Recent content by Bertrrr

If there's no click with the key " on " check for power at the terminal on it, use a test light- no light , work back towards the key switch - it will not run unless it opens to allow fuel flow

If it has a choke you can see it close / open when you activate the lever. Compare it to the action on your original carb, Lots of carbs now days only have a primer bulb

Check battery voltage and starter connections first , the click you hear is probably the solenoid

Does it smoke when running ? Does it idle rough or run rough at all speeds ? Has anything been done to the machine prior to this ?

If it's a safety switch you wouldn't even get a click. it sounds like a bad ground connection or battery connection . Clean everything and try again.

Here is the parts diagram for the one I worked on , maybe it will shed some light, I also have the parts list for it if you need

Pull it off the machine , bring it to any Kubota dealer and they can show you a breakdown of all the internals and price replacement parts, you may find something on ebay as to a used gearbox - I'll be willing to bet a new replacement box would be costly .

No way is this a good Idea.

Going to need more information like model , year etc. If it's the one I'm thinking about , it can be rebuilt - I've done a couple of them - Parts have to come from Kubota - gears, bearings, seals a shaft if necessary. post a few pics as well .

Fixing it is doable but finding out why is more important ,this is a major failure that rarely happens

Jack it up and try the shifter and watch the drive belt / pullys to figure out where the problem is ,

All types of oil have a spec sheet , your owners manual will specify what your machine requires, There will be something compatible

I ran into this with the same engine, I think there is a design flaw on this model , mine threw the rod and busted the crankcase.

There are safety switches on each of the leavers you mentioned

Clean the carb