Kubota L3200 Speed Control Pedal safety switch

LNICK · Feb 17, 2015

Hello all, :us-virginia:

I have a hydrostatic L3200. It has had trouble starting at times. I thought jiggling wires at the back of ignition switch fixed it; I discovered today that it is the Speed Control Pedal position that is causing the problem. With no weight on the pedal, and it appearing to be in the neutral position, it will not start; if I move the pedal just right, then it will start.

What's up; have I done something to this maybe bush hogging a field; is it a defective switch, where do I find instructions on repairing it? I couldn't determine where the switch is exactly. I have a PDF version of the L3200 workshop manual but didn't find the switch there (though I might have overlooked it, I admit).

I appreciate any help. :listen:

teg · Feb 17, 2015

I'll look for a PDF of the switch... have you been greasing the pedal??? Three grease zerks under the tractor.

#170 on the first one but not sure where it ties in to the pedal

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k0ua · Feb 17, 2015

Take a look at this. Above the transmission, I believe this is the plunger type switch, with a screw in or out adjustment, and a jamb nut. Check it out and see what you think. Probably just needs a little adjustment. i marked it with a red arrow. You can find all of this on the Kubota web site. with the parts diagrams, and part numbers.

k0ua · Feb 17, 2015

Well, teg, looks like we both went out to the kubota site, and found it!

LNICK · Feb 17, 2015

Friends teg and k0ua,

Thank you so very much. I will have to check it out tomorrow on the tractor.

Thank you again, may you both be rewarded for your kindness.

LNICK