M7040HD clutch Slipping ????

[Chicken-Farmer]

Did any of you M7040HD owners ever have any problems with the clutch slipping when in reverse? It works fine in forward but in reverse it just slips. I am a new Kubota owner, it was just delivered on Tuesday and was just wondering if the M7040s are noted to have clutch problems? I called my dealer and he just told me to bring it in as he has no idea without seeing it. So I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens. It is just frustrating to have to take it in already as it only has 10 hour on it.

 

[rbargeron]

Does this tractor have hydraulic shuttle? If so I think it has a wet clutch system - there's probably a separate pressure or linkage adjustment for the reverse position of the valve. Sounds like the hydraulic pressure on the reverse clutch stack is too low for some reason. Maybe bleeding off because the valve isn't stopping in the right spot. Maybe the linkage has gotten bent by something during use? Hope that's all it is.

 

[m7040]

dont worry just have the dealer adjust the linkage happened to me too

 

[Chicken-Farmer]

Yes it has a hydraulic shuttle. The shuttle was not working properly when the tractor was delivered last week. I called the dealer and he says he won't pick it up because the warranty don't cover pickup and delivery. Yes I understand that but my point is that it was not working when the tractor was delivered. Am I being unreasonable to ask to have it pickup and delivered because it was not working properly when the tractor left his lot??

 

[rbargeron]

It seems reasonable to ask the dealer to correct the problem, especially if it was delivered that way. He may not want to haul it back to his shop but at the least he should offer to send someone to your place and make the needed adjustments. Might be quick and easy.

 

[Glowplug]

I can't believe that! That's pretty poor customer service. He should at least come down and make some adjustments without charge. If he can't do that his only other option should be to pick it up and haul it back without charge. You're not being unreasonable AT ALL. He should've never delivered in that shape in the first place. When I first purchased my M7040 I had my dealer out at my place until 9pm when it was delivered going through everything and a couple of weeks later I had him back on a Sunday afternoon for a small problem. All done without charge!

BTW, I never had a similar problem to yours. Good luck!

 

[m7040]

I had this same problem after a few hours of service and dealer picked it up and fixed it. All it was some linkage adjustment and has been fine ever since. Dealers will be reimbursed for warranty expenses so dont understand this attitude. You may have to go complain to Kubota USA

 

[Muleskinner]

No problems with mine.

 

[keving]

No problems with mine. I agree with glowplug, your dealer is not providing quality customer service. My dealer would have sent out a tech or picked it back up and redelivered it without charge. Hammer the dealer...

 

[N80]

Agreed. If he delivered a defective machine, he should come pick it up.

On the other hand, how far are you from the dealer. If you are a long way away, I can see his point.

 

[Chicken-Farmer]

I hauled it in to the dealer last night(40 miles) and had the tech look at it. He checked the linkage and says it looks ok. It was almost quitting time when I got there so he told me he will work on it today. The tech was saying something about a value not functioning properly and he has to drop the fuel tank to get to it?? I also spoke with the sales guy and he said he will deliver it to my house when it is done. So I just hope the tech finds the problem soon as I miss my Bota already.

 

[Glowplug]

Keep us posted! That's a crying shame that you had to haul that big-A tractor in to the dealer yourself. I'd believe more likely that it was something simple causing the problem. Of course, I guess if there's a bad valve that's obscured by the fuel tank then you do what ya gotta do to get it fixed right. Like I said, let us know how it goes. Good luck!

 

[Chicken-Farmer]

Just a quick update. The dealer is getting a new linkage assembly or valve in. I didn't quite follow him on exactly what part it is but he just said Kubota was having some trouble with this part and they redesigned the part after my tractor was made. He said he will get it in and I should have my tractor back the first of the week. Did anyone of you have this problem with your M7040? My tractor is an 06 model.

 

[keving]

Did anyone of you have this problem with your M7040? My tractor is an 06 model.

No problem here...mine is an 06 model too...

 

[Muleskinner]

Just a quick update. The dealer is getting a new linkage assembly or valve in. I didn't quite follow him on exactly what part it is but he just said Kubota was having some trouble with this part and they redesigned the part after my tractor was made. He said he will get it in and I should have my tractor back the first of the week. Did anyone of you have this problem with your M7040? My tractor is an 06 model.

Chicken farmer. When your dealer gets it fixed, please do us all a favor and get the name and part number of the updated part.

 

[Chicken-Farmer]

Just got my tractor back yesterday. I wasn't at home when he brought the tractor back so I didn't have a chance yet to ask him for the actual part # but the last time I spoke with him on the phone he called it a shuttle update kit. I will post the part # if I can get it from my dealer.What fun to have my tractor back , I cut 3 acres of hay last night with it.