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Kubota G5200 Troubleshooting
The
Kubota G5200 garden tractor manufactured from 1984 to 1990. The Kubota G5200 is
powered by Kubota D600 vertical 3-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine with a
rated power of 14 hp (10.4 kW) at 3200 rev/min.
The Kubota G5200 is fitted with a 3-range hydrostatic transmission with
infinite forward and reverse gears and foot travel speed control.
Maximum forward speed - 6.5 mph (10.5 kph), max. reverse speed - 3.2 mph
(5.1 kph). The Kubota G5200 is equipped with a manual steering system,
disc type brakes, 15x6.50-8 front tires, and 23x10.5-12 rear tires. The
wheelbase is 47.2 in (1190 mm).
The tractor is compatible with the following attachments: 40", 44" and
48" mid-mount 3-blade mower decks, 38", 46" front-mount snowblowers, and 46" or
48" front blades.
| Diesel Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine will not start or hard to start |
| Plugged fuel filter - Clean the filter or install new filter element |
| No fuel supply from the tank - Open the fuel supply valve |
| Water, dirt, or air in fuel system - Drain, flush, fill, and bleed system |
| Faulty or dirty injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary |
| Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Change pump or rebuild it |
| Engine has low compression - Check cylinder block and replace worn parts |
| Diesel stalls while running |
| Engine is not fully warmed up - Warm up the engine as required |
| Fuel lines leaking air - Tighten clamps, change faulty pipes |
| Irregular fuel injection - Adjust fuel injection timing |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Change filter element |
| Clogged fuel injectors - Service or change fuel injectors |
| Fuel injection pump timing is incorrect - Fuel injection pump timing adjustment needs to be corrected |
| Plugged fuel filter - Clean the filter element |
| Fuel injector nozzles fault - Replace fuel injector nozzles |
| Fuel injection pump is not operating properly - Repair or install new pump |
| Clogged air cleaner element - Change or replace air cleaner element |
| Engine stalls while idling |
| Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Correct low idle settings |
| Defective fuel injection pump - Replace or rebuild injection pump |
| Damaged or clogged injector nozzles - Change or clean injector nozzles |
| Excessive valve clearance - Correct valve clearance |
| Low engine coolant - Add the coolant. Inspect the system for leaks |
| Cooling system is clogged or cooling components are defective - Flush cooling system or replace faulty parts |
| Lack of engine oil - Fill the crankcase with engine oil |
| Worn fan belt or unadjusted belt tension - Adjust as required or change belt |
| Thermostat failure - Check and replace if required |
| Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Check fuel injectors and replace if required |
| Uneven fuel injection pressure - Adjust pressure to proper level |
| Air filter element clogging - Replace or clean the air filter element |
| Oil filter element is dirty - Clean or change engine oil filter |
| Diesel engine overloaded - Reduce load on the engine |
| Valve clearance is out of adjustment - Correct valve clearance needs to be set |
| Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Adjustment required |
| Fuel hoses or pipes clogging - Clean fuel system hoses and pipes |
| Poor engine compression: Worn or damaged valves - Have valves replaced |
| Timing of fuel injection pump is wrong - Fuel injection pump timing adjustment needs to be corrected |
| Clogged or damaged injector nozzles - Inspect injector nozzles and change if required |
| Engine oil insufficient - Fill up the engine oil |
| Low coolant temperature - Warm up the engine as required |
| Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Replace crankshaft or bearings |
| Piston rings are worn or broken - Replace the piston rings as required |
| Flywheel bolts are loose - Bolts need to be tightened |
| Engine consuming too much oil |
| External oil leaks: Worn seals or gaskets - Install new components |
| Wrong oil viscosity - Use oil of correct viscosity |
| Worn or stuck piston rings - Change piston rings |
| Worn valve stems and valve guides - Replace defective valves |
| Pistons or cylinder liners are scuffed - Inspect liners and pistons, replace as necessary |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission is excessively noisy |
| Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Adjust or install new linkage |
| Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce transmission load |
| Fluid is contaminated or fluid level is insufficient - Top up to proper level or change transmission fluid |
| Defective or worn transmission parts - Change or repair defective parts |
| Shift linkage is loose or broken - Service or change the linkage |
| Hydrostatic pump is seized or faulty - Repair or change pump |
| Damaged or unadjusted transmission shift control components - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Low oil level - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required |
| Worn or damaged drive sheave - Replace sheave |
| Shift linkage is damaged or unadjusted - Change or adjust linkage |
| Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage - Adjust or install new linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are damaged - Replace seals or gaskets |
| Final drive shaft is leaking - Install new shaft seals |
| Transmission housing is cracked - Replace housing or transmission assembly |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Drive sheave of mower deck is dirty or worn - Clean or replace sheave |
| Drive belt is defective or loose - Change belt or adjust belt tension |
| Mower blades are warped or not balanced - Change or balance blades |
| Blade mounting bolts are loose - Bolts should be tightened |
| Discharge chute regular clogging |
| Mowing speed is too high - Operate at slower speed |
| Tall grass - Must be set to low cutting height |
| Engine rpm is too low - Adjust throttle to full opening |
| Low cutting height - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Improper drive belt installation - Check drive belt for correct installation |
| Deck is plugged with grass - Need to clean the mower deck |
| Not sharp blades - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Worn or defective blades - Blades must be changed |
| Ground speed is too fast - Use a lower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Full bagger - Empty the bagger |
| Blades are scalping the grass |
| Bumpy or not smooth lawn - Lawn leveling required |
| Cutting level is too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Fast mowing speed - Select a slower speed |
| Mower deck is not leveled properly - Level the deck properly |
| Worn or bent blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires correctly |
| Mower deck to cut unevenly |
| Tires are not properly inflated - Need to inflate tires |
| Improper mower deck level - Level the deck properly |
| Blades are not sharp - Sharpen the blades |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Replace the blades |
| Deck is plugged with grass - Inspect and clean cutting deck |
| Broken mower deck shell - Replace or rebuild mower deck |
| Mower spindle is loose or defective - Install new spindle or repair it |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery does not charge |
| Electrical cable connections are loose or corroded - Tighten or service connections |
| Battery terminal connectors are faulty - Terminal connectors should be replaced |
| Dead cell in battery - Battery change required |
| Low battery output - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Battery does not hold charge - Service charging system or replace battery |
| Corroded battery terminals or disconnected wires - Check wiring and clean or replace terminals |
| Battery is drained or defective - Charge or change the battery |
| Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected - Check wiring harness and connect as required |
| Low battery capacity - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Spark plug gapped improperly or faulty - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
| Starter motor or solenoid is damaged - Replace solenoid or repair starter |
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