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John Deere 6200 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere 6200 is a 6000 series utility tractor. This model was manufactured
from 1993 to 1998. The John Deere 6200 tractor is powered by 239 cu.in
(3.9L) John Deere CD4039 4-cycle 4-cylinder turbocharged liquid cooled diesel
engine with a maximum power of 89 hp (66.4 kW).
The John Deere 6200 is
fitted with four types of transmission. Type 1: 12x4 SyncroPlus fully
synchronized transmission. Type 2: 16x16 PowrQuad partial powershift
transmission.
Type 3: 15x5 SyncroPlus fully synchronized transmission. Type 4: 20x20 PowrQuad
partial powershift transmission.
Max forward speed - 18.7 mph (30.1
km/h), max reverse speed - 18.6 mph (29.9 km/h). The closed center hydraulic
system with pressure flow compensated includes an axial piston pump with a
flow of 18 gpm (68.1 lpm) or 25 gpm (94.6 lpm). The main relief pressure is 200
bar (2900 psi). The John Deere 6200 is equipped with a hydrostatic power
steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, 7.50-18 (2WD) or 12.4-24 (4WD)
front tires, and 18.4x30 rear tires. The wheel base is 94.6" (2400 mm).
The
tractor is compatible with a John Deere 620 front-end loader with lift capacity
to full height of 2707 lbs (1227 kg), John Deere 640 front-end loader with lift
capacity to full height of 2970 lbs (1347 kg) for NSL system or 3243 lbs (1471
kg) for MSL system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or hard to start |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Clean the filter or install new filter element |
| No fuel supply from the tank - Open the fuel supply valve |
| Water, dirt, or air in fuel system - Drain, flush, fill, and bleed system |
| Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Clean or replace fuel injectors |
| Fuel injection pump malfunction - Rebuild or change fuel pump |
| Bad compression - Check and replace worn parts |
| Engine stops running unexpectedly |
| Engine is not preheated - Warm up to required temperature |
| Air in fuel lines - Bleed fuel lines |
| Improper fuel injection - Fuel injection settings required |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Clean the filter or install new filter element |
| Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Service or change fuel injectors |
| Diesel engine stalls after starting |
| Unadjusted fuel injection pump timing - Check the fuel injection pump timing setting |
| Fuel filter clogging - Replace filter element |
| Clogged or defective injector nozzles - Replace fuel injector nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Rebuild or replace pump |
| Air cleaner element is clogged - Clean or replace the air cleaner element |
| Low idle speed set incorrectly - Adjust the low idle speed |
| Faulty fuel injection pump - Replace injection pump or repair it |
| Fuel injector nozzles are damaged or dirty - Install new set of properly balanced nozzles |
| Valve out of adjustment - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
| Low engine coolant - Coolant needs to be refilled. Check system for leaks |
| Cooling system parts are failed or system is dirty - Service the cooling system or replace faulty components |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Checking oil level and add if necessary |
| Fan belt is damaged or belt tension is incorrect - Adjust correctly or change the belt |
| Thermostat is defective - Install new thermostat |
| Dirty or damaged injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Fuel injection pressure is wrong - Test fuel injection pressure and adjust it correctly |
| Air filter clogging - Service or change air filter |
| Plugged engine oil filter - Replace or clean engine oil filter element |
| Engine is overloaded - Change to lower gear or reduce load |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Adjustment required |
| Dirt in the hoses or pipes - Fuel hoses and pipes must be clean |
| Poor engine compression: Intake or exhaust valves are damaged - Have valves replaced |
| Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
| Fuel injection pump out of timing - Repair or replace fuel injection pump |
| Fuel injector nozzles are clogged or faulty - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles |
| Not enough engine oil - Fill up the engine oil |
| Engine is not preheated - Warm up to required temperature |
| Crankshaft or main bearings failure - Change or repair worn components |
| Defective or broken piston rings - Replace piston rings |
| 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 - Replace defective parts |
| Improper oil viscosity - Use oil of correct viscosity |
| Piston rings are stuck or worn - Have piston rings replaced |
| Valve guides or stems are damaged - Valves must be replaced |
| Scored pistons or cylinder liners - Inspect pistons and liners, replace as required |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery cannot be charged |
| Dead cell in battery - Use a new battery |
| Battery electrical wire harness damage - Check battery wires for damage, replace or change |
| Battery cables and terminals are loose or corroded - Terminals and cables need to be tightened or cleaned |
| Belt slipping or wrong belt tension adjustment - Adjust belt tension properly or change belt |
| Battery voltage is low - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Battery is draining quickly - Battery needs to be serviced or replaced |
| Battery cable harness failure - Check battery electrical cable for defects, replace or repair |
| Battery terminals and cables are corroded or loose - Terminals and cables need to be tightened or cleaned |
| Low battery output - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Drained or worn battery - Recharge or replace battery |
| Defective starter motor - Starter needs to be replaced |
| Cables harness is improperly connected or disconnected - Inspect cables harness and reconnect it properly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Difficulty shifting gears |
| Worn or misadjusted clutch - Clutch needs to be adjusted or changed |
| Gear shift linkage is stuck or worn - Replace or repair the shift linkage |
| Shift forks are damaged or worn - Shift forks need to be replaced |
| Gearshift mechanism failure - Change or repair failed components |
| Low transmission fluid pressure |
| Fluid level is low - Add transmission fluid as required |
| Transmission fluid filter element is dirty (if fitted) - Replace or clean transmission fluid filter |
| Relief valve failure - Install a new valve |
| Transmission is excessively noisy |
| Bearings are worn or cracked - Install new bearings |
| Oil level is low - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required |
| Contaminated transmission fluid - Transmission fluid must be changed |
| Worn gears or improper backlash - Change damaged gears or adjust backlash properly |
| Shift forks are damaged or worn - Replace defective shift forks |
| Gaskets or seals are damaged - Change defective seal or gaskets |
| Cracked transmission case - Install a new transmission case |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Excessive hydraulic system heat |
| The system pressure has not been corrected - Make the correct settings |
| Main relief valve is damaged or adjusted improperly - Set up or change the relief valve |
| Hydraulic fluid is dirty - Hydraulic fluid change required |
| Air leaks in hydraulic system - Inspect the suction line, pump seals, and fittings |
| Hydraulic oil pressure too low |
| Not enough hydraulic fluid in the system - Add fluid to the hydraulic system |
| Hydraulic fluid filter clogging - Clean or change hydraulic filter |
| Hydraulic pump malfunction - Test the pump flow rate and change pump if required |
| Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic spool valve - Change or adjust correctly |
| Hydraulic cylinder is not working - Check cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary |
| Leakage in hydraulic lines - Find leaks in hydraulic system and repair it |
| Hitch cannot be raised or raising is too slowly |
| Not enough hydraulic fluid in the system - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
| Cold hydraulic fluid - Warm up the fluid |
| Hydraulic fluid filter element is dirty - Change hydraulic filter element or clean if necessary |
| Damaged hydraulic oil pump - Flow-rate pump and change pump if necessary |
| Unadjusted or defective main relief valve - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary |
| Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve - Change or adjust properly |
| Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Inspect cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required |
| Broken or disconnected suction line - Connect or replace |
| Hitch won't lower or lowers slowly |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is defective or set improper - Adjust properly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Hitch cross shaft is worn - Replace the shaft |
| Damaged mechanical components of the hitch - Change damaged or worn hitch components |
| Hitch jerks when drop or lift |
| Hydraulic system sucks air - Check the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
| Hydraulic fluid contamination - Change hydraulic fluid |
| Hydraulic pump failure - Check pump flow and change pump if necessary |
| Hydraulic control valve block is defective or set improper - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Check the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if necessary |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Steering is hard |
| Steering column is broken or incorrectly fitted - Steering column needs to be refit correctly or replaced |
| Air enters in steering system - Bleed air |
| Not adjusted toe-in - Adjust toe-in wheels properly |
| Front tires are worn out - Install new tires |
| Hydraulic steering pump is defective - Install a new hydraulic steering pump |
| Defective or worn hydrostatic steering unit - Replace or repair steering unit as required |
| Low steering fluid level - Fill the steering system with fluid |
| Steering system oil leakage - Tighten connections of hydraulic hoses and pipes in steering system |
| Excessive play in steering |
| Steering column coupling or shaft has maximum wear - Change defective component |
| Damaged or worn hydrostatic steering unit - Check and replace as required |
| Steering pump stopped working - Steering pump needs to be repaired or replaced |
| Steering linkage or tie-rod ends are defective - Replace damaged component |
| Tractor pulls to right or left |
| Front tires are worn out - Install new tires |
| Improper toe-in adjustment - Adjust toe-in wheels properly |
| Steering linkage or tie-rod ends are worn - Replace failed component |
| Hydrostatic steering unit has wear or damage - Inspect and replace as required |
| Steering cylinder failure - Replace or repair hydraulic steering cylinder |
| Front hub bearings are damaged or incorrectly adjusted - Adjust correctly or change bearings |
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