B1700 clunking sound on startup

   / B1700 clunking sound on startup #1  

tbronson

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B1700 with 1200 hrs. For the last few weeks, sometimes on startup, as I'm turning the key and it's starting to turn just before the engine catches, there is a clunking sound. It seems to be close, like it is coming from under hood right close to the back up near the instrument panel. Sometimes it's a smaller sound, sometimes a kinda ka-klunk-klunk, and sometimes nothing.

Any idea what that may be?

Thanks!
 
   / B1700 clunking sound on startup #2  
possibly missing teeth on the ring gear ??

How long have you had your B1700...A mighty, little tractor...!
 
   / B1700 clunking sound on startup
  • Thread Starter
#3  
Yeah it's great, surprises people all the time :) 17hp hahaha. Bought it used about 8 years ago with 400 hrs. Use it in a 2 acre market garden, rototiller and bucket.

I'm not at all a mechanic, but the ring gear sounds like it could be right. I'll try and check it out, and maybe get a better description on the sounds.
 
   / B1700 clunking sound on startup #4  
:thumbsup:

17 HP is all I ever needed...just wish it weighed a little more...
 
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#5  
Haha I just noticed my join date for this forum, it's like a testimonial for Kubota, looks like I joined when I got the machine in 2004, and haven't had to post here before!

I have the rototiller almost always attached so that's a bit of extra weight.

The only time I've had a traction problem with the turf tires is in slick, wet, compacted manure, when loading up the spreader in rain, which is rare and can be finessed. Otherwise, they've been a plus since I do some tight mid-season tilling in individual garden beds, and it's an advantage not to be tearing up the paths.

I kinda love my lil Kubota. : )
 

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