Recent content by JohnDB

Interesting... I've always dropped the idle speed down (and been stationary) before engaging the PTO clutch to reduce load on the PTO clutch and minimise the engagement 'graunch'. But the ops manual doesn't mention engine speed or tractor speed.

Same post by Workerbee in 2024: https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/denso-starter-for-kubotas-sold.70110/

The other "M500" series - M5500, 7500 according to the op manual. Also (I think) M4050.

Many, many boating accidents reported on this site. Apart from obvious water safety disregard, I warned my wife (currently in the US) against any boating due to likelihood of running aground on shoals of weapons and ammo lost overboard over the decades...

Deutsch connectors the best, but you need a range of cable terminations and crimper dies depending on cable gauge. Definitely expensive. I use the sort of crimper that RWT does, but avoid the pre-insulated cable terminations because I've found that its hard to be sure they are crimped firmly...

That seems a little harsh ;)

Looking at your photo reminds me that my experience with Black & Decker circular saw lead to a similar lesson. Found that the saw blade spindle had a plain bush instead of bearings. Junk after 2 years light use. Makita saw I bought to replace it was twice the price and still going well after...

Thanks for joining us. This is a great forum, lots of useful friendly advice here, and info in past posts.

Wondering if you also check the air filter for pinholes each time you blow it out, using a light inside it. Is your setup a double filter element (inner and outer)? Interested because I worked for an logging operation where engines were exposed to sand and pumice dust. The rule was only to...

Its for dust and water. https://www.donaldson.com/en/resources/technical-articles/vacuator-valves-automatically-expel-dust-water/?srsltid=AfmBOop3_owdwylxjlPP9h8BC4W7mGZvoSfrvZQ-zGSh45ra8rpkFjMx

No leads, but according to parts list some of those axles were used on M4050/DT as well. Good luck.

Gladly, will send it to you tomorrow. EDIT- @LittleUrbanFarm that manual is also at https://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Tractor%20Owners%20Manuals/&file=B-%20L-%20and%20M-series%20Kubota%20Service%20Training%20Front%20Drive%20Axle.pdf

I haven't seen the Russian pdf version, but I've got a hard copy of that manual, used it to augment the WSM when overhauling the front axle of my M4500DT. I'm happy to share high res images or a copy if anyone needs it.

Ditto. Putter = used to molest golf balls. Weird game.

That front hub seal leak may be due to the spaced out front rim on that side. I'd pay particular attention to it as it may be a symptom of deeper issues in that area. Like others have said, the tractor may have been used for side mounted mower, so a lot of load on that side, so I'd also try to...