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    L2000 (DT1100 engine) fan belt spins but does not appear to crank

    This problem has already been resolved! I am posting this in the hopes that someone Google's their issue and finds this post! When I try to start my tractor I get a whirring noise, I assumed an issue with the starter, but I noticed the fan belt was engaged which doesn't fit with a starter...
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    What hydraulic oil to use for my L2000?

    Just replaced my blown hydraulic pump, I'm worried that if I use the wrong oil I'll end up replacing it again... Here is a link to my local auto shops hydraulic fluid selection, are the ISO 68 ones alright? I don't quite understand the grading system for hydraulic fluids...
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    Hydraulics won't lift! Help!

    Was mid way though lifting some sand when the bucket stopped lifting (was maybe an inch off the ground) Couldn't lift 3ph or tilt bucket I can drop 3ph and bucket though Is my pump fubar? Any diagnostics I can go through? Is it worth dropping the oil to check the screen, or is that unlikely...
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    Which hydraulic oil to use?

    I have a front end loader which has a minor leak and rather than fixing it for now I just want to keep the fluids up My local autoshop sells this http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Gulf-Western-Superdraulic-46-Hi-Temp-5-Litre/414784 They also sell an ISO68 one Is it appropriate for my...
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    Can't find coolant reservoir

    I'm following this guide: http://www.orangetractortalks.com/2008/09/kubota-servicing-101-part-3-cooling-system/ And I can't for the life of me find the coolant reservoir... There is a hose that goes from near the top of the radiator cap to atmosphere but no container for coolant. In the...
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    New (to me) L2000DT, what oil do I use?

    Hello from Australia - I'm wanting to do a minor service to my tractor before putting it into any hard use Google has suggested that I should use 10w-30 diesel oil but I can't find that viscosity in any of my local shops (I can find 5w-30 and 15w-40), which do you think I should use? On that...