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Ford 2600 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 2600 is a two-wheel drive utility tractor. This model was manufactured from
1975 to 1981. The Ford 2600 tractor is powered by Ford vertical 3-cylinder water
cooled diesel engine with a maximum power of 36 Hp (26.2 kW), or Ford 3-cylinder
gasoline engine with a max power of 35.5 Hp (26.5 kW).
The Ford 2600 was fitted with 2 transmission options: 6x2 unsynchronized
gear transmission or Dual-Range transmission with 8 forward and 2
reverse gears. Max. travel speed (forward/reverse): 17.4 mph (28 km/h)
and 8.4 mph (13.5 km/h).
The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump with a rated fluid
flow of 8.5 gpm (32.1 lpm). The hydraulic system pressure is 173 bar
(2500 psi). The tractor is equipped with 5.50x16 front tyres and 12.4x28
rear tyres. The wheelbase is 75.8" (1920 mm). The Ford 2600 is
compatible with the following attachments:
Ford 730 loader with lift
capacity to full height of 2040 lbs (925 kg), and
Ford 772A loader with
lift capacity to full height of 2460 lbs (1115 kg).
| Diesel Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine doesn't start or hard to start |
| Fuel filter plugging - Clean the filter or install new filter element |
| Closed fuel supply valve - Open supply valve to inject fuel |
| Fuel lines leaking air - Tighten clamps, change faulty pipes |
| Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
| Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Replace or repair injection pump |
| Bad cylinder compression - Check cylinder block and change worn components |
| Engine stops running unexpectedly |
| Engine is cold - Warm up engine as required |
| Air in fuel pipes - Bleed fuel pipes |
| Fuel injection failed - Use correct settings |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Filter maintenance required |
| Clogged or damaged injectors - Service or change fuel injectors |
| Engine stops after starting |
| Fuel injection pump out of timing - Fuel pump timing settings need to be corrected |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Install new filter element |
| Fuel injector nozzles are dirty - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump malfunction - Rebuild or change fuel pump |
| Air cleaner clogging - Replace or service air cleaner element |
| Incorrectly set low idle speed - Correct the settings |
| Fuel injection pump is not operating properly - Replace or rebuild injection pump |
| Fuel injector nozzles are damaged or dirty - Check and change nozzles as required |
| The valve clearance is incorrect - Check and adjust |
| Low engine coolant - Add the coolant. If there are leaks in the system, replace worn components |
| Cooling system is clogged or cooling parts are worn - Change faulty components or flush the cooling system |
| Engine oil level is low - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Fan belt tension is unadjusted or belt is damaged - Adjust as required or change belt |
| Defective thermostat - Thermostat needs to be replaced |
| Faulty or dirty injectors - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
| Fuel injection pressure is wrong - Repair or replace injection pump |
| Clogged air filter element - Clean or replace the air filter element |
| Clogged oil filter - Change or service engine oil filter |
| Engine is overloaded - Reduce load on the engine |
| Incorrect valve clearance - Correct valve clearance |
| Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Adjust as required |
| Dirt in the hoses or pipes - Service fuel hoses and pipes |
| Engine losing compression: Worn or damaged valves - Install new valves |
| Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
| Unadjusted fuel injection pump timing - Adjust injection timing |
| Fuel injector nozzles fault - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles |
| Low engine oil level - Need to add engine oil |
| Engine is not preheated - Warm up the engine |
| Crankshaft or main bearings wear - Install new parts |
| Piston rings are defective or broken - Piston rings need to be replaced |
| Loose flywheel bolts - Check flywheel bolts and tighten properly |
| Engine using too much oil |
| External oil leaks: Defective seals or gaskets - Replace worn parts to avoid leaks |
| Crankcase oil too light - Fill up with the correct oil viscosity |
| Stuck or defective piston rings - Install new piston rings |
| Worn valve stems and valve guides - Change the valves |
| Pistons or cylinder liners are scored - Inspect liners and pistons, replace as necessary |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery won’t charge |
| Battery bad cell - Install a new battery |
| Bad battery wiring harness - Inspect wiring for malfunctions, replace or repair |
| Loose or corroded battery cables and terminals - Clean or tighten cables and terminals |
| Incorrect belt tension adjustment or worn belt - Adjust belt tension as required or change belt |
| Low battery capacity - Recharge the battery |
| Battery will not hold charge - Service or replace the battery |
| Battery electrical wire harness failure - Inspect wires for defects, change or repair |
| Loose or corroded terminals and cables - Tighten or clean terminals and cables |
| Battery power is low - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Drained or worn battery - Recharge or change battery |
| Defective starter motor - Starter should be changed |
| Improperly connected or disconnected cables - Check battery cables and connect properly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Gear shift is hard |
| Worn or misadjusted clutch - Replace or adjust clutch |
| Gear shift linkage is stuck or damaged - Service or change the shift linkage |
| Worn or damaged shift forks - Install new shift forks |
| Gear shifting mechanism is worn - Change worn components |
| Transmission oil pressure is low |
| Insufficient fluid supply - Check transmission fluid level and add it as required |
| Plugged transmission fluid filter (if equipped) - Clean or replace the transmission fluid filter |
| Faulty relief valve - Replace relief valve as required |
| Excessive transmission noise |
| Damaged or worn bearings - Bearings need to be replaced |
| Oil level is insufficient - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
| Dirty transmission oil - Transmission oil must be changed |
| Incorrect backlash or gears are defective - Replace gears or set backlash properly |
| Shift forks are worn or damaged - Replace defective shift forks |
| Transmission fluid leaking |
| Seals or gaskets are damaged - Seals and gaskets replacement required |
| Cracked transmission case - Install a new transmission case |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Hydraulic system overheats |
| Hydraulic system pressure is not corrected - The pressure must be adjusted correctly |
| Main relief valve incorrect adjustment or failure - Adjust relief valve or change if required |
| Hydraulic fluid is dirty - Hydraulic fluid change required |
| Hydraulic system sucks air - Inspect the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals |
| Insufficient hydraulic fluid pressure |
| Hydraulic oil level is low - Check oil level and add hydraulic oil as required |
| Hydraulic fluid filter is clogged - Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary |
| Hydraulic pump failure - Flow-rate hydraulic pump and replace pump if necessary |
| Faulty or incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve - Replace or adjust properly |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Check the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if necessary |
| Hydraulic lines are leaking - Find leaks in hydraulic system and repair it |
| Hitch cannot be raised or raising is too slowly |
| Hydraulic fluid level is low - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
| Cold fluid in hydraulic system - Wait for fluid to warm up |
| Hydraulic oil filter element clogging - Service or replace the hydraulic filter |
| Defective hydraulic pump - Flow-rate hydraulic pump and replace pump if necessary |
| Main relief valve incorrect adjustment or failure - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is faulty or out of adjustment - Replace or set properly |
| Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Damaged or loose suction line - Tighten or change |
| 3-point hitch won't drop or drops slowly |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is not set properly or defective - Replace or set properly |
| Hydraulic cylinder failure - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Hitch rock shaft is worn Install a new shaft |
| Damaged mechanical components of the hitch - Change defective or worn hitch parts |
| Jerky lifting or lowering of 3-point hitch |
| Air leaks in hydraulic system - Inspect the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals |
| Hydraulic fluid is contaminated - Fill up with new hydraulic fluid |
| Hydraulic pump failure - Test the pump flow rate and install new pump if required |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is not set properly or defective - Adjust properly or change |
| Hydraulic cylinder failure - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Steering wheel is difficult to turn |
| Steering column is damaged or incorrectly assembled - Steering column must be assembled correctly or changed |
| Air in steering system - Bleed air from system |
| Dirty steering filter element - Clean steering filter element |
| Toe-in adjustment is incorrect - Check and adjust toe-in |
| Tire pressure is not correct - Check tire pressure and inflate as required |
| Steering pump failure - Install a new steering pump |
| Steering cylinder is defective or worn - Inspect and replace as required |
| Faulty steering box components - Repair power steering gearbox |
| Lack of steering oil - Fill the steering system with oil |
| Oil leakage in the steering system - Tighten the steering line and hose joints |
| Steering wheel has too much free-play |
| Steering column coupling or shaft is worn - Replace faulty part |
| Steering cylinder has wear or damage - Repair or change the steering cylinder |
| Damaged steering gearbox parts - Repair power steering gearbox |
| Steering pump is faulty - Check the steering pump and replace if necessary |
| Worn or faulty steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Change damaged component |
| Tractor is pulling to left or right |
| Tire pressure is low - Tires need to be inflated |
| Not adjusted toe-in - Check toe-in and correct |
| Steering linkage or tie-rod ends are worn - Replace failed part |
| Worn steering box components - Repair power steering box |
| Defective steering cylinder - Repair or replace hydraulic steering cylinder |
| Front hub bearings are damaged or incorrectly adjusted - Replace or adjust the bearings correctly |
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