Recent content by Big Mike

Finally got her running! After about a thousand 10 second cranking intervals she took off. All is well now. Lessons learned: Always raise bucket before changing filter. The boom makes access to the filter more difficult. Always open bleeder valve IMMEDIATELY after start up! Thanks to...

I called my dealer and they no longer do service in the field. It simply won’t start! I cracked the injectors and very little fuel came out of 3 of them while cranking ( I expected more, though I don’t know what is normal )There was some air bubbles also. 1 injector line had no fuel come from...

I have followed the steps in my manual for bleeding the system. It doesn’t even try to start now. I know there’s an “ O “ ring where the filter itself seats against the housing. Actually two O rings. The one on top of plastic cup that the holds the filter and spring. I know it’s in place. The...

Changed the fuel filter on my mx4700 today. I turned the pit cock on and it filled the filter. It started up and ran fine. I opened the bleeder valve and a few minutes later it quit. Will not run at all now. what am I missing or doing wrong please? Thanks, Mike

Thanks! New oil change, tires inflated. She’s ready to go!!

I should have mentioned I do have a fel

My Mx4700 4x4 has the following tires: Front- 9•5-16 6ply rating Rear- 14-9-26 6ply rating My manual only list air pressure for 4ply tires. Which states 30# front and 20# rear. Do 6ply require more pressure? My rear tires are loaded, does that matter? thanks

Thanks for the responses. I didn’t think it was something to be too concerned about. Just needed a little reassurance! It’s my first tractor. 😜

Yes, it did hav

I found a broken “0” ring on my bucket jack. There is no oil leaks. Could this be a wiper ring of some sort? Thanks

I read that the Kubota batteries have 900 CCA. My dealer priced it at $125. It may be worth the drive after all. That’s a very competitive price.

My MX 4700 battery is getting weak. My dealer is an hour away. Is a Kubota battery worth the drive? Thanks

I can take a pic next week when I go down to the farm ( 1hr away ) I have no idea how to post a pic though. ***128542;

He ( my friend ) got it for about nothing. It appears to run fine and everything works. He was curious as what kind of engine it had. Someone told him it was an Yanmar engine. I looked at the tags on engine and tractor, it's written in Chinese.