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Ford 1700 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 1700 is a compact utility tractor from Hundred compact series. This model
was manufactured by Shibaura built between 1979 and 1982. The Ford 1700
powertrain system components: Shibaura LE892 two-cylinder liquid cooled diesel
engine and gear transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.
A 77.6 cu.in (1.3 L) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.54 in (90 mm),
piston stroke of 3.94 in (100 mm), and rated power of 25 hp (18.6 kW).
Max. travel speed (forward/reverse): 12.3 mph (19.8 kph) and 8.6 mph
(13.8 kph).
The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with rated fluid
flow of 7.8 gal/min (29.5 l/min). The hydraulic pressure is 127 bar
(1850 psi). The two-wheel drive models are equipped with 5.00x15 front
tyres and 11.2-24 rear tyres. The 20x8.00-10 front tyres and 13.6-16
rear tyres fit four-wheel drive tractors. The wheelbase is 60.2 in (1520
mm) for 2WD models and 59.3 in (1500 mm) for 4WD models.
The Ford 1700 is compatible with a 60" mid-mount 3-blade mower deck, 60"
front-mount snowblower, Ford 770 loader with a lifting capacity to max
height of 700 lbs (317 kg), and Ford 770A loader with a lifting
capacity to max height of 600 lbs (272 kg).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or hard to start |
| Fuel filter plugging - Filter maintenance required |
| Fuel shut-off valve closed - Open the fuel shut-off valve |
| There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system |
| Dirty or damaged injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Defective fuel injection pump - Change pump or rebuild it |
| Poor engine compression - Check and change damaged parts |
| Engine stops running unexpectedly |
| Engine is cold - Warm up engine to required temperature |
| Air in fuel system - Air-bleed fuel system |
| Improper fuel injection - Fuel injection settings required |
| Fuel filter clogging - Service the filter |
| Clogged or damaged injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors |
| Engine starts and immediately stops |
| Fuel injection pump timing is incorrect - Fuel pump timing settings need to be corrected |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Service or replace the filter |
| Clogged or damaged injector nozzles - Change injector nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump is faulty - Rebuild or install a new injection pump |
| Air cleaner clogging - Change or replace air cleaner element |
| Engine shuts off while idling |
| Incorrect low idle setting - Adjustment required |
| Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Replace or repair injection pump |
| Fuel injector nozzles are damaged - Service or replace injector nozzles |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Check and adjust as required |
| Lack of engine coolant - Fill the radiator to the required level. If there are leaks in the system, replace worn components |
| Cooling system is dirty or cooling components are damaged - Flush cooling system or replace faulty parts |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Fill the crankcase with engine oil |
| Fan belt tension is unadjusted or belt is worn - Adjust belt tension correctly or replace it |
| Thermostat fault - Replace the thermostat |
| Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary |
| Fuel injection pressure is incorrect - Adjust to correct pressure |
| Clogged air filter element - Change or service air filter element |
| Dirty oil filter element - Service or change engine oil filter element |
| Diesel engine is overloaded - Load reducing is recommended |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance |
| Too low idle RPM - Normalize low idle speed |
| Dirt in the hoses or pipes - Clean fuel system hoses and pipes |
| Loss of compression: Valves are broken or leaking - Install new valves |
| Abnormal engine knocking or noise |
| Fuel injection pump out of timing - Check and correct settings |
| Clogged or damaged injector nozzles - Install new set of properly balanced nozzles |
| Low engine oil level - Fill up the engine oil |
| Engine not warmed up - Normalize the engine temperature |
| Worn main bearings or crankshaft - Install new parts |
| Piston rings are defective or broken - Replace the piston rings as required |
| Loose flywheel screws - Inspect the flywheel screws and tighten securely |
| Engine using too much oil |
| Oil leaks: Defective seals or gaskets - Replace defective parts |
| Oil viscosity is incorrect - Fill up with the correct oil viscosity |
| Worn or broken piston rings - Replace piston rings |
| Valve guides or stems are damaged - Replace the valves |
| Scuffed pistons or cylinder liners - Inspect pistons and liners, fit new components as necessary |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery will not charge |
| Dead cell in battery - Change the battery |
| Battery wiring harness failure - Inspect electrical cables for defects, repair or replace |
| Loose or corroded battery terminals and cables - Clean or tighten cables and terminals |
| Defective belt or improperly adjusted belt tension - Adjust belt tension correctly or change belt |
| Low battery output voltage - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Battery discharges quickly - Battery needs service or replacement |
| Damaged battery cable harness - Check electrical cables for damage, repair or replace |
| Corroded or loose battery terminals and cables - Clean or tighten cables and terminals |
| Starter motor is not working |
| Low battery output - Recharge the battery |
| Drained or defective battery - Recharge or change battery |
| Faulty starter motor - Repair or change starter |
| Battery cables are disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check cables and reconnect it correctly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hard shifts |
| Incorrectly adjusted or damaged clutch - Clutch adjustment or replacement required |
| Gear shift linkage is stuck or worn - Replace or repair the shift linkage |
| Worn or damaged shift forks - Replace the shift forks |
| Gearshift mechanism is worn out - Repair or replace worn components if required |
| Insufficient transmission fluid pressure |
| Fluid level is low - Check and refill the transmission fluid |
| Transmission oil filter element is dirty (if fitted) - Change or clean the transmission oil filter |
| Relief valve failure - Install a new valve |
| Transmission is making noise |
| Cracked or worn bearings - Bearings need to be replaced |
| Low transmission fluid level - Add transmission fluid as required |
| Contaminated transmission oil - Change transmission oil |
| Gears are worn or backlash is improper - Change the gears or adjust backlash correctly |
| Shift forks are damaged or worn - Install new shift forks |
| Worn gaskets or seals - Install new seal or gaskets |
| Transmission case is cracked - Replace case or transmission assembly |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Excessive hydraulic system heat |
| Incorrect pressure in hydraulic system - Changing the system pressure |
| Main relief valve is damaged or adjusted improperly - Set up or change the relief valve |
| Dirty hydraulic oil - The oil must be changed |
| Air in hydraulic system - Inspect the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals |
| Insufficient hydraulic fluid pressure |
| Not enough hydraulic oil in the system - Check oil level and add hydraulic oil as required |
| Dirty hydraulic oil filter - Clean or replace the hydraulic filter |
| Hydraulic pump is faulty - Flow-rate hydraulic pump and replace pump if necessary |
| Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve - Set correctly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder is faulty - Check the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
| Hydraulic lines are leaking - Detect leaks in hydraulic system and repair it |
| Hitch fails to lift or lifts slowly |
| Hydraulic oil level is low - Check oil level and add hydraulic oil as required |
| Cold hydraulic oil - Warm up the oil |
| Hydraulic fluid filter is dirty - Clean the hydraulic filter element or replace if necessary |
| Faulty hydraulic oil pump - Test pump flow rate and replace pump if required |
| Misadjusted or defective main relief valve - Adjust or change relief valve |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is defective or set improper - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Check the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
| Suction pipe is broken or loose - Tighten the pipe or replace it |
| Hitch won't lower or lowers slowly |
| Defective or incorrect setting hydraulic control valve block - Change or adjust correctly |
| Hydraulic cylinder is not working - Check the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
| Worn hitch cross shaft - Install a new shaft |
| The hitch has internal mechanical malfunctions - Change worn or damaged hitch parts |
| Hitch is lowered or raised jerkily |
| Air leaks in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings |
| Contaminated hydraulic oil - Change hydraulic oil |
| Hydraulic pump failure - Check pump capacity and change if necessary |
| Hydraulic control valve is faulty or out of adjustment - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Steering wheel is very heavy to turn |
| Steering column is defective or incorrectly installed - Steering column must be installed correctly or replaced |
| Aeration in steering system - Need to bleed air |
| Incorrect toe-in adjustment - Adjust toe-in properly |
| Tire pressure is improper - Inflate the tires properly |
| Worn steering pump - Repair or replace steering pump |
| Steering control valve is worn or defective - Inspect and change as required |
| Damaged steering gear box parts - Replace defective parts of power steering box |
| Low steering fluid level - Fill the steering system with fluid |
| Oil leakage in the steering system - Retighten the connections of the hydraulic steering lines and hoses |
| Excessive free play of steering wheel |
| Worn steering column shaft or coupling - Replace defective part |
| Damaged or worn steering control valve - Change or repair steering control valve if required |
| Damaged steering gearbox components - Defective power steering box components must be replaced |
| Steering pump malfunction - Check the steering pump and replace if necessary |
| Faulty or worn steering tie-rod ends or linkage - Replace failed part |
| Tractor pulls to left or right |
| Tires are incorrectly inflated - Inflate as required |
| Incorrect toe-in - Check toe-in and correct |
| Steering linkage or tie-rod ends are defective - Replace failed component |
| Faulty steering box components - Defective parts of power steering gearbox must be replaced |
| Defective or worn steering control valve - Repair or change the steering control valve |
| Front hub bearings are improperly adjusted or defective - Adjust correctly or install new bearings |
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