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Massey Ferguson 4360 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 4360 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine hard to start or will not start: Fuel filter plugging. Clean or change the filter. Air in fuel system. Bleed fuel system. Clogged or burnt injection nozzle. Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles. Fuel injection pump failure. Repair or replace injection pump.

Engine shuts off while running: Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing. Adjust as recommended. Fuel filter element is dirty. Change the filter element. Engine is cold. Warm up to required temperature.

Engine starts and stops suddenly: Fuel filter element is clogged. Change filter element. Damaged fuel injection pump. Change or repair the pump. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean air cleaner element.

Engine is overheated: Dirty radiator core or defective radiator cap. Replace cap or clean radiator. Coolant level is low. Add coolant fluid and inspect the cooling system for leaks. Loose or damaged fan belt. Belt change is required. Engine oil level low. Checking oil level and add if necessary.

Engine power is insufficient: Faulty or dirty injection nozzles. Replace injection nozzles. Fuel hoses or lines are clogged. Clean fuel lines and hoses. Air filter clogged. Clean or replace element. Cylinder head gasket is defective. Gasket should be replaced.

Engine knocks or noises: Engine not warmed up. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Engine oil insufficient. Need to add engine oil. Fuel injection pump timing is wrong. Adjust the pump as required. Pistons are scored or worn. Pistons replacement required. Connecting rod is not aligned or worn. Need to change or align the connecting rod.

Engine stops when idle: Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed. Correct low idle settings. Excessive valve clearance. Check and adjust as required. Fuel injection pump failure. Replace or rebuild injection pump.

Oil pressure too low: Not enough oil in the engine. Check and refill the oil. Oil pump is damaged. Install a new pump. Dirty oil filter element. Service or replace engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson 4360 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission noises: Gears are defective or backlash is improper. Install new gears and adjust backlash properly. Worn or bent shift forks. Shift forks need to be changed. Shaft splines are worn or damaged. Change the shaft. Transmission fluid level is low. Need to add transmission fluid. Worn or cracked bearings. Change the bearings. Transmission fluid is contaminated. Transmission fluid change required.

Hard shifts: Gear shift linkage is rusty or worn. Shift linkage need to be replaced. Clutch is worn or not adjusted. Adjust or install new clutch. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Shift forks need to be replaced. Gear shifting mechanism is defective. Defective parts must be replaced.

Insufficient transmission oil pressure: Low fluid level. Need to add transmission fluid. Transmission oil filter is clogged (if fitted). Clean or change transmission oil filter. Relief valve is stuck. Install a new relief valve.

Transmission oil leaks: Seals or gaskets are worn. Change defective seal or gaskets. Transmission fluid level is exceeded. Excess fluid must be drained.

Massey Ferguson 4360 Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Excessive hydraulic system heat: Hydraulic oil type is wrong. Correct type of oil must be used. Dirty hydraulic oil. The oil must be changed. Air trapped in hydraulic system. Bleed air from system. Damaged main relief valve. Relief valve need to be replaced.

Hydraulic oil pressure is insufficient: Hydraulic fluid is insufficient. Add fluid as required. Clogged hydraulic oil filter. Service or replace the hydraulic filter. Leaking hydraulic pipes. Identify leaks in the system and repair it. Not adjusted hydraulic control valve. Need to adjust. Hydraulic pump is defective. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

3-point hitch can't lift or lifts too slowly: Hydraulic pump malfunction. Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump. Main relief valve malfunction. Change relief valve. Defective hydraulic spool valve. Change or repair hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder malfunction. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic oil is insufficient. Check and refill the hydraulic oil. Dirty hydraulic fluid filter. Service or replace the hydraulic filter. Excessive loading on the hitch. Load needs to be reduced.

Hitch not lowering or hitch lowers slowly: Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Not adjusted hydraulic control valve. Need to adjust. Hitch cross shaft is damaged. Change the shaft. Three-point hitch is out of adjustment. Need to make adjustments.

Hitch drop or lift is jerky: Hydraulic fluid contamination. Change hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic pump not working. Change or repair hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Faulty hydraulic spool valve. Change or repair hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder not working. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 4360 Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive steering wheel play: Worn steering column shaft or coupling. Replace faulty component. Steering pump malfunction. Repair or replace steering pump. Loose or worn steering linkage parts. Change or repair steering linkage. Power steering control valve has wear or damage. Change or repair steering control valve if required.

Heavy steering: Air in the hydraulic steering system. Bleed air from system. Steering filter element is clogged. Change steering filter element. Steering oil insufficient. Check and refill steering oil. Worn or defective power steering control valve. Replace or repair steering control valve as required. Defective hydraulic steering pump. Repair or replace steering pump. Stuck or faulty steering pump control valve. Change or flush control valve. Improperly fitted or damaged steering column. Refit or change the steering column. Tires have uneven wear. Replace the tires. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering cylinder leakage. Damaged cylinder seals or worn piston rod.

Tractor pulls to right or left: Power steering control valve has damage or wear. Inspect and replace as required. Defective steering cylinder. Change or repair steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering linkage parts are loose or worn. Check and change as required. Front wheel bearings are defective or improperly adjusted. Adjust correctly or install new bearings. Uneven tire pressure. Inflate the tires properly.

Massey Ferguson 4360 Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery will not charge: Wiring connections are loose or corroded. Tighten or clean electrical wiring connections. Faulty battery terminal connectors. Install new terminal connectors. Battery failing. Battery change required. Damaged or loose belt. Install a new belt or adjust belt tension.

Starter turns slow: Battery voltage is low. Recharge the battery. Battery does not hold charge. Service battery or replace it. Disconnected wires or corroded battery terminals. Connect wiring properly or install new terminals.

Starter is not working: Battery is discharged or worn. Replace or charge as required. Battery cables are disconnected or incorrectly connected. Check cables and connect as needed. Battery voltage is low. Charge the battery. Defective starter motor. Replace or repair starter.