Atlanta Panther
Member
- Joined
- Jun 18, 2013
- Messages
- 45
- Location
- Madison, Ga
- Tractor
- Kubota L3200HST with LA524 Loader, Quick Connect; Loaded R4 Tires
I'm new to tractoring but I think I picked a good one last year (with a lot of people's guidance) in a new Kubota L3200 HST 4WD for my 20 acre horse farm that is supposed to be our retirement abode. 
Early this year it came time for the first 50 hour maintenance. I've done routine maintenance on cars and motorcycles but this is my first experience with a tractor. I've been trying to learn as much as I can from the manuals and from great web sites like this one where everyone is really helpful. I thought I'd return the favor so I created a series of postings for novices like me to show them the results of what I've learned to make it easier for them when it comes their time to do their own maintenance. I'm sure this is old hat to many of you, but comments and suggestions from the tractor veterans here are welcome!
In this thread lets talk about an easy improvement you can do to your Kubota.
Ever wondered why you have those two round orange stickies on your right fender? They are there to cover up mounting holes for a grip handle which matches what you have on you left fender. Being charitable, I guess Kubota left it off because you have the loader controls that kind of block access on that side and the step is on the left hand side where they want you to climb into the seat. Anyway, if you want the Right Grip Handle (which comes standard on the Grand Ls), you can install it in under 5 minutes.
You will need the following tools and parts:
Good Luck!
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Early this year it came time for the first 50 hour maintenance. I've done routine maintenance on cars and motorcycles but this is my first experience with a tractor. I've been trying to learn as much as I can from the manuals and from great web sites like this one where everyone is really helpful. I thought I'd return the favor so I created a series of postings for novices like me to show them the results of what I've learned to make it easier for them when it comes their time to do their own maintenance. I'm sure this is old hat to many of you, but comments and suggestions from the tractor veterans here are welcome!
In this thread lets talk about an easy improvement you can do to your Kubota.
Ever wondered why you have those two round orange stickies on your right fender? They are there to cover up mounting holes for a grip handle which matches what you have on you left fender. Being charitable, I guess Kubota left it off because you have the loader controls that kind of block access on that side and the step is on the left hand side where they want you to climb into the seat. Anyway, if you want the Right Grip Handle (which comes standard on the Grand Ls), you can install it in under 5 minutes.
You will need the following tools and parts:
- Right Grip Handle (Part # 70000-40202) $39.29
- 2 Flange Nuts (Part # 02771-60100) $1.29 each
- 14mm deep-well socket or wrench
Good Luck!
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