My compliment for a nicely detailed DVI on the slightly bigger brother of my own 3 year old tractor (LX2610 with a n LA535 loader and a recently addedn Kubota 60" blower). Firstly, though, when you pointed out the hood-release switch (which is in fact located on the curb-side of the hood), you voiced it as being on the left, and later in the video you corrected yourself by stating that when "we talk about tractor sides, it's always based on you facing forward" (or words to that effect). I agree mind you, that non-farmer tractor owners tend to stretch the service intervals much too long, because they go by the hourly-recommendations in the manual. You are correct in stating that such a tractor should undergo at least one preventive maintenance service per year. FYI, all my company vehicles (highway & off-road) are scheduled for strict periodic preventive maintenance performed by the respective dealers, as follows: >>> Highway (2022 model year 1500 RAM Crew Cab 4x4).....every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)....for an OLF and bi-annual tire switch-over from OEM to Winter rubber or v.v; >>> Off-road (2020 modal year Kubota tractor, as above): one Spring & one pre-Winter tune-up with at least one oil-change per year. This unit only puts in 40 and 60 hours annually (depending on how much snow is being dumped on the driveway, or how well the field-grass is growing). That being said (and having managed a number of large motor-carrier fleets over the years), I'm a true believer that prevention is far less expensive than the cure.. Besides, the closest Kubota dealer is located about 47 miles away.....and it's hard to get quick un-scheduled mobile service when you really need it). But, sofar, after just reaching 150 service-hours, I'm quite happy with this tractor model.. Mind yo, Kubota left it up to "AI" to design the layout of the 'under-hood' maintenance points, instead of using a human designer who has operated these tractors in any given weather environment! To wit: the Oil-dip stick can only be reached, when the loader is either resting on the ground (i.e. loader-arms as low as possible, or with the bucket high up in the air.....very unsafe!) because the access to the dip-stick is at the bottom curb-side edge of the engine-block (just next to what would be the fire-wall in any highway vehicle)....personally, I would prefer to rest my loader with the bucket tipped forward to let precipitation flow off when parked, and I never crank an engine, until I checked the oil-level.....but in that position, one cannot reach the dip-stick over and around the raised loader arm!. This leads to some operators simple saying to themselves "oh, f*ck, the level is probably okay" and leave it at that. The other annoyance on the tractors equipped with the very nice factory-cab is that the wiper is mounted at the bottom center of the windshield, i.e. it thus limits the swept path of the wiper-arm to a radius of barely 1 foot....so, when a tall person operates it in wet weather, their view out the windshield isn't really being cleaned at eye level. The wiper motor should have been installed at the roof-end of the windshield and the wiper-arm should be a panthograph version, so as to clean the center 50% of the windshield, which makes the view visible to practically all operators, no matter their sizes. And, that's the end of my comment / rant for the day....time to cook supper... Regards from my 56-acre hobby-farm in Alaska (west-end of Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest Province on the east coast....where our weather can be as nasty as in Colorado).
Would be nice - you can get a glass drill and threader to modify the cup. BUT - Might be better to check your source tank or change your fuel source as well.
Thank you so much for the info I want to keep my tractor running great ! Onr thing I want to ask I have a LA525 I think it's a little older I don't see a dip stick on the middle front floor to check the back engine fluids . Could you tell me where that is located? Thank you so much
When the code P0606 is set in the Powertrain Computer, it means that the Powertrain Computer or PCM is failing its own self-check and has found problems with the CPU (central processing unit). So, in most cases, the processor itself is defective and the PCM needs to replaced and re-programmed.
Bryant, those buttons allow an operator to prohibit a regen temporarily or do a parked regen. Their should be a decal on the fender (depending on what model you have) that covers it. It is also near the front of your operators manual. What model do you have and I can make a video if that would be helpful?
I bought the Kubota L3301 about 3 years ago and have 430 hours on it now. I definitely do not need the turbo and run at lower RPMs except for PTO attachments. Never a lack of power. Good little motor but the hydraulics are pure garbage. Slow and howl so loud that ear protection is a must. The controls belong on a child's toy for the backhoe and loader, Excellent dealer but never again getting a Kubota. That regen high RPMs for their smog is a pain too. But it is a useful tool for little jobs. Hydraulics the biggest complaint. Took it to the dealer and nothing that they could do. Just changed the hydrolic oil and no change in operation.
One mistake you made, you said well pull the latch on the left side of the tractor to open the hood, it's actually the right side, later You said well refer to right or left as if we're sitting on the tractor that's correct.
The dipstick should be located at the rear of the tractor on top of the three point housing. There should be a fill cap above the top link (3 point). The dipstick should be in front of that fill cap. Ensure the 3 point and loader (if equipped) are lowered to the ground prior to checking.
Excellent video, thank you sir. I’m servicing my new 3302
My compliment for a nicely detailed DVI on the slightly bigger brother of my own 3 year old tractor (LX2610 with a n LA535 loader and a recently addedn Kubota 60" blower).
Firstly, though, when you pointed out the hood-release switch (which is in fact located on the curb-side of the hood), you voiced it as being on the left, and later in the video you corrected yourself by stating that when "we talk about tractor sides, it's always based on you facing forward" (or words to that effect).
I agree mind you, that non-farmer tractor owners tend to stretch the service intervals much too long, because they go by the hourly-recommendations in the manual. You are correct in stating that such a tractor should undergo at least one preventive maintenance service per year.
FYI, all my company vehicles (highway & off-road) are scheduled for strict periodic preventive maintenance performed by the respective dealers, as follows:
>>> Highway (2022 model year 1500 RAM Crew Cab 4x4).....every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)....for an OLF and bi-annual tire switch-over from OEM to Winter rubber or v.v;
>>> Off-road (2020 modal year Kubota tractor, as above): one Spring & one pre-Winter tune-up with at least one oil-change per year. This unit only puts in 40 and 60 hours annually (depending on how much snow is being dumped on the driveway, or how well the field-grass is growing).
That being said (and having managed a number of large motor-carrier fleets over the years), I'm a true believer that prevention is far less expensive than the cure.. Besides, the closest Kubota dealer is located about 47 miles away.....and it's hard to get quick un-scheduled mobile service when you really need it).
But, sofar, after just reaching 150 service-hours, I'm quite happy with this tractor model..
Mind yo, Kubota left it up to "AI" to design the layout of the 'under-hood' maintenance points, instead of using a human designer who has operated these tractors in any given weather environment! To wit: the Oil-dip stick can only be reached, when the loader is either resting on the ground (i.e. loader-arms as low as possible, or with the bucket high up in the air.....very unsafe!) because the access to the dip-stick is at the bottom curb-side edge of the engine-block (just next to what would be the fire-wall in any highway vehicle)....personally, I would prefer to rest my loader with the bucket tipped forward to let precipitation flow off when parked, and I never crank an engine, until I checked the oil-level.....but in that position, one cannot reach the dip-stick over and around the raised loader arm!. This leads to some operators simple saying to themselves "oh, f*ck, the level is probably okay" and leave it at that.
The other annoyance on the tractors equipped with the very nice factory-cab is that the wiper is mounted at the bottom center of the windshield, i.e. it thus limits the swept path of the wiper-arm to a radius of barely 1 foot....so, when a tall person operates it in wet weather, their view out the windshield isn't really being cleaned at eye level. The wiper motor should have been installed at the roof-end of the windshield and the wiper-arm should be a panthograph version, so as to clean the center 50% of the windshield, which makes the view visible to practically all operators, no matter their sizes.
And, that's the end of my comment / rant for the day....time to cook supper...
Regards from my 56-acre hobby-farm in Alaska (west-end of Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest Province on the east coast....where our weather can be as nasty as in Colorado).
Thank you! Great instruction!
very nice explanation thank you very much
Very helpful. Thanks!
Very good.
Very helpful
Ty
Kubota needs to put a bottom drain on the fuel water separator. I have to drain mine about every 3-4 tanks.
Would be nice - you can get a glass drill and threader to modify the cup. BUT - Might be better to check your source tank or change your fuel source as well.
The oil on that dipstick looked like it has water in the oil. It looked creamy yellow, is that the colour of the hydraulic oil in a Kubota?
Thank you so much for the info I want to keep my tractor running great ! Onr thing I want to ask I have a LA525 I think it's a little older I don't see a dip stick on the middle front floor to check the back engine fluids . Could you tell me where that is located? Thank you so much
Hi Angel- thanks for reaching out. I believe your dip stick should be on the side of the hood.
@@WickhamTractorCo Thank you so much !
Also what is the P0606 code meaning and how can it be reset?
When the code P0606 is set in the Powertrain Computer, it means that the Powertrain Computer or PCM is failing its own self-check and has found problems with the CPU (central processing unit). So, in most cases, the processor itself is defective and the PCM needs to replaced and re-programmed.
What are the 2 orange button for that are to the left of the steering wheel?
Bryant, those buttons allow an operator to prohibit a regen temporarily or do a parked regen. Their should be a decal on the fender (depending on what model you have) that covers it. It is also near the front of your operators manual. What model do you have and I can make a video if that would be helpful?
@@WickhamTractorCo
Hello, I have the kubota L3301 model. Thank you for replying.
I bought the Kubota L3301 about 3 years ago and have 430 hours on it now. I definitely do not need the turbo and run at lower RPMs except for PTO attachments. Never a lack of power. Good little motor but the hydraulics are pure garbage. Slow and howl so loud that ear protection is a must. The controls belong on a child's toy for the backhoe and loader, Excellent dealer but never again getting a Kubota. That regen high RPMs for their smog is a pain too. But it is a useful tool for little jobs. Hydraulics the biggest complaint. Took it to the dealer and nothing that they could do. Just changed the hydrolic oil and no change in operation.
I just wanted to know where the d e f fluid goes it's not very visible
James, there is no DEF on the L series Kubota. What model do you have and we would be happy to make a video for you?
One mistake you made, you said well pull the latch on the left side of the tractor to open the hood, it's actually the right side, later You said well refer to right or left as if we're sitting on the tractor that's correct.
Where is the transmission dipstick on a L3130?
The dipstick should be located at the rear of the tractor on top of the three point housing. There should be a fill cap above the top link (3 point). The dipstick should be in front of that fill cap. Ensure the 3 point and loader (if equipped) are lowered to the ground prior to checking.
@@WickhamTractorCo Thanks just wanted to be sure wasn't one separate for transmision. We have two close to 5000 hours on each of them.