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    Another Safety Issue—- Seat Switch Deactivated?

    I ran into the same issue on my B2601.. but apparently unlike the b2650 which earlier poster said it would not shut off if PTO engaged when off the seat, mine dies regardless of position when I start tractor, never sit in seat, and leave trans in neutral . I rigged a mechanical lever.. but...
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    50 hr service results in different machine B2601

    One more question. B2601 calls for 10w30 in colder environments and 15w40 in warmer. Any harm in getting a wider range Mobil 1 diesel 5w40 https://photos.app.goo.gl/zpSzr4UpB9X2wBiP7
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    50 hr service results in different machine B2601

    I changed out the oil, using Shell ROTELLA T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend, Heavy Duty Engine Diesel Oil, with a new filter... Hmmm, the hydraulic whining is back, when just driving around... it was nice while it lasted.
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    50 hr service results in different machine B2601

    Yeah no doubt. Handed her a bag of charcoal and a lighter ;-)
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    50 hr service results in different machine B2601

    I totally agree that gender does not define knowledge or intelligence . I have been trying to teach both my kids (boy and girl) carpentry, welding, plumbing, electrical and other skills and they are equally useless, preferring to play on stupid electronic devices. :rolleyes: Knowledge does not...
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    50 hr service results in different machine B2601

    Kinda funny... because i bought the tractor from Messicks... and it came with lots of hydraulic whining... lots of possible parameters at play, but there is certainly improvement after replacing oils and filters. I wonder what they use for hydraulic fluid on their assemblies.
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    50 hr service results in different machine B2601

    Thank you very much for the reference. I will be reading up on it this evening. In my ignorance, I assumed that SAE was a standards based organization, like seeing ISO standards IEEE standards for networking. It was a mistake to just assume. Thank you very much for the reassurance that...
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    50 hr service results in different machine B2601

    I just ordered Shell ROTELLA T5 10W-30 Synthetic Blend, Heavy Duty Engine Diesel Oil, 1 Gallon and a couple of filters... Is it good enough to just drain and replace the filter, or should I change the oil/filter, run a few minutes, then change it again to flush out the Mobil 1 oil? First...
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    50 hr service results in different machine B2601

    uh oh.... No Mobile 1 was generic AutoZone 10W30. Kubota Manual Page 47... just says: SAE 10W30 or 15W40 Shall I assume I am changing the oil again, with a different oil?
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    50 hr service results in different machine B2601

    Hi, I am a newbie using a b2601 for some residential type backhoe, grading, and yard work. I received the tractor last January and have 44 hours on it. I decided to go ahead and perform the 50 hour service. On one thread I read someone discussed changing out the hydraulic fluid because the...
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    Can't connect couplings on snowblade

    Thanks that did work. The fitting that the end of the hose was not leaking, was taped.. made me nervous.. but there was a swivel adapter at the cylinder that easily loosened, leaked, and allowed me to connect. thanks. in hind sight, that was really obvious... they should really have some easy...
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    Can't connect couplings on snowblade

    Hi, I have a B2601 with hydraulic snowblade using the 3rd cylinder attachment on my loader. I just tried reconnecting the blade and the coupling is locked by what I am assuming is high pressure in the blade cylinder. I turned off the tractor, released the pressure in the loader cylinders, and...