Recent content by rick sheltra

WOW thanks for the info. I was looking everywhere but was using tractor model instead of deck model I really appreciate it. OTT has once again saved me from a high bill at the dealer...and i learn something

Hi to all on this hot day in Maryland! So i found a belt got it on with the help of many articles you tube etc. So now i have to put the deck back. So i got the deck mounted and in doing so i seemed to have twisted the mower belt. My question is this: when I put the belt around the rear pulley...

yeah thats what i found on google search..... belts for 24$ to 125$ i just found 12 in stock locally for 30$ at rippeon equip in frederick. so now omw to get it and then tackle this job. looks like the easiest way is to just take the deck off first then change belt . thanks Rick thanks...

thanks gonna check it out now

Thanks very much for the link it kept showing out of stock at messicks I appreciate it!

ebay and just Google search messiks showed it out of stock however another person sent me a messicks link that had 10 of them. They are close to me so Ill get it there gonna check the other parts first

I think I bought the mower about 6 years ago. Could be wrong Im getting old like the mower. Only issue so far besides hour meter never working.. Also both kill switches for the seat and brake are intermittent since new. My drive belt is original equipment same with the deck belt. The only thing...

Would anyone know where i could get a drive belt for my Z421 Kubota? They seem to be sold out everywhere. Are the OEM replacement belts ok to use. The prices for genuine items seem to be way off, $125 for a belt. Any advice would be most appreciated. Thanks Rick UPDATE 07/21/25 So because of...

Thanks so much MOOT! Gonna go check it out now Hey Moot, UPDATE. Because you pointed it out, i now realize I was looking at the deck belts, but this is the drive belt for the HST, right? I kept thinking this was the belt on the deck oh well good excuse Im old. LOL Would it be easier to get...

Hi I have a RCK60P-400Z (also known as Z421). It stopped moving forward or reverse. When I looked, the high tension spring was on the ground and as i was looking further i saw a shrouded belt hanging down. I have looked on all the parts diagrams and can not seem to locate a diagram of that...

A year later no problems cutting at 3" however wonder why they put the setting on the mower if you cant use it. anyway here is something i did not like about the new kubota. when i finally replaced bearings they were marked "MADE IN CHINA" how sad...a once proud japanese company cheaped out on...

Wolfman... I ordered those hubs and they came in 2 days! Man they are heavy duty compared to what was on there or those ones i showed in the picture. All i need now is some good weather so i can work on it. Thanks for your help... much appreciated. Rick

Thanks for the warning. I forgot the wheels are full of whatever i put in them. that explains the extra weight i felt that i didnt plan on thanks Rick

I was thinking to try that next. I haven't touched some of the parts like these hubs for 25 years. I put lube in front once. I was avoiding it as the tractor is down in the mud. Its starting to dry out here in MD so in the meantime i went to harbor freight and got something with a bit more...

Thank you so much ! that looks a lot better I'm going to order a pair of them tonight. Its the best tractor i have ever had ....Old like me and reliable. With the help of this site i have been able to do everything myself. I was in a creek trying to beat the beaver who is damning it up. I kept...