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Kubota T1560 Troubleshooting
The
Kubota T1560 is a 2WD (4x2) lawn tractor. This model was manufactured from 1997
to 2001. The Kubota T1560 driveline components: Kawasaki FC420V 4-stroke
1-cylinder vertical OHV forced air-cooled gasoline engine and belt-driven
hydrostatic transmission with cruise control.
A 25.8 cu.in (423 cc) engine has a cylinder bore of 3.5" (89 mm), piston
stroke of 2.68" (68 mm), and rated power of 14 hp (10.4 kW). The maximum
forward speed - 5.6 mph (9 km/h), maximum reverse speed - 2.5 mph (4
km/h). The Kubota T1560 is equipped with 15x6.00-6 front tyres and
18x8.50-8 or 20x10.00-8 rear tyres.
The wheel base is 47" (1200 mm). Compatible attachments for the tractor:
a 40" mid-mount 2-blade Kubota RCK40LT mower deck, 40" mid-mount 3-blade
Kubota RCK44LT mower deck with cutting height of 1.0-4.0 in (25-101),
38" front-mount Kubota T2738 snowblower, and 46" front-mount Kubota
T2083 blade.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine doesn't start or difficult to start |
| No gasoline in tank - Fill fuel up |
| Improper fuel grade - Use correct fuel grade |
| Dirty fuel system - Check and clean |
| Spark plug wiring connection is defective - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
| Damaged spark plug - Change spark plug |
| Fuel filter is plugged - Change fuel filter |
| Defective safety switch - Replace if required |
| Carburetor malfunction - Check and repair as required |
| Poor compression - Inspect and replace wear parts |
| Incorrectly adjusted or damaged throttle cable - Change cable or adjust properly |
| Clogged cooling fins - Clean and wash as required |
| Ignition system failure - Inspect ignition system and change failed components |
| Throttle cable is faulty or stuck - Clean or change the cable |
| Air filter element is clogged - Service or replace air filter |
| Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Check fuel pump and replace if necessary |
| Engine stops after starting |
| Defective spark plug - Replace spark plug |
| Carburetor is dirty or defective - Service or replace carburetor |
| Ignition coil is defective - Ignition coil must be replaced |
| Broken or loose valve springs - Change valve springs |
| Valves are stuck - Valves must be cleaned |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Check and refill engine oil |
| Excessive engine load - Load reducing required |
| Plugged cooling fins - Need to clean or wash |
| Carburetor fuel mixture is too lean - Set the carburetor correctly |
| Wrong ignition timing - Set the ignition timing properly |
| Improper valve setting - Adjust valves correctly |
| Abnormal engine knocking or noise |
| Stale gasoline - Change gasoline |
| Engine is running overloaded - Reduce load |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Need to add engine oil |
| Too low idle RPM - Adjust idling as required |
| Fuel pump is faulty or clogged - Service or change fuel pump |
| Crankshaft or main bearings failure - Replace crankshaft or bearings |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Need to adjust valve clearance |
| Worn piston rings or cylinder bore - Replace defective parts |
| Clogged or improperly adjusted carburetor - Service or correctly adjust carburetor |
| Dirty air filter element - Replace or service air filter |
| Clogged or defective fuel pump - Inspect fuel pump and change as required |
| Ignition system malfunction - Check ignition and replace faulty components |
| Cylinder head gasket is worn - Change cylinder head gasket |
| Valves are stuck or burned - Replace or service valves |
| Push rod is worn or bent - Push rod needs to be changed |
| Faulty cylinder block components - Replace defective parts |
| Choke is not fully open - Check choke cable and adjust it |
| Incorrect adjustment of carburetor main jet - Adjust it properly |
| Loose or defective spark plug - Spark plug need to be tightened or replaced |
| Burned, worn, or stuck valves - Change or service valves |
| Sleeve, rings, or piston are damaged - Replace faulty components |
| Valve clearance is wrong - Adjust to proper valve clearance |
| Gaskets or seals are excessively worn - Replace worn parts to avoid leaks |
| Valve guides or stems are damaged - Change the valves |
| Stuck or worn piston rings - Install new piston rings |
| Scuffed cylinder liner or piston - Inspect piston and liner, change as required |
| Breather pipe or hose is blocked - Service or replace |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| Excessive HST transmission noise |
| Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Change or adjust linkage |
| Transmission overload - Load needs to be reduced |
| Insufficient oil level or contaminated oil - Fill to required level or change the transmission oil |
| Transmission parts are worm or defective - Change or repair defective parts |
| Shift linkage is stuck or damaged - Clean or change linkage |
| Faulty or blocked hydrostatic pump - Replace or repair pump |
| Transmission shift control parts are faulty or unadjusted - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Lack of transmission fluid - Check and refill the transmission fluid |
| Drive pulley is worn or faulty - Change pulley |
| Shifter linkage is faulty or not adjusted - Adjust properly or replace linkage |
| Worn or out of adjustment speed control linkage - Adjust or install new linkage |
| Transmission gaskets or seals are damaged - Replace seals or gaskets |
| Final drive shaft leakage - Change shaft seals |
| Cracked transmission case - Install a new transmission case |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Excessive mower vibration |
| Clogged or damaged mower drive sheave - Change or clean sheave |
| Drive belt is worn or loose - Adjust belt tension or install a new belt |
| Unbalanced or warped cutting blades - Change or balance blades |
| Loose blade bolts tightening - Tighten bolts as required |
| Discharge chute regular clogging |
| Ground speed is too fast - Operate at slower speed |
| Tall grass - Need to set low cutting height |
| Engine runs at low revs - Adjust choke to full opening |
| Mower cuts too low - Use a higher cutting height |
| Incorrect mower drive belt installation - Reinstall drive belt properly |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Mower deck needs to be cleaned |
| Blades are not sharp - Sharpen the blades |
| Blades are defective or worn - Replace the blades |
| Fast ground speed - Operate at slower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Use correct cutting height |
| Filled grass bag - Clean grass bag |
| Bumpy or unleveled lawn - Level the lawn |
| Low cutting height - Change cutting height adjustment |
| Ground speed is too fast - Use a slower speed |
| Improper mower deck level - Level the deck properly |
| Bent or worn blades - Blades must be changed |
| Incorrect tire pressure - Inflate tires as required |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Correct tire pressure |
| Incorrectly leveled mower deck - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Blades are not sharp - Sharpen the blades |
| Blades are defective or worn - Install new blades |
| Discharge chute is plugged - Clean out the mower deck |
| Broken mower deck shell - Repair or replace the deck |
| Mower spindle is faulty or loose - Spindle needs to be repaired or replaced |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery will not charge |
| Corroded or loose cable connections - Service or tighten connections |
| Defective battery terminal clamps - Terminal clamps should be changed |
| Faulty cell in battery - Change the battery |
| Battery power is low - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Battery is draining quickly - Battery needs service or replacement |
| Disconnected wires or corroded battery terminals - Check battery wires and service or replace terminals |
| Battery is drained or defective - Replace or charge as required |
| Battery cables are disconnected or incorrectly connected - Check cables and connect as needed |
| Battery capacity is low - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Spark plug dirty or improperly gapped - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
| Starter motor or solenoid failing - Repair starter or replace solenoid |
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