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Install a safety switch between your ears and you will probably be better off than hoping that the seat switch does something to help you after a stupid move on your part! Seriously...

Just another thought. When you say the engines cutting out, do you mean it's losing power or that it actually acts like you turned the key off and back on? When my B2910 it was new, I got some bad fuel and what it ended up doing was clogging up my fuel filter. The tractor would run strong and...

BX rear tires are 26x12x12. I doubt BX tires will work on your tractor, just judging from images I looked at on line... Looks like your rear tires are larger in diameter than 26 inches...

Got curious. My join date at TBN is 2003. Wow, 20 years have passed! OTT is a good place too...joined there much more recently...

If I were you I would start a new thread. This one is old enough and long enough that many posters will not get to the end and your questions before losing interest... Start a new thread with your questions. Might also visit the OTT (Orange Tractor Talk) site for additional help.

No it does not make sense, since any weight behind the front axle will help keep the rear tires on the ground when using the loader. As for side to side stability, my guess is that the extra weight does help, but wheel spacers would help more for that. BUT not add much if anything to keep the...

I'll have to remember to tell my BX that... After 20 years it does not run hot unless I let stuff build up on the radiator. I just vacuum it off as needed, but once I did put some soap on it and spray it out with a garden hose... Certainly will not be pulling the radiator out, unless...

LOL. Not sure what planet you live on, but I can tell you that posts I have made here probably almost 20 years ago still show up during a search of TBN... Meaningful posts here do not lose their value after a month. Granted some links do become dead over time. So much better then to just share...

Why not post the information in this thread rather than send a PM, to help someone else in the future???

Sounds like you have an issue with the permissive circuit that energizes the starter solenoid Many threads here and at OTT about this. Do a search and you will find some things to check... Edit: you are correct, if when you try to start the engine, if the lights do not dim, you likely have an...

Why not just post the link directly? I looked and after doing what you suggested, with respect to deleting the spaces, I also had to change the dot specified to a . Even then I got a list of possible threads, so no idea which one you were referring to...(n)

As commented on many times above, the OP is basing everything on the temperature gauge reading, without doing anything to verify if it is accurate or not. Seems logical that somehow verifying the reading, even if simply replacing the gauge itself, would be a good first step in the process of...

I don’t think it will. My B2010 doesn’t have an OPC module.

Here is the page from the mower deck Workshop manual which covers both of our decks.

I think I just put mine flush, but don’t remember for sure. Unfortunately I did not take any pictures and it’s been a while. Edit: The parts manual I have for my deck is for a RCK60B-22BX

I don’t quite understand the sentence that I’ve highlighted in blue. I replaced the bearings on an outside spindle on my 60 inch version of the same deck. I believe I just put the seals flush with the housing surface. You do want the seal orientation such that excess grease that is pumped in...

What has worked for me in the past with a large root ball was to dig the hole bigger, and shove the root ball back in and bury it…

My guess is that if they were not needed they would not be there to begin with. You might also post your question at OTT and the heavy equipment forum which is a different site. Sorry don’t have links handy, but a web search should turn them up easily.

While the permissive switch on the clutch might be a problem, you eliminated it when you jumped out the circuit at the starter and the starter started to turn. At this point you pretty much verified that you have a problem other than the safety circuit. The safety circuit could still be a...

Go to kubotabooks.com and download the workshop manual for the B 2710/B2910. There’s an appendix in the back that covers the B 7800. You can download this manual for free but if you give a small donation it is probably going to be appreciated. I’m pretty sure that the electrical diagram is in...

Do you have a similar thread going on OTT? Remove the fuel cut off solenoid and see if it starts. Simple to do and it will point you in the right direction. Replacing one good solenoid with another does not eliminate the possibility of an electrical control issue. Remove the fuel cut off...

Why do you need a lanyard if you bought a new ignition switch that prevents the key from coming out when you’re in the run position? Seems like you could’ve done that before you spent the 82 bucks to buy the new ignition switch…

Remove the fuel shutoff solenoid from the injector pump and see what happens. If it starts you will have to hold the solenoid back in place to shut the engine down. If there is a problem with the solenoid activating, the engine will not start. It is very easy to remove. Two small screws or...

Suggest you read post #20 above…

Something doesn't quite add up. You say the starter was spinning at good RPM but the engine only started when you jumped the battery? Did you notice that engine RPM increased when starting after the battery was jumped? If it was the same to your ears, then again, something doesn't add up...

40 PSI??? That doesn't sound right to me. I run the liquid filled tires on my B2910 at around 12~15 PSI. Less sometimes when I don't check them for a couple years...and they somehow lose a bit of pressure.

When my tractor was new I used to sense that smell sometimes. I guess I’m so used to it now that I don’t notice it anymore. Remember when cylinders are extended fluid is removed from the sump. Air is sucked in. When cylinders are retracted fluid is returned to the sump. Air must therefore go...

I always thought that holes were drilled in glass BEFORE IT WAS TEMPERED and if drilling was tried afterwards the glass would shatter. if so, this would increase time to manufacture something. I believe laminated safety glass can be drilled however, and may end up being a practical solution if...

Mine are cycled by manually by me. So when cold the cycle time is longer...maybe 10 seconds if really cold... If no start, which is rare, I do another cycle with fuel now in the cylinders, and it starts right up. Both tractors. :)

You could also drain enough to get a cheap antifreeze tester filled and actually read the point down to which you are protected. Simple and not expensive. $3 here at Autozone...

Kind of old...last post before yours was over 17 years ago...LOL

Plus it then adds down pressure and increases traction when moving forward.

I think common sense says angle the canopy down in the direction you likely will be moving most of the time...:)

You are wise to take care before trying to start the tractor. Maybe ten years ago I did not realize that the PCV tubing is the route by which crankcase oil can find its way into the cylinders, if a tractor is tipped over, due to valves being open. I tipped my B2910 on its side over ten years...

Bought mine at the same time. I THINK it has about 1800 hours on it. At least 1500 anyway. Have to take a look…

“DO NOT GO UNDER the tractor if you are depending solely on the loader to hold it up while your under there” is an even better policy to follow.

You have a couple weeks to figure this out before the dealer gets involved it sounds like. The more details you give the better the chances are that you will get help that is meaningful. For example, it’s not clear if the loader was on the tractor when you bent the lever which controls the...

This was suggested in his parallel thread over at OTT. Wonder if he will bother to check?

No...worst case is the damage the tractor might do to the operator during such an event! :oops:

Been more than 30 years and it was with a garden tractor mower. I mowed over a turtle I did not see...Still remember seeing eggs inside the lower half that remained...still feel bad about it to this day... Also mowed over a rabbets nest once. Fortunately the little ones were not injured....I...

You take the tire off, lay it on the ground, and fill it completely while it is laying on its side. This never occurred to me, but read a post here a while back where apparently this was done by someone who did not understand filling should not be 100 percent. If there is a will, there is a...

I ran out of steam reading before the end of the first page of this thread. But from personal experience one time, I can assure everyone it is easier to tip your tractor on its side than you think. Back flip, not sure. Debate the theory as much as you like. But be careful. It can happen...

It was probably discarded when it did not work for anything useful...:D And you found it a few decades later...BUT holding a pot over a fire might be a possibility...LOL

Loader looks like it is pretty high. Adds to the tip over possibility. Sounds like the OP got lucky as far as possible engine damage goes. I did too, ten years or so ago. The issue with hydrolocking is more related to the PCV tubing, than leakage past piston rings, as I came to understand...

Wow. My BX2200 just has 1450 hours on it...I'm impressed. Bet using your experience it will outlive me by a long run.

LOL…I’m pretty creative these days too, at finding ways to avoid working! :D

Maybe if you post the question over at OTT you might find someone that knows the answer...Just a thought.

Wow! You certainly buy lots of Kubota tractors for sure! Was that a typo by chance? LOL I probably bought 15 daily use vehicles over the last 40 years. Still on my first and second Kubota after 20 years...I am at a loss for words... :oops:

OMG ANOTHER ancient thread resurrector !

You can download the WSM at kubotabooks.com for free: http://kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Tractor%20Owners%20Manuals/&file=B2410_%20B2710_%20B2910_%20B7800_9Y011-13031%5B1%5D%20WSM.pdf

This may help. From the B7800 supplement to the B2910 WSM.

The B7800 is essentially the same tractor as the B2910. The B7800 supplement is at the back of the WSM that covers the B2910. You can download it here: http://kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Tractor%20Owners%20Manuals/&file=B2410_%20B2710_%20B2910_%20B7800_9Y011-13031%5B1%5D%20WSM.pdf

Thank you for the links. VERY helpful to me personally, and should be appreciated by others in the future, if they find this thread! (y)(y)(y)

How do you turn the engine on your b2710 by hand. Using the fan? Like to know as my B2910 should have the valve clearance checked, but this is a question I was unsure about...

I was looking for a chain saw chain at Lowes a few years ago. The right one was there, but only one was left on the wall. Fortunately, I looked closely, and it was a used chain in the plastic holder...told a store employee. Remember a guy at work saying he put a new roof on his house, or...

I recently changed the belt(s) :oops: on my BX2200 mower. There were TWO belts, because the original split in half lengthwise...I would bet this is the same thing that happened with the OP's belt...

Thanks for reporting back. Glad to hear of your success. Could you share what taking the pump totally apart actually means? Asking because I know nothing about the internals of these pumps, but have read that timing is a serious consideration, and that they must be assembled properly, or...

I think you are right. Time to pull out the workshop manual and verify at my end!

My understanding is generally the safety switch is there to prevent unexpected movement of the tractor when it is started. Once started, the switch no longer serves that purpose. At least on my tractors. And if your switch only has two wires, probably works the same on yours too. My BX might not...

It might be considerate to summarize the 14 replies you got to the identical question posted on the other forum…would save everybody from telling you the same thing a second time, and perhaps get you some different suggestions, rather than just a repeat a second time of what has already been...

I was going to ask how the OP determined his fuel filter was good. Years ago I had a different, but similar, issue on my B2910, which is the same tractor as the B7800 with some deluxe features.Turned out it was caused by the fuel filter. Changing the fuel filter is a good idea, unless perhaps...

Just a small point, but one wire should be powered all the time, except when the key is turned to the off position. The other wire should only be powered when the key is turned to the start position. White would be the start wire, and red would be the run wire according to your voltage...

Wow! 20 year old thread resurrected! Might be a record! Myself, I simply take the 3PH implement off. Don’t use a bagger though…agree that would be a different story.

I guess it was Amazon, not EBay. this one: 12V Fuel Shutoff Solenoid 17454-60010 17594-60014 for Kubota 05 Series BX2200 D905 D1005 D1105 V1205 V1305 V1505 V1505

My BX2200 did the exact same thing when the run coil of the 2-coil solenoid failed. Bought a replacement off eBay for 20 percent of Kubota cost roughly. Been working fine now for a couple years.

I started with 3.5 acres and a B2910 with backhoe and loader. I never regretted buying a tractor larger than a BX, although my son-in-law bought a BX23S for use on 3.2 acres, and I think that was a good choice for him, because most of his property is steeper than mine. Over the years I’ve...

Yes, you watch the threads you want to find later. edit: where is the bookmark icon? Don’t see it on my iPad…

Guess there is nothing wrong with fishing for more advice than you got over at OTT... :)

There is some mention of that deck in the following thread: https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/how-to-adjust-rear-tire-clearance-for-rck60b-22bx-on-a-bx23-mlb.57050/

Sounds like a safety interlock circuit issue. You essentially confirmed this when you jumpered from the starter main power lug, to the terminal that the safety interlock circuit connects to. You need to get a workshop manual, or at least a wiring/schematic diagram, to determine how many safety...

I don't remember if I posted to this thread or not. BUT every time I see a thread about bucket level indicators, I keep wondering what they actually do. I have the simple type indicator like the one member "repeat" provided the picture of. It tells me the relationship between the ground and...

While I have never had an issue with changing gear ranges on my HST tractors, I did notice that if I change gear range when the larger tractor is moving SLOWLY, rather than being stopped, the transition is smooth and I have no need to come to a COMPLETE stop. Of course, I am saying SLOW...

WoW! Fifty feet in diameter an 12 feet deep? My spring fed pond is probably only 75 feet in diameter and maybe averages at best 4' deep. Lots of gold fish and other fish, and frogs too. Never worried about mosquitoes so they must not be an issue for us.

Here is a link for an aftermarket one on ebay for 23.99 and free shipping. States for a BX1860 or BX2200. Hard for me to imagine that the 1800 and 2200 would use different pumps, but I guess it is possible. I would probably try one of these first. I got lucky with a fuel cut off solenoid for my...

Aside from getting someone to straighten the boom arms, you might also at some point want to get someone to verify the cylinder rods are not bent. I would likeky make that step two though after seeing how things worked out with the straightened/replaced arms.

I am only replying because a memory requires it. When a kid I remember throwing lit matches into containers of gasoline...The matches went out...why I do not know. But I DO KNOW the containers held gasoline. They were coffee 5 LB. coffee cans I think. Not recommended by any means. I guess we...

We may actually be on the same page. Acceptable quality for me means something that will work without normal possible failures. A normal mode failure would be when using the tractor in its normal fashion. An abnormal failure would be something like the tractor falling off the trailer when...

Acceptable quality for the application is all that matters. Spend more for acceptable quality, be my guest. Just my opinion as far as specers for a BX tractor goes. IF I were driving on highways at 70 MPH plus, would probably think differently. But my BX and the son in law's BX do not...

I thought diesel nozzles were different in diameter than gas nozzles, so they could not be inserted into the wrong filler tube. I guess they are larger...to protect the minority! The minority being diesel vehicle owners, who must be considered smarter than the average driver.

If you ran it for two hours and there was no issue, probably no issue. But for peace of mind, just siphon out what is in the tank and put new diesel fuel in...save the siphoned out stuff for the burn pile. And rest easy...

Well, all I can say is that the spacers that both my son in law and I use are perfect. No failures and none expected. So take speculation for what it is worth. Happy users here with actual experience posting. Make your own decision and spend your own money. Makes no difference to anybody...

Sorry, but I tried and failed to read all the posts. All I can say is my post and beam construction is very nice to look at. To each his own as what he likes to look at.

Using spacers designed for use on a Jeep at highway speeds, on a BX tractor, doesn’t sound risky to me. Quality seemed excellent. Price was right. Why wouldn’t I use them?

Not sure what the wheel spacers go for today (which I referred to in the link I posted today) but a couple years ago I bought 2" spacers like mentioned in that link, for both my BX2200 and my Son in law's BX23S, and they work perfectly. Mine were actually not 2" as I had to go thinner having a...

Not here, but a thread that should answer your question: https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/bx2370-wheel-spacers.29834/

Have no experience with draft control, but it seems like for leveling an uneven surface with a box blade it would not be helpful. For example, lets assume the draft control is set and the box blade is being pulled through a hump, and the system is happy. Then as the box blade breaks through...

Tell us more! I can't imagine how you saw one that was installed catch fire while submersed in coolant inside the engine. But I do know they will quickly burn open if powered up in open air. Actually I think seeing an installed block heater catch fire IS rather unusual. First I have ever...

I bought the JD relay for my BX2200 and it works well. I tested the relay and it is different than a standard relay, as it activates at something less than its 12 volt rating (maybe 8 volts, but do not remember), and amazingly once energized, it will stay in the closed position down to close...

This is certainly true. BUT how much is the weight difference in percentage? I think that is the significant question. 10% increase in weight, but greater ncrease than that in stability? Trade off sure, but stability increase is pretty important. At least for many of us.

I could not find a link in your post. Here is what I found with a search: https://www.fivestarmanufacturing.com/pdf/kats_2020_catalog_complete_web-(1).pdf

My impression is the best way to deal with injectors when you are not experiencing a problem, is by leaving them alone. Is injector cleaner available for diesel engines? I suppose so, there are so many of them in operation...Snake oil or beneficial, have no way to know at my end.

There was a nightmare thread posted somewhere (here or OTT I would guess) by a guy that decided to drill a hole in his freeze plug to help get it out, for the installation of a block heater... Unfortunately he did not realize drilling the plug was so easy, and he ended up drilling through a...

I guess I am missing something, but if you want to use the rippers only, are they fully down? Just what I would do if I wanted to only use the rippers only... Again, I could be missing something. I have enough adjustment with my top cylinder to get some engagement of the rippers when I want...

The problem is that chains can shift when in use. So if 2.5 inches of clearance is enough for some people, how about you? Yours could shift in use and start hitting the fenders. I finally took my chains off for this reason. I likely will buy wheel spacers to eliminate the issue. My clearance...

Actually thinking about it, I actually do operate the tractor when I am not in the seat, and the PTO is running. My backhoe is operated by a PTO pump. No PTO turning, no backhoe functionality. Also if one has a PTO operated wood chipper, then I suppose that also would require the PTO to be...

I think OzarkChris was being facetious. BUT your suggestion could come in handy I suppose...if there was a second person to apply the down pressure. After threading my PHD all the way down in a split second when a root grabbed it, I don't plan to leave the seat when using the PHD... Edit: dang...

My guess is that you are OK. I use float in the forward direction sometimes, but when things are right it will cause the front of the tractor to lift. This is not necessarily an issue. AND you probably with snow did not experience it anyway. Your bucket was probably in a position that kept the...

I doubt 1/4" difference between cylinders is acceptable. Surprised nobody picked up on this...or if they did I missed it. What I would probably do is take the pins out of the cylinders at the bucket end and fully extend the cylinders, and measure them. ONLY to eliminate a possible issue with...

I do not think having/not having wheel weights/tire ballast makes any difference when going forward up a slope, since the pivot point is the rear axle/tire contact patch. Backing up with or without wheel weights or loaded tires is still ALWAYS better in the scenario you described.

I am with the others that say just take the tree down. You have an old dozer right? Why not hook some chain to the tree, put some tension on it to pull in the direction you want it to fall, make the cut, and deal with the whole tree on the ground? Not enough chain tension to cause it to barber...

Some Kubota manuals also say remove tire ballast before installing a backhoe...a very practical suggestion? Just saying... How about wheel spacers...and so on... No dog in this race as I will never use duals on either of my tractors. But if there was a reason, I probably would. Once out of...

This may be great advice, or not. Do not know. BUT I do know that people say things without anything to back them up. Would duals add some stress to the mechanism? Almost certainly. Is this a significant difference? Don't know. IF I needed to use duals I would do it. Take my chances like...

Mine always said, if you need it buy it... Almost 50 years married now...worked both ways... would not change anything...

It would seem that the system pressure relief valve should open and prevent catastrophic high pressure. Might be wise to check the PRV and make sure it looks operational. This would require removing it, which seems to be a rather easy thing to do, as some people have reported adding shims to the...

If you are able to disable the fuel cut off solenoid, and the tractor starts, you have your answer. Either a voltage problem reaching the solenoid, or the solenoids you used as replacements are also defective. You are on the path to correct the problem. A voltage check on the wire feeding the...

Not sure why it matters, but if selling I would just refer to the date of purchase on the paperwork as the model year of the tractor... Mine are now almost 20 years old, so a year or two when selling probably does not mean much. NO, I am not selling...LOL

I think the sudden shut off is a key thing to keep in mind. I would think a fuel issue would give some hint before the tractor shut down. I had essentially the same thing happen with one of my tractors, but fortunately it was during summer when cutting grass. The tractor stopped immediately...

I have the same tractor as the B7800, with more deluxe features and called a B2910. One inch is probably enough, but if you are going to spend the money for custom spacers, might be wise to consider the stability on side slopes that a thicker spacer will give you, IF side slope stability comes...

Do report back...my popcorn is running out and I can't hold back the anticipation...still ample beer on hand though. :) Almost 24 hours since your last post...!

Since it works fine going down the hill, you might try backing up the hill, rather than going up forward. If it backs up normally this might indicate something. Don’t have a clue what that might be though…

Hope you copied the manual or took photos of every page! Hope I am around when 95 to share things with neighbors!

The only thing I would add as a question, is if there is a way to lock the 3PH in the up position when using the MMM, if the MMM height is changed by the 3PH. With my smaller BX, the 3PH is used to set mower height. So if there is something on the 3PH arms, it goes up and down with the height...

Late to the party, and with five pages of posts, I do not have the energy to read them all. So sorry if this question was already answered. But what do you do with what you catch? Are they edible? Even good eating? Nothing like that in Western PA that I know of. Hence the question...we do have...

The block heaters on both my tractors are like this. Never considered it would be done any other way. I put the extension cord on the short pigtail, that has a plug on the end.

Mine is at least 12 foot long. I too uncoil only what I need. The remaining coils are cumbersome to deal with, and it ends up difficult to align the end rotation in order to get the view on the screen to match movement of the end. So how to move the end to see a point of interest becomes...

Please include the "when you bought it" part of the equation. Edit: Am I going nuts? I don't remember seeing the date when I read the post. Clearly there now...so now I am questioning my eyesight!

I don't think I was pointing that comment at anyone in particular. Sorry if you took it that way...not my intention.

Embarrassed to say that after going back and reading post #12 for the third time, I realized my mind had inserted the word “not” in the sentence referring to the bungee cord! So I was reading the exact opposite of what was stated. Makes sense now…my bad.

I think it’s sad when someone asks for help, and people seem to try to help, and then it turns into bickering rather than staying focused on the issue. For whatever reason. Could be unreasonable suggestions attempting to help, or rejection of reasonable suggestions by the original poster. :cry:

I know I am repeating myself, but I used my bore scope this afternoon, that has a VERY long cable, and only in exceptional circumstances can I see this as an advantage. I would get one with 2 or 3 feet reach, and then get someting longer if I found the need. Not happy with my choice for the...

I made an honest effort to read all the posts but ran out of steam at maybe page 12 or 15 or so. ANY way, why not just power the glow plugs separately as others have suggested. You could install a diode in the original wiring that would likely not affect the function of the original control...

You know, what is funny in my mind, is that I tried to understand the OP's question, and I am still not sure I do...And without understanding the original question the suggested solutions do not register when I read them. Do not even have insight into what the OP's loader valve might be... In...

IF that is the case, I missed it. I thought he said he did not need to use a bungee cord. My bad I guess... Still, regardless of the situation, I can't imagine how I would use the loader AND a remote at the same time, if I were actually operating the tractor and doing useful work.

Still trying to figure out how one uses another function simultaneously when doing loader work, if he does not have three arms...In my case it is one hand on the steering wheel, and the other on the loader control. Would need a third arm to work a remote while driving the tractor and working the...

No idea. But you can get a workshop manual here which might answer the question: http://kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Tractor%20Owners%20Manuals/&file=L3130%20-%205030%20WSM.pdf

Granted, it does not matter if the 3PH valve is first or last in the hydraulic circuit. OR even if in the middle somewhere. But if the OP's tractor works normally, then the power beyond circuit must be functioning properly in the neutral state. So I think it gets back to what the question...

That could be, but then would it matter? That would just make the loader the first device in the power beyond circuit. Net effect would be the same, but in that case the loader would be the primary device. All depends on what the flow direction is, and where one device is tapped in compared to...

Both my Kubota Tractors have little or no plastic where it matters. The only plastic I like is in my wallet, and only then before I pay off the balance each month so I never pay interest charges for the convenience of using the plastic cards... If I were to buy a new tractor, plastic on the...

I think you should refine your question as it is not clear what you are asking. I have a loader and sometime a box blade or back blade on the 3ph. Never been a problem. Actually, since normally I have one hand on the steering wheel, I can only operate either the 3PH implement, OR the loader...

AND pay attention to where your feet are at all times if you do this. The wooden handle will save your fingers…but not your toes.

Looks like you can download the B6000 operators and service manual here. Free but a small donation is always appreciated. http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Tractor%20Owners%20Manuals/&AutoIndex=167263e58b0b7756197f9eb9fbbbaa3a

I bought one that has a very long lead which I find cumbersome for things close by. Now think that something with a shorter lead would be more convenient to use in many cases. They are cheap enough today that buying two different types would not be cost prohibitive. Buy one and see what you think.

Definitely Japanese language on the nameplate/sticker. Kubota is written many times in Japanese Katakana, which is one of two phonetic ways of writing the Japanese language. Japanese use a version of Chinese kanji characters in their written language. Lots of kanji on the nameplate as well...

Yes, the vapor barrier goes on the hot side. Since your inside is likely to be hotter than the outside, the vapor barrier should be on the inside. I guess it is always a balance question. IF you are in a location where it is on average hotter on the outside, the vapor barrier position would be...

I skipped the last three pages of what I assume was reasons why anything you might try would not work. Looks like you came up with a solution, but I did not have the energy to try to understand your long post (maybe only long at my age and short attention span) explaining the solution! Glad it...

Can't comment on the choice of beer, because I do not recognize the label. But it surprised me seeing the aluminized protective jacket and I assume a leather apron. BUT no real protection for the face/head...I would have expected to see at least a face shield too. Obviously, a very experienced...

Wow! Since you know the solution, I would suggest you just install a switch, and turn the switch off when you want to shut the tractor off. Your safety circuits are intact...what do you lose? Seems like a no brainer to me. Then IF you get serious, start troubleshooting the problem yourself...

OK, but if one is not sure of his abilities, why would he take the risk. Use something other than Teflon take and sleep well...

Forgive me if I already asked this question, because every time I see the thread title, I remember the picture. AND I keep wondering... Why did you wash the tractor before taking the picture? :)

I don't burn wood for heat, so this is just an educational question. I always heard that around where I live, people do not burn pine, due to creosote, sap, or whatever, being deposited in the chimney and possibly resulting in a chimney fire. Is this just a wife's tale? Seriously, just curious...

If you use 4WD, keep in mind that you need to keep the rear/front tire diameter ratio the same as OEM, or close to it. Otherwise, you will be stressing the axle and running gear components more than normal. 2WD all the time no issue. But who uses 2WD all the time? Almost nobody is my guess...

Thanks for that. The original photo was not clear as to how this could happen, but the video shows the larger tree barber chaired and caught the loader bucket, and lifted the tractor up off the ground. Actually a believable event. At first look my mind said PHOTOSHOP FOR SURE...but now I do...

You do not even have to change the battery, if you have long arms and a voltmeter. Or someone to try to start the tractor when you are measuring battery voltage. If battery voltage drops significantly when you try to start and get the click, you battery is the issue. Simple as that. If the...

I'll bite. What is an insulated four post canopy? Having trouble seeing the advantage of whatever this may be, although I do know that the canopy will keep the snow off the operator somewhat.

1) Start a new thread. People often give up or avoid reading threads that are over ten years old. 2) Your BX likely has a two coil fuel cut off solenoid. One coil is the start coil, and the other is the hold coil. You likely have an issue with the hold coil, also called the run coil. There is a...

Sounds like a SPAM post to me... :(

I do not think this is correct. Correct me with specifics. I know both my sub compact and compact tractors do not have locked front differentials...

I may be the only crazy one here, but when I need to be sure my grab hooks stay in place, I just use some electrical tape. When in tension, they will not come off. When not in tension, they will, very likely, not come off if held in place by something like electrical tape. Personally, that is...

All valid points I believe. Main advantage for me of foam filled tires is absolute puncture resistance and heavy weight. Yes, a hole can get punched into the tire, but you never notice it…no flats. Weight wise I have read foam tires are the heaviest of all because of the 100% fill factor. I...

I believe on the Kubota BX models the bleeding procedure is simply turning on the key and letting the electric fuel pump bleed air from the system. Worked for me a couple times when I ran my BX out of fuel...that’s about once every nine years on average...:)

I have been running foam filled tires (on the front) happily for 19 years and 1800+ hours on my B2910 Kubota. Fair amount of loader work during that time. And 18 years on the front of my smaller BX2200. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

It took about 1600 hours on my BX2200 before that roll pin broke and the U joint fell off the transmission shaft. The roll pin is all that holds the back u joint in position. The other side of the U joint is not pinned, which allows the drive shaft to slip in and out as needed during use...

Just something to keep in mind. I have a B2910 also. I have read that some of the later models have different wiring than my workshop manual shows, and include an OPC module (Operator Presence Controller). A give away is if the B2910 has a seat switch or switches. I think this holds true for...

Oh well, with this being the first post for the OP on TBN, I guess guess I can hope for an answer... :)

Welder = the machine Weldor = the person I think you missed the tech’s point as to where the blame lies. :ROFLMAO:

How good are the electrical diagrams? There is an on line copy available, but the electrical diagrams are REALLY poor. Worth the money to buy one from Kubota if the electrical diagrams are legible. They are towards the back of the manual. Appreciate it if you could take a look and let us know...

Me too. Remember the cylinder rod passes through seals/o rings. A little bit of abrasion on the cylinder rod is detrimental. Maybe you got lucky, but why take the chance?

I hope this works out to your satisfaction... But man, all I can think is... ... A Grand L3650 with cab for 2 acres! :eek: Leaves me speechless...

I never hire anybody to do anything. Did hire a friend to do the block work on my house when I built it, since I did not want to lose the summer learning to lay block at a snails pace...needed the foundation closed in by winter. Every time I talk to someone who hires work out, they always seem...

Some tractors have issues with contacts in the safety circuit which develop resistance and drop enough voltage that the starter clicks, but does not turn. JD made a kit that I bought and applied to my BX Kubota, that completely cured the Click, click, no start issue. It is basically a relay...

Hate it when that happens! I never catch the original date until reading the complete thread! That being said, I think there is a correct orientation for a roll pin, so it is orientated in a way that any minimal movement will cause the pin flex by changing the width of the split, rather than...

This is the first time I have read of a failure that might be attributed to wheel spacers! At least on a BX. And I read a lot on the tractor forums. Trying to understand exactly where the break occurred. Sounds like it was between the two bearings that the axle passes through, and that is why...

If you use starter fluid in a Kubota diesel you are risking extensive engine damage from everything I have read (and have come to believe). I would advise NOT doing this, but it IS your tractor and wallet! ;)

The saga continued over at OTT and I believe he split the tractor and is working on it now...

If all else fails, you can hook up a temporary gravity feed of fuel, from a gallon jug your hang somewhere, like on your ROPS, and hook into the system using tubing, so that it feeds the injector pump directly, or maybe feeds fuel through the last filter before the pump. If the tractor...

As GD04 says, you are likely suffering from the click-click-no start syndrome. Install an interposing relay between the start circuit and the starter and the issue disappears. I lived with it for a couple years on my BX2200. Installed the relay and perfect operation since.

Got it! Forgot to thank you for posting that specific info on the drain plug location! (y)

I was going to suggest the BFH approach. Glad it worked for you.

I believe that is by definition, as used when talking about tractors. But really, all things considered, does it really make any difference in operation of the tractor at the tire contact patch, if the wheels/tires are different diameters or not? I don’t think so, except that larger diameter...

I doubt those were called lawn tractors (but with marketing people pulling the strings, who knows?). More likely called garden tractors...not that most garden tractors can compare to the BX either...but they are definitely closer than a lawn tractor...😀 Decades ago I had what I think was a...

Ummmmm...lawn tractor? BX22? You must live on a different planet than I do...LOL

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I believe I read somewhere that the later produced models of the B2910 and B7800 use a different electrical setup with an OPC (operator presence control) module that controls the fuel cutoff solenoid. This caught my attention as I have a B2910. If my memory is telling the truth, one needs to...

Not sure what this means…unless something changed recently. I have viewed pictures in threads over 15 years old fairly recently. Granted you have to click on the link to the image in each post…

I am not sure how to determine the minimum greasing frequency. But I am sure if you do not meet the minimum requirements you will have a chore repairing the damage. Therefore, I grease when I feel like I should. Not every ten operating hours probably. But when I do grease I don’t hold back...

500 pounds? Piece of cake for the LA402 loader. Maximum lift? Another story. I have never figured that out in practical terms. I do know mine has limits though. LOL. Determined by trying to do too much...

Using a shunt to produce a voltage proportional to actual current flow is a time proven method. BUT not the only one. Some ammeters use the force resulting from DC current flow through a coil to cause rotation of the needle against a spring to give the indication of amount of current flow. So...

That lever only cuts off power to the front drivetrain. The gears, etc, always turn when the front wheels turn…the OP needed to do something that mimics unlocking front hubs on a 4WD road vehicle.

OTT is not affiliated with Kubota, but it IS a great site for Kubota owners! And there are Kubota techs and very knowledgeable individuals there who are more than willing to help...when they can.

Just an uneducated idea, but might the unit shift if the directional pedal pedal was pushed? If so, maybe it would move enough to bring the hole back where you need it, if the pedal was moved towards the maximum in the right direction…

is there an adjustment for 3PH lowering speed? I think there is on my BX2200. Maybe it got closed somehow. Would be a knob a shin/ankle level below the seat front. If so turn the knob and see what happens…

Same here...

love to hear more details…

Not sure anybody can tell you what the quality might be, but I can say I bought a fuel shut off solenoid off of eBay or Amazon for about the same savings for my BX 2200 a year ago, and it looked exactly like the OEM part and it’s been performing exactly like the OEM part…

Wow! You may have set a record resurrecting a thread after 17 years! o_O Edit: suggest you start a new thread with your question...

No defense needed. If we all knew everything about everything, then we would not need to ask questions, would we? But most of us do need to ask questions...

I think this actually is something that IS normal for HST steering. AND something that is of interest to those of us who never thought about the issue...it never hurts to learn about something never thought about previously.

I think it is generally accepted that spacers on the rear offer the greatest benefit, and spacers on the front can add stress to the front axle, so may be best avoided. My opinion is it would be better to skip front spacers and add extra width to the rear in their place. With these cheap, but...

I checked this with my BX2200 this morning. Without a loader I never have reason to push the steering to its limits, since if I hit a travel stop when turning, I stop turning. Anyway, when continuing to try to turn the steering wheel after hitting the travel stop on the BX2200, I noticed that...

In the first post, the OP said his steering wheel continues to turn when the wheels stop turning. Just to clarify, are you saying that this happens with your tractor too? in other words, are you able to keep turning the steering wheel when the front tires stop moving left or right? (as if the...

Looks like a link was forgot to be added to the post?

Who is Arec?

I remember the instructions for my woods brush hog said to set up the mower with the rear wheel on the ground. The rear wheel has an adjustability feature, to raise and lower it. You set the wheel position for the height you want the back of the mower to be at, and then set the three point...

is this the norm? I’ve only been in a few shipping containers but those ones had metal floors as well as sides and roof and doors…

I don’t use my brush hog that much but as mentioned above by someone, or maybe several people, my understanding is the tail wheel is a tail wheel. You don’t run with a solid top link. You want the brush hog float on the tail wheel. If you’re locking the back of the brush hog in place with the...

If you read the thread you will have your answer!

It seems like 1.25 inch spacers are hard to find at least in the quantity of two. What size are you looking for? I bought the following 2” ones for my son-in-law‘s BX 23S last July and they look to still be available for around $45 plus sales tax delivered free. 2 QTY Wheel Spacers Adapters 2"...

After 18 years and about 1300 hours on my BX2200, I lost the rear U-joint on my front driveshaft. The roll pin that holds the u-joint in place broke, and it fell off...I could not find it, so I ordered a replacement. After I installed the replacement, having taken the MMM off to make the job...

You can get the parts manual here... http://kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Tractor%20Parts%20Manuals/ Unfortunately it doesn't look like the workshop manual is available there...

Put your ground clamp close to the point you are welding on. Current will flow between the arc point and the ground clamp. You should be fine. No need to disconnect the battery. In theory there will be a voltage drop between the arc and the ground clamp, and this voltage could drive currents...