Category Archives: L2501

KUBOTA – L2501 – CLUTCH – Pressure Plate Flatness

1. Place a straight edge on the pressure plate and measure clearance with a feeler gauge at several points. 2. If the clearance exceeds the allowable limit, replace it. 3. When the pressure plate is worn around its outside and its inside surface only is in contact with the straight edge,      replace even… Read More »

KUBOTA – L2501 – CLUTCH – Clutch Disc Wear

1. Measure the depth from clutch disc surface to the top of rivet at least 10 points with a depth gauge. 2. If the depth is less than the allowable limit, replace the disc. 3. If oil is sticking to clutch disc, or disc surface is carbonized, replace the disc. In this case, inspect transmission… Read More »

KUBOTA – L2501 – CLUTCH – Release Bearing

1. Check for abnormal wear on contact surface. 2. Rotate bearing outer race, while applying pressure to it. 3. If the bearing rotation is rough or noisy, replace the release bearing. NOTE • Do not depress bearing outer race, when replacing release bearing. • Do not wash the release bearing with a cleaning solvent.  

KUBOTA – L2501 – CLUTCH – Release Hub and Clutch Lever

1. Remove the release fork (1) mounting screw (2). 2. Draw out the clutch lever (3) to remove the release fork (1). 3. Remove the hub return spring (6). 4. Remove the thrust ball bearing (4) and release hub (5) as a unit. (When reassembling) • Make sure the direction of the release fork (1)… Read More »