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John Deere 3010 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere 3010 is a 2WD utility or row crop tractor from New Generation Series.
This model was manufactured between 1961 and 1963. The John Deere 3010 powerline
components: JD 4 cycle 4-cyl. diesel or gasoline engine, and Syncro Range
partially synchronized transmission with 8 forward and 3 reverse gears.
A 254 cubic inches (4.20 L)
diesel engine power rating is 61 hp (45.2 kW) at
2200 rpm.
A 201 cubic inches (3.3 L) gasoline engine power rating is 55 hp (40.7
kW) at 2200 rpm.
The maximum travel speed (forward and reverse): 14.5 mph (23.3
km/h) km/h / 8.5 mph (13.7 km/h). The closed center hydraulic system used
a piston pump.
The main relief pressure is 155 bar (2250 psi). The JD 3010 tractor was
equipped with 6.0x14 (utility) or 9.0x18 (row crop) front tires and
13.6x28 (utility) or 13.6x30 (row crop) rear tires. The wheelbase is 90"
(2280 mm). The John Deere 3010 is compatible with a 48 front end loader.
The loader has a lift capacity to full height of 2400 lbs (1088 kg) and
breakout force of 3600 lbs (1630 kg).
| Diesel Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or starts up hard |
| Plugged fuel filter - Service or replace the filter |
| Fuel shut-off valve closed - Open the fuel shut-off valve |
| Air in fuel lines - Bleed fuel lines |
| Faulty or dirty injectors - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
| Fuel injection pump malfunction - Replacement or repair required |
| Low engine compression - Check and replace worn parts |
| Engine stalls while running |
| Coolant temperature is low - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Bad fuel injection - Check and adjust |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Service the filter |
| Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Clean or replace fuel injectors |
| Diesel starts but then shuts off |
| Fuel injection pump out of timing - Check the fuel injection pump timing setting |
| Fuel filter plugging - Replace filter element |
| Fuel injector nozzles are damaged or dirty - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump is damaged - Rebuild or install a new injection pump |
| Air cleaner element clogging - Service or replace the air cleaner |
| Engine stalls at low idle speed |
| Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Normalize low idle speed |
| Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Install a new pump or rebuild |
| Fuel injector nozzles are dirty or defective - Service or replace nozzles if required |
| Excessive valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance |
| Lack of coolant in cooling system - Top up coolant fluid. Repair any leaks if necessary |
| Cooling system is clogged or cooling parts are worn - Flush cooling system or change faulty components |
| Engine oil level is low - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Incorrect fan belt tension or broken belt - Adjust properly or change the belt |
| Defective thermostat - Check thermostat, replace if necessary |
| Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Incorrect fuel injection pressure - Correct the pressure settings |
| Dirty air filter element - Replace or service air filter element |
| Oil filter element clogged - Replace or clean engine oil filter element |
| Diesel engine is overloaded - Reduce load on the engine |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Adjustment procedure required |
| Incorrectly set low idle speed - Correct the settings |
| Fuel pipes or hoses are dirty - Fuel pipes and hoses need to be cleaned |
| Poor engine compression: Intake or exhaust valves are damaged - Change the valves |
| Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
| Incorrectly set fuel injection pump timing - Repair or replace fuel injection pump |
| Fuel injector nozzles fault - Check and change nozzles as required |
| Low engine oil level - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
| Engine not warmed up - Warm up engine as required |
| Main bearings or crankshaft failure - Crankshaft or bearings need to be replaced |
| Piston rings are damaged or broken - Install new piston rings |
| Flywheel screws are loose - Tighten the screws firmly |
| High engine oil consumption |
| External oil leaks: Damaged seals or gaskets - New components need to be installed |
| Wrong oil viscosity - Use proper viscosity oil |
| Piston rings are stuck or worn - Piston rings need to be replaced |
| Valve guides and stems are worn - Replace the valves |
| Pistons or cylinder liners are scored - Check liners and pistons, change as required |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Battery is defective - Battery replacement required |
| Battery cable harness damage - Check battery cables for damage, change or repair |
| Loose or corroded battery cables and terminals - Clean or tighten cables and terminals |
| Belt is worn or belt tension is incorrectly adjusted - Adjust belt tension as required or replace belt |
| Low battery capacity - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Battery runs out quickly - Service charging system or replace battery |
| Damaged battery cable harness - Check electrical cables for damage, repair or replace |
| Loose or corroded terminals and cables - Clean or tighten terminals and cables |
| Low battery voltage - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Discharged or faulty battery - Replace or charge as required |
| Starter motor failure - Repair or change starter |
| Improperly connected or disconnected cables - Check battery cables and connect properly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hard shifts |
| Clutch is not adjusted or faulty - Clutch needs to be adjusted or changed |
| Damaged or loose gear shift linkage - Repair or change shift linkage |
| Bent or worn shift forks - Replace the shift forks |
| Gearshift mechanism failure - Change or repair failed components |
| Insufficient transmission oil pressure |
| Lack of transmission fluid supply - Fill system with correct transmission fluid level |
| Transmission oil filter element is dirty (if fitted) - Change or service the transmission oil filter |
| Faulty relief valve - Replace the valve |
| Transmission is making noise |
| Bearings are worn or broken - Faulty bearings should be replaced |
| Fluid level is low - Fill the transmission housing with fluid |
| Dirty transmission oil - Fill up with fresh transmission oil |
| Gears are defective or backlash is incorrect - Change the gears or adjust backlash correctly |
| Worn or damaged shift forks - Replace the shift forks |
| Gaskets or seals are damaged - Change defective seal or gaskets |
| Cracked transmission housing - Housing needs to be replaced |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Hydraulic system is too hot |
| Incorrect hydraulic system pressure setting - Change the pressure settings |
| Misadjusted or defective main relief valve - Adjust relief valve or change if required |
| Hydraulic fluid is contaminated - Fill up with new hydraulic fluid |
| Air trapped in the hydraulic system - Inspect the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
| Hydraulic fluid pressure too low |
| Hydraulic oil level is low - Check oil level and add hydraulic oil as required |
| Dirty hydraulic oil filter - Replace filter element or clean if required |
| Hydraulic pump failure - Flow-rate hydraulic pump and replace pump if necessary |
| Hydraulic control valve is defective or set improper - Replace or adjust properly |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary |
| Hydraulic lines are leaking - Inspect hydraulic system for leaks and repair it |
| Hitch won't lift or lifts slowly |
| Lack of hydraulic oil - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
| Hydraulic oil is too cold - Allow oil to warm |
| Hydraulic fluid filter is clogged - Clean or replace the hydraulic filter |
| Hydraulic pump malfunction - Test the pump flow rate and install new pump if required |
| Main relief valve is defective or unadjusted - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary |
| Hydraulic control valve is not set properly or defective - Adjust correctly or change |
| Hydraulic cylinder is faulty - Check cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if necessary |
| Broken or loose suction line - Retighten or change |
| 3-point hitch lowers slowly or won't lower |
| Defective or not adjusted hydraulic control valve - Replace or set correctly |
| Hydraulic cylinder failure - Check the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if necessary |
| Damaged hitch rock shaft - Install a new shaft |
| Damaged mechanical components of the hitch - Replace worn or faulty hitch components |
| Hitch is lowered or raised jerkily |
| Aeration in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
| Contaminated hydraulic oil - Change hydraulic oil |
| Hydraulic pump failure - Flow-rate hydraulic pump and replace pump if necessary |
| Hydraulic control valve is faulty or out of adjustment - Replace or adjust correctly |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Inspect cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Stiff steering |
| Steering column is damaged or incorrectly assembled - Steering column must be assembled correctly or changed |
| Air trapped in the steering system - Bleed the steering system |
| Incorrect toe-in adjustment - Adjust toe-in properly |
| Front tires are worn out - Install new tires |
| Steering pump is worn - Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced |
| Steering valve assembly is worn or defective - Replace or repair steering valve as required |
| Worn steering valve cylinder parts - Repair steering valve cylinder |
| Not enough steering fluid - Fill up steering fluid to required level |
| Steering system oil leakage - Tighten the steering hose and pipe joints |
| Excessive steering wheel free play |
| Steering column coupling or shaft has maximum wear - Change faulty part |
| Worn or damaged steering valve assembly - Repair or replace the steering valve |
| Faulty steering valve cylinder components - Repair steering valve cylinder |
| Steering pump is worn - Replace or repair steering pump |
| Worn or faulty steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Replace failed part |
| Front wheels wander to right or left |
| Tire pressure is low - Tires need to be inflated |
| Improper toe-in adjustment - Check toe-in and correct |
| Faulty or worn steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Replace damaged component |
| Damaged or worn steering valve assembly - Inspect and change as required |
| Faulty steering valve cylinder - Replace or repair steering valve cylinder |
| Defective or improperly adjusted front hub bearings - Replace or adjust the bearings correctly |
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