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Kubota M4700 Troubleshooting

The Kubota M4700 utility tractor was manufactured between 1995 and 1997. The Kubota M4700 tractor is equipped with a 167.6 cu.in (2.7 L) Kubota F2803 4-stroke 5-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. The engine has a cylinder bore of 3.43" (87 mm), piston stroke of 3.64" (92 mm), and rated power of 51 hp (38 kW). The partially synchronized transmission consists of a single dry clutch and gearbox with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears.

The maximum forward speed - 18 mph (29 kph), maximum reverse speed - 6.3 mph (10.1 kph). The open center hydraulic system has a gear pump with a rated capacity of 9.3 gal/min (35 l/min). The two-wheel drive models are equipped with 6.50x16 front tyres and 14.9x28 rear tyres. The 9.50x22 front tyres and 14.9x28 rear tyres fit four-wheel drive tractors. The Kubota M4700 tractor can be equipped with the following attachments: Kubota LA1001 front-end loader with a lift capacity to full height of 2205 lbs (1000 kg), or Kubota LA1002 front-end loader with a lift capacity to full height of 2579 lbs (1169 kg).

Engine Troubleshooting
Engine is not starting or hard starting
Dirty fuel filter element - Clean or replace the filter
Closed fuel supply valve - Open supply valve to inject fuel
There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system
Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Inspect fuel injectors and replace if necessary
Fuel injection pump is broken - Repair or change injection pump
Engine has bad compression - Check cylinder block and change worn components
Diesel stalls while running
Low coolant temperature - Warm up the engine
Air in fuel system - Air-bleed fuel system
Bad fuel injection - Check and adjust
Fuel filter plugging - Service the filter
Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Check fuel injectors and replace if required
Engine starts but immediately shuts off
Timing of fuel injection pump is wrong - Adjust injection timing
Fuel filter is clogged - Change the filter element
Fuel injector nozzles are dirty or defective - Install new set of properly balanced nozzles
Fuel injection pump is broken - Repair or install new pump
Air cleaner element is dirty - Replace cleaner or install new cleaner element
Engine stalling at idle
Incorrect low idle setting - Normalize low idle speed
Defective fuel injection pump - Replace or rebuild injection pump
Faulty fuel injector nozzles - Check and change nozzles as required
The valve clearance is not adjusted - Check and adjust as required
Engine overheats
Lack of coolant in cooling system - Fill the radiator to the required level. Check system for leaks
Cooling system components are worn or system is clogged - Service the cooling system or change faulty parts
Engine oil insufficient - Check oil level and add oil as required
Damaged fan belt or unadjusted belt tension - Adjust belt tension properly or replace it
Defective thermostat - Check thermostat, replace if necessary
Engine power is too low
Fuel injectors are defective or dirty - Check fuel injectors and replace if required
Fuel injection pressure is wrong - Adjust pressure to proper level
Air filter is dirty - Install new filter element or replace it
Clogged oil filter - Service or change engine oil filter element
Diesel engine is overloaded - Reduce the load or use a lower gear
Improper valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance
Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Correct low idle adjustment
Clogged fuel hoses or pipes - Clean fuel pipes and hoses
Engine compression is low: Leaking or broken valves - Valves need to be replaced
Engine noises or knocks
Unadjusted fuel injection pump timing - Check and correct adjustments
Fuel injector nozzles are damaged - Change injector nozzles
Engine oil level is insufficient - Checking oil level and add if necessary
Engine is not fully warmed up - Normalize the engine temperature
Main bearings or crankshaft failure - Replace crankshaft or bearings
Piston rings are worn or broken - Piston rings replacement required
Loose flywheel bolts - Inspect flywheel bolts and tighten properly
Engine using too much oil
External oil leaks: Worn seals or gaskets - Change to repair leaks
Incorrect oil viscosity - Use correct viscosity oil
Piston rings are stuck or broken - Change the piston rings as required
Valve stems and guides are worn - Replace the valves
Pistons or cylinder liners are damaged - Check liners and pistons, install new components as required

Electrical System Troubleshooting
Battery cannot be charged
Defective battery - Battery change required
Damaged battery electrical wire harness - Inspect electrical wires for damage, change or repair
Loose or corroded terminals and cables - Service or tighten battery cables and terminals
Improper belt tension adjustment or damaged belt - Change belt or adjust belt tension properly
Starter motor turns slow
Low battery power - Charge the battery
Battery drains quickly - Service or change the battery
Bad battery cable harness - Inspect cables for malfunctions, repair or change
Corroded or loose terminals and cables - Tighten or clean cables and terminals
Starter does not work
Low battery power - Battery needs to be recharged
Drained or defective battery - Charge or change the battery
Starter motor is defective - Starter needs to be changed
Improperly connected or disconnected cables - Check battery cables and connect properly

Transmission Troubleshooting
Hard shifting
Clutch is unadjusted or worn - Adjust or replace the clutch
Gear shift linkage is stuck or worn - Change defective shift linkage
Damaged or worn shift forks - Install new shift forks
Gear shifting mechanism is worn - Change worn components
Transmission oil pressure is low
Low transmission fluid level - Fill the transmission housing with fluid
Transmission fluid filter element is dirty (if fitted) - Replace or clean transmission fluid filter
Relief valve is defective - Install a new valve
Transmission is making noise
Cracked or worn bearings - Replace the bearings
Oil level is insufficient - Correct the transmission oil level
Contaminated transmission fluid - Transmission fluid must be changed
Worn gears or improper backlash - Change the gears or adjust backlash correctly
Bent or worn shift forks - Replace the shift forks
External oil leaks
Seals or gaskets are damaged - Seals and gaskets need to be replaced
Cracked transmission case - Install a new transmission case

Hydraulics Troubleshooting
Hydraulic system overheated
Improper pressure in hydraulic system - Adjust properly
Main relief valve is damaged or adjusted improperly - Set up or change the relief valve
Hydraulic fluid contamination - Change hydraulic fluid
Air trapped in the hydraulic system - Inspect the pump seals, suction line, and fittings
Low hydraulic oil pressure
Not enough hydraulic fluid in the system - Fill the hydraulic system with oil
Hydraulic fluid filter is clogged - Service or replace the hydraulic filter
Hydraulic pump is defective - Check hydraulic pump flow and replace pump if necessary
Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve - Replace or adjust properly
Hydraulic cylinder is not working - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary
Hydraulic piping leaks - Detect leaks in the system and fix it
Three-point hitch lifting is too slow or cannot be lifted
Lack of hydraulic fluid - Fill the hydraulic system with oil
Hydraulic oil is too cold - Allow oil to warm
Dirty hydraulic oil filter - Change the hydraulic filter element or service if required
Faulty hydraulic oil pump - Check pump performance and change it if necessary
Defective or misadjusted main relief valve - Adjust relief valve or change if required
Defective or incorrect setting hydraulic spool valve block - Replace or set correctly
Hydraulic cylinder is broken - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary
Disconnected or damaged suction pipe - Connect or replace
Hitch not dropping or hitch drops slowly
Defective or incorrect setting hydraulic control valve block - Change or set correctly
Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Check cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if necessary
Hitch rock shaft is damaged - Replace the shaft
Hitch has mechanical defects - Change worn or defective hitch components
Jerky lowering or lifting of the hitch
Air leaks in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction line, and fittings
Dirty hydraulic fluid - The fluid must be changed
Defective hydraulic pump - Test the pump flow rate and change pump if required
Hydraulic control valve block is defective or set improper - Change or set correctly
Hydraulic cylinder is faulty - Check cylinder components for wear or damage and change if necessary

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