Snow Kubota snowblade problem

pajohn · Dec 25, 2012

Today I was plowing snow when my snow blades electric lift actuator on my RTV quit working in the full up position.
I tried to get it moving by moving the rocker switch. Nothing happened. It's stuck in the up position? I wonder if its the electric motor or the switch. Any thoughts out there? Any experience with this Kubota 72" snow blade
PA, John

AStanton · Dec 25, 2012

I don't have one, but have had a few plow blades in the past. First start by checking the connections and make sure they are clean. Then give em some of the special grease for electrical components. Thinking computers, I would unplug the battery then reattach it.
Good Luck.

94BULLITT · Dec 25, 2012

Check your fuses. Get someone to work the switch and check with a test light to see if you have power going to the actuator.

murphy1244 · Dec 25, 2012

And check grounds.

Ken45101 · Dec 26, 2012

If the simple checks fail, get a voltmeter and see if you have 12v at the motor. If not, work your way back to see where the voltage disappears.

I had the connector fail on mine, I replaced it with a flat 4 prong trailer light connector.

94BULLITT · Dec 26, 2012

Did you find out what is wrong with it?

timswi · Dec 26, 2012

PA said:
Today I was plowing snow when my snow blades electric lift actuator on my RTV quit working in the full up position.
I tried to get it moving by moving the rocker switch. Nothing happened. It's stuck in the up position? I wonder if its the electric motor or the switch. Any thoughts out there? Any experience with this Kubota 72" snow blade
PA, John

Mine did the same thing...The fuse blew out...It's hard to hear the actuator hit dead top and holding the rocker will blow the fuse.

pajohn · Dec 27, 2012

Thanks guys for you insight into my Kubota snow blade problem. I checked all fuses in the fuse box for continuity and visually inspected them. All were good. While closing the bed I noticed a wire coming from the battery? Behold, there was a 25 A fuse located in a wire connected foward to the snow blade actuator. I now have a life time supply of these special fuses for $14.95. And yes, it was burned out and all is working today.

PA, John

94BULLITT · Dec 27, 2012

Glad to hear you gor it going. Be sure those fuses say buss or little on them. There are counterfit fuses out there and they will not blow, they will cause a fire.