B2650 3 pt question.

[Dale FD]

When i lift my belly mower should the 3 pt hitch arms be tight? As in no side to side movement. Mine will not move at all until i lower them. I worry they are to tight.

Is that how it should be?

Thanks for the info.

 

[19thSF]

When i lift my belly mower should the 3 pt hitch arms be tight? As in no side to side movement. Mine will not move at all until i lower them. I worry they are to tight.

Is that how it should be?

Thanks for the info.

Hello Dale,

I have a B2650, so let's talk about the three point stabilizers. They should prevent side to side sway, and keep the implement centered, but there should be some slack. Perhaps it would be a good idea to loosen the stabilizers somewhat and see what happens. Inasmuch as the stabilizers are typically adjusted with the three point implement in the "working" position, things may change as you move the three point hitch up.

Lets see what others say, and good luck with your issue.

 

[Dale FD]

Hello Dale,

I have a B2650, so let's talk about the three point stabilizers. They should prevent side to side sway, and keep the implement centered, but there should be some slack. Perhaps it would be a good idea to loosen the stabilizers somewhat and see what happens. Inasmuch as the stabilizers are typically adjusted with the three point implement in the "working" position, things may change as you move the three point hitch up.

Lets see what others say, and good luck with your issue.

Yes my 3pt is empty but when i raise the mower all the way there is no give in them side to side up or down, i worry that it will put unnecessary stress on the lower link that raise the mower up.

 

[19thSF]

Yes my 3pt is empty but when i raise the mower all the way there is no give in them side to side up or down, i worry that it will put unnecessary stress on the lower link that raise the mower up.

Dale,
Are you referring to item numbers 090 and 100 as shown below (right and left lift arms) as being tight? If that is the case, they will be tight with the deck raised. The arms and the associated linkage are carrying the MMM's weight. I would think that they would be very tight with the deck raised. You circled them in your picture, so I assumed that 090 and 100 were in fact what you were referring to. If not, please explain further, and we will see if we can figure it out.

 

[Dale FD]

Dale,
Are you referring to item numbers 090 and 100 as shown below (right and left lift arms) as being tight? If that is the case, they will be tight with the deck raised. The arms and the associated linkage are carrying the MMM's weight. I would think that they would be very tight with the deck raised. You circled them in your picture, so I assumed that 090 and 100 were in fact what you were referring to. If not, please explain further, and we will see if we can figure it out.
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No i'm referring to the 3 pt itself. Should it have a mark/dent on the arms like in the pic i took?

I just think the dealer has my belly mower hooked up wrong. I have the book to it and it shows a bolt and a stud that the dealer does not even have installed.

I also get grass build up on the front wheel of the mower.

BTW where did you find that diagram?

Thanks for your help!

 

[19thSF]

No i'm referring to the 3 pt itself. Should it have a mark/dent on the arms like in the pic i took?

I just think the dealer has my belly mower hooked up wrong. I have the book to it and it shows a bolt and a stud that the dealer does not even have installed.

I also get grass build up on the front wheel of the mower.

BTW where did you find that diagram?

Thanks for your help!

Here is the parts online data base:

Kubota Tractor Corporation - Illustrated Parts List

- K-PAD - Parts Lists - Illustrated Parts Lists - diagrams

apps.kubotausa.com

The grass build up could just be a case of high grass vs low deck. Although the MMM is ground following, you may want to run it somewhat raised in high/wet grass. I am going to get back to you on the "mark on lift arms" issue. I think that I may have a similar mark. I will take a look and get back to you.

 

[19thSF]

No i'm referring to the 3 pt itself. Should it have a mark/dent on the arms like in the pic i took?

I just think the dealer has my belly mower hooked up wrong. I have the book to it and it shows a bolt and a stud that the dealer does not even have installed.

I also get grass build up on the front wheel of the mower.

BTW where did you find that diagram?

Thanks for your help!

Hello again Dale,

Now that you have access to the parts manual, you can clearly define which bolt and stud you believe to be missing.

I went out to the barn and took a look at my B2650. It is difficult to visualize because I have removed the lift arms and installed spacers in their place. I am not presently using the MMM. There is clearly the remnants of a mark on the lower link where the lift arm was scraping the paint.

Get back to me where you have pinned down what you believe to be missing parts.

 

[beckmurph]

When i lift my belly mower should the 3 pt hitch arms be tight? As in no side to side movement. Mine will not move at all until i lower them. I worry they are to tight.

Is that how it should be?

Thanks for the info.

I believe the 3

Yes my 3pt is empty but when i raise the mower all the way there is no give in them side to side up or down, i worry that it will put unnecessary stress on the lower link that raise the mower up.

Your 3pt hitch lower links lift your mmm.
That mark/dent on the lower links is normal.
When you raise your mmm to the top, your 3pt hitch lower links will be under pressure.

 

[David9723]

Here is the parts online data base:

Kubota Tractor Corporation - Illustrated Parts List

- K-PAD - Parts Lists - Illustrated Parts Lists - diagrams

apps.kubotausa.com

The grass build up could just be a case of high grass vs low deck. Although the MMM is ground following, you may want to run it somewhat raised in high/wet grass. I am going to get back to you on the "mark on lift arms" issue. I think that I may have a similar mark. I will take a look and get back to you.

Thank You!!

 

[David9723]

I believe the 3


Your 3pt hitch lower links lift your mmm.
That mark/dent on the lower links is normal.
When you raise your mmm to the top, your 3pt hitch lower links will be under pressure.

thanks for that info as i have the same.

 

[David9723]

Mine is missing what i have circled in this pic (don't know what it's used for or called, i see no # for it, and it's missing #080 on the left and right side which says it's a stud. Must not be needed since i bought mine brand new years ago.

Must be MFG error.

 

[Dale FD]

Here is the parts online data base:

Kubota Tractor Corporation - Illustrated Parts List

- K-PAD - Parts Lists - Illustrated Parts Lists - diagrams

apps.kubotausa.com

The grass build up could just be a case of high grass vs low deck. Although the MMM is ground following, you may want to run it somewhat raised in high/wet grass. I am going to get back to you on the "mark on lift arms" issue. I think that I may have a similar mark. I will take a look and get back to you.

Very helpful now how did you guys get a pic from it?

Mine is just missing the stud thing after another look. We must have bought our tractors from the same place!

 

[19thSF]

Very helpful now how did you guys get a pic from it?

Mine is just missing the stud thing after another look. We must have bought our tractors from the same place!

I am not so sure about the same dealer thing. David9723 is from Virginia. I got the pic by using the Windows Snipping Tool to capture the image as a j-peg. This site has a very limited choice of file formats to use to post pics.

So the stud is missing. Monica Lowinsky claims to have the same problem.

I am not sure what the "stud" is there for, I'll have a look and get back to you.

 

[Dale FD]

I am not so sure about the same dealer thing. David9723 is from Virginia. I got the pic by using the Windows Snipping Tool to capture the image as a j-peg. This site has a very limited choice of file formats to use to post pics.

So the stud is missing. Monica Lowinsky claims to have the same problem.

I am not sure what the "stud" is there for, I'll have a look and get back to you.

Yes NJ

Haven't heard her name in a long time.