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Massey Ferguson 595 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson 595 Diesel Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or doesn't start: Dirty fuel filter. Change filter element. Air trapped in fuel system. Bleed air. Faulty fuel injection nozzles. Test injection nozzles and change if necessary. Fuel injection pump is damaged. Replace injection pump or repair it.

Engine shuts off suddenly during operation: Wrong setting of fuel injection pump timing. Check the fuel injection pump timing adjustment. Fuel filter element is clogged. Replace the filter element. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.

Diesel starts and then shuts off: Fuel filter plugging. Change filter element. Faulty fuel injection pump. Rebuild or install a new injection pump. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or change the filter.

Engine overheated: Radiator fins are dirty or radiator cap is defective. Install new cap or clean radiator. Coolant level is low. Fill radiator to proper level and check components for faults. Fan belt slipping or worn. Change the fan belt. Lack of engine oil. Add oil to the engine crankcase.

Low engine power: Clogged injection nozzle. Check injection nozzles and replace if required. Restricted fuel lines or hoses. Clean fuel system lines and hoses. Clogged air filter element. Clean air cleaner element. Blown cylinder head gasket. Replace the gasket as required.

Engine noises or knocks: Engine is not fully warmed up. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Low engine oil level. Fill up the engine oil. Fuel injection pump timing is not adjusted. Set up as recommended. Worn or broken pistons. Pistons need to be replaced. Faulty or misaligned connecting rod. Connecting rod needs to be replaced or aligned.

Engine stalls at idle: Incorrect low idle setting. Adjust low idling as recommended. Incorrect valve clearance. Have it adjusted. Damaged fuel injection pump. Change pump or rebuild it.

Insufficient oil pressure: Low crankcase oil level. Fill crankcase to proper oil level. Oil pump malfunction. Replace as required. Clogged oil filter. Service or replace engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson 595 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission noise: Incorrect backlash or gears are worn. Adjust backlash correctly or replace the gears. Shift forks are bent or worn out. Replace defective shift forks. Shaft splines are damaged or worn. Shaft need to be replaced. Low fluid level. Check and refill the transmission fluid. Worn or damaged bearings. Replace faulty bearings. Transmission oil is contaminated. Change the oil.

Hard shifting: Rusty or worn gear shift linkage. Change or lubricate shift linkage. Unadjusted or worn clutch. Adjust clutch or change if necessary. Damaged or worn gear shift forks. Replace the shift forks. Defective parts in the gearshift mechanism. Replace defective parts.

Insufficient transmission fluid pressure: Transmission oil insufficient. Check and refill the transmission oil. Transmission oil filter element clogging (if equipped). Clean or change transmission oil filter. Stuck relief valve. Change the valve.

Transmission fluid leakage: Worn seals or gaskets. Seals and gaskets replacement required. Too much oil in transmission. Drain the excess oil.

Massey Ferguson 595 Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheated: Improper type of hydraulic fluid. The correct type of fluid must be used. Dirty hydraulic oil. The oil must be changed. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Faulty main relief valve. Change relief valve.

Hydraulic fluid pressure too low: Hydraulic fluid is insufficient. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Dirty hydraulic fluid filter. Replace filter element or clean if required. Leaking hydraulic lines. Check the hydraulic system and fix leaks. Hydraulic control valve is not set properly. Adjust properly. Hydraulic pump is faulty. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Defective hydraulic cylinder. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

Three-point hitch cannot be lifted or lifting is too slow: Faulty hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. Main relief valve is defective. Relief valve need to be replaced. Hydraulic control valve block is defective. Repair or replace the valve. Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Low hydraulic fluid level. Add fluid as required. Clogged hydraulic fluid filter element. Clean or change hydraulic filter. Hitch is under excessive load. Reduce hitch load.

Hitch cannot be lowered or lowering is too slowly: Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder. Incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve. Use the correct setting. Hitch rock shaft is damaged. Replace the shaft. The three-point hitch is not adjusted. Need to make adjustments.

Hitch drop or lift is jerky: Hydraulic oil is dirty. Hydraulic oil change required. Hydraulic pump failure. Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic system. Bleed air from hydraulic system. Hydraulic spool valve is defective. Repair or replace hydraulic valve. Faulty hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson 595 Steering System Troubleshooting

Excessive play in steering: Steering column coupling or shaft is worn. Change faulty component. Hydraulic steering pump is defective. Repair or change steering pump. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Repair or replace steering linkage. Defective or worn hydrostatic steering unit. Change or repair steering unit if required.

Steering wheel is very heavy to turn: Air lock in the steering system. Bleed the system of air. Steering filter is plugged. Install new steering filter element. Lack of steering oil. Fill the steering system with oil. Hydrostatic steering unit is damaged or worn. Repair or replace the steering unit. Steering pump stopped working. Replace or repair steering pump. Steering pump control valve is worn or stuck. Replace or service control valve. Defective or incorrectly mounted steering column. Change steering column or mount correctly. Tire pressure is uneven. Adjust the tire pressure. Incorrect toe-in. Check and adjust toe-in. Steering cylinder is leaking. Replace worn seal sleeves or damaged piston rod.

Tractor is pulling to left or right: Hydrostatic steering unit is damaged or worn. Change or repair steering unit if required. Steering cylinder failure. Change or repair hydraulic steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Repair or replace steering linkage. Improperly adjusted or defective front wheel bearings. Replace the bearings or adjust it properly. Front tires are worn unevenly. Install new tires.

Massey Ferguson 595 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery won’t charge: Electrical cable connections are loose or corroded. Tighten or clean connections. Faulty battery terminal clamps. Replace terminal clamps. Battery is worn. Battery change required. Defective or loose belt. Need to adjust belt tension or replace belt.

Starter motor turns slow: Low battery voltage. Low battery charging, charge as required. Battery runs out quickly. Service charging system or change battery. Corroded battery terminals or disconnected wires. Connect wiring properly or install new terminals.

Starter motor is not working: Battery is discharged or worn. Change or recharge battery. Battery cables are disconnected or improperly connected. Inspect cables and connect properly. Low battery capacity. Low battery charging, charge as required. Starter motor is faulty. Repair or install a new starter.