Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

The engine sounded like it had marbles rolling around inside - the valve clearances were ULTRA excessive, but a quick adjustment quieted things down nicely & the engine runs sweetly. The deck is a mess - it needs all new spindle bearings, new blades, & 2 deck hangers rewelded back on. The blades are SO BAD that they look like they were ready to disintegrate in hand grenade fashion at any time (I kid you not). The tractor loses speed going uphill or around turns, so I changed the hydro fluid with genuine Kubota fluid. Its not as bad, but could use improvement. I'll check the drive belt to see if it might be slipping, but have no other ideas on how to proceed if the belt tension is good - can anyone please give me some direction?

Thanks!
Marty

Thanks,

C

Good find by the way.

I went back to the Kubota dealership Friday to obtain all my parts (4 deck spindle bearings & 2 blades) for the whopping cost of $44. The counter man told me this tractor retailed for over $3200 back in 1999 WITHOUT the bagger!

I didn't get to work on it as my lawn was in dire need of a cut. I'll try to get some pics up later today...

Marty

I changed the hydro & differential fluids, cleaned the filter screen & no change. I checked the plastic idler & it was about 90% GONE. A new Kubota idler was installed ($45 for a plastic pulley - OUCH!) & that cured it. I have a few hours in this one, hence my absence lately - sorry it took so long to post a pic...

Marty