Kubota L3301 won't throttle down

[Mr Natural]

The tractor has about 375 hours on it and never had a problem till this. It will throttle up, so I don't think it's the cable, but won't idle down past about 2000 rpm. No regen icon flashing.

What do you suppose is up with that ?

 

[Roadworthy]

Are you getting any error messages?

 

[Mtsoxfan]

If it's a manual cable vs electronic, even at those hours it can be a gummed up cable. Mine had many more hours, but it happened once.

 

[RjCorazza]

If it ends up not being the cable or linkage, perhaps it's related to the higher rpms required for regeneration. I know the Regen lights are not on, but perhaps the computer is calling for 2000 rpm for a Regen? After ruling out cables, I think I would disconnect the battery for 5 minutes or so and see what happens.
Some Kubota dashes also report error codes after pressing a sequence of buttons.

 

[Mr Natural]

After ruling out cables, I think I would disconnect the battery for 5 minutes or so and see what happens.

good idea. I will try that.

 

[5030]

Sounds like a call to the dealer to diagnose and fix the issue. Again, every time I read these posts, I'm sure glad neith of mine have any emissions junk on them.

You coudn't give me any T4 tractor.

 

[Mr Natural]

Sounds like a call to the dealer to diagnose and fix the issue. Again, every time I read these posts, I'm sure glad neith of mine have any emissions junk on them.

You coudn't give me any T4 tractor.

Yeah. My old early 60's MF was sometimes a pita but I could always get it running.

It may not be that but I was wary of the regeneration process when I bought it. Just another something to go wrong. And computers too. There is a lot to be said for keeping it simple.

 

[5030]

Sadly, not the way it plays today and why the tractors I have will never be replaced in my lifetime. My forever tractors.

 

[Jstpssng]

What year is it? If I recall correctly they have a 5 year warranty.

 

[5030]

What year is it? If I recall correctly they have a 5 year warranty.

Anything emissions related by law has to be warranted for 5 years, no exceptions. The problem will be getting a dealer to fix it promptly.

 

[Mr Natural]

What year is it? If I recall correctly they have a 5 year warranty.

unfortunately the warranty is expired. I basically only use it for mowing about 4 acres

 

[5030]

Gonna have to bite the bag then. Most dealers charge around 100 bucks just to plug in and that don't include any repairs.

 

[Lena]

The tractor has about 375 hours on it and never had a problem till this. It will throttle up, so I don't think it's the cable, but won't idle down past about 2000 rpm. No regen icon flashing.

What do you suppose is up with that ?

Does it have a spring to help it return to idle? could have broken and need replaced.

 

[Mr Natural]

Actually, when I fired it up a couple days ago to load it for a trip to the dealer, it idled fine, same as it always has. It's been so hot here in Alabama that I have been putting off cutting the rest of the pasture, hoping for a cooler evening to do it, but hopefully it will continue to idle properly. My guess is still computer.