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Massey Ferguson 1742 Troubleshooting

Lately I discovered some issue on my MF 1742. Diesel engine can not crank. Tell me what is the probable damage?

You used an incorrect type of fuel. Drive high pressure fuel pump is broken. Diagnose and change. Wrong fuel injection pump timing. Adjust if necessary.

Massey Ferguson 1742 issues. Loss of power. How to solve the problem?

Governor linkage out of adjustment. Insufficient compression. Replace cylinder liner or piston rings. Low engine compression.

Please explain me what happened if diesel engine runs but misses?

Check compression and vacuum. Electric fuel pump not operating - Replace fuse.

1742 tractor trouble. Transmission shifts hard. What could it be?

Defective or worn clutch - Change worn parts.

I would like to know why my steering wheel rotates without opposition? What are my actions to solve the problem?

Low Oil Rating - Pour completely. Steering cylinder has damage - Change the seal. Defect in the power steering pump - Check the steering pump.

I acquired a Massey Ferguson 1742 in november. Now there is failure. Diesel won't start. Could someone help me find the source of trouble?

Starter speed is slow - Diagnose starter and reinstall if necessary. Fuel pipes are contaminated - You should make washing and cleaning. Dirty fuel filter element - Replace fuel filter. Piston rings are not free or they are worn or broken - Must be repaired.

I use the same tractor. Recently I noticed steering wheel turns heavy. Somebody tell me what's malfunction?

Minimum Oil Rating. Poorly installed steering column - Correct. Faulty steering pump. Oil flows out of the system. It is necessary to eliminate a defect. Pump of power steering is broke. Repair the pump. Power steering is worn out. Requires repair.

1742 tractor trouble. Diesel motor is difficult to start. Please help me diagnose the reason of breakdown. What should I check?

Low compression. Oil pump worn or passages obstructed. Incorrect functions of the cold start system. Defect or failure of piston rings. Cracked injector Body or Cup. Water in fuel. Fuel too heavy at low temperature.

Massey Ferguson 1742 diesel motor troubles. Diesel is difficult to start regularly. How could i fix damage?

Restricted Fuel Lines. Air leaks on intake hoses. Exhaust pipe is clogged. Slow starter speed. Injection fuel is little or the spray is not excellent. Filter clogged. Fuel shut-off valve closed. Open fuel shut-off valve.

Steering does not work on our tractor. How can I fix it?

The hydraulic system has air. We recommend you remove air. The minimum oil indicator in the tank. Fill the tank. Steering cylinder has a defect Change the seal.

I am working on the same tractor. Why engine failure to start? How could i fix a failure?

Valve timing is improper - Set a valve timing. Bad compression. Cylinder bores wear - Repair it. Leaks between valves and seats - Need Removal of leakage.

MF 1742 issue. This is a diesel motor knock. what kind of trouble?

Oil of small quantity. Fill up. Coolant temperature dropped.

I have a problem why tractor front axle to howls constantly when tractor run?

This is gears damage. Replace gears. ball bearings crumbled. You need to change it.

I'm the owner this model more than 3 years. Recently, engine start is very hard. What a breakdown?

Injection nozzle has dirt. It is required to diagnose a nozzle. The fuel pump is damaged. Requires replacement of injection pump.

I bought the exact same model. Can anybody tell me what's problem if locking differential is damaged abruptly? What's solution to the problem?

The diaphragm torn or replace friction clutch discs. Replace parts.

We have MF 1742. Engine not working. Tell me can i fix the problem?

We can assume fuel filter clogged. Otherwise injection pump is improperly adjuste.

I have trouble. Engine overheating occurs. How to fix the problem?

Little coolant in the cooling system. You need to fill the system. Clogged radiator - Clean the core. Engine overloaded - Reduce engine load. Broken or misadjusted fan belt - Adjust or replace.

My father has Massey Ferguson 1742. Yesterday he heard knocking in the rear axle. What problem tell me?

All signs evidence of bearing problems.

Help with the question what is problem if diesel exhaust white gas?

When white smoke comes out of exhaust pipe you necessary to change piston rings immediately. High engine oil level - Inspect oil level and correct.