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    Ruptured Hydraulic Line

    As an update, I replaced the original factory line with a custom built, locally sourced hydraulic line, with all new fittings and a pressure gauge. My pressure gauge was a 0 to 5000 psi, liquid filled style, with a Maximum Pressure Indicator. On the first day of use with the new gauge, I wanted...
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    Ruptured Hydraulic Line

    Thanks, Stubbyie, for the thoughts and suggestions. For #1, Kubota offered no solution and hasn't returned my calls. Said they would provide info to the selling dealership but they have not communicated any info. The factory warranty ended less than 2 months ago... perfect timing for Kubota...
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    Ruptured Hydraulic Line

    Had a local hydraulics shop build a new line with more than twice the wall thickness. Anxious to see what happens next.
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    Ruptured Hydraulic Line

    Anyone else have a similar tube failure?
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    Kubota Brand Oils & Fluids

    From what I've seen, you don't have to look very hard for the magnets. Just look for the collection of metal shavings and the magnet is easy to find.
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    Ruptured Hydraulic Line

    Looks like this message was buried behind others as it awaited moderator approvals, so it hasn't been seen by many (only 3 views, probably all mine). Anyway, replaced the #4 tube and within 6 hours of use, the new tube also ruptured. Doesn't make me feel very much love for my orange tractor...
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    HST & Hydraulic Filter Newbie Question

    As a new member, my 2 cents worth. For my L3700SU hydrostatic, I took a cautious approach. The manual seems contradictory to what is actually required. In one place, it says to drain the fluid before changing the filters, but it only pulls the front two plugs and doesn't drain the rear gear...
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    Ruptured Hydraulic Line

    Greetings all. Long time reader, first time poster. I have a 2010 L3700SU hydrostatic trans, with LA463 loader and BH-77 backhoe, and about 130 hours on the clock. To date, my tractor has been basically flawless, other than a few small issues that were easily repaired, most of which I attribute...