/w3tcompact/icons/hmm.gif I would talk to my dealer about fixing it under warranty. As long as you were not running over tree stumps or something like that I would think it would be covererd. Sounds like a part failure to me. Here is page 3 from Kubotas warranty.
Customer Responsibility
It is the customer’s responsibility to maintain the equipment in accordance with the
instructions provided in the Operator’s Manual. Kubota recommends that you keep
records and receipts; you may be asked to prove that the maintenance instructions
have been followed.
It is also your responsibility to operate the equipment in a safe manner, and for the use
for which it was designed. If a defect in materials or workmanship occurs, it is your
responsibility to cease operating the equipment until repairs are made. Damage which
occurs from continued operation may not be covered by this warranty. You
should contact your authorized Kubota dealer immediately so that repairs can be made
in a timely manner.
What This Warranty Covers
This warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship only.
This Warranty Does NOT Cover Failures Caused By:
abusive operation
natural calamities
unauthorized modifications
unauthorized repairs
non-Kubota parts
neglected maintenance (specified in Operator’s Manual)
unapproved attachments or usage which is contrary to the intended purpose
This Warranty Does Not Cover Replacement of Wear or Maintenance Items
(unless defective) Including, But NOT Limited To:
clutch and brake linings filters (air, fuel, oil)
light bulbs window glass
lubricants & coolants (unless used during an authorized repair)
belts cutting blades
bucket teeth injector nozzles
spark plugs
This Warranty Does Not Cover:
• Pickup or delivery of the equipment
• Rental of replacement equipment during the repair period
• Tires and tubes (covered by tire/tube mfg., see your Kubota dealer)
• Products which have been declared a total loss and subsequently salvaged
• Overtime labor charges
• Freight charges for replacement parts
• Travel time or mileage
