My Kubota L3200 wouldn't start so I took it to a dealer and they attempted to fix it by replacing the safety switches. I got it home and it started so I used it for a couple of hours and now it won't start again. Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get it started? I've already put out a bunch of money and don't want to have to load it back on the trailer to take it back to the shop.
L3200 Won't Start - Help!!
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Hate to say.....BUT gonna bet you it is a another safety switch.
While TURNING the key, bounce a bit on the seat - lean back, push back on the steering wheel to get you fanny into the seat harder. IF it turns over - then you found your problem.
IF clutch - press clutch to floor and do same thing - a little push harder and see if any difference is made.
Place hand on PTO lever - wiggle it while turning the key...
one of those hopefully will work with you!
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If the dealer said they fixed it and it isn't, take it back to them and make them make it right.
PTO, HST pedal if it's HST, clutch if it DT, are common issues for non start.
If you want to dive into it yourself go here and download the WSM, that will help direct you.
PTO, HST pedal if it's HST, clutch if it DT, are common issues for non start.
If you want to dive into it yourself go here and download the WSM, that will help direct you.
Often the the overlooked item is the lever used to engage the pto shaft
Make certain it is OFF.
Many owners who have to leave their tractors in public places, walk away purposely leaving the pto on knowing it wont start hence young people cannot get it going.
Either you used the pto and did not disengage it when you stopped the tractor or perhaps it caught on clothing as you exited.
If it is not this simple, how about more details. Any dash lights or head lights, horn work. Type of transmission. Manual gears of hydrostatic.
You have come to the right place for help but like with a medical problem, you have to give the "doctors," here more information
Dave
When I first bought mine the safety switch under the seat seemed to work fine but I had occasional no starts. The alignment between the seat and switch was a little off and just enough to cause the problem. I can't remember how I fixed it but I know it was really simple after I found the problem.
Another no start was caused by ice on the clutch safety switch.
Another no start was caused by ice on the clutch safety switch.
i have similar issue, if i rock my pedal back and forth it usually will start, now i have to tap/kick the pedal with my heel side to side. today i tried to take the cover off, i undid 5, 12mm bolts and the cover didn't move. how do you take the covers off. Also ive read about adjusting this switch, where the heck is it. Also looking for the grease fitting, seem to be a very congested area, i figured if i took the covers off i might have a better view, i cant even seem to disconnect all the bolts to remove the covers. Any help is appreciated
Thank you
Kevin
Thank you
Kevin
My L3200 doesn’t have a switch on the clutch, I can start mine without being on the tractor. It does have safety’s on the pto, seat, and range selector (mines a gear model. My most common issue is dirt and grass getting packed in the range selector switch.
That isn't an issue. RUBYRUSS only posted a day ago that there was a problem with his L3200. I had two separate things affect starting on mine. One was a simple matter of lubing the bottom end of the cable assembly that operates the PTO.
The other was the switch that senses the neutral position of the hydro pedal. That one required a little more effort. The switch on my L3200 is below the steering wheel, low under the dash, and accessible from ithe area in front ot the seat. I had some pics but can't find them. The switch is mounted slightly to the right and IIRC has a 4-contact plug. The problem is that mine was way too sensitive.
To adjust it required removing the switch and the bracket it is mounted to. Then I ran the switch into the bracket a couple threads. remounted it and it's been fine ever since. That was about 3 years ago.
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My tractor starting problem was found with a HST switch adjustment. Very easy to do. The grounds were all cleaned up and other safety switches checked in the process.
Thanks for the heads up on adjusting the HST safety switch. I went out and put a 3/16 piece of rubber between the HST lever and the switch. Tractor started right up. Pulled switch out cranked the switch down a couple threads and life is good.
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