What videos do you want to see from us?

[Mr. K]

Myself and Vic will be filming again at some point in the future and we are open to suggestions on what to cover off when the camera comes out.

Some of them that we thought might be handy:


adjusting and servicing your belly mount mower
how to detach and "park" your Kubota loader
how to safely trailer your equipment, including loading and lashing to trailer
quick tip on how to boost your Kubota's battery
how to adjust tread width on B and L series to get maximum tire width and stability
PTO overview and PTO overrun clutch
3 point overview and troubleshooting (keith)
Tips & tricks for maintaining your implements (stevemartin)
Spring time fluid changes (AK)
Hydraulic and attachment system, including adding a hydraulic plug-in (RevDoc)

What do you think? What should our next videos cover off?

[keith]

I,ve have a bit of an idea how the 3pl system lifts and lowers via the piston or plunger inside the gearbox. Maybe sometime when you guys have one apart you could do a video on , Why it won,t lift? Why it lowers by itself after a short time sitting idle? Thanks guys.

[Mr. K]

Sounds good. Added to the list!

[stevemartin]

I've watched the ones you've done on tractor maintenance and rototiller tines. Those were helpful.

Since I'm just gearing up for spring/summer maybe some good tips on how to maintain the implements. Tiller fluids? Auger, mower, loader ... anything I should know on how to keep these things running well?

[Amishkingpin]

Looking forward to Spring time, and getting the Kubota ready, I would like see a video on changing all the fluids - Transmission, Front drive and Steering box.

[Mr. K]

Hello there Amish, welcome to the forum! Good suggestion on the fluids vid - I'll add that to the list.

Was it you that mentioned a summer restoration project on that B6100? Does it still need a loader?

[Curbster]

Howdy folks! Thanks for the great site where we can post questions, and get answers and advice. I like all of the proposed subjects, but especially the one on trailering yer Kubota to other places. I have seen a great number of trailer mishaps caused from lack of knowledge and experience. Most people do not understand how to effectively tie the machine down, nor do they comprehend how differently the towing vehicle reacts to sudden actions when towing a trailer with a fairly heavy item aboard. Mind you, the moutains and steep grades you find over here in B.C. really demand care and attention when towing a trailer! Looking forward to seeing the articles. Thanks again for taking the time to provide this service!

[Mr. K]

A whole sub-topic regarding a front end loader recommendation for AK's B6100 has been moved here: http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26

[RevDoc]

How about an overview of the hydro/attachment system?
I'd like to add a couple of hydraulic plug-ins to the back of my 'bota.

Looking through the WSM, I can't see which line to cut to mount a block to, and the nearest dealerships just want me to bring my 'bota and my checkbook and they'll take care of it, around a 150 mile trip, and you know they won't have the parts, because 'botas are a sideline to them.

[Service Dept Vic]

RevDoc, we can help you with that!!

Just send Mr. K. a cheque, leave your Kubota at home, and I'll talk you right through it!:D

[benelli_t]

I would like to add hydo myself.

[Mr. K]

Ok sounds good gents - I've added adding hydraulic plugins and an overview of the hydraulic system to the list as well. Good suggestions. What else? I hope you're not tired of seeing Vic's ugly mug...

[Mr. K]

Bumping this back up - we are filming next week. Now's your chance to get your suggestion in! :)

[benelli_t]

Maybe seal and bearing replacements on front 4x4 axle? Just thinking outloud.:D

[steve]

Seal and bearing replacement on the PTO shaft.

[Service Dept Vic]

Looks like I'm going to be getting dirty this weekend while Mr.K sits in the directors chair and operates the camera. I need a new agent!

[Michael]

Joy stick valve replacement on the FEL, I recently went through this on a B6100 for a neighbor.

[Mr. K]

Looks like I'm going to be getting dirty this weekend while Mr.K sits in the directors chair

Hey buddy, you knew that when you signed up! :D

[ratchetgmc]

A vid on the belly mower setup and maintence would be greatly appreciated. I just posted a thread asking for just that.

[Service Dept Vic]

Wow! These are all great videos! Awesome input. Thanks!

[johnrex62]

I see a lot of newbies on the boards asking basic questions about implement setup and drawbar use. I know I would like to see some tips on ways to quickly adjust rotary cutters, box blades, etc as well as something on the different drawbar options and when to use a swinging drawbar vs a 3pt drawbar attachment.

I have a L3700SU and don't see much out there for the newer models that explain how to use HST or Positional Control on the 3pt. I had a tough time learning how to set my 3pt cutter so that it would not trench behind me because the little knob to set the lower limit on the 3pt control wasn't set and I did not understand what the manual meant by letting the implement "float". I thought it was like the FEL float and kept pushing my control all the way down to activate that magic "float". :rolleyes:

A series of basic operational videos would be very nice for us "less than experienced" users.

[NC Bota]

Valve adjustment would be good to see.

Also some basics like how the fuel injection works, how the hydraulic system works, the PTO system and perhaps some tips on tractor safety as well.

Vic, I understand your frustration at being the one in front of the camera, but when you are a star this is the price you must pay.:)

Mark

[Bulldog]

First off, Mr K and Vic I think you guys have done all Kubota owners proud by creating this site. All of us can gain from being a member of this great place no matter what your experience level.

Thinking back to a post where a new owner was given a whole 5 minute overview on his new tractor. Maybe a proper walk a round on some of the different Kubota models would be helpful. It would be great to be able to have it from a BX to a M model but I understand that would be asking a lot. Anything that could be done just to go over basic functions would be a great help for some people. I know that there are not very many full time farmers and functions that are simply to some are not to others. Most owners manuals are lacking in basic information to say the least.

[Bulldog]

Take a loader control valve apart to show the proper steps to clean and lubricate it would be another great video to see.

[gasanders]

How to install a block heater...??

[skeets]

I have watched the one about the box plow and it was informative,, but since I aint got one but I do have a rear blade and I watched the one for clearing snow,, but I would like to watch someone that knew how to use the rear blade to level out road beds and dirt and such with out tearing things up,,, I could make one on HOW NOT TO USE ONE,,lol.. Oh yeah and A great big tip of the hat to you guys,,Ya done real good with this site

[Service Dept Vic]

Wow, these are great topics for a video for sure, i'll make sure Mr K is in the loop on that since he's the camera man!

I like the 'walk around" idea, injection overvies, loader control valve and valve lash adjustments, maybe wet spill timimg is another good one.

Stay tuned, we'll pick away atthese great ideas! Thanks for all your support.

[Bulldog]

Hi Vic, just be glad that Kubota doesn't make a manure spreader.

[pat331]

Mr. K and Vic, a tip of the hat from me also on what you've done to help all of us OT owners. I've enjoyed the heck out of this site and would love to be able to visit it more often than I do. When and if you have time, a video on splitting a tractor would be great. Also information on special tools that would help us do a better job of maintaining these orange beasts would be helpful too.

Thanks again!

[grassman]

I have a b6100 hst and would love to see a video of how to change the hst filter and fluid...

[Service Dept Vic]

Splitting a Kubota-Awesome! Dropping the hyd oil and changing that HST filter-Oh Ya! Mr K and I need another production meeting!

[sweetwatermac]

First off, Mr K and Vic I think you guys have done all Kubota owners proud by creating this site. All of us can gain from being a member of this great place no matter what your experience level.

Thinking back to a post where a new owner was given a whole 5 minute overview on his new tractor. Maybe a proper walk a round on some of the different Kubota models would be helpful. It would be great to be able to have it from a BX to a M model but I understand that would be asking a lot. Anything that could be done just to go over basic functions would be a great help for some people. I know that there are not very many full time farmers and functions that are simply to some are not to others. Most owners manuals are lacking in basic information to say the least.

Bulldog, you're right on the mark! I'm beyond newbie and that would be great. My dealer went over the tractor and about 1/3 stuck. I couldn't wait to get on it and ride what I had been looking at in pictures/internet etc for months. It would be helpful to know how to take it up hills, gear selection, when do you kick in the 4 wheel drive, when do you lock the differential, what rpm should you run the engine at for various jobs and varying degrees of difficulty - like mowing a never before mowed field that had just been hayed etc. Great suggestion!