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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
If something is wrong with the engine, refer to the table below for the cause and its corrective measure.
Trouble
Engine is difficult to start or
won't start.
Insufficient engine power.
Engine stops suddenly.
Black
Exhaust fumes are
colored.
Blue
white
Engine overheats
If you have any questions, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.
Cause
A No fuel flow.
A Air or water is in the fuel system.
A In winter, oil viscosity increases,
and engine revolution is slow.
A Battery becomes weak and the
engine does not turn over quick
enough.
A Preheat
(glow
plug)
trouble.
A Insufficient or dirty fuel.
A The air cleaner is clogged.
A Insufficient fuel.
A Fuel quality is poor.
A Too much oil.
A The air cleaner is clogged.
A The inside of exhaust muffler is
dumped with fuel.
A Injection nozzle trouble.
A Fuel quality is poor.
A Engine overloaded.
A Low coolant level.
A Loose or defective fan belt.
A Dirty radiator core or grille screens. A Remove all trash.
A Coolant flow route corroded.
Countermeasure
A Check the fuel tank and the fuel filter.
Replace filter if necessary.
A Check to see if the fuel line coupler bolt and
nut are tight.
A Bleed the fuel system.
(See "Bleeding Fuel System" in "SERVICE AS
REQUIRED"
section.)
A Use oils of different viscosities, depending on
ambient temperatures.
A Use engine block heater. (Optional)
A Clean battery cables & terminals.
A Charge the battery.
A In cold weather, always remove the battery
from the engine, charge and store it indoors.
Install it on the tractor only when the tractor is
going to be used.
system
A Check to see if the preheat (glow plug)
functions in cold weather.
A Check the fuel system.
A Clean or replace the element.
A Refuel.
A Bleed the fuel system if necessary.
A Change the fuel and fuel filter.
A Check the proper amount of oil.
A Clean or replace the element.
A Heat the muffler by applying load to the
engine.
A Check the injection nozzle.
A Change the fuel and fuel filter.
A Shift to lower gear or reduce load.
A Fill cooling system to the correct level;
check
radiator
connections or leaks.
A Adjust or replace fan belt.
A Flush cooling system.
in
"PERIODIC
SERVICE"
and
hoses
for
loose
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