Hitting all the common BX problems

[rossco]

Junkman--
I tend to agree with you. I think they did cover this repair for awhile, but the time had since passed. I didn't press the issue since the repair kit was not very expensive. I also learned about my new used tractor by having to take it apart. Right now, the sticking hydro pedal is my next project. Dealer said he was ordering the bearing to fix this. Seems like another liability issue that Kubota would do a recall on.
I can't say enough about my dealer. I have bought two used tractors from them and they have been great to work with. Maybe next time I will buy new, but intend on keeping the BX 2200 for quite some time. It is a 2000 model with only 53 hours on the clock. Going to buy a loader for it very soon.

 

[BXIvey]

Just for informations sake...
My BX 2200 is a 2001 with about 150 hrs on it. I recently had my dealer come and pick it up to do routine maintainance (mowing season is here in our area). I didn't buy it at this dealer. I bought it used from an individual in another county. This is the first time I have used my local dealer. I told my dealer about the leaky tank. They fixed it at no charge, and did not charge me a trip fee. They said that Kubota knew of the problem and it was covered. It was the sending unit, I think. I am going to call them back about the Hydro sticking. Mine has just started doing it. I am hoping that it is covered also, since, as Junkman said, it is a safety issue. I will let you know what I find out.

 

[Pks]

DannyD,

Did the hydro pedal stick in a constant position or did it slooowly return to neutral?

 

[rossco]

Very slowly returns to neutral in forward position. Most of the time, I have to tap it back. Sounds like you have a great dealer there!

 

[gsxr1100]

There is a post about the pedal issues on this forum. I also have the "slow to return to center pedal" on my Bx22 and my dealer says it is just in need of lube on the linkages. Nothing against him, but reading on TBN I think it is more then just loss of lube.

 

[imported_TomPappas]

The sending unit is mounted on top of the tank, it can come loose the dealer gave me a replacement holding bracket to install. No charge but 180.00 for them to put it on .Hope this helps. Tom

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

How many people have had the leaking fuel sending unit problem? I just got off the phone with my dealer and he said Kubota will not pay to fix this problem because it is out of warranty. All Kubota will do is take 10% the price of the part. I am looking at $200 for part and labor.

I see this as a safety hazard, leaking fuel is not a good think. I plan on calling Kubota to see if they will change this policy. As an insurance professional I see this as a product liability suit waiting to happen. They admit they have a problem, i.e. repair kit, but do not want to fix it? I wonder what the Consumer Product Safety Commission will think of this?? Oh by the way this is the 2nd fuel leak with the tractor, the first was with a bad tank, that was covered under warranty.

 

[chucko]

yep mine leaked

 

[tomnky]

I had mine repaired while it was under warranty.

 

[BOTAMAN]

How old is your BX the service bulletin concerning this problem was issued in July 2002 ?