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Case IH 885 XL Troubleshooting
The
Case IH 885XL utility tractor manufactured from 1985 to 1990. The components of
Case 885 XL powerline system: Case International D268 four-stroke 4-cylinder
direct injection diesel engine and Torque Amplifier transmission with 16 forward
and 8 reverse gears.
A 268 cubic inches engine has a cylinder bore of 3.94" (100 mm), piston stroke of 5.50" (140 mm), rated power of 83 Hp (61.9 kW), and max torque of 296 Nm (219.1 lb-ft) at 1300 rpm. The max. forward speed - 22.4 mph (36 km/h).
The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump with rated capacity of 12.4 gallons per minute (46.9 liters per minute). The main relief pressure is 2600 psi (180 bar). The Case IH 885XL was equipped with a hydrostatic steering system, wet disc brakes, 12.4x24 front tires, and 16.9x34 rear tires. The wheelbase is 85.4 in (2160 mm).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine starts hard or will not start |
Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air.
Fuel filter plugging - Clean or change the filter.
Damaged or dirty injection nozzles - Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles.
Dirt or water in fuel system - Drain water or flush dirt from the system.
Excessive valve clearance - Check and adjust.
Damaged fuel injection pump - Rebuild or change fuel pump.
| Engine starts and then shuts off |
Clogged air cleaner - Service or replace the air filter.
Dirty fuel filter - Clean or change the filter.
Fuel injection pump is leaking - Repair any leaks.
Fuel injectors are faulty or clogged - Clean or replace fuel injectors.
Fuel injection pump is broken - Repair or install new pump.
| Engine stalls while running |
Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature - Warm up the engine.
Dirty fuel filter - Clean or replace the filter.
There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system.
Clogged or defective injection nozzles - If necessary, replace with a new nozzle.
Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing - Set the fuel pump timing correctly.
| Engine stops while idle |
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Correct the settings.
Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Rebuild or change fuel pump.
Fuel injector fault - Replace fuel injectors.
Incorrect valve clearance - Check and adjust.
| Engine power loss |
Clogged air filter element - Air filter maintenance required.
Faulty fuel injection nozzles - Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles.
Fuel injection pressure is incorrect - Correct the pressure settings.
The valve clearance is not adjusted - Need to adjust valve clearance.
Incorrectly set low idle speed - Adjustment required.
Fuel lines or hoses clogging - Clean fuel hoses and lines.
Leaking cylinder head gasket - Change cylinder head gasket.
Piston rings are broken or leaking - Install new piston rings.
| Engine overheats |
Engine has a lack of coolant - Fill radiator to proper level and check components for faults.
Not enough engine oil - Fill up the oil to required level.
Dirty radiator fins or faulty radiator cap - Replace cap or clean radiator.
Fan belt is broken or worn - Belt replacement is recommended.
Engine overloaded - Load reducing required.
| Oil pressure is low |
Lack of oil - Add oil to the engine crankcase.
Plugged engine oil filter - Service or replace engine oil filter.
Incorrect oil viscosity - Use correct viscosity oil.
Crankshaft bearing has excessive oil clearance - Change bearings.
Oil pump is defective - Remove and inspect oil pump.
| Engine noises or knocks |
Engine oil level is low - Fill up the oil to required level.
Engine is not preheated - Warm up engine as required.
Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing - Set the fuel pump timing correctly.
Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Normalize low idle speed.
Dirty or defective injectors - Test and replace fuel injectors if necessary.
Connecting rod is defective or not aligned - Connecting rod needs to be replaced or aligned.
Pistons are broken or worn - Install new pistons.
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Insufficient transmission oil pressure |
Insufficient transmission fluid - Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary.
Clogged transmission oil filter element (if fitted) - Clean or change transmission oil filter.
Relief valve is stuck - Install a new relief valve.
| Transmission makes noise |
Lack of transmission fluid - Need to add transmission fluid.
Transmission oil contamination - Transmission oil change required.
Damaged gears or incorrect backlash - Change the gears or set backlash properly.
Worn or cracked bearings - Replace faulty bearings.
Worn or bent shift forks - Install new shift forks.
Damaged or worn shaft splines - Change defective shaft.
| Difficult to shift gears |
Gear shift linkage is corroded or worn - Install a new gear shift linkage.
Shift forks are bent or worn out - Install new shift forks.
Defective parts in the gearshift mechanism - Replace defective parts.
Clutch is worn or not adjusted - Adjust or change the clutch.
| Transmission fluid leakage |
High transmission fluid level - Drain the excess fluid.
Broken seals or gaskets - Change defective gaskets or seal.
| Hydraulic System Troubleshooting |
| Low hydraulic oil pressure |
Hydraulic oil is insufficient - Checking hydraulic oil level and add if necessary.
Dirty hydraulic fluid filter element - Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary.
Hydraulic pump is faulty - Install a new hydraulic oil pump.
Hydraulic control valve is not set properly - Adjust properly.
Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.
Leaking hydraulic pipes - Check the system and repair leaks.
| Hydraulics overheating |
Main relief valve malfunctioning - Relief valve replacement required.
Hydraulic fluid type is improper - The proper type of fluid must be used.
Hydraulic fluid is contaminated - Fill up with new hydraulic fluid.
Air in hydraulic pipes - Bleed hydraulic pipes.
| 3-point hitch won't lift or lifts slowly |
Excessive hitch loading - The load should be reduced.
Low hydraulic oil level - Checking hydraulic oil level and add if necessary.
Dirty hydraulic oil filter element - Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary.
Faulty hydraulic pump - Repair or replace hydraulic oil pump.
Main relief valve malfunctioning - Relief valve replacement required.
Defective hydraulic control valve block - Repair or change the valve.
Hydraulic cylinder is defective - Repair or install a new hydraulic cylinder.
Disconnected or broken suction line - Change or connect properly.
| 3-point hitch does not lower or lowers very slowly |
Hydraulic spool valve is out of adjustment - Spool valve adjustment required.
Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Change or repair hydraulic cylinder.
The 3-point hitch is not adjusted - Adjust three-point hitch as required.
Worn lift arm shaft - Install a new shaft.
| Hitch drop or lift is jerky |
Air in hydraulic pipes - Bleed hydraulic pipes.
Contaminated hydraulic oil - Change hydraulic oil.
Faulty hydraulic pump - Replace or repair hydraulic fluid pump.
Damaged hydraulic control valve - Repair or replace hydraulic valve.
Defective hydraulic cylinder - Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Stiff steering |
Improperly fitted or damaged steering column - Refit or change the steering column.
Air in steering system - Need to bleed air.
Improper toe-in - Check toe-in and correct.
Front tyres wear unevenly - Change the tyres.
Steering pump is worn - Install a new steering pump.
Damaged or stuck steering pump control valve - Clean or install new control valve.
Steering oil level low - Add oil to steering system.
| Steering wheel free play is excessive |
Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out - Change faulty part.
Steering pump failure - Repair or replace steering pump.
Worn or loose steering linkage assembly - Inspect and change as required.
| Tractor is pulling to left or right |
Uneven tyre pressure - Inflate the tyres properly.
Not adjusted toe-in - Check and adjust toe-in.
Worn or loose steering linkage joints - Repair or replace steering linkage.
Front wheel bearings are damaged or incorrectly adjusted - Install new bearings or adjust it correctly.
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery cannot be charged |
Corroded or loose electrical wire connections - Tighten or service connections.
Battery terminal clamps are faulty - Replace terminal clamps.
Faulty cell in battery - Use a new battery.
Loose or worn belt - Replace belt or adjust belt tension.
| Starter cranks slowly |
Low battery output - Charge the battery.
Battery discharges quickly - Service battery or replace it.
Disconnected cables or faulty battery terminals - Connect wiring properly or install new terminals.
| Starter motor won't turn |
Battery is discharged or worn - Recharge or change battery.
Battery wiring is disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect wiring and connect as required.
Low battery power - Battery is drained, recharge it.
Faulty starter motor - Repair or change starter.
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