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    RTV 500 caught on fire!!

    I did the 50 hr service over the weekend but was a quart shy of filling the hydraulic fluid. I picked up a quart yesterday and topped it off. I took off down the road on a test drive and smelled something burning. I assumed it was left over hydraulic fluid from where i drained it (it gets...
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    RTV 500 Trans Drain Plug. What size is it?

    It isbigger than a 22MM ...
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    New Driving Lights for my RTV 500

    Ok, i took the plunge and mounted some hella 1402(?) lights on my rtv500. Here are some crappy iphone pics. Here is the recess where the wiring harness goes. This is the fused main wire that runs from the battery to the relay. Notice the amount of mud from 1 hunting season! The tool is what...
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    RTV 500 Wiring Pics

    Anyone have any wiring pics and/or tips on wiring non-Kubota accessories? What about a wiring diagram? What is the factory plug next to the fuse box for? What is factory alternator rated for 60 amps like the 1100? Im about to embark on a project to add some lights to the brush guard, cab, and...
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    Gun Racks for your RTV500??

    Any ideas on where to mount them? Home made? Store bought?
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    RTV 500 4wd not disengaging

    Anyone have any insight on this? how is the disengagement supposed to work?
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    Colld weather and hydraulic fluid

    It is the 20s here this am and my rtv500 is bogging more than usual. I suspect it is the viscosity of the hydraulic fluid but wanted the input of some cold weather posters .
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    Help! Diesel fuel in my rtv500!!!

    Just came up to the camp and my dad and granddad were on the side of the road in my rtv500. They ran it out of gas and filled it up with offroad diesel fuel that was in a gas can. Any tips and pointers on draining the tank and flushing the system would be appreciated. Thanks!!
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    RTV 500 Top Speed enhancement?

    Ive talked to a few dealers and none are willing to adjust the top speed on these things. Apparently, when it gets to 25 the 2nd pump shuts off, thus limiting the speed. Doesnt seem to be anything that would shorten the life of the unit but rather a governor to meet OSHA requirements. Any...
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