Fuel tank leaking

Gary Fowler · Aug 30, 2011

Trac, you have the same issue. If it isnt leaking yet, it likely soon will be. Soon as my knee surgery heals a bit more, I'm going to take off my tank and do some mods to the support. May even be able to epoxy up those leaks for temporary fix. It could be months before a new tank gets here from Korea.

stu@rcotractor.com · Aug 31, 2011

Check with your local dealer, the problem is not new. We were shown a new updated mount at LS in February for the "P" series tractors. We had one leak on the U5030 too. The skid plate is mounted on metal studs with a plastic insert in the tank. One bump on the skid and it will leak. If you over tighten the nuts you can crack the tank with the insert. I've not seen an update for the "U" models yet.

Gary Fowler · Sep 1, 2011

So what is the new design that differs from the bolts going into the tank. Sounds like they still have the issue with breaking the tank if the skid is hit.

stu@rcotractor.com · Sep 1, 2011

Gary Fowler said:
So what is the new design that differs from the bolts going into the tank. Sounds like they still have the issue with breaking the tank if the skid is hit.

Gary,

The new mount is not attached to the tank but to the tractor. The plate is removed from the tank and goes on the new mount.

Gary Fowler · Sep 1, 2011

Now that would make more sense. A shame the Korean's couldnt think of that in the beginning. I guess I will call my dealer and ask him about that.

houstonscott · Sep 2, 2011

RCO called today to schedule the tank modification on the U5030, I guess they will be upgraded too. I have scheduled to do the modification during the 50hr service. It seems LS is committed to the customer and improving the design to eliminate issues. Very satisfied with RCO and LS's, GM could learn allot from this quick action.

HS

Gary Fowler · Sep 8, 2011

Well its been a week since the dealer faxed in the tank order. I called my dealer today to inquire on the status He still hasnt heard from LS on delivery time for the new tank. Luckily for me that I have another tractor to use in the meantime. I will post results whenever I get some news.

I have no memory · Sep 11, 2011

All tractors have breakdowns and some have design issues. My last AGCO tractor I had went through five revisions of it's electronic three point depth control wheel before they got it right. I have a New Holland now and it was in a fire and the dealer bought it from the insurance company and redid it. What they didn't replace had issues so they took it, (when I had time for it to go), and fixed it in just over a week. Electrical issues can be dicey but they diagnosed the issue ordered and put on several new parts within that time. That's the issue LS has to overcome. They need to have a parts warehouse in the US that can get parts to dealers over night if need be and within a week via freight. Guys having to wait months for dashes or weeks for fixes is not acceptable IMO.

trac · Sep 13, 2011

If a new update was shown to dealers, it's the responsibility of the selling dealer to replace the faulty component. The company makes that very clear to dealers upon sign up. Now, depending if this was a service campaign, or just a heads up. Seems like L.S. should of had tanks on hand, since they new of a problem. I realize L.S. is a new company in the US, but they have been around the block a few times. They do have some experience old time help here.

Gary Fowler · Sep 20, 2011

Well it it now going on 4 weeks now and still no word from LS on a new fuel tank. According to the dealer, he has checked with them but no estimate on delivery date. To top all this off, my other tractor starter quit on me. Now I am without a tractor at all. I guess I will try to get my Yanmar starter rebuilt and maybe that will go faster.