9,
TROUBLESHOOTING
9 .1
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
If something is wrong with the engine, refer to the table below for the cause-and its corrective measure.
If you have any questions, contact your Kubota dealer .
9 .2 TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have any questions, contact your Kubota dealer .
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Trouble
Cause
Countermeasure
*Hydrostatic transmission oil is
*Replenish oil.
insufficient.
Tractor operation is not smooth .
" Filter is clogged.
*Replace the filter .
*Strainer is clogged.
*Clean the strainer .
does
while
*High - Low lever is at neutral.
*Check the High-Low lever.
Tractor
not move
is
* Parking brake is working.
* Release the parking brake .
engine
running.
Transmission oil is insufficient .
Replenish oil.
Tractor moves when speed
*Hydrostatic lever linkage is not
*Ask your dealer for hydrostatic lever linkage
control pedal is -not depressed.
correctly adjusted .
adjustment and pressure check.
(Engine is operated .)
Trouble
Cause
Countermeasure
1) Check the fuel tank and the fuel filter, and
remove dirt buildup.
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1) No fuel fldws.
2) All fuel passes through the fuel filter and
much dust is caught in it .
Should there be deposits on the filter,
replace it .'
1) Check to see if the fuel pipe coupler bolt
2) Air and water is in the fuel system .
and nut are tight.
2) Bleed the fuel system (See page 32)
Engine is difficult to start .
1) Pour hot water over the radiator.
3) In winter, oil viscosity increases,
21 Use
oils
of different viscosities, depending
and engine revolution is heavy.
on ambient temperatures .
1) Charge the battery.
2) Nse the decomp knob .
4) Battery becomes dull and the
3) In cold weather, always remove the battery
engine does not overcome
from the engine, charge it and store it
compression .
indoors. Install it in the engine only .when. .
the tractor is going to be used .
f ) Insufficient fuel .
Check the fuel system .
Insufficient engine power
2) The air cleaner is clogged.
Clean the element.
1) Refuel .
Engine stops suddenly
insufficient fuel .
2) Check to see if air mingles in the fuel
system :
Exhaust fumes are storagebolor.
Fuel quality is poor .
Change to a quality fuel .