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Massey Ferguson 6255, 6270, 6170, 6180 - hydraulic system tests
Massey Ferguson 6100-6200 series tractors open centre hydraulic system (57 l/min) comprises two systems: the low flow rate system and the high flow rate system.
Before starting the tests, run the engine at 2000 rpm to raise the oil temperature to 60 °C (132 °F) minimum.
To make the rise in temperature easier, connect a flowmeter to one of the auxiliary spool valves other than the one supplied by the flow divider (if fitted) and limit the flow through the flowmeter.
As soon as the oil temperature reaches or exceeds 60°C (132°F), release
the lever of the auxiliary spool valve and open the flowmeter load valve
to the maximum.
MF 6170, 6180 high flow rate system
Safety valve test - Connect a pressure gauge with a coupler to the
diagnostics connector.
This diagnostics connector is located:
- either on the trailer brake valve (if fitted);
- or on the cover plate (2) fitted to the right-hand hydraulic cover
plate.
- Run the engine at 2200 rpm.
- Activate an auxiliary spool valve to open the valve.
- Check P1 = 195 ± 5 bar.
If pressure P1 is not correct, adjust the safety valve using shim(s) -
At 1000 rpm, the pressure should not drop.
Checking the flow rate of the pump
- Connect a flowmeter to the quick coupling of an Massey Ferguson 6170,
6180 auxiliary spool valve other than the one supplied by the flow
divider. Connect the
return directly to the housing via the transmission filler port.
- Connect a suitable pressure gauge to the diagnostics connector. Check
that the flowmeter load valve is open fully.
- Activate the spool valve.
- Adjust the flowmeter load valve to obtain P1. Do not consider the
value of the pressure gauge fitted to the flowmeter. Look at the
separate pressure gauge
connected to the diagnostics connector.
- Check Q1.

Checking the flow divider (if fitted)
Connect a flowmeter to a quick coupling on auxiliary spool valve no.1
located by the flow divider "D".
Connect the return directly to the housing via the transmission filler
port.
Connect a suitable pressure gauge to the diagnostics connector. Check
that the flowmeter load valve is open fully.
Activate the spool valve. Adjust the flowmeter load valve to obtain P1.
Check the flow rate of the divider by turning the adjusting knob
shown. Check Q2.
Engine speed (rpm) - 2200
P1 (bar) - 0 to 150
Q2 (l/min) - 0 to 53
Do not consider the value of the pressure gauge fitted to the flowmeter.
Look at the separate pressure gauge connected to the diagnostics
connector (1).
Checking Kick-out pressure on an auxiliary spool valve fitted with
automatic return to neutral
Connect a flowmeter to the relevant spool valve.

Connect a suitable pressure gauge to the diagnostics connector (1).
Run the engine at 2200 rpm.
Activate the MF 6255, 6270 spool valve in automatic return position.
Release the lever and gradually shut the flowmeter load valve until the
lever returns to neutral position.
Check the Kick-out pressure: P1 = 150 - 170 bar.
Make sure that the spool valve is in the automatic return position and
not in the floating position. Do not consider the value of the pressure
gauge fitted to the
flowmeter. Look at the separate pressure gauge connected to the
connector (1).
Checking the pressure and flow rate of the trailer brake
Pressure
- Connect a pressure gauge to the trailer brake connector.
- Run the engine at 2200 rpm.
- Lock the brake pedals together and apply a progressive force.
The pressure read should increase gradually until it reaches P2 = 130 -
150 bar maximum.
Flow rate
- Connect a flowmeter to the trailer brake connector.
- Connect the return directly to the housing via the transmission filler
port.
- Run the engine at 2200 rpm.
- Activate the coupled brake pedals.
- Check Q6 = 24 - 31 l/min.
Testing the linkage security valve
- Disconnect the supply hose pipes on the rams and connect them to a
manual pump.
- With the engine stopped and the linkage valve in neutral position,
inject pressure into the system.
- Check the valve opening pressure: P3 = 200 - 210 bar.
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SPECS
LOADERS
MAINTENANCE
PROBLEMS
MF 1523
MF 1531
MF 135
MF 1547
MF 1635
231
231S
235
240
241
255
265
274
285
375
916X Loader
921X Loader
926X Loader
931X Loader
936X Loader
941X Loader
946X Loader
951X Loader
956X Loader
988 Loader
1655
GS1705
1742
2635
4608
1080
1100
2615
3050
3060
4708
5455
5450
5610
5613
DL95 Loader
DL100 Loader
DL120 Loader
DL125 Loader
DL130 Loader
DL135 Loader
DL250 Loader
DL260 Loader
L90 Loader
L100 Loader
6499
7480
7618
7726
1533
2604H
2607H
4455
4610M
4710
L105E Loader
L210 Loader
1014 Loader
1016 Loader
1462 Loader
1525 Loader
1530 Loader
232 Loader
838 Loader
848 Loader
5712SL
6713
6715S
7475
7615
7716
7724
8240
8650
8732
246 Loader
1036 Loader
1038 Loader
1080 Loader
856 Loader