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Don't know if this has already been addressed or not, but I resolved my BX2370-1's stopping issue... The slow stopping is due to a shock absorber connected to the hst pedal mechanism. I simply removed that shock absorber completely. It now behaves like an hst should: it stops immediately after...

All: Don't know if anyone else reported on this, but I thought I would share what I saw today... I was at my local Kubota dealer today and saw a new BX2670-1 with the new drive-off mower deck. The mechanic came out and did a demo for a prospective buyer. I studied it a while and see how it...

I am in the process of researching snow blades for my BX2370. I'm pretty sure I want the 60" Kubota snow blade, however I don't know anything about the "quick hitch" (and sub-frame?) used. My BX was purchased without an FEL, and I may not ever buy one, but does the snow blade mounting interfere...

Hello all, I recently purchase a new BX2370-1 and am putting rear remotes on it. Once complete, I want to get a hydraulic top link and a hydraulic side link. I think it was CCM (whom I bought the htl for my M8540 years ago) who had the top-n-tilt packages. After searching the web, it looks like...

Well, it has been a few years since I posted here (except for a post or two a week or so ago). Been busy working, working on the house, etc., etc. Anyway, my M8540 has been serving me well but finally had to replace my riding mower... .. so, I "bought" a GR2120. Based on the specs, it seems...

Hello all, I recently bought a new BX (2370) and quickly discovered the "chaff in radiator" issues. I have been keeping the radiator clean by blowing from back (front) and/or vacuuming from behind the battery. I have read a lot of threads talking about how the BX is susceptible to this due to...

To make a LONG story short, I finally found in my owner's manual for my M8540 how the glow plugs operate. (Every diesel I have operated, you either turned the key to the left to turn on the glow plugs or they always came on in the "on" position of the key.) On my M8540, the glow plugs come on...

Saturday I did the 50 hour service on my M8540HD12-1. Piece of cake. Anyone that does their own oil changes on the family car should be at home changing the fluids on their Kubota. I pulled the two hydraulic filters and let them drain into a BIG plastic bin my wife had laying around. I then...

Hey everybody: Some of you have inquired about my ballast box and wanted to see some pictures. It took me a while to get all of the parts to it (one of the lift pins was missing), but today I finally got it together. I have not filled it with concrete yet, however I hooked it up and snapped a...

All: I started browsing Kubota's websites in other countries yesterday. They are pretty cool. You should check them out. Here is the global launch pad: kubota global site I have found screen savers, wallpaper (pictures), toys and of course, tractor info. I found it all really interesting...

Ever since I bought my new M9540HD12-1 I have been trying to get a parts manual and work shop manual. I ordered them the same day I ordered the tractor. A few days ago my dealer called and said the manuals were in. When I picked them up, I noticed the parts manual appeared to be for a cab, but...

I ask this out of curiosity, as I have no intention or need to get a 1000 RPM PTO. When buying my tractor, I had the option of buying the "Dual Speed PTO" for $1,100. Since I had no need for 1000 RPM PTO, I skipped that option and thought nothing of it. After I took delivery of my tractor and...

In preparation for my 50 hour service, I noticed in my service manual there are different engine oil API specs for EGR, Non-EGR, Internal EGR, External EGR, DPF engines. The verbiage of the manual some oils are good for one category of EGR but not good for the other category. (Sorry for being a...

I am getting ready to do my 50 hour service on my M8540. In the manual it states that the capacity of SUDT in the transmission is 64 quarts. For those that have done their own service, have you found the capacities in the owners manual to be fairly accurate? I am wondering if I will actually...

I finally got around to installing a couple of restrictive orifices on my hydraulic toplink today. MAN, what a difference that makes! Probably only needed one, but I put one on each line. I gave it a heavy workout today mowing a 300' ditch. Had to back into the ditch on each side. Mowed 6' at...

I ordered my tractor with the 3rd function control valve, however it took over a month after tractor delivery for the valve to arrive at the dealer. I got it home last night and thought I would share how the installation went. For those that are unfamiliar, the 3rd function control valve is the...

Hello all, I recently installed a 3rd function valve on my tractor so I can connect skid-steer hydraulic attachments. Since it has been a while since I rented one, can you refresh my memory on the quick disconnects on the skid-steer end? I need to know if it is 2 male, 2 female or 1 of each...

I have a Kubota M8540 with about 35 hours on it. When I was digging out some compacted dirt around the bucket linkage, I noticed there was some slack in the linkage pins. This seemed a little odd to me. I figured they would be tighter fitting that they appear. Wouldn't excess clearance between...

While mowing one of my pastures yesterday, I went through a small ditch with my rotary cutter and bent the two long steel braces that run from the top link down to the rear of the mower. The ditch is not very deep and I have traversed this many times with no issues, however I recently added a...

I thought I would share information about the Self Leveling Valve that I ordered with my FEL. I have seen questions raised about this valve and I had questions/concerns myself, prior to purchase. The Kubota Self Leveling Valve is a FEL valve that is in place of the standard FEL valve. It allows...

I recently installed a new Land Pride Quick Hitch on my tractor and thought I would share my experience with anyone who is curious about it... I have a Kubota M8540 which has a category II 3ph, therefore I purchased Land Pride's category II quick hitch (QH20). My first discovery is that the...

I have a Land Pride Category II Quick Hitch (QH20) on order. In preparation, I have been looking at the Quick-Hitch Operator's Manual from Land Prides website. As I am reading the implement setup (page 8), I see there are some bushings needed for the lower hitch pins. For implement that have...

Do any of you see a problem with me driving my new (M8540) tractor home from the dealer? We are waiting for a rotary cutter to show up. Once it does, I can take delivery of it and the tractor... however it will be sometime next week before a truck can be scheduled to have them deliver it. I...

I have a Scotts GT2554 riding mower. Scotts was the line of riding mowers that Home Depot sold a number of years ago. They were a joint effort between Home Depot, Scotts (fertilizer/seed) and John Deere. My first question is, is the the proper forum? I didn't see a "Scotts" forum. Probably...

Well, I never really posted anything when I ordered my tractor, but I figured I would now that is has finally arrived at the dealer from Kubota. I ordered an M8540HD12 with R4s, LA1353 FEL with Self Leveling Valve (I now see how this works) and 3rd Function Valve, 2 remotes and several other...

The "Almost made it" thread reminded me of two years ago. Literally mid-pour of my new house's foundation. One way in, one way out. More trucks waiting down the drive to finish loading the pumper. Eventually, all worked out... but it took some talking to get these guys motivated... Yes... it...