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John Deere 3025E Troubleshooting
The
John Deere 3025E is a 4WD compact utility tractor from 3E series. This model was
manufactured between 2017 and 2021. The John Deere 3025E powerline components: a
100.2 cu.in (1.6L) Yanmar 3TNV88F 4-cycle three-cylinder direct injection
naturally aspirated liquid-cooled diesel engine with maximum power of 24.7 hp
(18.4 kW), and 2-range hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and
reverse gears.
The engine has a high pressure common rail fuel system, forced
lubrication with trochoid pump, and air cleaner with dual dry element.
The maximum travel speed (forward and reverse): 14.1 mph (22.7 km/h) /
13 mph (21 km/h). The open center hydraulic system includes a dual gear
pump with fluid flow rate of 5.3 gpm (20.2 lpm). The hydraulic pressure
is 172 bar (2500 psi).
The John Deere 3025E is equipped with a power steering system, wet disc
brakes, 7.00x14 (AG) or 27x8.50-15 (Turf) front tires, and 11.2x24 (AG)
or 41x14.00-20 (Turf) rear tires. The wheelbase is 60" (1520 mm). The
tractor is compatible with a John Deere 300E front-end loader with lift
capacity to full height of 1186 lbs (537 kg) and breakout force of 1704
lbs (772 kg).
Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine is not starting or hard starting |
Fuel filter plugging - Service the filter |
Fuel shut-off valve closed - Open the fuel shut-off valve |
Fuel lines leaking air - Tighten clamps, change faulty pipes |
Clogged or damaged injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Change or repair the pump |
Bad cylinder compression - Inspect cylinder block and change defective components |
Engine stops during operation |
Engine is cold - Warm up engine as required |
Fuel-line is leaking air - Retighten clamps, replace defective pipes |
Irregular fuel injection - Adjust fuel injection timing |
Dirty fuel filter element - Change filter element |
Clogged fuel injectors - Change fuel injectors |
Engine starts but then shuts off |
Timing of fuel injection pump is not adjusted - Check and correct adjustments |
Fuel filter is dirty - Clean or change the filter |
Clogged or defective injector nozzles - Replace fuel injector nozzles |
Fuel injection pump is damaged - Repair or replace injection pump |
Dirty air cleaner - Install new cleaner element or replace it |
Engine shuts off while idling |
Incorrect low idle setting - Correct the settings |
Fuel injection pump is defective - Replace injection pump or repair it |
Fuel injector nozzles are dirty or defective - Check and change nozzles as required |
Excessive valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance |
Low coolant level - Fill the cooling system. Inspect the system for leaks |
Cooling system is dirty or cooling parts are failed - Replace faulty parts or service cooling system |
Engine oil level is insufficient - Check and refill engine oil |
Worn fan belt or improper belt tension - Adjust belt tension properly or replace it |
Thermostat malfunction - Check and change if necessary |
Dirty or faulty injectors - Change fuel injectors |
Incorrect fuel injection pressure - Correct the pressure settings |
Dirty air filter element - Change or service air filter element |
Clogged oil filter element - Replace or clean engine oil filter element |
Diesel engine is overloaded - Change to lower gear or reduce load |
The valve clearance is incorrect - Have it adjusted |
Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Correct low idle adjustment |
Fuel hoses or pipes are clogged - Clean fuel pipes and hoses |
Poor engine compression: Leaking or faulty valves - Have valves replaced |
Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
Timing of fuel injection pump is wrong - Check and correct adjustments |
Fuel injector nozzles are dirty - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles |
Engine oil level low - Fill up the engine oil |
Engine is not fully warmed up - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine |
Main bearings or crankshaft are worn out - Change or repair worn components |
Damaged or defective piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
Loose flywheel screws - Check the flywheel screws and tighten as required |
Oil leakage: Gaskets or seals are excessively worn - Replace defective parts |
Crankcase oil too light - Use proper viscosity oil |
Piston rings are seized or worn - Change piston rings |
Valve stems or guides are damaged - Replace the valves |
Pistons or cylinder liners are damaged - Check liners and pistons, install new components as required |
Electrical System Troubleshooting |
Battery is not charging |
Battery bad cell - Battery change required |
Bad battery cable harness - Inspect cables for malfunctions, repair or change |
Loose or corroded terminals and cables - Clean or tighten terminals and cables |
Worn belt or improperly adjusted belt tension - Adjust belt tension properly or change belt |
Battery power is low - Charge the battery |
Battery discharges quickly - Service charging system or install new battery |
Damaged battery wiring harness - Inspect wiring for damage, replace or repair |
Loose or corroded battery cables and terminals - Tighten or service cables and terminals |
Battery voltage is low - Recharge the battery |
Discharged or worn battery - Charge or change the battery |
Starter motor is faulty - Starter needs to be replaced |
Cables harness is improperly connected or disconnected - Inspect cables harness and reconnect it properly |
Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
Hydrostatic transmission makes noise |
Transmission oil level is too low or oil is dirty - Top up to proper level or change oil |
Damaged or not adjusted speed control rod linkage - Adjust or replace control rod linkage |
Faulty relief valve - Install a new relief valve |
Transmission overload - Load needs to be reduced |
Transmission components are worn or damaged - Change or repair damaged parts |
Transmission fluid overheated |
Insufficient oil supply - Add transmission oil as required |
Transmission oil filter clogging - Change or service the transmission oil filter |
Damaged or clogged cooling components - Check all cooling components and clean or replace if required |
Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce loading |
Insufficient oil supply - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required |
Low charge pressure - Test charge pressure |
Worn or damaged relief valve - Replace valve as required |
Worn gaskets or seals - Change defective seal or gaskets |
High pressure inside the transmission case - Change or repair damaged parts |
Plugged transmission fluid return tube - Inspect tube and service if required |
Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
Hydraulic system overheated |
Incorrect hydraulic system pressure setting - Change the pressure settings |
Main relief valve failure or incorrect setting - Adjust relief valve or change if required |
Hydraulic oil contamination - Change the oil |
Air trapped in the hydraulic system - Inspect the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals |
Hydraulic oil pressure is low |
Not enough hydraulic oil in the system - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
Dirty hydraulic oil filter - Hydraulic filter maintenance required |
Defective hydraulic pump - Test the pump flow rate and change pump if required |
Defective or incorrect setting hydraulic control valve block - Change or adjust correctly |
Defective hydraulic cylinder - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
Hydraulic piping leaks - Inspect hydraulic system for leaks and repair it |
Three-point hitch lifting is too slow or cannot be lifted |
Hydraulic oil level is low - Add oil to the hydraulic system |
Cold oil in hydraulic system - Wait for oil to warm up |
Hydraulic fluid filter is clogged - Replace filter element or clean if required |
Defective hydraulic pump - Check the pump capacity and replace pump if required |
Unadjusted or defective main relief valve - Set up or change the relief valve |
Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic spool valve - Adjust correctly or replace |
Broken hydraulic cylinder - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
Broken or disconnected suction line - Connect or replace |
3-point hitch lowers slowly or won't lower |
Hydraulic spool valve block is not set properly or defective - Replace or adjust properly |
Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Check the cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
Worn lift arm shaft - Install a new shaft |
Internal mechanical malfunction with hitch - Replace faulty or worn hitch parts |
Hitch jerks when drop or lift |
Air leaks in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings |
Hydraulic oil is contaminated - Fill up with fresh hydraulic oil |
Hydraulic pump malfunction - Test pump performance and replace pump if necessary |
Hydraulic control valve block is not set properly or defective - Adjust properly or replace |
Broken hydraulic cylinder - Inspect the cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required |
Steering System Troubleshooting |
Steering wheel is difficult to turn |
Steering column is broken or incorrectly fitted - Steering column needs to be refit correctly or replaced |
Aeration in steering system - Bleed the system of air |
Not adjusted toe-in - Check and adjust toe-in |
Tires are improperly inflated - Inflate as necessary |
Hydraulic steering pump is defective - Repair or change steering pump |
Worn or damaged power steering control valve - Replace or repair steering valve as required |
Relief valve malfunction or seizing - Service or replace the relief valve |
Low steering fluid level - Fill the steering system with fluid |
Steering system has oil leaks - Tighten the steering hose and pipe joints |
Steering wheel has too much free-play |
Worn steering column coupling or shaft - Change faulty component |
Defective or worn power steering control valve - Repair or change the steering valve |
Steering pump is worn - Check the steering pump and replace if necessary |
Steering tie-rod ends or linkage are defective - Change failed component |
Tractor pulls to right or left |
Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires as necessary |
Improper toe-in adjustment - Adjust toe-in correctly |
Worn or faulty steering tie-rod ends or linkage - Replace failed component |
Faulty or worn power steering control valve - Change or repair steering valve if required |
Damaged steering cylinder - Repair or change steering cylinder |
Front hub bearings are incorrectly adjusted or worn - Change or adjust bearings correctly |
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