Mower deck height moving
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My 2370 has been doing the same thing and i have no idea why. It only has 48hrs on it and maybe 10 of those hrs are mowing. Im gonna craw under it this week and take a peek and see if i cant figure it out. I know its under warranty but id hate to take it in if its a simply fix/solution that i can make.
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See thats the problem, if you guys cut your grass like the OL does shes not happy unless she can see the worms arses,, and thats why I have to replace the wheels every year because she figured out how to lower the deck to mud high 
On new machines, with the same complaints, we have removed the paint from the #160 steps to create a better bite.
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Learned a long time ago I am better off mowing myself . I don't have to repair or replace blades after wife mowed. Besides it frees her up to work on the honey do list. That said I'm pretty sure it's mechanical not operator error. Thanks for the info. I will have dealer mechanic look at it when the come out for a couple other problems that have surfaced.
Op, i got mine apart and removed the paint as suggested. Ill let ya know if thats the fix or not. Everything else was TIGHT so im assuming this will do the trick.
I had the same problem with my 2370 last summer when it was new. The dealer replaced the step thing in the picture above because the original one was wore already. That one lasted about a month and it started doing it again. Dealer came and got it and said the new one was already wore down. They put another new one in and this time they heat treated it. Dealer said they seemed soft to him. It's been almost a year and so far it has not moved while mowing and the knob seems easier to adjust too.
Hi All,
The design of the lifting and setting of mower on BX is a bad one. It will create problems and need constant adjustments. Mine is reasonably working after I modified the adjusting bolt to high tensile, welded two nuts on the fork and polish and grease the side of the arm it is in contact. But it is a stuff up and I told Kubota last year. Regards Frank
The design of the lifting and setting of mower on BX is a bad one. It will create problems and need constant adjustments. Mine is reasonably working after I modified the adjusting bolt to high tensile, welded two nuts on the fork and polish and grease the side of the arm it is in contact. But it is a stuff up and I told Kubota last year. Regards Frank
Im not quite sure yet. Ive only mowed with it once since i removed the paint. Im pretty sure the mower height stayed where i set it the last outing, but i wanna mow with it a couple more times to be sure it fixed the issue before i claim it was a definite fix.
Decided to take mine apart and clean paint off. What a pain in the rear. I hope l never have any big issues that require me to have to dig onto that section . Could not even see the path of the shaft through. Managed to get under the tractor and get it off . Covered in paint. Minor gauling. Cleaned and installed. Thunder storms and rain today might get out and mow Saturday.
I should have blocked it up and removed rear tire. I'm left handed and had to use my right to take off and put on as my left arm was pinned against tire. What I don't understand is there aversion to using lock washers on small bolts. Had to replace nuts and washers on 3 of 4 bolts to the seat.if they don't want lw then why not lock nuts?
Ok, so i mowed again today, about 2acres. The mower height still moves on me after the paint removal. It only moved on me twice 1 click which is a lot better then it was but its still not 100% correct. I guess i gotta call kubota monday.
Did not fix my problem either. Actually set the height I watched as lowered the the deck and can see it move a notch. Thought perhaps it was hitting anti scalp wheels and pushing up but it is not. Going to have to load it up and take to the dealer.
Dropped off my bx at the dealer today. Service manager claims he has never heard of this issue. Makes me feel very confident the problem will get resolved... i guess ill just have to wait and see.
Groomer buck tell them to put a new step thing on but harden it with a torch first. It's been almost a year now and mine hasn't moved at all .
Ok thanks for the tip. Ill call them up tomorrow and give them this recommendation.
Just got the little bx back from the dealer today and mowed 2acres with it and the mower deck stayed where i set it!
The dealer said the regional rep told them the notches on the cam are not deep enough so they have been taking a die grinder and making the groves/steps deeper on the cam. The dealer also told me there is an updated nut that they installed that kubota has been using as part of the remedy.
The dealer said the regional rep told them the notches on the cam are not deep enough so they have been taking a die grinder and making the groves/steps deeper on the cam. The dealer also told me there is an updated nut that they installed that kubota has been using as part of the remedy.