L1501 Dash controls

[bilbo77]

Hello all,

Ive got myself a new work mate, a Kubota L1501. My first tractor. The tractor is minto with only 770hrs when I bought it, and for the last 8 years used for slashing a small rural property. It all runs perfect, but I need to cure my curiosity and find an explanation for the controls on the dash, my linguistic skills are limited. Ive looked around but havent seen a dash the same on L1501 or L185. If anyone has an idea what these controls do, please, feel free to explain.

So far Ive discoverd... left is the kill stick.

The top left switch operates the 3PL, it has 5 positions, 2 that stop, up, down and one setting pulsing in a downward direction??

The bottom left is a basic flick switch, 3pl, up, stop, down.

Faded red button is the horn.

The other two dials have me scratchin my head, but im sure they are there for good reason. Appreciate any help..

and hats off to a great website and forum!

Kyle

 

[Daren Todd]

I'm thinking you have an l1502 model. Which is a kioti/ kubota hybrid. Can you post pictures of your tractor? Your dash looks too modern for it to be on an l1501

The l1501 dash is pretty simple. Decompression knob on the left. Key switch lower left.fuse box centered in the dash in line with the steering wheel. Turn signal toggle to the right of the steering column, dummy light, tach is upper right, then start/ glow plug knob on the right.

It's very similar to the l185 set up with a couple minor differences.

 

[Tooljunkie]

My tractor has nothing like that, and im not sure what 3pl is.interesting.

 

[coachgeo]

take the pictures to a Japanese Resturant and ask one of them who is really Japanese. Might only be the owner.

 

[bilbo77]

My tractor has nothing like that, and im not sure what 3pl is.interesting.

Hey Frank

3PL is my abbreviation for 3 point linkage, Im sure its used by others as well.

Kyle

 

[bilbo77]

Good idea..next time im in the big smoke...

 

[bilbo77]

take the pictures to a Japanese Resturant and ask one of them who is really Japanese. Might only be the owner.

Good idea, next time im in the big smoke

 

[Russell King]

By the way the "kill knob" is probably a decompression knob. It should NOT be used to kill engine except in emergency.
There is probably a lever near the throttle to shut off fuel and stop engine.


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[bilbo77]

Hey Daren,

Here are a few pics..with my cheap phone. If its hard to see let me know and I can use my girlfriends phone and email them.







Kyle

 

[bilbo77]

Ah cheers Russell, good tip. Ill have a look for it. Ive got alot to learn about tractor operating.

 

[Russell King]

The kill lever is in your third picture with the gear shift levers. It is the flat bar on the right side with a notch for your finger. It operates by pushing the hand throttle all the way forward to idle, then reach down with your right hand and put you fingers under the bar and press up slightly and hold it up until the engine dies.


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[Daren Todd]

The lever mounted flat on top of the transmission is for creeper mode. Put that lever in low, and you go really slooowwww!!!!!


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[Tooljunkie]

I usually refere to 3pl as three point hitch. But i do confuse easily.

 

[bilbo77]

Thanks Russell, ill test that out this arvo

 

[bilbo77]

The lever mounted flat on top of the transmission is for creeper mode. Put that lever in low, and you go really slooowwww!!!!!


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Correct Daren, this is highly beneficial when slashing/ mowing heavy stuff and rotory hoeing. Such a rad little tractor.

Any ideas on the dash controls??

 

[Daren Todd]

No idea on the dash controls. Haven't seen anything like em


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[Russell King]

If you have a smartphone get google translate and take pictures of the Japanese characters and see if it will translate them.


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[billrigsby]

If you have a smartphone get google translate and take pictures of the Japanese characters and see if it will translate them.

Or go to the local college, language department may be able to help.

 

[dawrigley]

I recently purchased an L1501DT which has the same dash layout/controls. Like bilbo77 I'm also in Australia, now I know there is another L1501DT like mine for there must be more out there. The rear tyres have "Japan Only" on the side wall so they must be directly imported from Japan rather than other markets. None of the tractor dealers, wreckers or parts suppliers I've spoken to so far have seen a dash layout like ours. Mine needs a little electrical repair work as it's been tinkered with, the top left knob is missing and the 3 point linkage only works in position two. My guess is the two knobs just below are for setting raise and lower limits which are then activated by the lever on the righthand side of the steering column. Keen to hear from anyone who might have some insights into this edition of the L1501DT.