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Ford 5600 Tractor Troubleshooting
The
Ford 5600 tractor was manufactured from 1982 to 1984. The Ford 5600 driveline
system components: Ford 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine and 8x2 gear
transmission, or Dual power transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears.
A 233 cubic inches (3.8 L) engine has a cylinder bore of 4.2" (107 mm),
piston stroke of 4.2" (107 mm), rated power of 69 hp (51.5 kW), and
maximum torque of 247 Nm (182 lb-ft) at 1200 rpm. The maximum travel
speed (forward/reverse): 16.8 mph (27 km/h) and 8.1 mph (13 km/h).
The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump with rated capacity of
9.7 gpm (36.8 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 145 bar (2100 psi). The
rear hitch lift capacity is 3340 lbs (1515 kg) at pin. The Ford 5600
tractor is equipped with 7.50x16 front tires, 16.9x30 rear tires,
differential mechanical wet disc brakes, and power steering system. The
wheelbase is 87.5 inches (2220 mm).
Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine doesn't start or hard to start |
Fuel filter is clogged - Replace the filter element |
Fuel shut-off valve closed - Open the fuel shut-off valve |
Air in fuel system - Air-bleed fuel system |
Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Service or change fuel injectors |
Fuel injection pump is not operating properly - Rebuild or replace pump |
Low compression - Check cylinder block and replace worn parts |
Engine stops during operation |
Low coolant temperature - Warm up engine to required temperature |
Water, dirt, or air in fuel system - Drain, flush, fill, and bleed system |
Fuel injection failed - Use correct settings |
Fuel filter plugging - Service or replace the filter |
Clogged or damaged injectors - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary |
Engine starts and immediately stalls |
Incorrectly set fuel injection pump timing - Adjust the fuel injection pump timing correctly |
Fuel filter clogging - Service or replace the filter |
Fuel injector nozzles are faulty - Test injector nozzles and replace as required |
Fuel injection pump malfunction - Install a new pump or rebuild |
Clogged air cleaner element - Replace cleaner or install new cleaner element |
Incorrect low idle speed adjustment - Correct the settings |
Fuel injection pump is damaged - Replace injection pump or repair it |
Fuel injector nozzles are dirty - Check and change nozzles as required |
Valve clearance is out of adjustment - Need to adjust valve clearance |
Insufficient coolant fluid - The cooling system needs to be refilled. Check and repair damage to the cooling system if required |
Cooling system is clogged or cooling components are defective - Service the cooling system or replace faulty components |
Engine oil level is insufficient - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
Damaged fan belt or unadjusted belt tension - Adjust properly or change the belt |
Thermostat failure - Replace the thermostat |
Diesel engine loses power |
Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary |
Improper fuel injection pressure - Correct the pressure settings |
Air filter element is dirty - Install new filter element or replace it |
Oil filter element is dirty - Change or service engine oil filter |
Engine is running overloaded - Shift to lower gear or reduce the load |
Valve clearance is wrong - Check and adjust |
Low idle speed adjustment is incorrect - Correct low idle settings |
Fuel pipes or hoses are dirty - Service fuel pipes and hoses |
Lack of compression: Inlet or outlet valves are defective - Valve replacement required |
Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
Incorrectly set fuel injection pump timing - Check and correct settings |
Faulty fuel injector nozzles - Inspect injector nozzles and change if required |
Low engine oil level - Fill up the oil to required level |
Engine not warmed up - Warm up engine to required temperature |
Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Install new parts |
Stuck or worn piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
Loose flywheel screws - Check the flywheel screws and tighten as required |
Excessive oil consumption |
Oil leaking: Gaskets or seals may be damaged - Replace defective parts |
Crankcase oil too light - Use proper viscosity oil |
Piston rings are seized or worn - Change piston rings |
Valve stems and guides are worn - Need to replace the valves |
Pistons or cylinder liners are damaged - Inspect liners and pistons, replace as necessary |
Electrical System Troubleshooting |
Battery is not charging |
Battery is defective - Battery change required |
Bad battery wiring harness - Inspect wiring for malfunctions, replace or repair |
Loose or corroded battery cables and terminals - Tighten or service terminals and cables |
Improper belt tension adjustment or damaged belt - Replace belt or properly adjust belt tension |
Low battery power - Battery is drained, charge it |
Battery won’t hold charge - Service battery or replace it |
Battery electrical wire harness failure - Inspect wires for defects, change or repair |
Battery cables and terminals are loose or corroded - Tighten or service terminals and cables |
Low battery voltage - Battery needs to be recharged |
Discharged or defective battery - Recharge or change battery |
Defective starter motor - Starter should be replaced |
Disconnected or incorrectly connected cables - Need to reconnect cables correctly |
Transmission Troubleshooting |
Gears are hard to shift |
Misadjusted or defective clutch - Adjust clutch or change if necessary |
Gear shift linkage is damaged or loose - Replace or repair the shift linkage |
Bent or worn shift forks - Replace the shift forks |
Defective gearshift mechanism - Replace defective components |
Insufficient transmission oil pressure |
Low transmission oil level - Checking transmission oil level and add if necessary |
Transmission fluid filter clogging (if fitted) - Clean or replace the transmission fluid filter |
Relief valve is defective - Replace the valve |
Damaged or worn bearings - Change the bearings |
Insufficient fluid supply - Fill up the transmission fluid |
Transmission fluid contamination - Transmission fluid must be changed |
Backlash is incorrect or gears are worn - Set backlash correctly or change the gears |
Worn or damaged shift forks - Shift forks need to be replaced |
Gaskets or seals are damaged - Gaskets or seal replacement required |
Transmission housing is cracked - Replace housing or transmission assembly |
Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
Hydraulic system is overheated |
System pressure has not been adjusted correctly - Pressure needs to be adjust correctly |
Main relief valve is damaged or adjusted improperly - Adjust or change relief valve |
Dirty hydraulic fluid - The fluid must be changed |
Air in hydraulic system - Inspect the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings |
Insufficient hydraulic oil pressure |
Hydraulic fluid level is insufficient - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
Hydraulic fluid filter is clogged - Replace filter element or clean if required |
Damaged hydraulic oil pump - Check the pump performance and replace it if required |
Defective or not adjusted hydraulic spool valve - Replace or adjust properly |
Broken hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary |
Hydraulic lines are leaking - Find leaks in the system and fix it |
3-point hitch lifts slowly or won't lift |
Lack of hydraulic oil - Add oil to the hydraulic system |
Hydraulic oil is too cold - Allow oil to warm |
Hydraulic fluid filter element clogging - Replace filter element or clean if required |
Defective hydraulic pump - Check pump flow and change pump if necessary |
Main relief valve is defective or unadjusted - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary |
Defective or not adjusted hydraulic control valve - Adjust correctly or replace |
Defective hydraulic cylinder - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
Damaged or disconnected hydraulic suction pipe - Connect or replace the pipe |
Three-point hitch dropping is too slow or cannot be dropped |
Faulty or incorrect setting hydraulic control valve - Set correctly or replace |
Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
Damaged hitch cross shaft - Change the shaft |
The hitch is defective if there is internal mechanical damage - Change damaged or worn hitch components |
Jerky lifting or lowering of 3-point hitch |
Air trapped in the hydraulic system - Check the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals |
Contaminated hydraulic fluid - Change hydraulic fluid |
Hydraulic pump is faulty - Check pump capacity and change if necessary |
Hydraulic control valve block is defective or set improper - Adjust properly or change |
Hydraulic cylinder is not working - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
Steering System Troubleshooting |
Steering wheel is very heavy to turn |
Steering column is defective or improperly assembled - Change steering column or assemble properly |
Aeration in steering system - Bleed the system of air |
Dirty steering filter - Steering filter maintenance required |
Incorrect toe-in adjustment - Adjust toe-in wheels properly |
Tires are improperly inflated - Inflate as necessary |
Defective hydraulic steering pump - Install a new steering pump |
Steering control valve is defective or worn - Change or repair steering control valve if required |
Damaged steering gear box parts - Repair power steering gearbox |
Relief valve is seized or worn - Replace or install new relief valve |
Steering oil level is low - Fill up steering oil to required level |
Steering system oil leak - Retighten the connections of the hydraulic steering lines and hoses |
Excessive steering wheel play |
Steering column shaft or coupling has maximum wear - Change faulty component |
Steering control valve has wear or damage - Check and replace as required |
Damaged steering gear box parts - Change defective steering gear box components |
Steering pump not working - Steering pump needs to be replaced or repaired |
Steering linkage or tie-rod ends are defective - Change failed part |
Front wheels wander to right or left |
Low tire pressure - Inflate the tires |
Improper toe-in - Check toe-in and correct |
Steering linkage or tie-rod ends are defective - Replace failed part |
Faulty steering gear box components - Repair power steering box |
Steering control valve is worn or defective - Inspect and replace as required |
Front hub bearings are worn or incorrectly adjusted - Change or adjust the bearings properly |
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