________________________________________________________________________________

Massey Ferguson GC2600 Troubleshooting

Massey Ferguson GC2600 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine starts hard or won't start: Fuel filter element clogging. Install new filter element. Air trapped in fuel system. Bleed air. Faulty or dirty injection nozzles. Check and replace nozzles if required. Fuel injection pump is not operating properly. Rebuild or replace pump.

Engine shuts off suddenly during operation: Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Set up as recommended. Clogged fuel filter. Change filter element. Coolant temperature is low. Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine.

Engine starts and immediately shuts off: Clogged fuel filter. Service the filter. Fuel injection pump failure. Repair or replace injection pump. Dirty air cleaner. Replace air filter element.

Engine is overheated: Dirty radiator fins or defective radiator cap. Clean radiator or change cap. Lack of engine coolant. Top up coolant fluid and check system for leaks. Damaged or worn fan belt. Change the fan belt. Lack of engine oil. Fill up the oil to required level.

Poor engine power: Fuel injection nozzles are clogged or faulty. Check injection nozzles and replace if required. Dirt in the fuel lines or hoses. Clean fuel lines and hoses. Air filter is dirty. Carry out maintenance on air filter. Blown cylinder head gasket. Gasket should be replaced.

Engine noise or knocking: Engine has not warmed up to the recommended temperature. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Not enough engine oil. Fill up the engine oil. Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Set the fuel pump timing correctly. Worn or broken pistons. Replace the pistons. Misaligned or defective connecting rod. Need to change or align the connecting rod.

Engine stalls when idle: Improperly adjusted low idle speed. Adjust as required. Valve clearance is not correct. Adjust valve clearance. Fuel injection pump is broken. Replacement or repair required.

Insufficient oil pressure: Lack of oil. Check and refill the oil. Oil pump is defective. Remove and inspect oil pump. Clogged oil filter. Service or replace engine oil filter.

Massey Ferguson GC2600 Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

Hydrostatic transmission is excessively noisy: Speed control linkage is defective or unadjusted. Adjust or install new linkage. Excessive transmission load. Load needs to be reduced. Transmission oil is contaminated or oil level is insufficient. Change transmission oil or top up to proper level. Relief valve failure. Change relief valve. Damaged or worn components of hydrostatic transmission. After disassembly and inspection, replace defective components.

Transmission fluid is too hot: Transmission overload. Reduce transmission load. Damaged or clogged cooling components. Check all cooling components and repair or change if required. Insufficient transmission fluid. Need to add transmission fluid. Transmission oil filter is dirty. Service or replace the transmission oil filter.

Power is too low: Insufficient transmission fluid. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Relief valve is damaged. Replace relief valve. Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment. Change or adjust linkage.

Transmission fluid leakage: Plugged oil return tube. Clean or replace return tube. Damaged gaskets or seals. Install new gaskets or seal. Transmission case internal pressure is too high. Replace worn components.

Massey Ferguson GC2600 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheated: Wrong hydraulic fluid type. Pour the proper type of fluid. Hydraulic fluid is dirty. Hydraulic fluid change required. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Main relief valve is defective. Install a new relief valve.

Low hydraulic oil pressure: Hydraulic fluid is insufficient. Add fluid as required. Hydraulic oil filter element is clogged. Replace filter element or clean if required. Leaking hydraulic lines. Find leaks in the system and fix it. Not adjusted hydraulic control valve. Need to adjust. Hydraulic pump is faulty. Install a new hydraulic fluid pump. Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

3-point hitch won't lift or lifts slowly: Damaged hydraulic pump. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Damaged main relief valve. Relief valve must be changed. Hydraulic control valve is faulty. Repair or replace the valve. Faulty hydraulic cylinder. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Low hydraulic fluid level. Fill up the hydraulic fluid. Clogged hydraulic fluid filter. Service or replace the hydraulic filter. Excessive loading on the hitch. The load should be reduced.

3-point hitch won't lower or lowers slowly: Hydraulic cylinder is faulty. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Not adjusted hydraulic control valve. Need to adjust. Hitch rock shaft is damaged. Change the shaft. The hitch is not adjusted. The hitch must be adjusted.

Hitch lifting or lowering is jerky: Dirty hydraulic oil. The oil must be changed. Hydraulic pump is defective. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Defective hydraulic spool valve block. Install a new valve or repair it. Defective hydraulic cylinder. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Massey Ferguson GC2600 Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive steering wheel play: Steering column coupling or shaft has maximum wear. Replace faulty part. Steering pump is worn. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Loose or worn steering linkage components. Inspect and change as required. Steering control valve has malfunction or wear. Repair or replace the steering control valve.

Steering is stiff: Air in the hydraulic steering system. Air-bleed steering system. Steering filter is dirty. Clean or change steering filter. Lack of steering fluid. Need to add steering oil. Defective or worn steering control valve. Change or repair steering control valve if required. Steering pump stopped working. Steering pump needs to be replaced or repaired. Steering pump control valve is stuck or faulty. Service or change control valve. Damaged or incorrectly assembled steering column. Replace steering column or assemble correctly. Tyre pressure is uneven. Adjust the tyre pressure. Not adjusted toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Steering cylinder leaks. Change worn piston rod or damaged cylinder seals.

Tractor is pulling to right or left: Steering control valve is defective or worn. Replace or repair steering control valve as required. Steering cylinder is worn. Change or repair hydraulic steering cylinder. Incorrect toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering linkage joints are worn or loose. Check and replace as required. Worn or incorrectly adjusted or worn front wheel bearings. Adjust correctly or replace bearings. Tyre pressure is uneven. Adjust the tyre pressure.

Massey Ferguson GC2600 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery will not charge: Wiring connections are loose or corroded. Service or tighten connections. Electrical terminal connectors are faulty. Install new terminal connectors. Dead cell in battery. Change the battery. Loose or worn belt. Change belt or adjust belt tension.

Starter motor turns slow: Low battery output. Battery is drained, charge it. Battery drains quickly. Service or change the battery. Bad terminals or disconnected battery cables. Connect cables properly or replace terminals.

Starter does not work: Battery is discharged or worn. Recharge or replace battery. Wiring is incorrectly connected or disconnected. Inspect wiring and connect correctly. Battery power is low. Battery is drained, charge it. Starter motor is defective. Starter needs to be changed.