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John Deere 4010 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere 4010 is a New Generation series row crop tractor. This model was
manufactured from 1960 to 1963. The JD 4010 tractor is equipped with a 380 cubic
inches (6.2 L) John Deere 4 cycle 6-cylinder water-cooled naturally aspirated
diesel engine, or 302 cubic inches (4.9 L) John Deere 4 cycle 6-cylinder
gasoline engine.
The diesel engine has a cylinder bore of 4.15" (105 mm), piston stroke
of 4.78" (121 mm), and rated power of 88 hp (65.2 kW). The gasoline
engine has a cylinder bore of 4.03" (102 mm), piston stroke of 4.03"
(102 mm), and rated power of 87 hp (64.4 kW).
The Syncro Range transmission includes a dry clutch and partially
synchronized gearbox with 8 forward and 3 reverse gears. Max. forward
speed - 14.3 mph (22.9 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 8.5 mph (13.7
km/h). The closed center hydraulic system used a pump with fluid flow
rate of 13 gal/min (49.2 l/min). The hydraulic pressure is 2320 psi (160
bar). The John Deere 4010 was equipped with a power assist steering,
differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, 6.00x16 front tires, and 13.6x38
rear tires. The wheelbase is 99.3 inches (2520 mm).
Diesel Engine Troubleshooting |
Engine won't start or difficult to start |
Fuel filter is clogged - Service the filter |
Closed fuel supply valve - Open supply valve to inject fuel |
Fuel lines leaking air - Tighten clamps, change faulty pipes |
Clogged fuel injectors - Service or change fuel injectors |
Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Install a new fuel pump or repair |
Poor compression - Check cylinder block and change faulty parts |
Engine shuts off unexpectedly during operation |
Engine is not preheated - Warm up engine as required |
Water, dirt, or air in fuel system - Drain, flush, fill, and bleed system |
Uneven fuel injections - Repair or adjustment |
Plugged fuel filter - Clean the filter or install new filter element |
Faulty or dirty injectors - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
Diesel engine stalls after starting |
Incorrectly set fuel injection pump timing - Check and correct adjustments |
Clogged fuel filter element - Clean the filter element |
Fuel injector nozzles are damaged - Inspect injector nozzles and change if required |
Fuel injection pump is broken - Change pump or rebuild it |
Air cleaner element is dirty - Change or service air cleaner element |
Low idle speed setting is not correct - Adjust low idling as recommended |
Fuel injection pump damage - Replace or rebuild injection pump |
Clogged or defective injector nozzles - Change injector nozzles |
Excessive valve clearance - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
Engine has a lack of coolant - The cooling system needs to be refilled. Check for coolant leaks |
Cooling system is dirty or cooling parts are failed - Flush cooling system or replace faulty parts |
Engine oil insufficient - Need to add engine oil |
Worn fan belt or incorrect belt tension - Adjust correctly or replace the belt |
Thermostat is defective - Check and change if necessary |
Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Clean or replace fuel injectors |
Fuel injection pressure is wrong - Check the fuel injection pressure and adjust if necessary |
Air filter element is dirty - Replace or clean the air filter element |
Clogged oil filter element - Change or service engine oil filter |
Engine overload - Reduce the load or operate the tractor in lower gears |
Valve clearance is not correct - Check and adjust as required |
Low idle speed setting is not correct - Adjustment required |
Clogged fuel hoses or pipes - Service fuel pipes and hoses |
Engine losing compression: Worn or damaged valves - Install new valves |
Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
Timing of fuel injection pump is wrong - Fuel pump timing settings need to be corrected |
Fuel injector nozzles are damaged - Change or clean injector nozzles |
Not enough engine oil - Add oil to the engine crankcase |
Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature - Warm up the engine |
Worn main bearings or crankshaft - Need to install new components |
Stuck or worn piston rings - Piston rings replacement required |
Loose flywheel screws - Inspect the flywheel screws and tighten securely |
High engine oil consumption |
Oil leaking: Gaskets or seals may be damaged - Defective components must be replaced |
Crankcase oil too light - Use correct viscosity oil |
Stuck or worn piston rings - Piston rings replacement required |
Worn valve guides and valve stems - Valves need to be changed |
Scored pistons or cylinder liners - Check pistons and liners, change as required |
Electrical System Troubleshooting |
Battery will not charge |
Battery bad cell - Install a new battery |
Damaged battery cable harness - Check electrical cables for damage, repair or replace |
Battery terminals and cables are loose or corroded - Cables and terminals must be tightened or cleaned |
Belt is defective or belt tension is improperly adjusted Adjust belt tension properly or change belt |
Starter motor cranks slow |
Low battery output voltage - Battery is drained, charge it |
Battery drains quickly - Battery needs to be serviced or replaced |
Damaged battery wiring harness - Inspect wiring for damage, replace or repair |
Corroded or loose terminals and cables - Clean or tighten cables and terminals |
Low battery output voltage - Low battery charging, charge as required |
Drained or worn battery - Recharge or replace battery |
Defective starter motor - Starter needs to be replaced |
Incorrectly connected or disconnected wires - Check battery wires and connect correctly |
Transmission Troubleshooting |
Hard shifting |
Worn or misadjusted clutch - Adjust clutch or change if necessary |
Gear shift linkage is damaged or loose - Replace or repair the shift linkage |
Worn or damaged shift forks - Shift forks need to be changed |
Gearshift mechanism is worn out - Repair or replace worn components if required |
Transmission oil pressure is insufficient |
Oil level is low - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
Plugged transmission fluid filter (if equipped) - Clean or replace the transmission fluid filter |
Relief valve failure - Install a new relief valve |
Bearings are worn or damaged - Bearings replacement required |
Not enough oil in transmission - Correct the transmission oil level |
Dirty transmission fluid - Change transmission fluid |
Backlash is incorrect or gears are worn - Set backlash properly or change the gears |
Shift forks are damaged or worn - Change defective shift forks |
Transmission fluid leaking |
Broken gaskets or seals - Install new components |
Transmission case is cracked - Replace case or transmission assembly |
Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
Hydraulic system overheated |
Hydraulic system pressure is not corrected - The pressure must be adjusted correctly |
Main relief valve is faulty or misadjusted - Adjust or replace the relief valve |
Hydraulic oil contamination - Change the oil |
Air in hydraulic system - Check the suction line, pump seals, and fittings |
Low hydraulic system pressure |
Not enough hydraulic fluid in the system - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
Hydraulic fluid filter element clogging - Service the hydraulic filter or change if required |
Faulty hydraulic oil pump - Test the pump flow rate and install new pump if required |
Hydraulic spool valve block is defective or set improper - Adjust properly or change |
Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Check the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if necessary |
Hydraulic pipes are leaking - Detect leaks in the system and fix it |
Hitch cannot be lifted or lifting is too slow |
Hydraulic fluid level is insufficient - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
Hydraulic fluid is too cold - Allow fluid to warm |
Hydraulic oil filter clogging - Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary |
Hydraulic pump failure - Flow-rate pump and change pump if necessary |
Unadjusted or defective main relief valve - Replace or set up the relief valve |
Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve - Set correctly or replace |
Defective hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary |
Loose or damaged suction line - Tighten or replace |
Hitch does not lower or lowers very slowly |
Hydraulic control valve block is defective or set improper - Adjust correctly or change |
Broken hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary |
Hitch cross shaft is damaged - Install a new shaft |
Internal mechanical failure of the hitch - Change worn or defective hitch parts |
Hitch jerks when lower or lift |
Air leaks in hydraulic system - Inspect the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals |
Hydraulic fluid is dirty - Hydraulic fluid change required |
Hydraulic pump not working - Test pump flow rate and replace pump if required |
Hydraulic control valve is defective or set improper - Replace or set properly |
Broken hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
Steering System Troubleshooting |
Hard Steering |
Damaged or improperly installed steering column - Reinstall or replace the steering column |
Aeration in steering system - Bleed air |
Toe-in adjustment is incorrect - Adjust toe-in wheels properly |
Tire pressure is improper - Inflate the tires properly |
Steering pump failure - Repair or replace steering pump |
Worn or defective steering valve assembly - Change or repair steering valve if required |
Worn steering valve cylinder parts - Defective steering valve cylinder components must be replaced |
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 |
Steering wheel has too much free-play |
Worn steering column shaft or coupling - Change faulty component |
Defective or worn steering valve assembly - Replace or repair steering valve as required |
Faulty steering valve cylinder components - Change defective steering valve cylinder components |
Defective hydraulic steering pump - Replace or repair steering pump |
Steering tie-rod ends or linkage are defective - Change failed component |
Tractor pulls to right or left |
Tires are deflated - Need to inflate tires |
Improper toe-in - Adjust toe-in correctly |
Worn or faulty steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Change failed component |
Worn or damaged steering valve assembly - Repair or replace the steering valve |
Steering valve cylinder failure - Change or repair steering valve cylinder |
Front hub bearings are defective or improperly adjusted - Install new bearings or adjust it correctly |
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