Bad Belt Latch
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kubotasam
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A few years ago I bought a B7500 that had the same problem. I purchased a short seat belt extender that had the same size buckle end as the tractor. I cut the plastic off the Kubota seatbelt end that would not work. I bolted the extender to the tractor seatbelt end I had just cut the plastic from. I am sorry I do not remember if there was a hole to use for the bolt or if I needed to drill it.
KubotaHawg
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Glad I looked through threads before starting a new thread on the same subject.
Mine hasn't been used in years, the release button won't depress--was this way when I bought '06 model 4 years ago I doubt previous owner ever used it.
Now that I am getting a little older and maybe a little wiser (or less stupid/more careful), and am doing a lot of work in the woods on some fairly steep trails bush hogging, moving down trees, I realized I need to fix it and USE IT.
My question is: will PB Blaster sprayed into the latch damage the plastic parts? That was my thought as the easiest thing to try first. Of course just buying the new assembly and just bolting on would be easiest but I'm a cheap ba$tard and would rather fix something if possible.
Mine hasn't been used in years, the release button won't depress--was this way when I bought '06 model 4 years ago I doubt previous owner ever used it.
Now that I am getting a little older and maybe a little wiser (or less stupid/more careful), and am doing a lot of work in the woods on some fairly steep trails bush hogging, moving down trees, I realized I need to fix it and USE IT.
My question is: will PB Blaster sprayed into the latch damage the plastic parts? That was my thought as the easiest thing to try first. Of course just buying the new assembly and just bolting on would be easiest but I'm a cheap ba$tard and would rather fix something if possible.
I shot Sea Foam Deep Creep into it. Maybe something will happen.
Here are two facts that don't go together:
1) Kubota put 5 safety switches on this mower.
2) They don't sell replacement seat belts.
I guess after the lawyers made them put the safety switches on the mower, they went out and got drunk.
Here are two facts that don't go together:
1) Kubota put 5 safety switches on this mower.
2) They don't sell replacement seat belts.
I guess after the lawyers made them put the safety switches on the mower, they went out and got drunk.
Most two piece buckle covers snap together with locking tabs. Locate the tabs and release them.
Dan
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might try 2, thin but WIDE bladed screwdrivers. on opposite sides,twist and see if it releases the 'pins' from the 'sockets'. In your picture you can almost see the pin, maybe 1/2" down from the joint I'd think maybe 4 pins,2 per side ?
one of those 'need to see it ,to fix it' problems.....
one of those 'need to see it ,to fix it' problems.....
whitetiger
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I was thinking they got drunk and then added all the safety features.
Whitetiger, I can't thank you enough for pointing that out. I must have been crazy, thinking seat belts would be on the seat page. Now that I look back on it, I realize how ridiculous that was.
I found the seat belt, and it's about $109. Maybe I should look for the part I need instead of a whole seat belt, to save money.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Whew. Made myself laugh.
Thanks for the suggestion about the screwdrivers, Jay. I didn't post that picture to show details about the part, except the lack of screws. You did a great job, picking out that detail.
Now that I know the belt can be bought, I can try to open it without fear that I can't replace it if I destroy it.
I found the seat belt, and it's about $109. Maybe I should look for the part I need instead of a whole seat belt, to save money.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Whew. Made myself laugh.
Thanks for the suggestion about the screwdrivers, Jay. I didn't post that picture to show details about the part, except the lack of screws. You did a great job, picking out that detail.
Now that I know the belt can be bought, I can try to open it without fear that I can't replace it if I destroy it.
ChiefWebb
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I tapped mine a bunch then sprayed compressed air inside and then finally sprayed PB Blaster in it and everything started to work again. Lubricant had no affect on the plastic.
I will remove it from the mower, look inside with an otoscope, try to clean it out if needed, beat on it, and blow air through it. If I have to take it apart, I will. If all this doesn't work, I'll put a big patch of Velcro on the tractor seat and buy some Velcro pants.
It's remarkable that Kubota needs so many different belt models to do one job on similar pieces of equipment.
It's remarkable that Kubota needs so many different belt models to do one job on similar pieces of equipment.
In case anyone cares, I got around to removing the old belt. I was able to open the latch by pulling on the plastic case until it snapped open. I think it could be pushed back together, but I have not tried.
I have not tried because the inside of this thing is mostly rust. There is no conceivable way to get it to work again. Rather than play around experimenting with aftermarket belts, I ordered a new Kubota part. I took my wife out to lunch yesterday, and they nailed us for $108, so I guess I should not be too upset about paying a lot for a safety belt.
The price I was complaining about originally now looks very good. It's a lot higher this year!
This mower really needs a safety belt, because there is nothing between me and the front of the mower. In the unlikely event the mower stopped suddenly, only a belt could prevent me from pitching forward. Not like a tractor, which has a steering wheel in the way.
I have not tried because the inside of this thing is mostly rust. There is no conceivable way to get it to work again. Rather than play around experimenting with aftermarket belts, I ordered a new Kubota part. I took my wife out to lunch yesterday, and they nailed us for $108, so I guess I should not be too upset about paying a lot for a safety belt.
The price I was complaining about originally now looks very good. It's a lot higher this year!
This mower really needs a safety belt, because there is nothing between me and the front of the mower. In the unlikely event the mower stopped suddenly, only a belt could prevent me from pitching forward. Not like a tractor, which has a steering wheel in the way.
Before buying a belt, ask the dealer if it will be a warranty item. I know in the automobile world, if a belt or buckle fails they often pay for a new part, much cheaper than a ambulance chasing lawsuit. The one area 'goodwill' is often forever.
I replaced mine with an eBay model, about $35 today. Hasn't let me down yet. Check how it attaches.
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