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Massey Ferguson 180 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 180 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or doesn't start: Fuel filter plugging. Clean or replace the filter. Air trapped in fuel system. Bleed air. Dirty or damaged injection nozzles. Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles. Fuel injection pump is broken. Replace injection pump or repair it.

Engine stalls after running: Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Check the fuel injection pump timing adjustment. Fuel filter element is dirty. Replace the filter element. Engine is cold. Warm up to required temperature.

Engine starts and then shuts off: Fuel filter element is clogged. Service or replace the filter. Damaged fuel injection pump. Repair or install a new fuel pump. Air cleaner is dirty. Replace air filter element.

Engine overheats: Damaged radiator cap or dirty radiator core. Replace cap or clean radiator. Insufficient coolant. Add coolant fluid to cooling system and also check it for leaks. Broken or loose fan belt. Change as required. Engine oil level is low. Checking oil level and add if necessary.

Engine loses power: Defective or clogged injection nozzle. Inspect nozzles and replace if necessary. Fuel lines or hoses are dirty. Service fuel hoses and lines. Air filter plugged. Service air cleaner. Cylinder-head gasket is leaking. Install a new gasket.

Engine knocks or noises: Engine is not fully warmed up. Warm up to required temperature. Low engine oil level. Fill up the oil to required level. Fuel injection pump timing is not adjusted. Adjust the pump as required. Worn or broken pistons. Replace the pistons as required. Connecting rod misalignment or failure. Need to align or replace the connecting rod.

Engine shuts off while idling: Incorrect low idle speed adjustment. Adjustment required. Excessive valve clearance. Check and adjust as required. Fuel injection pump is not operating properly. Repair or change injection pump.

Insufficient oil pressure: Not enough oil in the engine. Need to add oil. Defective oil pump. Repair or change. Oil filter clogging. Service or change engine oil filter element.

Massey Ferguson 180 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission is making noise: Worn gears or incorrect backlash. Install new gears and set backlash correctly. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Change defective shift forks. Stuck or worn shaft splines. Install a new shaft. Lack of transmission oil supply. Fill up the transmission oil. Bearings are damaged or worn. Change the bearings. Transmission fluid is dirty. Transmission fluid change required.

Gear hard to shift: Stuck or worn gear shift linkage. Change or lubricate shift linkage. Worn or unadjusted clutch. Adjust correctly or replace. Shift forks are worn or bent. Change the shift forks. Gearshift mechanism malfunction. Identify and replace failed parts.

Transmission oil pressure is insufficient: Insufficient transmission oil. Add oil to the transmission housing. Clogged transmission fluid filter (if equipped). Service or replace the transmission fluid filter. Stuck relief valve. Install a new valve.

Transmission fluid leaking: Broken seals or gaskets. Install new seal or gaskets. High transmission oil level. Correct the oil level.

Massey Ferguson 180 Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Excessive hydraulic system heat: Wrong hydraulic oil type. Fill up with the correct type of oil. Dirty hydraulic fluid. The fluid must be changed. Air trapped in hydraulic system. Bleed air from system. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Install a new relief valve.

Hydraulic oil pressure is insufficient: Insufficient hydraulic fluid. Fill up the hydraulic fluid. Dirty hydraulic oil filter element. Clean the hydraulic filter or install new filter element. Leaking hydraulic lines. Check the hydraulic system and fix leaks. Hydraulic spool valve is not set properly. Set the spool valve properly. Damaged hydraulic pump. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Hydraulic cylinder is faulty. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch won't raise or raises slowly: Hydraulic pump malfunction. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Install a new relief valve. Defective hydraulic control valve block. Repair or replace the valve. Defective hydraulic cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic fluid level low. Add fluid as required. Dirty hydraulic fluid filter. Hydraulic filter maintenance required. Hitch is under excessive load. The load should be reduced.

3-point hitch can't drop or drops too slowly: Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder. Not adjusted hydraulic spool valve. Need to adjust spool valve. Damaged hitch rock shaft. Change the shaft. Misadjusted hitch. The hitch must be adjusted.

Hitch lifting or lowering is jerky: Hydraulic fluid is contaminated. Fill up with new hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic pump failure. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Air in the hydraulic system. Air bleeding. Hydraulic spool valve is damaged. Replace or repair the valve. Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 180 Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive free play of steering wheel: Worn steering column coupling or shaft. Replace faulty component. Steering pump not working. Install a new steering pump. Steering linkage components are loose or worn. Repair or change steering linkage. Steering control valve has wear or damage. Repair or change the steering control valve. Steering box parts are worn. Replace defective parts of power steering box.

Steering wheel is difficult to turn: Air in the hydraulic steering system. Air-bleed steering system. Steering filter is plugged. Service or replace the steering filter. Low steering fluid level. Fill the steering system with fluid. Steering control valve is damaged or worn. Inspect and change as required. Steering box components are faulty. Replace defective components of power steering box. Faulty steering pump. Install a new hydraulic steering pump. Pump flow control valve is stuck or damaged. Clean or install new control valve. Damaged or incorrectly assembled steering column. Replace steering column or assemble correctly. Tyre pressure is uneven. Adjust the tyre pressure. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly.

Front wheels wander to left or right: Steering box components are worn. Change defective steering box components. Steering control valve has wear or damage. Repair or change the steering control valve. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Loose or worn steering linkage parts. Replace or repair steering linkage. Improperly adjusted or worn front wheel bearings. Adjust properly or replace bearings. Tire pressure is uneven. Adjust the tire pressure.

Massey Ferguson 180 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery won’t charge: Corroded or loose electrical wire connections. Clean or tighten wiring connections. Defective battery terminal connectors. Install new terminal connectors. Dead cell in battery. Battery replacement required. Loose or worn belt. Adjust belt tension or change the belt.

Starter turning slow: Low battery power. Battery needs to be recharged. Battery is draining quickly. Battery needs service or replacement. Bad terminals or disconnected battery cables. Connect wiring correctly or install new terminals.

Starter will not work: Battery is low or faulty. Recharge or change battery. Disconnected or incorrectly connected wires. Inspect battery wires and connect correctly. Battery voltage is low. Low battery charging, charge as required. Starter motor failing. Starter needs to be changed.