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    Kx161s short to ground

    The lamp idea I got from YouTub Thats an idea. i tell you what its just erupting with fun over here lol. The fuse cover on the machine indicates a 10 amp for the circuit tho. i think the wiring is all original. the manual that came with the machine is for a slightly different model i think.
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    Kx161s short to ground

    Great advice. I was mentally wore out after yesterday. That will help me stay organized and systematically check all the components that run thru the circuit. I have the hard copy manual already and attached a picture in the Original Post. But it says the fuse for the panel is a 5amp. But the...
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    Kx161s short to ground

    Sorry if I’m rambling it’s been a long past couple of days. I’ll try to keep it as short and direct as possible. machine ran fine when I turned it off. Two days ago. 2 hours later the switch was dead. The 50amp slow burn fuse was blown. Next day I was able to use a test light in place of the...
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    Kx final drive inspection plate removal

    I'm not trying to high jack anybodies forum/site, just share info. Kubota are typically good machines regardless of product line. Any way, I did find an answer. There is a wire running between the "thrust plate" and the case itself. You access it threw the drain plugs and pull it out. Hope...
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    Kx final drive inspection plate removal

    Thanks for the quick response. I knew there was a small number of mini ex owners here and it was primarily tractor owners but I thought I would fly my orange flag, too. Ill probably end up calling the service dept back and verify his instruction. I just hate bothering folks like that. He did...
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    Kx final drive inspection plate removal

    Hello all I am working on a 121-3ss for a friend of the family. It has a locked up final drive. I took the whole assembly off and I'm having trouble taking the plate off the front(where the three drain plugs are). I called Kubota and order a service manual but it won't be in for a week. I...
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    Kx161-3 excavator cab glass replacement

    Hello all, I'm quickly learning that info for my ne to me kx161-3 isn't as available on the web as is my bobcat 743b(kubota powered BTW). Before I have to break down and purchase a service manual that cost as much as the replacement glass I bought, I thought I would trek through the...