716 Kubota LX2980 Snowblower. Winter Prep Tips and Maintenance. Kubota LX2610 Compact Tractor. 4K

[@johnerickennedy]

Wishing you a blessed week, one day at the time. Keep you in prayers. 🌸🌺🌼. 🤚 from Mirabel, Québec 🇨🇦

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks very much John! Have a great week

[@leol1682]

Enjoy the video GP on the snowblower Maintenance .

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Leo!

[@simonthebroken9691]

Thank you 😊

[@bobpurs]

Good video GP. Snow will be flying before we know it. Summer sure went fast. Hope you have a good week.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Bob!

[@scubatraveler100]

I love it, tractor maintenance snowblower maintenance tons of advice and as a GP bonus skin care tips for your hands. Next thing we will see is a picture of GP on the front cover of tractor monthly titled " Your tractor and skin care what you should know"😂😂😂. Just foolin about 😜😜Thanks GP as always another great video.... now where did I put my moisturizer hmmm????

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL!! Too funny - I was going to mention that your hands are soft and supple afterwards...glad I didn't .:)) Have a great week Rick - thanks for the smile today.

[@tommeisenzahl180]

Unreal we’re talking about winter. Where did the summer go. Great video Gord. Well done.

[@GPOutdoors]

It goes quick for sure Tom!

[@tonygreen1067]

My wife just greased up all the pieces for the snow blower on our L3560. Getting ready to install this week.

[@ddelano7408]

More great tips GP! I would add that you should remove the shear bolts and spin the blower to see if the shafts spin free of each other at the shear pin mating areas. I put a little oil on the mating surfaces to keep them from sticking together. I destroyed a blower gear box on a new blower because the shafts were stuck together and wouldn't allow the shear pin to break, as it should. The fine Canadian manufacturer sent me a new gear box since I had only used the blower twice! The blower got too close to a tarp I had covering a pile of sand and ate it! The tarp was buried under the snow and I thought I was far enough away from it but found out I wasn't! I used to use Gojo to clean my greasy hands but now I use blue Dawn dishwashing soap. It's the one with the duck on the label. Sometimes a small brush is required also. I also use it to clean parts and spray it on my really dirty clothes before washing them. Cheers from MA!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? It's getting to be that time of the year again eh!! You have some good tips in this video GP. Thanks. Good luck this winter and take care!!

[@GPOutdoors]

You too Grampie!

[@user-scooter1965]

Good morning Gord. It seems like we were just putting this winter equipment away. Great tips on prepping your snowblower and stressing the importance of good thorough maintenance. It will certainly pay dividends this winter. Cheers.

[@bladerunner1458]

Thanks for the tips. I’ve learned something and I’ll be more thorough with the maintenance on my blower. I’ve had my tractor for four years and it’s running wonderful

[@ronevans852]

I’m glade it doesn’t snow here but maybe in once in 7;or 8; years, I couldn’t keep up with all that maintenance now. But it’s good that you have to keep up with it.

[@mikefromwv1010]

Nice video thanks. I think we should get a little fund raising and get you one of those battery powered grease gun for next year, again thanks for sharing your videos

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Cheers Mike!

[@tomfillmore9710]

Great maintenance trips Gord have a great week and hope we don’t have to get the blowers out for a while but it’s coming for sure take care

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

Hey, Thanks Gord! Did you make this video for me? This is my first year with my LX2610 with a blower, I will be watching this a few times with my manuals out and get it all hooked up in about a month. Thanks for making this VERY informative video! Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Michael! I am glad it may be helpful. Hope you have a great week!

[@jh9855]

Yup, that time of the year to think of snow blowers, tractors, etc. Nice video. Also, now is the time to get those extra shear pins and put the in your tool bag in your tractor. I make certain I have shear pins, my smaller hammer and the thing (can't remember the name) to hammer out the bolt.

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

The weather predictor says we will get snow in the higher elevations here tonight. 😬 I still have so much to do! Cover the brush piles, put an opening in the beaver dam, do some final brush mowing, clean, grease, and put away the implements I won't need for the winter! we have had constant rain the past two days! Never enough time! I like that you are showing the maintenance you have to do to get your snow blower ready! Now to get the winter gear ready for me!

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good luck Bob! It sneaks up on as fast every year it seems. I am sure you will get 'er done! LOL!

[@charlesmach7511]

I had my shoes wear out in 1 year on my blower. I took an old pair of shoes and welded a piece of trailor springs onto the shoes. After 3 years of use on a gravel driveway they are only polished and no wear. My spring was settled and fit the curvature of the shoe real close. I cut the piece of spring with an abrasive wheel on a 4 1/2 Inch grinder. I dont think I will ever have to replace them again. Have a good day.

[@GPOutdoors]

Great mod - thanks for sharing it with us Charles. Happy it is working well for you. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

[@rutigerescobar3827]

Same here on my l4469 front mount blower. Last winter in Southern Ontario was an odd one, the weather was really up and down so I had a hard time building up a base of any kind. Went through a new set of skid shoes before the weather warmed up

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Do you use a cold weather grease or just normal grease.

[@charlesmach7511]

I use the same grease year round.

[@deanmoore420]

Great tips great video got my blower all ready to go winners on its way 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Good stuff Dean! Let it snow!

[@deanmoore420]

@@GPOutdoors Yep we’re supposed to have the worst winter this year 👍

[@beozzie690]

GP, how fast has this year gone.. Already pulling out the winter toys again.. Take care mate and definitely say hello to Carol and tell her we are all waiting for her to finally step up and drive the Kubota!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Thanks 690! Cheers!

[@danielmarkleblanc1800]

Yup, that time of year again. Great video Gord.

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Daniel!

[@bobburck803]

I own the same unit and still get great advise from you.

[@mikes2020]

One suggestion I would have is to grease and lube all of the necessary spots in Spring when you take the blower off for Summer storage. If there would happen to be any moisture or water in any of the bearings, greasing them before storage will force the water out before it sits for an extended period.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

It's that time again for sure. Thanks Gord for sharing some of your maintenance tips with us. Keep up the great work around there, stay safe and have fun when you can. Fred.

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers and thanks Fred!

[@NatesRandomVideo]

That time of year again! I just serviced mine and got it attached last weekend. Somehow I missed that you upgraded tractors this year! Congrats! No need to upgrade here! Cheers.

[@GPOutdoors]

Great stuff. You are winter- ready! Cheers Nate!

[@fromnh6634]

Thank you going into such detail. We had our first few snowflakes last night but it’s too early to switch over. Your videos will help quite a bit during my first winter with the LX2610

[@badcompany3057]

Excellent how-to vid. Hey Kubota, how about coughing up a little sponsor dough...

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! That would be nice..:) Thanks!

[@retiredforlife63]

No!! Not Snow! 😄It won't be long now. I just moved mine into one of my storage domes to start getting it ready.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! You can't hide RFL - LOL!

[@ASTANELAND]

Gord thanks for this video. Just what in needed to refresh my memory. Also can see I will have to turn my K connect on it’s side to get at more zerks. By the way nice PA snatch block hanging on your garage wall. I have plenty of those pulleys here for a variety of jobs. I knock out the roll pins and put in safety spring clips which makes it easier to get the cable in and out of the pulley.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey that's a good idea Andrew - Perhaps a job for me on a rainy or snowy day. Cheers - all the best!

[@rutigerescobar3827]

Awsome video as always gp! If i can add a couple things on your maintenance plan; I have an L4060 cab tractor with a front mount l4469 blower, and were coming into our 3rd season with it. Its bigger than gp's but relatively the same with exception to the size and the way it mounts to the tractor...regardless... 1; one of my biggest issues last season was making sure to have correct tension on the blower auger-chain. I made the mistake of being ocd about everything and over tensioning the chain on a regular basis and ended up destroying the tensioner gear assembly. A hard learned lesson indeed! 2; i keep my tractor and equipment in a shop when not being used and spraying the blower housing with pam cooking spray drastically improved the issue of snow building up inside the blower. 3; last winter was so up and down temperature-wise that i had a tough time maintaining a proper base on my gravel driveway, i ended up having to replace the skid-shoes 3/4 of the way through the season. Having an extra set on hand is definitely a good idea for folks with a gravel driveway. 4; Gord is a wise man when it comes to his maintenance work! I have found that using winter-weight chainsaw bar oil is a cheaper alternative to buying aerosol can of spray grease. I bought an oiler-can off amazon for about 30 dollars canadian And a jug of chainsaw bar oil from canadian. Tire. I never run out and im barely halfway through the jug after almost 3 winters. I love the front mounted blower and look forward to every snowfall we get! Hopefully this coming winter is snowy and cold! Thanks again GP! Looking forward to your winter vids!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good morning and thanks for helping everyone out with some additional tips - greatly appreciated. have a wonderful week - the snow's coming!

[@bay9876]

Winter is now definitely coming. I always wondered if you end up over-boarding on winter maintenance, you're tempting Mother Nature, "Like give me your best shot," sort of thing. But common sense and my practical nature have me out with a grease gun, wrench, pliers and a screw driver. It's a seasonal ritual sort of thing. Love the video and it's timely message.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Let's hope I didn't taunt her too much. Cheers Bay!

[@BeginnerforBSeries]

Nice refresher, GP. Thanks for sharing.

[@Living-The-Dream]

Don’t have a tractor, but still found this very informative and many great maintenance tips GP 👍🚜👏🤩🇺🇸🇨🇦 Rick

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Rick!

[@L2FlyMN]

Great tips GP!!! Nearing our blower season here! Last season, I made the mistake of routing one hydrolic line improperly. I broke off a nipple after my front tire lug caught the line. A mess of 1 quart of hydrolic fluid spraying over everything, I don't want to repeat!!!! 😝

[@craigwilson9560]

Nice video on maintenance Gord! Love gojo. Use it on the farm. We have a snowblower for the mower and also a big one for the big tractor. Makes it nice. Have a great one!

[@jaymyers3888]

Thanks so much for this video. I refer back to them every year.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Nice video Gord! I'll be doing these exact same things in the next 2 weeks. Perfect timing as always! Have a good week.

[@adventuresofafirestarter3718]

Well we would love to watch you build a new garage! You need one!

[@GPOutdoors]

Man, that would be great. One day...:))

[@ernestkooistra1559]

TY ✌

[@randylonghurst9326]

Great video Gord, Have watched your previous years videos on the blower and I learn more with each. Thanks again for taking the time to document and share 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

You're most welcome Randy - I am happy if it helps make things easier. Have a nice week!

[@CanadasOceanPlayground]

GO JO has been around since before the 70s, used it a garage I worked at part time when I was a student back then, the version you recommend is great with the orange scent, we laughingly call it agent orange as its so effective.

[@cslikesorange2615]

I didn’t end up getting a blower with B2601 last year, but I enjoyed watching the maintenance on yours. Thanks for sharing. I am putting on wheel spacers and chains this year so I will probably re-watch your videos on that subject. Thanks for the info on the secondary detention. Saw Ed from My Cluttered Garage demo this on his B2601 in one of his videos. Fun and interesting to learn about these little tidbits.

[@patrickrobblee8791]

Another great video Gord! Thank you so much. I am picking up my blower this November and this will be my first season with it. I truely appreciate your tips and tricks and I have watched all of your great videos. Keep up the awesome work, your a true professional and a great guy by the looks of it. I ordered and recieved my GP Outdoors orange and black jacket, cannot wait to show it off this winter with pride!

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey that's great - you will have the blower soon. I am sure you will like it alot. Thanks for the order! I appreciate it very much - stay warm!

[@cah_sawmill]

Hello my friend

[@silvertide2729]

Always enjoy your content!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@robhoffman510]

Thanks for taking the time to share SB prep again GP, I am heading into my first Winter with a new L4479 and although not exactly the same Everything you shared is applicable a a Great sanity check! PS, I also lack a garage but I Think there may be a concrete pad just big enough to service the tractor and change implements on in my future…. 😎.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good stuff Rob - that will sure be a big step up from the gravel. Good luck!

[@Malpeque_Bay_LX3310]

Good tips for the new or experienced operator. My LX3310 has a date with the dealer for subframe and K-connect install but if the weather holds it will need to come back off for some loader work.

[@pbujold]

Morning GP! Great video! Currently shopping for a B series just like the one you had. I’m roughly an hour North of Trois-Rivières with intense snowfalls and want to move up from ATV plowing to a better tool. So many other things lined up for a compact tractor. I’ve seen so many of your videos over the last two years and have to honestly say, they are extremely useful for newbies. Nice to know what you’re getting into. Thank you! Happy and Safe Holiday Season to you and yours. Cheers!

[@raygobearsgo]

Gp, PM work makes work go great. Iam looking for a blower maybe mother nature will push me to get one. The last couple of years does not warrant one. We will see

[@danlaabs5090]

I picked up my 2980 blower in crates, I built and installed it. The manual states to use grease on the shoot. I’m guessing your dealer may have used a thicker summer grease and not a winter (lighter) grease? I find it’s better to service the equipment before storage as greasing will displace any moisture while in storage. Great video!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Dan! That's great and must have been a fun project to put together. That is a good point about the manual - I have the more expensive winter grease but it is still like gum in the winter here. Just FYI only - one of the Kubota mechanics has the same blower I had and removed the grease as well for this reason and only uses the chain lube - that's where I learned to do it this way. Excellent point about the maintenance in the spring - that makes a lot of sense. Thanks again - have a great week!

[@danlaabs5090]

@@GPOutdoors Thank you for this update. I may have to do the same before the cold weather sets in.

[@mr.redneck2715]

Do you grease the blower during the season?

[@JelenOutDoors]

Good morning Gord, very informative video and great tips. Did you get the chain lube from the dealer or Canadian Tire? I am back to watching your videos on the computer instead of the big screen TV so I can leave comments. I just picked up a rear mount blower, it's not as good as the front mount but I need to keep the front loader on for the bucket and grapple throughout the winter. Gojo is a great product. It's the best stuff to use to remove the smell off your pet if it gets sprayed by a skunk.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning JO. I got it from the dealer. I think you will enjoy the rear mount - I tried one once - they seem to have more power ( so to speak) than the front. And hey no worries - please watch on your big screen - I know you watch when you have time as i do yours and others, and perhaps just say hi once in a while. Have a great day!

[@RandThompson-dd3sk]

Gord, you spend so much time with your tractor... I was wondering if you are married to it?

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL!

[@jamessullivan6985]

Thanks GP!

[@JeffGeorgalas]

Am I mistaken? I could have sworn that you've done this same content before.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Jeff. You are not - most of it across old vids but many requests to do it again, updated wth what I have learned. Thanks for watching!