I haven't had any scratches so far from branches but do try and avoid them if possible. The top windshield is glass and bottom removable piece is a scratch resistant plastic. It really blocks the wind and makes it enjoyable in cold weather. You do get some wind from the back due to the negative pressure the windshield creates so I just purchased from Cabella's for $50 a rear wind blocker in camo pattern. This should make it really comfortable. Hey you veteran Kubota guys I was looking at the maintenance schedule and it looks expensive. Like around 500 hours engine timing belt, hoses, brake's etc. Is the recommended maintenance expensive? I replaced my 98 Grizzly 600 atv with this baby and haven't done a thing to it except change oil and filter every year.
RTV 500 Rattle Sound
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This what i was refering too . You would need one on each side as you can't center mount a single wheel .
The only rattling sound I can think of that I notice when it is idling is from the throttle linkage that is located right at the throttle body. It is ment for starting, specifically cold weather and controls the baffle inside. It is suppose to tap on the stop screw, so that might be what you are hearing.
Thanks Jason for the input. I received a email from Kubota that their looking into the the rattle. It's very apparent on my 500 but was different to varying degrees on all the 500's that my dealer started. It's a defect in my book that Kubota and most owners of a $8300 machine should not accept as normal or satisfactory. Only complaint I have so far. I'm enjoying everything else. When I get some feed back from Kubota I'll post it here but feel all RTV 500 owners most likely will know about it through a recall notice that Kubota is more than likely gonna have to issue. Any other 500 owners or dealers out there that hear the rattle sound at idle I would like your opinion.
[Any other 500 owners or dealers out there that hear the rattle sound at idle I would like your opinion.[/QUOTE]
When I first read your comments, I went out and listened to one of our RTV500's that we have in stock. I didn't hear a thing, one of the techs can over wondering what I was doing and suggested that I raise the bed. We still didn't notice anything annoying but do notice a very slight rattle sound only at idle. Every one of the RTV500's that we have sounds the same.
I haven't had the first complaint from any of our customers and doubt that many people would notice it. I am curious as to what they determine is causing it.
They probably engineered it that way intentionally so that you can tell if the engine is running because these things are so quiet. : )
I understand your complaint being quietness was one of your reasons for buying it. Hopefully Kubota and or your dealer will be able to rectify your complaint.
When I first read your comments, I went out and listened to one of our RTV500's that we have in stock. I didn't hear a thing, one of the techs can over wondering what I was doing and suggested that I raise the bed. We still didn't notice anything annoying but do notice a very slight rattle sound only at idle. Every one of the RTV500's that we have sounds the same.
I haven't had the first complaint from any of our customers and doubt that many people would notice it. I am curious as to what they determine is causing it.
They probably engineered it that way intentionally so that you can tell if the engine is running because these things are so quiet. : )
I understand your complaint being quietness was one of your reasons for buying it. Hopefully Kubota and or your dealer will be able to rectify your complaint.
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It's definitly not the tailgate...I listened very closely for the rattle..It appears to be coming in or around the pulley cover on the left side of the motor. It's very noticable at idle, almost sounds like something loose in there.
Was told by the dealer that all of the 500's in stock made the same noise.
TIMSWI you described it exactly. The dealer that posted before you says he heard nothing then goes on to say he hears a slight faint rattle sound at idle. Well hello.......that's the sound I hear and my dealer hears. It's a small thing to some but it ain't right and I know Kubota will make it right. If yours doesn't make the sound then It tells me something is definitively wrong with mine.
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Just filled out my buyers survey...Registered my feelings on a number of things. I'm not holding my breath, but we'll see if they respond.
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When you are climbing hills do you have to let off of the gas to gear down the HST? If i keep it floored the rpms drop even in low range...They told me that letting off of the pedal is normal...Sounds absurd to me...More gas should equal more power , no?
When you are climbing hills do you have to let off of the gas to gear down the HST? If i keep it floored the rpms drop even in low range...They told me that letting off of the pedal is normal...Sounds absurd to me...More gas should equal more power , no?