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Kubota T1460 Troubleshooting
The
Kubota T1460 is a T-series lawn tractor. This model was manufactured from 1997
to 2001. The Kubota T1460 driveline system components: Kawasaki FC420V vertical
single cylinder forced air-cooled OHV gasoline engine and belt-driven
hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.
A 25.8 cubic inches engine has a cylinder bore of 3.50 in (89 mm), a
piston stroke of 2.68 in (68 mm), and rated power of 12.5 hp (9.3 kW).
The maximum travel speed (forward/reverse): 5.6 mph (9 km/h) and 2.5 mph
(4 km/h). The Kubota T1460 is equipped with 15x6.00-6 front tyres and
20x10.00-8 rear tyres.
The wheelbase is 47 in (1200 mm). Compatible attachments for the
tractor: a 40" mid-mount 2-blade mower deck with a hydraulic lift
system, 38" front-mount snow blower, and 46" front blade.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine difficult to start or doesn't start |
| Empty gas tank - Add fuel |
| Wrong grade of gasoline - Use quality gasoline |
| Dirty fuel lines - Inspect and clean |
| Disconnected or loose spark plug wire - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
| Spark plug is defective - Replace spark plug |
| Fuel filter is dirty - Replace fuel filter |
| Faulty safety switch - Change damaged switch |
| Carburetor is dirty - Wash, clean and adjust |
| Low compression - Check and replace worn parts |
| Worn or improperly adjusted choke cable - Adjust properly or change the cable |
| Clogged cooling fins - Clean and wash as required |
| Ignition system problems - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts |
| Throttle cable is defective or stuck - Replace or service the cable |
| Air filter is blocked - Change or service air filter |
| Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Engine starts and stalls suddenly |
| Spark plug is faulty - Replace spark plug |
| Dirty or defective carburetor - Carburetor needs to be replaced or cleaned |
| Ignition coil is faulty - Change ignition coil as required |
| Bad or damaged valve springs - Install new valve springs |
| Stuck valves - Valves must be cleaned |
| Lack of engine oil - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Engine is overloaded - Load reducing required |
| Cooling fins are plugged - Need to wash or clean |
| Too lean carburetor mixture - Set the carburetor properly |
| Ignition timing is improper - Ignition timing needs to be adjusted correctly |
| Improper valve setting - Valves needs to be adjusted properly |
| Stale gasoline - Use proper fuel |
| Engine is overloaded - Reduce the load |
| Insufficient engine oil - Check oil level and add oil as required |
| Too low idle RPM - Adjust idle speed |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Check fuel pump and change if required |
| Main bearings or crankshaft failure - Crankshaft or bearings need to be replaced |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Check and adjust |
| Worn cylinder bore or piston rings - Replace defective components |
| Carburetor is dirty or improperly adjusted - Carburetor needs to be adjusted correctly or cleaned |
| Air filter element is plugged - Change or clean air filter |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Check fuel pump and change if required |
| Defective ignition - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Blown cylinder head gasket - Replace the head gasket |
| Burned or stuck valves - Change or clean valves |
| Bent or worn push rod - Install a new push rod |
| Cylinder block parts are faulty - Replace defective parts as required |
| Choke opening is not full - Replace or adjust choke cable |
| Carburetor main jet is improperly adjusted - Adjust it correctly |
| Spark plug is faulty or loose - Re-tighten or replace spark plug |
| Stuck, worn, or burned valves - Change or clean valves |
| Sleeve, piston, or rings are damaged - Replace faulty components |
| Valve clearance is incorrect - Check and adjust |
| High engine oil consumption |
| Gaskets or seals may be damaged - Replace defective parts |
| Valve stems or guides are damaged - Replace the valves |
| Seized or wear piston rings - Replace piston rings |
| Cylinder liner or piston is worn - Inspect piston and liner, fit new components as necessary |
| Breather hose or pipe is plugged - Clean or change |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Hydrostatic transmission noises |
| Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage - Adjust or change linkage |
| Transmission overload - Reduce loading |
| Contaminated transmission fluid or low fluid level - Fill to required level or change the fluid |
| Defective or worn transmission parts - Check transmission components and change if necessary |
| Worn or rusty shift linkage - Install new linkage |
| Seized or worn hydrostatic pump - Change or repair pump |
| Faulty or misadjusted transmission shift control parts - Replace or adjust as required |
| Transmission fluid level is low - Fill the transmission housing to proper fluid level |
| Drive pulley is defective or worn - Replace pulley |
| Unadjusted or broken shift linkage - Adjust correctly or replace linkage |
| Bent or unadjusted speed control pedal linkage - Replace or adjust linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are worn - Seals and gaskets need to be replaced |
| Final drive shaft leaks - Install new shaft seals |
| Transmission case is cracked - Change broken case |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibration is excessive |
| Worn or dirty mower drive pulley - Replace or service pulley |
| Loose or damaged drive belt - Replace belt or adjust belt tension |
| Mower blades are warped or not balanced - Balance or change as needed |
| Loose blade mounting bolts - Tighten bolts as required |
| Discharge chute is regularly plugged |
| High ground speed - Need to slow down |
| Grass is too long - Use a lower cutting height |
| Low engine speeds - Choke is not fully opening |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| Mower drive belt installation is improper - Install drive belt as required |
| Discharge chute is plugged - Need to clean the mower deck |
| Excessive blade dullness - Need a blade sharpening |
| Defective or worn blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| High mowing speed - Need to slow down |
| Low cutting height - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Full grass bag - Grass bag must be empty |
| Lawn is uneven or bumpy - Lawn needs to be leveled |
| Mower deck set to low cutting - Use a higher cutting height |
| Ground speed is too fast - Use a slower speed |
| Improperly leveled mower deck - Deck should be adjusted correctly |
| Worn or bent blades - Change the blades |
| Low tire pressure - Check and inflate the tires |
| Low tire pressure - Need to inflate tires |
| Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Adjust the level of mower deck correctly |
| Excessive blade dullness - Need to sharpen the blades |
| Worn or bent blades - Install new blades |
| Clogged mower deck - Mower deck needs to be cleaned |
| Deck shell is damaged - Rebuild or change mower deck |
| Loose or faulty mower spindle - Spindle needs to be repaired or replaced |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery cannot be charged |
| Loose or corroded electrical wiring connections - Tighten or service cable connections |
| Battery terminal connectors are faulty - Change terminal connectors |
| Faulty cell in battery - Use a new battery |
| Low battery voltage - Low battery charging, charge as required |
| Battery discharges quickly - Service or replace the battery |
| Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring - Connect cables properly or replace terminals |
| Battery is low or faulty - Charge or change the battery |
| Disconnected or improperly connected wiring harness - Inspect battery wiring harness and connect as required |
| Battery capacity is low - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Spark plug worn or incorrectly gapped - Clean and gap or replace |
| Starter motor or solenoid failing - Change solenoid or repair starter |
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