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New Holland Boomer 24 Troubleshooting

Boomer 24 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or doesn't start: Fuel filter plugged. Filter maintenance required. Air in fuel system. Bleed fuel system. Fuel injection nozzles are faulty or clogged. If necessary, replace with a new nozzle. Fuel injection pump malfunction. Install a new pump or rebuild.

Engine shuts off suddenly during operation: Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Set it up as required. Clogged fuel filter. Service or replace the filter. Engine not warmed up. Warm up engine as required.

Diesel starts but immediately shuts off: Clogged fuel filter. Clean the filter element. Fuel injection pump malfunction. Install a new fuel pump or repair. Clogged air cleaner. Clean or replace element.

Engine overheating: Clogged radiator core or damaged radiator cap. Replace cap or clean radiator. Insufficient coolant. Top up coolant fluid and check system for leaks. Fan belt is worn or faulty. Belt change is required. Engine oil level is insufficient. Checking oil level and add if necessary.

Engine power is reduced: Fuel injection nozzles fault. Test injection nozzles and change if necessary. Clogged fuel lines or hoses. Fuel lines and hoses need to be cleaned. Dirty air cleaner. Service air cleaner. Cylinder head gasket is worn. Gasket should be replaced.

Engine knocking or noise: Engine is cold. Warm up to required temperature. Engine oil level is insufficient. Check oil level and add oil as required. Fuel injection pump timing is not adjusted. Adjust according to specifications. Broken or worn pistons. Replace the pistons. Connecting rod is misaligned or defective. Align or change connecting rod.

Engine stalls while idle: Incorrect low idle speed adjustment. Correct low idle adjustment. The valve clearance is not adjusted. Have it adjusted. Fuel injection pump is not working correctly. Repair or replace injection pump.

Oil pressure too low: Engine oil insufficient. Fill crankcase to proper oil level. Oil pump failure. Install a new pump. Oil filter element clogging. Replace or clean engine oil filter element.

Boomer 24 Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

HST transmission is excessively noisy: Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage. Adjust or install new linkage. Excessive loading. Reduce loading. Dirty transmission fluid or insufficient fluid level. Pour fresh fluid or add transmission fluid to proper level. Relief valve is damaged. Replace valve as required. Worn or defective transmission components. Check internal transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required.

Transmission oil over heats: Transmission overload. The load should be reduced. Damaged or clogged cooling components. Check all cooling components and change or repair if required. Insufficient transmission oil. Add oil to the transmission housing. Dirty transmission oil filter element. Clean or replace the transmission filter.

Loss of power: Transmission fluid level is low. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Relief valve is damaged. Change the valve. Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage. Adjust or repair linkage.

Transmission oil leakage: Clogged oil drain line. Clean or replace drain line. Seals or gaskets are worn. Replace worn gaskets or seal. High internal transmission housing pressure. Repair or replace damaged components.

Boomer 24 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Hydraulics overheating: Wrong hydraulic oil type. Fill up with the correct type of oil. Dirty hydraulic oil. The oil must be changed. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Faulty main relief valve. Relief valve replacement required.

Low hydraulic fluid pressure: Low hydraulic oil level. Fill the system to proper hydraulic oil level. Clogged hydraulic fluid filter element. Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary. Leaks in hydraulic pipes. Check the hydraulic system and fix leaks. Hydraulic spool valve block is not adjusted properly. The spool valve should be properly adjusted. Damaged hydraulic pump. Change or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch not lifting or hitch lifts slowly: Damaged hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic fluid pump. Defective main relief valve. Relief valve replacement required. Hydraulic spool valve block is faulty. Repair or replace hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder failure. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic oil level low. Check and refill the hydraulic oil. Clogged hydraulic oil filter. Clean the hydraulic filter element or replace if necessary. Excessive loading on the hitch. Reduce hitch load.

Hitch fails to drop or drops slowly: Hydraulic cylinder failure. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it. Hydraulic control valve is not set properly. Adjust properly. Damaged hitch cross shaft. Replace the shaft. Hitch is out of adjustment. The 3-point hitch must be adjusted.

Hitch lift or drop is jerky: Hydraulic fluid is dirty. Hydraulic fluid change required. Faulty hydraulic pump. Install a new hydraulic oil pump. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Damaged hydraulic control valve. Repair or change the valve. Hydraulic cylinder not working. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Boomer 24 Steering System Troubleshooting

Excessive steering wheel free play: Worn steering column coupling or shaft. Replace faulty component. Hydraulic steering pump is defective. Install a new steering pump. Loose or worn steering linkage parts. Inspect and replace as required. Hydrostatic steering unit has wear or damage. Replace or repair steering unit as required.

Difficult steering: Air lock in the steering system. Bleed the steering system. Steering filter is plugged. Service or replace the steering filter. Steering fluid level low. Checking steering fluid level and add it if necessary. Hydrostatic steering unit has wear or damage. Inspect and replace as required. Steering pump is faulty. Check the hydraulic steering pump and change if necessary. Steering pump control valve is faulty or stuck. Service or change control valve. Incorrectly assembled or damaged steering column. Reassemble the steering column correctly or change it. Tires have uneven wear. Replace the tires. Not adjusted toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Steering cylinder leakage. Replace damaged piston seals or worn piston rod.

Front wheels wander to right or left: Worn or defective hydrostatic steering unit. Repair or change the steering unit. Steering cylinder is faulty. Change or repair hydraulic steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Loose or worn steering linkage components. Check and change as required. Front wheel bearings are defective or improperly adjusted. Adjust properly or replace bearings. Tires have uneven wear. Replace the tires.

Boomer 24 Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery does not charge: Wiring connections are loose or corroded. Tighten or service cable connections. Defective battery terminal clamps. Change terminal clamps. Battery bad cell. Battery replacement required. Damaged or loose belt. Adjust belt tension or install a new belt.

Starter turning slow: Battery power is low. Charge the battery. Battery discharges quickly. Service charging system or change battery. Faulty battery terminals or disconnected cables. Connect cables correctly or replace terminals.

Starter is not cranking: Battery is drained or worn. Charge or replace the battery. Wire harness is disconnected or incorrectly connected. Check wire harness and connect as required. Battery capacity is low. Recharge the battery. Starter motor failing. Starter needs to be replaced.