RTV 500 Rattle Sound

[PSDStu]

Hey 737 - I just installed the upper half of the windshield on my RTV 500 and am waiting for the lower half to come in. Looking at the picture you posted, I can't see how you can open the hood with the lower installed. How does that work?
r/JDK

The lower half is made of Plexiglass, and it has 2 straps which hold it in place. You can remove the lower windshield to open the hood.

Stu

 

[737pilot]

PDSTU ditto. I find the factory windshield does an excellent job blocking the wind but also for $50 get a rear vinyl wind blocker that will keep the back draft and rain from getting in. DO a Google search and you'll find several companies that sell them. PDSTU is correct the lower Plexiglas is easily removable with rubber straps which is required to open the hood. It would be nice to have a solid one piece windshield but I'm happy with the factory setup. Taking it in next week for 50 hr check and telling them I don't want it back till rattle is fixed.

 

[timswi]

PDSTU ditto. I find the factory windshield does an excellent job blocking the wind but also for $50 get a rear vinyl wind blocker that will keep the back draft and rain from getting in. DO a Google search and you'll find several companies that sell them. PDSTU is correct the lower Plexiglas is easily removable with rubber straps which is required to open the hood. It would be nice to have a solid one piece windshield but I'm happy with the factory setup. Taking it in next week for 50 hr check and telling them I don't want it back till rattle is fixed.

737,

Did you take it back for the 50hr service?...If so were there any bullitins for this...Did they fix the noise?

 

[timswi]

Well I ordered the windshield and roof for it. Gonna install some work lights as well because the plow blocks the headlights...That should help. Guess i'm keeping it.
The Tech said that the rattle is HTV gear noise...Starting to believe that I guess.

As far as power, I found that after 20 minutes of continuous run time it seems to have much more power (I should known that, my bad)...The tech also said to run premium in it..Haven't tried that, but will on the next tank.

Me and my daughter spent most of last Saturday on it...She loves it, and that makes this thing worth every penny when I see her smiling in the passenger seat!!!

737...Where have you been???????

 

[mtrain]

Taking it in next week for 50 hr check and telling them I don't want it back till rattle is fixed.

What did they tell you about the rattle?

 

[timswi]

What did they tell you about the rattle?

They said it HST gear noise...Given that it's so quiet it's noticable vs the diesels...Possible I guess. I have no evidence to argue otherwise. There's a record of my complaint anyway...if I do have a problem down the road, I can refer back to that.

It's pretty much the same as when I got it, not getting worse, so guess I have to believe them.

Put a roof and windshield on it this weekend...It's not as quiet as it used to be due to the echo from the roof...But is is much nicer to cruise around on in cold weather...Doubt I'll hear that rattle now.

 

[timswi]

What did they tell you about the rattle?

Sorry, you were asking 737...Don't know what happened to him..He hasn't been around here.

 

[DLH]

I clamped a 1000 watt inverter across the battery and plugged in my 5th wheel. The engine dropped about 100 rpm and the rattle was gone. I tested several times, so it appears that a heavy load on the alternator puts tension on the belt. Kubota needs to install a tensioner or a idler pulley.

 

[mtrain]

If you turn the lights on and hit the brake it will quiet the noise also. It is definately something to do with the alternator.

 

[DLH]

I am going to try to spray some belt conditioner the alternator drive belt tonight-maybe it is something as simple as a squeaky belt.