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    MX6000 Engine Runaway

    Hey guys, The dealer brought the tractor back last Thursday. I ended up paying $1200 of what would've been $4k. The turbo is an expensive little piece, $2k. I did have them add a coolant heater while it was apart. They also installed the CCV heater kit for $550. According to the service...
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    MX6000 Engine Runaway

    Mine is a 2019. I would check with your dealer to see if your machine has the CCV heater installed. If you operate in cold temps I would have it upgraded. This is the 3rd winter for mine and I never had trouble until yesterday. I'd have done it already if I'd have known. Better safe than sorry.
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    MX6000 Engine Runaway

    If nobody supplies a pic I will post one when I get the machine back.
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    MX6000 Engine Runaway

    I have an update on the MX6000. The dealer picked it up this morning. I got a call back around 4:30 pm with the news. The tractor hasn't had the update so the diagnosis is the CCV froze which led to the turbo seal popping out and then the subsequent runaway. The dealer is 98% positive Kubota...
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    MX6000 Engine Runaway

    Thank you!
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    MX6000 Engine Runaway

    Thanks for the info. I always run anti gel and howes diesel treat. The water separator has no water in it. I haven't opened the hood since it happened but I don't recall any silver insulation on the breather hoses. I guess we'll see what the dealer says tomorrow. It is -5 farenheit or -20...
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    MX6000 Engine Runaway

    Hey guys and gals, I'm new to this forum. I am the owner of a MX6000 with only 178 hours. I was using it to bring wood in the house tonight and while driving it back to the shed it ran away on me. I stopped the engine by holding the brake and pushing the hydro pedal all the way down. Since...