SVL95-2S Running Hot with Drum Mulcher (Tighten The Altenator/Fan Belt)
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Thanks for contacting me. What type of mulcher are you running and on what machine? I've had a couple of folks contacting me direct. We all have the same machines and same munchers. We have been bouncing ideas off each other in hopes of a break through. My machine goes back in to Kubota on Wednesday for additional tests. Lets hope they have some success.
I have an FAE UML/SSL 150. I just added a Loftness over cab hydraulic cooler and it is still doing the same thing. This problem only occurs when mulching. Machine runs very cool anytime else. It has to be related to the hydraulic system in some way. I say this because it only happens when the hydraulics are running.
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I understand why you think that way, and it’s very plausible. I’ve been in close contact with my Kabota mechanic. After talking to him, I put a bypass switch on the loftness hydraulic cooler. This made the cooler run all the time. When the overheating occurred, I checked all the hydraulic hoses with a laser thermometer. The hydraulics were running at 147°, yet the motor was running above 230°. What’s your thoughts on that?
I also have a bypass switch and my loftness cooler and it runs constantly. This did not help me. I noticed today that when I'm sitting still with the mulching head running the temperature will drop slowly but as soon as I move the temperature will begin to rise again. It's frustrating.
Last year I took the radiator to a radiator shop and had it cleaned and it made a big difference. I'm not sure if that is the problem again but I might do it to see if it helps.
Hi,
That’s good to know about the radiator .Today Kubota mechanic looked at the SS for most of the day but, didn’t find the problem. I’m going to update the post.
From the entire group, thanks. I hope this works.
I'm picking up a new radiator today and I will install it this weekend and test. I'll let you know how it goes. $3019.00 for radiator. Apparently it's made out of gold.
I have been telling folks to hold off at attempting repairs. It’s better if one person takes the financial hit, so that others can benefit. I’m willing to take that financial hit.
I’ll keep everyone posted.
Mike,
I am having the exact same problem. Mine is throwing the 9114 code but never the 9115. I have to turn off the mulched (FECON) and let it idle for a few minutes then start back up. Once it starts this it is difficult to go more than 15-20 minutes without pausing again. Very frustrating so I am eager to hear if you find a solution! I did notice if I reduce my RPM from 2440 to about 2300 and go a little slower it lasts longer between times it throws the code but that is not a good solution.
9114 is the HOT code, 9115 is the overheating code.
If you turn your high flow rates down a little, (R-12, L-4) you can run a little longer also. Hang in there, my Kubota dealer will figure this out on my SS. It will be cheaper for all of us in the long run. Thanks for contacting.
I've seen in some equipment brochures recommendations for using an aux fan cooling kit when running these drum mulchers, do you know if your machines have them?
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re: The hydraulics were running at 147°, yet the motor was running above 230°. What’s your thoughts on that?
hmm...have you contacted the mulcher machine maker ?? That's a seriously HOT running motor and oil ! They should KNOW if it's 'normal' or not.
I googled the unit, it's a serious chunk of hardware !
had a quick look at the specs for the 'small' version.... 30 GPM @ 3000 PSI. You need a BIG 'cooler' for the heat that can generate, and those are the MINIMUM specs.
There are online calculators you can use to see the numbers and what size 'rad' is needed to run 'normal'.
One thing for sure, I would not want to be near the machine when a hose breaks !!
From a 'design/operations' viewpoint, it HAS to toss up a LOT of dust /debris AND physically block the airflow from the rads. Either will lower the cooling capacity of the rads, and 'heat' is the enemy. It'd be nice to know the 'normal' temperature of the hydraulic oil, say when using with a bucket or forks on. Whatever number that is, is where you'd like to be with the 'megamulcher' on . The problem with aux cooler is WHERE do you put it ? NOT in the engine compartment,already too hot in there, no room. Up on the roof ? That'll increase the height and easy to damage.
hmm...have you contacted the mulcher machine maker ?? That's a seriously HOT running motor and oil ! They should KNOW if it's 'normal' or not.
I googled the unit, it's a serious chunk of hardware !
had a quick look at the specs for the 'small' version.... 30 GPM @ 3000 PSI. You need a BIG 'cooler' for the heat that can generate, and those are the MINIMUM specs.
There are online calculators you can use to see the numbers and what size 'rad' is needed to run 'normal'.
One thing for sure, I would not want to be near the machine when a hose breaks !!
From a 'design/operations' viewpoint, it HAS to toss up a LOT of dust /debris AND physically block the airflow from the rads. Either will lower the cooling capacity of the rads, and 'heat' is the enemy. It'd be nice to know the 'normal' temperature of the hydraulic oil, say when using with a bucket or forks on. Whatever number that is, is where you'd like to be with the 'megamulcher' on . The problem with aux cooler is WHERE do you put it ? NOT in the engine compartment,already too hot in there, no room. Up on the roof ? That'll increase the height and easy to damage.
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These are major garbage collectors for sure, especially if you are doing a lot of high lift grinds. I've only used these in late fall/early spring when outside temperatures are under 10oC so overheating was never an issue. I've also used the Bobcat version and liked the cooling system screens better than the Kubota version, seemed easier to keep clean.
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E:9114 is EGR starting to close warning
E:9115 is Emissions warning (overheat)
The term "Motor" keeps getting used, sounds like it is the engine that is getting hot, not a hydraulic motor getting hot?
That is a question I have. I am looking at the temp gauge and the 9114 code is for ENGINE temp. Question I have is how is hydraulic temp related to engine temp? There is no gauge I am aware of to see the hydraulic temp.
That is an expensive repair not to fix that problem! Hope you can find it. This is very frustrating. I was only able to go about 45 minutes today in 94 degree before it threw the 9114 code