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Massey Ferguson 471 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 471 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine hard to start or will not start: Fuel filter element is clogged. Filter maintenance required. Air in fuel system. Bleed fuel system. Faulty or dirty injection nozzles. Inspect nozzles and replace if necessary. Faulty fuel injection pump. Repair or replace injection pump.

Engine stalls while running: Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Set it up as required. Dirty fuel filter. Clean or change the filter. Engine has not warmed up to the recommended temperature. Warm up engine as required.

Engine stalls after starting: Fuel filter plugging. Change the filter element. Fuel injection pump is not working correctly. Repair or install new pump. Clogged air filter. Replace air filter element.

Engine overheats: Dirty radiator fins or defective radiator cap. Replace cap or clean radiator. Low coolant level. Refill to the correct level and inspect system for leaks. Loose or damaged fan belt. Replace as required. Engine oil level low. Fill up the engine oil.

Engine power is too low: Dirty or faulty injection nozzles. Service or change injection nozzles. Fuel hoses or lines clogging. Clean fuel system lines and hoses. Air cleaner is dirty. Install new air filter element. Leaking cylinder head gasket. Install a new gasket.

Abnormal engine noise or knocking: Engine is not fully warmed up. Warm up the engine. Engine oil level low. Add oil to the engine crankcase. Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing. Set up as recommended. Pistons are worn or broken. Have pistons replaced. Connecting rod misalignment or failure. Replace or align connecting rod.

Engine stops while idling: Too low idle RPM. Correct low idle adjustment. Valve clearance is wrong. Need to adjust valve clearance. Defective fuel injection pump. Repair or replace injection pump.

Oil pressure too low: Low crankcase oil level. Need to add oil. Oil pump malfunction. Repair or replace. Oil filter clogged. Service or replace engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson 471 Transmission Troubleshooting

Excessive transmission noise: Defective gears or improper backlash. Adjust backlash correctly or replace the gears. Worn or bent shift forks. Change defective shift forks. Shaft splines are worn or stuck. Install a new shaft. Insufficient transmission fluid. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Bearings are broken or worn. Change the bearings. Transmission fluid contamination. Fill up with fresh transmission fluid.

Gear shift is hard: Gear shift linkage is rusty or worn. Change or lubricate shift linkage. Improperly adjusted or worn clutch. Clutch needs to be replaced or adjusted. Shift forks are worn or bent. Change defective shift forks. Gear shifting mechanism is defective. Defective parts must be replaced.

Insufficient transmission oil pressure: Transmission oil level is low. Check transmission oil level and add oil as required. Clogged transmission fluid filter (if equipped). Clean or change transmission fluid filter. Relief valve is damaged. Replace relief valve as required.

Transmission fluid leakage: Broken seals or gaskets. Gaskets or seal need to be replaced. Transmission oil level is high. Correct the oil volume.

Massey Ferguson 471 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulics overheating: Incorrect hydraulic fluid type. Fill up with the proper type of fluid. Hydraulic oil is dirty. Hydraulic oil change required. Air trapped in hydraulic system. Bleed air from system. Faulty main relief valve. Relief valve must be changed.

Hydraulic fluid pressure is low: Hydraulic fluid level low. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Install a new hydraulic filter element. Hydraulic piping is leaking. Check the hydraulic system and fix leaks. Hydraulic control valve is out of adjustment. Need to make adjustment. Hydraulic pump is defective. Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump. Hydraulic cylinder not working. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch can't lift or lifts too slowly: Hydraulic pump is faulty. Install a new hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve is faulty. Relief valve replacement required. Hydraulic control valve block is faulty. Repair or change hydraulic valve. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Low hydraulic fluid level. Fill the system to proper hydraulic fluid level. Clogged hydraulic oil filter element. Service the hydraulic filter or change if required. Hitch is under excessive load. Reduce the load is required.

3-point hitch can't drop or drops too slowly: Broken hydraulic cylinder. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic spool valve is out of adjustment. Spool valve adjustment required. Hitch cross shaft is damaged. Replace the shaft. Hitch is out of adjustment. Need to make adjustments.

Hitch jerks when drop or lift: Dirty hydraulic fluid. The fluid must be changed. Damaged hydraulic pump. Change or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air from hydraulic system. Hydraulic spool valve block is defective. Replace or repair the valve. Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 471 Steering System Troubleshooting

Excessive free play of steering wheel: Steering column coupling or shaft has maximum wear. Change faulty part. Worn steering pump. Install a new hydraulic steering pump. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Repair or replace steering linkage. Worn or defective power steering control valve. Change or repair steering control valve if required.

Heavy steering: Air trapped inside steering system. Air-bleed steering system. Clogged steering filter. Change steering filter element. Low steering oil level. Fill up the steering oil. Power steering control valve has malfunction or wear. Change or repair steering control valve if required. Defective hydraulic steering pump. Replace or repair steering pump. Damaged or stuck steering pump control valve. Clean or install new control valve. Improperly installed or damaged steering column. Install the steering column as required or replace it. Uneven wear on front tyres. Replace the tyres. Not adjusted toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Steering cylinder leakage. Change worn piston seals or damaged piston rod.

Front wheels wander to right or left: Power steering control valve is defective or worn. Change or repair steering control valve if required. Steering cylinder failure. Repair or replace steering cylinder. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Replace or repair steering linkage. Front wheel bearings are worn or incorrectly adjusted. Adjust correctly or install new bearings. Tire pressure is uneven. Adjust the tire pressure.

Massey Ferguson 471 Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Wiring connections are corroded or loose. Clean or tighten wiring connections. Faulty electrical terminal connectors. Terminal connectors should be replaced. Battery bad cell. Use a new battery. Damaged or loose belt. Belt needs to be adjusted or replaced.

Starter cranks slow: Battery voltage is low. Battery is drained, recharge it. Battery runs out quickly. Service battery or replace it. Wires are disconnected or battery terminals are corroded. Check battery wires and service or replace terminals.

Starter motor won't turn: Battery is discharged or worn. Need to charge or replace the battery. Disconnected or incorrectly connected wires. Inspect battery wires and connect correctly. Low battery capacity. Battery needs to be recharged. Starter motor is defective. Starter needs to be changed.