PSB-2021-101 Anyone know what this is about?

[Geezer3d]

I received an email from Kubota. It does not indicate anything about what they are trying to fix. Does anyone know what this is about? I emailed my dealer and am waiting for a response, but I'd like to hear from anyone on here who might know something about it. Thank you.


What Kubota sent:
The purpose of this communication is to inform you of an important update for your Kubota model LX2610SUHSD. Please contact your local Kubota Dealer and reference bulletin(s) PSB-2021-101 for further guidance and to arrange a time to have this work performed at no cost to you*. If you have recently had this repair performed, please disregard this notice.

 

[PaulR]

Failure due to seat support defect.

Support Home Page

kubotacustomercare.custhelp.com

 

[Orange man]

My dealer said its only if you have a backhoe with the swivel seat?

 

[Geezer3d]

My dealer said its only if you have a backhoe with the swivel seat?

That is interesting. I do have the backhoe and earlier today I noticed that one of the bolts on the seat mount was broken off. I guess I'll have to get my machine over to the dealer at some point.

 

[lugbolt]

only took 2 years....

I pointed out some issues I saw roughly 2 years ago, with this exact deal (backhoe swivel seat).

 

[barndoor]

my dealer said it has to do with the operator presence control (safety device) that doesn't work when you come off the seat. It should shut off the tractor, especially in a roll over situation. I'll have to wait and see once the service department gets in touch.

 

[ItBmine]

my dealer said it has to do with the operator presence control (safety device) that doesn't work when you come off the seat. It should shut off the tractor, especially in a roll over situation. I'll have to wait and see once the service department gets in touch.

Ever since they switched my seat to the rotating one for the backhoe, my seat safety switch no longer works also. Perfect!! Now I don't have to do all the extra steps to use the stationary PTO.

 

[Geezer3d]

I know it's a safety device, but I sometimes need to stand up while operating the backhoe so I can see what I am digging. I hope it is intended to leave the machine running and operable when the brake is locked on.

 

[whitetiger]

PSB-2021-101
Issue
On LX2610/LX3310 ROPS models using BH4966 for installation of the BH77 backhoe there is a possibility that the OPC (Operator Presence Control) switch does not function. When the operator removes their weight from the seat, the SUPPORT (SEAT) does not lift and fails to shut off the tractor. This is because the BASE, COMP (SEAT) was incorrectly welded.

Solution
Perform the seat support lift performance check on page 3. If the tractor does not pass the seat support lift performance check, replace the SUPPORT (SEAT) with a properly welded one per the workshop manual.

Note: If the affected LX2610/LX3310 ROPS Model does not have a BH77 installed, submit for inspection only stating that the BH4966 kit is not installed.

 

[Nicksacco]

Hi All, I took the page with all of the info from Kubota (https://kubotacustomercare.custhelp.com/app/home) and moved the data into an excel file.

It will be much easier searching for things in excel rather than using their web page.
Download the file and when it unpacks it will be in excel format.
The links are all live within the excel to the various places in the Kubotalink site.

KubotaLink Login

 

[CmdThor]

my dealer said it has to do with the operator presence control (safety device) that doesn't work when you come off the seat. It should shut off the tractor, especially in a roll over situation. I'll have to wait and see once the service department gets in touch.

Thanks for the info Barndoor! I have the same bulletin. I am not sure I want it fixed now lol. I often manipulate the stabilizers or occasionally the backhoe a bit while I am standing next to the tractor (like to adjust the angle of the bucket to fill with small rocks by hand)

 

[Geezer3d]

Thanks for the info Barndoor! I have the same bulletin. I am not sure I want it fixed now lol. I often manipulate the stabilizers or occasionally the backhoe a bit while I am standing next to the tractor (like to adjust the angle of the bucket to fill with small rocks by hand)

A technician came out to my place to verify that my seat safety switch was working correctly. It passed the test and he did not have to change anything. The issue was related to the PTO, which I have never used because I have the backhoe. I use the backhoe occasionally while standing next to it, including the stabilizers, and it all works fine with no person in the seat.

 

[Dave_eng]

Hi All, I took the page with all of the info from Kubota (https://kubotacustomercare.custhelp.com/app/home) and moved the data into an excel file.

It will be much easier searching for things in excel rather than using their web page.
Download the file and when it unpacks it will be in excel format.
The links are all live within the excel to the various places in the Kubotalink site.

KubotaLink Login

When I tried to use the links in your Excel file, my Norton Security system was most suspicious so I stopped.
When I use this first link you posted and then selected anything, I was being asked for my Dealer ID and Password.
I info in the spreadsheet looked temping but..........
Dave

 

[Nicksacco]

Well Bummer!
I should've known antivirus would pop up.
Sorry about that.
It's likely due to both being "zipped" data and because all the links are links - that is, live.
I don't think I can fix this issue.