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New Holland Workmaster 60 Troubleshooting

Workmaster 60 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine difficult to start or won't start: Fuel filter plugged. Clean the filter or install new filter element. Air in the fuel system. Air bleeding. Fuel injection nozzles fault. If necessary, replace with a new nozzle. Fuel injection pump is not operating properly. Replacement or repair required.

Engine stops suddenly during operation: Fuel injection pump timing is not adjusted. Adjust fuel injection pump as required. Fuel filter element is clogged. Filter maintenance required. Engine is cold. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature.

Engine starts and then shuts off: Fuel filter plugging. Change the filter element. Defective fuel injection pump. Repair or install a new fuel pump. Plugged air filter. Replace air filter element.

Engine overheated: Radiator core is dirty or radiator cap is damaged. Clean radiator or replace cap. Not enough coolant. The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults. Fan belt slipping or worn. Change as required. Engine oil insufficient. Check and refill engine oil.

Engine power is reduced: Clogged injection nozzle. Change fuel injection nozzles. Fuel lines or hoses are clogged. Service fuel lines and hoses. Dirty air cleaner. Clean or change the filter. Cylinder head gasket defective. Install new cylinder head gasket.

Abnormal engine noise or knocking: Engine has not warmed up to the recommended temperature. Warm up to required temperature. Engine oil level is low. Need to add engine oil. Timing of fuel injection pump is incorrect. Set it up as required. Pistons are worn or broken. Have pistons replaced. Connecting rod is worn or misaligned. Align or change connecting rod.

Engine stalls at low idle speed: Incorrect low idle speed adjustment. Adjust as required. Incorrect valve clearance. Correct valve clearance. Fuel injection pump failure. Install a new pump or rebuild.

Low oil pressure: Low crankcase oil level. Fill up the engine oil. Worn oil pump. Remove and inspect oil pump. Dirty oil filter. Clean or change engine oil filter.

Workmaster 60 Transmission Troubleshooting

Transmission makes excessive noise: Worn gears or incorrect backlash. Change the gears or set backlash properly. Worn or damaged gear shift forks. Shift forks need to be replaced. Shaft splines are stuck or worn out. Shaft need to be changed. Transmission fluid level is low. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Worn or cracked bearings. Replace the bearings. Transmission oil contamination. Change the oil.

Hard to shift gears: Gear shift linkage is corroded or worn. Change or lubricate shift linkage. Clutch is faulty or misadjusted. Replace or adjust clutch. Worn or bent shift forks. Shift forks need to be replaced. Worn gear shifting mechanism. Repair or change worn components if necessary.

Insufficient transmission fluid pressure: Transmission fluid insufficient. Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary. Transmission fluid filter element is clogged (if equipped). Service or change transmission fluid filter. Defective relief valve. Replace the valve.

Transmission fluid leaks: Worn seals or gaskets. Install new components. Transmission fluid level is high. Correct the fluid level.

Workmaster 60 Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system is too hot: Improper type of hydraulic fluid. The correct type of fluid must be used. Hydraulic oil is dirty. Hydraulic oil change required. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Main relief valve is defective. Relief valve must be changed.

Hydraulic fluid pressure is low: Low hydraulic fluid level. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Dirty hydraulic fluid filter. Hydraulic filter maintenance required. Leaks in hydraulic pipes. Check the system and repair leaks. Hydraulic control valve block is out of adjustment. Control valve needs to be adjusted. Defective hydraulic pump. Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump. Faulty hydraulic cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder.

Hitch not lifting or hitch lifts slowly: Hydraulic pump is defective. Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump. Main relief valve malfunctioning. Install a new relief valve. Faulty hydraulic spool valve. Install a new hydraulic valve or repair it. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Insufficient hydraulic fluid. Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary. Dirty hydraulic fluid filter. Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary. Excessive hitch loading. Reduce the load is required.

Hitch won't drop or drops slowly: Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic control valve block is set improperly. Set properly. Damaged lift arm shaft. Replace the shaft. The hitch is not adjusted. Adjustment is required.

Jerky lowering or lifting of the hitch: Hydraulic fluid is contaminated. Fill up with new hydraulic fluid. Damaged hydraulic pump. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Air in hydraulic lines. Bleed hydraulic lines. Damaged hydraulic spool valve. Change or repair hydraulic valve. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Replace or repair hydraulic cylinder.

Workmaster 60 Steering Troubleshooting

Excessive free play of steering wheel: Steering column coupling or shaft has maximum wear. Change faulty component. Worn steering pump. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Worn or loose steering linkage joints. Check and replace as required. Worn or damaged steering control unit. Change or repair steering unit if required.

Excessive effort to steer: Air lock in hydraulic steering system. Bleed air. Clogged steering filter. Clean or replace the element. Steering fluid level low. Checking steering fluid level and add it if necessary. Worn or damaged steering control unit. Repair or replace the steering unit. Damaged hydraulic steering pump. Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced. Stuck or damaged steering pump control valve. Clean or replace control valve. Incorrectly mounted or defective steering column. Mount the steering column correctly or replace it. Uneven wear on front tires. Replace the tires. Incorrect toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Steering cylinder leakage. Replace worn seal sleeves or damaged piston rod.

Front wheels wander to left or right: Steering control unit has malfunction or wear. Repair or replace the steering control unit. Steering cylinder is worn. Change or repair steering cylinder. Incorrect toe-in. Adjust toe-in wheels. Worn or loose steering linkage assembly. Change or repair steering linkage. Improperly adjusted or defective front hub bearings. Adjust properly or replace bearings. Uneven tire pressure. Inflate the tires properly.

Workmaster 60 Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Loose or corroded electrical wiring connections. Tighten or clean connections. Battery terminal connectors are faulty. Terminal connectors should be replaced. Bad cell in battery. Use a new battery. Loose or worn belt. Install a new belt or adjust belt tension.

Starter turns slow: Low battery capacity. Battery is drained, recharge it. Battery discharges quickly. Service charging system or install new battery. Terminals are faulty or battery cables are disconnected. Connect wires properly or change terminals.

Starter is not working: Battery is low or faulty. Charge or replace the battery. Battery wiring is disconnected or improperly connected. Inspect wiring and connect as required. Low battery output voltage. Battery needs to be recharged. Faulty starter motor. Starter needs to be replaced.