I have a 2001 Kubota B21 purchased used, with approximately 12,000 hours on the hour meter.
It has run without issue since I purchased it, running an additional ~ 300 hours on it.
I recently changed all the filters, and the oil + the transmission/ hydraulic fluids. Subsequent to this maintenance, I used the tractor an additional ~15 hours without issues.
The Kubota is now exhibiting the following symptoms:
- Starts and idles OK.
- When throttling up, the engine will idle at high RPMs for anywhere from 5- 20 seconds and then if not throttled back will quickly lose power and RPMs and eventually die. I am able to keep the engine running by throttling back to about 1/2-2/3.
- Idling at low RPM seems a bit rough, but not much different then when I first obtained the tractor.
- Full throttle, while unsustainable as mentioned above, seems to be smooth.
Caveat: I am a COMPLETE rookie when it comes to tractors, settings, and even basic diesel engine maintenance abilities.
Thanks in advance for the informed commentary and advice.
Excellent Forum.
It has run without issue since I purchased it, running an additional ~ 300 hours on it.
I recently changed all the filters, and the oil + the transmission/ hydraulic fluids. Subsequent to this maintenance, I used the tractor an additional ~15 hours without issues.
The Kubota is now exhibiting the following symptoms:
- Starts and idles OK.
- When throttling up, the engine will idle at high RPMs for anywhere from 5- 20 seconds and then if not throttled back will quickly lose power and RPMs and eventually die. I am able to keep the engine running by throttling back to about 1/2-2/3.
- Idling at low RPM seems a bit rough, but not much different then when I first obtained the tractor.
- Full throttle, while unsustainable as mentioned above, seems to be smooth.
Caveat: I am a COMPLETE rookie when it comes to tractors, settings, and even basic diesel engine maintenance abilities.
Thanks in advance for the informed commentary and advice.
Excellent Forum.
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