bx1500 small leak by front axle

[CTkubota]

Anyone else with same problem. I heard the seal/washer
may have to be changed or was recalled??

 

[n3qik]

I have many be the same problem you have, it leaks at the pivit seal. I had tighten the bolt and it stopped til I plowed snow 2 weeks ago, then it started again but not as bad as before. Lets see how many respond this thread.

 

[rfogle]

Hey CTkubota,

Where on the front axle is the leak? I have a BX1500 and haven't seen any leaks yet. Point the way, I'll look for it.

 

[CTkubota]

Glad I decided to get 54" mower and not the 48" Plenty of
power. Love the front loader. It kept up with the tri-axles of topsoil dropped last summer. Let me know if you hear of any more specifics on that pivot leak. I thought I heard Kubota
changed their type of seal on it?

 

[CTkubota]

What year is your BX1500? Maybe the seal/washer was changed on yours already. I bought mine in 2003. By the
way I'm glad I chose to go with this model. It has done everything I could ask of it. Know that my heaviest landscaping has been done, it is the perfect size to use
around the house mowing and moving snow. Got my moneys worth in one year. Hiring a landscaper to grade and spread fill/soil would have cost me $800 a day.

 

[bird1968]

Here is what it look like on a BX22, Dealer put new seal & press it back together. good as new! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[bird1968]

Blow up view

 

[CTkubota]

Was the seal under warranty. If not, what did it cost?
Do you have the exact name of the seal and exact location.
Your red circle is around the gray four wheel drive resevoir or is the seal behind the bronze nut above the gray resevoir?

 

[rfogle]

Ct,

Bought mine new May, 2004.

 

[bird1968]

The seal was replace under Warranty /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The seal in question is behind the bronze nut on the pic. (wet area). This is part of the axle pivot steering.