Recent content by Jim L.

"With it always running hot when bush hogging, there is no forgiveness when seeds and chaff buildup." When it is that season, about every 30, 45 minutes the radiator will need to be blown with air to clear the junk out. I will also note that the temperature gauge does not have to be in the red...

Sorry, I don't know what you are trying to say or ask.

In the long run, you're going to need a Workshop Manual anyway. Look on page 9-M8 to see the diagram for an L-3200HST. Note that there are 13 components to the Operator Presence (safety switch) circuit. The PTO switch is actually two switches. Same for the HST switch(es). So it could be that...

Coyote urine (not really, obviously it is a synthetic) worked for us.

Not knowing the thread size, I would look at the Loctite literature. For example, I have used Loctite 545 on fine threads which works great. It is an anaerobic which depends on metal to cure.

Dan, I believe that you had mentioned in a previous thread for that model to check the position of the directional valve. Two years without use it's possible that someone moved that valve.

Check out your Tractor Supply store in Cheboygan.

Saw on the news that J Deere has agreed to settle Right to Repair cases for $99 million. Deere says that software and diagnostic machines will be available to owners. That's all I found.

Not outside the realm of possible that there is a conductor broken that sometimes makes contact and sometimes does not. Assuming that NIW sent you a copy of the WSM, please look at page 9-M22, which shows the OPC circuit. Note that PTO switch is OFF when PTO lever is in ON position. Compare...

Symptoms described match water in the system turning to ice. Running with ice can cause significant problems. I would get it enclosed and use heater(s) to get the whole machine above freezing. Then inspect hydraulic connections and filters for any damage or water. Replace hydraulic filters and...

Sure presents like a safety switch. You can get a free workshop manual in pdf at kubotabooks.com. It has a section just on operator presence (safety switch) to troubleshoot. Some of the switches are double hot and grounded. So you can't just jumper without looking at the diagrams first...

Two starters would give me pause. The question would be is there an electrical signal or power to the starter after the start key is released. Or, did the starter gear fail to drop down because of something mechanical or grimey. I would run some tests both at the machine and on a bench to really...

Operator's Manual, page 54: Liquid level between top and bottom of sight glass when cold. Level may go higher than sight glass when engine has been run. As MapleLeafFarmer described above. There is some liquid left in the system when drained. So the procedure is not to dump in the book...

Photos of what you are trying to mate, front and sides, would get more response.

Russell is right. Next time measure top of radiator and bottom of radiator. Concerning belt; Go to kubotausa on internet, sub directory parts. Put in model type and mower type, then look at fan belt number. If discontinued, there will be aftermarket belts that work. Take the belt number and...