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Ford 1500 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 1500 is a 2WD or 4WD compact utility tractor from Hundred compact series.
This model was manufactured by Shibaura built between 1979 and 1982. The Ford
1500 tractor is equipped with a 69.2 cu.in (1.13 L) Shibaura LET862C
two-cylinder liquid cooled diesel engine rated at 19.9 Hp (14.8 kW).
The transmission consists of a dual plate clutch and gearbox with 12
forward and 4 reverse gears. Max. forward speed - 11.6 mph (18.6 kph),
maximum reverse speed - 8.1 mph (13 kph). The open center hydraulic
system includes a gear pump with rated fluid flow of 6.2 gal/min (23.5
l/min).
The hydraulic pressure is 127 bar (1850 psi). The 2-wheel drive models
are equipped with 4.00x12 front tyres and 9.50x24 rear tyres. The
25x8.5-14 front tyres and 13.6-16 rear tyres fit 4-wheel drive tractors.
The wheelbase is 60.2" (1520 mm) for 2WD models and 59.3" (1500 mm) for
4WD models.
The Ford 1500 is compatible with the following attachments: a 60"
mid-mount mower deck, 60" front-mount snowblower, Ford 770 loader with
lift capacity to full height of 700 lbs (317 kg),
Ford 770A loader with
lift capacity to max height of 600 lbs (272 kg),
Ford 770B front end
loader with lift capacity to maximum height of 800 lbs (362 kg), and
Ford 757 backhoe with bucket digging force of 3000 lbs (1360 kg).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine doesn't start or hard to start |
| Dirty fuel filter element - Change the filter element |
| No fuel supply from the tank - Open the fuel supply valve |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Clogged or damaged injectors - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary |
| Damaged fuel injection pump - Repair or change injection pump |
| Poor compression - Check cylinder block and replace defective parts |
| Engine stalls during operation |
| Engine is not warmed up to required temperature - Warm up engine to required temperature |
| Fuel lines leaking air - Tighten clamps, change faulty pipes |
| Uneven fuel injections - Repair or adjustment |
| Clogged fuel filter element - Change filter element |
| Dirty or damaged injectors - Service or change fuel injectors |
| Diesel engine stops after starting |
| Timing of fuel injection pump is wrong - Check and correct adjustments |
| Dirty fuel filter element - Clean the filter or install new filter element |
| Fuel injector nozzles are dirty or defective - Install new set of properly balanced nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump damage - Replacement or repair required |
| Clogged air cleaner element - Service or change air cleaner |
| Engine stalls at low idle speed |
| Incorrect low idle speed adjustment - Test and adjust |
| Fuel injection pump is faulty - Rebuild or change fuel pump |
| Fuel injector nozzles are dirty or defective - Change injector nozzles |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
| Lack of coolant in cooling system - Top up coolant fluid. Repair any leaks if necessary |
| Cooling system parts are failed or system is clogged - Replace faulty parts or service cooling system |
| Insufficient engine oil - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Worn fan belt or unadjusted belt tension - Adjust as required or replace belt |
| Thermostat failure - Thermostat needs to be replaced |
| Dirty or damaged injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Fuel injection pressure is incorrect - Repair or replace injection pump |
| Air filter is clogged - Change or replace air filter element |
| Oil filter clogging - Change or clean engine oil filter element |
| Engine is running overloaded - Reduce engine load |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Adjustment procedure required |
| Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Adjust the low idle speed |
| Fuel pipes or hoses are clogged - Clean fuel hoses and pipes |
| Engine compression too low: Valves are faulty or leaking - Change the valves |
| Unadjusted fuel injection pump timing - Fuel pump timing settings need to be corrected |
| Faulty fuel injector nozzles - Replace fuel injector nozzles |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
| Engine is not fully warmed up - Warm up engine to required temperature |
| Main bearings or crankshaft are worn out - Need to install new components |
| Piston rings are worn or broken - Piston rings need to be replaced |
| Flywheel bolts are loose - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Oil leaking: Damaged seals or gaskets - Install new components |
| Incorrect oil viscosity - Use correct viscosity oil |
| Piston rings are defective or worn - Piston rings need to be replaced |
| Worn valve stems and valve guides - Valves must be replaced |
| Damaged cylinder liners or pistons - Inspect pistons and liners, replace as required |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery cannot be charged |
| Battery failing - Use a new battery |
| Battery wiring harness damage - Inspect battery wiring for damage, replace or repair |
| Corroded or loose cables and terminals - Service or tighten battery cables and terminals |
| Incorrect belt tension adjustment or worn belt - Change belt or adjust belt tension properly |
| Starter motor cranks slow |
| Low battery capacity - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Battery is not holding charge - Service or change the battery |
| Bad battery electrical wire harness - Check wires for malfunctions, repair or replace |
| Loose or corroded terminals and cables - Tighten or clean cables and terminals |
| Low battery output - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Discharged or defective battery - Need to charge or replace the battery |
| Starter motor is faulty - Replace or repair starter |
| Improperly connected or disconnected cables - Check battery cables and connect properly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hard shifts |
| Failure or improper clutch adjustment - Adjust or replace the clutch |
| Gear shift linkage is damaged or loose - Change or repair shift linkage |
| Worn or damaged shift forks - Shift forks need to be replaced |
| Faulty gear shifting mechanism - Faulty parts must be changed |
| Low transmission oil pressure |
| Oil level is insufficient - Checking transmission oil level and add if necessary |
| Clogged transmission fluid filter element (if fitted) - Clean or replace the transmission fluid filter |
| Damaged relief valve - Install a new relief valve |
| Bearings are worn or broken - Change the bearings |
| Oil level is low - Checking transmission oil level and add if necessary |
| Dirty transmission fluid - Transmission fluid must be changed |
| Incorrect backlash or gears are defective - Replace gears or set backlash properly |
| Shift forks are worn or damaged - Replace the shift forks |
| Transmission fluid leakage |
| Seals or gaskets are damaged - Gaskets or seal replacement required |
| Transmission case is cracked - Replace case or transmission assembly |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Hydraulic system is too hot |
| Hydraulic system pressure is not set correctly - Set the hydraulic pressure as required |
| Main relief valve incorrect adjustment or failure - Adjust or replace the relief valve |
| Contaminated hydraulic oil - Change hydraulic oil |
| Air enters in hydraulic system - Inspect the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
| Insufficient hydraulic oil pressure |
| Not enough hydraulic fluid in the system - Need to add fluid |
| Hydraulic oil filter element is dirty - Service or replace the hydraulic filter |
| Hydraulic pump failure - Check the pump capacity and replace pump if required |
| Hydraulic spool valve is not set properly or defective - Change or adjust properly |
| Hydraulic cylinder is broken - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Hydraulic lines are leaking - Find leaks in hydraulic system and repair it |
| 3-point hitch won't raise or raises slowly |
| Hydraulic oil level is low - Fill up the hydraulic oil |
| Cold hydraulic fluid - Warm up the fluid |
| Hydraulic oil filter element is dirty - Replace filter element or clean if required |
| Hydraulic pump failure - Test pump performance and replace pump if necessary |
| Main relief valve incorrect adjustment or failure - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary |
| Hydraulic spool valve is not set properly or defective - Replace or set properly |
| Broken hydraulic cylinder - Check the cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
| Broken or loose suction line - Retighten or change |
| Three-point hitch dropping is too slow or cannot be dropped |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is defective or set improper - Set properly or replace |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Check the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if necessary |
| Hitch cross shaft is damaged - Change the shaft |
| Internal mechanical malfunction with hitch - Replace defective or worn hitch components |
| Three-point hitch raises or lowers not smoothly |
| Air leaks in hydraulic system - Inspect the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals |
| Dirty hydraulic fluid - The fluid must be changed |
| Hydraulic pump is faulty - Flow-rate pump and change pump if necessary |
| Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve - Replace or adjust properly |
| Hydraulic cylinder is faulty - Inspect the cylinder components for damage or wear and change 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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