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Kubota G2160 Troubleshooting
The
Kubota G2160 garden tractor was manufactured between 2001 and 2008. The
components of Kubota G2160 driveline system: a 47.5 cu.in (778 cc) Kubota D782
four-cycle vertical three-cylinder indirect injection water-cooled diesel engine
and hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
The engine has a cylinder bore of 2.64" (67 mm), piston stroke of 2.90"
(73.6 mm), and rated power of 18.1 hp (13.5 kW). The maximum forward
speed - 9.3 km/h (15 mph), max. reverse speed - 3.8 km/h (6.1 mph).
The garden tractor was equipped with an electronic power steering,
internal expanding brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.50-12 rear
tires. The wheelbase is 50.8" (1290 mm). The Kubota G2160 is compatible
with the following attachments: 48", 54", or 60" mid-mount 3-blade mower
decks with cutting height of 1.0-4.0" (25-100 mm) and hydraulic lift
system, 50" front-mount Kubota G2726 snowblower, and 54" front-mount
Kubota TG2754 blade.
| Diesel Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or hard to start |
| Plugged fuel filter - Clean the filter element |
| Fuel shut-off valve closed - Open the fuel shut-off valve |
| Air trapped in fuel system - Bleed air |
| Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Damaged fuel injection pump - Change pump or rebuild it |
| Low engine compression - Inspect and replace faulty parts |
| Engine stops running unexpectedly |
| Coolant temperature is low - Warm up engine as required |
| Water, dirt, or air in fuel system - Drain, flush, fill, and bleed system |
| Irregular fuel injection - Adjust fuel injection timing |
| Fuel filter clogging - Install new filter element |
| Dirty or damaged injectors - Change fuel injectors |
| Engine stops after starting |
| Unadjusted fuel injection pump timing - Correct injection timing |
| Dirty fuel filter element - Clean the filter or install new filter element |
| Damaged or clogged injector nozzles - Replace fuel injector nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump failure - Change or repair the pump |
| Clogged air cleaner element - Service or replace the air cleaner |
| Incorrect low idle speed adjustment - Need to adjust idle speed |
| Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Install a new fuel pump or repair |
| Fuel injector nozzles are damaged or dirty - Test injector nozzles and replace as required |
| Valve clearance is out of adjustment - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Low coolant level - Fill the cooling system. Check and repair damage to the cooling system if required |
| Cooling system is dirty or cooling components are damaged - Change faulty components or service cooling system |
| Lack of engine oil - Need to add engine oil |
| Broken fan belt or improper belt tension - Replace or adjust belt tension properly |
| Defective or wrong type of thermostat - Thermostat needs to be replaced |
| Dirty or damaged injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Fuel injection pressure is wrong - Adjust pressure to proper level |
| Air filter is dirty - Replace or clean the air filter element |
| Plugged engine oil filter - Clean or change engine oil filter |
| Engine overloaded - Shift to lower gear or reduce the load |
| Improper valve clearance - Check and adjust |
| Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Correct low idle settings |
| Fuel pipes or hoses are dirty - Clean fuel system pipes and hoses |
| Engine compression is insufficient: Valves are broken or leaking - Have valves replaced |
| Incorrect setting of fuel injection pump timing - Fuel pump timing settings need to be corrected |
| Faulty fuel injector nozzles - Install new set of properly balanced nozzles |
| Engine oil level low - Fill up the engine oil |
| Engine is not fully warmed up - Warm up the engine |
| Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Crankshaft or bearings need to be replaced |
| Piston rings failure - Piston rings need to be replaced |
| Loose flywheel bolts - Check flywheel bolts and tighten properly |
| Oil leaking: Seals or gaskets are wearing excessively - New components need to be installed |
| Improper oil viscosity - Use correct viscosity oil |
| Worn or stuck piston rings - Change the piston rings as required |
| Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Valves replacement required |
| Scored cylinder liners or pistons - Inspect pistons and liners, fit new components as necessary |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission makes excessive noise |
| Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or change linkage |
| Excessive transmission load - Reduce loading |
| Fluid is contaminated or fluid level is insufficient - Add fluid to the correct level or fill transmission with fresh fluid |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - Change or repair defective parts |
| Damaged or loose shift linkage - Change or repair linkage |
| Stuck or defective hydrostatic pump - Repair or change pump |
| Worn or misadjusted transmission shift control parts - Adjust properly or change |
| Low oil level - Fill the transmission housing with oil |
| Worn or defective drive pulley - Change pulley |
| Shifting linkage is misadjusted or broken - Change or adjust linkage |
| Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Repair or adjust linkage |
| Worn transmission seals or gaskets - Install new gaskets or seals |
| Final drive shaft leaks - Replace shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission case - Install a new transmission case |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates too much |
| Dirty or worn mower drive sheave - Replace or clean sheave |
| Damaged or loose drive belt - Change belt or adjust belt tension |
| Mower blades are bent or out of balance - Balance or change as needed |
| Blade bolts are not tightened well - Tighten it fast |
| Discharge chute is constantly plugged |
| Fast ground speed - Select a lower speed |
| Long grass - Adjust mower to lower cutting height |
| Reduced engine rpm - Choke is not fully opening |
| Low cutting height - Use correct cutting height |
| Drive belt installed improperly - Drive belt must be installed correctly |
| Discharge area is clogged - Clean out the mower deck |
| Excessive blade dullness - Blades need to be sharpened |
| Damaged or worn blades - Replace the blades |
| Fast mowing speed - Use a lower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| Filled bagger - Clean bagger |
| Bumpy or unleveled lawn - Lawn leveling required |
| Cutting height is too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| Fast ground speed - Use a slower speed |
| Incorrect level of mower deck - Adjust mower deck level properly |
| Blades are bent or worn - Change the blades |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Correct tire pressure |
| Tires are not properly inflated - Inflate tires correctly |
| Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Excessive blade dullness - Sharpen the blades |
| Worn or bent blades - Install new blades |
| Discharge area is clogged - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Damaged mower deck housing - Rebuild or change mower deck |
| Mower spindle is faulty or loose - Install new spindle or repair it |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery won’t charge |
| Electrical cable connections are corroded or loose - Service or tighten connections |
| Battery terminal connectors are faulty - Terminal connectors should be replaced |
| Bad cell in battery - Use a new battery |
| Low battery output - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Battery will not hold charge - Service or change the battery |
| Disconnected cables or faulty battery terminals - Check wire connections and change or service terminals |
| Battery is drained or worn - Charge or replace the battery |
| Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected - Check wiring harness and connect as required |
| Low battery capacity - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Incorrectly gapped or worn spark plug - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
| Solenoid or starter motor failure - Starter/solenoid should be replaced |
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