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Ford 1210 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 1210 is a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive compact utility tractor from Ten
Compact series. This model was manufactured by Shibaura built between 1983 and
1986. The Ford 1210 is powered by 53.6 cu.in (0.88 L) Shibaura S723 3-cylinder
liquid cooled diesel engine with a maximum power of 16.1 Hp (11.9 kW).
The Ford 1210 is fitted with 3 types of transmission. Type 1: 10x2
unsynchronized transmission with high and low sliding gears. Type 2:
15x3 creeper transmission. Type 3: 2-range hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears. Max. forward speed - 10.2 mph (16.4
kph), reverse speed - 10.2 mph (16.4 kph).
The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump with rated fluid flow
of 4.3 gal/min (16.5 l/min). The hydraulic pressure is 127 bar (1850
psi). The Ford 1210 was equipped with 4.00-12 (2WD), 5.00-12 (4WD), or
20x8.0-10 (Turf) front tires, and 8.00-16 or 29x12.0-15 (Turf) rear
tires. The wheelbase is 55.1" (1390 mm).
Compatible attachments for the tractor: 48", 60" mid-mount 3-blade mower
decks, 48" rear-mount 3-blade mower deck with hydraulic lift, 48"
rear-mount two-stage snowblower, Ford 768A loader with lift capacity to
full height of 530 lbs (240 kg), and Ford 757A backhoe with max digging
depth of 76.5" (1940 mm).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or difficult to start |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Clean or replace the filter |
| Closed fuel supply valve - Open supply valve to inject fuel |
| Air in fuel lines - Bleed fuel lines |
| Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
| Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Replacement or repair required |
| Engine has low compression - Inspect cylinder block and change worn parts |
| Diesel shuts off during operation |
| Engine not warmed up - Normalize the engine temperature |
| Fuel-line is leaking air - Retighten clamps, replace defective pipes |
| Irregular fuel injection - Adjust fuel injection timing |
| Fuel filter plugging - Change the filter element |
| Clogged or damaged injectors - Change fuel injectors |
| Engine starts and then stalls |
| Incorrect setting of fuel injection pump timing - Fuel injection pump timing adjustment needs to be corrected |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Clean or change the filter |
| Fuel injector nozzles are faulty - Inspect injector nozzles and change if required |
| Fuel injection pump is broken - Replace or rebuild injection pump |
| Clogged air cleaner - Replace cleaner or install new cleaner element |
| Engine stops while idling |
| Low idle speed set incorrectly - Adjust the low idle speed |
| Fuel injection pump malfunction - Replacement or repair required |
| Dirty or defective injector nozzles - Replace fuel injector nozzles |
| Valve clearance is out of adjustment - Check and adjust |
| Low coolant level - Add the coolant. Check and repair damage to the cooling system if required |
| Cooling system components are defective or system is dirty - Service the cooling system or change faulty parts |
| Not enough engine oil - Need to add engine oil |
| Broken fan belt or improper belt tension - Adjust belt tension properly or replace it |
| Defective thermostat - Check and replace if required |
| Engine power is insufficient |
| Dirty or faulty injectors - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary |
| Insufficient fuel injection pressure - Adjust to proper pressure |
| Air filter element clogging - Install new filter element or replace it |
| Oil filter is dirty - Service or change engine oil filter element |
| Engine overload - Change to lower gear or reduce load |
| The valve clearance is not adjusted - Have it adjusted |
| Low idle speed setting is incorrect - Correct low idle settings |
| Fuel pipes or hoses are dirty - Clean fuel system pipes and hoses |
| Lack of compression: Intake or exhaust valves are damaged - Valves need to be replaced |
| Fuel injection pump timing is incorrect - Fuel injection pump timing adjustment needs to be corrected |
| Clogged or defective injector nozzles - Service or replace nozzles if required |
| Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the engine oil |
| Engine is not preheated - Normalize the engine temperature |
| Worn main bearings or crankshaft - Replace crankshaft or bearings |
| Stuck or worn piston rings - Install new piston rings |
| Loose flywheel bolts - Check flywheel bolts and tighten properly |
| Excessive oil consumption |
| Oil leaks: Seals or gaskets are wearing excessively - Defective components must be replaced |
| Crankcase oil too light - Fill up with the correct oil viscosity |
| Stuck or worn piston rings - Install new piston rings |
| Valve stems and guides are worn - Need to replace the valves |
| Pistons or cylinder liners are scored - Check pistons and liners, install new parts as required |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Worn-out battery - Install a new battery |
| Bad battery electrical wire harness - Check wires for malfunctions, repair or replace |
| Loose or corroded battery cables and terminals - Tighten or service terminals and cables |
| Worn belt or improperly adjusted belt tension - Adjust belt tension correctly or replace belt |
| Battery power is low - Charge the battery |
| Battery is draining quickly - Service charging system or replace battery |
| Damaged battery electrical wire harness - Inspect electrical wires for damage, change or repair |
| Battery terminals and cables are corroded or loose - Tighten or clean terminals and cables |
| Low battery capacity - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Drained or worn battery - Recharge or change battery |
| Damaged starter motor - Starter needs to be replaced |
| Incorrectly connected or disconnected wires - Check battery wires and connect correctly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hard to shift gears |
| Worn or incorrectly adjusted clutch - Replace or adjust clutch |
| Damaged or loose gear shift linkage - Service or change the shift linkage |
| Bent or worn shift forks - Install new shift forks |
| Gearshift mechanism is worn out - Repair or replace worn components if required |
| Low transmission pressure |
| Not enough fluid in transmission - Check transmission fluid level and add it as required |
| Clogged transmission oil filter (if equipped) - Change or service the transmission oil filter |
| Relief valve failure - Replace relief valve as required |
| Transmission makes excessive noise |
| Broken or worn bearings - Faulty bearings should be changed |
| Insufficient fluid supply - Fill the transmission housing with fluid |
| Contaminated transmission oil - Transmission oil must be changed |
| Gears are defective or backlash is incorrect - Replace gears or adjust backlash properly |
| Shift forks are damaged or worn - Replace defective shift forks |
| Gaskets or seals are broken - Install new gaskets or seal |
| Cracked transmission case - Install a new transmission case |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission makes excessive noise |
| Insufficient transmission fluid level or contaminated fluid - Add the fluid to proper level or pour fresh fluid |
| Damaged or out of adjustment speed control rod linkage - Adjust or repair rod linkage |
| Damaged relief valve - Replace valve as required |
| Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce the load is required |
| Damaged or worn transmission parts - Inspect transmission parts for malfunctions and change if required |
| Lack of transmission fluid supply - Fill up the transmission fluid |
| Transmission fluid filter element is dirty - Clean or replace the transmission fluid filter |
| Clogged or damaged cooling components - Check all cooling components and clean or replace if required |
| Excessive transmission load - The load should be reduced |
| Insufficient fluid supply - Fill the transmission housing with fluid |
| Insufficient charge pressure - Test charge pressure |
| Relief valve is defective or worn - Install a new valve |
| Gaskets or seals are defective Change defective gaskets or seal |
| Transmission housing internal pressure is excessive - Inspect hydrostatic transmission parts for malfunction and change if required |
| Plugged transmission fluid drain pipe - Service or change drain pipe |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Hydraulic system overheats |
| Hydraulic system pressure is not corrected - The pressure must be adjusted correctly |
| Misadjusted or defective main relief valve - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary |
| Hydraulic fluid is dirty - Hydraulic fluid change required |
| Hydraulic system sucks air - Check the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
| Hydraulic fluid pressure is low |
| Hydraulic oil level is insufficient - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
| Hydraulic fluid filter element clogging - Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary |
| Hydraulic pump is faulty - Test the pump flow rate and change pump if required |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is defective or set improper - Change or set correctly |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required |
| Hydraulic piping leaks - Detect leaks in the system and fix it |
| Three-point hitch lifting is too slow or cannot be lifted |
| Hydraulic fluid level is insufficient - Check and refill the hydraulic fluid |
| Cold fluid in hydraulic system - Wait for fluid to warm up |
| Hydraulic oil filter clogging - Install a new hydraulic filter element |
| Hydraulic pump not working - Test the pump performance and change pump if required |
| Main relief valve failure or incorrect setting - Replace or set up the relief valve |
| Faulty or incorrect setting hydraulic control valve - Adjust properly or change |
| Hydraulic cylinder is not working - Inspect cylinder components for wear or damage and change if required |
| Suction line is damaged or disconnected - Connect or replace |
| 3-point hitch lowers slowly or won't lower |
| Hydraulic control valve is not set properly or defective - Replace or set correctly |
| Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary |
| Damaged hitch rock shaft - Change the shaft |
| Hitch has mechanical defects - Change defective or worn hitch components |
| Hitch lowering or lifting is not smoothly |
| Aeration in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
| Hydraulic oil is contaminated - Fill up with fresh hydraulic oil |
| Hydraulic pump malfunction - Check the pump performance and replace it if required |
| Hydraulic spool valve is defective or set improper - Change or adjust correctly |
| Hydraulic cylinder is broken - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Hard Steering |
| Steering knuckle or steering column is stuck - Inspect steering column and knuckle, replace worn parts as required |
| Steering gearbox components are worn - Replace defective components of steering gearbox |
| Faulty drag link or tie rod - Replace or repair |
| Insufficient lubrication in steering box - Need to lubricate the gearbox |
| Not adjusted toe-in alignment - Check and adjust toe-in |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires as necessary |
| Excessive steering wheel free play |
| Steering column bearing or shaft is worn - Change faulty parts |
| Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose - Repair or replace steering linkage |
| Worn steering gearbox bearings - Replace the bearings |
| Front wheel hub bearings or steering knuckles are worn - Change hub bearings or knuckles |
| Damaged or worn steering tie-rod ends - Change faulty part |
| Tractor pulls to right or left |
| Worn or loose steering linkage assembly - Repair or replace steering linkage |
| Defective steering knuckle bushing - Replace knuckle bushing |
| Uneven tire pressure - Inflate the tires properly |
| Toe-in adjustment is incorrect - Adjust toe-in correctly |
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