Just bought a new Kubota BX2660, can anyone give me any helpful tips as to remove and reinstall of the 60'' MMM ??
I'd start by reading the manual to get the basic procedure down. A few things I do that are not in the manual are that I drive my back wheels onto a 2x6 to gain an inch+ of clearance then use the FEL if on the tractor to raise up the front wheels a few inches. Also, when I turn the gauge wheels 90*, I use the lower hole in the back two wheels which drops the back of the mower to less than an inch off the ground. (You may note there are two holes at the 90* setting on the gauge wheel axles.) I use the top holes on the front wheels since if I use the lower hole, the middle anti scalp roller will drag and prevent the deck from rolling. Having the back of the deck lower helps the mounting adjusting nuts clear the frame of my BX. If I use the top holes, even with the BX on a 2x6, the deck won't clear the frame when I try to roll it out.
By the way, congrat's on your new BX. Pic's are always welcome, some say required. :biglaugh:
I find it impossible to rotate the depth knob unless the MMM is all the way up first - takes the weight off of it. As TPS said, lift to full up, rotate as desired, drop it back down. Have fun.I'm not as fearful as I was before of removing and reinstalling the MMM, one question I do have, is it safe to make any adjustment on the depth wheel if the MMM is not fully lifted?
TPS - thanks to a tip a ways back from Volfandt, the coupler will click into and stay in the open position, though it's very sensitive. I have to play with it a bit but have gotten it to stay in the open position while sliding it onto the shaft.Kylied,
One more tip for you when reinstalling the MMM. I used to try and hold the coupler back and slip it all the way onto the mid PTO. It is far easier to start it onto the shaft and then pull the coupler back and slide it the rest of the way onto the shaft. Just remember to double check and pull on it to be sure it is locked in place or all kinds of things can happen and none are good!
Take care-TPS