Troubleshooting; Engine Troubleshooting - Kubota RTV500 Operator's Manual

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
will not start.
Insufficient engine power.
Engine stops suddenly.
Cause
A The range shift lever not in the proper
position.
A Key switch is not in the proper position. A Make sure key switch is in "ON"
A No fuel.
A Improper or stale fuel.
(Fuel quality is poor.)
A Water or dirt in the fuel system.
A Fuel hose or fuel filter clogged or
damaged.
A Air cleaner is clogged.
A Spark plug defective.
A Fuse is blown.
A Engine oil viscosity is wrong.
A Battery becomes weak and the engine
does not turn over quick enough.
A Insufficient or dirty fuel.
A Air cleaner is clogged.
A Spark plug defective.
A Insufficient fuel.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Countermeasure
A Make sure the range shift lever is in
"NEUTRAL" position.
position.
A Replenish fuel.
A Replace fuel and
KUBOTA Dealer.
A Replace fuel and
KUBOTA Dealer.
A Clean or replace fuel lines, and consult
your KUBOTA Dealer.
A Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
A Adjust the spark plug gap or replace
the spark plug.
A Check the spark plug wire connection.
A Replace the fuse.
A Use oils of different
depending on ambient temperature.
A Clean battery cables and 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 machine
only when the machine is going to be
used.
A Check the fuel system.
A Clean or replace the air cleaner
element.
A Adjust the spark plug gap or replace it.
A Refuel.
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