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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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