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Massey Ferguson 5425, 5465 hydraulic system - Low flow rate

MF 5400-5600 Series Tractors Repair Operations

The Massey Ferguson 5425, 5465 low flow rate system supplies:

- the steering spool valve;
- the Power Shuttle,
- the Speedshift and its control or the Dyna-4 transmission;
- the Power Shuttle hydraulic control unit;
- the Hare / Tortoise mechanism located at the rear right-hand side of the gearbox (Speedshift only);
- the 4WD unit located in the lower part of the centre housing;
- the front and rear differential locks;
- the PTO clutch located at the front of the centre housing;
- the PTO brake located in the top cover plate at the back of the centre housing.

An additional function ensures the lubrication of mechanical components and maintains the level in the brake master cylinders (except Meritor).

Checking the flow rate of the pump

When carrying out tests, the rear axle must not be placed on chocks with the MF 5425, 5465 front axle (4WD) engaged.

Connect a flowmeter between the 15 micron filter(s) outlet located to the front right-hand side of the rear axle, and the supply hose to the Orbitrol spool valve. Check that the flowmeter load valve remains fully open throughout the test.

Also connect a pressure gauge to the low pressure diagnostics connector screwed to the top of the right-hand hydraulic cover plate, at the front. Check Q3.

Engine speed (rpm) P4 (bar) Q3 (l/min) Correct position

1000 18 ±1 16.0± 1 steering at neutral
2200 18 ±1 32.7± 2 steering at neutral

Checking for leaks at clutches and slave devices

To adjust reference flow rate Q4:

- all low pressure functions should be at neutral;
- the front axle should be engaged (clutch not supplied, indicator light on);
- the range lever should be in Tortoise position (icon);
- the reverse shuttle control should be in neutral position;
- Speedshift version:
- Speedshift should be in D range;

Massey Ferguson 5425, 5465 Dyna-4 transmission:

- The Dyna-4 should be in C range;
- The differential lock should be disengaged (indicator light off),
- the power take-off should be disengaged (indicator light off).

The flowmeter can be connected:

- either to the cooler outlet;
- or where the pipe joins the hose on the right-hand side of the MF 5425, 5465 tractor.
- The flowmeter should be connected using makeshift unions.
- Connect the flowmeter as required (see previous remark).
- Connect a pressure gauge set to approximately 30 bar to the low pressure connector (1).
- Note the Q4 reference flow rate at 1000 rpm.
- Activate each function separately and note the Q5 flow rate.
- The difference Q4 - Q5 represents the leak detected.

Conclusion: Leak exceeds permissible value

Before checking the following function and to avoid misreading the Q5 flow rate, bring the control of the component tested back to the neutral position or to the above neutral positions.

When all Massey Ferguson 5425, 5465 tractor clutch and slave devices are activated, the low pressure P4 should remain at 18 ± 1 bar.

The leaks in the single control systems can be detected according to the values in the table. For the differential lock function, an additional test is necessary to determine the difference between the front and rear.

Checking method - Disconnect and block one of the piston supplies. Check if the leak is still present.

Supply to the steering spool valve

Connect a pressure gauge fitted with a coupler, to the diagnostics connector of the right-hand hydraulic cover plate.

Turn the steering to full lock and check that: P5 = 170 bar at 1000 rpm and at 2200 rpm.

Supply to the MF 5425, 5465 tractor steering ram

Connect a pressure gauge bypass to each hose of the steering ram.

With steering at neutral, check that P6 = 18 bar. Turn the steering wheel.

Pressure P6 should be: between 18 and 170 bar at the ram supply side; 18 bar in the return line.

Checking for leaks in the steering system

Run the engine at 1000 rpm. Turn the steering on full lock and apply a torque of 4 Nm to the steering column.

The steering wheel must not turn more than 2 rpm.

If the steering wheel turns more than 2 rpm, disconnect the pipes that supply the rams, block the two ports and then apply the same torque (4 Nm) to the steering wheel.

If it turns at less than 2 rpm, there is a leak at the ram.

Checking the supply pressure of the Power Shuttle control unit

Connect a pressure gauge with a capacity of approximately 30 bar to the diagnostics connector of the control unit located at the front right of the gearbox. Check P7.

Engine speed (rpm) P7 (bar)

1000 18 ± 1
2200 18 ± 1

Checking the pressure of the Power Shuttle F/R clutches

Speedshift version

To keep the tractor stationary, ensure that the transmission lever is in neutral. The diagnostics connectors forward) and reverseof the Power Shuttle clutches are on the control unit fitted to the front right of the gearbox.

The Power Shuttle control lever is located to the left beneath the steering wheel:

- lever in upward position: forward travel (the letter F is displayed on the instrument panel);
- lever in downward position: reverse travel (the letter R is displayed on the instrument panel).
- Connect a pressure gauge with a capacity of approximately 30 bar to each diagnostics connector.
- Run the engine at 1000 rpm.
- Activate the lever to select the direction (forward / reverse) and the neutral position.
- Check P8 and P9.

Lever position Forward clutch (1) P8 (bar) Reverse clutch (2) P9 (bar)

Forward 18 ± 1 0
Neutral or de-clutched 0 0
Reverse 0 18 ± 1

Massey Ferguson 5425, 5465 Dyna-4 transmission version

The diagnostics connectors forward and reverse of the shuttle clutches are on the control unit fitted to the front right of the gearbox as shown in figure. The Power Shuttle control lever is located to the left beneath the steering wheel: lever in upward position - forward travel, lever in downward position - reverse travel.

Connect a pressure gauge with a capacity of approximately 30 bar to each diagnostics connector (1) and (2).
Run the engine at 1000 rpm.
Activate the lever to select the direction (forward / reverse) and the neutral position.
Check P8 and P9.

Lever position Forward clutch (1) P8 (bar) GTA2520 Reverse clutch (2) P9 (bar) GTA2520

Forward 20 ± 1 0
Neutral or de-clutched 0 0
Reverse 0 20 ± 1

Checking the lubrication pressure of the MF 5425, 5465 Power Shuttle F/R clutches (Speedshift version only)

- These clutches are lubricated by a gear pump that is independent from that used for the standard lubrication system.

- This pump has two additional spools which act as valves and are fitted in the front cover plate of the Power Shuttle. They thus lubricate the reverse position.

- The check is carried out with the assistance of an operator positioned in the operator's seat.

- Connect a pressure gauge with a capacity of approximately 11 bar to the diagnostics connector located at the front right of the gearbox.

- Check P10 as indicated in the table.

Lever position Engine speed (rpm) P10 (bar) Pedal engaged Pedal disengaged

Forward ratio (letter F) 1000 0.5 ± 0.1 1.5 ± 0.1
2200 0.9 ± 0.1 2.0 ± 0.1
Neutral 1000 1.5 ± 0.1 1.5 ± 0.1
2200 2.0 ± 0.1 2.0 ± 0.1
Reverse ratio (letter R) 1000 0.4 ± 0.1 1.5 ± 0.1
2200 0.8 ± 0.1 2.0 ± 0.1

Checking the pressure on the Speedshift supply line

Run the engine at 1000 rpm.

Connect a pressure gauge with a capacity of approximately 30 bar to the low pressure diagnostics connector screwed into the upper part of the right-hand hydraulic cover plate.

Measure the pressure: P4 = 18 bar ± 1 bar

Checking the dry clutch pressure (Speedshift version only)

The pressure can reach 30 bar when the pedal is pressed down; it is therefore necessary to connect the pressure gauge after starting the engine.

Connect a pressure gauge with a capacity of 30 bar fitted with a coupler to the diagnostics connector located on the right-hand side of the gearbox.

Run the engine at 1000 rpm. Measure the pressure:

P8 = 1.5 bar maximum clutch engaged
P8 = 13-15 bar clutch disengaged: new disc
P8 = 18-20 bar clutch disengaged: worn disc