Recent content by grey goose

Based on the damage to the snap ring and it's groove, I believe a stone became lodged in the open end of the cylinder and it's pin mount (see pictures in previous post). I've carved up a chunk of 'pool noodle' to fit over the shaft to block this open area. Just need to get it to stick inside the...

UPDATE: First off, thanks to everyone who responded. What an amazing wealth of knowledge and experience we have here. I was only able to find an exact replacement option at Kubota. Each of the after-market option cylinders had either the wrong hose fittings, fittings in the wrong place, or the...

I use a B2759 snow blade. Finishing up my work during the last snow event, I discovered the plow would no longer pivot from right to left. Backing up, I noticed a pool of hydro fluid under the blade. Climbed out to investigate and discovered the DA cylinder end cap had blown out. After pulling...

Kubota owners with the LA534 FEL should check their hoses ASAP. I discovered a leak in the hose that feeds the left lift cylinder. This was caused by weld spatter inside the arm that rubbed on the hose. A fire could occur if a hose bursts and fluid hits the exhaust. If anyone has influence...

Well, I did it - and with no real-world experience either, just the knowledge you guys have shared in this mega-thread! Funnier still, I haven't even gotten my tractor delivered yet! I found a used [well used] Befco H40 flail on our local craigslist. Drove out to look it over and was really...

Hi everyone. A word or two of introduction. Just bought my first 'real' tractor - a year-old B3350 with the cab. Been getting by for 22 years with a garden tractor but mowing 7 acres has really taken it's toll on that poor Craftsman. My new machine comes with a FEL and a snow blade...