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    T2290 Drive Belt Replacement

    Hi @NCL4701 , what year is your T2290? Why I am asking is that I see S/N>=11691 has a bushing Vs bearing in the older models. Mine is a 2023 model and S/N is in the 13000 range. I was wondering whether the newer bushings make is easier to steering shaft. I am afraid to hit it with a hammer and...
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    T2290 drive belt pulley replacement

    Hi @Ron J , could you share some steps and tips on how to do this, any gotchas? my HST belt is making noise. How to remove the steering shaft? do I need a puller? do you have to remove the steering wheel? Also how to access the two pulleys on the idler? thanks.
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    2023 T2290 (w/22 Hours) HST Belt Noise – Belt or Idler Pulley? and repair Vs take it to the dealer advice?

    I have the 48 in deck (3 blade). This is the HST belt that connects the engine to the transmission. I did ask the previous owner, and he said there was no work done on the tractor. Thanks.
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    2023 T2290 (w/22 Hours) HST Belt Noise – Belt or Idler Pulley? and repair Vs take it to the dealer advice?

    the tractor is pretty clean. I oiled the linkages under the tractor. I did not grease anything. I did not see any grease ports. When the tractor was not used for the last two years, it was parked with brake applied. In this position, the spring always is stretched. But I think this is by...
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    2023 T2290 (w/22 Hours) HST Belt Noise – Belt or Idler Pulley? and repair Vs take it to the dealer advice?

    thanks. The idler pully constantly moves, so not sure it will be able to put the stethoscope on it. The pully is also quite hidden, so it is kind of difficult to get to it. Let me try one and let you know how it goes.
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    2023 T2290 (w/22 Hours) HST Belt Noise – Belt or Idler Pulley? and repair Vs take it to the dealer advice?

    Hi all, I'm new to the forum and looking for advice on diagnosing a belt noise issue on a recently purchased 2023 Kubota T2290. Background I recently purchased a used 2023 T2290 with only 22.2 hours. The previous owner was unable to use it due to a medical condition. The tractor was stored on...