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Massey Ferguson 253 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 253 Diesel Engine Troubleshooting

Engine hard to start or will not start: Dirty fuel filter. Replace filter element. Air in fuel tank. Bleed fuel tank. Fuel injection nozzles are damaged or dirty. Clean or change injection nozzles. Damaged fuel injection pump. Replace or repair injection pump.

Engine stops suddenly during operation: Fuel injection pump timing is not adjusted. Adjust as recommended. Clogged fuel filter. Install new filter element. Engine is not fully warmed up. Warm up to required temperature.

Diesel starts but immediately stops: Fuel filter plugging. Replace filter element. Fuel injection pump malfunctioning. Replacement or repair required. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace the element.

Engine overheated: Dirty radiator fins or defective radiator cap. Replace cap or clean radiator. Low coolant level. Add coolant fluid to cooling system and also check it for leaks. Fan belt is broken or worn. The fan belt needs to be replaced. Lack of engine oil. Fill up the engine oil.

Poor engine power: Dirty or faulty injection nozzles. Inspect nozzles and replace if necessary. Restricted fuel hoses or lines. Fuel hoses and lines must be clean. Air filter is dirty. Air filter maintenance required. Cylinder head gasket is damaged. Replace the gasket as required.

Engine noise or knocking: Engine is not fully warmed up. Warm up to required temperature. Not enough engine oil. Checking oil level and add if necessary. Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Use the correct fuel injection pump timing adjustment. Broken or worn pistons. Have pistons replaced. Connecting rod is misaligned or defective. Align or replace connecting rod.

Engine stalls at low idle speed: Too low idle RPM. Adjustment required. Valve clearance is not correct. Adjustment procedure required. Fuel injection pump failure. Rebuild or replace pump.

Low oil pressure: Oil level is insufficient. Checking oil level and add if necessary. Defective oil pump. Install a new pump. Dirty oil filter. Replace or service engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson 253 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission noises: Improper backlash or worn gears. Install new gears and set backlash correctly. Worn or damaged gear shift forks. Replace the shift forks. Shaft splines are damaged or worn. Replace defective shaft. Low oil level. Check transmission oil level and add oil as required. Worn or cracked bearings. Bearings need to be changed. Transmission fluid is dirty. Change the fluid.

Hard shifts: Corroded or worn gear shift linkage. Install new shift linkage. Clutch is faulty or misadjusted. Adjust or install new clutch. Shift forks are bent or worn out. Replace the shift forks. Gear shifting mechanism is defective. Defective parts must be replaced.

Insufficient transmission fluid pressure: Transmission oil level is low. Check and refill the transmission oil. Transmission fluid filter element clogging (if equipped). Clean or change transmission fluid filter. Relief valve is damaged. Replace relief valve.

Transmission fluid leaking: Worn seals or gaskets. Change defective seal or gaskets. Transmission fluid level is high. Correct the fluid level.

Massey Ferguson 253 Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system is too hot: Wrong hydraulic oil type. Fill up with the correct type of oil. Hydraulic oil is contaminated. Fill up with fresh hydraulic oil. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Damaged main relief valve. Replace relief valve.

Hydraulic oil pressure is insufficient: Hydraulic fluid level low. Fill up the hydraulic fluid. Clogged hydraulic fluid filter. Clean or replace the hydraulic filter. Leaks in hydraulic lines. Check the hydraulic system and fix leaks. Hydraulic control valve is not set properly. Adjust properly. Hydraulic pump is defective. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Defective hydraulic cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder.

3-point hitch won't lift or lifts slowly: Hydraulic pump is faulty. Change or repair hydraulic oil pump. Main relief valve malfunction. Install a new relief valve. Hydraulic control valve block is defective. Repair or change the valve. Hydraulic cylinder malfunction. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Insufficient hydraulic fluid. Fill the system to proper hydraulic fluid level. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Clean or replace the hydraulic filter. Heavy load on the hitch. Reduce loading.

Hitch won't drop or drops slowly: Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Not adjusted hydraulic control valve. Need to adjust. Lift arm shaft is damaged. Replace the shaft. The hitch has not been adjusted. Adjust the 3-point hitch.

Hitch lower or lift is jerky: Hydraulic oil is dirty. Hydraulic oil change required. Damaged hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Hydraulic spool valve is faulty. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder malfunction. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

Massey Ferguson 253 Steering System Troubleshooting

Excessive free play of steering wheel: Worn steering column shaft or coupling. Replace defective part. Steering pump is faulty. Replace or repair steering pump. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Change or repair steering linkage. Hydrostatic steering unit has wear or damage. Repair or replace the steering unit.

Steering wheel is very heavy to turn: Air in the hydraulic steering system. Need to bleed air. Clogged steering filter element. Clean or change steering filter. Insufficient steering fluid. Fill up the steering fluid. Hydrostatic steering unit is damaged or worn. Repair or replace the steering unit. Worn steering pump. Install a new steering pump. Pump flow control valve is stuck or damaged. Flush or change flow control valve. Improperly mounted or worn steering column. Mount the steering column as required or change it. Front tyres are worn unevenly. Install new tyres. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Leaking steering cylinder. Change worn piston rod or damaged cylinder seals.

Tractor is pulling to left or right: Hydrostatic steering unit has damage or wear. Check and replace as required. Steering cylinder damage. Repair or replace steering cylinder. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Replace or repair steering linkage. Front wheel bearings are worn or incorrectly adjusted. Adjust properly or change bearings. Uneven wear on front tyres. Replace the tyres.

Massey Ferguson 253 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery will not charge: Loose or corroded electrical wiring connections. Tighten or service connections. Faulty battery terminal clamps. Terminal clamps need to be replaced. Battery is worn. Battery replacement required. Defective or loose belt. Belt needs to be adjusted or replaced.

Starter cranks slow: Battery power is low. Battery is drained, recharge it. Battery won’t hold charge. Service charging system or replace battery. Battery cables are disconnected or terminals are faulty. Connect wires correctly or change terminals.

Starter motor won't turn: Battery is drained or defective. Recharge or change battery. Battery cables are disconnected or improperly connected. Inspect cables and connect properly. Low battery power. Battery needs to be recharged. Starter motor is defective. Starter needs to be replaced.