New B7610HSD... a little whine with your rattle?

[dholly]

Yes, I know the gear whine will subside as the break-in hours add up but, man, new hydro transmissions sure are L-O-U-D! And, after putting less than 1 hour on the ticker, I knew I was going to have to deal with the FEL joystick rattle ASAP. At idle the darn thing sounds like it's coming apart! After I fix that tomorrow, think I'll try to take the mower deck off so I can go play in the woods. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[flenn]

What do you plan on doing to fix the rattle? Is there a mod that people are doing? Didn't find anything in the search.

Also, when you push the clutch in, does the whine go away? If so, I have the same issue.

 

[dholly]

I found only two old threads mentioning the joystick rattle and some fixes. One was started way back in 2001 and a few owners apparently placed rubber washers in the linkage somewhere with good results, but not a lot of details given so I don't know exactly where. Was going to look closer tomorrow with the valve box open. And, yes, when I step on the clutch the hydro tranny whine is reduced.

 

[mrmotto]

I have the same whine and rattle on my 7610. It has about 13 hours on it. I would also be interested in the fix.

 

[dholly]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I have the same whine and rattle on my 7610. It has about 13 hours on it. I would also be interested in the fix. )</font>

Here's a pic of my 'fix'. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Malibu]

Had the same rattle with mine. Also popped out of float position when engine was at low RPM. Kubota had no fix. Dealer cut about 3" out of lever and re-installed knob. Seems to be the end of both problems.

 

[mrmotto]

Now that's a fix. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[DaGoatMan]

Now that is a nice simple fix. The rattle didn't bother me enough to go through a lot of trouble to fix, but I will try the bungie cord on my B7610 too.

 

[SkyPup]

Remove the FEL valve cover and tighten the joystick controller bolts to tighten it up, removes the slop, and quiets the rattles.

Spraying the entire mechanism with white lithium grease every year is a good idea.

 

[jeffgbook]

I like my fixes like I like my women....cheap and easy /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif. Good idea. Jeff

 

[dholly]

Just a quick follow-up to the hydro whine post.

I am very pleased to report, after receiving the tractor back from the dealer performed 50hr service, almost all whine is gone! Dunno if it was the oil change (SuperUDT) or what, but I don't care. It's so much smoother and quieter, a real pleasure to operate now. I'm certain the neighbors will appreciate it!

P.S. The FEL joystick rattle fix is still going strong!

 

[Skidmark25]

I have 38 hours on my B7610 HSD and it has a terrible whine. Hopefully the 50 hour service will take care of it. Yes, the FEL stick rattles but I'd be happy with just the whine going away.

I'll keep you posted after the 50 hr. service.