Kubota T1880, Operator'S Manual

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56 TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
If the engine is not performing correctly, refer to the table below for the cause and its corrective measure.
If you have any questions, contact your local KUBOTA Dealer.
BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTING
If Check
Engine is difficult to start.
A
Fuel tank or fuel filter is clogged by dirt.
A
Spark plug malfunction.
A Dirt or water in the fuel system.
A
In winter, oil viscosity increases, and engine cranks
slow.
A
Battery is discharged.
Insufficient engine power. A Air cleaner element is clogged.
A
Insufficient fuel flow or quality.
Engine stops suddenly.
A
Insufficient fuel.
Exhaust fumes are colored.
A
Fuel quality is poor.
Black smoke is emitted from the muffler during
operation; power output is lowered. A Air cleaner element is clogged.
A
Choke not fully opened.
Bluish white smoke is emitted from the muffler during
operation.
A
Too much engine oil.
Engine will not idle. A Spark plug not gapped correctly.
A
Faulty spark plug.
Engine loses power or overheats.
A
Engine overheating.
A
Dirty air cleaner.
A Dirt or water in fuel lines, filter, etc.
A
Out of fuel.
A
Engine cooling air intake screen or air cleaner element
plugged.
Engine knocks. A Stale or low octane fuel.
If Check
Starter does not function.
A
Battery discharged.
A Poor terminal connection.
A
Battery life expired.
When viewed from top, the top of plates looks whitish.
A
Electrolyte level is low.
A
Battery was used too much without recharging.
Recharging is impossible. A Battery life expired.
Terminals are severely corroded and heat up.
A
Poor terminal connection or stained terminal.