• All Manufacturers

  • Bobcat
  • Case
  • Caterpillar
  • Doosan
  • John Deere
  • Kubota

  Wheel Loaders

  • Bobcat L28
  • Cat 926M
  • Case 221D
  • John Deere 304H
  • Doosan DL280-7
  • Case 521E
  • Kubota R070
  • John Deere 624J

Home / Wheel Loaders / Kubota Wheel Loaders / Kubota R530

Kubota R530 Troubleshooting

The Kubota R530 wheel loader is powered by Kubota V2607-CR-E4 4-cylinder direct injection naturally aspirated diesel engine with a rated power of 48 hp (35.7 kW) at 2400 rpm. The Kubota R530 is equipped with a two-range hydrostatic transmission, power steering system, wet disc brakes, and 365/70R18 standard tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 14.2 gpm (53.8 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 2700 psi (186 bar). The wheel loader has a rated operating capacity of 2756 lbs (1250 kg) and tipping load of 5512 lbs (2500 kg). The max lift height is 127 inches (3225 mm) to hinge pin, and boom breakout force is 7760 lbs (3527 kg).

Engine Troubleshooting

Engine starts up hard or won't start
Air in the fuel pipes - Bleed the fuel pipes.
Fuel filter element clogging - Service the filter.
Burnt or defective injection nozzle - Clean or change injection nozzles.
Water or dirt in fuel system - Drain, flush, and service the system.
Incorrect valve clearance - Need to adjust valve clearance.
Fuel injection pump is not working correctly - Rebuild or install a new injection pump.

Engine starts but stalls immediately
Plugged air cleaner - Clean or change.
Fuel filter element is dirty - Change filter element.
Fuel injection pump leakage - Check the fuel injection pump for leaks and fix it.
Fuel injectors are dirty or defective - Clean fuel injectors or change it.
Fuel injection pump is defective - Rebuild or replace pump.

Engine stops suddenly during operation
Engine is cold - Warm up to required temperature.
Dirty fuel filter - Service or replace the filter.
Air in the fuel lines - Bleed the fuel lines.
Fuel injection nozzles are clogged or faulty - Test injection nozzles and change if necessary.
Improper fuel injection timing - Set up as recommended.

Engine stops when idle
Improperly adjusted low idle speed - Adjustment required.
Fuel injection pump is faulty - Install a new fuel pump or repair.
Fuel injectors are faulty or clogged - Replace or clean fuel injectors.
The valve clearance is incorrect - Correct valve clearance.

Loss of engine power
Dirty air cleaner - Clean or change.
Damaged or dirty injection nozzles - Clean or replace injection nozzles.
Improper fuel injection pressure - Adjust to proper pressure.
Valve clearance is not correct - Adjust valve clearance.
Low idle speed set incorrectly - Adjustment required.
Fuel lines or hoses clogging - Clean fuel system hoses and lines.
Cylinder head gasket is worn - Change cylinder head gasket.
Piston rings are worn or defective - Piston rings replacement required.

Engine overheating
Insufficient coolant fluid - Refill to the correct level and inspect system for leaks.
Insufficient engine oil - Fill up the oil to required level.
Radiator core is clogged or radiator cap is leaking - Clean radiator or replace cap.
Fan belt is broken or worn - Belt change is required.
Engine is under excessive load - Reduce load on the engine.

Oil pressure too low
Insufficient engine oil - Checking oil level and add if necessary.
Plugged engine oil filter - Change or clean engine oil filter element.
Improper type of engine oil - Use proper viscosity oil.
Crankshaft bearing oil clearance is incorrect - Replace bearings.
Oil pump is defective - Remove and inspect oil pump.

Abnormal engine knocking or noise
Engine oil level low - Check oil level and add oil as required.
Engine is cold - Warm up engine as required.
Fuel injection pump timing is wrong - Adjust as recommended.
Incorrect low idle setting - Adjust as required.
Clogged or defective injectors - Inspect fuel injectors and change as required.
Misaligned or faulty connecting rod - Connecting rod needs to be aligned or changed.
Piston wear or scoring - Replace the pistons.

Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting

HST transmission is excessively noisy
Transmission fluid is dirty or fluid level is too low - Pour fresh fluid or add transmission fluid to proper level.
Worn or unadjusted speed control linkage - Repair or adjust linkage.
Defective relief valve - Replace relief valve as required.
Transmission overloaded - Reduce transmission load.
Transmission components are damaged or worn - Replace or repair defective components.

Power is too low
Insufficient transmission fluid - Checking transmission fluid level and add if necessary.
Stuck relief valve - Replace relief valve.
Defective or not adjusted speed control pedal linkage - Adjust or replace linkage.

Transmission oil over heats
Low oil level - Fill the transmission housing to proper oil level.
Transmission oil filter is dirty - Service or change transmission oil filter.
Plugged or defective cooling components - Check all cooling components and change or repair if required.
Transmission is under excessive load - Reduce transmission load.

Transmission fluid leaking
Damaged gaskets or seals - Change defective gaskets or seal.
High internal transmission housing pressure - Replace worn components.
Oil return tube is plugged - Clean or replace the tube.

Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system is overheated
Hydraulic pressure is not adjusted correctly - Correct setting is required.
Main relief valve improper adjustment or failure - Replace or set up the relief valve.
Contaminated hydraulic oil - Hydraulic oil change required.
Lack of hydraulic oil - Check oil level and add hydraulic oil as required.
Hydraulic pump is defective - Repair or change pump if required.

Lift arm does not lower or raise
Lift controls are faulty - Inspect and repair if necessary.
Hydraulic pump malfunction - Repair or install new hydraulic pump.
Faulty hydraulic control valve - Install a new hydraulic valve or repair it.
Faulty hydraulic cylinder - Install a new boom cylinder or repair it.
Hydraulic oil is insufficient - Fill the system to proper hydraulic oil level.

Bucket won't move
Defective bucket controls - Replace or repair.
Hydraulic pump malfunction - Replace or repair pump if necessary.
Faulty hydraulic control valve - Replace or repair the valve.
Hydraulic bucket cylinder is defective - Replace or repair cylinder.
Hydraulic fluid is insufficient - Fill the system to proper hydraulic fluid level.

Boom or bucket moves slowly
Worn hydraulic oil pump - Check pump performance and change it if necessary.
Hydraulic cylinder oil leakage - Replace cylinder piston seals.
Low hydraulic fluid level - Fill the system to proper hydraulic fluid level.
Worn or unadjusted hydraulic control valve - Set properly or repair.
Low hydraulic pressure - Adjust it correctly.

Bucket or boom jerks when working
Air leaks in hydraulic system - Air bleeding is required.
Hydraulic oil filter element clogging - Clean or replace the filter.
Dirty hydraulic oil - The oil must be changed.
Scored cylinder tube or rod - Change failed component.

Hydraulic pump makes excessive noise
Hydraulic leaks or lack of oil - Refill hydraulic oil or repair leaks in system.
Hydraulic filter is dirty - Service or replace hydraulic filter.
Suction line clogging - Suction line needs to be cleaned.
Pump is sucking air - Need to bleed air.
Pump parts are worn out - Rebuild or install new pump.

Electrical Troubleshooting

Battery does not charge
Corroded or loose wire connections - Tighten or clean connections.
Defective battery terminal clamps - Terminal clamps need to be replaced.
Battery faulty cell - Install a new battery.
Loose or damaged belt - Belt needs to be adjusted or replaced.

Starter turns slow
Low battery output - Low battery charging, charge as required.
Battery will not hold charge - Service battery or replace it.
Bad battery terminals or disconnected wiring - Connect cables properly or replace terminals.

Starter will not work
Battery is drained or worn - Charge or replace the battery.
Wiring is improperly connected or disconnected - Check wiring and connect properly.
Battery capacity is low - Battery is drained, recharge it.
Faulty starter motor - Repair or install a new starter.

____________________________________________________________________________________

WHEEL LOADERS SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel Loaders, Skid Steers, and Compact Track Loaders