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Kubota T1700X Troubleshooting
The
Kubota T1700X is a T-series lawn tractor. This model was manufactured between
1991 and 1996. The Kubota T1700X driveline components: Kawasaki FC540V vertical
1-cylinder forced air-cooled OHV gasoline engine and belt-driven hydrostatic
transmission with nfinite forward and reverse gears.
A 32.6 cubic inches (0.54 L) engine output is 17 hp (12.7 kW) at 3200
rpm. The engine has a float fixed main jet carburetor, diaphragm type
fuel pump, and transistorized flywheel magneto ignition system. Max.
travel speed (forward and reverse): 6.2 mph (10 km/h) / 3.1 mph (5
km/h).
The Kubota T1700X is fitted with 15x6.00-6 front tires and 20x10.00-8
rear tires. The wheel base is 46.9" (1190 mm). The tractor can be
equipped with the following attachments: 44" or 48" mid-mount 3-blade
mower decks, 42" front-mount snow blower, and 44" front blade with a
manual lift system.
| Engine Troubleshooting |
| Engine hard to start or will not start |
| No fuel in fuel tank - Fill it up |
| Wrong fuel grade - Change gasoline |
| Dirty fuel lines - Inspect and clean |
| Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected - Check the spark plug wire connection, repair or replace |
| Spark plug is faulty - Change spark plug |
| Plugged fuel filter - Fuel filter needs to be replaced |
| Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal |
| Carburetor settings incorrect - Adjusting as required |
| Weak cylinder compression - Inspect cylinder block and change worn parts |
| Improperly adjusted or worn throttle cable - Change cable or adjust correctly |
| Air intake grill is clogged - Wash or clean as required |
| Ignition system is defective - Test ignition and replace failed parts |
| Choke cable is faulty or stuck - Change or service the cable |
| Air filter is blocked - Service or replace air filter |
| Dirty or damaged fuel pump - Service or change fuel pump |
| Engine starts and stalls immediately |
| Spark plug is damaged - Change spark plug as required |
| Faulty or clogged carburetor - Service or replace carburetor |
| Ignition coil is damaged - Ignition coil must be replaced |
| Bad or damaged valve springs - Replace valve springs |
| Stuck valves - Service the valves |
| Engine oil level is insufficient - Need to add engine oil |
| Engine overloaded - Reduce engine load |
| Clogged cooling fins - Wash or clean as required |
| Too lean fuel mixture in carburetor - Make the correct settings |
| Bad ignition timing - Set the ignition timing correctly |
| Valve setting is incorrect - Valves needs to be set correctly |
| Abnormal engine noise or knocking |
| Low octane gasoline - Use correct gasoline |
| Engine is running overloaded - Load reducing required |
| Engine oil level low - Fill up the engine oil |
| Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Adjust as required |
| Dirty or faulty fuel pump - Clean or install new fuel pump |
| Worn crankshaft or main bearings - Need to install new components |
| Valve clearance is not correct - Adjust valve clearance according to specifications |
| Piston rings or cylinder bore are damaged - Replace defective components |
| Carburetor is incorrectly adjusted or clogged - Adjust the carburetor correctly or clean it |
| Dirty air filter element - Clean or change air filter |
| Fuel pump is clogged or faulty - Service or replace fuel pump |
| Defective ignition - Check ignition system and replace faulty parts |
| Blown cylinder head gasket - Install new cylinder head gasket |
| Stuck or burned valves - Service or change valves |
| Push rod is damaged or worn - Install a new push rod |
| Damaged cylinder block components - Replace defective components as required |
| Engine using too much gasoline |
| Choke opening is not full - Replace or adjust choke cable |
| Incorrect carburetor main jet adjustment - Adjust it correctly |
| Faulty or loose spark plug - Re-tighten or replace spark plug |
| Valves are worn, stuck, or burned - Service or replace valves |
| Sleeve, piston, or rings are damaged - Replace defective components |
| Valve clearance is improper - Adjust valve clearance |
| Engine using too much oil |
| Seals or gaskets are defective - Worn parts need to be replaced |
| Valve guides or stems are damaged - Replace defective valves |
| Piston rings are defective or worn - Change piston rings |
| Scuffed cylinder liner or piston - Check liner and piston, replace as required |
| Blocked breather hose or pipe - Clean or replace |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting |
| HST transmission makes noise |
| Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Repair or adjust linkage |
| Transmission overload - Reduce transmission load |
| Oil is dirty or oil level is too low - Change transmission oil or top up to proper level |
| Damaged or worn components of hydrostatic transmission - Replace or repair defective components |
| Corroded or worn shift linkage - Lubricate or change linkage |
| Defective or stuck hydrostatic pump - Repair or replace pump |
| Misadjusted or faulty transmission shift control components - Adjust correctly or replace |
| Low fluid level - Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary |
| Worn or faulty drive pulley - Change pulley |
| Shifting linkage is broken or misadjusted - Adjust correctly or change linkage |
| Speed control pedal linkage is damaged or out of adjustment - Replace or adjust linkage |
| Transmission seals or gaskets are broken - Replace seals or gaskets |
| Final drive shaft leaks - Shaft seals need to be changed |
| Cracked transmission case - Install a new transmission case |
| Mower Deck Troubleshooting |
| Mower vibrates excessively |
| Mower deck drive pulley is worn or dirty - Replace or clean pulley |
| Defective or loose drive belt - Adjust belt tension or install a new belt |
| Bent or unbalanced mower blades - Change or balance blades |
| Loose blade bolts tightening - Tighten bolts as required |
| Constant clogging of discharge chute |
| Mowing speed is too high - Operate at slower speed |
| Long grass - Adjust mower to lower cutting height |
| Reduced engine speeds - Open choke fully |
| Cutting height is too low - Must be set to high cutting height |
| Drive belt installed improperly - Check drive belt for correct installation |
| Mower leaving random uncut of grass |
| Deck clogged with grass clippings - Check cutting deck and clean as necessary |
| Not sharp blades - Sharpen the blades |
| Defective or worn blades - Change the blades |
| Ground speed is too fast - Select a lower speed |
| Cutting level is too low - Adjust mower to higher cutting height |
| Filled bagger - Clean bagger |
| Uneven or bumpy lawn - Lawn leveling required |
| Mower cuts too low - Need to set high cutting height |
| High ground speed - Select a slower speed |
| Improperly leveled mower deck - Level the deck correctly |
| Worn or bent blades - Blades need to be replaced |
| Tire pressure is too low - Need to inflate tires |
| Mower deck to cut unevenly |
| Tires are not correctly inflated - Inflate tires correctly |
| Deck level is not correct - Deck needs to be adjusted properly |
| Blades are not sharp - Need a blade sharpening |
| Blades are worn or damaged - Blades need to be replaced |
| Discharge area is clogged - Need to clean the mower deck |
| Deck housing is broken - Repair or replace the deck |
| Bent or loose mower spindle - Repair or replace the spindle |
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Battery cannot be charged |
| Wiring connections are loose or corroded - Tighten or clean connections |
| Electrical terminal connectors are faulty - Install new terminal connectors |
| Battery failing - Change the battery |
| Low battery output - Battery needs to be recharged |
| Battery does not hold charge - Service charging system or install new battery |
| Bad terminals or disconnected battery cables - Check wiring connections and replace or clean terminals |
| Battery is discharged or worn - Charge or change the battery |
| Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected - Check wiring and connect properly |
| Low battery output voltage - Battery is drained, charge it |
| Spark plug worn or incorrectly gapped - Clean, gap or replace spark plug |
| Defective solenoid or starter motor - Repair starter or change solenoid |
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