50 hour check

kubota2630 · 04-04-2008, 10:46 AM

I've been debating about if I should take my B2630 to the dealer for the 50 hr check or do it myself. I'm fairly handy and do my own service on my ATV's & snowmobiles. The dealer told me Kubota can get a little funny about warranty claims if you don't take it to the dealer for the service.
Should I or shouldn't I? What is your experience?

number two · 04-04-2008, 11:30 AM

Why not buy your 50 hour service filters and lubricants from the dealer. Then they have a record of you buying the recommended stuff. I guess you'd be showing a little dealer loyality. Changing fluids and filters just isn't rocket science. And you save the hassle of transporting the tractor. Owners manual should walk you through it. As a bonus,you get to know your tractor quite well. Use the savings to buy the parts and service manuals. They'll be handy down the road. After warranty,use what you want. Good Luck

bandit67 · 04-04-2008, 12:02 PM

I think your dealer is just trying to keep from losing money on service labor fees. As long as you keep the receipts for the filters, oil, etc., I can't see how you would have any warranty issues.

One convenient trick is to use a permanent marker or white-out (depending on filter color) with the date you did the change. It also helps you to keep track of when service is needed between the hour meter and a quick look at the filter. That'll also provide additional backup that the service was performed, in the event of a warranty claim. Keeping a paper or computerized journal would be further proof of proper service.

kevinj · 04-04-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kubota2630

I've been debating about if I should take my B2630 to the dealer for the 50 hr check or do it myself. I'm fairly handy and do my own service on my ATV's & snowmobiles. The dealer told me Kubota can get a little funny about warranty claims if you don't take it to the dealer for the service.
Should I or shouldn't I? What is your experience?

My dealer has no problems with me doing the service. Just to be safe I keep good records and buy my oil and filters from a Kubota dealer so they know that I used proper supplies. I have the luxury of having 2 good dealers within 20 miles.

canoetrpr · 04-04-2008, 01:19 PM

No question in my mind - do the service yourself. Thats the only real way you will KNOW it will get done right.

I reluctantly embarked on doing my 50 hr service with the help of advice from others here. I'm not particularly handy and it is amazing the stuff you can learn to do with a little bit of guidance.

IMHO, unless there is something else you need looked at under warranty, no point taking it in... just do it yourself.

offcamber · 04-04-2008, 01:51 PM

My dealer told me not to worry about the 50 hour and just do it at 100 or one year. In fact they are coming to do it for free at my house... and the tech will show me what to do so I can do it myself the next time.

EastTexFrank · 04-04-2008, 01:56 PM

What I have done in the past and will probably do this time around is have the dealer do the 50 hour service and do all subsequent services by myself. This works good for me as I can have any other issues with the machine addressed at the 50 hour service. The 50 hour service is also the most expensive one you can done at the dealer as just about every consumable and fluid is changed out at the same time rather than being staggered.

If you have no other issues with the machine, then go ahead and do it yourself. It's time consuming but not all that difficult but as others have said ... KEEP RECORDS.

canoetrpr · 04-04-2008, 02:11 PM

As others have stated - definatley worth sticking to OEM fluids and filters during the warranty period. Keep invoices and records.

kubota2630 · 04-04-2008, 03:22 PM

Thanks everyone. Everyone has great ideas. I like the idea of buying the manuals with the savings. I also like the idea of learning how to service it myself. I agree the dealer is tryin to "sell" their service. I do keep logs of all the service I do. I will make sure I buy everything from the dealer and keep receipts.
Thanks again.

RadarTech · 04-13-2008, 11:49 PM

Hello,

I am about to go down this path myself. and I had the same question.

Well to save from telling the story, I have the office # of the regional Kubota Sales Rep down in Georgia. So I called him directly and asked.

he said as long as the maintenance is done and can be documented, warrenty would not be a problem.

So inline with the other comments:

Make a folder and keep a record of everything.
Save all recpts.
record dates, and notes of everything.

then if there are any questions, you have "the folder".

Did this for other equipment I have maintained and it always seems to make life easier.

I remember buying parts at AutoZone and got the unlimited warrenty parts.
Well, let's just say I don't know how they are making any money on Spark Plug wires, rotors and distributors off of me....

Good luck.. Let us know how it goes...

Later,
Jim

04-04-2008, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
kubota2630 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 25	50 hour check I've been debating about if I should take my B2630 to the dealer for the 50 hr check or do it myself. I'm fairly handy and do my own service on my ATV's & snowmobiles. The dealer told me Kubota can get a little funny about warranty claims if you don't take it to the dealer for the service. Should I or shouldn't I? What is your experience?

04-04-2008, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
number two Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Lower Michigan Posts: 152	Re: 50 hour check Why not buy your 50 hour service filters and lubricants from the dealer. Then they have a record of you buying the recommended stuff. I guess you'd be showing a little dealer loyality. Changing fluids and filters just isn't rocket science. And you save the hassle of transporting the tractor. Owners manual should walk you through it. As a bonus,you get to know your tractor quite well. Use the savings to buy the parts and service manuals. They'll be handy down the road. After warranty,use what you want. Good Luck

04-04-2008, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
bandit67 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 1,020	Re: 50 hour check I think your dealer is just trying to keep from losing money on service labor fees. As long as you keep the receipts for the filters, oil, etc., I can't see how you would have any warranty issues. One convenient trick is to use a permanent marker or white-out (depending on filter color) with the date you did the change. It also helps you to keep track of when service is needed between the hour meter and a quick look at the filter. That'll also provide additional backup that the service was performed, in the event of a warranty claim. Keeping a paper or computerized journal would be further proof of proper service. __________________ 2008 Kubota B3030, w/block heater, filled R4s, 40 amp alternator, fender mount joystick, LA403 w/60" bucket, BH75 w/12" bucket, pin-type QA, pallet forks, Landpride RB2572, Bro-Tek thumb, Midwest LR2072 rake, Rhino SE4 rotary mower, Landpride RTA 1550 tiller, EZmover Hitch. Click here for Tractor photos

04-04-2008, 01:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
canoetrpr Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,482	Re: 50 hour check No question in my mind - do the service yourself. Thats the only real way you will KNOW it will get done right. I reluctantly embarked on doing my 50 hr service with the help of advice from others here. I'm not particularly handy and it is amazing the stuff you can learn to do with a little bit of guidance. IMHO, unless there is something else you need looked at under warranty, no point taking it in... just do it yourself. __________________ Kubota L3400HST+Horst toothbar, 4 Spool Prince valve, CCM TnT, Woods BB60 rotary cutter, Kodiak 7' rake, Walco Meteor 68" snowblower, Walco 7' cultivator, Horst 3pt bale spear, Maybridge 8'8" chain harrow, Woods HB72 box balde

04-04-2008, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
offcamber Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Enfiled, NH Posts: 177	Re: 50 hour check My dealer told me not to worry about the 50 hour and just do it at 100 or one year. In fact they are coming to do it for free at my house... and the tech will show me what to do so I can do it myself the next time. __________________ Kubota BX24 Enfield, NH

04-04-2008, 01:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
EastTexFrank Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: East Texas, USA Posts: 1,178	Re: 50 hour check What I have done in the past and will probably do this time around is have the dealer do the 50 hour service and do all subsequent services by myself. This works good for me as I can have any other issues with the machine addressed at the 50 hour service. The 50 hour service is also the most expensive one you can done at the dealer as just about every consumable and fluid is changed out at the same time rather than being staggered. If you have no other issues with the machine, then go ahead and do it yourself. It's time consuming but not all that difficult but as others have said ... KEEP RECORDS.

04-04-2008, 02:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
canoetrpr Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,482	Re: 50 hour check As others have stated - definatley worth sticking to OEM fluids and filters during the warranty period. Keep invoices and records. __________________ Kubota L3400HST+Horst toothbar, 4 Spool Prince valve, CCM TnT, Woods BB60 rotary cutter, Kodiak 7' rake, Walco Meteor 68" snowblower, Walco 7' cultivator, Horst 3pt bale spear, Maybridge 8'8" chain harrow, Woods HB72 box balde

04-04-2008, 03:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
kubota2630 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 25	Re: 50 hour check Thanks everyone. Everyone has great ideas. I like the idea of buying the manuals with the savings. I also like the idea of learning how to service it myself. I agree the dealer is tryin to "sell" their service. I do keep logs of all the service I do. I will make sure I buy everything from the dealer and keep receipts. Thanks again.

04-13-2008, 11:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
RadarTech Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 79	Re: 50 hour check Hello, I am about to go down this path myself. and I had the same question. Well to save from telling the story, I have the office # of the regional Kubota Sales Rep down in Georgia. So I called him directly and asked. he said as long as the maintenance is done and can be documented, warrenty would not be a problem. So inline with the other comments: Make a folder and keep a record of everything. Save all recpts. record dates, and notes of everything. then if there are any questions, you have "the folder". Did this for other equipment I have maintained and it always seems to make life easier. I remember buying parts at AutoZone and got the unlimited warrenty parts. Well, let's just say I don't know how they are making any money on Spark Plug wires, rotors and distributors off of me.... Good luck.. Let us know how it goes... Later, Jim

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