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Massey Ferguson 8240 Troubleshooting

Lately I got trouble with my MF 8240. Diesel engine doesn't crank over. Tell me what kind of malfunction?

Wrong type or grade of fuel used. Defective high pressure fuel pump. Inspect and refit. Incorrect fuel pump timing. Adjust as required.

Massey Ferguson 8240 problems. Engine deficient output. How do I troubleshoot it?

Incorrect valve timing. Check and adjust, or replace cam shaft if necessary. Travel speed is too fast for conditions.

Can someone say me what is damage if diesel engine stops during operation?

Air in the fuel lines or filter element blocked. Check, bleed air or replace the filter element.

8240 tractor trouble. Hard shifting transmission. What's fault?

Transmission misaligned - Correct alignment.

Somebody help me why steering wheel spinning very easy? What should I do to troubleshoot?

Minimum Oil Rating - Pour completely. Possible malfunction steering hydraulic cylinder - Make a replacement. The steering pump is defective - Check the steering pump.

I bought a MF 8240 in march. Nowadays there is problem. Diesel won't start. Could anybody help me identify a source of trouble?

Starter speed is slow - Inspect the starter and install a new as required. Fuel pipes are contaminated - Clean and wash. There is dirt in the fuel filter - Install new filter. Piston ring failure - You need repair.

I have the same tractor. Recently, steering wheel stopped turning. Can anybody tell me what's issue?

Low hydraulic oil level in the tank. Air in steering hydraulic system. Air-bleed steering system. Bent spindle arm. hydraulic connection leaking. It is necessary to eliminate a fault. Steering pump is defective. Replace the pump. Power steering defective. Replace it.

Massey Ferguson 8240 tractor failure. Engine is difficult to start. Help me specify occasion of trouble. What needs to be repaired?

Engine oil viscosity not correct. Engine oil viscosity or level incorrect. Cold start system worked incorrectly. Piston rings are wear or deformed. Gasket Blow-By or Leakage. Water, dirt, or air in fuel system. Drain, flush, fill and bleed system. Fuel too heavy at low temperature.

8240 tractor motor problems. Engine long starting regularly. How could i fix a failure?

Clogging in fuel tank vent. Air leak on the suction side of the system. Exhaust pipe is clogged. Slow starter speed. Injection fuel is little or the spray is not excellent. Filter clogged. Fuel shut-off valve closed. Open fuel shut-off valve.

There was a malfunction of steering on our tractor. What is problem?

The hydraulic system has air. You should draw out air. Hydraulic oil low level in the tank. It is required to add oil. Steering cylinder has problems Check and repair.

I own the exact same tractor. Why diesel does not start? How can i resolve an issue?

Valve timing is wrong - Make adjustment. Bad cylinder compression. Cylinder bores wear - Need overhaul. Leakage between valves and seats - Remove leaks.

Massey Ferguson 8240 issue. This is a diesel motor knock. what is the damage?

This is a small residue of engine oil. Fill up. Engine out of time. Excessive engine load.

Please help to understand why driving front axle to rattle incessantly during operation?

Teeth of gears collapsed. You must change the gears. Bearings are very worn out. Fit new bearings.

I own this tractor about four years. Recently, diesel start is very difficult. What you need to fix?

Injection nozzle has clog. You must to check injector. High-pressure fuel pump is damaged. Requires replacement of fuel pump.

I bought the same model. Explain to me what's problem if differential lock assembly does not work suddenly? What's solution to the problem?

Diaphragm worn out or wear of discs friction clutch. Change worn components.

I'm using MF 8240. Diesel engine not starting. Tell me what's issue?

Most likely fuel filter element has dirt. Or injection pump is improperly adjuste.

Please help. Engine overheats regularly. What kind of malfunction?

Low coolant level - Fill coolant and check cooling system for loose connections or leak. Radiator screen or fins clogged - Clean radiator screen or fins. Engine overloaded. Shift to lower gear or reduce load. Fan belt is damaged. Change as required.

My father has Massey Ferguson 8240. Two days ago he diagnosed a crunch in the rear axle housing. What is the malfunction?

These symptoms denote bearing problems.

Tell me why engine exhaust with white smoke?

When white gas comes out of exhaust pipe you necessary to replace piston rings immediately. Injector pump or injectors delivering fuel unevenly. Check and service injectors and injector pump – specialist operation.