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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

If something is wrong with the engine, refer to the table below for the cause and its corrective measure.

If you have any questions, consult your local KUBOTA Dealer.

Trouble

Cause

Countermeasure

Engine is difficult to start or 
won't start.

A

No fuel flow.

A

Check the fuel tank and the fuel filter. 
Replace filter if necessary.

A

Air or water is in the fuel system.

A

Check to see if the fuel line coupler bolt and
nut are tight.

A

Bleed the fuel system. 
(See "Bleeding Fuel System" in "SERVICE AS
REQUIRED" in "PERIODIC SERVICE"
section.)

A

Remove water from the system and replace
the fuel filter.

A

In winter, oil viscosity increases,
and engine revolution is slow.

A

Use oils of different viscosities, depending on
ambient temperatures.

A

Use engine block heater. (Option)

A

Battery becomes weak and the
engine does not turn over quick
enough.

A

Clean battery cables and terminals.

A

Charge the battery.

A

In cold weather, always remove the battery
from the engine, charge and store it indoors.
Install it on the tractor only when the tractor is
going to be used.

Insufficient engine power.

A

Insufficient or dirty fuel.

A

The air cleaner is clogged.

A

Check the fuel system.

A

Clean or replace the element.

Engine stops suddenly.

A

Insufficient fuel.

A

Refuel.

A

Bleed the fuel system if necessary.

Exhaust fumes are 
colored.

Black

A

Fuel quality is poor.

A

Too much oil.

A

The air cleaner is clogged.

A

Change the fuel and fuel filter.

A

Check the proper amount of oil.

A

Clean or replace the element.

Blue 
white

A

The inside of exhaust muffler is
dumped with fuel.

A

Injection nozzle trouble.

A

Fuel quality is poor.

A

Heat the muffler by applying load to the
engine.

A

Check the injection nozzle.

A

Change the fuel and fuel filter.

Engine overheats.

A

Engine overloaded.

A

Shift to lower gear or reduce load.

A

Low coolant level.

A

Fill cooling system to the correct level; 
check radiator and hoses for loose
connections or leaks.

A

Loose or defective fan belt.

A

Adjust or replace fan belt.

A

Dirty radiator core or grille screens.

A

Remove all trash.

A

Coolant flow route corroded.

A

Flush cooling system.

Summary of Contents for B3300SU

Page 1: ...B3300SU MODEL OPERATOR S MANUAL 1AGAEDLAP0010 English Australia Code No 6C355 6311 1 B 3 3 0 0 S U KUBOTA Corporation 2010 READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL PRINTED IN JAPAN 1006 0682...

Page 2: ...om the soil and from the sea industrial development architecture and construction and transportation Thousands of people depend on KUBOTA s know how technology experience and customer service You too...

Page 3: ...iesel Preheat Glow Plugs Low Temperature Start Aid Starter Control Power Take Off Control Off Position Disengaged Power Take Off Control On Position Engaged Differential Lock Position Control Raised P...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...erate the Tractor at Full Speed for the First 50 Hours 14 Changing Lubricating Oil for New Tractors 14 OPERATING FOLDABLE ROPS 14 To Fold the ROPS 14 To Raise the ROPS to Upright Position 15 Adjustmen...

Page 6: ...nting Holes 28 Drawbar 28 Lifting Rod Right 28 Top Link 28 Check Chains 29 DRAWBAR 29 Adjusting Drawbar Length 29 HYDRAULIC UNIT 30 3 POINT HITCH CONTROL SYSTEM 30 Hydraulic Control 30 Implement Lower...

Page 7: ...ERY 100 HOURS 46 Battery 46 Cleaning Air Cleaner Primary Element 48 Cleaning Fuel Filter 48 Adjusting Fan Belt Tension 49 Adjusting Clutch Pedal 49 Adjusting Brake Pedal 50 Checking Fuel Line 50 EVERY...

Page 8: ...Water pipes 59 Replacing Fuel Lines 59 Replacing Intake Air Line 59 SERVICE AS REQUIRED 59 Bleeding Fuel System 59 Draining Clutch Housing Water 59 Replacing Fuse 60 Replacing Light Bulb 60 STORAGE 61...

Page 9: ...y KUBOTA 11 Use proper weights on the front or rear of the tractor to reduce the risk of upsets When using the front loader put an implement or ballast on the 3 point hitch to improve stability Follow...

Page 10: ...Replace any that are missing or damaged 4 Avoid sudden starts To avoid upsets slow down when turning on uneven ground and before stopping 5 The tractor cannot turn with the differential locked and at...

Page 11: ...ven braking at road speeds could cause the tractor to tip over 2 Check the front wheel engagement The braking characteristics are different between two and four wheel drive Be aware of the difference...

Page 12: ...always apply the tractor parking brake and place chocks behind and in front of the rear wheels Stay clear of all rotating parts Never step over rotating parts 1 Use the 3 point hitch only with equipme...

Page 13: ...rect tire pressure Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure shown in the operator s manual 12 Securely support the tractor when either changing wheels or adjusting the wheel tread width 13...

Page 14: ...SAFE OPERATION 6 7 DANGER WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS...

Page 15: ...7 SAFE OPERATION...

Page 16: ...warning and caution labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA Dealer 4 If a component with danger warning and caution label s affixed is replaced with new part make sure new label s is are attach...

Page 17: ...to see your KUBOTA Dealer For service contact the KUBOTA Dealership from which you purchased your tractor or your local KUBOTA Dealer When in need of parts be prepared to give your dealer both the tra...

Page 18: ...crankcase with filter L U S qts 5 4 5 7 Engine coolant L U S qts 4 5 4 7 Transmission case L U S gals 14 5 3 83 Tires Front Farm 7 12 Industry 23 x 8 50 14 Rear 12 4 16 12 4 16 Dimensions Overall leng...

Page 19: ...ce At lift points kg lbs 810 1786 24 in behind lift point kg lbs 635 1400 PTO Rear PTO SAE 1 3 8 6 splines PTO Engine speed rpm 1 speed 540 2600 Mid PTO PTO Engine speed rpm Model B3300SU Tire size Re...

Page 20: ...oper implements are not covered by the warranty A Implement size may vary depending on soil operating conditions Tread max width with farm tires Lower link end max loading weight W0 Front Rear B3300SU...

Page 21: ...2 Disc plow Max size mm in 559 22 x 2 Cultivator Max size mm in 1524 60 1 Row Disc harrow Max harrowing width mm in Max weight kg lbs 1676 66 250 550 Sprayer Max tank capacity L U S gals 246 65 Front...

Page 22: ...es and Hand Controls ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS 1 Turn signal Hazard light indicator 17 2 Coolant temperature gauge 22 3 Horn button 17 4 Turn signal light switch 17 5 Head light switch 17 6 Hourmeter Tacho...

Page 23: ...pedal 23 6 Range gear shift lever 19 7 Rear PTO gear shift lever 25 8 Seat belt 16 9 Cup holder 10 Hand throttle lever 20 11 Parking brake lever 20 23 12 Brake pedal 18 13 Loader lock lever 32 1 Clut...

Page 24: ...t lowered to the ground Check item Walk around inspection Check engine oil level Check transmission oil level Check coolant level Clean grill and radiator screen Check air cleaner evacuator valve When...

Page 25: ...o place PTO lever in OFF position before starting the engine A Do not use starting fluid or ether A To protect the battery and the starter make sure that the starter is not continuously turned for mor...

Page 26: ...RAL position Place the range gear shift lever L M H in NEUTRAL position 1 Range gear shift lever L M H 2 Speed set lever 3 Speed control pedal A OFF B ON H HIGH M MIDDLE L LOW N NEUTRAL POSITION 4 Loc...

Page 27: ...tion See DAILY CHECK in PERIODIC SERVICE section A Glow plug indicator 5 comes on while engine is being preheated 6 Set the throttle lever to about 1 2 way 1 Hand throttle lever INCREASE DECREASE 7 In...

Page 28: ...art up allow engine to warm up without applying any load this is to allow oil to reach every engine part If load should be applied to the engine without this warm up period trouble such as seizure bre...

Page 29: ...6 Attach the red clamp to the positive red or pos terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end of the same cable to the positive red or pos terminal of the helper battery 7 Clamp the other cab...

Page 30: ...ow down to suitable speeds Do not operate the tractor at fast speed The above precautions are not limited only to new tractors but to all tractors But it should be especially observed in the case of n...

Page 31: ...ecured with the hair pins BTo Raise the ROPS to Upright Position 1 Remove both hair pins and set pins 2 Raise ROPS to the upright position To avoid personal injury A Raise the ROPS slowly and carefull...

Page 32: ...osition adjustment Pull in the position adjust lever and slide the seat backward or forward as required The seat will lock in position when the lever is released A After adjusting the operator s seat...

Page 33: ...n after turning C Hazard Light Switch When hazard light switch is pushed the hazard lights flash along with the indicator on the instrument panel Press the hazard light switch again to turn off the li...

Page 34: ...lock the right and left pedals as illustrated below 2 Use individual brakes to assist in making sharp turns at slow speeds Field Operation Only Disengage the brake pedal lock and depress only one brak...

Page 35: ...icy wet or loose surfaces make sure the tractor is correctly ballasted to avoid skidding and loss of steering control Operate at reduced speed and engage front wheel drive A An accident may occur if...

Page 36: ...d Control Pedal A Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer Forward Pedal Depress the forward pedal with the toe of your right foot to move forward Reverse Pedal Depress the reverse pedal with the heel of your...

Page 37: ...ON the engine will stop regardless of whether the machine is moving or not This is because the tractor is equipped with Operator Presence Control system OPC STOPPING BStopping 1 Slow the engine down...

Page 38: ...ndicates the temperature of the coolant C for cold and H for hot 2 If the indicator reaches the H position red zone engine coolant is overheated Check the tractor by referring to TROUBLESHOOTING secti...

Page 39: ...id personal injury due to loss of steering control A Do not operate the tractor at high speed with differential lock engaged A Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock engaged A Be sure to re...

Page 40: ...ending a slope A If operating on a slope never disengage the clutch or shift levers to neutral Doing so could cause loss of control A Do not drive the tractor close to the edges of ditches or banks wh...

Page 41: ...he recommended speed A To avoid damage of transmission before shifting the Rear PTO gear shift lever fully disengage the main clutch A There is a PTO 1 540rpm indicator mark on the tachometer face A T...

Page 42: ...the engine 3 Set the Rear PTO gear shift lever to engage ON position 4 Set the engine speed to provide recommended rear PTO speed 5 Dismount the seat and tilt up quickly engine will stop if there is...

Page 43: ...27 THREE POINT HITCH DRAWBAR THREE POINT HITCH DRAWBAR 1 Top link 2 Lifting rod Left 3 Check chains 4 Turnbuckle 5 Lower link 6 Drawbar B3300SU option 7 Lifting rod Right 8 Top link holder...

Page 44: ...ke is applied A Before attaching or detaching implement locate the tractor and implement on a firm flat and level surface A Whenever an implement or other attachment is connected to the tractor 3 poin...

Page 45: ...l injury A Never pull from the top link the rear axle or any point above the drawbar Doing so could cause the tractor to tip over rearward causing personal injury or death BAdjusting Drawbar Length Wh...

Page 46: ...sion oil turn steering wheel to the right and left several times to bleed air from the system A Do not operate until the engine is warmed up If operation is attempted when the engine is still cold the...

Page 47: ...ep the following point in mind BControl Lever and Hydraulic Hose Connections Connect the control lever in its specified direction and the hydraulic hoses to their specified ports To avoid damage of th...

Page 48: ...chanism To use the valve as a floating valve with detents connect the hydraulic hoses to ports A and B A When taking off hydraulic power from port D the flow rate can be adjusted in two stages with th...

Page 49: ...andard 2 is used only when there is some obstacle thatprevents you from using the standard Hydraulic control YES NO Loose Adjust the check chains so that the implement can move 5 to 6cm 2 0 to 2 4 in...

Page 50: ...r be accidentally lowered If necessary to work under tractor or any machine elements for servicing or adjustment securely support them with stands or suitable blocking beforehand A Never operate tract...

Page 51: ...tend to lift front wheels Add enough ballast to maintain steering control and prevent tip over Remove weight when no longer needed C Front End Weights option The front end weights can be attached to...

Page 52: ...s has the full approval of the tire companies See your tire dealer for this service Liquid weight per tire 75 Percent filled A Do not fill tires with water or solution more than 75 of full capacity to...

Page 53: ...element Primary element Clean every 100 Hr 48 1 Replace every 1 year 57 2 Secondary element Replace every 1 year 57 14 Fuel filter element Clean every 100 Hr 48 Replace every 400 Hr 56 15 Fan belt Ad...

Page 54: ...UEL AND COOLANT NOTE KUBOTA SUPER UDT fluid KUBOTA original transmission hydraulic fluid No Locations Capacities Lubricants B3300SU 1 Fuel 31 L 8 1 U S gals No 2 D diesel fuel No 1 D diesel fuel if te...

Page 55: ...o No 2 D or use No 1 D S500 or S15 diesel fuel as an alternative to No 1 D if outside air temperature is below 10 14 C Transmission Oil The oil used to lubricate the transmission is also used as hydra...

Page 56: ...over while the engine is running A Do not touch muffler or exhaust pipes while they are hot Severe burns could result A Support hood with other hand while unlocking support rod BHood To open the hood...

Page 57: ...ction before operating the machine to start the engine To avoid personal injury A Be sure to check and service the tractor on a level surface with the engine shut off and the parking brake ON and impl...

Page 58: ...draw it out again Check to see that the oil level lies between the two notches If the level is too low add new oil to the prescribed level at the oil inlet See LUBRICANTS in MAINTENANCE section A When...

Page 59: ...Radiator Screen To avoid personal injury A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before removing the screen 1 Check front grill and side screens to be sure they are clean of debris 2 Detach th...

Page 60: ...wiring engine or exhaust system are fire hazards CLEAN THESE AREAS BEFORE STARTING WORK To avoid premature electrical malfunctions DO NOT APPLY high pressure water directly to battery wiring connector...

Page 61: ...for the Rear PTO gear shift lever 1 Fully depress the clutch pedal 2 Place the speed control pedal in NEUTRAL position 3 Shift the Rear PTO gear shift lever to ON Engaged position 4 Turn the key to S...

Page 62: ...lled water as required so that the fluid level is between the UPPER and LOWER levels To avoid personal injury A Never remove the vent caps while the engine is running A Keep electrolyte away from eyes...

Page 63: ...y for emergencies It will partially charge the battery at a high rate and in a short time When using a boost charged battery it is necessary to recharge the battery as early as possible Failure to do...

Page 64: ...valve will not function and dust will adhere to the element A Do not touch the secondary element except in cases where replacing is required See Replacing Air Cleaner Secondary Element in EVERY 1 YEAR...

Page 65: ...rnator out until the deflection of the belt falls within acceptable limits 4 Replace fan belt if it is damaged BAdjusting Clutch Pedal 1 Stop the engine and remove the key 2 Slightly depress the clutc...

Page 66: ...ble limits 4 Retighten the lock nut BChecking Fuel Line 1 Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight and not damaged 2 If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged replace or repair them a...

Page 67: ...ish the engine oil up to the prescribed level 5 Properly dispose of used oil A To prevent serious damage to the engine use only a KUBOTA genuine filter BChanging Engine Oil To avoid personal injury A...

Page 68: ...then with a filter wrench tighten it an additional 1 turn only 6 After the new filter has been replaced fill the transmission oil up to the upper notch on the dipstick 7 After running the engine for a...

Page 69: ...nt temperature is nearly or more than the boiling point what is called Overheating 1 Park the tractor in a safe place and keep the engine unloaded idling 2 Don t stop the engine suddenly but stop it a...

Page 70: ...st the rod length until the proper toe in measurement is obtained 3 Retighten the tie rod nut EVERY 400 HOURS BAdjusting Front Axle Pivot If the front axle pivot pin adjustment is not correct front wh...

Page 71: ...ning reinstall the drain plug 3 Remove the oil filter 4 Put a film of clean transmission oil on rubber seal of new filter 5 Tighten the filter quickly until it contacts the mounting surface Tighten fi...

Page 72: ...he transmission oil turn steering wheel to the right and left several times to bleed air from the system A Do not operate the tractor immediately after changing the transmission fluid Run the engine a...

Page 73: ...ction EVERY 2 YEARS BFlushing Cooling System and Changing Coolant To avoid personal injury A Do not remove radiator cap while coolant is hot When cool slowly rotate cap to the first stop and allow suf...

Page 74: ...ater source A Also observe the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of antifreeze If it freezes coolant can damage the cylinders and radiator If the ambient temperature falls b...

Page 75: ...trated antifreeze A When the coolant level drops due to evaporation add water only to keep the antifreeze mixing ratio less than 50 In case of leakage add antifreeze and water in the specified mixing...

Page 76: ...fer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual or your local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information dealing with electrical problems C Protected circuit BReplacing Light Bulb 1 Head light Take the...

Page 77: ...ry in EVERY 100 HOURS in PERIODIC SERVICE section 9 Keep the tractor in a dry place where the tractor is sheltered from the elements Cover the tractor 10 Store the tractor indoors in a dry area that i...

Page 78: ...always remove the battery from the engine charge and store it indoors Install it on the tractor only when the tractor is going to be used Insufficient engine power A Insufficient or dirty fuel A The...

Page 79: ...t your local KUBOTA Dealer for further detail A Rear Work Light High visibility for night work A Engine Block Heater For extremely cold weather starting A Front end weights For front ballast A Cruise...

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