Uh Oh...

[btolle]

You're right. Slight error my part. Kubota does NOT say to not operate it at PTO speed. PTO speed is slightly less than full throttle.

The manual says:
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Operating New Tractor

How a new tractor is handled and maintained determines the life of the tractor.

A new tractor just off the factory production line has been, of course, tested, but the various parts are not accustomed to each other, so care should be taken to operate the tractor for the first 50 hours at a slower speed and avoid excessive work or operation until the various parts become "broken-in". The manner in which the tractor is handled during the "breaking-in" period greatly affects the life of your tractor. Therefore, to obtain the maximum performance and the longest life of the tractor, it is very important to properly break-in your tractor. In handling a new tractor, the following precautions should be observed.

Do not operate the tractor at full speed for the first 50 hours.

Do not operate the tractor at full speed for the first 50 hours.

(Note: Yes, the manual says it twice, the firt time is in bold print, second time in regular print.)

Do not start quickly nor apply the brakes suddenly.

In winter, operate the tractor after fully warming up the engine.

Do not run at speeds faster than necessary.

On rough roads, slow down to suitable speeds. Do not operate the tractor at fast speed.

The above precautions are not limited only to new tractors, but to all tractors. But it should be especially observed in the case of new tractors.
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My point was that with 13 hours on a "new" tractor "if" it was used as a rental who knows how hard it was worked and how fast it was run.

I have seen too much abuse of rental equipment and autos to ever buy one. Lots of folks figure it's not theirs so it doesn't matter how hard they drive it.

Bill Tolle

 

[1bush2hog]

Don't worry about the switch problem. When I took delivery of mine, the dealer actually left one of the connectors under the seat unplugged as they were adjusting the power shuttle and I had similar problem.

The bucket width oversight can easily be corrected. Maybe this was the only bucket they had avail at the time, to fit the FEL you purchased and had planned on replacing with the 8ft when it came in.

Not sure what an ALO FEL is, but I do know front fenders are NOT standard equipment on a TN75 - they are an option probably designed to work primarily with NH FEL.

The grill guard is also an option put on by dealer. Bolts and nuts loosen up over time with any piece of machinery. Your manual should tell you that this is one of the first things you check before and after every usage. Possibly a lock washer, or locktite was not used during installation.

Regarding other comments - As far as black grease goes, pop open a new tube of NH spec grease for your machine and you will notice - it is black right out of the tube.

I recently had an ECU module problem after 65 hours, replaced under warranty by dealer who picked up machine, after sending tech out two times, redelivered and did not charge me trip charges, even though my machine was 20 mi from his shop and 2 more miles off the main highway.

I have worked my TN hard in the first 65 hours and plan on working it just as hard for many more hours. This is what I bought it for.

You are going to like this tractor even more as you use it more! Enjoy It!

I would be more concerned about the sky falling /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Hysyde]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( 3. Tech can't field fix a seat switch? While not familiar with the circuit, I'd bet that it is either supposed to be open or closed when you sit on it & he could have either cut a wire, or put a jumper in to keep you running. If he needs a new part, assuming it is in stock somewhere, they should be able to get it in 24 hours.)</font>

I actually asked him before he left if he could disconnect it, bypass it, or put a jumper on it. He explained to me something about the circut needing the actual switch. Whatever... he promised to come back and fix it ASAP.

Beleive me, I have considered most things mentioned in this thread, but overall I'm not really worried. Everything is supposed to be addressed promtly as promised by the dealer.

Thanks for the input though.

 

[Hysyde]

Some pics of the tractor are here:

Link

 

[Soundguy]

I think the NH tech did the right thing by not bypassing or defeating the seat switch.. doing so would have opened the company up to huge liability. Even if it is a tad annoying in the mean time.. Picture this scene in court, where the NH/dealers lawyers are trying to defend against the wrongfull death suit your estate and surviving family members have brought against them after your untimely demise right before christmass because of a tractor accident.

Judge to defendent: So.. you defeated one of the safety features on the tractor prior to the accident killing mr. soandso..?

defendent: ...(long pause.. sweating.. ) umm.. yes..

Judge: ( gavel bangs) judgement for the planitif ( your estate / surviving family members) .. the defendent knowingly created an unsafe environment by disabling/defeating a safety feature on the tractor..

See my point?

( that said.. I think I'd have defeated the switch myself after the tech left... I really doubt the circuit DOES sense the presence of the switch.. and if it did.. I'm sure it could be fooled easilly with the use of an ohm meter/ jumper wire.. etc.

Soundguy

 

[rambler]

I was going to say what Soundguy said - Lawsuit if the company defeats the switch. Can't do that!

Me, I'm going to have to keep buying good used tractors. I couldn't _stand_ a tractor with a seat switch!!!! Sheez, these things have gone way too far. Plastic & electronics. Has it's place, but not on a tractor that should last 25 years.....

--->Paul

 

[Hysyde]

Well, it runs out, unbeknownst to me, me father had racked up the hours on the tractor in the few days before I saw it. He was using it quite a bit inthose few days and it sat idling(because of the cold) a fair bit.

So basically, it's just the problem with the seat switch and the lack of fenders. Plus the undersized bucket.

 

[rambler]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( He was using it quite a bit inthose few days and it sat idling(because of the cold) a fair bit.

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Not be overbearing & state the obvious, but that's not a good way to break in a new engine....... Might want to give it a good workout with little idling....

--->Paul

 

[Hysyde]

True enough. He said he ran it all day and it wasn't shut off for about 8 hours. During the times he wasn't on it, it was left idling, so I think it probably had a decent break-in procedure that day (although I'm not sure).

 

[1bush2hog]

Hey Hysyde - Where are the rest of the pics? We want to see that bad boy!

I would especially like to see a shot of the front grill guard if you have a chance.

And tell your dad to quit having so much fun without you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Thanks,