Kubota L2550 starting procedure (?)

I turned the key to the left and waited
about 45 seconds (?) and then tried to crank
it to the right but nothing happened. The
'dash' lights are on -- but there's no cranking
at all. I've tried standing on the clutch and
the brake while turning the key but it doesn't
help.

Is there some specific way the levers have to
be placed to get it to start?!? There's a
scoop on the front and a digger on the back
and I have no clue how to fire the thing up.

Thanks.

If it still won't start, one of the safety interlock switches probably isn't working. Very common problem. I got tired of fiddling with 'em and bypassed them all, but I can't recommend this behavior. All it would take is one moment of stupidity...

If nothing else works, there's a little secret on your Kubota.. if you touch a piece of wire from the hot (battery) terminal on the starter to the starter solenoid connection a few inches away, the tractor will start right up, without key and regardless of interlock status. So much for theft proof! Make darned sure it's out of gear first, or you'll be run over instantly, since you'll be kneeling right beside the tractor when it starts. Be careful.

Not positive about your model? But many L series with Manual transmissions had this switch in that location.

A couple of mine won't start if the pto is engaged, so maybe that's it??

Robert

I'll give it a try and let you know how it goes.
It's currently dark, cold and snowing so maybe
the morning will be a better time.

I found out that my left leg is too short and
the seat is fully back and it won't move fwd.
Sitting on the edge of the seat and standing
on the clutch pedal did the trick.

Thanks for all the help. I learned a lot from
you guys. Now if I can learn to control the
front bucket thingy without leaving big holes
in the ground (what I lack in finesse I make up
for with enthusiam) I'll be home free. I'll have
to check on the seat slider when the weather gets
better.