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Kubota G3200 Troubleshooting
The
Kubota G3200 is a 2WD garden tractor from G-series. This model was manufactured
between 1983 and 1988. The Kubota G3200 driveline components: Kubota Z400
two-cylinder naturally aspirated water-cooled diesel engine and mechanical
transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears.
A 24.4 cubic inches (399 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 2.52" (64
mm), piston stroke of 2.45" (62 mm), and rated power of 10 hp (7.5 kW).
The maximum travel speed (forward and reverse): 4.7 mph (7.6 km/h) / 2.4
mph (3.9 km/h).
The Kubota G3200 was equipped with a manual steering system, disc type
brakes, 16x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. The wheelbase
is 47.2" (1190 mm). The tractor is compatible with a 40" mid-mount
2-blade Kubota RC40 mower deck, 44" mid-mount 3-blade Kubota RC44 mower
deck, 46" front-mount Kubota G2538A snowblower, 48" front-mount Kubota
G2003 blade, and 54" front-mount Kubota G2000 blade.
| Diesel Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine won't start or difficult to start |
| Dirty fuel filter element - Clean or replace the filter |
| Closed fuel supply valve - Open supply valve to inject fuel |
| Air in fuel pipes - Bleed fuel pipes |
| Faulty or dirty injectors - Test fuel injectors and change if necessary |
| Fuel injection pump is defective - Rebuild or change fuel pump |
| Poor compression - Inspect cylinder block and change defective components |
| Diesel stalls while running |
| Engine is not warmed up to required temperature - Warm up the engine as required |
| Air in fuel lines - Bleed fuel lines |
| Irregular fuel injection - Adjust fuel injection timing |
| Fuel filter plugging - Service the filter |
| Faulty or dirty injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors |
| Diesel engine stalls after starting |
| Timing of fuel injection pump is not adjusted - Adjust injection timing |
| Clogged fuel filter element - Clean or replace the filter |
| Fuel injector nozzles are dirty - Install new set of properly balanced nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump is faulty - Replace or repair injection pump |
| Air cleaner clogging - Service or change air cleaner |
| Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Test and adjust |
| Fuel injection pump failure - Rebuild or replace pump |
| Dirty or defective injector nozzles - Test injector nozzles and replace as required |
| Improper valve clearance - Check and adjust |
| Engine coolant is insufficient - Fill the cooling system. Check for leaks or other malfunctions |
| Cooling system components are damaged or system is dirty - Replace faulty parts or flush the cooling system |
| Insufficient engine oil - Check and refill engine oil |
| Broken fan belt or unadjusted belt tension - Adjust correctly or install new belt |
| Thermostat malfunction - Replace the thermostat |
| Dirty or faulty injectors - Change fuel injectors |
| Insufficient fuel injection pressure - Check the fuel injection pressure and adjust if necessary |
| Dirty air filter - Service or replace the air filter |
| Plugged engine oil filter - Clean or change engine oil filter |
| Engine is running overloaded - Reduce the load or use a lower gear |
| Excessive valve clearance - Have it adjusted |
| Incorrect low idle speed adjustment - Correct low idle settings |
| Fuel pipes or hoses are dirty - Clean fuel hoses and pipes |
| Lack of compression: Valves are defective or worn - Change the valves |
| Incorrect setting of fuel injection pump timing - Adjust injection timing |
| Fuel injector nozzles are dirty - Replace fuel injector nozzles |
| Low engine oil level - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Engine has not warmed up to required temperature - Normalize the engine temperature |
| Crankshaft or main bearings failure - Replace crankshaft or bearings |
| Piston rings are damaged or broken - Have piston rings replaced |
| Flywheel bolts are loose - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Diesel engine using too much oil |
| Oil leaks: Gaskets or seals can be faulty - Replace defective parts |
| Improper oil viscosity - Fill up with the proper oil viscosity |
| Piston rings are defective or worn - Change the piston rings as required |
| Damaged valve guides or valve stems - Valves must be replaced |
| Scored cylinder liners or pistons - Inspect pistons and liners, replace as required |
| Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Difficulty shifting gears |
| Stuck or damaged gear shift linkage - Replace or repair the shift linkage |
| Bent or worn shift forks - Install new shift forks |
| Gear shifting mechanism is worn - Change worn components |
| Transmission is excessively noisy |
| Transmission oil level is low - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level |
| Transmission fluid is contaminated - Fill up with new transmission fluid |
| Bearings are damaged or gears are worn - Replace defective parts |
| Transmission jumps out of gear |
| Incorrectly installed or bent shift lever - Install the lever correctly or replace it |
| Worn or damaged gear teeth - Change defective gears |
| Faulty shift forks or shift rods - Replace damaged rods or forks |
| Drive belt/shaft is improperly adjusted or worn - Adjust belt/shaft or install a new one |
| Brake/clutch is worn or incorrectly adjusted - Change clutch/brake or adjust it |
| Faulty or worn drive sheave - Change sheave |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates too much |
| Dirty or worn mower drive sheave - Service or replace sheave |
| Drive belt is damaged or loose - Adjust belt tension or replace belt |
| Cutting blades are not balanced or warped - Change or balance blades |
| Blade bolts are not tightened well - Tighten it fast |
| Discharge chute is regularly plugged |
| Ground speed is too fast - Use a slower speed |
| Long grass - Must be set to low cutting height |
| Reduced engine speeds - Throttle is not fully open |
| Cutting level is too low - Need to set high cutting height |
| Mower drive belt installation is improper - Install drive belt correctly |
| Grass patches are not cut |
| Cutting deck clogging - Mower deck needs to be cleaned |
| Blades are too dull - Sharpen the blades |
| Damaged or worn blades - Blades must be changed |
| High mowing speed - Use a lower speed |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Bagger is full - Remove grass from bagger |
| Lawn is uneven or bumpy - Lawn leveling required |
| Low cutting height - Use correct cutting height |
| Fast ground speed - Select a slower speed |
| Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
| Bent or worn blades - Change the blades |
| Tire pressure is too low - Correct tire pressure |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Check and inflate the tires |
| Deck is not leveled correctly - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly |
| Blades are not sharp - Sharpen the blades |
| Bent or worn blades - Install new blades |
| Discharge area is clogged - Clean mower deck as required |
| Broken mower deck shell - Rebuild or replace mower deck |
| Loose or defective mower spindle - Repair or change the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery cannot be charged |
| Loose or corroded wire connections - Tighten or service cable connections |
| Battery terminal clamps are faulty - Install new terminal clamps |
| Battery bad cell - Change the battery |
| Low battery capacity - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Battery does not hold charge - Battery needs to be serviced or replaced |
| Wires are disconnected or battery terminals are corroded - Check cables and replace or service terminals |
| Battery is low or faulty - Recharge or replace battery |
| Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected - Check wiring and connect properly |
| Low battery output voltage - Battery is drained, recharge it |
| Spark plug gapped improperly or faulty - Clean, gap or change spark plug |
| Solenoid or starter motor is faulty - Repair starter or install a new solenoid |
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