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As long as the solenoids are still good, you can wire in a toggle switch to the two solenoids on the top electric valve. One solenoid controls up and the other controls down. THe lower two solenoids control the up and down of the 3 pt itself. Nime works the leveling cylinder great with a toggle...

Bearville, can you post some pic of how you plumbed the valve for the lift? I have the same system and all works except the solenoid to lower the 3 pt is bad and I can't find a source anywhere for it. I would be happy doing the same thing. I'm sure with time I can figure out how to do it but it...

I checked for continuity and the coil itself is also bad. I searched a lot on the internet but cant find anything even close to it. Found the parts number on a japanese parts diagram for the tractor and the number doesn't pull up anything. If I cant find it I guess I'll see if I can machine an...

I posted 3 pictures of the solenoid. There are no numbers on it

Will do, I haven't taken it off yet butg will post a picture

Recently bought a L1-285. So far it is in really good shape mechanically. The control board is fried so I plan on wiring it up with switches. Today I checked all the solenoids and 3 work but the one that controls the dropping of the 3 pt is bad, no continuity. Where can I get a replacement? I...

My L1-285 kubota has bi speed steering and I'm a little confused on it. The biggest question is with the 4wd. After looking at parts diagrams, it appears the 4wd engages with a spring loaded clutch pack and when disengaged, the lever is pushing against the spring loaded pack. So, will it cause...

Its a V1512 engine, which was used on models that ranged from 26-30HP. The axle is infact steel. It has a cast pumpkin that bolts into a steel frame and the axles welded to it and then bolts to the cast knuckles for steering. As far as I can tell they only used this on the sunshine kubotas in...

Thanks for all you feedback. I guess I should be more detailed. It is a 30HP 4wd with power steering. I know I would need ballast weight it I lifted anything very heavy. My main need is to move dirt and equipment around the shop. I dont think I would be moving anything over 1000 pounds and...

Its 4wd and does have power steering.

Mine is the 4wd model. It is a stamped steel axle however instead of cast. It seems to be pretty beefy but still not sure.

I bought a new to me kubota I think L1-185 ( so far cannot find any markings to confirm model). It has the stamped steel front axle instead of the cast that are on all the American Kubotas. From what I can find on youtube, most of these did not use loaders in the countries they were marketed to...

Could you help me with manuals also? I have one that looks like this but I think mine is an L1-285, so far I cannot find any numbers on the machine. If you can tell me where to find a model number it would be a great help.

Can you share you connections to connect the switches for the lift and for the leveling cylinder. I just purchased a similar tractor ( can't find the model so far). I'm not sure which solenoid does what at this point and it would speed things up a lot if you can share. Thanks

So should I just replace the front plug or should I check to see if the back one is also out. Is there a way to tell without pulling the cam? So far I'm trying to get the r front cover off. I cant find any bolts I missed but it just doesnt want to break loose. Afraid to put too much pressure on it.