"Survey of Repairs on Your Tractor"
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PaulT
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Re: "Survey of Repairs on Your Tractor"
Kubota 2710, May '01, 50 hours now.
MMM not installed by dealer (no time - see below), during self-install, discover that linkage bar that holds up the deck (60") has one flange welded 3/8" too far offset. (link to thread 60 inch mower linkage part doesnt fit , Cut or re-weld , cut and rewelded part myself. Dealer promised to order part, never did. Kubota has had this problem with others. The fix seems to be a dealer cut/reweld like I did myself.
Leaky loader joystick connections - tightened fittings and wiped up drips.
Loud rattle in loader joystick - installed plastic washers and tightened nuts/bolts
VERY LOOSE foldable ROPS at the fender mounting points - removed ROPS and inserted some thin flexible magnets (the promo kind for your fridge with some ads on them) and torqued the bolts TIGHT!
Sticking HST pedal - haven't fixed yet - plan to disassemble linkage and spray lube all parts.
Mid PTO pops out of gear - Fender was stopping the lever from fully engaging, so I bent the lever forward so all travel is between the sheet metal cut out and it doesn't hit at either end. I haven't mowed yet since I fixed this, so I'm not sure I really did fix it.
Leaky backhoe valve connections - dismantled valve covering, removed all lines, re-installed all lines tightly
backhoe pto pump alignment bracket installed upside down - reversed the bracket and adjusted inlet and outlet hoses to remove kinks
Some important notes:
The mower deck linkage was the only factory defect. I LOVE this machine. It really has no problems that require any serious repairs. All others were setup issues that were easy to fix (if time consuming). I bought the tractor as an internet special (dealer 250 miles away with great price). He stalled on delivery (two weeks from receiving down payment), so I pressured him after waiting 20 days. This probably resulted in his setup mech doing a fast, (and bad) job of setting up the tractor. By the way, the dealer was Keys Recreational in central PA. All work has been performed by me, since I don't want to ask for help from the local dealer (who was $1600 higher) unless/until something major goes wrong.
PaulT
Kubota 2710, May '01, 50 hours now.
MMM not installed by dealer (no time - see below), during self-install, discover that linkage bar that holds up the deck (60") has one flange welded 3/8" too far offset. (link to thread 60 inch mower linkage part doesnt fit , Cut or re-weld , cut and rewelded part myself. Dealer promised to order part, never did. Kubota has had this problem with others. The fix seems to be a dealer cut/reweld like I did myself.
Leaky loader joystick connections - tightened fittings and wiped up drips.
Loud rattle in loader joystick - installed plastic washers and tightened nuts/bolts
VERY LOOSE foldable ROPS at the fender mounting points - removed ROPS and inserted some thin flexible magnets (the promo kind for your fridge with some ads on them) and torqued the bolts TIGHT!
Sticking HST pedal - haven't fixed yet - plan to disassemble linkage and spray lube all parts.
Mid PTO pops out of gear - Fender was stopping the lever from fully engaging, so I bent the lever forward so all travel is between the sheet metal cut out and it doesn't hit at either end. I haven't mowed yet since I fixed this, so I'm not sure I really did fix it.
Leaky backhoe valve connections - dismantled valve covering, removed all lines, re-installed all lines tightly
backhoe pto pump alignment bracket installed upside down - reversed the bracket and adjusted inlet and outlet hoses to remove kinks
Some important notes:
The mower deck linkage was the only factory defect. I LOVE this machine. It really has no problems that require any serious repairs. All others were setup issues that were easy to fix (if time consuming). I bought the tractor as an internet special (dealer 250 miles away with great price). He stalled on delivery (two weeks from receiving down payment), so I pressured him after waiting 20 days. This probably resulted in his setup mech doing a fast, (and bad) job of setting up the tractor. By the way, the dealer was Keys Recreational in central PA. All work has been performed by me, since I don't want to ask for help from the local dealer (who was $1600 higher) unless/until something major goes wrong.
PaulT
ronjhall
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Re: "Survey of Repairs on Your Tractor"
I’ve been slow to reply to this thread. Because I have been somewhat disappointed in <font color=orange> Kubota’s </font color=orange> slow response to a couple of major problems. But these issues are finally being repaired. So here is my list.
<font color=orange> Kubota </font color=orange> B2910 HST 95 hours.
10 hours, HST pedal would not return center. Dealer found that linkage was crossed at factory.
10 hours, Wheels on MMM would not turn. Dealer found that bushing had pushed out of wheels from cold grease. They had not been assembled correctly.
40 hours, Power steering would fail at times. Dealer changed filters and Super UDT oil. This repaired problem until June 2001.
70 hours, Power Steering failed again. Dealer and I are still waiting on a fix for <font color=orange>Kubota</font color=orange>. Parts have been ordered.
80 hours, MMM wheels have worn out on left side of mower. Kubota is going to replace parts to fix bad mounts on MMM deck.
90 hours, Knob on end of throttle has come loose. Checked new tractors. They are tight on arm. Dealer has order a new one.
My purchase before retirement may not last until I retire in 2 to 3 years./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif
I’ve been slow to reply to this thread. Because I have been somewhat disappointed in <font color=orange> Kubota’s </font color=orange> slow response to a couple of major problems. But these issues are finally being repaired. So here is my list.
<font color=orange> Kubota </font color=orange> B2910 HST 95 hours.
10 hours, HST pedal would not return center. Dealer found that linkage was crossed at factory.
10 hours, Wheels on MMM would not turn. Dealer found that bushing had pushed out of wheels from cold grease. They had not been assembled correctly.
40 hours, Power steering would fail at times. Dealer changed filters and Super UDT oil. This repaired problem until June 2001.
70 hours, Power Steering failed again. Dealer and I are still waiting on a fix for <font color=orange>Kubota</font color=orange>. Parts have been ordered.
80 hours, MMM wheels have worn out on left side of mower. Kubota is going to replace parts to fix bad mounts on MMM deck.
90 hours, Knob on end of throttle has come loose. Checked new tractors. They are tight on arm. Dealer has order a new one.
My purchase before retirement may not last until I retire in 2 to 3 years./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif