Is your tractor really ready for harvest season? Every minute counts when crops are ready—and yet so many costly breakdowns could be avoided with proper diagnostics beforehand.
With Jaltest AGV, you can now run essential tests on your farm machinery directly from the workshop in just a few clicks. So why risk breaking down in the middle of the field?
🌾 Why These Pre-Season Tests Are Crucial
Harvest season is intense. Your equipment must perform flawlessly. A small electrical glitch, a hidden fault code, or a failing sensor can cause expensive delays.
With Jaltest Info Web AGV, you can:
- Read fault codes across all ECUs (engine, transmission, hydraulics, etc.)
- Perform actuator tests (injectors, fans, relays, etc.)
- Check the DPF status and trigger a manual regeneration
- Run a compression test to detect power loss early
⏱️ Time required: 1 to 2 hours for all 4 tests
📈 Difficulty level: Low to moderate, thanks to Jaltest’s interactive guides
🔧 What You’ll Need
✅ Access to Jaltest Info Web AGV (online platform)
✅ Stable internet connection
✅ Laptop or tablet
✅ Jaltest Link interface + compatible OBD cable
✅ Access to the vehicle (ignition key, battery charged)
Why this matters: Jaltest communicates directly with your machine and displays real-time data, wiring diagrams, and step-by-step procedures.
📝 Note:
- You can also use the local Jaltest AGV kit (offline version) if you’re working without internet.
- For more accurate diagnostics, perform the tests with both cold and warm engines.
🧪 Step-by-Step: The 4 Essential Pre-Harvest Tests
1. Full Fault Code Scan
Goal: Identify all current and stored errors.
- Connect Jaltest to the vehicle
- Let it auto-detect the machine and scan all ECUs
- Review and note all active/passive fault codes
💡 Pro tip: Clear the codes, restart the engine, and recheck. Persistent faults need attention.
2. Engine Compression Test
Goal: Detect internal engine wear.
- Launch the test from the “Special Functions” menu
- Follow the engine cycle instructions
- Jaltest will display pressure per cylinder
✅ Expected result: All cylinders should be within ±10% range
💡 If not: Possible valve or piston ring issue. Address it before the season begins.
3. DPF Check & Regeneration
Goal: Avoid DPF clogging during harvest.
- Navigate to the aftertreatment section
- Check soot level or filter saturation
- If above 60%, trigger a manual regeneration
💡 Tips:
- Run this with a warm engine and fully charged battery
- Monitor exhaust gas temperature before and after the filter
4. Critical Actuator Test
Goal: Ensure essential components respond correctly.
- Open “Actuator Tests”
- Run tests on:
- Starter relay
- Fuel lift pump
- Cooling fan
- Injectors
- EGR valve
- Starter relay
💡 No response? Could indicate actuator failure or wiring issue.
✅ Result: Your Equipment Is Season-Ready
Once all four tests are complete, you’ll know your machine is ready to perform at its best. You’ll have:
- Prevented major breakdowns
- Fixed small issues before they become costly
- Avoided unplanned downtime
- Boosted overall performance (fuel use, engine response, etc.)
And most importantly: you’ll save time when everyone else is losing it.
🧾 Summary Checklist:
✅ Run a full ECU scan
✅ Check engine compression
✅ Regenerate the DPF if needed
✅ Test all key actuators
Thanks to Jaltest Info Web AGV, you can do all of this directly from your workshop—with professional reports generated for every procedure.
