B2620 fan belt strikes radiator hose

[skspurling]

Bought the B2620 in March, and I love the tractor. It has been great. One time while I was checking the engine over I noticed that there was rubber "residue" on the bottom of the hood and on the inside of the side pannels. Strange I thought, and then I noticed that there really isn't much clearance between the lower radiator hose and the fan belt. In fact, I noticed a groove in the hose where the belt had been hitting it.
I tightened up the belt and put a piece of tape over the cut to see if the belt would still strike the hose. Sure enough it cut into the tape. I called the dealer, and the said to bring it in. I guess the alternator somehow isn't in line with the other pulleys or something.
I was finally able to haul it in, and boy have I missed being able to do work around the yard with it. You know they are handy, but not how much you grow to depend on them until they have to go in for service. I had not seen any other reports of this happening, so I thought I would share and see if any one else had heard of this before. Dealer didn't sound too surprised at this occurring. From when I saw my tractor for the first time when it was in the crate, until they had it assembled and ready for me to test drive, I figured they did a quick spot check on the fluids and stuff. The main power unit of the tractor looked to have been assembled in Japan, so I could see how they may have missed the spacing/alignment being wrong there. I figured that would be done and checked at the factory, not the dealership.

So, has any one else seen this happen before?

 

[kuboman]

Bought the B2620 in March, and I love the tractor. It has been great. One time while I was checking the engine over I noticed that there was rubber "residue" on the bottom of the hood and on the inside of the side pannels. Strange I thought, and then I noticed that there really isn't much clearance between the lower radiator hose and the fan belt. In fact, I noticed a groove in the hose where the belt had been hitting it.
I tightened up the belt and put a piece of tape over the cut to see if the belt would still strike the hose. Sure enough it cut into the tape. I called the dealer, and the said to bring it in. I guess the alternator somehow isn't in line with the other pulleys or something.
I was finally able to haul it in, and boy have I missed being able to do work around the yard with it. You know they are handy, but not how much you grow to depend on them until they have to go in for service. I had not seen any other reports of this happening, so I thought I would share and see if any one else had heard of this before. Dealer didn't sound too surprised at this occurring. From when I saw my tractor for the first time when it was in the crate, until they had it assembled and ready for me to test drive, I figured they did a quick spot check on the fluids and stuff. The main power unit of the tractor looked to have been assembled in Japan, so I could see how they may have missed the spacing/alignment being wrong there. I figured that would be done and checked at the factory, not the dealership.

So, has any one else seen this happen before?

I have noticed that they run close tolerances on these things but I never had mine strike the hose. You could hose clamp a formed piece of tin to the hose to take the abuse from the belt.

 

[jakell2010]

My 2920 is 5 days old,,,,,I will check it today,,,,thanks

 

[skspurling]

I have noticed that they run close tolerances on these things but I never had mine strike the hose. You could hose clamp a formed piece of tin to the hose to take the abuse from the belt.

I'll just have the dealer resolve it correctly. They did note that the clearances were supposed to be tight, but it was at less than the normal 3/4 of an inch. It looked like the alternator was not lined up with the engine pulleys, so there was probably also some extra belt wear occurring too. That would explain the rubber residue being thrown off the belt. I was just wondering if any one else had ever seen that.

 

[skspurling]

Just an update. Dealer done good. Looks like the bracket should have been positioned between the belt and hose. Strange part was that they had to replace the hose, and it was backordered. No estimated delivery date. The dealer ended up grabbing a hose off a new unit. I am glad they didn't make me sit for months, but i feel bad they had to take one off saleable merchendise. I really like my dealership.

 

[displacedPA]

This is off topic from this thread but I noticed you have a 50'' LP tiller.. is it a RTR0550? I have ordered this unit for my B2320.. just curious on your feedback if you have the same unit...

 

[skspurling]

This is off topic from this thread but I noticed you have a 50'' LP tiller.. is it a RTR0550? I have ordered this unit for my B2320.. just curious on your feedback if you have the same unit...

Yes, it is. I used it to prepare my garden this year, and it worked great. I also used it to loosen up some flower beds and other stuff. think it is a great machine, and would recommend it to any one. it really broke up and mixed my heavy clay soil easily.

 

[Farmall45b]

While checking the oil this morning on my B2320, I noticed that the fan belt has been rubbing on my lower radiator hose too. skspurling, can you by chance take a photo of the fan belt/radiator hose area so that I can compare the dimensions to what I have? Is anyone else expearianceing problems with this?

 

[displacedPA]

with delivery of my new B2320 in the next week or so I will have to look at this when it arrives... pics would be appreciated so I know what Im looking for.
thanks...

 

[mainegoatman]

Just an update. Dealer done good. Looks like the bracket should have been positioned between the belt and hose. Strange part was that they had to replace the hose, and it was backordered. No estimated delivery date. The dealer ended up grabbing a hose off a new unit. I am glad they didn't make me sit for months, but i feel bad they had to take one off saleable merchendise. I really like my dealership.

Your a better person than I am if you feel bad for the dealership - He made money on the sale of the tractor and will be reimbursed by Kubota for the warranty work.

I don't understand why the dealer did not stock expendable items like hoses etc. in the first place. Hope you don't need other "normal wear " parts in the future in a hurry from this dealer.