________________________________________________________________________________________

Home / Farm Tractors / Kubota Tractors / Kubota M5030

Kubota M5030 Troubleshooting

The Kubota M5030 is a two-wheel drive (M5030F) or four-wheel drive (M5030DT) utility tractor. This model was manufactured between 1986 and 1996. The Kubota M5030 tractor is powered by 170.3 cu.in (2.8 L) Kubota S2802-DI 6-cylinder direct injection liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 54 hp (40.3 kW) at 2600 rpm. The tractor is fitted with a partially synchronized transmission with 16 forward and 4 reverse gears. The maximum forward speed - 17.5 mph (28.2 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 7.5 mph (12.1 km/h).

The open center hydraulic system has a gear pump with a rated capacity of 11 gal/min (41.6 l/min). The hydraulic system pressure is 181.5 bar (2630 psi). The 2WD models are equipped with 6.0x16 front tires and 14.9x28 rear tires. The 9.5x22 front tires and 14.9x28 rear tires are used for 4WD tractors. Compatible attachments for the Kubota M5030 tractor: Kubota M1870A front-end loader with a lift capacity to full height of 2190 lbs (993 kg) and breakout force of 3670 (1664 kg).

Engine Troubleshooting
Engine will not start or hard to start
Clogged fuel filter element - Filter maintenance required
No fuel supply from the tank - Open the fuel supply valve
Air in fuel system - Air-bleed fuel system
Clogged fuel injectors - Clean or replace fuel injectors
Fuel injection pump malfunctioning - Repair or replace injection pump
Low engine compression - Inspect cylinder block and change defective components
Engine stalls during operation
Engine has not warmed up to recommended temperature - Warm up engine to required temperature
There is air in the fuel system - Bleed the system
Improper fuel injection - Fuel injection settings required
Fuel filter clogging - Change filter element
Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Clean or replace fuel injectors
Diesel starts and immediately shuts off
Fuel injection pump timing is incorrect - Check the fuel injection pump timing setting
Fuel filter is dirty - Install new filter element
Fuel injector nozzles are defective or dirty - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles
Fuel injection pump is damaged - Change pump or rebuild it
Air cleaner is dirty - Replace or clean the air cleaner element
Engine stalls at idle
Incorrect low idle setting - Correct low idle settings
Defective fuel injection pump - Repair or install new pump
Fuel injector nozzles are damaged - Install a new set of well-balanced nozzles
Valve clearance is wrong - Have it adjusted
Engine is overheated
Engine coolant is insufficient - Fill the cooling system. Check radiator and hoses for leaks
Cooling system components are damaged or system is dirty - Change faulty components or flush the cooling system
Insufficient engine oil - Check and refill engine oil
Fan belt tension is improper or belt is damaged - Adjust correctly or install new belt
Thermostat is defective - Check thermostat, replace if necessary
Reduced engine power
Fuel injectors are clogged or faulty - Change fuel injectors
Incorrect fuel injection pressure - Adjust to correct pressure
Air filter clogging - Change or service air filter element
Dirty oil filter element - Change or service engine oil filter
Engine is running overloaded - Shift to lower gear or reduce the load
Valve clearance is not correct - Correct valve clearance needs to be set
Incorrectly set low idle speed - Adjust as required
Restricted fuel hoses or pipes - Service fuel pipes and hoses
Loss of compression: Worn or damaged valves - Replace the valves as required
Engine noises or knocks
Incorrectly set fuel injection pump timing - Correct injection timing
Fuel injector nozzles are defective or dirty - Inspect injector nozzles and change if required
Low engine oil level - Need to add engine oil
Engine is not fully warmed up - Warm up engine as required
Crankshaft or main bearings are worn out - Change defective components as required
Stuck or worn piston rings - Install new piston rings
Loose flywheel bolts - Inspect flywheel bolts and tighten properly
High oil consumption
External oil leaks: Gaskets or seals are excessively worn - New components need to be installed
Oil viscosity is incorrect - Use proper viscosity oil
Stuck or defective piston rings - Change piston rings
Damaged valve stems or valve guides - Valves need to be changed
Cylinder liners or pistons are scored - Inspect pistons and liners, replace as required

Electrical System Troubleshooting
Battery does not charge
Defective battery - Install a new battery
Damaged battery cable harness - Check electrical cables for damage, repair or replace
Corroded or loose terminals and cables - Cables and terminals must be tightened or cleaned
Incorrect belt tension adjustment or worn belt - Adjust belt tension correctly or change belt
Starter turns slow
Low battery voltage - Battery is drained, recharge it
Battery discharges quickly - Service charging system or install new battery
Battery wiring harness failure - Inspect electrical cables for defects, repair or replace
Battery terminals and cables are corroded or loose - Tighten or clean terminals and cables
Starter will not work
Battery capacity is low - Battery needs to be recharged
Drained or faulty battery - Charge or change the battery
Defective starter motor - Change or repair starter
Incorrectly connected or disconnected wires - Check battery wires and connect correctly

Transmission Troubleshooting
Gears are hard to shift
Worn or misadjusted clutch - Adjust correctly or replace
Stuck or damaged gear shift linkage - Service or change the shift linkage
Worn or damaged shift forks - Replace defective shift forks
Defective gearshift mechanism - Replace defective components
Lack of transmission oil pressure
Insufficient oil supply - Check transmission oil level and add oil as required
Transmission oil filter element is dirty (if fitted) - Replace or clean transmission oil filter
Relief valve failure - Install a new relief valve
Transmission noise
Bearings are worn or damaged - Bearings need to be changed
Low transmission fluid level - Check transmission fluid level and add it as required
Transmission fluid contamination - Fill up with fresh transmission fluid
Incorrect backlash or gears are defective - Replace gears or adjust backlash properly
Shift forks are damaged or worn - Shift forks need to be replaced
External fluid leaks
Gaskets or seals are defective Install new gaskets or seal
Transmission case is cracked - Replace case or transmission assembly

Hydraulics Troubleshooting
Hydraulic system overheats
Incorrect pressure in hydraulic system - Changing the system pressure
Defective or misadjusted main relief valve - Adjust or replace the relief valve
Contaminated hydraulic oil - Change hydraulic oil
Air leaks in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings
Low hydraulic system pressure
Hydraulic oil level is insufficient - Check oil level and add hydraulic oil as required
Hydraulic oil filter is dirty - Replace hydraulic filter element or service if necessary
Hydraulic pump malfunction - Test pump performance and replace pump if necessary
Hydraulic spool valve is not set properly or defective - Replace or set correctly
Hydraulic cylinder failure - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder components for damage or wear and change if required
Leakage in hydraulic pipes - Find leaks in the system and fix it
Hitch cannot be lifted or lifting is too slow
Hydraulic fluid level is low - Need to add fluid
Cold oil in hydraulic system - Wait for oil to warm up
Hydraulic oil filter clogging - Clean or change hydraulic filter
Faulty hydraulic oil pump - Test the pump flow rate and install new pump if required
Main relief valve is defective or unadjusted - Adjust the valve or replace if necessary
Faulty or incorrect setting hydraulic control valve - Change or set correctly
Hydraulic cylinder malfunction - Inspect cylinder parts for wear or damage and replace if required
Suction line is damaged or disconnected - Connect or replace
Hitch won't lower or lowers slowly
Hydraulic control valve is defective or set improper - Set correctly or replace
Hydraulic cylinder is defective - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if required
Lift arm shaft is worn - Replace the shaft
The hitch has any internal mechanical damage - Replace worn or faulty hitch parts
Hitch is lowered or raised jerkily
Air enters in hydraulic system - Check the pump seals, suction pipe, and fittings
Hydraulic oil contamination - Change the oil
Hydraulic pump failure - Flow-rate pump and change pump if necessary
Hydraulic spool valve is not set properly or defective - Set correctly or replace
Hydraulic cylinder is defective - Inspect the hydraulic cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace if required

________________________________________________________________________________________

Farm Tractors Technical Specifications
JD 1026R JD 3650 JD 6400 JD 7810
KUBOTA B7500 KUBOTA L245 KUBOTA L2250 KUBOTA M4072
FORD 1320 FORD 2810 FORD 3930 FORD 5600
MF 250 MF 690 MF 3060 MF 6180
NH TC48DA NH M100 NH T7550 NH 8560
CASE IH 495 CASE IH 1255XL CASE IH 2140 CASE IH 2294