Specifications, Service, and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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New Holland TS100A Troubleshooting

New Holland TS100A Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or won't start: Fuel filter element is clogged. Clean the filter element. Air in the fuel system. Air bleeding. Fuel injection nozzles are clogged or faulty. Service or change injection nozzles. Fuel injection pump is not working correctly. Rebuild or change fuel pump.

Engine shuts off suddenly while running: Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Set it up as required. Fuel filter plugging. Clean or change the filter. Engine has not warmed up to the recommended temperature. Warm up to required temperature.

Diesel starts but immediately stops: Fuel filter plugging. Install new filter element. Fuel injection pump malfunction. Change pump or rebuild it. Dirty air filter element. Replace air filter element.

Engine overheated: Clogged radiator core or damaged radiator cap. Clean radiator or change cap. Low coolant level. Refill to the correct level and inspect system for leaks. Fan belt is worn or faulty. Change the fan belt. Insufficient engine oil. Checking oil level and add if necessary.

Engine power is insufficient: Clogged or defective injection nozzles. If necessary, replace with a new nozzle. Fuel hoses or lines are clogged. Clean fuel hoses and lines. Air filter element clogged. Replace air filter element. Leaking cylinder head gasket. Replace cylinder head gasket.

Engine knocking or noise: Engine is not preheated. Warm up to required temperature. Engine oil level is low. Fill up the engine oil. Improper setting of fuel injection pump timing. Set it up as required. Pistons are scored or worn. Pistons replacement required. Connecting rod is not aligned or worn. Need to replace or align the connecting rod.

Engine shuts off while idling: Low idle speed setting is not correct. Adjust as required. Incorrect valve clearance. Adjust valve clearance. Damaged fuel injection pump. Install a new pump or rebuild.

Oil pressure is insufficient: Engine oil level low. Fill the crankcase with oil. Oil pump is worn or damaged. Repair or replace. Oil filter is clogged. Change or clean engine oil filter element.

New Holland TS100A Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission makes noise: Backlash is incorrect or gears are damaged. Replace gears or adjust backlash correctly. Worn or bent shift forks. Install new shift forks. Stuck or worn shaft splines. Change defective shaft. Low fluid level. Add fluid to the transmission housing. Worn or damaged bearings. Change faulty bearings. Transmission fluid is dirty. Transmission fluid change required.

Hard shifts: Worn or rusty gear shift linkage. Install new shift linkage. Worn or unadjusted clutch. Adjust or install new clutch. Shift forks are worn or bent. Replace the shift forks. Defective parts in the gearshift mechanism. Replace defective parts.

Transmission oil pressure is insufficient: Low fluid level. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Transmission oil filter is clogged (if fitted). Clean or replace the transmission filter. Defective relief valve. Install a new relief valve.

Transmission fluid leaks: Seals or gaskets are worn. Gaskets or seal need to be replaced. Transmission fluid level is exceeded. Excess fluid must be drained.

New Holland TS100A Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system is too hot: Incorrect type of hydraulic fluid. Use the correct type of fluid. Hydraulic oil contamination. Change the oil. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Faulty main relief valve. Change relief valve.

Hydraulic fluid pressure is insufficient: Hydraulic fluid level low. Add fluid as required. Dirty hydraulic fluid filter. Replace filter element or clean if required. Leaks in hydraulic pipes. Identify leaks in the system and repair it. Not adjusted hydraulic control valve. Need to adjust. Hydraulic pump not working. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Broken hydraulic cylinder. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch does not raise or raises very slowly: Hydraulic pump is faulty. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Defective main relief valve. Change relief valve. Hydraulic spool valve block is defective. Repair or replace hydraulic valve. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder. Insufficient hydraulic fluid. Add fluid as required. Hydraulic oil filter is clogged. Clean the hydraulic filter or install new filter element. Excessive load on hitch. Reduce the load is required.

3-point hitch does not lower or lowers very slowly: Hydraulic cylinder failure. Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder. Incorrect setting hydraulic control valve block. Set correctly. Hitch cross shaft is worn. Change the shaft. Three-point hitch is out of adjustment. Adjust the hitch.

Hitch jerks when drop or lift: Dirty hydraulic oil. The oil must be changed. Hydraulic pump not working. Replace or repair hydraulic fluid pump. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Faulty hydraulic control valve. Install a new hydraulic valve or repair it. Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Change or repair hydraulic cylinder.

New Holland TS100A Steering Troubleshooting

Steering wheel free play is excessive: Worn steering column coupling or shaft. Change faulty part. Steering pump failure. Install a new hydraulic steering pump. Loose or worn steering linkage components. Inspect and replace as required. Steering control unit is damaged or worn. Inspect and change as required.

Steering is difficult: Air in steering hydraulic system. Air-bleed steering system. Steering filter is clogged. Clean or change steering filter. Not enough steering fluid. Fill up steering fluid to required level. Steering control unit is worn or defective. Check and replace as required. Damaged hydraulic steering pump. Replace or repair steering pump. Stuck or worn pump flow control valve. Flush or change flow control valve. Worn or incorrectly fitted steering column. Replace the steering column or refit it correctly. Front tyres are worn unevenly. Install new tyres. Improper toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Leaking steering cylinder. Replace scratched piston rod or worn cylinder seals.

Tractor pulls to right or left: Steering control unit has wear or damage. Check and replace as required. Steering cylinder failure. Repair or replace steering cylinder. Not adjusted toe-in. Check toe-in and correct. Steering linkage components are loose or worn. Repair or replace steering linkage. Front wheel bearings are damaged or incorrectly adjusted. Install new bearings or adjust it correctly. Tire pressure uneven. Inflate the tires correctly.

New Holland TS100A Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery does not charge: Corroded or loose electrical wire connections. Clean or tighten connections. Faulty electrical terminal connectors. Terminal connectors need to be changed. Battery dead cell. Battery replacement required. Belt is loose or defective. Need to adjust belt tension or replace belt.

Starter motor cranks slow: Battery voltage is low. Charge the battery. Battery is draining quickly. Service battery or replace it. Bad terminals or disconnected battery cables. Connect wiring properly or install new terminals.

Starter does not work: Battery is drained or worn. Charge or change the battery. Battery wires are disconnected or incorrectly connected. Check wires and connect correctly. Low battery capacity. Recharge the battery. Starter motor is damaged. Starter should be changed.

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