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Massey Ferguson 1835M Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 1835M Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or won't start: Dirty fuel filter. Service or replace the filter. Air in fuel system. Bleed fuel system. Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged. Check injection nozzles and replace if required. Fuel injection pump is broken. Rebuild or replace pump.

Engine stops suddenly during operation: Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing. Set it up as required. Fuel filter plugged. Service the filter. Low coolant temperature. Warm up engine as required.

Engine starts and stops suddenly: Dirty fuel filter. Change filter element. Fuel injection pump is defective. Repair or change injection pump. Restricted intake air. Air filter maintenance required.

Engine overheating: Clogged radiator fins or damaged radiator cap. Clean radiator or replace cap. Insufficient coolant. Fill radiator to proper level and check components for faults. Fan belt slipping or worn. Replace as required. Insufficient engine oil. Fill up the engine oil.

Loss of engine power: Clogged or burnt injection nozzle. Test injection nozzles and change if necessary. Fuel lines or hoses clogging. Service fuel lines and hoses. Air cleaner is dirty. Install new air filter 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. Engine oil level is insufficient. Fill the crankcase with engine oil. Improper fuel injection timing. Adjust as recommended. Pistons are worn or scored. Pistons replacement required. Connecting rod is defective or not aligned. Need to change or align the connecting rod.

Engine stops at low idle speed: Wrong adjustment of low idle speed. Correct low idle adjustment. Valve clearance is wrong. Adjust valve clearance according to specifications. Faulty fuel injection pump. Rebuild or replace pump.

Insufficient oil pressure: Low crankcase oil level. Check and refill the oil. Oil pump failure. Replace as required. Oil filter clogging. Clean or replace engine oil filter element.

Massey Ferguson 1835M Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission noise: Improper backlash or worn gears. Adjust backlash properly or replace the gears. Damaged or worn gear shift forks. Replace defective shift forks. Shaft splines are worn or damaged. Shaft need to be replaced. Transmission oil level is low. Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level. Worn or cracked bearings. Replace faulty bearings. Transmission oil is contaminated. Change the oil.

Difficulty shifting gears: Rusty or worn gear shift linkage. Install a new gear shift linkage. Improperly adjusted or worn clutch. Replace or adjust clutch. Shift forks are worn or bent. Change the shift forks. Worn parts of the gear shifting mechanism. Change worn parts.

Transmission oil pressure is low: Low oil level. Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level. Dirty transmission fluid filter (if fitted). Replace or service transmission fluid filter. Relief valve is stuck. Install a new relief valve.

Transmission fluid leakage: Broken seals or gaskets. Install new gaskets or seal. Too much fluid in transmission. Excess fluid must be drained.

Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

HST transmission noises: Speed control pedal linkage is bent or not adjusted. Replace or adjust linkage. Transmission is under excessive load. Reduce the load is required. Low transmission oil level or contaminated oil. Change transmission oil or top up to proper level. Relief valve is damaged. Replace relief valve as required. Transmission parts are worm or defective. After disassembling and inspection, change defective components.

Transmission oil overheats: Transmission overloaded. Load needs to be reduced. Defective or plugged cooling components. Check all cooling components and repair or change if required. Insufficient transmission fluid. Fill the transmission housing to proper fluid level. Clogged transmission oil filter element. Clean or change transmission oil filter.

Low power: Transmission oil insufficient. Check and refill the transmission oil. Relief valve is stuck. Replace relief valve as required. Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage. Replace or adjust linkage.

Transmission oil leaks: Clogged transmission fluid return pipe. Clean or change return pipe. Worn seals or gaskets. Install new components. High internal transmission case pressure. Change defective components.

Massey Ferguson 1835M Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheated: Incorrect type of hydraulic fluid. Use the correct type of fluid. Hydraulic oil is dirty. Hydraulic oil change required. Air in the hydraulic system. Air bleeding. Faulty main relief valve. Relief valve replacement required.

Low hydraulic oil pressure: Hydraulic oil is insufficient. Check and refill the hydraulic oil. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary. Leaks in hydraulic pipes. Inspect the system for leaks and fix it. Hydraulic control valve is set improperly. The control valve must be set correctly. Hydraulic pump not working. Change or repair hydraulic oil pump. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch not lifting or hitch lifts slowly: Defective hydraulic pump. Replace or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Replace relief valve. Hydraulic spool valve block is defective. Repair or change the valve. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic oil level low. Checking hydraulic oil level and add if necessary. Dirty hydraulic fluid filter. Clean or replace the hydraulic filter. Excessive load on hitch. Load needs to be reduced.

Hitch cannot be dropped or dropping is too slow: Hydraulic cylinder malfunction. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder. Incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve. Adjust correctly. Damaged hitch rock shaft. Change the shaft. Hitch is out of adjustment. Adjust 3-point hitch as required.

Hitch lifting or lowering is jerky: Hydraulic fluid contamination. Change hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic pump failure. Change or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air from hydraulic system. Hydraulic spool valve is defective. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 1835M Steering System Troubleshooting

Excessive play in steering: Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out. Replace defective component. Hydraulic steering pump is defective. Check the steering pump and replace if necessary. Loose or worn steering linkage components. Replace or repair steering linkage. Steering control valve has malfunction or wear. Inspect and change as required.

Steering is stiff: Air in the hydraulic steering system. Bleed the system of air. Steering filter is dirty. Clean or replace filter element. Low steering fluid level. Fill the steering system with fluid. Steering control valve is damaged or worn. Repair or change the steering control valve. Faulty steering pump. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Steering pump control valve is worn or stuck. Install a new flow control valve or clean it. Improperly assembled or defective steering column. Reassemble or change the steering column. Uneven tyre pressure. Inflate the tyres properly. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering cylinder leaks. Change damaged piston rod or worn seal sleeves.

Front wheels wander to right or left: Steering control valve is worn or defective. Check and replace as required. Steering cylinder is defective. Repair or replace hydraulic steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Replace or repair steering linkage. Improperly adjusted or defective front wheel bearings. Adjust properly or replace bearings. Tire pressure uneven. Inflate the tires correctly.

Massey Ferguson 1835M Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Electrical wire connections are corroded or loose. Clean or tighten wiring connections. Battery terminal clamps are faulty. Change terminal clamps. Battery faulty cell. Use a new battery. Defective or loose belt. Adjust belt tension or change the belt.

Starter motor turns slow: Low battery voltage. Battery is drained, charge it. Battery is draining quickly. Service charging system or install new battery. Disconnected cables or faulty battery terminals. Check cables and clean or change terminals.

Starter motor is not working: Battery is drained or defective. Need to charge or replace the battery. Disconnected or incorrectly connected wires. Inspect battery wires and connect correctly. Low battery voltage. Battery is drained, charge it. Starter motor is defective. Starter needs to be changed.