A.51.29

Massey Ferguson A.51.29: External Hydraulic Valve 5 Issue

Issue description

Malfunction or communication failure within the circuit of the fifth external hydraulic remote (spool valve) on the tractor.

Applies to these machines

  • 5710SL
  • 5711SL
  • 5712SL
  • 5713SL
  • T4
  • 4707
  • 4708
  • 4709
  • 4710
  • 5608
  • 5609
  • 5610
  • 5611
  • 5612
  • 5613
  • 7614
  • 7615
  • 7616
  • 7618
  • 7619
  • 7620
  • 7622
  • 7624
  • 7626
  • 7714
  • 7715
  • 7715S
  • 7716
  • 7716S
  • 7718
  • 7718S
  • 7719
  • 7720
  • 7720S
  • 7722
  • 7722S
  • 7724
  • 7724S
  • 7726
  • 7726S

Check the cause

  1. Retrieve and verify the active DTCs using a diagnostic tool or interface device compatible with Massey Ferguson tractors.

  2. Check the electrical connections and wiring harness leading to External Hydraulic Valve 5 for connection problems.

  3. Test the pilot pressure control for the electric spool valve to ensure it is receiving and sending the correct hydraulic pressure and electrical signals.

Repair steps

  1. Disconnect battery

    Disconnect the tractor's battery to ensure safety while working on the electrical hydraulic systems.

  2. Locate valve

    Locate External Hydraulic Valve 5 (the electric spool slice) at the rear hydraulic block.

  3. Inspect and clean connector

    Inspect and clean the electrical connector. If the wiring is damaged, repair or replace the pigtail/harness.

  4. Remove faulty valve

    If the valve itself has failed internally, remove the mounting bolts and hydraulic lines to extract the faulty electric spool slice.

  5. Install replacement valve

    Install the replacement electric spool slice (e.g., OEM 3797234M6).

  6. Program ECU

    The new electric spool slice must be programmed to the tractor's ECU using a dealer diagnostic tool for it to function correctly.

  7. Clear DTCs and test

    Clear the DTCs from the system and test the hydraulic remote for proper operation.

Parts you might need

(6)
  • Electric Spool Slice (Valve Unit)

    3797234M6

    Alternate/superseded numbers: 3797234M5, 3797234M4, 3797234M3, 3796930M12. This is an electronic component that requires programming to the tractor upon installation.

  • Pilot Pressure Control for Electric Spool Valve

    R917008801
  • Spool Valve Repair Kit

    3176423M91

    Used for restoring hydraulic spool valve performance and replacing seals.

  • Mechanical Spool Valve

    3597161M93

    For older/different configurations.

  • Mechanical Spool Valve

    3904737M1

    For older/different configurations.

  • Mechanical Spool Valve

    1696239M93

    For older/different configurations.

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