RTV 500 Rattle Sound

[timswi]

I also have the noise...Sounds like it's coming out of the pulley cover. Not getting worse fortunately

 

[737pilot]

I think the alternator drive pulley is the cause of the noise but waiting on Kubota to positively identify it. Since your in the snow belt have you checked out the full enclosure that sell on EBay for about $350. Don't know anything about it but looks nice a warm to me. Basically what I paid for just the upper windshield. You could install a heater and push snow all day long. I Like your Kubota but the snow plow looks scary. Always said that if the local hardware store carries snow removal equipment I'm driving further south. Ha. Ha.

 

[timswi]

I did look at the canvas enclosures..Only problem is that when the snow/rain hits the plastic, you cant see what you're doing. I plow 9 neighborhood driveways, so can't be blinded. The plow is scary in more ways than one. It's too heavy for gravel. They should offer an ATV sized plow for this.
If I was plowing something paved it would be perfect. It want's to dig in. The plow is an engineering blunder. They put a piece of 5"x1/4" plate on the bottom that's too big to do anything with and the skid shoes don't work. They don't lift the plow. I had to plow again tonight and the chain fell off the actuator.. I like this machine, but there were some serious mistakes made. I'll make that clear on the survey I just got.
I have a BX23 that I love. No issues at all with that thing, but this...Guess time will tell.
Just found a serious squeak in the rear when backing up...Going back to the dealer I guess.
I'm hoping for the best..Like I said, I do like it, but there are some things that don't make sense.

 

[737pilot]

Just for your Info the rain will obscure your vision on my windshield. I bought a hand window sweeper that I leave in the glove box that works nicely to get rid of any dew or rain on the windshield. I would like to hear from other rtv 500 owners about the unacceptable rattle sound. I'm happy with the machine if you don''t expect more out of it than it's designed for. I was looking for a golf cart to hunt with when I bought this. I also looked hard at the Polaris ranger, which I really liked, and the Yamaha rhino, it scared me due to roll over history. The rtv 500 is fine for me. As you see I just need the basic utility that it offers. It could use some more HP at times .ie I have to put it in Low to get it in the trailer. The seats are a little to firm for me but love the easy in/out access. I bought it for it's low noise levels and that's why I'm disappointed with any unwanted sounds. Also the price I paid $10200 included Kubota's 42 mth insurance protection.

 

[timswi]

I was planning to put a Kubota windshield wiper on it...So that should take care of it..Thanks though!!!

 

[timswi]

Quick question...Do tree breanches scratch the windshield?

 

[Eagleview]

sized plow for this.
If I was plowing something paved it would be perfect. It want's to dig in. The plow is an engineering blunder. They put a piece of 5"x1/4" plate on the bottom that's too big to do anything with and the skid shoes don't work. They don't lift the plow.

A couple of pump up castor wheels on the back of the blade would make all the difference , maybe you could mention that on the survey .

In regards to the rain on the screen , there is a product called RainX which is used on the visors of motorbike helmets for the same reason . It stops beading and makes the water run off .

 

[TWO GUNS]

737,
Yours is the first I've seen with a windshield..... Looks great !!!!

I remember when I purchased my 900, my dealer asked me 'bout a windshield, told him didn't need one...... WRONG, Mrs. Two Guns and myself like to have froze to death for a week before I could get it back to install one.
Great machine you have there, enjoy !!!!!

~~~~~~~~ two guns

 

[timswi]

two guns...I have to agree with you...I spent a few hours plowing and man was I frozen. Temp was single digit. I used to do this with a quad and figured I didn't need one either...Wrong!!!...I'm gonna get a roof and windshield just like 737's with a windshield wiper.

 

[timswi]

A couple of pump up castor wheels on the back of the blade would make all the difference , maybe you could mention that on the survey .

In regards to the rain on the screen , there is a product called RainX which is used on the visors of motorbike helmets for the same reason . It stops beading and makes the water run off .

Not sure if that will work on loose gravel though...The weight of this thing is too much...It's a slightly smaller version of a pick-up plow...Do you have a picture of what you're talking about?...I posted a picture of the plow a post or so prior.
Forgot about rainex..that just might work and save me some $$$$...Thanx