What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[Trimley]

I haven't been out to pet mine in over a week!!

 

[Casto71]

I’ve got a Kybota L4600, it will work fine in low range, but has zero power in high. When bleeding the fuel system we attempted to open the line at the injection pump, and found out the hard way that the housing on this side of the fuel line adjust the fuel delivery, now it seems that #4 is not getting enough fuel, and adjusting the housing has zero effect, I think something got damaged on the internal end of the housing. Can the housing be changed or do I need a new injection pump?

 

[The Evil Twin]

Finally wet enough to burn some stumps! Down side is it was wet enough for two more pines to come down and leave two more stumps. LoL!!

 

[The Evil Twin]

Not much. Waited until today to get some winter blend diesel.

Filled tractor up and let it run to pull it through the system. Dosed the fuel with Power Service White bottle and a little Power Service Bio Kleen.

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Today, bought two bottles of white, myself.
One for the tractor- PS winter
One for the wife- Napa Chardonnay

 

[GreX]

Pulled the mower deck off, changed the engine oil (only had 30 hours), pulled the power bagger assembly off, mounted the snowblower (rear), reinstalled the loader, used loader to pick up and clean the mower deck, used loader to get the power bagger onto a rolling pallet, used the loader to lift the mower deck onto a scaffold, and pulled steel cutting edge to replace with composite edge - all in that order, and now ready for snow.

 

[Trimley]

Pulled the mower deck off, changed the engine oil (only had 30 hours), pulled the power bagger assembly off, mounted the snowblower (rear), reinstalled the loader, used loader to pick up and clean the mower deck, used loader to get the power bagger onto a rolling pallet, used the loader to lift the mower deck onto a scaffold, and pulled steel cutting edge to replace with composite edge - all in that order, and now ready for snow.

That was a chore.....

 

[GreX]

That was a chore.....

Yeah, one I would almost rather pay for, took a few hours, but it does help me get more familiar with everything the tractor is and can do. I also put the BXPanded skid plate back on, which was the easiest of all the things.

 

[Trimley]

Yeah, one I would almost rather pay for, took a few hours, but it does help me get more familiar with everything the tractor is and can do. I also put the BXPanded skid plate back on, which was the easiest of all the things.

I try to R&R things which I will not be using. I mean, if the implement or attachment will not get used for days/weeks, off it comes. If not for familiarization connecting/disconnecting, then for having less hanging off the machine I have to be aware of.

 

[fried1765]

I try to R&R things which I will not be using. I mean, if the implement or attachment will not get used for days/weeks, off it comes. If not for familiarization connecting/disconnecting, then for having less hanging off the machine I have to be aware of.

My loader is NOT removable!
I have never removed my BH, and likely never will.
Different strokes for different strokes.
I do have another tractor.

 

[Trimley]

My loader is NOT removable!
I have never removed my BH, and likely never will.
Different strokes for different strokes.
I do have another tractor.

Some have a need, some don't.

Different stokes for different folks.

 

[slyoteboy]

Just unloaded this off the trailer from the 11.5 Hour trek to get it yesterday.

Ran it a while trying it out around the yard. Waiting for tomorrow to get some hoses. Grabbed some rattle can paint today to start touching things up. New rear hubs otw, and shortly some tires.

 

[je1279]

Pulled the mower deck off, changed the engine oil (only had 30 hours), pulled the power bagger assembly off, mounted the snowblower (rear), reinstalled the loader, used loader to pick up and clean the mower deck, used loader to get the power bagger onto a rolling pallet, used the loader to lift the mower deck onto a scaffold, and pulled steel cutting edge to replace with composite edge - all in that order, and now ready for snow.

Next year, I'm going to use the loader to get my mower deck back and forth from its storage orientation. I have the axles that allow you to store it vertically when not in use (they are great and save a bunch of space), but I've been lifting and lowering it myself for the past three years. Let me tell you, that ~400lb deck (RCK60-30BB) isn't getting any lighter as I continue to get older. Work smarter not harder as they say...

 

[GreX]

Next year, I'm going to use the loader to get my mower deck back and forth from its storage orientation. I have the axles that allow you to store it vertically when not in use (they are great and save a bunch of space), but I've been lifting and lowering it myself for the past three years. Let me tell you, that 400lb deck isn't getting any lighter as I continue to get older. Work smarter not harder as they say...

Do tell, what are these axles? I have the 60" deck, which I believe is ~270lbs and a major pain to get up on the scaffold, I'd really like to store it vertically instead, but, aside from the dolly's I've seen, which cost $400 or so, I've not seen a great solution.

 

[JimDeL]

Next year, I'm going to use the loader to get my mower deck back and forth from its storage orientation. I have the axles that allow you to store it vertically when not in use (they are great and save a bunch of space), but I've been lifting and lowering it myself for the past three years. Let me tell you, that 400lb deck isn't getting any lighter as I continue to get older. Work smarter not harder as they say...

I'd also like to know about those axles.

 

[hope to float]

Just noticed this today. I think I'll have cake

 

[je1279]

@GreX, @JimDeL Here is a picture that I took when cleaning up the deck. Normally, I store it against the garage wall during the winter. I will try to find the company I purchased them from, but I know that others have come up with DIY solutions as well.

 

[JimDeL]

@GreX, @JimDeL Here is a picture that I took when cleaning up the deck. Normally, I store it against the garage wall during the winter. I will try to find the company I purchased them from, but I know that others have come up with DIY solutions as well.

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Thanks for the pic. Are the axle shafts a full inch/25mm diameter, or smaller? Are they cross drill so they can be pinned to keep them from sliding back and forth?

I'd like to make a set, but haven't found any wheels with 1" diameter axles. I may have to find someone with a metal lathe to cut the shafts down.

 

[je1279]

I'm unsure of the diameter, but I can check this afternoon. The ends are definitely smaller, 1/2" maybe. They are crossed drilled and that hole is used to pin them to the guide wheel arms on mine. I know the configuration for the BX decks is a bit different though. Unfortunately, the site I purchased them from no longer appears to be in business. If I were building my own, I would try to incorporate locking caster wheels as they would make close quarters maneuvering much easier. Here is a link to a solution from another member.

MMM deck and storage

New BX2380 owner and looking for a efficient storage solution for my MMM. It’s a RCK60B, so its 60 inches wide and weighs 250#. I want to store it vertically. I am thinking I will find two pieces of steel pipe to act as as axels. Max OD diameter is one inch. I plan to insert these in place of...

www.orangetractortalks.com

 

[JimDeL]

I'm unsure of the diameter but I can check this afternoon. The ends are definitely smaller, 1/2" maybe. They are crossed drilled and that hole is used to pin them to the guide wheel arms on mine. I know the configuration for the BX decks is a bit different though. I just checked my email and the site I purchased them from no longer appears to be in business. If I were building my own, I would see if I could incorporate locking caster wheels as they would make close quarters maneuvering much easier. Here is a link to a solution from another member.

MMM deck and storage

New BX2380 owner and looking for a efficient storage solution for my MMM. It’s a RCK60B, so its 60 inches wide and weighs 250#. I want to store it vertically. I am thinking I will find two pieces of steel pipe to act as as axels. Max OD diameter is one inch. I plan to insert these in place of...

www.orangetractortalks.com

Thanks for the info. The swivel casters sound lie a good idea, too.

 

[GreX]

I'm unsure of the diameter but I can check this afternoon. The ends are definitely smaller, 1/2" maybe. They are crossed drilled and that hole is used to pin them to the guide wheel arms on mine. I know the configuration for the BX decks is a bit different though. Unfortunately, the site I purchased them from no longer appears to be in business. If I were building my own, I would see if I could incorporate locking caster wheels as they would make close quarters maneuvering much easier. Here is a link to a solution from another member.

MMM deck and storage

New BX2380 owner and looking for a efficient storage solution for my MMM. It’s a RCK60B, so its 60 inches wide and weighs 250#. I want to store it vertically. I am thinking I will find two pieces of steel pipe to act as as axels. Max OD diameter is one inch. I plan to insert these in place of...

www.orangetractortalks.com

Agreed, thanks for the link, looks pretty simple, I think even my poor attempt at DIY projects could make something like that. Get a couple feet of pipe, cut in half, make holes in the pipe for the casters and a pin in the middle (for stability) and you have yourself a mower deck dolly. I've seen the dolly's that folks have purchased, and they cost $300-$400 which is a bit too steep (https://www.deckdolly.com/deck-dolly/).

@JimDeL - here is a video - https://deckaxles.com/