Kubota B2320 wont start unless jumped

[207seanb]

Please help my Kubota only starts when I jump it but if I use anything electrical after jumping it, it stalls and wont start again unless jumped. The battery says it has a full charge & I tested it. I also cleaned the battery cables. I know it is something simple because the previous owner took very good care of this Kubota.

 

[jeff9366]

Chances are you need a new battery. When a motor starts OK with a jump, then dies when the donor is disconnected, it is almost always because the impaired battery is deceased.

When it is time for a new battery, it is time, especially with cold weather coming soon in Maine.

In my experience you need a minimum voltage reading of 12.4 volts on a charged battery. 12.3 volts will not serve.

I always replace with Interstate (brand) batteries. A bit more money up front but Interstate batteries last for years.

 

[handymantim]

Did you test the battery with a load tester....like they do at Walmart, Autozone, etc.? if you haven't already, clean the end of the ground cable where it attaches to the tractor.

 

[number two]

At this stage of the diagnosis,the charging voltage of the alternator/dynamo must be checked!
Low voltage may cause the shutdown problem.
Please measure your running voltage and post back.
Good Luck!

 

[number two]

Forgot to mention charging voltage should be about 14 volts DC
A fully charged 12V battery will test 12.6 volts-2.1 volts per cell.

 

[207seanb]

Please help my Kubota only starts when I jump it but if I use anything electrical after jumping it, it stalls and wont start again unless jumped. The battery says it has a full charge & I tested it. I also cleaned the battery cables. I know it is something simple because the previous owner took very good care of this Kubota.

I appreciate everyone's help in this matter & I will post the outcome as soon as I discover it, listening to everyone's advice I am new at all this Thank You

 

[207seanb]

I appreciate everyone's help in this matter & I will post the outcome as soon as I discover it, listening to everyone's advice I am new at all this Thank You

IT WAS CLEARLY THE BATTERY, The load test was very weak!!!! THANK YOU ALL