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Ford 2910 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 2910 is a 2WD or 4WD utility tractor from Ten Utility series. This model
was manufactured between 1983 and 1989. The Ford 2910 tractor is powered by Ford
vertical 3-cylinder water cooled diesel engine with a maximum output power of 44
Hp (32.8 kW) and 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) of max torque at 1400 rpm.
The Ford 2910 is equipped with two types of transmission. Type 1: 8x2
Dual Range transmission. Type 2: 8x4 synchromesh transmission. The
maximum forward speed - 18.5 mph (29.8 km/h), maximum reverse speed -
8.9 mph (14.3 km/h).
The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with a rated
capacity of 7.7 gpm (29.2 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 2500 psi (173
bar). The Ford 2910 is fitted with 5.5x16 (2WD) or 8.3x24 (4WD) front
tires and 12.4x28 rear tires. The wheel base is 77.5 in (1960 mm) for
2-wheel drive models and 84.1 in (2130 mm) for 4-wheel drive models.
The tractor can be equipped with the following attachments: Ford 776A
loader with lift capacity to max height of 2500 lbs (1134 kg), and
Ford
776B loader with breakout force of 3750 lbs (1701 kg).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine doesn't start or starts hard |
| Dirty fuel filter element - Replace the filter element |
| No fuel injection - Open fuel cock to inject fuel |
| Fuel-line is leaking air - Retighten clamps, replace defective pipes |
| Dirty or faulty injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors |
| Damaged fuel injection pump - Repair or install a new fuel pump |
| Low cylinder compression - Inspect cylinder block and replace worn components |
| Engine stalls during operation |
| Engine is not preheated - Normalize the engine temperature |
| Air in fuel system - Air-bleed fuel system |
| Bad fuel injection - Check and adjust |
| Dirty fuel filter element - Service the filter |
| Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Diesel engine stops after starting |
| Fuel injection pump timing is incorrect - Adjust injection timing |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Change filter element |
| Faulty fuel injector nozzles - Service or replace nozzles if required |
| Fuel injection pump is damaged - Replace or rebuild injection pump |
| Dirty air cleaner - Replace cleaner or install new cleaner element |
| Engine stops at low idle speed |
| Incorrectly set low idle speed - Normalize low idle speed |
| Damaged fuel injection pump - Repair or install a new fuel pump |
| Fuel injector nozzles are damaged - Change injector nozzles |
| Valve out of adjustment - Correct valve clearance |
| Lack of engine coolant - Fill the cooling system. Check for leaks or other malfunctions |
| Cooling system is clogged or cooling components are defective - Flush cooling system or replace faulty parts |
| Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the oil to required level |
| Fan belt tension is incorrect or belt is broken - Replace or adjust belt tension properly |
| Defective thermostat - Thermostat needs to be replaced |
| Dirty or damaged injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Incorrect fuel injection pressure - Correct the pressure settings |
| Air filter element is clogged - Service or change air filter |
| Dirty oil filter element - Replace or clean engine oil filter element |
| Diesel engine is overloaded - Shift to lower gear or reduce the load |
| Excessive valve clearance - Correct valve clearance |
| Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Correct low idle adjustment |
| Fuel pipes or hoses are clogged - Fuel hoses and pipes must be clean |
| Engine low compression: Valves are damaged or leaking - Have valves replaced |
| Abnormal engine knocking or noise |
| Fuel injection pump out of timing - Check and correct settings |
| Fuel injector nozzles are defective or dirty - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles |
| Insufficient engine oil - Check and refill engine oil |
| Engine is not fully warmed up - Normalize the engine temperature |
| Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Need to install new components |
| Defective or broken piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
| Flywheel screws are loose - Tighten the screws firmly |
| Excessive oil consumption |
| External oil leaks: Seals or gaskets are defective - New components need to be installed |
| Oil viscosity is incorrect - Use correct viscosity oil |
| Seized or wear piston rings - Install new piston rings |
| Valve stems and guides are worn - Valves replacement required |
| Pistons or cylinder liners are worn - Check liners and pistons, replace as required |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery cannot be charged |
| Battery is defective - Battery change required |
| Bad battery cable harness - Inspect cables for malfunctions, repair or change |
| Corroded or loose battery cables and terminals - Terminals and cables need to be tightened or cleaned |
| Belt is defective or belt tension is improperly adjusted Install new belt or adjust belt tension as required |
| Battery power is low - Charge the battery |
| Battery won’t hold charge - Battery needs to be serviced or replaced |
| Bad battery cable harness - Inspect cables for malfunctions, repair or change |
| Battery terminals and cables are corroded or loose - Tighten or service cables and terminals |
| Battery voltage is low - Recharge the battery |
| Discharged or worn battery - Need to charge or replace the battery |
| Starter motor is faulty - Change or repair starter |
| Improperly connected or disconnected cables - Check battery cables and connect properly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hard shifting |
| Misadjusted or defective clutch - Change or adjust clutch |
| Gear shift linkage is stuck or worn - Replace or repair the shift linkage |
| Shift forks are damaged or worn - Replace the shift forks |
| Gearshift mechanism is worn out - Repair or replace worn components if required |
| Insufficient transmission fluid pressure |
| Insufficient oil supply - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required |
| Transmission fluid filter is dirty (if equipped) - Replace or clean transmission fluid filter |
| Relief valve sticking - Install a new relief valve |
| Bearings are worn or broken - Change the bearings |
| Low transmission oil level - Checking transmission oil level and add if necessary |
| Contaminated transmission fluid - Fill up with fresh transmission fluid |
| Defective gears or incorrect backlash - Replace gears or adjust backlash properly |
| Damaged or worn shift forks - Shift forks need to be replaced |
| Gaskets or seals are defective Install new components |
| Transmission housing is cracked - Replace housing or transmission assembly |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Hydraulic system overheated |
| Improper hydraulic system pressure setting - Set the pressure properly |
| Misadjusted or defective main relief valve - Set up or change the relief valve |
| Hydraulic oil is contaminated - Fill up with fresh hydraulic oil |
| Air leaks in hydraulic system - Check the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals |
| Low hydraulic oil pressure |
| Hydraulic fluid level is low - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
| Hydraulic fluid filter clogging - Clean the hydraulic filter element or replace if necessary |
| Damaged hydraulic oil pump - Test pump performance and replace pump if necessary |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is not set properly or defective - Change or adjust correctly |
| Hydraulic cylinder failure - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required |
| Hydraulic lines are leaking - Identify leaks in the system and repair it |
| 3-point hitch won't raise or raises slowly |
| Hydraulic oil level is insufficient - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
| Cold hydraulic fluid - Warm up the fluid |
| Hydraulic fluid filter is dirty - Hydraulic filter maintenance required |
| Damaged hydraulic oil pump - Check pump flow and change pump if necessary |
| Main relief valve is damaged or adjusted improperly - Adjust or change relief valve |
| Faulty or incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve - Adjust correctly or change |
| Hydraulic cylinder is defective - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required |
| Damaged or loose hydraulic suction line - Tighten or change it |
| 3-point hitch lowers slowly or won't lower |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is faulty or out of adjustment - Change or set correctly |
| Hydraulic cylinder is broken - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required |
| Hitch cross shaft is worn - Replace the shaft |
| Mechanical components of the hitch are defective - Replace worn or defective hitch components |
| Hitch is lowered or raised jerkily |
| Hydraulic system sucks air - Check the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
| Hydraulic fluid is contaminated - Fill up with new hydraulic fluid |
| Defective hydraulic pump - Check pump flow and install new pump if necessary |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is not set properly or defective - Adjust correctly or change |
| Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Inspect cylinder components for wear or damage and change if required |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Steering is difficult |
| Steering column is defective or improperly assembled - Change steering column or assemble properly |
| Aeration in steering system - Need to bleed air |
| Clogged steering filter - Change steering filter element |
| Incorrect toe-in adjustment - Adjust toe-in correctly |
| Tires are not properly inflated - Inflate tires as required |
| Steering pump failure - Install a new hydraulic steering pump |
| Damaged or worn steering cylinder - Check and replace as required |
| Damaged steering gearbox components - Defective power steering box components must be replaced |
| Steering oil level is insufficient - Checking steering oil level and add it if necessary |
| Steering system oil leak - Tighten the steering pipe and hose joints |
| Excessive play in steering |
| Steering column coupling or shaft has maximum wear - Change defective component |
| Damaged or worn steering cylinder - Inspect and replace as required |
| Faulty steering gear box components - Replace defective components of power steering gearbox |
| Damaged hydraulic steering pump - Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced |
| Steering linkage or tie-rod ends are defective - Change failed part |
| Front wheels wander to left or right |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires as necessary |
| Improper toe-in - Check and adjust toe-in |
| Worn or faulty steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Change failed part |
| Faulty steering box parts - Repair power steering gearbox |
| Worn steering cylinder - Repair or change hydraulic steering cylinder |
| Front hub bearings are worn or incorrectly adjusted - Change or adjust bearings correctly |
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