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Kubota ride on mower?
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<blockquote data-quote="Dry Rot" data-source="post: 7094879" data-attributes="member: 4505"><p>OK, I admit it, I am a sucker for what ever looks like a bargain! So I bought a Kubota GR1600 ride on mower for what seemed like a bargain price and the owner seemed honest. The machine is certainly very tidy which is reassuring but on the assurance that they will plough through long wet grass without a problem, I set it to work. In very short time, there were clouds of very pretty (and expensive looking) blue smoke! So I haven't tried it since! Asking here first as I know the dealer's eyes will light up when he hears about the problem. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /> </p><p></p><p>I have watched the videos and read everything I can lay my hands on and it seems the problem is either the mower deck or the cutting height control. The knob for the latter was seized (apparently a common problem) but with the help of Plusgas I have freed it up. Not sure if it actually adjusts the height yet but it turned between 1 and 4. I gather the actual adjuster mechanism above the deck can become worn and need replacing? The belt appears to be slack but I didn't detect any excessive wear, but as soon as I can work out how, I'll get the deck off and have a closer look. I gather it could be the belt, pulley, or a bearing in the pulley.</p><p></p><p>Any experts on Kubotas on here? I could do with some hand holding and a shoulder to cry on!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dry Rot, post: 7094879, member: 4505"] OK, I admit it, I am a sucker for what ever looks like a bargain! So I bought a Kubota GR1600 ride on mower for what seemed like a bargain price and the owner seemed honest. The machine is certainly very tidy which is reassuring but on the assurance that they will plough through long wet grass without a problem, I set it to work. In very short time, there were clouds of very pretty (and expensive looking) blue smoke! So I haven't tried it since! Asking here first as I know the dealer's eyes will light up when he hears about the problem. :rolleyes: I have watched the videos and read everything I can lay my hands on and it seems the problem is either the mower deck or the cutting height control. The knob for the latter was seized (apparently a common problem) but with the help of Plusgas I have freed it up. Not sure if it actually adjusts the height yet but it turned between 1 and 4. I gather the actual adjuster mechanism above the deck can become worn and need replacing? The belt appears to be slack but I didn't detect any excessive wear, but as soon as I can work out how, I'll get the deck off and have a closer look. I gather it could be the belt, pulley, or a bearing in the pulley. Any experts on Kubotas on here? I could do with some hand holding and a shoulder to cry on! [/QUOTE]
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