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    Changing glow plugs on a L1501DT

    Thanks for your replies guys. Found the glow plugs, replaced with the new ones I bought and bingo tractor started straight away and the glow indicator also lit up. Cost of the two plugs was about $135 Aussie including delivery. Thanks
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    Changing glow plugs on a L1501DT

    Morning all I’m a newbie at this tractor caper and no mechanic. Having trouble starting the tractor and did some YouTube and. Google searching and thing it might be glow plugs as the coil on the dash is not glowing when I warm them. Haven’t got a manual yet but think the glow plugs are under the...
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    Kubota L1501 Diesel Tractor Grey Import

    Noted thanks. Can you use anything to clear it other than draining the tank and using fresh fuel?
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    Kubota L1501 Diesel Tractor Grey Import

    Thanks to everyone for their advice and opinions, will try them out and see how I go
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    Kubota L1501 Diesel Tractor Grey Import

    Okay that’s a worry hopefully not much damage. Will get a test done in due course
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    Kubota L1501 Diesel Tractor Grey Import

    Sorry yes it is the decompression knob. Will get a compression test done cheers
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    Kubota L1501 Diesel Tractor Grey Import

    Hi Dave appreciate your reply. Actually the instructions left by the previous owner was to use starter fluid if the tractor had not been started for a while. As I only get up to the property about every three to six weeks I have been using this. Also he said to warm the glow plugs for ten...
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    Kubota L1501 Diesel Tractor Grey Import

    Hi All Am new to the forum and own a property just north of Tamworth in NSW Australia. The property I purchased included the above tractor which is about 45 years old however it has been refurbished and appears to be in good condition. I have had problems starting in from day one so have taken...