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Massey Ferguson GC1705 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson GC1705 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine starts hard or doesn't start: Dirty fuel filter. Clean or change the filter. Air in the fuel system. Air bleeding. Defective or clogged injection nozzle. Inspect nozzles and replace if necessary. Fuel injection pump is not working correctly. Replace or repair injection pump.

Engine stops suddenly during operation: Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Use the correct fuel injection pump timing adjustment. Fuel filter plugging. Install new filter element. Coolant temperature is low. Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine.

Diesel starts but stalls immediately: Fuel filter plugged. Install new filter element. Fuel injection pump is defective. Install a new fuel pump or repair. Air filter clogged. Change air filter element.

Engine overheats: Clogged radiator fins or damaged radiator cap. Replace cap or clean radiator. Not enough coolant. Refill to the correct level and inspect system for leaks. Loose or damaged fan belt. Belt replacement is recommended. Engine oil level is low. Check and refill engine oil.

Engine power is insufficient: Defective injection nozzle. Replace injection nozzles. Fuel hoses or lines are clogged. Fuel hoses and lines must be clean. Restricted intake air. Service air cleaner. Cylinder head gasket is defective. Gasket should be replaced.

Engine noise or knocking: Engine is not preheated. Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine. Engine oil level low. Fill up the oil to required level. Improper fuel injection timing. Adjust as recommended. Broken or worn pistons. Have pistons replaced. Misaligned or defective connecting rod. Align or replace connecting rod.

Engine stalls at low idle speed: Low idle speed set incorrectly. Adjustment required. Valve out of adjustment. Adjust valve clearance according to specifications. Damaged fuel injection pump. Rebuild or change fuel pump.

Oil pressure too low: Lack of oil. Fill up the engine oil. Oil pump failure. Check and replace if necessary. Oil filter clogging. Replace or service engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson GC1705 Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

Hydrostatic transmission makes noise: Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment. Adjust or change linkage. Transmission overloaded. Reduce loading. Transmission oil is contaminated or oil level is insufficient. Add oil to proper level or pour fresh transmission oil. Relief valve malfunction. Replace relief valve as required. Worn or defective transmission components. Replace or repair defective components.

Transmission fluid overheating: Transmission overloaded. Reduce the load is required. Clogged or damaged cooling components. Check all cooling components and repair or change if required. Transmission fluid level is low. Fill the transmission housing to proper fluid level. Transmission oil filter is dirty. Clean or change transmission oil filter.

Loss of power: Transmission oil level is low. Need to add transmission oil. Relief valve is damaged. Change relief valve. Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment. Adjust or replace linkage.

Transmission fluid leaks: Oil drain line is clogged. Clean or change the line. Damaged gaskets or seals. Replace worn gaskets or seal. High internal transmission housing pressure. Repair or replace damaged components.

Massey Ferguson GC1705 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system is overheated: Incorrect hydraulic fluid type. Fill up with the proper type of fluid. Contaminated hydraulic fluid. Change hydraulic fluid. Air in the hydraulic system. Air bleeding. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Replace relief valve.

Hydraulic oil pressure too low: Insufficient hydraulic oil. Need to add oil. Dirty hydraulic fluid filter element. Hydraulic filter maintenance required. Leaks in hydraulic pipes. Check the system and repair leaks. Incorrect setting hydraulic control valve block. Set correctly. Faulty hydraulic pump. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Hydraulic cylinder malfunction. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch can't lift or lifts too slowly: Defective hydraulic pump. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Main relief valve is faulty. Change relief valve. Damaged hydraulic control valve. Change or repair hydraulic valve. Broken hydraulic cylinder. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic oil level low. Fill the system to proper hydraulic oil level. Hydraulic oil filter is clogged. Clean or replace the hydraulic filter. Excessive loading on the hitch. Reduce hitch load.

Hitch not lowering or hitch lowers slowly: Broken hydraulic cylinder. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder. Incorrect setting hydraulic control valve. Use the correct adjustment. Worn hitch cross shaft. Change the shaft. Hitch is out of adjustment. The 3-point hitch must be adjusted.

Hitch lowering or lifting is jerky: Hydraulic fluid contamination. Change hydraulic fluid. Defective hydraulic pump. Replace or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Hydraulic spool valve is defective. Replace or repair the valve. Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

Massey Ferguson GC1705 Steering System Troubleshooting

Excessive play in steering: Steering column coupling or shaft has maximum wear. Change defective part. Steering pump stopped working. Repair or replace steering pump. Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose. Inspect and replace as required. Defective or worn hydrostatic steering unit. Repair or replace the steering unit.

Heavy steering: Air in the hydraulic steering system. Air-bleed steering system. Steering filter is clogged. Install new steering filter element. Insufficient steering oil. Need to add steering oil. Hydrostatic steering unit has malfunction or wear. Check and replace as required. Steering pump failure. Check the steering pump and replace if necessary. Steering pump control valve is stuck or faulty. Service or change control valve. Improperly fitted or damaged steering column. Refit or change the steering column. Tire pressure uneven. Inflate the tires correctly. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering cylinder is leaking. Replace worn cylinder seals or scratched piston rod.

Tractor is pulling to left or right: Hydrostatic steering unit is defective or worn. Inspect and change as required. Steering cylinder is faulty. Change or repair steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Loose or worn steering linkage parts. Inspect and change as required. Improperly adjusted or defective front wheel bearings. Replace or adjust the bearings correctly. Front tires wear unevenly. Change the tires.

Massey Ferguson GC1705 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery will not charge: Wiring connections are loose or corroded. Service or tighten cable connections. Faulty battery terminal clamps. Terminal clamps should be changed. Battery dead cell. Install a new battery. Belt is defective or loose. Adjust belt tension or change the belt.

Starter turning slow: Battery capacity is low. Battery is drained, recharge it. Battery is not holding charge. Service or replace the battery. Disconnected battery cables or bad terminals. Connect wires correctly or change terminals.

Starter is not cranking: Battery is discharged or worn. Need to charge or replace the battery. Wiring is incorrectly connected or disconnected. Inspect wiring and connect correctly. Low battery output. Battery is drained, charge it. Damaged starter motor. Replace or repair starter.