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John Deere 6210 Troubleshooting
The
John Deere 6210 is a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive utility tractor from 6000
Ten series. This model was manufactured between 1999 and 2002. The JD 6210
tractor is powered by John Deere 4045T 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine
with a max output power of 90 hp (67.1 kW) and 372 Nm (274 lb-ft) of peak torque
at 1900 rev/min.
The John Deere 6210 is fitted with 3 types of transmission. 1st type:
12x4 SyncroPlus fully synchronized transmission. 2nd type: 16x16
SyncroPlus PowrReverser 4-speed powershift transmission.
3rd type: PowrQuad 4-speed powershift transmission with 24 forward and
24 reverse gears. The maximum forward speed - 25 mph (40.2 kph), maximum
reverse speed - 25 mph (40.2 kph). The closed center pressure-flow
compensating hydraulic system includes a variable displacement pump with
a rated fluid flow of 25.4 gpm (96.1 lpm) or 18.9 gpm (71.5 lpm). The
hydraulic pressure is 200 bar (2900 psi).
The 2WD models are equipped with 7.50x18 front tyres and 16.9x30 rear
tyres. The 12.4x24 front tyres and 16.9x30 rear tyres fit 4WD tractors.
The wheel base is 94.5" (2400 mm). The John Deere 6210 is compatible
with the following attachments: John Deere 620 loader with lift capacity
to maximum height of 2707 lbs (1227 kg), or John Deere 640 loader with
lift capacity to maximum height of 2970 lbs (1347 kg).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine is not starting or hard starting |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Change filter element |
| No fuel injection - Open fuel cock to inject fuel |
| Air in fuel pipes - Bleed fuel pipes |
| Clogged or damaged injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Fuel injection pump is not operating properly - Replace or repair injection pump |
| Low engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and replace worn components |
| Engine stops unexpectedly while running |
| Engine not warmed up - Warm up the engine |
| There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system |
| Bad fuel injection - Check and adjust |
| Plugged fuel filter - Filter maintenance required |
| Clogged fuel injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors |
| Diesel starts and immediately stops |
| Fuel injection pump timing is incorrect - Repair or replace fuel injection pump |
| Fuel filter is clogged - Clean or change the filter |
| Damaged or clogged injector nozzles - Inspect injector nozzles and change if required |
| Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Replace or rebuild injection pump |
| Dirty air cleaner - Service or replace the air cleaner |
| Engine stops while idling |
| Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Normalize low idle speed |
| Fuel injection pump damage - Rebuild or replace pump |
| Dirty or defective injector nozzles - Service or replace nozzles if required |
| Improper valve clearance - Adjust valve clearance |
| Coolant level is low - Top up coolant fluid. Check and repair damage to the cooling system if required |
| Cooling system parts are failed or system is clogged - Replace faulty parts or flush the cooling system |
| Engine oil level is low - Need to add engine oil |
| Damaged fan belt or unadjusted belt tension - Adjust correctly or install new belt |
| Thermostat fault - Check and change if necessary |
| Clogged fuel injectors - Service or change fuel injectors |
| Improper fuel injection pressure - Repair or replace injection pump |
| Dirty air filter element - Air filter maintenance required |
| Oil filter is dirty - Change or clean engine oil filter element |
| Engine is running overloaded - Load reducing is recommended |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Adjust valve clearance |
| Incorrectly set low idle speed - Adjust as required |
| Fuel pipes or hoses are clogged - Clean fuel system hoses and pipes |
| Insufficient engine compression: Worn or damaged valves - Valves need to be replaced |
| Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise |
| Incorrectly set fuel injection pump timing - Fuel pump timing settings need to be corrected |
| Faulty fuel injector nozzles - Service or replace nozzles if required |
| Engine oil level is low - Fill up the oil to required level |
| Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine |
| Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Crankshaft or bearings need to be replaced |
| Damaged or defective piston rings - Have piston rings replaced |
| Flywheel mounting screws are loose - Tighten the screws |
| Diesel engine consuming too much oil |
| Oil leaks: Worn gaskets or seals - Change to repair leaks |
| Oil viscosity is wrong - Use correct viscosity oil |
| Worn or broken piston rings - Change piston rings |
| Damaged valve guides or valve stems - Replace the valves |
| Damaged pistons or cylinder liners - Check liners and pistons, install new components as required |
| Electrical System Troubleshooting |
| Battery won’t charge |
| Battery failing - Change the battery |
| Damaged battery cable harness - Check electrical cables for damage, repair or replace |
| Corroded or loose battery terminals and cables - Service or tighten battery terminals and cables |
| Defective belt or improperly adjusted belt tension - Replace belt or adjust belt tension correctly |
| Starter motor cranks slow |
| Low battery power - Recharge the battery |
| Battery does not hold charge - Service charging system or replace battery |
| Battery wiring harness failure - Inspect electrical cables for defects, repair or replace |
| Corroded or loose cables and terminals - Clean or tighten terminals and cables |
| Starter motor is not working |
| Battery power is low - Recharge the battery |
| Drained or defective battery - Recharge or change battery |
| Starter motor is faulty - Repair or install a new starter |
| Improperly connected or disconnected wiring harness - Inspect wiring harness and connect properly |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Gears are hard to shift |
| Worn or misadjusted clutch - Adjust or install new clutch |
| Gear shift linkage is stuck or damaged - Replace or repair the shift linkage |
| Bent or worn shift forks - Change defective shift forks |
| Gear shifting mechanism is worn - Change worn components |
| Low transmission oil pressure |
| Low transmission oil level - Add transmission oil as required |
| Transmission oil filter clogging (if fitted) - Replace or service transmission oil filter |
| Relief valve is defective - Change relief valve |
| Bearings are worn or damaged - Replace faulty bearings |
| Lack of transmission fluid supply - Fill the transmission housing with fluid |
| Contaminated transmission oil - Change transmission oil |
| Gears are worn or backlash is improper - Replace gears or adjust backlash properly |
| Bent or worn shift forks - Shift forks need to be changed |
| Gaskets or seals are broken - Seals and gaskets need to be replaced |
| Transmission housing is cracked - Replace housing or transmission assembly |
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
| Hydraulic system is overheated |
| Hydraulic system pressure is not corrected - The pressure must be adjusted correctly |
| Main relief valve incorrect adjustment or failure - Adjust or change relief valve |
| Dirty hydraulic fluid - The fluid must be changed |
| Aeration in hydraulic system - Check the suction pipe, fittings, and pump seals |
| Insufficient hydraulic oil pressure |
| Hydraulic oil level is insufficient - Fill up the hydraulic oil |
| Dirty hydraulic oil filter - Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary |
| Hydraulic pump failure - Flow-rate pump and change pump if necessary |
| Hydraulic spool valve is defective or set improper - Replace or set correctly |
| Hydraulic cylinder failure - Check cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if necessary |
| Leakage in hydraulic pipes - Detect leaks in hydraulic system and repair it |
| Three-point hitch lifting is too slow or cannot be lifted |
| Hydraulic oil level is low - Fill the hydraulic system with oil |
| Hydraulic fluid is too cold - Allow fluid to warm |
| Hydraulic fluid filter is dirty - Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary |
| Hydraulic pump is defective - Check pump flow and install new pump if necessary |
| Main relief valve is defective or unadjusted - Adjust or replace the relief valve |
| Hydraulic control valve block is not set properly or defective - Replace or set correctly |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Broken or loose suction line - Retighten or change |
| Hitch does not lower or lowers very slowly |
| Defective or incorrect setting hydraulic control valve block - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Defective hydraulic cylinder - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required |
| Hitch rock shaft is damaged - Change the shaft |
| Internal mechanical failure of the hitch - Replace worn or faulty hitch components |
| 3-point hitch lift or lower is jerky |
| Aeration in hydraulic system - Inspect the pump seals, suction line, and fittings |
| Dirty hydraulic fluid - The fluid must be changed |
| Hydraulic pump is defective - Test the pump performance and change pump if required |
| Hydraulic spool valve block is defective or set improper - Set correctly or replace |
| Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if required |
| Steering System Troubleshooting |
| Steering wheel turns hard |
| Steering column is worn or improperly fitted - Refit properly or change the steering column |
| Air trapped in the steering system - Need to bleed air |
| Improper toe-in adjustment - Adjust toe-in properly |
| Improper tire pressure - Check the pressure and inflate tires as required |
| Steering pump malfunction - Steering pump needs to be replaced or repaired |
| Hydrostatic steering unit is defective or worn - Repair or change the steering unit |
| Steering fluid level low - Checking steering fluid level and add it if necessary |
| Steering system oil leak - Tighten the steering pipe and hose joints |
| Steering wheel has too much free-play |
| Steering column coupling or shaft is extremely worn out - Replace faulty part |
| Hydrostatic steering unit is worn or defective - Repair or change the steering unit |
| Faulty steering pump - Replace or repair steering pump |
| Worn or faulty steering linkage or tie-rod ends - Change failed part |
| Tractor is pulling to right or left |
| Low tire pressure - Inflate the tires |
| Toe-in adjustment is incorrect - Adjust toe-in properly |
| Steering linkage or tie-rod ends are defective - Replace damaged component |
| Damaged or worn hydrostatic steering unit - Repair or change the steering unit |
| Damaged steering cylinder - Replace or repair steering cylinder |
| Improperly adjusted or worn front hub bearings - Replace or adjust the bearings correctly |
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