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MF 6480 - Operating faults

The other day I noticed trouble with my MF 6480. Diesel motor doesn't crank over. Tell me what kind of issue?

You must use the recommended fuel grade. Broken drive on fuel injection pump. Check and repair. Wrong fuel injection pump timing. Adjust if necessary.

Massey Ferguson 6480 malfunctions. Engine lacks power. How to solve the problem?

There is no full fuel feed due to misalignment of fuel pump control rods. Adjust control rods.

Help anybody what is defect if engine starts but stops after a short period of time?

Defective fuel injectors. Fuel injection pump timing. Defective fuel pump. Defective injectors.

6480 model question. Transmission shift hard at low speeds. What's fault?

Shifter forks, rods, or other transmission gear selection components damaged.

Somebody help me why my steering wheel rotates not resisting? What should I do to solve the problem?

Minimum Oil Rating - It is required to add oil. Steering cylinder has a defect - Repair it. Pump steering broke - Install a new pump.

I acquired a MF 6480 in july. Today there is issue. Motor not starting. Could someone help me determine the source of damage?

Starter rotates slowly - Inspect the starter and install a new as required. Restriction in a fuel pipe - You need to perform cleaning and washing. Dirty fuel filter element - Renstall filter element. Worn piston rings - Install new piston rings.

I bought the same model. Yesterday I saw steering wheel works tight. Tell me what's malfunction?

Low hydraulic oil level in tank. Top up the oil. Breakage of hydraulic hoses. It is necessary to fix a fault. Power steering pump defect. Replace the pump. Power steering is damaged. Requires repair.

6480 model question. Motor is hard to start. Help me please recognize main cause of breakdown. What should I do?

Fuel tank or fuel filter is clogged by dirt. Head gasket leaking. Incorrect functions of the cold start system. Piston rings are worn or broken. Cracked injector Body or Cup. Water, dirt, or air in fuel system. Drain, flush, fill and bleed system. Crankcase oil too heavy. Use oil of proper viscosity.

Massey Ferguson 6480 motor breakdowns. Diesel is difficult to start permanently. How can i solve a problem?

Clogging in fuel tank vent. Air leaks on intake hoses. Clogging in exhaust pipe. Low voltage - Charge battery. Injection fuel is little or the spray is not excellent. Filter clogged. Incorrect timing.

Steering stopped working on my tractor. Why did this happen?

The hydraulic system has air. We recommend you remove air. Small level of oil in system. Top up the oil. Steering cylinder has problems Change the seal.

I use the exact same model. Why diesel engine failure to start? How can i fix the breakdown?

Valve timing is improper - Set a valve timing. Bad cylinder compression. Worn cylinder bores - You must fix it. Leaks between seats and valves - Need Removal of leakage.

6480 tractor problems. This is a diesel motor knock. what kind of breakdown?

Lack of oil. You should pour this. Engine overheated. Engine overloaded.

Please help to understand why tractor front axle is cracking constantly while driving?

Defective gear. You need to install new gears. ball bearings crumbled. Replace it.

I have this model some years. Often diesel starting is very hard. What you need to fix?

Nozzle is clogged. You should to check injector. Injection pump has a breakdown. Install a new injection pump.

I bought the exact same model. Explain to me what's problem if differential lock broke down abruptly? How can I fix it? What should I do?

Diaphragm damaged or wear of discs friction clutch. You have to make repairs.

I have Massey Ferguson 6480 dyna 6. Motor will not start. Help me how can I fix this?

Probably fuel filter clogged. Otherwise high-pressure fuel pump not adjusted.

I have trouble. Engine constantly overheats. What is the problem?

Low coolant level. Fill radiator to proper level, check radiator, coolant recovery tank, and hoses for loose connection or leaks. Clean the radiator from dirt and dust, if necessary, clean cooling system from scale. Adjust the fan belt tension. Detect the faulty injectors, wash, clean and adjust them. Excessive load - Reduce load or speed. Loose or defective fan belt - Replace fan belt as required. Check belt tensioner.

My dad uses MF 6480. Today he heard a loud knocking in the crankcase of the drive axle. What's wrong?

All sounds talk about destruction of bearings.

Tell me what is defect if diesel exhaust with white smoke?

If white smoke appeared from exhaust pipe you necessary to carry out replacement of piston rings urgently. Excessive engine oil - Reduce to specified level.