Thank you so much! I could not find a decent IPB to find where the safety switches were mounted. My switch was stuck open and would not allow my B3300SU to start.

Great video, thanks. It pointed to what I believed is my problem with stalling when pressing the pedal. I have one issue you don't have, I have a backhoe frame under there that gets in the way of everything.

Great video Scott! My tractor was dead up in the field and I knew it had to be a switch because it was running fine until I got off the tractor and installed. Phone that rod just stuck tight in the tube that runs through lubed it up and away the tractor went. Thank you again

@dirkdaddy2

3 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad it helped you 👍

Scott, thanks SO much for the video. I have a 2010 or 2011 B3200 and have never been able to track that thing down. I can't believe this video has been around since 2013! Normally, I find another model and the part is close by so it works out without too much trouble. Again, THANKS!!!

@dirkdaddy2

Жыл бұрын

Glad this was able to help!

Thanks a ton! My tractor is a 2013 with 600 hours... been a problem since a few weeks after i got it new! Randomly fails.

Thanks for doing this! Extremely helpful and a very frustrating time. I have the same set up and now I know what to do. My tractor is a kubota 33 hp Well done Video !

What a great service you have done. I struggled for years with getting the hydrostatic clutch into neutral especially during the winter. Dealer had no ides. I took your advise to lubricate the rod the goes thru the bushing - PROBLEM SOLVED!! I swear I was ready to sell the 32HP tractor and buy something else.

I have a Kubota B2620 with these same problems. It has been a safety concern as the HST peddle will stick in the forward or reverse position while I'm travelling. Could result in a serious accident. I'll try fixing it as you suggest but I think Kubota should have a recall to protect themselves form potential lawsuits when someone get injured or killed. Thanks Scott for posting this fix.

Thanks for the video. I don’t have to light this thing on fire now

To Scott: Thanks for taking the time to post this. I was at a loss trying to figure out where to start to troubleshoot this problem and found this video right away and it was the exact problem I was having. You saved me a lot of time and frustration.

So please I found your video. Just lifted the rubber mat and through one of the holes on the deck I sprayed some PB blaster on the cylinder. Problem solved. Thanks a lot.

Thank you so much! Had just done all the 200 hour filter changes, and greasing. Backed out of the shop, rolling the bucket to move the grease when it stalled. Checked all the switches-all good-getting frustrated-found your video-WHAM-running again!!!

@BackRoadBound

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Same problem with m B3300Su. Pretty much the same tractor. Checked seat and PTO switches. Sounds like this might be my problem. Thing just died while I was backing up. Lights plus glow plugs come one, but no relay click like normal when I turn the key in 1st position. Won't crank or turnover. Battery is good. Hope this fixes it.

Thanks! Had the same problem with my 2004 B7610. I'd drilled it down to this area, but needed a little insight. Thanks again for taking the time and effort as your video saved time isolating and diagnosing my problem. I'm back up and running.

Thanks! Very informative. Got my B2630 running again after I watched this. The throttle switch worked itself loose from it's mounting, and moved slightly outward, and away from the tractor. This caused it to no longer be aligned with the throttle linkage. In this condition, the throttle linkage failed to depress the plunger on the throttle switch when the throttle pedal was in the neutral position. So, the OPC would not permit me to start the tractor with the key. I had to jump start the tractor at the starter solenoid to get it fired up. I also experienced a sticking throttle pedal, since the linkage was hanging up on the side of the throttle switch. The fix was simple. I just pushed the switch back into it's mounting and into alignment with the throttle linkage and presto, she starts again! Got to figure a way to tighten the switch lock nuts without disassembling half the tractor. This is a really lousy design. Shame on Kubota. 1100 hours in 11 years on the tractor and I've had five separate failures of the OPC system over the years that have shut down my tractor.

@billyroeder8627

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a 2630 as well and the dash lights up but won't turn over. Did you replace the neutral switch or the OPC?

@NagoyaT99

2 жыл бұрын

@@billyroeder8627 Hi. Where to start on this topic!? First check your OPC fuse. It's clearly marked as such in the fuse box. 5 Amp. If the fuse is good, are you getting a click sound when you turn the key? That's the fuel solenoid. If you aren't hearing that very loud click, then you might have a different problem. If you hear the click, but the starter won't engage and spin the engine, then it is likely the OPC circuit. My problems over the years have been with the neutral switch that prevents the engine from being started if the transmission lever is not in neutral, as well as with the throttle switch. I have not replaced the OPC. I have had the neutral safety switch replaced. But, they last about a year and then break again, immobilizing the tractor. You need to go through the obvious stuff first before you start suspecting the OPC module, which is under the dash. Also check the switches under the seat for continuity with a VOM.

Awesome video, well done, took me to the problem, My Micro switch moved and was not being hit by the sliding rod. Thank you for taking the time to post your video....

Had the same problem and this video was perfect to help me find the solution. Thank you so much.

Thanks for this video. Just fixed this issue on my B2320, problem had gotten worse gradually. Just lubricated the rod seemed to be enough.

Excellent tech, just started having the same issue. Suspected it was something like this.

Amazing ! Had the same problem on my B3200 2011 with only 200 hours. Solved in few minutes without any tool by spraying some WD40 on the head of the switch combined with pushing the pedals 10 times. Because of the jam of this switch I couldn't also move the rear PTO shifter. It's not blocked anymore. Super. J'ai un le même problème sur mon B3200. Réglé en quelques minutes sans aucun outils. Envoyer du WD40 directement sur la tête de la switch tout en pesant environ 10 fois sur la pédale pour avancer. En raison de ce problème, cela bloquait aussi la manette de la PDF arrière. Maintenant tout est débloqué et mon tracteur démarre comme un neuf.

This video is spot on. Starting my B3200 had become problematic over the past few months, wouldn't turn over. 80 hrs on it. Usually it'd kick in if I bounced the pedal back and forth, until this morning. I only had WD40 and it did he job. Will get heavier oil this wk. Glad to fix it before snow starts flyng.

@dirkdaddy2

8 жыл бұрын

+Don Totten Glad to help Don!! :)

Thanks for posting this mt L2800 is giving me problems I have to rock the foot pedal back and forth to get it to start.

Thanks for the video instructions. A visual demonstration certain;y can be helpful, even a 7 year-old post!

@dirkdaddy2

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it might help you! Tractors don't change designs frequently so seems like its still getting a lot of hits! I don't monitize my stuff just like to help.

Great video ... very helpful. I had the exact same problem and this video showed me how to resolve it ... thank you!

Bingo! Worked like a charm. Saw another video that showed me the "plunger" type switch you showed in the video and was able to shim it temporarily to get my tractor to work but the hst pedal was still sticking. Although you didn't recommend wd40 I was able to get the straw into the area you showed and that little rod popped right out. Lubed it with some heavier oil and now my hst pedal works like a charm. Thanks so much for the video!!

Awesome video, well done, Thanks for your efforts

Kubota is now starting to admit that the design has issues, I just got my B2620 back the dealer with the same issue you explained. Because my tractor was out of warranty but had been to the shop repeatedly for that issue kubota adjusted my warranty and covered the repair, they are also fixing the problem with the mower decks not locking in the full up right position with a new adjustment cam.

same problem on my B2620. Thanks for posting this.

Fantastic video, very well done! I have an L3540 that my grand kids were playing on, and they left the headlights on which ran down the battery. I charged up the battery, but the tractor wouldn't do anything when I turned the key. I was almost ready to go buy a new battery, when I stumbled upon your video. All I had to do was go out and actuate the forward/reverse pedal a few times, turn on the key, and start the tractor. Gave a lecture to the grand kids about how dangerous a tractor can be, and promptly toasted you with a nice Scotch and soda. I love my Kubota, and really feel bad if it doesn't work.

@dirkdaddy2

6 жыл бұрын

Ed Bandy thanks makes me feel good! ;)

Awesome vid buddy! Helped me out big time!

2013 B3350HSDC. Sometimes one overlooks the obvious. Your video brought focus!! Failed to start a few months back and got it going by rocking HST pedal back and forth. This time it simply would not start not matter what. The problem was the neutral sense switch had moved outboard in its slotted mounting bracket so the tab on the control arm (it doesn't use a sliding rod as in the video) was completely missing the switch plunger (switch looks to be same part). Pushed switch inboard and it slid in the slot back into position. Problem solved . . . managed to tighten it slightly but I'll need to make a 21mm crows foot wrench of some sort to tighten the switch. Maybe I'll try a long center punch to see if I can nurse it a bit tighter. Might be possible to use safety wire to keep it from moving out, though it is exceedingly tight with not a lot of clearance to do that. Anyway, tractor is running again - thank you!!

Great video! I will try it tomorrow.

Great video! Having some problem with m B3300Su. Pretty much the same tractor. Checked seat and PTO switches. Sounds like this might be my problem. Thing just died while I was backing up. Lights plus glow plugs come one, but no relay click like normal when I turn the key in 1st position. Won't crank or turnover. Battery is good.

Thanks for solving the problem with my Kubota B3200 for me

Thanks for the video my tractor was stranded in the woods. You saved my a**

@dirkdaddy2

5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!! Thanks you can subscribe for other videos I do with crappy camera work but no commercials :)

Many thanks!!! Very helpful…..

Thaaaaaaank you.....saved my life!

I had the exact same problem!

Thank you so much for that video.

@dirkdaddy2

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I'm pumped that so many people have been helped by doing this. :) That shaft I lubed, you may want to put some PB blaster on it, some have been able to get to it from the top (see comments).

Thanks for the info. The HST damper failed on my BX (or was installed incorrectly and seized). After replacement the pedal has a bit of forward creep to it. If it doesn't "break in", I know how to fix it. Thanks!

Thanks!

have a kubota thats been sitting for a year inside a metal building, it was well cared for and worked fine before the owner passed away. we tried to start it to move it and wouldn't start. , mine is not turning over, battery fully charged, glow light is on and steady, oil pressure light is on. starter solenoid not clicking when you turn the key, just nothing. this says a lot, not fuel system, not yet anyway until it turns over, I am not at the location to check this switch but from the last few videos about this issue i'm thinking this is probably what is going on. fuses are good to. I thought I'd add these details because "won't start" is a bit of a general term , could be a whole list of things, the difference between not turning over and turning over and not kicking and running is a lot of things you don't have to check to find the problem. so for those who have had this switch issue, does what i describe sound like what was going on with what yours did and the sticking switch turned out to be the issue?

@dirkdaddy2

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it would not turn over, like yours. There are a few safety switches beyond one in the video, including a seat sensor. I would also use jumper cable to starter solenoid make sure battery is capable of turning over engine. Related to this video you can try holding start position then rocking the propulsion foot control I show jn video.

My Kubota BX1500 wont move forward or backwards ( the pedal wont move) and I have no hydraulics......any suggestions?

Did it fix the problem?

this is great! just saved my bacon! Thanks!

I just had this happen on my B2920. It did this same thing about a week ago and would not start. I checked other safety switches and still nothing. I moved the forward reverse pedal back and forth a few times and it started. I wasn't even aware of the HST safety switch at the time. Yesterday i did a search on this problem and ended up on this site. The rod that pushes against the safety switch was stuck, and would not move in either direction. I used WD 40 to loosen it and put "NEVER SEIZE" onto the rod. Im not sure if it was a good idea or not , only time will tell. The tube where this rod slides through should have been a bigger diameter, it is to tight fitting ! BAD Design KUBOTA. Thanks for you help with your post !

@dirkdaddy2

8 жыл бұрын

+john reimer Yes, why they used such tight tolerances on the underside of a tractor, using mild steel sort of metal that can rust is questionable. Or put a grease fitting on it. I'm glad doing this video helped you and others. :) Subscribe if you want, I'm going to upgrade my production (wouldn't be hard) and have some more in the idea phase.

When you had this starting problem did the key turn and nothing or did you get a clunk from the solenoid?

@dirkdaddy2

3 жыл бұрын

It was nothing. If you get a solenoid clunk you likely have Insufficient battery power, or a bad connection on battery, a wiring issue, and other less likely things.

We have l series. Just today it started sputtering and dying, but I made it back to the shop. Everything is checking out, and it's leading me to think that the sarvo solenoid is going bad. I hear they are nearly 300 bucks! Hfs! I'm going to take it out this morning and seal over the hole. It has one of those levers just above it that can shut the engine off of which I'll run a cable with a spring. And this will do temporarily. Then I will mow with the tractor here on the level field for a while and see if it starts dying again. Also I will call Kubota shop and see if they can test this sarvo. They are kind of rip offs artists. I'm helping my stepdad with this tractor so I'm learning about it. These hydrostatic tractors. I'm used to clutch tractors. Anyway. Do you know what the servo functions are other than allowing you to start and turn off the engine? He doesn't even have a mechanics manual for this thing. Iyai

@dirkdaddy2

2 жыл бұрын

Hello just to clarify nothing I showed or talked about is a servo, but I didn't get into hydrostatic drive, this was about starting interlocks & switches. What exactly are symptoms?

@daveman5860

2 жыл бұрын

@@dirkdaddy2 goodness me, my comment was meant for another video. Sorry about that. Runs for a few minutes okay and then start sputtering losing power and then we'll die. Then it'll start and sputter I made it back to the shop. Everything checks out of zeroed in on the servo. Under 70 bucks free shipping. They say they go bad and it's been 12 years since we bought the tractor. They wanted almost $300 for the part at the Kubota shop. I told them thank you very much and walked out. They wouldn't even test the old one. Oh well under 70 bucks I'll have a new one. And give her a test run out in the field mowing. Going to go over the switches you were talking about too give a little oil in them sometimes they get sticky and someone will say hey she ain't starting and I'll say your foot pedals and stuff and such may be off a little bit and they'll tap it or jiggle it and then the dang thing starts up and runs fine. But for now I'm waiting on that servo. Yes I checked all fuses they good. New fuel filter. All oils and lubricants have been changed in their filters. Air filters check. If it's not the servile someone was talking about the key switch I think it was you. I felt up behind with my fingers and it feels like it's all rubber sealed off. Hard to imagine that it's fouled. Nice video you have here and thanks for putting up with me. LOL

@dirkdaddy2

2 жыл бұрын

@@daveman5860 Well like they say diesels it's all about either compression or fuel delivery and sounds like you have some sort of fuel delivery problem. If you don't use it there's a whole ton I would check the quality of the diesel fuel and then if there's some sort of a way to check the injector pump. Good luck it sounds like you might be on the right track This was somebody else's tractor and it was pretty new so I never had to really get into it like what you're doing except for this interlock problem!

This is one issue I have with my B3200. Other is the Diff Lock. My heal lever is only about 1.5 inches above the floor so it is difficult to engage. See this one is higher and still others on the net are even higher with a rubber pad.. Wondering if previous owner stood on the pedal and bent it.

My kubroka b21 had hst detent bearing fail. Now rod not engaging neutral safety switch. Gotta adjust the switch which mean taking flooring apart AGAIN. Btw this is a bad design. The rod should be adjustable. U broka when u buy it and broka when u fix it. Haaa