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Ford 4110 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 4110 is a 2WD utilily tractor from 10 Utility series. This model was
manufactured between 1982 and 1983. The Ford 4110 is powered by 201 cu.in (3.3L)
Ford vertical 3-cylinder water cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 54 hp
(40.3 kW) and 184 Nm (136 lb-ft) of max torque at 1400 rev/min.
The Ford 4110 tractor is equipped with two transmission options: 8x2
Dual range gear transmission and 8x4 synchromesh transmission. The
maximum forward speed - 17.3 mph (27.8 kph), max. reverse speed - 7.4
mph (12 kph).
The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with a rated
capacity of 8.5 gal/min (32.2 l/min). The hydraulic pressure is 185 bar
(2600 psi). The Ford 4110 is fitted with 7.50x15 or 7.50x16 front tires
and 16.9x24 or 14.9x28 rear tires. The wheelbase is 77.3 in (1960 mm).
The tractor can be equipped with the following attachments:
Ford 730
loader with a maximum lift height of 125" (3170 mm), Ford 776A loader
with a max lift height of 124" (3140 mm), and
Ford 776B loader with lift
capacity to full height of 2500 lbs (1134 kg).
Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine hard starting or not starting |
Fuel filter clogging - Service or replace the filter |
Fuel is not supplied from the tank to the system - Check the fuel shut-off valve |
Water, dirt, or air in fuel system - Drain, flush, fill, and bleed system |
Clogged fuel injectors - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
Fuel injection pump is broken - Repair or install a new fuel pump |
Bad engine compression - Check and replace worn parts |
Diesel stalls while running |
Engine not warmed up - Warm up engine to required temperature |
There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system |
Bad fuel injection - Check and adjust |
Fuel filter plugging - Service the filter |
Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
Diesel starts and stalls suddenly |
Incorrect setting of fuel injection pump timing - Check and correct adjustments |
Plugged fuel filter - Change the filter element |
Fuel injector nozzles are damaged or dirty - Inspect injector nozzles and change if required |
Fuel injection pump failure - Repair or install new pump |
Air cleaner is dirty - Clean or replace the air cleaner element |
Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Correct low idle adjustment |
Fuel injection pump malfunction - Repair or change injection pump |
Damaged or clogged injector nozzles - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles |
Valve clearance is not correct - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
Engine coolant is insufficient - Fill the radiator to the required level. Check the components of cooling system |
Cooling system parts are worn or system is clogged - Replace faulty parts or flush the cooling system |
Insufficient engine oil - Fill up the oil to required level |
Worn fan belt or unadjusted belt tension - Adjust belt tension properly or replace it |
Defective or wrong type of thermostat - Check and replace if required |
Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary |
Uneven fuel injection pressure - Correct the pressure settings |
Dirty air filter - Service or replace the air filter |
Oil filter is clogged - Replace or service engine oil filter |
Engine is running overloaded - Reduce load or shift to lower gear |
Improper valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance |
Low idle speed setting is incorrect - Adjust low idling as recommended |
Dirty fuel pipes or hoses - Clean fuel system pipes and hoses |
Loss of compression: Valves are defective or worn - Change the valves |
Timing of fuel injection pump is wrong - Correct injection timing |
Damaged or clogged injector nozzles - Check and change nozzles as required |
Engine oil level is insufficient - Fill up the engine oil |
Engine is not fully warmed up - Warm up engine to required temperature |
Crankshaft or main bearings wear - Repair or replace defective parts |
Piston rings are worn or broken - Install new piston rings |
Flywheel screws are loose - Tighten the screws firmly |
High engine oil consumption |
Oil leaking: Damaged seals or gaskets - Worn parts need to be replaced |
Incorrect oil viscosity - Fill up with the correct oil viscosity |
Damaged or seized piston rings - Piston rings need to be replaced |
Valve guides and stems are worn - Replace defective valves |
Damaged cylinder liners or pistons - Inspect pistons and liners, fit new components as necessary |
Electrical System Troubleshooting |
Battery will not charge |
Dead cell in battery - Use a new battery |
Bad battery electrical wire harness - Check wires for malfunctions, repair or replace |
Corroded or loose cables and terminals - Clean or tighten terminals and cables |
Belt wear or improper belt tension adjustment - Adjust belt tension as required or replace belt |
Battery power is low - Battery is drained, recharge it |
Battery discharges quickly - Service charging system or change battery |
Battery cable harness damage - Check battery cables for damage, change or repair |
Battery terminals and cables are loose or corroded - Cables and terminals must be tightened or cleaned |
Low battery capacity - Battery needs to be recharged |
Drained or worn battery - Replace or charge as required |
Damaged starter motor - Repair or install a new starter |
Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected - Need to reconnect the wiring properly |
Transmission Troubleshooting |
Hard to shift gears |
Incorrectly adjusted or damaged clutch - Clutch replacement or adjustment required |
Loose or broken gear shift linkage - Service or replace shift linkage |
Worn or damaged shift forks - Change the shift forks |
Defective gearshift mechanism - Replace defective components |
Low transmission fluid pressure |
Oil level is low - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required |
Transmission fluid filter is dirty (if equipped) - Change or service the transmission fluid filter |
Relief valve failure - Change relief valve |
Bearings are worn or cracked - Bearings need to be replaced |
Low transmission oil level - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
Dirty transmission fluid - Fill up with fresh transmission fluid |
Defective gears or incorrect backlash - Replace gears or set backlash correctly |
Worn or damaged shift forks - Replace the shift forks |
Worn gaskets or seals - Replace worn gaskets or seal |
Transmission housing is cracked - Replace housing or transmission assembly |
Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
Hydraulic system overheating |
Improper hydraulic pressure adjustments - Adjust it correctly |
Misadjusted or defective main relief valve - Adjust relief valve or change if required |
Hydraulic fluid is dirty - Hydraulic fluid change required |
Air leaks in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
Hydraulic fluid pressure is low |
Hydraulic fluid level is low - Check and refill the hydraulic fluid |
Hydraulic oil filter is dirty - Clean or replace the hydraulic filter |
Hydraulic pump is faulty - Check hydraulic pump flow and replace pump if necessary |
Faulty or incorrect setting hydraulic control valve - Change or adjust correctly |
Hydraulic cylinder failure - Check the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if necessary |
Leakage in hydraulic pipes - Detect leaks in hydraulic system and repair it |
3-point hitch won't raise or raises slowly |
Hydraulic fluid level is insufficient - Add fluid to the hydraulic system |
Cold hydraulic fluid - Warm up the fluid |
Hydraulic oil filter element clogging - Service the hydraulic filter or change if required |
Hydraulic pump is faulty - Flow-rate pump and change pump if necessary |
Main relief valve malfunction or incorrect adjustment - Adjust or change relief valve |
Faulty or incorrect setting hydraulic control valve - Replace or adjust properly |
Hydraulic cylinder is not working - Check the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
Damaged or loose hydraulic suction line - Tighten or change it |
Hitch not dropping or hitch drops slowly |
Hydraulic spool valve block is defective or set improper - Change or set correctly |
Hydraulic cylinder failure - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required |
Lift arm shaft is worn - Install a new shaft |
The hitch has any internal mechanical damage - Replace damaged or worn hitch parts |
3-point hitch lifting or lowering is jerky |
Air enters in hydraulic system - Inspect the suction line, pump seals, and fittings |
Dirty hydraulic oil - The oil must be changed |
Hydraulic pump failure - Test pump flow rate and replace pump if required |
Defective or not adjusted hydraulic control valve - Replace or set properly |
Hydraulic cylinder is defective - Inspect cylinder components for wear or damage and change if required |
Steering System Troubleshooting |
Steering is stiff |
Defective or incorrectly installed steering column - Reinstall the steering column or change it |
Air leaks in steering system - Need to bleed air |
Dirty steering filter - Change steering filter element |
Incorrect toe-in adjustment - Adjust toe-in properly |
Improper tire pressure - Check the pressure and inflate tires as required |
Steering pump stopped working - Install a new steering pump |
Steering cylinder is damaged or worn - Repair or replace the steering cylinder |
Faulty steering gear box parts - Repair power steering box |
Relief valve sticking or failure - Install a new relief valve or clean it |
Not enough steering fluid - Fill up steering fluid to required level |
Steering system oil leakage - Retighten the connections of the hydraulic steering lines and hoses |
Steering wheel has too much free-play |
Steering column coupling or shaft is worn - Replace defective component |
Steering cylinder is worn or defective - Repair or change the steering cylinder |
Worn steering gear box components - Repair power steering box |
Steering pump is faulty - Repair or change steering pump |
Worn or faulty steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Change damaged part |
Tractor pulls to left or right |
Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires as necessary |
Improper toe-in adjustment - Check and adjust toe-in |
Steering tie-rod ends or linkage are defective - Change failed component |
Worn steering box components - Repair power steering gearbox |
Worn steering cylinder - Repair or replace steering cylinder |
Front hub bearings are incorrectly adjusted or worn - Adjust correctly or change bearings |
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