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Kubota BX2360 Troubleshooting

Kubota BX2360 Engine Troubleshooting

Engine hard to start or doesn't start: Fuel filter element is clogged. Change the filter element. Air in the fuel lines. Bleed the fuel lines. Defective or clogged injection nozzle. If necessary, replace with a new nozzle. Fuel injection pump is not operating properly. Repair or install new pump.

Engine stops running suddenly: Fuel injection pump timing is not adjusted. Adjust according to specifications. Fuel filter element is dirty. Clean or change the filter. Engine has not warmed up to the recommended temperature. Warm up the engine.

Engine starts but immediately stalls: Fuel filter element clogging. Replace filter element. Fuel injection pump malfunction. Change or repair the pump. Clogged air cleaner. Clean or replace element.

Engine is overheated: Radiator core is clogged or radiator cap is leaking. Clean radiator or change cap. Engine has a lack of coolant. The cooling system needs to be refilled and checked for faults. Loose or defective fan belt. Belt change is required. Engine oil insufficient. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.

Diesel power loss: Dirty or faulty injection nozzles. Install a new kit of correctly balanced nozzles. Restricted fuel hoses or lines. Service fuel lines and hoses. Intake air restriction. Air filter maintenance required. Cylinder head gasket is damaged. Gasket should be replaced.

Engine noise or knocking: Engine is cold. Engine is not warmed up to the required temperature. Engine oil level low. Check and refill engine oil. Incorrect adjustment of fuel injection pump timing. Set the fuel pump timing correctly. Pistons are scored or worn. Install new pistons. Connecting rod is misaligned or worn. Need to change or align the connecting rod.

Engine stops while idle: Incorrectly set low idle speed. Test and adjust. Improper valve clearance. Need to adjust valve clearance. Fuel injection pump malfunctioning. Replacement or repair required.

Low oil pressure: Low oil level. Check and refill the oil. Worn oil pump. Inspect and change as required. Clogged oil filter. Change or clean engine oil filter element.

Kubota BX2360 Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

HST transmission noises: Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage. Adjust or repair linkage. Transmission overload. Reduce loading. Oil is dirty or oil level is too low. Change transmission oil or top up to proper level. Stuck relief valve. Replace the valve. Transmission components are damaged or worn. Check internal transmission parts for damage or wear and replace if required.

Transmission oil overheats: Excessive transmission load. The load should be reduced. Cooling components are plugged or defective. Inspect all cooling components and replace or repair if necessary. Lack of transmission fluid. Add fluid to the transmission housing. Dirty transmission fluid filter element. Service or change transmission fluid filter.

Power is too low: Transmission fluid level is low. Check and refill the transmission fluid. Defective relief valve. Replace the valve. Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage. Adjust or repair linkage.

Transmission oil leaking: Plugged transmission fluid return tube. Service or replace return tube. Worn seals or gaskets. Change defective seal or gaskets. High internal transmission case pressure. Replace worn components.

Kubota BX2360 Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheating: Hydraulic fluid type is wrong. Use correct type of hydraulic fluid. Contaminated hydraulic oil. Change hydraulic oil. Air trapped in hydraulic system. Bleed air from system. Defective main relief valve. Relief valve must be changed.

Low hydraulic system pressure: Low hydraulic fluid level. Fill the system to proper hydraulic fluid level. Dirty hydraulic oil filter element. Install a new hydraulic filter element. Leaks in hydraulic lines. Inspect the system for leaks and fix it. Hydraulic spool valve is not set properly. Set the spool valve properly. Hydraulic pump failure. Install a new hydraulic fluid pump. Hydraulic cylinder is broken. Repair or change hydraulic cylinder.

Three-point hitch cannot be lifted or lifting is too slow: Faulty hydraulic pump. Replace or repair hydraulic oil pump. Main relief valve failure. Install a new relief valve. Hydraulic spool valve is defective. Change or repair hydraulic valve. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Low hydraulic oil level. Need to add oil. Clogged hydraulic fluid filter. Clean or replace the hydraulic filter. Excessive hitch loading. Reduce hitch load.

3-point hitch can't drop or drops too slowly: Defective hydraulic cylinder. Repair or replace hydraulic cylinder. Incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve. Use the correct setting. Damaged lift arm shaft. Change the shaft. Three-point hitch is out of adjustment. Adjust the hitch.

Hitch lift or lower is jerky: Dirty hydraulic fluid. The fluid must be changed. Damaged hydraulic pump. Change or repair hydraulic oil pump. There is air in the hydraulic system. Bleed hydraulic system. Hydraulic control valve block is damaged. Repair or replace the valve. Damaged hydraulic cylinder. Install a new hydraulic cylinder or repair it.

Kubota BX2360 Steering System Troubleshooting

Excessive steering wheel play: Steering column shaft or coupling is worn out. Replace defective part. Steering pump is faulty. Steering pump needs to be replaced or repaired. Steering linkage joints are worn or loose. Check and change as required. Hydrostatic steering unit has wear or malfunction. Inspect and change as required.

Hard Steering: Air lock in hydraulic steering system. Bleed the system of air. Clogged steering filter. Service steering filter. Steering fluid insufficient. Check and refill steering fluid. Hydrostatic steering unit has damage or wear. Change or repair steering unit if required. Hydraulic steering pump is defective. Steering pump needs to be replaced or repaired. Worn or stuck pump flow control valve. Replace or clean flow control valve. Incorrectly assembled or damaged steering column. Reassemble the steering column correctly or change it. Tire pressure uneven. Inflate the tires correctly. Incorrect toe-in. Adjust toe-in properly. Leaking steering cylinder. Replace worn cylinder seals or scratched piston rod.

Tractor is pulling to right or left: Worn or damaged hydrostatic steering unit. Inspect and replace as required. Worn steering cylinder. Repair or change hydraulic steering cylinder. Improper toe-in. Check and adjust toe-in. Steering linkage parts are loose or worn. Change or repair steering linkage. Improperly adjusted or defective front hub bearings. Adjust correctly or change bearings. Uneven wear on front tyres. Replace the tyres.

Kubota BX2360 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Battery cannot be charged: Corroded or loose wire connections. Service or tighten connections. Defective electrical terminal connectors. Change terminal connectors. Battery is defective. Install a new battery. Belt is loose or defective. Adjust belt tension or change the belt.

Starter cranks slowly: Low battery voltage. Charge the battery. Battery is draining quickly. Service charging system or change battery. Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring. Connect wiring correctly or install new terminals.

Starter is not working: Battery is drained or defective. Recharge or replace battery. Battery wiring is disconnected or improperly connected. Inspect wiring and connect as required. Low battery output. Battery needs to be recharged. Starter motor failure. Repair or replace starter.