficulty shifting gears: Gear shift linkage is corroded or worn. Install new shift linkage. Improperly adjusted or worn clutch. Adjust clutch or replace if required. Shift forks are bent or worn out. Shift forks need to be replaced. Worn gear shifting mechanism. Repair or change worn components if necessary.

Low transmission oil pressure: Transmission oil level is low. Fill up the transmission oil. Plugged transmission oil filter (if equipped). Clean or change transmission oil filter. Defective relief valve. Change relief valve.

Transmission fluid leaks: Damaged seals or gaskets. Gaskets or seal replacement required. High transmission fluid level. Drain the excess fluid.

Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

HST transmission noises: Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage. Adjust or repair linkage. Transmission overload. Reduce the load is required. Oil is dirty or oil level is too low. Add oil to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh oil. Relief valve failure. Change the valve. Transmission components are damaged or worn. After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components.

Transmission fluid overheating: Excessive loading. Reduce loading. Cooling components are damaged or clogged. Check all cooling components and repair or change if required. Low oil level. Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level. Dirty transmission fluid filter. Service or change transmission fluid filter.

Low power: Insufficient transmission fluid. Check and refill the transmission fluid. Stuck relief valve. Install a new relief valve. Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment. Replace or adjust linkage.

Transmission fluid leaks: Oil drain line is clogged. Clean or change the line. Seals or gaskets are worn. Gaskets or seal replacement required. Transmission case internal pressure is too high. Change defective parts.

Massey Ferguson 1740M Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system is overheated: Hydraulic oil type is incorrect. Pour the correct type of oil. Dirty hydraulic oil. The oil must be changed. Air in the hydraulic system. Air bleeding. Main relief valve is defective. Change relief valve.

Low hydraulic fluid pressure: Insufficient hydraulic oil. Check and refill the hydraulic oil. Hydraulic fluid filter element is clogged. Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary. Hydraulic piping is leaking. Find leaks in the system and fix it. Incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve. Use the correct setting. Hydraulic pump failure. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder.

3-point hitch fails to lift or lifts slowly: Faulty hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Damaged main relief valve. Replace relief valve. Defective hydraulic control valve block. Replace or repair the valve. Faulty hydraulic cylinder. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Insufficient hydraulic fluid. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Hydraulic oil filter element is clogged. Service or replace the hydraulic filter. Excessive load on hitch. Reduce the load is required.

Three-point hitch cannot be dropped or dropping is too slow: Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic control valve is out of adjustment. Need to make adjustment. Damaged hitch cross shaft. Install a new shaft. 3-point hitch is out of adjustment. Adjust three-point hitch as required.

Hitch lift or drop is jerky: Hydraulic oil is dirty. Hydraulic oil change required. Faulty hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic pipes. Bleed hydraulic pipes. Hydraulic control valve is defective. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 1740M Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive free play of steering wheel: Steering column coupling or shaft is worn. Change faulty part. Steering pump malfunction. Steering pump needs to be replaced or repaired. Steering linkage joints are worn or loose. Check and replace as required. Steering control valve has wear or malfunction. Check and replace as required.

Difficult steering: Air lock in hydraulic steering system. Need to bleed air. Steering filter is plugged. Install new steering filter element. Steering oil level is low. Fill up steering oil to required level. Defective or worn steering control valve. Replace or repair steering control valve as required. Steering pump malfunction. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Steering pump control valve is stuck or worn. Clean or install new control valve. Defective or incorrectly mounted steering column. Change steering column or mount correctly. Uneven tyre pressure. Inflate the tyres properly. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Steering cylinder leakage. Replace worn seal sleeves or damaged piston rod.

Tractor pulls to right or left: Steering control valve has malfunction or wear. Inspect and change as required. Damaged steering cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Steering linkage joints are worn or loose. Repair or change steering linkage. Front wheel bearings are defective or improperly adjusted. Install new bearings or adjust it correctly. Front tyres wear unevenly. Change the tyres.

Massey Ferguson 1740M Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Loose or corroded wire connections. Service or tighten connections. Battery terminal connectors are faulty. Replace terminal connectors. Battery dead cell. Battery change required. Loose or worn belt. Change belt or adjust belt tension.

Starter cranks slow: Battery capacity is low. Battery is drained, recharge it. Battery is not holding charge. Battery needs to be serviced or replaced. Disconnected cables or faulty battery terminals. Connect cables properly or replace terminals.

Starter doesn't crank: Battery is discharged or defective. Need to charge or replace the battery. Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected. Check wiring harness and connect as required. Battery power is low. Low battery charging, charge as required. Starter motor failing. Starter should be replaced.