Kubota B5200

Davidj

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B5200 tractor
Aug 27, 2017
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Manlius ny
Starter will not function, getting power to starter, dash lights go out when I turn key. Been back to dealer twice with problem. Dealer has checked connections, has remoted dash panel and "cleaned" conections. Suspect one of the " safety" connections needs more cleaning. W here are they? Other ideas? Dealer bypassed safety switches and started tractor but would not tell me what he did . How do I bypass the safety switches? Or is there something else I should do to solve problem?
 

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Re: KabotaB5200

Sounds like a bad ground or battery connection, but if you've had it to the dealer twice already for the same fault, I would be taking it back and demand they fix it properly, gratis.
 

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Re: KabotaB5200

I think the B5200 only had a safety switch at the clutch peddle, but I could be wrong.

I agree, the dealer should be fixing the problem. You've already paid him!
 

Davidj

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B5200 tractor
Aug 27, 2017
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Manlius ny
Re: KabotaB5200

Thanks guys, for the replies. Problem with taking it back to dealer is that each time I do this, it costs me ca. 100 bucks for travel. Probably will have to. I do appreciate your help.
 

Davidj

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B5200 tractor
Aug 27, 2017
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Manlius ny
Update.

Did get one of their mechanics to make a house call. He tested the alternator and said it was only putting out 11.5 amps, said our battery wasn't able to take a full charge at that level. Recommended a new alternator and battery. I put my charger on the battery (5yo) and it showed full charge. I will put a new battery on it and see if problem goes away. Thanks wolfman for your suggestion. I will give that a try if problem continues. Not sure about purchase of new alternator. This site is really great for info.