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John Deere 3130 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere 3130 is a 2WD or 4WD farm tractor. This model was manufactured from
1973 to 1979. The JD 3130 tractor is powered by John Deere 6.329D 4-cycle
six-cylinder liquid cooled diesel engine with maximum output power of 96 hp
(71.1 kilowatt) and 310.5 Nm (229 lb-ft) of peak torque at 1210 rpm.
The John Deere 3130 is fitted with 2 transmission options: Hi-Lo
transmission with 12 forward and 6 reverse gears, and 6x3 sliding gear
transmission. Max. forward speed - 15.4 mph (27.4 km/h), maximum reverse
speed - 5.2 mph (8.3 km/h).
The closed center hydraulic system used a piston pump with fluid flow
rate of 23 gpm (87 lpm). The rear lift capacity is 7450 lbs (3380 kg)
at lift pin. The 4x4 models are equipped with 12.4x24 front tyres and
16.9x38 rear tyres. The 7.50x18 front tyres and 18.4x34 rear tyres fit
4x2 tractors. The wheelbase is 96.9" (2455 mm). The tractor is
compatible with JD 148 front end loader. The loader has 5ft, 6ft, 7ft
and 8ft buckets and lift capacity to full height of 3100 lbs (1406 kg).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine doesn't start or hard to start |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Service the filter |
| No fuel injection - Open fuel cock to inject fuel |
| There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system |
| Clogged or damaged injectors - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
| Defective fuel injection pump - Repair or replace injection pump |
| Poor compression - Inspect cylinder block and replace worn components |
| Engine stalls during operation |
| Engine not warmed up - Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Fuel injection failed - Use correct settings |
| Fuel filter clogging - Service or replace the filter |
| Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
| Diesel starts but suddenly stops |
| Timing of fuel injection pump is not adjusted - Fuel pump timing settings need to be corrected |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Service or replace the filter |
| Fuel injector nozzles are faulty - Check and change nozzles as required |
| Fuel injection pump is defective - Repair or install a new fuel pump |
| Clogged air cleaner - Service or change air cleaner |
| Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Correct the settings |
| Damaged fuel injection pump - Rebuild or replace pump |
| Fuel injector nozzles are damaged or dirty - Test injector nozzles and replace as required |
| Valve clearance is out of adjustment - Check and adjust as required |
| Insufficient coolant fluid - Fill radiator to proper level. Any leaks must be repaired |
| Cooling system parts are failed or system is clogged - Flush cooling system or change faulty components |
| Lack of engine oil - Fill up the oil to required level |
| Fan belt tension is unadjusted or belt is damaged - Adjust correctly or change the belt |
| Thermostat fault - Install new thermostat |
| Clogged or damaged injectors - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
| Incorrect fuel injection pressure - Correct the pressure settings |
| Clogged air filter - Replace or service air filter element |
| Clogged oil filter - Clean or replace engine oil filter element |
| Engine is under excessive load - Reduce the load or operate the tractor in lower gears |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
| Too low idle RPM - Adjust the low idle speed |
| Fuel hoses or pipes clogging - Clean fuel pipes and hoses |
| Engine compression too low: Valves are faulty or leaking - Change the valves |
| Incorrect setting of fuel injection pump timing - Check and correct adjustments |
| Damaged or clogged injector nozzles - Install new set of properly balanced nozzles |
| Not enough engine oil - Fill up the engine oil |
| Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature -
Warm up the engine as required |
| Crankshaft or main bearings wear - Need to install new components |
| Worn or broken piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
| Loose flywheel screws - Inspect the flywheel screws and tighten securely |
| Engine oil consumption is too high |
| External oil leaks: Gaskets or seals are excessively worn - Install new components |
| Improper oil viscosity - Use correct viscosity oil |
| Stuck or worn piston rings - Change the piston rings as required |
| Worn valve stems and valve guides - Need to replace the valves |
| Damaged cylinder liners or pistons - Check pistons and liners, replace as required |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery will not charge |
| Defective battery - Change the battery |
| Damaged battery electrical wire harness - Inspect electrical wires for damage, change or repair |
| Corroded or loose cables and terminals - Tighten or clean cables and terminals |
| Belt wear or improper belt tension adjustment - Adjust belt tension as required or replace belt |
| Battery voltage is low - Charge the battery |
| Battery runs out quickly - Service battery or change it |
| Bad battery electrical wire harness - Check wires for malfunctions, repair or replace |
| Loose or corroded terminals and cables - Tighten or service cables and terminals |
| Starter motor is not working |
| Battery power is low - Recharge the battery |
| Drained or worn battery - Change or recharge battery |
| Starter motor failure - Repair or install a new starter |
| Incorrectly connected or disconnected wires - Check battery wires and connect correctly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Gears are hard to shift |
| Clutch is unadjusted or worn - Replace or adjust clutch |
| Gear shift linkage is stuck or damaged - Service or change the shift linkage |
| Bent or worn shift forks - Shift forks need to be changed |
| Faulty parts in the gear shifting mechanism - Change faulty parts |
| Transmission oil pressure is insufficient |
| Not enough oil in transmission - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
| Clogged transmission fluid filter element (if fitted) - Change or clean the transmission fluid filter |
| Damaged relief valve - Install a new relief valve |
| Transmission makes excessive noise |
| Bearings are worn or damaged - Change the bearings |
| Fluid level is low - Fill system with correct transmission fluid level |
| Dirty transmission oil - Transmission oil must be changed |
| Damaged gears or improper backlash - Set backlash correctly or change the gears |
| Bent or worn shift forks - Install new shift forks |
| Worn gaskets or seals - Replace worn seal or gaskets |
| Cracked transmission housing - Housing needs to be replaced |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Hydraulic system is too hot |
| Hydraulic system pressure is not corrected - The pressure must be adjusted correctly |
| Main relief valve malfunction or incorrect adjustment - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary |
| Hydraulic oil is dirty - Hydraulic oil change required |
| Air enters in hydraulic system - Inspect the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings |
| Insufficient hydraulic fluid pressure |
| Not enough hydraulic fluid in the system - Need to add fluid |
| Hydraulic fluid filter element clogging - Change the hydraulic filter element or service if required |
| Hydraulic pump malfunction - Test pump flow rate and replace pump if required |
| Defective or not adjusted hydraulic spool valve - Change or set correctly |
| Hydraulic cylinder is defective - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Leakage in hydraulic lines - Find leaks in hydraulic system and repair it |
| Hitch won't lift or lifts slowly |
| Lack of hydraulic fluid - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
| Cold oil in hydraulic system - Wait for oil to warm up |
| Hydraulic oil filter element clogging - Clean or replace the hydraulic filter |
| Defective hydraulic pump - Check pump flow and install new pump if necessary |
| Unadjusted or defective main relief valve - Set up or change the relief valve |
| Defective or incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve block - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder failure - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary |
| Damaged or loose suction line - Tighten or change |
| Hitch not dropping or hitch drops slowly |
| Hydraulic control valve is faulty or out of adjustment - Replace or set correctly |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
| Damaged hitch rock shaft - Replace the shaft |
| The hitch is defective if there is internal mechanical damage - Change defective or worn hitch components |
| Hitch is lowered or raised jerkily |
| Hydraulic system sucks air - Check the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings |
| Contaminated hydraulic oil - Change hydraulic oil |
| Hydraulic pump failure - Check hydraulic pump flow and replace pump if necessary |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is not set properly or defective - Replace or adjust correctly |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Excessive effort to steer |
| Defective or incorrectly installed steering column - Reinstall the steering column or change it |
| Air in steering system - Bleed the steering system |
| Toe-in adjustment is incorrect - Adjust toe-in properly |
| Deflated front tyres - Inflate tyres as needed |
| Steering pump is worn - Install a new hydraulic steering pump |
| Damaged or worn steering control unit - Replace or repair steering unit as required |
| Faulty steering box components - Replace defective components of power steering box |
| Insufficient steering fluid - Fill up the steering fluid |
| Steering system oil leakage - Tighten the steering hose and line joints |
| Steering wheel has too much free-play |
| Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out - Replace faulty part |
| Faulty or worn steering control unit - Repair or replace the steering unit |
| Damaged steering box parts - Defective power steering box components must be replaced |
| Steering pump is worn - Install a new hydraulic steering pump |
| Steering tie-rod ends or linkage are defective - Change failed part |
| Tractor pulls to left or right |
| Tires are improperly inflated - Inflate as necessary |
| Incorrect toe-in - Check and adjust toe-in |
| Faulty or worn steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Change failed component |
| Faulty steering box components - Replace defective parts of power steering box |
| Steering control unit is worn or defective - Change or repair steering unit if required |
| Improperly adjusted or worn front hub bearings - Replace the bearings or adjust it properly |
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