FYI (discovered 11/21/14)
If you have a 2660 and it's leaking oil, do yourself a favor and inspect the front of the oil pan just above the power steering fitting (when facing the tractor it is on your right hand side). If your unfortunate like me you will find that the 90 degree hydraulic ell fitting for the power steering has worn a hole into the oil pan. I suspect as the axle travels up and down the fitting makes contact with the oil pan. Right now mine is a pin hole leak but will require a new oil pan and a revised hose routing/fitting configuration. My 2010 BX has only 227 hours on it and I have already replaced the power steering hoses because they rubbed through. I was told by the dealer that it was a design flaw but of course it was not covered under warranty. Now I have a much bigger problem and I don't expect much help from my local dealer or Kubota for that matter even though in my opinion this is a major design flaw and could be remedied by using a different hydraulic fitting.
Finding the damage is not easy because the area is very tight and congested. First raise the hood and remove the grill/engine cover. Raise the front end of the tractor so you can get a better view. Use a rag to remove any grime around the front of the axle and right side steering hose fitting. With a flashlight inspect the front right corner of the oil pan for wear or indentation. You best view of the front of the oil pan is from the front just over the front mounting plate used for a brush guard or weights.
If you have a 2660 and it's leaking oil, do yourself a favor and inspect the front of the oil pan just above the power steering fitting (when facing the tractor it is on your right hand side). If your unfortunate like me you will find that the 90 degree hydraulic ell fitting for the power steering has worn a hole into the oil pan. I suspect as the axle travels up and down the fitting makes contact with the oil pan. Right now mine is a pin hole leak but will require a new oil pan and a revised hose routing/fitting configuration. My 2010 BX has only 227 hours on it and I have already replaced the power steering hoses because they rubbed through. I was told by the dealer that it was a design flaw but of course it was not covered under warranty. Now I have a much bigger problem and I don't expect much help from my local dealer or Kubota for that matter even though in my opinion this is a major design flaw and could be remedied by using a different hydraulic fitting.
Finding the damage is not easy because the area is very tight and congested. First raise the hood and remove the grill/engine cover. Raise the front end of the tractor so you can get a better view. Use a rag to remove any grime around the front of the axle and right side steering hose fitting. With a flashlight inspect the front right corner of the oil pan for wear or indentation. You best view of the front of the oil pan is from the front just over the front mounting plate used for a brush guard or weights.
