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New Holland T8.360 Troubleshooting

New Holland T8.360 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or will not start: Dirty fuel filter. Replace the filter element. Air trapped in fuel system. Bleed air. Clogged or defective injection nozzles. Clean or change injection nozzles. Fuel injection pump damage. Replace injection pump or repair it.

Engine stalls during operation: Fuel injection pump timing is wrong. Check the fuel injection pump timing adjustment. Fuel filter element clogging. Service or replace the filter. Low coolant temperature. Warm up engine as required.

Diesel starts but immediately stops: Fuel filter element is clogged. Service or replace the filter. Defective fuel injection pump. Replace injection pump or repair it. Dirty air cleaner. Replace air filter element.

Engine overheated: Faulty radiator cap or dirty radiator fins. Install new cap or clean radiator. Insufficient coolant. Add coolant and check the components of cooling system. Loose or damaged fan belt. Belt change is required. Not enough engine oil. Fill up the oil to required level.

Engine lacks power: Fuel injection nozzles are damaged or dirty. Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles. Dirt in the fuel lines or hoses. Clean fuel system hoses and lines. Air filter clogged. Air filter maintenance required. Cylinder head gasket is worn. Install a new gasket.

Abnormal engine noise or knocking: Coolant temperature is low. Warm up to required temperature. Engine oil level is low. Add oil to the engine crankcase. Fuel injection pump timing is wrong. Use the correct fuel injection pump timing adjustment. Worn or scored pistons. Replace the pistons. Misaligned or defective connecting rod. Align or replace connecting rod.

Engine stops while idle: Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed. Correct the settings. Valve clearance is out of adjustment. Check and adjust as required. Fuel injection pump damage. Replace injection pump or repair it.

Oil pressure is insufficient: Low crankcase oil level. Fill crankcase to proper oil level. Defective oil pump. Replace as required. Clogged oil filter. Service or replace engine oil filter.

New Holland T8.360 Transmission Troubleshooting

Excessive transmission noise: Gears are damaged or backlash is incorrect. Replace gears or adjust backlash correctly. Damaged or worn gear shift forks. Shift forks need to be changed. Shaft splines are worn or damaged. Replace defective shaft. Transmission oil insufficient. Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level. Worn or cracked bearings. Bearings need to be replaced. Transmission fluid is dirty. Change the fluid.

Difficult to shift gears: Rusty or worn gear shift linkage. Install new shift linkage. Improperly adjusted or worn clutch. Adjust or change the clutch. Worn or bent gear shift forks. Replace the shift forks. Defective parts in the gearshift mechanism. Replace defective parts.

Transmission oil pressure is low: Low fluid level. Need to add transmission fluid. Transmission fluid filter is clogged (if fitted). Service or replace the transmission fluid filter. Relief valve malfunction. Install a new relief valve.

External fluid leaks: Damaged gaskets or seals. Seals and gaskets need to be replaced. Transmission fluid level is high. Correct the fluid level.

New Holland T8.360 Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Excessive hydraulic system heat: Incorrect type of hydraulic oil. The correct type of oil must be used. Dirty hydraulic fluid. The fluid must be changed. Air in the hydraulic system. Air bleeding. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Change relief valve.

Hydraulic oil pressure too low: Hydraulic oil is insufficient. Fill the system to proper hydraulic oil level. Hydraulic fluid filter element is clogged. Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary. Leaking hydraulic lines. Identify leaks in the system and repair it. Hydraulic control valve block is out of adjustment. Control valve needs to be adjusted. Hydraulic pump is defective. Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump. Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder.

3-point hitch won't lift or lifts slowly: Hydraulic pump not working. Repair or replace hydraulic fluid pump. Damaged main relief valve. Replace relief valve. Hydraulic spool valve is damaged. Repair or replace hydraulic valve. Hydraulic cylinder is defective. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic fluid level low. Fill up the hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic fluid filter element is clogged. Service the hydraulic filter or change if required. Hitch is under excessive load. Load needs to be reduced.

3-point hitch cannot be lowered or lowering is too slowly: Hydraulic cylinder is faulty. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic control valve is not set properly. Adjust properly. Hitch cross shaft is worn. Install a new shaft. The hitch is not adjusted. Adjust the hitch.

Hitch jerks when drop or lift: Contaminated hydraulic fluid. Change hydraulic fluid. Hydraulic pump malfunction. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Air in the hydraulic system. Air bleeding. Faulty hydraulic control valve. Install a new valve or repair it. Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder.

New Holland T8.360 Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive play in steering: Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out. Replace faulty component. Hydraulic steering pump is defective. Repair or replace steering pump. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Inspect and change as required. Steering control unit unit has wear or damage. Replace or repair steering unit as required.

Difficult steering: Air trapped inside steering system. Air-bleed steering system. Steering filter is clogged. Steering filter need to be replaced. Steering oil level is insufficient. Checking steering oil level and add it if necessary. Steering control unit has malfunction or wear. Inspect and change as required. Worn steering pump. Repair or change steering pump. Pump flow control valve is damaged or stuck. Flush or change flow control valve. Improperly mounted or worn steering column. Mount the steering column as required or change it. Tires have uneven wear. Replace the tires. Incorrect toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Steering cylinder leaks. Damaged cylinder seals or worn piston rod.

Tractor is pulling to right or left: Steering control unit has damage or wear. Check and replace as required. Steering cylinder is defective. Change or repair hydraulic steering cylinder. Incorrect toe-in. Check and adjust toe-in. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Check and change as required. Incorrectly adjusted or damaged front wheel bearings. Install new bearings or adjust it correctly. Tire pressure uneven. Inflate the tires correctly.

New Holland T8.360 Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery does not charge: Corroded or loose wire connections. Service or tighten connections. Faulty battery terminal connectors. Terminal connectors need to be changed. Defective battery. Replace the battery. Loose or worn belt. Adjust belt tension or replace belt.

Starter turns slowly: Battery voltage is low. Charge the battery. Battery runs out quickly. Service or replace the battery. Disconnected cables or faulty battery terminals. Connect cables properly or replace terminals.

Starter will not crank: Battery is drained or worn. Charge or change the battery. Wiring is incorrectly connected or disconnected. Inspect wiring and connect correctly. Low battery output voltage. Recharge the battery. Defective starter motor. Starter needs to be changed.