New 3038H

[Hornetsnest]

Hey ya'll just wanted to introduce myself and my new 3038H (Tier III). Got the std FEL, and a grapple bucket, pallet forks, and box blade. I have about 10hrs on it in the first week. So far so good. We bought a small abandoned farm and we will be working to rehab it over time. Right now I have mountains of brush and saplings that I've trimmed back that were encroaching on the 5 acre pasture.

Local dealer was abut $1000 more than a dealer 2 hours away who gave me free delivery (and a tank of gas and rear ballast). I thought it was odd that there's no factory registration or warranty. I've got a little experience driving small Kubota's, but this is the first tractor I've owned. Any maintenance tips or other gotcha's would be much appreciated!

 

[moongoose]

Hey ya'll just wanted to introduce myself and my new 3038H (Tier III). Got the std FEL, and a grapple bucket, pallet forks, and box blade. I have about 10hrs on it in the first week. So far so good. We bought a small abandoned farm and we will be working to rehab it over time. Right now I have mountains of brush and saplings that I've trimmed back that were encroaching on the 5 acre pasture. Local dealer was abut $1000 more than a dealer 2 hours away who gave me free delivery (and a tank of gas and rear ballast). I thought it was odd that there's no factory registration or warranty. I've got a little experience driving small Kubota's, but this is the first tractor I've owned. Any maintenance tips or other gotcha's would be much appreciated! <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/ls-tractors/395085-new-3038h-ls-3038h-jpg"/>

Why don't u have warranty??

 

[Hornetsnest]

I have the factory warranty, but never filled out a card or webpage with the manufacturer. I assume it all goes through the dealer

 

[moongoose]

I have the factory warranty, but never filled out a card or webpage with the manufacturer. I assume it all goes through the dealer

If they register it , u have a 5 year warranty from the factory! If purchased a new unit

 

[ozley]

Well I hope she runs good and hard. Have fun an welcome to a blue world.

 

[moongoose]

Well I hope she runs good and hard. Have fun an welcome to a blue world.

U should be happy!! Great equipment!! If have issues and don't get any help from ur local dealer, give me a shout!! I'll take care of it!!

 

[ozley]

U should be happy!! Great equipment!! If have issues and don't get any help from ur local dealer, give me a shout!! I'll take care of it!!

Thanks I am happy and welcome to you.

 

[Hornetsnest]

OK, so I was moving brush today with the grapple on the FEL (and with box blade attached on the 3 pt) and when I get back to the barn I couldn't lower the 3 pt. I raised it when I started this morning and didn't move it all day, but it no workie at the end of the day? Am I missing something simple?

 

[goneblue]

try turning the knob on the floor below the seat, might be in a lock position. remember to also check for loose bolts on wheels, fel, etc. , I found a few loose.

 

[Hornetsnest]

Thanks, the knob did it. I never adjusted it, but I must have kicked it to the tighten side getting on and off. Thanks