Common questions

Why is my tractor stalling?

Why is my tractor stalling?

The most common cause of a diesel tractor stalling is a clogged or damaged fuel cap vent. If the tractor runs without issue, then the problem is the fuel cap. Either try cleaning the cap, then putting it back, or order a new one.

What to do if your Kubota loses power?

Kubota or small diesel tractor running rough, stalling or losing power. Maybe it won’t start or won’t stay running. If your tractor has black smoke and loss of power here’s the solution. Applies to the Kubota BX series tractor. Would also be a good think to consider on any diesel engine having starting or power loss problems. Loading…

How can I tell if my tractor has an electrical problem?

This is starting to sound more like you have an electrical short or something drawing down amperage from the electrical system. A crude way to check for this would be to try removing one of the battery cables from the battery and touch it to the battery terminal by hand. If you get a spark; that would indicate something is drawing juice.

What should I do if my battery goes bad on my Tractor?

A smaller battery should put the lights on, but may give you problems on starting. I would check the batt with a load tester, new one have been known to go bad. And also try to follow the harnesses to see if you might have a short somewhere.

Why are the lights going out on my Tractor?

If the lights/guages go out for 2-3 min after trying to crank and then come back on by themselves it could be a circuit breaker in the system somewhere. A smaller battery should put the lights on, but may give you problems on starting. I would check the batt with a load tester, new one have been known to go bad.

Kubota or small diesel tractor running rough, stalling or losing power. Maybe it won’t start or won’t stay running. If your tractor has black smoke and loss of power here’s the solution. Applies to the Kubota BX series tractor. Would also be a good think to consider on any diesel engine having starting or power loss problems. Loading…

This is starting to sound more like you have an electrical short or something drawing down amperage from the electrical system. A crude way to check for this would be to try removing one of the battery cables from the battery and touch it to the battery terminal by hand. If you get a spark; that would indicate something is drawing juice.

A smaller battery should put the lights on, but may give you problems on starting. I would check the batt with a load tester, new one have been known to go bad. And also try to follow the harnesses to see if you might have a short somewhere.

If the lights/guages go out for 2-3 min after trying to crank and then come back on by themselves it could be a circuit breaker in the system somewhere. A smaller battery should put the lights on, but may give you problems on starting. I would check the batt with a load tester, new one have been known to go bad.

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Ruth Doyle