Tractor ran 50' and Stopped

[Pocolilli16]

I have a L Series Kubota. I pulled it out of the barn, loaded a few logs on the front end loader. Drove forward 50' and tractor stopped. Checked all fluids, fuel and setting. Lights go on just won't turn over. Help!! Got a lot of work to do and am stressing

 

[coachgeo]

I have a L Series Kubota. I pulled it out of the barn, loaded a few logs on the front end loader. Drove forward 50' and tractor stopped. Checked all fluids, fuel and setting. Lights go on just won't turn over. Help!! Got a lot of work to do and am stressing

Need more detail.

Did it act like run out of fuel,

Look at fuel filter...... any gunk? Any water?

What L model and year? Newer L's probably have safty switches like on the seat and clutch that can go faulty and not let engine start/run

 

[Tooljunkie]

also wouldn't hurt to check all the fuses, corrosion can make for poor connection.the not turning over tells me its a safety switch or a cut/broken wire.

 

[Pocolilli16]

Thank you for the responses. I have a 2012 L4240-3.
Has only 63 hrs on it. Fuses were checked. Called dealer who thought it was a safety switch. Wanted to go there today so they could show me where to look. Bear with me guys...I'm a female trying to use my tractor. Manual is complicated lol

 

[85Hokie]

Thank you for the responses. I have a 2012 L4240-3.
Has only 63 hrs on it. Fuses were checked. Called dealer who thought it was a safety switch. Wanted to go there today so they could show me where to look. Bear with me guys...I'm a female trying to use my tractor. Manual is complicated lol

As a female - you are more likely to READ the manual and do what is says!
US men are too hardheaded to read!

I too am betting a safety switch - flip your seat up - look for all of them - IF you can - zip tie them down and see if that fixes the problem. then remove the zip ties and locate the one that is causing the problem - might be out of alignment - which will be an easy fix. Or maybe it is bad - if bad the zip tie might not make it work.

report back what you find!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Little more info please.
Which L4240-3 ? DT, HST, GST ?
Cab Or no Cab?
Sorry for all the questions but on the newer models it really does matter as the systems are different.

 

[Pocolilli16]

HST and no cab...

 

[D2Cat]

Maybe you're not putting enough weight on the seat for the switch to function. Might have to gain some weight!!!

My wife has the same problem with her zero turn. Gets going too fast and the engine cuts out, backfires, and goes again----all in milliseconds.

 

[Pocolilli16]

Ok guys got an error reading ERROR 63.0. h
Read in the manual it's my solenoid. Is this something I need to have the dealer look at or is it simple enough for me to take care of. Just a haul bill is 150 rt thanks everyone for your input!

 

[Diydave]

I'd check the connection(s) at the solenoid, first...

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Fuel solenoid problem,
#1 check all fuses, under steering wheel left side.
#2 check connections to the solenoid (see pic)
If all looks good with those, and you don't want to play mechanic,
#3 if it's in warranty see if they will come out to fix it!
If you do want to play mechanic, remove the bolts holding the solenoid, remove it and it should start, Note to shut it down, push the lever directly above it or reinstall the solenoid.
I'll PM you (top right) with a contact info if you need immediate help in the middle of working on it.

 

[Pocolilli16]

Checked the solenoid. Realize that 63 h was hours of use lol! Could it just be the battery? Waiting for dealer to call.

 

[zippyslug31]

US men are too hardheaded to read!

I'd be pretty pissed at this comment, but I didn't bother taking the time to read.

 

[ShaunRH]

At 63 hours, it's a dealer problem. Call them and have them come out and take a look.

 

[skeets]

I agree with the dealer comming out its under warranty ,,though my guess would be toward a safety switch coming unglued some place.. Just MHO

 

[AZ.]

Checked the solenoid. Realize that 63 h was hours of use lol! Could it just be the battery? Waiting for dealer to call.

Turn on headlights and try to crank it over....If they dim to nothing its your battery..

 

[Pocolilli16]

Just got off the phone with Kubota service. I was told by the mechanic its most likely a fuel problem and have seen a lot this summer Since I don't trust myself to do it alone they will pick it up. Also getting the 50 hr oil change while they have it. Don't know why I bought a tractor lol. Couldn't find anyone to bush hog thought it be easier. Definately more expensive. Thx everyone for your input.

 

[en_teng]

Just got off the phone with Kubota service. I was told by the mechanic its most likely a fuel problem and have seen a lot this summer Since I don't trust myself to do it alone they will pick it up. Also getting the 50 hr oil change while they have it. Don't know why I bought a tractor lol. Couldn't find anyone to bush hog thought it be easier. Definately more expensive. Thx everyone for your input.

where is your husband to do the fix


update this thread if your problem solved by kubota service

 

[CaveCreekRay]

Poco,

You'll get it all "figgered" out and then in six months you will wonder how you got along without a tractor! I promise!

Just for giggles: Mine acted similarly after I bumped the PTO lever on the right side of the seat. Machine was dead. Cycled PTO lever/switch and seated it in OFF and the machine started up and ran like magic. EZ and only takes a second to check.

Good luck.

Ray

 

[sheepfarmer]

Hang in there, these tractors have a steep learning curve. You are not the only lady person on the forum Ask the dealer to go over general maintenance and care of a tractor especially items if it is used only sporadically. If it is fuel, and there have been lots of people with problems, there are some things you can do to make life easier. I wouldn't be without mine, I have a couple of horses and sheep, and it makes life much easier. Write back and we can make some suggestions on the fuel issue.