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John Deere 3650 Troubleshooting

The John Deere 3650 utility tractor was manufactured from 1986 to 1993. The components of JD 3650 powerline system: John Deere 6359 TL 4-stroke six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and Power Synchron partial power shift transmission with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears.

A 359 cubic inches engine power rating is 114 Hp (85,3 kW) at 2400 rpm. Max. forward speed - 18,6 mph (30 kph), max. reverse speed - 8,5 mph (13,7 kph). The closed center constant pressure hydraulic system used a piston pump with rated fluid flow of 11,6 gpm (44 lpm).

The hydraulic system pressure is 2700 psi (186 bar). The four-wheel drive John Deere 3650 tractor is equipped with 16.9x24 front tyres and 520/70x38 rear tyres. The 4WD wheelbase is 101,8 inches (2580 mm).

Engine Troubleshooting
Diesel won't start or hard to start
Clogged fuel filter element - Change the filter element
Closed fuel cock - Open fuel on-off cock to inject fuel
Fuel lines leaking air - Tighten clamps, change faulty pipes
Dirty or faulty injectors - Service or change fuel injectors
Fuel injection pump damage - Install a new pump or rebuild
Poor compression - Check and change damaged parts
Engine stalls while running
Engine has not warmed up to the recommended temperature - Warm up the engine
Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air
Uneven fuel injections - Repair or adjustment
Fuel filter is clogged - Filter maintenance required
Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary
Diesel starts and immediately shuts off
Fuel injection pump timing is incorrect - Repair or replace fuel injection pump
Clogged fuel filter element - Replace filter element
Fuel injector nozzles are clogged or faulty - Test injector nozzles and replace as required
Faulty fuel injection pump - Change or repair the pump
Air cleaner element clogging - Change or replace air cleaner element
Engine stops at idle
Too low idle RPM - Test and adjust
Fuel injection pump is faulty - Replace injection pump or repair it
Fuel injector nozzles are dirty or defective - Service or replace injector nozzles
Improper valve clearance - Check and adjust
Engine overheats
Lack of coolant in cooling system - Fill the cooling system. Check system for leaks
Cooling system parts are defective or system is clogged - Change faulty components or service cooling system
Low engine oil level - Fill up the engine oil
Fan belt tension is improper or belt is defective - Adjust correctly or replace the belt
Thermostat malfunction - Check thermostat, replace if necessary
Engine lacks power
Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary
Improper fuel injection pressure - Adjust pressure to proper level
Air filter element is dirty - Replace or service air filter element
Dirty oil filter - Clean or replace engine oil filter element
Engine is overloaded - Change to lower gear or reduce load
Valve clearance is not correct - Correct valve clearance needs to be set
Low idle speed set incorrectly - Correct the settings
Restricted fuel pipes or hoses - Service fuel pipes and hoses
Loss of compression: Leaking or faulty valves - Change the valves
Abnormal engine knocking or noise
Fuel injection pump timing is incorrect - Adjust the fuel injection pump timing correctly
Fuel injector nozzles are clogged or faulty - Test injector nozzles and replace as required
Engine oil level is insufficient - Need to add engine oil
Engine is cold - Warm up the engine
Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Have bearings or crankshaft replaced
Piston rings are worn or broken - Replace the piston rings as required
Flywheel bolts are loose - Bolts need to be tightened
Diesel engine consuming too much oil
Oil leaks: Worn gaskets or seals - Install new components
Oil viscosity is wrong - Use oil of correct viscosity
Piston rings are defective or worn - Have piston rings replaced
Valve stems or guides are damaged - Replace the valves
Scored cylinder liners or pistons - Check liners and pistons, install new components as required


Electrical System Troubleshooting
Battery is not charging
Battery bad cell - Battery change required
Bad battery wiring harness - Inspect wiring for malfunctions, replace or repair
Loose or corroded cables and terminals - Clean or tighten cables and terminals
Improper belt tension adjustment or damaged belt - Adjust belt tension properly or change belt
Starter turning slow
Low battery capacity - Battery is drained, charge it
Battery runs out quickly - Service battery or change it
Damaged battery electrical wire harness - Inspect electrical wires for damage, change or repair
Battery cables and terminals are corroded or loose - Terminals and cables need to be tightened or cleaned
Starter motor won't turn
Low battery output voltage - Low battery charging, charge as required
Drained or worn battery - Charge or change the battery
Faulty starter motor - Starter should be changed
Incorrectly connected or disconnected wires - Check battery wires and connect correctly

Transmission Troubleshooting
Hard shifting
Clutch is not adjusted or faulty - Adjust clutch or replace if required
Gear shift linkage is damaged or loose - Repair or change shift linkage
Shift forks are damaged or worn - Change the shift forks
Faulty gear shifting mechanism - Faulty parts must be changed
Transmission oil pressure is insufficient
Insufficient fluid supply - Fill system with correct transmission fluid level
Transmission oil filter clogging (if fitted) - Change or service the transmission oil filter
Relief valve sticking - Install a new valve
Transmission is making noise
Bearings are worn or broken - Faulty bearings should be replaced
Fluid level is low - Check and refill the transmission fluid
Dirty transmission oil - Transmission oil must be changed
Incorrect backlash or gears are defective - Set backlash properly or change the gears
Shift forks are worn or damaged - Shift forks need to be changed
External oil leaks
Gaskets or seals are broken - Replace worn gaskets or seal
Transmission housing is cracked - Replace housing or transmission assembly


Hydraulics Troubleshooting
Hydraulic system is too hot
Hydraulic system pressure is incorrect - Hydraulic pressure needs to be set correctly
Main relief valve is defective or unadjusted - Adjust or change relief valve
Dirty hydraulic oil - The oil must be changed
Air enters in hydraulic system - Inspect the suction line, pump seals, and fittings
Low hydraulic fluid pressure
Lack of hydraulic oil - Check oil level and add hydraulic oil as required
Hydraulic oil filter element is dirty - Clean the hydraulic filter element or replace if necessary
Defective hydraulic pump - Check pump capacity and change if necessary
Hydraulic control valve block is defective or set improper - Change or set correctly
Defective hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if necessary
Hydraulic piping leaks - Detect leaks in hydraulic system and repair it
3-point hitch won't raise or raises slowly
Not enough hydraulic fluid in the system - Need to add fluid
Hydraulic fluid is too cold - Allow fluid to warm
Hydraulic fluid filter is dirty - Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary
Hydraulic pump is faulty - Check hydraulic pump flow and replace pump if necessary
Main relief valve failure or incorrect setting - Replace or set up the relief valve
Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic spool valve - Set properly or replace
Hydraulic cylinder is broken - Inspect cylinder components for wear or damage and change if required
Broken or disconnected suction line - Connect or replace
3-point hitch drops slowly or won't drop
Defective or not adjusted hydraulic spool valve - Change or adjust properly
Broken hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary
Worn hitch rock shaft - Change the shaft
Mechanical parts of the hitch are damaged - Replace faulty or worn hitch parts
Jerky lifting or lowering of 3-point hitch
Air enters in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings
Hydraulic oil contamination - Change the oil
Defective hydraulic pump - Flow-rate hydraulic pump and replace pump if necessary
Hydraulic spool valve is defective or set improper - Adjust properly or change
Hydraulic cylinder is broken - Inspect cylinder components for wear or damage and change if required

Steering System Troubleshooting
Steering is difficult
Steering column is damaged or improperly mounted - Replace the steering column or mount it properly
Air enters in steering system - Air-bleed steering system
Incorrect toe-in - Check toe-in and correct
Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate the tires correctly
Steering pump is worn - Steering pump needs to be replaced or repaired
Hydrostatic steering unit is damaged or worn - Replace or repair steering unit as required
Steering oil level is low - Fill up steering oil to required level
Steering system oil leakage - Tighten the steering pipe and hose joints
Excessive free play of steering wheel
Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out - Change faulty component
Hydrostatic steering unit is worn or defective - Repair or change the steering unit
Steering pump stopped working - Repair or replace steering pump
Steering tie-rod ends or linkage are worn - Replace failed part
Tractor is pulling to right or left
Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate the tires correctly
Not adjusted toe-in - Check toe-in and correct
Worn or faulty steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Change damaged part
Damaged or worn hydrostatic steering unit - Inspect and replace as required
Steering cylinder malfunction - Change or repair steering cylinder
Incorrectly adjusted or worn front hub bearings - Change or adjust the bearings properly

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