B6100 older early 80's? just got need help

[Chuckleins]

Guys -
1st - thanks for the add to the forum. Hopefully you guys can help me

2nd - we just bought a cabin and with the cabin came an older B6100. Not sure on much about it. Everything seems to work well - saw tractor running.

3rd - want to use this to dig up some food plots for deer. Any idea as to how big a rototiller I can get for the PTO? tractor width is about 44"

4th - need general starting tips, no book or manual with tractor - does anyone have one I can get ahold of?

Thanks for any help in advance.

Chuck

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Go to Kubotabooks.com and download these 4 files:
http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Tractor Owners Manuals/
The b5100 b6100 b7100 Owners manual
And the three part b5100_b7100 Service manual

 

[mickeyd]

Welcome to he forum from Alabama. Got enough snow this year?

 

[Chuckleins]

Thanks - I'll do this

 

[Chuckleins]

Not too bad - Here in Lancaster County we are usually spared from a lot of snow. Maybe an inch or so on the ground, but colder than normal. I am originally from upstate NY (near Watertown) - we always say that is a good place to be from

 

[Chucknbob]

I have a 6100 as well and love it. Don't let the age and lack of HP fool you, it can do anything the new expensive tractors can.

I do not use a tiller on mine, but based on my knowledge I would use the smallest one possible, probably under 48".

As far as starting, that's easy.
1. Turn the key to the left (opposite how you start it). This warms the glow plugs. depending on the temperature, you may need to hold it there for 30seconds to a minute.
2. Push down the pedal on the left to disengage the clutch and hold it.
3. Put the throttle lever (on the right side) about halfway. Turn the key to the right to engage the starter.

I've started mine multiple times this week in 0 degree weather. It may spit, sputter, smoke, and die if the weather is really cold. Just warm the glow plugs up for another 20-30 seconds and try again. Mine has never failed to start.

When you are done, to shut it down turn the key to off, pull the throttle lever back, and then pull the knob on the left of the steering wheel to release compression and shut it down.

If you have any other questions, don't be afraid to ask.

 

[D2Cat]

"When you are done, to shut it down turn the key to off, pull the throttle lever back, and then pull the knob on the left of the steering wheel to release compression and shut it down."

All the tips on operation are fine, except the bold in this quote.

When the fuel is shut off the engine will stop. That is all that is needed. Only use the compression release (for shutting down) in an emergency, like a run- away engine.

 

[Chuckleins]

Thanks all - Downloaded the files and have followed your advice. Seems like a great little tractor. Now need to find a 42" tiller

 

[ShaunBlake]

Chuckleins, all good advice, and in particular, D2Cat's. I wish to call your attention to his comment regarding fuel shut-off and point out the device Kubota provides. The pic (in the thumbnail below) shows a fingerhold at the end of the throttle linkage, just above the operator-end of the throttle lever. Reach down with your right hand and feel for it, just below the right side of the dash; lift up on it and hold it while your Kubby stumbles and dies. (Be merciless! Shutting down this way prevents damage to valves and piston-tops.)

 

[mikenbrew]

Shaunblake,
I've got a B6100 that I'm rebuilding but I'm kind of new at this and wanting to learn. Which method of shut down damages valves and piston tops? And why does this happen?

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Shaunblake,
I've got a B6100 that I'm rebuilding but I'm kind of new at this and wanting to learn. Which method of shut down damages valves and piston tops? And why does this happen?

Pulling the compression release (if equipped) to shut it down is bad for the engine!
It allows cold air to be sucked over hot parts!

 

[mikenbrew]

Thanks NIW. Now I know. Makes good sense.