TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the engine
is
not performing correctly, refer to the table below for the cause and its corrective measure.
If
Check
Engine is difficult to start.
• Fuel tank or fuel filter is clogged by dirt.
• Air or water
in
the fuel system.
•
In
winter, oil viscosity increases, and engine cranks
slowly.
•
Battery
is
discharged.
Insufficient engine power.
• Air cleaner element is clogged.
•
Insufficient fuel flow or quality.
Engine stops suddenly.
•
Insufficient fuel.
Exhaust fumes are colored.
• Fuel quality
is
poor.
Black smoke
is
emitted from the muffler during operation;
• Air cleaner element clogged.
power output
is
lowered.
Bluish
white smoke is emitted from the muffler during
• Too much engine oil.
operation.
Engine
will not idle.
• Fuel filter
is clogged.
Engine overheats.
• Low coolant level.
•
Loose or defective fan belt.
• Coolant flow
route corroded.
If you have any questions, contact your KUBOTA Dealer.
BATTERY
TROUBLESHOOTING
If Check
Starter does not function.
• Battery discharged.
• Poor terminal connection.
• Battery life expired.
When viewed from top, the top
of
plates looks whitish.
• Electrolyte level is low.
•
Battery was used too much without recharging.
Recharging
is
impossible.
•
Battery life expired.
Terminals are severely corroded and heat up.
• Poor terminal connection or stained terminal.
Battery electrolyte level drops rapidly.
•
There
is
a crack or pin holes
in
the electrolytic cells.
•
Charging system trouble.