Hi all,
New member here and have very little knowledge with Kubota equipment. I'm mechanically capable and can perform most of my own maintenance and trying to get the unit operational again for my kids help out with the grass mowing this summer. A new ZD1211 was ordered and received last year after almost a year wait!!
Ok so the patient is a ZD28 with a left side axle assy that is not driving properly so looking for advise on where to start on repairs. Unit is I think is a first gen unit (no roll bar) approximately 2006. The unit has 20,690 hours and has had regular oil/filter changes on the engine, however I do not believe the HST unit or fluid has ever been serviced!!!!!
I've started the disassembly process and so far have noted the following;
Left side drive axle, dry outer casing without signs of leaks, minimal oil drained approximately 2 tbsp of oil in axle assy when drained, black fluid, minimal particles. Right side drive axle, signs of outer casing with some fluid stains, axle reservoir appeared full, fluid black. Main HST fluid drained, fluid black with some sheen to it, some flakes/shavings found in drain pan. Strainer removed and some shavings found on screen.
Question is whether to try to flush the hydraulic system out replace just the left axle assy, left control valve assy or both? The weird thing is that the unit worked fine (other than a couple of no start conditions in the previous summer) until I went to move it after storage and it would not steer properly.
Hoping someone on here may be able to help provide a plan of attack on this repair as I assume the whole hydraulic system should be flushed prior to part replacements.
New member here and have very little knowledge with Kubota equipment. I'm mechanically capable and can perform most of my own maintenance and trying to get the unit operational again for my kids help out with the grass mowing this summer. A new ZD1211 was ordered and received last year after almost a year wait!!
Ok so the patient is a ZD28 with a left side axle assy that is not driving properly so looking for advise on where to start on repairs. Unit is I think is a first gen unit (no roll bar) approximately 2006. The unit has 20,690 hours and has had regular oil/filter changes on the engine, however I do not believe the HST unit or fluid has ever been serviced!!!!!
I've started the disassembly process and so far have noted the following;
Left side drive axle, dry outer casing without signs of leaks, minimal oil drained approximately 2 tbsp of oil in axle assy when drained, black fluid, minimal particles. Right side drive axle, signs of outer casing with some fluid stains, axle reservoir appeared full, fluid black. Main HST fluid drained, fluid black with some sheen to it, some flakes/shavings found in drain pan. Strainer removed and some shavings found on screen.
Question is whether to try to flush the hydraulic system out replace just the left axle assy, left control valve assy or both? The weird thing is that the unit worked fine (other than a couple of no start conditions in the previous summer) until I went to move it after storage and it would not steer properly.
Hoping someone on here may be able to help provide a plan of attack on this repair as I assume the whole hydraulic system should be flushed prior to part replacements.
