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Massey Ferguson 298 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 298 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or will not start: Fuel filter plugged. Clean the filter or install new filter element. Air in the fuel system. Air bleeding. Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged. If necessary, replace with a new nozzle. Fuel injection pump malfunction. Replace injection pump or repair it.

Engine stops unexpectedly during operation: Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing. Adjust as recommended. Dirty fuel filter. Clean the filter or install new filter element. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Warm up engine as required.

Diesel starts but stalls immediately: Fuel filter plugging. Replace filter element. Defective fuel injection pump. Rebuild or change fuel pump. Clogged air cleaner. Service or replace the air filter.

Engine is overheated: Dirty radiator fins or defective radiator cap. Replace cap or clean radiator. Low coolant level. Add coolant and check the components of cooling system. Broken or loose fan belt. Belt change is required. Low engine oil level. Fill up the engine oil.

Diesel power loss: Fuel injection nozzles fault. Inspect nozzles and replace if necessary. Restricted fuel hoses or lines. Clean fuel lines and hoses. Intake air restriction. Clean or change. Cylinder-head gasket is broken. Replace the gasket as required.

Engine noises or knocks: Engine not warmed up. Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine. Engine oil level low. Need to add engine oil. Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Set it up as required. Pistons are scored or worn. Have pistons replaced. Connecting rod is misaligned or worn. Align or replace connecting rod.

Engine stalls when idling: Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect. Adjust low idling as recommended. Valve out of adjustment. Adjust valve clearance. Fuel injection pump is defective. Repair or replace injection pump.

Oil pressure too low: Not enough oil in the engine. Add oil as required. Oil pump failure. Install a new pump. Engine oil filter is plugged. Change or service engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson 298 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission makes noise: Worn gears or incorrect backlash. Replace gears or adjust backlash correctly. Shift forks are worn or bent. Shift forks need to be changed. Shaft splines are worn or damaged. Shaft need to be changed. Transmission oil level is low. Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level. Worn or cracked bearings. Change the bearings. Transmission oil contamination. Transmission oil change required.

Gears are hard to shift: Gear shift linkage is rusty or worn. Shift linkage need to be replaced. Improperly adjusted or worn clutch. Adjust or change the clutch. Shift forks are worn or bent. Change defective shift forks. Gearshift mechanism malfunction. Identify and replace failed parts.

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

Transmission fluid leakage: Damaged gaskets or seals. Replace worn gaskets or seal. Too much oil in transmission. Drain the excess oil.

Massey Ferguson 298 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system is overheated: Wrong type of hydraulic fluid. Fill up with the correct type of hydraulic fluid. Dirty hydraulic fluid. The fluid must be changed. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air from hydraulic system. Main relief valve malfunction. Change relief valve.

Hydraulic fluid pressure is low: Low hydraulic fluid level. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Hydraulic oil filter is clogged. Hydraulic filter maintenance required. Leaks in hydraulic pipes. Inspect hydraulic system for leaks and repair it. Incorrect setting hydraulic control valve block. Set correctly. Defective hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

3-point hitch cannot be raised or raising is too slowly: Hydraulic pump failure. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve is damaged. Replace relief valve. Faulty hydraulic control valve. Change or repair hydraulic valve. Broken hydraulic cylinder. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic fluid is insufficient. Add fluid as required. Dirty hydraulic oil filter element. Install a new hydraulic filter element. Heavy load on the hitch. Load needs to be reduced.

3-point hitch does not lower or lowers very slowly: Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it. Incorrect setting hydraulic control valve. Use the correct adjustment. Hitch rock shaft is worn. Install a new shaft. Misadjusted hitch. Adjust three-point hitch as required.

Hitch jerks when drop or lift: Contaminated hydraulic fluid. Change hydraulic fluid. Damaged hydraulic pump. Change or repair hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Faulty hydraulic control valve. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder is faulty. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 298 Steering Troubleshooting

Steering wheel free play is excessive: Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out. Change faulty part. Steering pump stopped working. Check the hydraulic steering pump and change if necessary. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Replace or repair steering linkage. Hydrostatic steering unit is worn or defective. Check and replace as required.

Stiff steering: Air lock in hydraulic steering system. Bleed the steering system. Steering filter clogging. Clean steering filter element. Insufficient steering fluid. Fill up the steering fluid. Hydrostatic steering unit has wear or malfunction. Inspect and replace as required. Steering pump stopped working. Repair or change steering pump. Damaged or stuck steering pump control valve. Flush or change flow control valve. Incorrectly mounted or defective steering column. Mount the steering column correctly or replace it. Tire pressure uneven. Inflate the tires correctly. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Leaking steering cylinder. Replace worn cylinder seals or scratched piston rod.

Tractor is pulling to right or left: Hydrostatic steering unit unit is defective or worn. Inspect and replace as required. Steering cylinder is faulty. Replace or repair hydraulic steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Loose or worn steering linkage parts. Repair or replace steering linkage. Front wheel bearings are damaged or incorrectly adjusted. Replace or adjust the bearings correctly. Uneven tyre pressure. Inflate the tyres properly.

Massey Ferguson 298 Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery does not charge: Electrical cable connections are corroded or loose. Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections. Battery terminal connectors are defective. Change terminal connectors. Battery faulty cell. Change the battery. Belt is loose or defective. Adjust belt tension or install a new belt.

Starter cranks slowly: Low battery power. Charge the battery. Battery discharges quickly. Service battery or replace it. Terminals are faulty or battery cables are disconnected. Check cables and service or change terminals.

Starter will not work: Battery is discharged or defective. Recharge or change battery. Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected. Check wiring harness and connect as required. Battery power is low. Battery needs to be recharged. Faulty starter motor. Repair or change starter.