I own new BX1880 and when I went to pull it out for some spring cleanup, it spit hydraulic fluid all over under the tractor. It looks like a rodent chewed through the reservoir return line hose to the hydraulic fluid tank (where you fill it up). It is a black hose with a red line on it and it looks like fuel line. It runs right under the gas tank. I am not able to reach it, or I would attempt to repair it myself.
At any rate, I them stumbled upon this:
https://www.classaction.org/media/burgess-properties-v-kubota-tractor-corporation.pdf
Are there known issues with the hoses and wiring of these devices and rodents getting at the wires and hoses?
Is there an easy way to change out this hose?
The parts diagram says it is a fuel hose, but it was hydraulic fluid that leaked out, because the fluid is empty and i can see the hose chewed in half inside the wheel well. it looks like the gas tank has to come up in order to get to it. Looks like Part # 120. I have just started the process of contacting the dealer asking if they can come get the tractor. I also need my first 50 hour service, so I am asking them to take care of that, as well.
UPDATE:
This is resolved. The dealer picked up the tractor and took care of the repair under warranty. They cited that the hose had ruptured, and it was replaced with a metal tube when i received the tractor back. I was so thrilled with the dealer and the repair bill, that i ordered a box blade.
At any rate, I them stumbled upon this:
https://www.classaction.org/media/burgess-properties-v-kubota-tractor-corporation.pdf
Are there known issues with the hoses and wiring of these devices and rodents getting at the wires and hoses?
Is there an easy way to change out this hose?
The parts diagram says it is a fuel hose, but it was hydraulic fluid that leaked out, because the fluid is empty and i can see the hose chewed in half inside the wheel well. it looks like the gas tank has to come up in order to get to it. Looks like Part # 120. I have just started the process of contacting the dealer asking if they can come get the tractor. I also need my first 50 hour service, so I am asking them to take care of that, as well.
UPDATE:
This is resolved. The dealer picked up the tractor and took care of the repair under warranty. They cited that the hose had ruptured, and it was replaced with a metal tube when i received the tractor back. I was so thrilled with the dealer and the repair bill, that i ordered a box blade.
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