kubota ride-on mower Kubota GR1600D

[groggblossom]

My young machine of 550 hours has given superb service but now, although the engine

starts easily, when I depress the lever to engage the cutting blades, the engine stops.

Any ideas ?

[Conor Wright]

Sounds like a safety switch, not too familiar with that model but check for one on the grass box. If it thinks the box is open it won't engage the blades. 

[Peter 1955]

No idea about the particular model, but could a bearing have seized? I've had machines do this after being stood for long periods, and engaging the drive results in stalled engines, or lots of belt squeaking. 

[Bunzena]

We have one - and agree with Conor.

 

There is a safety switch under the seat that stops the engine if the blades are engaged and there's no-one sitting on the mower.

 

If that switch is damaged or the connection is lost - it will 'fail safe'.  Look there first.

 

 

Edited June 29, 2021 by Bunzena
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[scbk]

Just incase you bought a Kubota GR1600 second hand and miss out on the letter, there is a recall on some of the rear wheels

 

 

Kubota GR1600 Wheel Recall Form

WWW.KUBOTAGR1600CHECK.COM

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Kubota GR1600 Wheel Recall Form

 

Edited June 29, 2021 by scbk