Massey Ferguson 00.02.42 – Dash (Instrument Cluster / Dashboard): Service Counter Issue

This code is triggered when the tractor has reached a scheduled maintenance interval (such as 250, 500, or 600 hours) and the service counter has not been reset, or if there is a configuration glitch with the service counter memory. It acts as a maintenance alarm rather than indicating a hard mechanical failure.

• 7714
• 7715
• 7715S
• 7716
• 7716S
• 7718
• 7718S
• 7719
• 7720
• 7720S
• 7722
• 7722S
• 7724
• 7724S
• 7726
• 7726S
• Tier 4 (2015-2021)
• 5710SL
• 5711SL
• 5712SL
• 5713SL
• Tier 4 (2015-2023)

1. 1

   Verify Tractor Hours: Check the tractor's current operating hours on the dash against the factory-recommended service intervals.

2. 2

   Determine Service Needs: Identify if a physical service is actually due. Common intervals include: Every 100 hours: Air filter inspection, radiator cleaning. Every 250 hours: Engine oil and filter change, fuel filter replacement, transmission fluid check. Every 500 hours: Hydraulic oil and filter change, battery check.

3. 3

   Check Previous Service Records: If the maintenance operations were recently completed but the code is still active, the technician likely forgot to cancel the maintenance alarm and reset the counter.

1. 1

   Perform Required Maintenance

   If the tractor is due for service, perform the necessary fluid and filter changes as dictated by the hour meter.

2. 2

   Reset the Service Counter

   The warning message will remain active until the control unit maintenance counters are reset. This can be done via the Dash (Setup & Information Screen) or via a compatible diagnostic tool (such as the AGCO Electronic Diagnostic Tool or Jaltest AGV) by navigating to the Dash/Instrument Cluster module and selecting 'Maintenance Resets'.