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dieselbob69
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Re: New 2016 Kubota BX1870 w/MMM & FEL- first impressions and any problems....
Oh goody, 228 hrs or so, took off deck to see how POR-15 holding up and clean/grease, put sharp blades on. POR-15 was peeling in some spots, so I took pressure washer and cleaned all the POR-15 off. After I took blades off I removed cups to clean any buildup in them, and found something that concerned me on all 3 bearing housings (silver) the 2 outer part#'s are K5221-71212 and the middle one is K53713411-3. What is concerning to me is it looks like there are cracks running vertically in the taper part of housing on all 3. I grease them every 5 mowings (about 1-3/4-2 hrs each time to mow). I will take photos to dealer and see if it's a common issue, design flaw, or something that happens and not to worry about it(hoping for the latter).
Oh goody, 228 hrs or so, took off deck to see how POR-15 holding up and clean/grease, put sharp blades on. POR-15 was peeling in some spots, so I took pressure washer and cleaned all the POR-15 off. After I took blades off I removed cups to clean any buildup in them, and found something that concerned me on all 3 bearing housings (silver) the 2 outer part#'s are K5221-71212 and the middle one is K53713411-3. What is concerning to me is it looks like there are cracks running vertically in the taper part of housing on all 3. I grease them every 5 mowings (about 1-3/4-2 hrs each time to mow). I will take photos to dealer and see if it's a common issue, design flaw, or something that happens and not to worry about it(hoping for the latter).