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    Hydraulic Cutter Won't Raise

    I have a M4800 that has a new aftermarket hydraulic system that was added by the Kubota dealership. It has worked for the past few years with a 7' Kodiak Cutter. No other hydraulic implements on farm. I replaced the 14' hydraulic line but it doesn't move the cutter. The hydraulic fluid is...
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    3 Point Position Control Lever Hard to Move

    I changed hydraulic fluid on my 4800 about a month ago. Since that time the position control lever is very "stiff" to move and my 3 point lift will barely get my cutter off the ground. Fluid level looks ok on the measuring stick. Yesterday while cutting some brush I looked back and the cutter...
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    M4800 just started loosing power under load

    I have a M4800 with 500 hours that has just started loosing power under any load. This can be pulling a box, mowing or climbing a hill. The tractor dies if I don't let up. Idles and moves on flat ground without a miss. I am no mechanic by any means but prefer to do as much as I can before...
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    Are suitcase weights harmful?

    I have a M4800 with no loader. My farm has hills. Tractor is primarily used for mowing and driveway maintenance. When going uphill and pulling a load, the tractor was skipping across the ground during a turn. I've since filled all four tires with liquid ballast and installed a weight bumper...
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    Why does tractor move after clutch depressed?

    Forgive me but I have a question about a blue tractor. After buying my Kubota, I need to sell my Ford 3600. Recently when it is in gear moving and I depress the clutch, unless I lower the rpm's, the tractor keeps inching forward (or reverse). It stops when I let off the gas. What would cause...
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    Hydraulic fittings won't lock into new valve

    I just had rear remote valves installed by Kubota and bought a new cutter that has one hydraulic line to raise and lower the cutter. I tried every way I knew to get the male fitting to stay in the valve but it kept popping back out. It seemed locked but I could give it a sharp rear pull and it...
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    Splice hydraulic line?

    I have a 14 foot hydraulic line for a cutter that got cut about a third of the length. I called the manufacturer and the technician suggested that NAPA auto can splice hydraulic lines to save some money. I haven't priced a new hose yet but is this safe?
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    Can't get hydraulic line to stay in rear outlet

    Just got my 4800 back from Kubota yesterday after having rear remotes installed. Bought a new pull type cutter from COOP today and ready to mow. Problem is I can't get the hydraulic line to stay in the outlet. When it appears locked, I try to raise or lower the mower and the line pops out on...
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    Hydraulic Remote For Dummies

    I am interested in having a rear remote installed on my M4800 but don't know much about how they work. Would somebody give me a simple lesson about them so I'll not look like a total dummy at the dealership. Why do some have more than one connect and can 2 connects be installed if there is...
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    Can't find bolts for weight bracket?

    I bought a used weight bracket for the front bumper of my M series tractor but NOBODY has bolts to mount it? There are 4 bolts currently holding a bumper guard where the bracket will attach. I removed one and it is too short for the width of the bracket. The bolt is 16mm X 1.5 and maybe 2.5...
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    Need weight on the front

    Bought a 4x4 M4800 recently and used it with a box blade on a slope today. No FEL or any additional weight on the front. The front tires didn't seem to have enough weight to dig into a turn with the box off the ground. I had the rear tires filled with fluid but nothing to the fronts. The box...
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    Where can I buy remote valve if not Kubota dealer?

    I bought a 2006 M4800 a couple weeks ago with the intention of having a rear remote valve added. I dropped it off at the local Kubota dealership and they said they would have to order the valve. Service Rep called me back and said that the part is on back-order and would not be available till...
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    Say it isn't so! Re. remote valve for 4800

    I bought a 2006 M4800 a couple weeks ago with the intention of having a rear remote valve added. I dropped it off at the local Kubota dealership and they said they would have to order the valve. It's been about a week so I called to check status. Service Rep called me back and said that the...
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    Adding liquid ballast: Tube or Tube-less

    I have a M4800 that I just bought and it doesn't have liquid in rear tires. I want to add liquid ballast but not sure if I should have tubes added or not. The cost w/o tubes is $170 and with tubes $388 for both rears. Is it worth the difference?
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    Where is best place to buy M4800 seat?

    Just bought a M4800 in near perfect condition but the seat is torn and tapped up. Any suggestions where I might find a replacement other than dealership? Thanks. Paul