Kubota hydraulics question

jester7891 · Mar 18, 2011

I have a Kubota B7610 and just bought a used Danuser 3 point log splitter that hooks up to the hydraulics in the back of the tractor (people in the hydraulics section were helpful clarifying my concerns a few days ago about cycling the system). I am not a novice but clearly not an expert - you need to speak simply.

This is my new problem. While sitting on my tractor, there is a yellow dipstick indicator by my right foot. I believe this is for the hydraulic fluid - the manual that I was given does not say so specifically. I also believe that I can put hydraulic fluid into the tractor when I lift up the seat. Towards the back of the seat, there is an orange knob that can be pulled off easily. When I look into the chamber, I see no fluid. I spoke to one Kubota guy over the phone who said that the knob is usually yellow and not orange so I am obviously reluctant to poor in any hydraulic fluid. I spoke to my Kubota maintenance guy who is coming next week; I will not use the tractor until he examines and clarifies the problem unless somebody here can verify (I would feel better with a picture) that the orange knob is where the hydraulic fluid is to go. Thanks, John

art · Mar 18, 2011

jester7891 said:
I have a Kubota B7610 and just bought a used Danuser 3 point log splitter that hooks up to the hydraulics in the back of the tractor (people in the hydraulics section were helpful clarifying my concerns a few days ago about cycling the system). I am not a novice but clearly not an expert - you need to speak simply.

This is my new problem. While sitting on my tractor, there is a yellow dipstick indicator by my right foot. I believe this is for the hydraulic fluid - the manual that I was given does not say so specifically. I also believe that I can put hydraulic fluid into the tractor when I lift up the seat. Towards the back of the seat, there is an orange knob that can be pulled off easily. When I look into the chamber, I see no fluid. I spoke to one Kubota guy over the phone who said that the knob is usually yellow and not orange so I am obviously reluctant to poor in any hydraulic fluid. I spoke to my Kubota maintenance guy who is coming next week; I will not use the tractor until he examines and clarifies the problem unless somebody here can verify (I would feel better with a picture) that the orange knob is where the hydraulic fluid is to go. Thanks, John

The dipstick is for the rear end. the knob at the top is for the fill! To run the splitter, your asking for to much from to little.