Tractor related Kubota troubles but all should read - Page 2

ACecil · #11 09-28-2011, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cubcrazy

Glad you got it running good now Pat.

What Mike said.

Merk · #12 09-29-2011, 06:14 AM

Where is the proof that ethanol cause the problem?

Wood siding is better....dirt-gravel floor will attract moisture.

It sounds like a dealer that has poor service department and a problem with the gasket in the gas cap-not the ethanol in the fuel.

bignastyGS · #13 09-29-2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Merk

Where is the proof that ethanol cause the problem?

Wood siding is better....dirt-gravel floor will attract moisture.

It sounds like a dealer that has poor service department and a problem with the gasket in the gas cap-not the ethanol in the fuel.

You are probably correct about the ethanol. One thing I did notice when replacing the one piece of the hose was it was very brittle feeling compared to the other pieces. The actual fuel line consists of 4 pieces. The one in the tank is the hard plastic type tubing and then a short piece of 1/4 inch hose with a valve on it (the brittle piece).On the other end of the valve is another hose about 30 inches long than hooks to the filter.From there another 9-10 inch hose to the pump then another 3 inch to the carb. When I removed the cap on the tank,there was still pieces of the gasket in the slot it was installed in. It was so swelled,I had to use a pick to get it out of the slot area. That's what makes me believe the ethanol had something to do with it..And yes,the dealer is really terrible as well...

juniors1282 · #14 09-29-2011, 08:35 AM

I was at the local Kubota dealer yesterday. They have a recall on their gas caps. They have a box of gas caps that were replaced. Their blaming it on the ethanol, the sevice department manager gave me this big explanation of why it happened but I didn't listen. Glad you got it fixed for your mom Pat.

Oak · #15 09-29-2011, 10:20 AM

Pat, sounds like you got a big pot of stew coming your way. I thought that Kubota was getting out of the lawn tractor business. Was your moms sitting at the dealer for a long time with fuel in the tank? It sounds like the mechanics were too good to work on a lawn tractor and gave her a BS story. I love my Kubota but my local dealer sucks! They charge way too much for parts and are not very friendly. Nothing like hearing that the dealer is mad because you fixed it and they couldn't.

bignastyGS · #16 10-01-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Oak

Pat, sounds like you got a big pot of stew coming your way. I thought that Kubota was getting out of the lawn tractor business. Was your moms sitting at the dealer for a long time with fuel in the tank? It sounds like the mechanics were too good to work on a lawn tractor and gave her a BS story. I love my Kubota but my local dealer sucks! They charge way too much for parts and are not very friendly. Nothing like hearing that the dealer is mad because you fixed it and they couldn't.

Our dealer is very similar.

Just an update. Mom gave the tech guy from Kubota my home phone number and of all things he called me yesterday afternoon. We discussed the trouble and he indeed said they gas caps were having issues with the gasket falling apart. Over tightening also seemed like some of the other issues.So, I explained to him the deal and he was very honest and helpful. They are indeed sending a new cap and he stated he will contact the dealer and talk with them. He said they probably couldn't help with the past bill since it's been too long of a time,but they will be sending mom a gift certificate for $100 dollars for things she could use at the dealer and she didn't need to buy anything to use it.He asked how the tractor is currently running and referred us to another dealership.I asked him if he had any info on the orangish fluid that was in the tractor and he thought it was some type of stuff used to put in the tractor after it left the factory as the motors are run and then shut down. He stated that they aren't allowed to put gas type fluids in when shipping.The last thing he said we discussed was my experience with working on tractors etc. I told him I have been wrenching a long time and actually enjoyed it. He stated he couldn't pay me as I am not a dealer,but he would send me a free Kubota hat...lol I told him about the stew and said if I invited him over,he'd bring me the hat..He was really helpful and extremely nice. Great to see not every company has forgotten their customers!

ajcombs · #17 10-01-2011, 09:06 PM

Wow a free hat!! Lol at least they talked to you and called you! That in it's self is amazing that a company now a days would do that!

truckntran · #18 10-01-2011, 10:21 PM

Just curious , why if Mom mows every week, you need to add Stabil to the fuel?

Personally I do all my own work, wouldn't bring something into a shop unless I have to. I work for $0 an hour, and these shops charging $40 or more an hour just make no sense to me. Don't get me started on the rates Car shops charge..I know what the mechanics get. Why yes, I'm cheap.

Merk · #19 10-02-2011, 01:52 PM

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by juniors1282
was at the local Kubota dealer yesterday. They have a recall on their gas caps. They have a box of gas caps that were replaced. Their blaming it on the ethanol, the sevice department manager gave me this big explanation of why it happened but I didn't listen. Glad you got it fixed for your mom Pat.

Is the dealer or Kubota blaming gas cap problem on ethanol? It sounds like from Pat's last post over tighting is a the major problem. Another problem is the sealing edge on the fuel tank is not smooth. Did Kubota spec the correct seal/gasket ? Did the company providing the seal/gasket shipped the one Kubota ordered ?

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by truckntran
Just curious , why if Mom mows every week, you need to add Stabil to the fuel?

Most home owners buy more fuel they will use in a month's time. Fuel will start to go bad after 30 to 40 days. A fuel stablizer will help the fuel last up to 90 days to a year. Another thing to consider is the fuel in your small engine's fuel tank may sit more than 30 dsays. Last summer I didn't have to mow 5 to 6 weeks because the lack of rain.

juniors1282 · #20 10-02-2011, 02:12 PM

[QUOTE=Merk;94128]Is the dealer or Kubota blaming gas cap problem on ethanol? It sounds like from Pat's last post over tighting is a the major problem. Another problem is the sealing edge on the fuel tank is not smooth. Did Kubota spec the correct seal/gasket ? Did the company providing the seal/gasket shipped the one Kubota ordered ?

Yup, They have about 20 big sign's hanging all over their show room. Do to high level's of Ethanol we are experiencing problem with our gas cap's. They have been recalled by Kubota and we thank you for your patience's. And it went on from there with a bunch of Blah Blah, please see our service department Blah Blah Blah. I made the mistake of asking the sevice department why it was happening and he went into this big long winded explanation and I listened for about a min. and started looking at new chain saws. So I couldn't tell you more than one word he said. But they are putting the blame on Ethanol. If I'm back down there I'll take a picture of the sign's.