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Massey Ferguson 398 Problems

Recently I got trouble with my MF 398. Engine will not turn over. Tell me what is the failure?

Wrong type or grade of fuel used. Defective high pressure fuel pump. Check and overhaul. Wrong fuel pump timing. Adjust if necessary.

Massey Ferguson 398 damages. Engine lacks power. How to correct the situation?

Incorrect fuel injection timing. Injection nozzle faulty or incorrect injection cycle. Insufficient fuel supply - Check fuel system.

Tell me please why engine runs but misses?

Air filter element restricted. Defective fuel injection pump. Cylinder bore worn.

398 tractor failure. Hard shifting transmission. What's the reason?

Clutch pedal not fully depressed. Loose shifter housing bolts.

Please give me information why steering wheel rotates not resisting? How do I act to correct the situation?

The minimum oil level - Pour completely. Steering cylinder has problems - Change the seal. Steering pump have worn - Install a new pump.

I acquired a MF 398 in february. Today there is problem. Motor won't start. Could somebody help me determine a source of issue?

Starter turns bad - Change or restore. Fuel pipes are contaminated - You should make washing and cleaning. Dirty fuel filter element - Change it. Piston ring failure - Replace the piston rings.

I bought the same model. Recently, steering wheel turns bad. Tell me what's malfunction?

Low oil index. Poorly installed steering column - Correct. Faulty steering pump. Breakage of hydraulic hoses. Eliminate a defect. Pump of power steering is broke. Replace the pump. Power steering is damaged. Requires repair.

398 tractor issue. Diesel cranks but will not start. Help me identify the reason of breakdown. What needs to be repaired?

Broken choke or throttle cable. Choke adjusted incorrectly. Cold start system used incorrectly. Damage or wear of piston rings. Valve Leakage/Adjustment Bad. Water in fuel. Fuel too heavy at low temperature.

Massey Ferguson 398 diesel failures. Diesel motor starts hard sometimes. How could i fix the breakdown?

Restricted Fuel Lines. 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. Incorrect timing.

Steering does not work on our tractor. What repairs should I do?

The air was formed in hydraulic system. You must remove air. Hydraulic oil small indicator in the tank. Fill the tank. Steering hydraulic cylinder is damaged Change the seal.

Having used the same model. Why diesel motor failure to start? How can i fix it?

Improper valve timing - Set a valve timing. Low compression. Worn cylinder bores - You must fix it. Leaks between seats and valves - Eliminate leak.

398 tractor damages. I hear a diesel knock. what kind of malfunction?

This is a small residue of engine oil. Add oil. Coolant temperature is low.

Please help to understand why tractor front axle to howls incessantly while driving?

Defective gear. You need to install new gears. Bearings are firmly erased. You need to change it.

I own this model about four years. Sometimes engine start is very difficult. What a breakdown?

Injector has dirt. You must to check injector. High-pressure fuel pump has a malfunction. Do overhaul of injection pump.

I bought the exact same tractor. Answer my question why locking differential breaks down suddenly? What's solution to the problem?

Diaphragm damaged or discs friction clutch worn out. Change worn components.

I'm using Massey Ferguson 398. Engine not working. Help me what is the fault?

We can assume fuel filter clogged. Or the fuel pump is improperly adjuste.

Need help. Diesel overheats regularly. What is the fault?

Low coolant level - Fill coolant and check cooling system for loose connections or leak. Broken or loose fan belt - Adjust belt tension or replace. Clogged air filter element - Clean or replace air filter. Too much load - you must reduce the load or speed. Loose or problem fan belt. Adjust belt tension.

My friend has MF 398. Three days ago he got a crash in the crankcase of the drive axle. Which part is damaged?

These symptoms denote defect in the axle reducer.

Help with the question why diesel engine excessive white smoke at idle?

When white gas appeared from the exhaust pipe you necessary to change piston rings urgently. Oil level too high - Reduce to correct quantity.

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