Hey,
I've got an F3060 with an HST Problem. The machine starts and drives fine in 2wd or 4wd for the first minute or so, then it loses most of its drive power. It will not climb the smallest of hills in forward or reverse. It doesn't seem to lose PTO, power steering or deck lifting power though. I've changed the UDT fluid and filter and checked the metal pick up screen. Did not see any metal shavings. The tranny cooler is still cool to the touch when it starts to lose power. The hydrostatic has the classic whining sound, but it seems excessively loud. The local Kubota dealer suggested replacing the entire HST, but that just seems excessive at $3200 for parts alone. I've tried to find a parts list or service manual but they're not cheap, and I am.
Any thoughts?
Richard
I've got an F3060 with an HST Problem. The machine starts and drives fine in 2wd or 4wd for the first minute or so, then it loses most of its drive power. It will not climb the smallest of hills in forward or reverse. It doesn't seem to lose PTO, power steering or deck lifting power though. I've changed the UDT fluid and filter and checked the metal pick up screen. Did not see any metal shavings. The tranny cooler is still cool to the touch when it starts to lose power. The hydrostatic has the classic whining sound, but it seems excessively loud. The local Kubota dealer suggested replacing the entire HST, but that just seems excessive at $3200 for parts alone. I've tried to find a parts list or service manual but they're not cheap, and I am.
Any thoughts?
Richard