This will be a bit long, please standby.
I really need some advice/help. I bought a 98 B2400 (1100hrs) off a guy on ebay and had it shipped to my local Bota dealer.
The dealer said that this was wrong.
1 Gearbox on belly mower dry and trashed. 1000 to rebuild.
2 Front wheels hard to turn and it needs new grease.
Grease turns out to be 80/90hypoid oil. Which sounds wierd to me. To me grease is grease and oil is oil.
3 Needs new hubs. Now this I can see somewhat as the top of the rear tires are bowed if looking from the back. The mechanic stuck a key in between the axle and the hub. There is a definite gap. The previous owner said just to install the shim kit.
4 Needs a new starter. But its starts and I have seen on the net about the switch/safety ckt contacts being the culprit.
5 One of the loader Q/D fittings is leaking. This I can see and the previous owner mentioned. That should be ~10part.
1 Anyone ever rebuild the mower gearbox or replace a gearbox?
2 I looked on the net and seems the B series have some issues with seals on the front end. Also what is better udt or 80/90 for the front end.?
3 How long should hubs last? I have priced them already and it looks about 350 for parts. They don't look too hard to replace. Or should I just shim it?
Also mention about new improved hubs?
4 Starter is about 250 but I will definitely take it apart and check the wiring before I replace it.
5 The q/d fitting looks lvery easy, but there was mention about having to convert it over to the new style.?
I am very suspicious of the dealer and somewhat of the previous owner.
To say I am disappointed is an understatement.
I appreciate any advice.
Mike
Sorry about the long rant.
I really need some advice/help. I bought a 98 B2400 (1100hrs) off a guy on ebay and had it shipped to my local Bota dealer.
The dealer said that this was wrong.
1 Gearbox on belly mower dry and trashed. 1000 to rebuild.
2 Front wheels hard to turn and it needs new grease.
Grease turns out to be 80/90hypoid oil. Which sounds wierd to me. To me grease is grease and oil is oil.
3 Needs new hubs. Now this I can see somewhat as the top of the rear tires are bowed if looking from the back. The mechanic stuck a key in between the axle and the hub. There is a definite gap. The previous owner said just to install the shim kit.
4 Needs a new starter. But its starts and I have seen on the net about the switch/safety ckt contacts being the culprit.
5 One of the loader Q/D fittings is leaking. This I can see and the previous owner mentioned. That should be ~10part.
1 Anyone ever rebuild the mower gearbox or replace a gearbox?
2 I looked on the net and seems the B series have some issues with seals on the front end. Also what is better udt or 80/90 for the front end.?
3 How long should hubs last? I have priced them already and it looks about 350 for parts. They don't look too hard to replace. Or should I just shim it?
Also mention about new improved hubs?
4 Starter is about 250 but I will definitely take it apart and check the wiring before I replace it.
5 The q/d fitting looks lvery easy, but there was mention about having to convert it over to the new style.?
I am very suspicious of the dealer and somewhat of the previous owner.
To say I am disappointed is an understatement.
I appreciate any advice.
Mike
Sorry about the long rant.
