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Massey Ferguson 290 Problems

A week ago I discovered a breakdown on my Massey Ferguson 290. Diesel doesn't crank over. Tell me please what is the breakdown?

Fuel grade is wrong. Broken drive on fuel injection pump. Check and repair. Wrong fuel injection pump timing. Adjust as required.

MF 290 troubles. Engine loses power. How should I correct the situation?

Crankcase low on oil. Governor spring deformed resulting in low engine rpm. Adjust it or replace with a new spring. Faulty timing.

Tell me please why engine misses?

Air in the fuel lines or filter element blocked. Check, bleed air or replace the filter element.

290 tractor trouble. Transmission shifts hard. What's fault?

Excess amount of lubricant - Drain to level of filler plug.

Please give me information why steering wheel turns around without resistance? What are my actions to solve the problem?

Low Oil Rating - Top up the oil. The steering cylinder is heavily worn - Change the seal. Steering pump have worn - Repair pump.

I purchased a Massey Ferguson 290 in november. Today there is failure. Diesel not starting. Could anybody help me define a source of breakdown?

Starter turns bad - Diagnose starter and reinstall if necessary. Restriction in a fuel pipe - Clean and flush. Fuel filter is dirty - Renstall filter element. Piston rings are damaged - You need repair.

I bought the same tractor. Yesterday I saw steering wheel operate hard. Help me find out what's malfunction?

Minimum Oil Rating. Steering pump malfunction. Steering pump broken. Repair tie-rod. Breakage of hydraulic hoses. Eliminate a fault. Steering pump is defective. Repair the pump. Power steering defect. Replace it.

290 tractor problem. Engine is hard to start. Please help me identify main cause of trouble. What should I check?

Engine oil viscosity not correct. Engine oil viscosity or level incorrect. Incorrect functions of the cold start system. Piston rings are worn or broken. Defective fuel pump drive shaft. Water, dirt, or air in fuel system. Drain, flush, fill and bleed system. Crankcase oil too heavy. Use oil of proper viscosity.

Massey Ferguson 290 motor malfunctions. Motor hard to start permanently. How do i resolve the question?

Restriction in fuel tank vent. Air leakage to the fuel inlet. 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 doesn’t function on my tractor. How can I fix it?

The air was formed in hydraulic system. We recommend you remove air. Low oil rate in the tank. It is required to add oil. Problem with the hydraulic steering cylinder Repair it.

I am working on the same model. Why engine has not been started? How can i fix this defect?

Valve timing is incorrect - Set a valve timing. Compression increase. Worn cylinder bores - Repair it. Leaks between seats and valves - Eliminate leakage.

MF 290 problems. This is a diesel motor knock. what is the probable trouble?

This is a small residue of engine oil. You should pour this. This is the low temperature of the coolant.

I can not understand why front axle to make a lot of noise continuously during operation?

Teeth of gears broke. Replace gears. ball bearings crumbled. Replace it.

I own this model more than 3 years. Recently, motor start is intermittent. How to eliminate?

Injector has clog. You should to diagnose injector. The fuel pump is not working. Replace injection pump.

I bought the same model. Explain to me why differential lock assembly is defective swiftly? How to solve the problem?

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

Our company has 290 tractor. Diesel engine not starting. Help me what's issue?

Most likely Dirt in the fuel system. Or the fuel pump is improperly adjuste.

I have the problem. Diesel overheating occurs. How to fix it?

Lack of coolant - Refill with coolant. Radiator screen or fins clogged - Clean radiator screen or fins. Excessive load - Reduce load or speed. Fan belt is damaged. Change as required.

My brother has MF 290. Two days ago he got knocking in the rear axle. What problem tell me?

These sounds point to bearing problems.

Can someone say me what is defect if diesel engine exhaust with white smoke?

When white smoke visible from exhaust pipe you must to replace piston rings urgently. Oil level too high - Reduce to correct quantity.

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