Slow leak!

[jim76]

Hello Everyone,
First post, I have a 2019 Kubota B2650 with approx. 35 hours. Light mowing only so far. I noticed a small puddle of oil after mowing, maybe 3 or 4 drops.
The oil pan bolts are covered with a film of oil. My question, is the oil pan removal possible without removing the engine? The tractor is slightly over
a year old so no warranty. Thanks guys!

Jim

 

[radios1]

I'd try snugging up the oil pan bolts first, they may have loosened..

 

[Henro]

Hello Everyone,
First post, I have a 2019 Kubota B2650 with approx. 35 hours. Light mowing only so far. I noticed a small puddle of oil after mowing, maybe 3 or 4 drops.
The oil pan bolts are covered with a film of oil. My question, is the oil pan removal possible without removing the engine? The tractor is slightly over
a year old so no warranty. Thanks guys!

Jim

I thought the new tractor warranty was at least two years...

 

[jim76]

I thought the new tractor warranty was at least two years...

Just looked at my warranty and Yes, it's 2 yrs. :thumbsup: Called dealer will pick up by the end of the month.
Jim

 

[oosik]

That's GREAT news on your warranty. I think on most all tractors the oil pan can be removed with out removing the engine. It could be difficult on some but the pan should slide forward or rearward until it can be dropped. Oil pan bolts do not have to be really tight. Radios 1 has the right idea if it was a DIY project.

 

[denchen]

It could be a faulty front oil seal, in which case it could be a bit more than a quick nip of the sump bolts. At least the agent should sort it, but I would still have a look after giving it a run when it comes back.

 

[jim76]

Thanks for all of your suggestions. I hope the dealer can fix this leak and that it's not the main seal.

Jim

 

[5030]

Main seals on Kubota's are about a 20 minute job but that should be warranty too.

 

[radios1]

I'd suggest a 15 minute run of the engine once a month to keep the seals from drying out, followed by charging the battery, starting the engine drains it..

 

[5030]

Not really. The front crank seal on Kubota engines is constantly sprayed with oil splash from the timing gears. It's a synthetic seal with an internal spring tension ring. Won't dry out.