What to do for major service on B6100E?

[RSS]

I just bought a B6100E which I'd like to service properly before using it.

Hour meter shows 374 hours, so it must have broken about 20 years ago at the latest. According to seller on internet auction everyting works (Yeah, I was brave and bought it unseen as it's about six hours away from me and the price was worth the risk), so we'll assume that it runs okay until I get my hands on it next week.

I'm okay with 4 and 2 stroke petrol engines in cars, outboards and push mowers, to the extent that I can rebuild those engines, but I have no experience with diesels.

I want to give it a major service to deal with everything that might have been, and probably was, neglected. I figure I should drain, flush and change all engine, transmission, hydraulic and coolant fluids and repeat that after a few hours work to get most of the gunge out; run injector cleaner for a while; change all fuel, oil and air filters; grease everything I can find that can be greased; and replace any suspect hoses. Is that the right way to go?

Should I check and adjust tappets (maybe called valve lifter clearance in US?) and, if so, does anyone know the gap? Is it done with motor hot or cold, and running or stopped?

If brakes and steering work okay, is that enough?

Thanks for any advice, and for a great forum.

 

[B7100]

I just bought a B6100E which I'd like to service properly before using it.

Hour meter shows 374 hours, so it must have broken about 20 years ago at the latest. According to seller on internet auction everyting works (Yeah, I was brave and bought it unseen as it's about six hours away from me and the price was worth the risk), so we'll assume that it runs okay until I get my hands on it next week.

I'm okay with 4 and 2 stroke petrol engines in cars, outboards and push mowers, to the extent that I can rebuild those engines, but I have no experience with diesels.

I want to give it a major service to deal with everything that might have been, and probably was, neglected. I figure I should drain, flush and change all engine, transmission, hydraulic and coolant fluids and repeat that after a few hours work to get most of the gunge out; run injector cleaner for a while; change all fuel, oil and air filters; grease everything I can find that can be greased; and replace any suspect hoses. Is that the right way to go?

Should I check and adjust tappets (maybe called valve lifter clearance in US?) and, if so, does anyone know the gap? Is it done with motor hot or cold, and running or stopped?

If brakes and steering work okay, is that enough?



Thanks for any advice, and for a great forum.

You should really get an owners manual before you start,you can DL one and a service manual from the link..The B5100.B6100,B 7100 should cover your tractor.

http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoInde...s/&AutoIndex=e54311b2d997473897c9d17dbfe8b5c4

 

[meanjean]

Congrats on the new ride, let's see a pic!

A "once over" is a good start.
Make a check list and take your time.
Don't forget the throw out bearring on the clutch.
Check the battery for strength.
While you're at it, check the main ground. Than is a familiar problem on older machines.

Next you should:
-find a parts dealer
-buy implements!!

Will it be strictly for mowing or have you got other uses for it?

 

[Eric McCarthy]

I agree with the other fellas and so far it sounds like your on the right track. I have a B6100E and have had to do a bunch of stuff to mine over the years.

 

[RSS]

You should really get an owners manual before you start,you can DL one and a service manual from the link..The B5100.B6100,B 7100 should cover your tractor.

http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoInde...s/&AutoIndex=e54311b2d997473897c9d17dbfe8b5c4

Perfect!

Thank you.

 

[RSS]

Congrats on the new ride, let's see a pic!

Pix here. Cliick image for nice big pic. http://www.sunriseag.com.au/print_product.aspx?productid=469&typeid=1
Auction price plus tax etc I paid was a bit under $2,500 rather than $4,400 in link.

A "once over" is a good start.
Make a check list and take your time.
Don't forget the throw out bearring on the clutch.
Check the battery for strength.
While you're at it, check the main ground. Than is a familiar problem on older machines.

Thanks for the extra info.

Next you should:
-find a parts dealer

Already done. Kubota dealer has all the filters etc I need.

-buy implements!!

Yes. I've got into tractors at just the right time. There's nothing much in hardware or auto stores in the way of tools that I need or want any more.

Will it be strictly for mowing or have you got other uses for it?

I doubt it'll ever be used for mowing.

We've just moved into a new house on a big block. Garden beds need to be ripped. Lots of soil, mulch etc to be moved and spread. Lots of post holes and hundreds of plant holes to be augered. Gravel drive is formed but needs to be levelled and compacted, and then maintained. Heavy sleepers etc to be lifted and moved.

I was thinking about a garden tractor as compact tractors at a suitable price for what I want seem to be pretty rare here, but they don't have PTOs or 3 point linkages. Then this one came up and seemed worth the risk. I'll know in a few days when it arrives.

 

[RSS]

I agree with the other fellas and so far it sounds like your on the right track. I have a B6100E and have had to do a bunch of stuff to mine over the years.

Thanks.

I'm hoping I don't have to do a bunch of stuff, but I'm sort of expecting it.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Mine was nickle and dime stuff I kinda let get away from me over the years. New tires on the rear and ballasted. New breaks, two new turn buckles. New steering box after leaving the cover cap of the wheel like an idiot for a while. etc etc etc....