B3030 Kubota will not start

bear15

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We are not sure where to begin. We have a B3030 Kubota tractor with 324 hours on it and it will not even turn over-- no click, click or anything. We tried jumping it and charging the battery but it did not help.

Any help appreciated.
 

MOOTS

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Is the dash lighting up? If so, seat switch, PTO switch or hydro pedal switch is where I would start.

If not, check battery grounds.
 
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Yes, the dash does light up and the head lights work too. Can all 3 be by passed somehow so I can isolate the problem?

Many thanks!
For testing purposes, yes.
If they are 2 wire, which I think they are, unplug from switch and jump terminals together with proper male or female spade connectors on a short piece of wire.
 

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10 is PTO
20 is HST
60 is seat
No idea what 50 is.
And I'm not sure of your tractor, but there could be a switch on or near the actual PTO lever. This is an L5030, may be the same.
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Many thanks!!
The first question is, is the issue related to the safety circuit or internal to the starter?

It is possible to apply 12 volts to the starter solenoid terminal, to see if the starter works normally. This must be done carefully. There is risk the tractor could move expectantly.

I think this is what I would try first, to eliminate a starter issue from other possible issues.

In the case of my BX2200, believe it or not, the circuit that activates the starter solenoid is completed through the fuel cutoff solenoid. So a defective coil on the fuel cutoff solenoid could also cause the same symptom you are experiencing. Just mentioning this to illustrate that you need to consider even remote possibilities. I doubt your B3030 is the same as my BX.

When troubleshooting the "divide and conquer" approach often pays off. I would eliminate the starter question first myself. If the starter turns, this also eliminates the possibility that the fuel cutoff solenoid might be part of the picture.

However, if I were a betting man, I would bet your issue is with a safety interlock switch. But you will not know until you find the problem.

And you will eventually find the problem...
 

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That model tractor has an OPC computer (simple) in it and that is where you need to start.
Do you need a copy of the WSM (aka Service manual) to see how to check it?
 

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YES, get the WSM ,or at least the wiring diagram ! No telling how many 'things' it could be...
Have to ask did it 'run fine when parked' ? If so ,maybe you've bumped a lever ? or a connector 'magically' fell off.
Have you a lot of hours on it, or is it new to you ?
The BX23S have a habit of the starter solenoid control wire connector just 'falling off'. Everything looks 'normal',just no click..putt,putt,putt. Once I SAW what had happened, it was an easy fix....
 

bear15

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YES, get the WSM ,or at least the wiring diagram ! No telling how many 'things' it could be...
Have to ask did it 'run fine when parked' ? If so ,maybe you've bumped a lever ? or a connector 'magically' fell off.
Have you a lot of hours on it, or is it new to you ?
The BX23S have a habit of the starter solenoid control wire connector just 'falling off'. Everything looks 'normal',just no click..putt,putt,putt. Once I SAW what had happened, it was an easy fix....
Yes, it worked great before I parked it. It only has 234 hours or so on it. What lever might I have bumped? So I should check the starter solenoid control wire connector? Maybe it got bumped as well? Thanks!
 

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Fixed! Thanks a bunch!
This is my first post. I have the same issue as you do. Low hours, ran fine the last time I parked it. Checked the one lever that was at fault when it did not start prior times. Did the John Deer relay add on. Still only clicks. Then another click about 5 seconds after the click with the key.

What was your fix? I must have missed the fix somehow???
 
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The fix was to reattach the small wire to the solenoid (wire from relay or key switch)
 

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The fix was to reattach the small wire to the solenoid (wire from relay or key switch)
Thanks for the clarification, but bummer mine is in good contact, even with the John Deere solenoid added. I guess I will need to look at the switches or something??