Recent content by SteveA

The last time I drained/filled was when it was time to change out the HST fluid so I used SUDT. That was approx. 200 hours ago. This time I will likely use 75-90 synthetic gear lube. I found that they are getting $13.00 a quart for Mobil 1. Wow

Yes I did. Outside of a probable failure, I drained all the front axle lube so it makes sense to do it now.

Thanks for the assist. Just ordered the parts.

This is likely the source where the oil poured out.

Do you think the scoring inside the case will affect how the O-ring sits? I was considering using some Permatex on the cover flange as an added protection against a leak.

I managed to get the remains of the outer bearing race off the axle shaft along with the remains of the seal. There is some gouging on the shaft. Not sure if it can be salvaged.

Got into it today and it does not look too good. Pulled the wheel and the outer cover. The inside bearing was fine along with the large and small bevel gears. No nicks or any other sign of damage from bearing shrapnel. I did find a bit of gouging on the inside of the case approx. where the...

I spent some time looking at some youtube vids. I am hoping it is just a bearing. When I heard the grinding and saw the oil, I was close to my outbuilding where it is parked. I gently moved it inside hoping to minimize any damage.

I am in Rhode Island weathering out a noreaster at our beach house. When I get back to my place in CT. I will start disassembling. The machine recently turned over 1000 hours. Believe it or not it still has the original battery.

Thanks for the replies. I just ordered a shop manual and will dig into it soon. Will post some pics when I can get at it. Thanks again.

Bought my L3130 brand new 15 years ago and it has been flawless up until today. Was out moving some brush piles around in FWD when suddenly I hear some grinding and a pop from the LF wheel and oil came running out of the hub. Any ideas what blew? Depending on what it is I will decide whether or...

Just turned over 1000 hours on my 2006 L3130 HST Grand. I purchased the tractor new. I have to say that I am extremely impressed how well this machine has held up. I have had absolutely no mechanical issues in the past 15 years. Just fluids, filters, and grease. It still has the original battery...

Yesterday, when I ran my mower, there was a loss of power when engaging the PTO where it appeared that the engine was running on 1 cylinder. Adjusted the (new) PTO clutch, and did a compression test on both cylinders (+/-200lbs). I noticed the left cylinder plug was wet and most likely not...

Greetings... Has anyone installed rear tire chains on their L3130 with R-4's without spacers or removing the wheels to widen the footprint? I was about to order some chains and went out to verify the tire size and noticed a small plate which is part of the 3-pt stabilizer assembly that is...

It's been 3 1/2 years since we purchased our Kubota L3130 and there has never been a need to move the machine around. Our family has recently acquired some property in a neighboring state that needs some tractor work so now I need/should invest in a trailer. I put a tape measure to the Kubota...