Posting here to see if I'm starting threads or posting correctly for this forum. I realize the title of the forum has tractor in it, and that is probably the primary topic of this forum. But I've posted numerous questions about a newly acquired RTV400ci UTV that I'm doing repair work on, and have only gotten a response from one member, the moderator. Is this an unpopular model and few or nobody else have them, or do they never break down (unlilkely), or am I asking stupid (I don't think they are) questions? Looks like my posts have numerous views but as I say, no responses. If I'm doing something wrong, let me know.
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Welcome aboard! There's no problem with how you ask questions. The titles do make a difference, and yours mention the issue up front. I often skip threads that have a title like Need Help or Piston Rings without mentioning what with / what for.
People here are more courteous and helpful than those on some other boards. I'm sure that anyone who can assist well do so when the see the threads. My guess is that there just aren't many people here with that model UTV (or not many who have worked on them).
People here are more courteous and helpful than those on some other boards. I'm sure that anyone who can assist well do so when the see the threads. My guess is that there just aren't many people here with that model UTV (or not many who have worked on them).
I'm certainly appreciative of your response to, at least, let me know that other members are seeing my posts.
I doubt I have ever started a thread here, always been able to find the answer or suggestion I was looking for.
Now I have four pieces of Kubota equipment, three of which are old, to service and maintain.
I may have to start posting some.
Now I have four pieces of Kubota equipment, three of which are old, to service and maintain.
I may have to start posting some.
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I see one other thread that you have started that discusses the problem on your UTV.
www.orangetractortalks.com
The person trying to help you is a skilled person with access to many resources. Therefore, most other members will just stay out of the way unless they have specific knowledge about your situation.
He has asked twice for the serial number of the VEHICLE not the engine. With that vehicle serial number he will be able to identify which specific engine you have. The serial number of the engine is NOT that helpful since Kubota doesn’t track that serial number in their manuals or parts list.
I suggest that you provide the serial number for the UTV and you may even want to place the name like with the “at” symbol in front like this @quawk
That sends an alert that they have been mentioned and a link to the thread.
Since that person (NIW) is a moderator and it is spring in Idaho he may be very busy and not able to read everything that is posted so that alert will help him see you provided the information he required.
You should see a bell in the upper right corner and a red circle with a number that is the alert from above.
I know nothing about your problem so would not comment on that but do recall seeing a Subaru engine being discussed for poor performance
www.orangetractortalks.com
2012 RTV400 CI no compression
New to this forum and to Kubota ownership. Have joined looking for help and advice on a newly acquired Kubota RTV400 ci. Was purchased at a consignment aucion in non running condition. I knew and was able to discuss with the consigner about the machine. Had quit on him while doing chores on his...
www.orangetractortalks.com
The person trying to help you is a skilled person with access to many resources. Therefore, most other members will just stay out of the way unless they have specific knowledge about your situation.
He has asked twice for the serial number of the VEHICLE not the engine. With that vehicle serial number he will be able to identify which specific engine you have. The serial number of the engine is NOT that helpful since Kubota doesn’t track that serial number in their manuals or parts list.
I suggest that you provide the serial number for the UTV and you may even want to place the name like with the “at” symbol in front like this @quawk
That sends an alert that they have been mentioned and a link to the thread.
Since that person (NIW) is a moderator and it is spring in Idaho he may be very busy and not able to read everything that is posted so that alert will help him see you provided the information he required.
You should see a bell in the upper right corner and a red circle with a number that is the alert from above.
I know nothing about your problem so would not comment on that but do recall seeing a Subaru engine being discussed for poor performance
2010 RTV 500 repairs
Good afternoon, new member to the forum. I'm in the throws of repairing a 2010 RTV 500 I purchased and I thought it might be helpful (for myself and others) if I posted about my "journey". I bought this machine from a public school auction. Had a good battery and turned over ok but wouldn't...
www.orangetractortalks.com
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I'll agree with what Chim said - we all see the posts.
Unfortunately - this is a "tractor forum" - while Kubota makes everything from hay bailers and UTV's, they rarely come into the mix.
And since it is somewhat a rare bird - many will not have a comment.
Looking at the same Messicks sight you are looking at - is this it by chance?
I will post the serial number of the unit (side x side) as you suggest. I do understand the alert notifications that shows up at the bell icon on forums such as this, and watch for them. Thanks for your help.I see one other thread that you have started that discusses the problem on your UTV.
2012 RTV400 CI no compression
New to this forum and to Kubota ownership. Have joined looking for help and advice on a newly acquired Kubota RTV400 ci. Was purchased at a consignment aucion in non running condition. I knew and was able to discuss with the consigner about the machine. Had quit on him while doing chores on his...
The person trying to help you is a skilled person with access to many resources. Therefore, most other members will just stay out of the way unless they have specific knowledge about your situation.
He has asked twice for the serial number of the VEHICLE not the engine. With that vehicle serial number he will be able to identify which specific engine you have. The serial number of the engine is NOT that helpful since Kubota doesn’t track that serial number in their manuals or parts list.
I suggest that you provide the serial number for the UTV and you may even want to place the name like with the “at” symbol in front like this @quawk
That sends an alert that they have been mentioned and a link to the thread.
Since that person (NIW) is a moderator and it is spring in Idaho he may be very busy and not able to read everything that is posted so that alert will help him see you provided the information he required.
You should see a bell in the upper right corner and a red circle with a number that is the alert from above.
I know nothing about your problem so would not comment on that but do recall seeing a Subaru engine being discussed for poor performance
2010 RTV 500 repairs
Good afternoon, new member to the forum. I'm in the throws of repairing a 2010 RTV 500 I purchased and I thought it might be helpful (for myself and others) if I posted about my "journey". I bought this machine from a public school auction. Had a good battery and turned over ok but wouldn't...
It is. And upon further research about this cam/ ACR automatic compression release, I've found that early cams did not have this feature, and later was superseded by a cam and different part number that did have these additional parts to provide the automatic compression release. As I mentioned in my previous post, I wondered if there simply weren't that many members on this forum that had this machine, and therefore not much, if any experience with them. I have figured out the engine problem and have it back together and starting and running properly, but now am on to a centrifugal clutch engagement/sticking problem. Grinds badly when trying to shift from neutral into forward or reverse. Seems like the one-way bearing is not allowing the centrifugal clutch output shaft to turn freely in the clockwise direction as it is supposed to. Have another thread started about this.And since it is somewhat a rare bird - many will not have a comment.
Looking at the same Messicks sight you are looking at - is this it by chance?
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Yes, I asked for a serial number and never got a reply?
I don't know a ton about the RTV's, but I do know enough to be dangerous.
I don't know a ton about the RTV's, but I do know enough to be dangerous.
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Welcome aboard. Folks here are very friendly and helpful.
I would like to mention that the use of paragraphs would make your posts more readable. As is, they present as a wall of text that can be hard to wade thru. The clearer, more precise and detailed a post is, the more likely it will be answered.
While RTVs, Zero Turn Mowers (ZTMs) and skid steer are discussed, that particular one probably is rare, as already mentioned by others. NIW is your best chance of getting info on this one. Provide him with the requested information.
I would like to mention that the use of paragraphs would make your posts more readable. As is, they present as a wall of text that can be hard to wade thru. The clearer, more precise and detailed a post is, the more likely it will be answered.
Will try to improve my posting technique and use paragraphs. I understand how this may be more readable. As I mentioned previously, I wondered if lack of responses was that few or nobody else even had one of these machines.
The serial number for the machine itself is 13160 and as previously posted is a 2012 Kubota RTV400ci. This may be a little after the fact now, as I have figured out both the engine and clutch problems, and it is now starting, running, and driving fine now. A couple of questions I've asked in prior posts is what does the ci in the model title of this machine stand for. And also, most other makes refer to this type of machine as UTV, utility vehicle. What does the RTV stand for, recreational vehicle, by chance?
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I can't tell you what the ci stands for, I've never seen anything documented about the letters.
There was only 2 models in that version:
RTV400CI-A/H Orange model ATV/HDWS
RTV400CIR-A/H Realtree Hardwoods Camo model ATV/HDWS
So what does the A/H stand for. It shows up when you are looking at parts diagrams
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Don't know I have never seen documentation on it.
Guess would be Auto / Hydro.
This was their first model and they changed a lot over the years.
There are other forums that are more devoted to UTV/RTV vehicles. I have sent you a "conversation" (the little envelope in the upper right-hand corner of the page suggesting one I know of.
I get the impression that you kind of like answers to your direct question.
Simple answer. Yes, you are correct. Very few owners of the RTVs hanging out here (mostly tractors), even fewer for that specific model. And, as others noted, once NIW weighs in, we'd usually wait to see where that goes - he knows more than the rest of us combined. But if he asks a question and it goes unanswered, then we figure the original poster has disappeared and lose interest in the thread (that's a sure thread killer, not answering a sensible question that someone has asked).
As for what RTV means, google gave me this link: https://www.wickhamtractor.com/blog-posts/what-does-rtv-stand-for-in-kubota/
They claim it means "rugged terrain vehicle." I guess that's as good a story as any, but it sounds pretty stupid to me. Perhaps it does mean that, and some marketing weenie thought it was a good idea. Perhaps that's a backronym, and actually someone in marketing just thought RTV sounded good, then had to make up a reason.
Simple answer. Yes, you are correct. Very few owners of the RTVs hanging out here (mostly tractors), even fewer for that specific model. And, as others noted, once NIW weighs in, we'd usually wait to see where that goes - he knows more than the rest of us combined. But if he asks a question and it goes unanswered, then we figure the original poster has disappeared and lose interest in the thread (that's a sure thread killer, not answering a sensible question that someone has asked).
As for what RTV means, google gave me this link: https://www.wickhamtractor.com/blog-posts/what-does-rtv-stand-for-in-kubota/
They claim it means "rugged terrain vehicle." I guess that's as good a story as any, but it sounds pretty stupid to me. Perhaps it does mean that, and some marketing weenie thought it was a good idea. Perhaps that's a backronym, and actually someone in marketing just thought RTV sounded good, then had to make up a reason.
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Hahahah....great minds think alike!I thought this thread was going to be about starting thread with a tap or die thread cutting tool.
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I thought the same thing!!!!
