B2620 BH musical hydro

   / B2620 BH musical hydro #1  

James11ac

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2009 Kubota 2620
I'm a new owner and learning to use my FEL and BH. Yesterday I dug a huge hole to bury broken concrete. about an hour into it I stowed the BH and used the FEL to move the "dug" pile. On going back to the BH, the bucket retract and dipperstick extend movements produced loud moans. Everything was previously quiet except for the "normal" hydro pump. The noise never stopped. Fluid levels are good and no leaks. I've read one other thread about noises and realize most are OK. Still, the change makes you wonder.

Also, during the Big Dig, I was wondering how much is too much for the BH. Obviously, if the BH stops - that's too much, but what are the limits? I had the boom, dipperstick and bucket fully extended and was reaching across the hole scraping the far side. I kept the scrape shallow enough to not bog the movement but occasionally would hit a rock that would lift the tractor a bit. Are there rule of thumb no-no's? It would be nice to have a pro around to get experience from. I really gained a great appreciation for the guys who make it look easy!

Finally, I've read that some (most, all?) take their tractors to the dealer for 50 hr service. Is it something you can do yourself or is it best left to pros?

Thanks in advance,

Jim
 
   / B2620 BH musical hydro
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Forgot pics! First one is new off the truck. Then my wife brought a picnic out to keep me working! What a lady!

Jim
 

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   / B2620 BH musical hydro #3  
I think you are doing fine. As for trying to do too much- the relief valves will kick in. When you disconnected the BH, did you put the power beyond hose back in? without it it would make the noise you are hearing which is deadheading the valves. Try disconnecting the short PB hose in back of tractor and put back in.

As for 50 hour service- I did mine and there is nothing too it. Just follow your manaul what to do and replace. Basically I think it will help you understand your own tractor better.

As for BH use- Lifting the tractor is ok- againm the relief valve will kick in if you do it wrong or put too much weight on it. As for a newbie, shallow bites will help you to understand how your machine work and get used to the controls. (its how i did it too :rolleyes:)

Congrats to the new B series tractor.;)
 
   / B2620 BH musical hydro #4  
Your tractor looks WAY too clean (even after digging the hole). :D:D:D
 
   / B2620 BH musical hydro #5  
I agree with the relief valves will kick in. I think alot of BH work with these little tractors involves dead heading the cylinders trying to dig. As far as the moans you might check you pivot points and see if they need greased or have mud stuck in them. Did you have your tractor rpm low when it was making the noises. Sometimes when I have the rpm's low the tractor will make a moan instead of a humm. I would have done my 50hr service myself, but I had several concerns with my tractor and thought it best to have the dealer go over the tractor and do the service. This way they don't think I did something wrong with the 50 hr service, they are the only ones who have worked on the tractor. I will do all the service on it from now on.

Good Luck. :)
 
   / B2620 BH musical hydro #6  
Wonderful looking Tractor, how much did the package cost? I love this type of thread please keep us all posted. Me and the Boss are still researching right up until trigger time. We will have to move onto the Property in about 4 months.

We will narrow our search between B/BX 26 FEL, MMM or finish, may not need the BH?
 
   / B2620 BH musical hydro #7  
My bx was making a loud moaning noise too at one time when i was digging with my BH and found that the bypass hose ( I don"t think that is the right terminology ) and the quick disconnect was laying on platform of the BH and I guess the hydro fluid running through the hose resinated enough to sing to me. I moved it and the singing stop right away. Hope this helps you.

Shawn
 

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