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Kubota L210 Troubleshooting

The Kubota L210 is a 2WD compact utility tractor. This model was manufactured between 1972 and 1973. The Kubota L210 driveline consists of a 65.3 cu.in (1.07 L) Kubota Z1100-A vertical 4-cycle two cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine and sliding gear transmission with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.

The engine has a cylinder bore of 3.46" (88 mm), piston stroke of 3.46" (88 mm), rated power of 21 hp (15.7 kW), and maximum torque of 60 hp (44.5 lb-ft) at 1600 rpm. Max. forward speed - 11.3 mph (18.2 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 2.8 mph (4.5 km/h).

The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump with rated capacity of 2.9 gpm (10.8 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 98 bar (1420 psi). The Kubota L210 was equipped with a manual steering system, differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes, 4.00x15 front tires, and 9.9x24 rear tires. The wheelbase is 59 in (1490 mm).

Engine Troubleshooting
Engine will not start or difficult to start
Fuel filter is dirty - Clean or replace the filter
Closed fuel cock - Open fuel on-off cock to inject fuel
Air in fuel lines - Bleed fuel lines
Fuel injectors are damaged or dirty - Change fuel injectors
Fuel injection pump is faulty - Replace or rebuild injection pump
Engine has low compression - Inspect and replace faulty parts
Engine stops during operation
Engine is not fully warmed up - Warm up to required temperature
Fuel-line is leaking air - Retighten clamps, replace defective pipes
Fuel injection failed - Use correct settings
Clogged fuel filter element - Clean the filter or install new filter element
Faulty or dirty injectors - Service or change fuel injectors
Engine starts and immediately stops
Incorrect setting of fuel injection pump timing - Repair or replace fuel injection pump
Clogged fuel filter element - Replace the filter element
Fuel injector nozzles are defective or dirty - Change or clean injector nozzles
Damaged fuel injection pump - Change pump or rebuild it
Air cleaner element is clogged - Change or service air cleaner element
Engine stops at idle
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Test and adjust
Fuel injection pump failure - Install a new fuel pump or repair
Faulty fuel injector nozzles - Replace fuel injector nozzles
Incorrect valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance
Engine overheats
Coolant level is low - Fill the radiator to the required level. Any leaks must be repaired
Cooling system parts are defective or system is dirty - Flush cooling system or replace faulty parts
Lack of engine oil - Check oil level and add oil as required
Broken fan belt or unadjusted belt tension - Replace or adjust belt tension properly
Thermostat failure - Thermostat needs to be replaced
Engine power is too low
Faulty or dirty injectors - Change fuel injectors
Improper fuel injection pressure - Correct the pressure settings
Air filter clogging - Clean or replace the air filter element
Oil filter element clogged - Replace or service engine oil filter
Diesel engine overloaded - Reduce engine load
Valve clearance is out of adjustment - Correct valve clearance needs to be set
Incorrectly set low idle speed - Test and adjust
Fuel pipes or hoses clogging - Service fuel hoses and pipes
Engine losing compression: Leaking or broken valves - Valves need to be replaced
Engine knocking sound or abnormal noise
Fuel injection pump out of timing - Repair or replace fuel injection pump
Dirty or defective injector nozzles - Service or replace nozzles if required
Engine oil level is insufficient - Fill up the oil to required level
Low coolant temperature - Normalize the temperature by warming up the engine
Main bearings or crankshaft wear - Replace crankshaft or bearings
Piston rings are worn or broken - Replace piston rings
Loose flywheel screws - Check the flywheel screws and tighten as required
Excessive engine oil consumption
External oil leaks: Seals or gaskets are defective - Worn parts need to be replaced
Incorrect oil viscosity - Use proper viscosity oil
Stuck or defective piston rings - Replace piston rings
Worn valve guides and valve stems - Change the valves
Scuffed pistons or cylinder liners - Inspect pistons and liners, replace as required


Electrical System Troubleshooting
Battery does not charge
Battery dead cell - Replace the battery
Battery electrical wire harness damage - Check battery wires for damage, replace or change
Loose or corroded cables and terminals - Tighten or clean terminals and cables
Improper belt tension adjustment or damaged belt - Change belt or correctly adjust belt tension
Starter turns slowly
Low battery power - Recharge the battery
Battery is draining quickly - Service charging system or install new battery
Battery wiring harness damage - Inspect battery wiring for damage, replace or repair
Loose or corroded battery terminals and cables - Service or tighten battery terminals and cables
Starter will not crank
Low battery output - Battery needs to be recharged
Discharged or faulty battery - Replace or charge as required
Starter motor failure - Starter needs to be replaced
Wiring harness is disconnected or improperly connected - Check wiring harness and reconnect properly

Transmission Troubleshooting
Difficulty shifting gears
Incorrectly adjusted or damaged clutch - Adjust or change the clutch
Gear shift linkage is stuck or damaged - Repair or change shift linkage
Shift forks are damaged or worn - Change the shift forks
Worn gear shift mechanism - Replace worn components
Low transmission pressure
Insufficient fluid supply - Add transmission fluid as required
Transmission oil filter element is dirty (if fitted) - Change or service the transmission oil filter
Relief valve is defective - Replace relief valve as required
Excessive transmission noise
Damaged or worn bearings - Faulty bearings should be replaced
Not enough oil in transmission - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required
Transmission oil contamination - Change transmission oil
Backlash is incorrect or gears are worn - Replace gears or set backlash properly
Worn or damaged shift forks - Replace the shift forks
Transmission fluid leaks
Broken gaskets or seals - Replace worn gaskets or seal
Transmission case is cracked - Replace case or transmission assembly


Hydraulics Troubleshooting
Hydraulic system is too hot
The system pressure has not been corrected - Make the correct settings
Defective or misadjusted main relief valve - Replace or set up the relief valve
Hydraulic oil is contaminated - Fill up with fresh hydraulic oil
Aeration in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction line, and fittings
Hydraulic fluid pressure too low
Lack of hydraulic oil - Check oil level and add hydraulic oil as required
Hydraulic oil filter is dirty - Service or replace the hydraulic filter
Defective hydraulic pump - Check pump flow and change pump if necessary
Hydraulic control valve is faulty or out of adjustment - Replace or adjust properly
Broken hydraulic cylinder - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required
Hydraulic pipes are leaking - Identify leaks in the system and repair it
3-point hitch lifts too slowly or can't lift
Hydraulic oil level is low - Fill up the hydraulic oil
Hydraulic fluid is too cold - Allow fluid to warm
Hydraulic fluid filter is clogged - Change the hydraulic filter element or service if required
Hydraulic pump malfunction - Test the pump flow rate and install new pump if required
Main relief valve is damaged or adjusted improperly - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary
Hydraulic spool valve block is not set properly or defective - Replace or adjust correctly
Hydraulic cylinder is broken - Check cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary
Loose or damaged suction line - Tighten or replace
Hitch can't drop or drops too slowly
Hydraulic spool valve block is not set properly or defective - Set properly or replace
Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary
Hitch cross shaft is worn - Replace the shaft
The hitch has any internal mechanical damage - Replace damaged or worn hitch components
Hitch lowering or lifting is not smoothly
Air in hydraulic system - Inspect the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings
Hydraulic fluid contamination - Change hydraulic fluid
Damaged hydraulic oil pump - Test the pump flow rate and change pump if required
Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve - Set correctly or replace
Defective hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder components for damage or wear and change if necessary

Steering System Troubleshooting
Hard Steering
Steering knuckle or steering column is stuck - Inspect steering column and knuckle, replace worn parts
Steering gearbox components are worn - Replace defective components of steering gearbox
Faulty drag link or tie rod - Replace or repair
Insufficient lubrication in steering box - Need to lubricate the gearbox
Not adjusted toe-in alignment - Check and adjust toe-in
Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires as necessary
Excessive steering wheel free play
Steering column bearing or shaft is worn - Change faulty parts
Steering linkage assembly is worn or loose - Repair or replace steering linkage
Worn steering gearbox bearings - Replace the bearings
Front wheel hub bearings or steering knuckles are worn - Change hub bearings or knuckles
Damaged or worn steering tie-rod ends - Change faulty part
Tractor pulls to right or left
Worn or loose steering linkage assembly - Repair or replace steering linkage
Defective steering knuckle bushing - Replace knuckle bushing
Uneven tire pressure - Inflate the tires properly
Toe-in adjustment is incorrect - Adjust toe-in correctly

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