Battery Troubleshooting; Machine Troubleshooting - Kubota Z231KW-AU Operator's Manual

BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING

BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom (if)
The starter does not function.
The starter does not function from the
beginning, and lights soon become dim.
Recharging is impossible.
Terminals are severely corroded and
heated up.
The battery electrolyte level drops rapid-
ly.
If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.

MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom (if)
The machine operation is not
smooth.
The machine does not move
while the engine is running.
The machine moves when the
motion control levers are in the
"NEUTRAL LOCK" position (op-
erating the engine).
If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
Z231KW-AU
Cause
• Battery overuse, dim
lights.
• The battery has not
been recharged.
• Poor terminal con-
nection.
• The battery life has
expired.
• Insufficient charging.
• The battery life has
expired.
• Poor terminal con-
nection.
• There is a crack or
pin holes in the elec-
trolytic cells.
• Charging system
trouble.
Cause
• The hydrostatic transaxle fluid is insufficient.
• The filter is clogged.
• The parking brake is on.
• HST bypass engaged.
• The hydrostatic lever linkage is not correctly
adjusted.
• The control linkage pivots are sticking.
Remedy
• Charge the battery
sufficiently.
• Clean the terminal
and tighten securely.
• Replace the battery.
• Charge the battery
sufficiently.
• Replace the battery.
• Clean the terminal
and tighten securely.
• Replace the battery.
• Contact your local
KUBOTA Dealer.
• Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
• Contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
• Release the parking brake.
• Disengage HST bypass.
• Ask your dealer for hydrostatic lever linkage
adjustment.
• Lubricate linkage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Preventive measure
• Charge the battery properly.
• Keep the terminal clean and tight.
Apply grease and treat with anti-cor-
rosives.
• The battery must be serviced prop-
erly before initial use.
• Keep the terminal clean and tight.
Apply grease and treat with anti-cor-
rosives.
Remedy
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