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    3901 steering column

    I just noticed a small amount of play when moving the steering column when I move thewheel back and forth. I tmay have been there all along., I pulled up the boot. and see where the steering shaft runs through a barrel. Is this small amount of play normal? 300 hours on tractor,
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    3901 intermitent shut down and no start

    Hello: On occasion when the seat cut off switch is tripped the dies as it should. The issue is it will not crank right after this happens. If it sits for several hours it will crank and run. Any suggestions to this matter is very much appreciated indeed. Thank you, Rick
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    Seat kill switch

    Hello Kubota friends: Today after a long day on in the field I left the seat without placing the 3901 in park first. The seat kill switch tripped and now the tractor will not start. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    Kubota filters

    I have found that some dealers with match Messicks price on filters.
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    Chipper recommendations?

    Thanks for the recommendation. I found this video that goes over the good and not so good items for this mfg. It was made in 2014.. Can you comment on if these areas are still an issue? Or were improvements made since? The not so good items start at about 7 minutes into the video. Thanks again...
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    To grapple or not to grapple

    I purchased a LP Grapple when I bought a new 3901 about a year ago. I must say it is a very useful tool on 15 acres of heavy wooded property that we are beginning to clear of small trees and underbrush. If I knew a little more about your applications maybe I can help some more.
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    Chipper recommendations?

    Hello Kubota Friends: Any recommendations on a chipper attachment for my 3901? I have a BH77 backhoe attached now. Not crazy about the disconnect/connect process. However, if there is a benefit for PTO drive I am all ears. Or, would you go tow-behind gas on a vehicle? If so, brand and size...
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    Kubota filters

    The transmission filter was tighter than I thought it should. Took some effort with a strap filter wrench. Access was a little bit of a challenge. It was fun locating all of the grease fittings. The two on the loaded cylinders need to be change to 90's angle. The ones on there now are at 45...
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    Kubota 3901HST fiters

    Thank you for the information
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    Kubota filters

    Hello Kubota Friends I wonder why on my new Kubota 3901 all of the oil and fuel filters are painted grey no information showing. It seems Kubota would want to make it easy for customers to order. Could it be another filter manufacture is making them for Kubota?
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    Kubota 3901HST fiters

    Hello Kubota friends: Time to do my 50 hour service on new 3901HST Where is the best source to determine the Kubota part numbers for the correct filters? If this information is in the owners manual I do not see it, Thanks for the help.
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    Measuring hyd oil

    Hello: Just wanted to thank you for all the replies. All good recommendations. Thanks again. RT
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    Measuring hyd oil

    yeah done that. must be my ole eyes.
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    Measuring hyd oil

    Hello Kubota friends: My hyd oil dip stick is located as many other are just between the operators seat and the steering wheel. Does anyone have a challenge seeing the oil level on the dip stick? I know the its at the correct level. Just takes quite a while to determine because its clear...
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    Backhoe cylinders leaking down

    Hello Kubota Friends: Has anyone experienced cylinders leaking down after the tractor has been stored for several days? One of my backhoe stabilizers and bucket cylinder are doing this after sitting idle for several days. Model is new 3901 w/BH77 backhoe attachment with under 50 hours of...
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    Hydrostratic whine

    Has anyone heard of an fix for the loud whining sound in operation on hydrostatic machines. I have a 3901HST. Just doesn't sound right to me. Thanks
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    Oil question for 3901HST

    Roughly 1" above the recommended fill line on the dip stick located between your feet while seating in the operators seat.
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    Oil question for 3901HST

    Thanks for the reply. So if you overfill the reservoir which is the best drain plug to remove the excess oil?
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    Oil question for 3901HST

    Guys Here is a crazy question I'm sure. Is the oil in HST transmission and the rest of hydraulic system the same type? Thank you
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    Engine dies on new tractor

    Thanks Teg: Right at 200. :-) Now that you mentioned it I recall the driver who delivered last week pointing that out. Ill give it a try and let you know.