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Massey Ferguson 383 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 383 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine starts hard or will not start: Dirty fuel filter. Install new filter element. Air in the fuel pipes. Bleed the fuel pipes. Defective or clogged injection nozzle. Clean or change injection nozzles. Fuel injection pump is damaged. Repair or install new pump.

Diesel shuts off while driving: Fuel injection pump timing is wrong. Adjust the pump as required. Fuel filter element is dirty. Change filter element. Engine not warmed up. Warm up engine as required.

Engine starts and immediately shuts off: Fuel filter plugged. Change filter element. Fuel injection pump is broken. Install a new fuel pump or repair. Clogged air filter. Carry out maintenance on air filter.

Engine overheated: Defective radiator cap or clogged radiator core. Clean radiator or change cap. Engine has a lack of coolant. Fill radiator to proper level and check components for faults. Excessive wear of the fan belt. Belt replacement is recommended. Low engine oil level. Checking oil level and add if necessary.

Diesel power loss: Defective injection nozzle. Replace injection nozzles. Fuel hoses or lines clogging. Fuel lines and hoses need to be cleaned. Air filter plugged. Change air filter element. Cylinder head gasket defective. Replace the gasket as required.

Engine noise or knocking: Engine not warmed up. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Engine oil level low. Fill up the engine oil. Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing. Set it up as required. Pistons are broken or worn. Pistons need to be replaced. Connecting rod is not aligned or worn. Connecting rod must be aligned or replaced.

Engine stalls at idle: Wrong adjustment of low idle speed. Normalize low idle speed. Valve clearance is not correct. Adjust valve clearance according to specifications. Fuel injection pump is faulty. Change pump or rebuild it.

Oil pressure is insufficient: Low crankcase oil level. Check and refill the oil. Oil pump malfunction. Check and replace if necessary. Engine oil filter is plugged. Clean or replace engine oil filter element.

Massey Ferguson 383 Transmission Troubleshooting

Excessive transmission noise: Worn gears or incorrect backlash. Install new gears and adjust backlash properly. Damaged or worn gear shift forks. Change defective shift forks. Shaft splines are worn or stuck. Change defective shaft. Lack of transmission fluid. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Bearings are damaged or worn. Bearings replacement required. Transmission fluid contamination. Transmission fluid change required.

Gears are hard to shift: Worn or rusty gear shift linkage. Change or lubricate shift linkage. Improperly adjusted or worn clutch. Clutch needs to be replaced or adjusted. Worn or bent shift forks. Shift forks need to be replaced. Gearshift mechanism malfunction. Identify and replace failed parts.

Low transmission pressure: Transmission fluid level is low. Need to add transmission fluid. Transmission fluid filter element clogging (if equipped). Clean or change transmission fluid filter. Relief valve malfunction. Change relief valve.

Transmission fluid leaks: Worn seals or gaskets. Install new components. High transmission fluid level. Drain the excess fluid.

Massey Ferguson 383 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Excessive hydraulic system heat: Improper hydraulic fluid type. Use the proper type of hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic fluid is dirty. Hydraulic fluid change required. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air from hydraulic system. Main relief valve is damaged. Relief valve need to be replaced.

Hydraulic oil pressure is low: Insufficient hydraulic fluid. Fill up the hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic oil filter element is clogged. Clean the hydraulic filter or install new filter element. Hydraulic piping is leaking. Inspect the system for leaks and fix it. Hydraulic spool valve is not set properly. Set the spool valve properly. Damaged hydraulic pump. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Hydraulic cylinder malfunction. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

3-point hitch won't lift or lifts slowly: Hydraulic pump failure. Install a new hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve is faulty. Relief valve need to be replaced. Hydraulic control valve block is faulty. Install a new valve or repair it. Faulty hydraulic cylinder. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic oil is insufficient. Need to add oil. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Replace filter element or clean if required. Hitch is under excessive load. The load should be reduced.

Hitch cannot be dropped or dropping is too slow: Hydraulic cylinder is faulty. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve. Adjust correctly. Worn lift arm shaft. Install a new shaft. 3-point hitch is out of adjustment. Adjust the hitch.

Hitch lowering or lifting is jerky: Hydraulic oil contamination. Change the oil. Hydraulic pump malfunction. Change or repair hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic pipes. Bleed hydraulic pipes. Defective hydraulic control valve block. Repair or replace the valve. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 383 Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive steering wheel play: Steering column coupling or shaft is worn. Change defective component. Worn steering pump. Repair or change steering pump. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Repair or replace steering linkage. Hydrostatic steering unit has wear or damage. Inspect and replace as required.

Hard Steering: Air in steering system. Need to bleed air. Clogged steering filter. Install new steering filter element. Steering fluid level is insufficient. Add oil to steering system. Hydrostatic steering unit has wear or damage. Inspect and replace as required. Steering pump malfunction. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Stuck or worn pump flow control valve. Replace or service control valve. Incorrectly mounted or defective steering column. Mount the steering column correctly or replace it. Front tyres wear unevenly. Change the tyres. Not adjusted toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Steering cylinder is leaking. Change damaged piston rod or worn seal sleeves.

Tractor pulls to left or right: Hydrostatic steering unit has malfunction or wear. Check and replace as required. Steering cylinder is faulty. Replace or repair hydraulic steering cylinder. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Loose or worn steering linkage components. Change or repair steering linkage. Worn or incorrectly adjusted or worn front wheel bearings. Adjust correctly or install new bearings. Tire pressure is uneven. Adjust the tire pressure.

Massey Ferguson 383 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Corroded or loose wire connections. Tighten or clean connections. Faulty battery terminal clamps. Install new terminal clamps. Battery failing. Replace the battery. Loose or defective belt. Change belt or adjust belt tension.

Starter turning slow: Low battery voltage. Battery needs to be recharged. Battery is not holding charge. Service battery or change it. Corroded battery terminals or disconnected wires. Connect cables correctly or replace terminals.

Starter doesn't crank: Battery is low or faulty. Recharge or replace battery. Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected. Check wiring harness and connect as required. Low battery output. Charge the battery. Starter motor failing. Replace or repair starter.