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Massey Ferguson 1760M Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 1760M Engine Troubleshooting

Diesel hard to start or doesn't start: Fuel filter plugged. Clean the filter or install new filter element. Air in the fuel lines. Bleed the fuel lines. Fuel injection nozzles are damaged. Inspect nozzles and replace if necessary. Fuel injection pump malfunctioning. Replacement or repair required.

Diesel shuts off while driving: Improper fuel injection timing. Adjust as recommended. Fuel filter element clogging. Service or replace the filter. Engine is cold. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.

Engine stalls after starting: Dirty fuel filter. Filter maintenance required. Fuel injection pump is not operating properly. Install a new fuel pump or repair. Air filter is dirty. Change air filter element.

Engine overheating: Defective radiator cap or clogged radiator core. Clean radiator or replace cap. Not enough coolant. Add coolant fluid to cooling system and also check it for leaks. Broken or loose fan belt. The fan belt needs to be replaced. Engine oil level low. Need to add engine oil.

Lack of engine power: Clogged or burnt injection nozzle. Change fuel injection nozzles. Fuel hoses or lines are dirty. Fuel lines and hoses need to be cleaned. Plugged air filter. Install new air filter element. Cylinder head gasket defective. Replace the gasket as required.

Engine noises or knocks: Engine not warmed up. Warm up the engine. Insufficient engine oil. Need to add engine oil. Fuel injection pump timing is not adjusted. Set up as recommended. Broken or worn pistons. Pistons replacement required. Connecting rod is defective or not aligned. Connecting rod needs to be aligned or changed.

Engine stops when idle: Low idle speed set incorrectly. Adjust low idle speed. Excessive valve clearance. Adjust valve clearance. Defective fuel injection pump. Install a new fuel pump or repair.

Oil pressure is low: Low oil level. Fill up the engine oil. Worn oil pump. Check and replace if necessary. Oil filter element clogging. Change or service engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson 1760M Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission makes noise: Defective gears or improper backlash. Change worn gears or adjust backlash correctly. Damaged or worn gear shift forks. Replace the shift forks. Worn or stuck shaft splines. Change the shaft. Insufficient transmission oil. Check transmission oil level and add oil as required. Worn or cracked bearings. Bearings replacement required. Transmission oil contamination. Transmission oil change required.

Gears are hard to shift: Stuck or worn gear shift linkage. Replace or lubricate the shift linkage. Malfunction or incorrect clutch adjustment. Adjust clutch or replace if required. Damaged or worn gear shift forks. Change defective shift forks. Worn out parts of the gearshift mechanism. Replace worn parts.

Low transmission fluid pressure: Transmission oil insufficient. Add oil to the transmission housing. Transmission oil filter is dirty (if equipped). Clean or change transmission oil filter. Relief valve malfunction. Replace relief valve as required.

Transmission fluid leakage: Broken seals or gaskets. Seals and gaskets replacement required. Transmission oil level is exceeded. Correct the oil volume.

Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

Excessive hydrostatic transmission noise: Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage. Adjust or change linkage. Excessive transmission load. Reduce loading. Low transmission oil level or contaminated oil. Add oil to the correct level or fill the transmission with fresh oil. Relief valve is stuck. Install a new relief valve. Transmission parts are worm or defective. After disassembling and inspection, change defective components.

Transmission fluid overheating: Excessive transmission load. Reduce transmission load. Cooling components are damaged or clogged. Check all cooling components and clean or replace if required. Low oil level. Fill the transmission housing with oil. Transmission oil filter element clogging. Service or change transmission oil filter.

Loss of power: Lack of transmission fluid. Add fluid to the transmission housing. Relief valve failure. Replace relief valve as required. Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage. Replace or adjust linkage.

External oil leaks: Clogged oil drain line. Clean or replace drain line. Seals or gaskets are broken. Seals and gaskets need to be replaced. Transmission case internal pressure is too high. Repair or replace damaged components.

Massey Ferguson 1760M Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheats: Improper hydraulic fluid type. Use the proper type of hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic fluid is contaminated. Fill up with new hydraulic fluid. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Defective main relief valve. Change relief valve.

Hydraulic oil pressure is low: Hydraulic fluid level low. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Clogged hydraulic oil filter. Clean or replace the hydraulic filter. Hydraulic piping is leaking. Check the hydraulic system and fix leaks. Incorrect adjusted hydraulic spool valve. Adjust the spool valve correctly. Hydraulic pump failure. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch does not raise or raises very slowly: Faulty hydraulic pump. Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Change relief valve. Damaged hydraulic spool valve. Change or repair hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder is faulty. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic fluid level low. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary. Hitch is under excessive load. Reduce hitch load.

Three-point hitch cannot be dropped or dropping is too slow: Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic spool valve is not set properly. Set the spool valve properly. Damaged hitch cross shaft. Change the shaft. The three-point hitch is not adjusted. The three-point hitch must be adjusted.

Jerky lowering or lifting of the hitch: Contaminated hydraulic oil. Change hydraulic oil. Hydraulic pump is faulty. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic pipes. Bleed hydraulic pipes. Damaged hydraulic spool valve. Repair or change the valve. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 1760M Steering System Troubleshooting

Steering wheel free play is excessive: Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out. Replace defective component. Damaged hydraulic steering pump. Install a new steering pump. Steering linkage components are loose or worn. Repair or change steering linkage. Defective or worn steering control valve. Check and replace as required.

Steering is hard: Air lock in hydraulic steering system. Bleed air. Clogged steering filter. Install new steering filter element. Insufficient steering oil. Need to add steering oil. Steering control valve has wear or damage. Repair or change the steering control valve. Steering pump is faulty. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Stuck or faulty steering pump control valve. Service or replace flow control valve. Defective or incorrectly mounted steering column. Change steering column or mount correctly. Front tires wear unevenly. Change the tires. Not adjusted toe-in. Check and adjust toe-in. Steering cylinder is leaking. Change worn piston seals or damaged piston rod.

Tractor pulls to right or left: Worn or damaged steering control valve. Check and replace as required. Steering cylinder damage. Change or repair steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Check and adjust toe-in. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Change or repair steering linkage. Improperly adjusted or defective front wheel bearings. Adjust properly or change bearings. Front tyres are worn unevenly. Install new tyres.

Massey Ferguson 1760M Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Loose or corroded electrical wiring connections. Tighten or service cable connections. Defective battery terminal clamps. Terminal clamps need to be replaced. Battery failing. Use a new battery. Damaged or loose belt. Adjust belt tension or change the belt.

Starter cranks slow: Low battery power. Charge the battery. Battery runs out quickly. Service charging system or change battery. Disconnected wiring or bad battery terminals. Check wire connections and change or service terminals.

Starter motor is not working: Battery is discharged or defective. Charge or change the battery. Battery wires are disconnected or incorrectly connected. Check wires and connect correctly. Battery capacity is low. Recharge the battery. Damaged starter motor. Repair or change starter.