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    L3830 Starting/Running Issue

    Just went thru very similar issue. Take fuel shutoff solenoid off and have it bench tested. I did and mine was bad. That little puppy only cost $166.00 from Kubota. Kubota mechanic told me to cut off the plunger rod, and reinstall it. I did and it runs like a dream. Only thing is this bypasses...
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    Kubota L3830 Solenoid Question

    Thanks to everyone for there suggestions. I had the fuel shutoff solenoid bench tested and it was bad. I cut off the plunger rod, reinstalled it and it cranked and runs like a dream. (Yes I know this kills all safety features if I fall off the seat-I am not crazy about this either). I attached a...
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    Kubota L3830 Solenoid Question

    Thanks for your reply. Took sloenoid off last night and I am on my way to have it bench tested. Fuel bowl is full, cleaned all 4 ends of 2 battery cables, and where they connect, and still would not crank. I took the solenoid off after doing these things first. Thanks again
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    Kubota L3830 Solenoid Question

    Thanks again for replying. When I get home I am going to check the fuel filter bowl. I assume loosening the ring nut a little and letting the fuel run out will get any air out of the bowl. I know to that I may have to bleed the injectors lines but I will try the bowl first. Any other suggestions...
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    Kubota L3830 Solenoid Question

    Will look again at bowl. But it did look full to me. You mentioned a new battery. While I was trying to crank the tractor I had my battery charger connected. Once tractor cranked (and ran for 5 minutes and shut off), I took the charger leads off the battery removing the red first and then the...
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    Kubota L3830 Solenoid Question

    Took safety switch off seat. Had tested and is ok. Told Kubota mechanic engine cranks and runs for approx. 5 minutes and cuts off like turning off with key. Try to crank in 3 to 5 secs, cranks and runs for about 5 secs. Let set for 3 to 4 minutes, cranks and runs about 5 minutes and shuts off...