problem with Kubota L48 starting

l48ed · Aug 22, 2013

I have a 2008 or 2009 Kubota L48 and it is intermittently not starting. The battery is strong and it cranks well. I had Kubota repair guy at it and he was unsure of exact problem. He told me that he replaced a fuse that "should not have been involved with the starting circuit" but after he replaced it, the engine started. He seems to remember he replaced the "working light" fuse. I just spoke to him and he thinks it may be that a fuel solenoid is not getting enough juice to pull properly. I don't have manual for engine or wiring diagrams. Can anyone tell me if they agree with diagnosis and where exactly this solenoid is located. Also, where can I download shop manuals and wiring diagrams. Thanks much

murphy1244 · Aug 22, 2013

:welcome:

newbury · Aug 22, 2013

Buy the manuals from Messicks.

Jim Miller · Aug 22, 2013

I had a similar problem on my L39 and the kubota dealer said it was a bad connection in the fuel solenoid wiring. It took 3 trips to dealer for them to finally find and "fix" the problem. They either replaced or re-crimped the connection and no problems since. Phantom wiring problems are hard and frustrating to find. Be sure to check all wiring where you have a connection to chassis ground. A shop manual with wiring diagram will show all those points as well a the fuel solenoid circuit. Let us know what you find. Good Luck!