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    ZL2201 or L245 information

    Hi. I've got a couple of issues with my old kubota. The first thing is I'm getting oil dripping from the rear axle / hubs. I haven't looked to see the problem yet but could anyone tell me do these tractors have oil in the hubs? Or should they be dry when I take them apart? I assume if the hubs...
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    Oil seal or leaking brakes?

    I've just noticed my old ZL2201 (L245) has got black sticky gunge around the wheel centre on the rear wheel. Would this be a leaking oil seal? Or is it to do with the brakes leaking fluid? I've not taken the wheel off to look into it yet as I've only just noticed it. There's no drops on the...
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    Help with my headlights

    I own a ZL2201 (L245) the problem I have is the bulbs in the headlights are both blown ' after looking everywhere I can think of have been unable to locate any replacements. Does anyone know if there's anywhere I can buy either LED's or halligen bulbs to fit the original bulb holder? I'm...
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    Upgrading headlights on L245

    Hi All. I've got a old ZL2201 (L245) it's in great condition for it's age. Obviously it has a few minor issues. I need to sort out the electrics as the lights don't work & it needs a new ignition switch. These are not a problem. My question is as I will be sorting the wiring out I would like to...
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    Using the PTO shaft at front of tractor.

    Please bear with me as I know nothing about hydraulics other than the basics. What I'd like to know is would I be better off using the PTO direct of the front of the engine to power a hydraulic pump to power attachments on the 3pt linkage? My intention is to use a post driver & possibly a hedge...
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    What's this screw for ?

    I've got a ZL2201 (L245) & being new to using these compact machines so sorry if I'm asking stupid questions. On the lever on the right hand side of the seat there's what appears to be some mind of lock nut/stop. It has a wing nut for easy tightening /undoing & the only thing I can think it...
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    Help with hydraulics

    Sorry if this has bee asked before but hopefully someone will help. I've got a old ZL2201 Zen-Noh (L245) at the moment it only has the standard hydroillics that power the 3pt linkage. I need to know how to tap into this so I can have a quick conect coupling at the rear so I can use post driver...
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    Water to add ballast to rear wheels

    Could someone help explain to me how I would go about adding water to my wheels to give the machine extra weight/stubbility ? How do I measure the amount of water I put in each wheel in order to be sure both wheels weigh the same? Can I ballast the front wheels? If so I assume I would go about...
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    Help with my tacho (rev-counter)

    My ZL2201 (L245) has no tacho or hour metre, I've checked the cable & that's ok but looking at the drive when the engine is running this is where the problem lies as it doesn't turn. My question is how difficult would this be to repair? I want to repair the tacho as I've not used this tractor...
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    Post driver or auger?

    I've just bought a old Zen-Hon ZL2201 (Kubota L245) from what I understand it's around 22hp at the PTO, would this be correct? I got this tractor to use in my fencing & landscaping business with the intention of putting a post driver on the rear 3pt linkage however I'm now having second thoughts...
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    What's the difference between these?

    Being new to owning a compact tractor I've just realised there are different types of rear 3PT linkage. Can someone tell me what the difference is between cat 0, cat 1 & cat 2 linkages. I'm using a old Zen Hon ZL2201 (Kubota L245) within my small fencing & landscaping business with the intention...
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    Help with USA terms

    Hi. This is a great site, helpful & informative. Keep it up boys & girls. My questions are being from the UK we use different abriviations & language so I'm having trubble understanding some things. Could someone help with the meaning of What's a bush hog? What's a box blade? What's a rhino...
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    Zl2201

    Thanks for the great site. Now I've bought a ZL2201 I've been resurching all I am about it. This site has been so helpfull. Having decided to grease all the steering I noticed that there is what looks liked aPTO shaft coming from the front of the engine. Is this a PTO shaft? If so does it run...
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    Info on my Kubota (zen noh) 2201

    Hi, I've just bought myself a zl2201 in 2 wheel drive. Since getting said tractor I've now realised it's a zen noh. This is not a problem to me so long as I can get any parts I may need. It's a nice tidy tractor that looks to have been well looked after. My questions are how old is it's likely...