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Ford 1710 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 1710 Ten compact series compact utility tractor was manufactured from 1983
to 1986. The Ford 1710 powerline components: Shibaura H843 three-cylinder liquid
cooled diesel engine and unsynchronized transmission with 12 forward and 4
reverse gears, or 12x4 partially synchronized gear transmission.
A 85.2 cubic inches (1.4 L) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.31" (84 mm),
piston stroke of 3.31" (84 mm), and rated power of 26 hp (19.4 kW). The
maximum travel speed is 12.5 mph (forward) and 8.7 mph (reverse). The
open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with a flow rate of
7.8 gal/min (29.5 l/min).
The hydraulic system pressure is 2135 psi (147 bar). The 4WD models are
equipped with 6.00x16 (standard) or 27x8.50-15 (turf) front tires and
11.2x24 (standard) or 13.6x16 (turf) rear tires. The 5.00x15 front tires
and 11.2x24 rear tires are used for 2WD tractors. The wheelbase is 63"
(1600 mm). The 1710 tractor is compatible with a mid-mount Ford 915
mower deck, rear-mount Ford 715 snowblower, and
Ford 770A front end
loader.
Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine doesn't start or starts hard |
Plugged fuel filter - Replace the filter element |
Fuel is not supplied from the tank to the system - Check the fuel shut-off valve |
Air in fuel lines - Bleed fuel lines |
Clogged or damaged injectors - Change fuel injectors |
Fuel injection pump is broken - Repair or replace injection pump |
Bad engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and change defective components |
Engine stops during operation |
Engine not warmed up - Warm up the engine |
Air in fuel pipes - Bleed fuel pipes |
Irregular fuel injection - Adjust fuel injection timing |
Fuel filter plugging - Clean or replace the filter |
Dirty or damaged injectors - Change fuel injectors |
Diesel starts but suddenly stops |
Unadjusted fuel injection pump timing - Check the fuel injection pump timing setting |
Fuel filter clogging - Replace filter element |
Fuel injector nozzles are clogged or faulty - Change or clean injector nozzles |
Defective fuel injection pump - Repair or replace injection pump |
Air cleaner element is clogged - Replace or clean the air cleaner element |
Engine stops at low idle speed |
Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Correct low idle settings |
Fuel injection pump is broken - Rebuild or replace pump |
Fuel injector nozzles are dirty - Inspect injector nozzles and change if required |
The valve clearance is incorrect - Have it adjusted |
Engine has a lack of coolant - Fill the cooling system. Any leaks must be repaired |
Cooling system components are defective or system is clogged - Service the cooling system or replace faulty components |
Engine oil level is low - Check oil level and add oil as required |
Broken fan belt or unadjusted belt tension - Replace or adjust belt tension properly |
Defective or wrong type of thermostat - Install new thermostat |
Clogged or damaged injectors - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
Fuel injection pressure is wrong - Adjust pressure to proper level |
Air filter is dirty - Replace or service air filter element |
Oil filter element is dirty - Clean or replace engine oil filter element |
Engine is overloaded - Load reducing is recommended |
Valve clearance is out of adjustment - Need to adjust valve clearance |
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Test and adjust |
Dirty fuel hoses or pipes - Clean fuel system pipes and hoses |
Insufficient engine compression: Valves are damaged or leaking - Replace the valves |
Incorrect setting of fuel injection pump timing - Correct injection timing |
Fuel injector nozzles are dirty or defective - Service or replace injector nozzles |
Not enough engine oil - Check and refill engine oil |
Engine has not warmed up to recommended temperature - Warm up the engine |
Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Have bearings or crankshaft replaced |
Broken or worn piston rings - Piston rings replacement required |
Loose flywheel bolts - Inspect flywheel bolts and tighten properly |
Diesel engine consuming too much oil |
External oil leaks: Worn seals or gaskets - New components need to be installed |
Incorrect oil viscosity - Use oil of proper viscosity |
Piston rings are stuck or worn - Have piston rings replaced |
Valve stems and guides are worn - Change the valves |
Worn cylinder liners or pistons - Inspect pistons and liners, change as required |
Electrical System Troubleshooting |
Battery won’t charge |
Battery bad cell - Use a new battery |
Battery cable harness failure - Check battery electrical cable for defects, replace or repair |
Battery terminals and cables are loose or corroded - Cables and terminals must be tightened or cleaned |
Belt slipping or wrong belt tension adjustment - Adjust belt tension properly or change belt |
Starter motor cranks slow |
Low battery capacity - Recharge the battery |
Battery runs out quickly - Service battery or change it |
Battery cable harness damage - Check battery cables for damage, change or repair |
Corroded or loose battery cables and terminals - Service or tighten battery cables and terminals |
Battery power is low - Battery needs to be recharged |
Drained or faulty battery - Battery needs to be recharged or replaced |
Starter motor is faulty - Change or repair starter |
Disconnected or incorrectly connected cables - Need to reconnect cables correctly |
Transmission Troubleshooting |
Gear shift is hard |
Worn or misadjusted clutch - Adjust or change the clutch |
Damaged or loose gear shift linkage - Replace or repair the shift linkage |
Shift forks are damaged or worn - Change defective shift forks |
Faulty gear shifting mechanism - Faulty parts must be changed |
Transmission fluid pressure is insufficient |
Oil level is low - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
Transmission fluid filter clogging (if fitted) - Replace or clean transmission fluid filter |
Relief valve is faulty - Replace relief valve |
Transmission makes excessive noise |
Damaged or worn bearings - Install new bearings |
Not enough oil in transmission - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
Dirty transmission fluid - Transmission fluid must be changed |
Damaged gears or improper backlash - Replace gears or adjust backlash properly |
Worn or damaged shift forks - Shift forks need to be replaced |
Transmission fluid leakage |
Gaskets or seals are defective Gaskets or seal need to be replaced |
Cracked transmission housing - Housing needs to be replaced |
Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
Hydraulic system overheated |
Improper pressure in hydraulic system - Adjust properly |
Unadjusted or defective main relief valve - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary |
Hydraulic fluid contamination - Change hydraulic fluid |
Air trapped in the hydraulic system - Inspect the suction line, pump seals, and fittings |
Hydraulic oil pressure is insufficient |
Hydraulic fluid level is insufficient - Check and refill the hydraulic fluid |
Hydraulic fluid filter clogging - Hydraulic filter maintenance required |
Hydraulic pump not working - Check pump capacity and change if necessary |
Defective or incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve block - Replace or adjust properly |
Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required |
Hydraulic pipes are leaking - Detect leaks in the system and fix it |
Hitch won't lift or lifts slowly |
Hydraulic fluid level is low - Add fluid to the hydraulic system |
Cold hydraulic fluid - Warm up the fluid |
Hydraulic fluid filter element clogging - Service the hydraulic filter or change if required |
Hydraulic pump is faulty - Check pump flow and install new pump if necessary |
Unadjusted or defective main relief valve - Replace or set up the relief valve |
Hydraulic control valve is not set properly or defective - Change or set correctly |
Hydraulic cylinder is not working - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary |
Damaged or loose suction line - Tighten or change |
3-point hitch fails to drop or drops slowly |
Defective or not adjusted hydraulic spool valve - Change or set correctly |
Hydraulic cylinder is not working - Inspect cylinder components for wear or damage and change if required |
Damaged hitch cross shaft - Install a new shaft |
Internal mechanical failure of the hitch - Replace faulty or worn hitch parts |
Jerky lowering or lifting of the hitch |
Aeration in hydraulic system - Inspect the suction line, pump seals, and fittings |
Hydraulic fluid is contaminated - Fill up with new hydraulic fluid |
Hydraulic pump is defective - Test the pump performance and change pump if required |
Hydraulic spool valve is faulty or out of adjustment - Replace or set properly |
Hydraulic cylinder failure - Inspect cylinder components for wear or damage and change if required |
Steering System Troubleshooting |
Steering wheel is hard to turn |
Steering column is broken or improperly installed - Steering column must be installed properly or replaced |
Air leaks in steering system - Bleed air |
Not adjusted toe-in - Check toe-in and correct |
Improper tire pressure - Check the pressure and inflate tires as required |
Steering pump is worn - Repair or change steering pump |
Power steering control valve is defective or worn - Check and replace as required |
Faulty steering box components - Defective power steering box components must be replaced |
Steering oil level low - Add oil to steering system |
Oil leaks in the steering system - Tighten joints of hydraulic pipes and hoses in steering system |
Excessive steering wheel play |
Steering column coupling or shaft has maximum wear - Replace faulty component |
Defective or worn power steering control valve - Inspect and replace as required |
Damaged steering gear box parts - Change defective steering box parts |
Faulty steering pump - Install a new hydraulic steering pump |
Worn or faulty steering tie-rod ends or linkage - Replace failed component |
Tractor is pulling to right or left |
Tire pressure is low - Tires need to be inflated |
Toe-in adjustment is incorrect - Adjust toe-in properly |
Steering tie-rod ends or linkage are worn - Change failed component |
Worn steering gear box components - Change defective steering gear box components |
Faulty or worn power steering control valve - Change or repair steering control valve if required |
Damaged or improperly adjusted or worn front hub bearings - Replace the bearings or adjust it properly |
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