Kubota L Series 50 Hour Maintenance (#63)

[@NoSQLKnowHow]

Love your videos. It's like listening to Bob Ross, but for tractors. Informative, entertaining, and relaxing. Keep up the great work!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Kirk! You are the second person to pay me that compliment and that is high praise in my book! I still love watching Bob Ross painting videos. He can always make me relax and calm down. I hope you'll share my videos with others you think might like them. Thanks for watching!

[@donaldcrossley5937]

Kirk Kirkconnell Kirk, I agree with that statement 100%

[@eze2190]

I use a large rectangular plastic container from Walmart for my oil changes. It covers enough area to catch the first surge of oil all the way to the last drop. When done, I pour it from the corner of the plastic storage container into a 5 gallon Home Depot bucket. Never had any spillage issues. Put the 5 gallon lid on since it has a rubber seal. When 5 gallon bucket is full (After several car / tractor oil changes), take it to my local fast oil change shop and they empty it for me free of charge. Hope this idea helps.

[@11b4life.]

This guy is like the Bob Ross of tractor maintenance...most cool.

[@DIYMyWay]

This is the first in a series I am doing on Kubota L Series Maintenance. Recently I completed the 400 hour maintenance on my L3901 and it occurred to me that I was doing all the steps of the 50 hour, 100 hour, and 200 hour maintenance milestone as well. So I am in the process making a video for each of these milestones with the video I shot for the 400 hour maintenance. I am also going to release several standalone videos for tasks such as greasing, oil change, hydraulic oil change, and cleaning the water separator. Stay tuned for those!

[@joywang5672]

Can you do a video of mx5400 of these steps for HST

[@DIYMyWay]

Sorry Joy, but I can’t because I don’t have an MX5400. I just have the L3901. Thanks for watching!

[@Livn-4-Rapture]

Can't thank you enough for your detailed videos and care for others! Much better than my service dept. Just hit 50hrs for my L3901 and I turned to your video for my guidance 🙏 Much gratitude sir!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for the kind words, Max! I'm so glad the video has been helpful to you!

[@Livn-4-Rapture]

@@DIYMyWay sir could you tell me what size drive you used for your torque wrench please? I'm trying to purchase the correct torque wrench but getting confused. Thanks again for your help!

[@DIYMyWay]

@@Livn-4-Rapture It’s a 1/2” drive because my sockets are 1/2”.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

Whenever I change fluids I use a flattened cardboard box to put the collection container onto. Any drips or big amounts of oil just get on the box. I have a tarp that is under the whole area. A couple of times in 50 years I was VERY happy that I overprepared. I also tighten the filter to the point that I cant hand tighted any more...THEN a half turn with the filter wrench.

[@DIYMyWay]

Those are good ideas, Roger. Thanks for sharing them and for watching!

[@rogerwhiting9310]

@@DIYMyWay you are the Mr Rogers of Kubota maintenance.

[@robwhite2282]

Thanks Martin. I didn’t know I was supposed to change the hydraulic fluid filter at 50 hours. I’ll go do that now

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Rob! Yes, the transmission oil filter is changed at 50 hours, but I find it interesting that the main hydraulic filter isn’t changed until 400 hours on the Kubota standard L series. Some tractor models have you change all the filters and fluids at 50 hours, which is an expensive undertaking mainly because of the cost of the hydraulic fluid. Thanks for watching!

[@mikeb3553]

Great video, thanks! I was intimidated at first about the '50 hour service' but now I'm not... easy with this great walk-through.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Mike! Glad it was helpful to you! Thanks for watching!

[@jessejames4284]

Outstanding video. No extraneous talking; very well documented; good lighting; excellent camera work; very informative.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Jesse! So glad you liked it and found it helpful!

[@HungPham-nk5gq]

Thanks for your time, sir. my first Kubota L3301 HST just hit 50 hours and I learned a lot from your video!

[@comlbbeau]

Nicely presented, uncomplicated, and thorough. I might add that I mark my engine oil filter and hydraulic filters with an indelible pen with the date and hours that it was changed.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! I don’t do that since I keep a written record of it on my maintenance sheets. Thanks for watching!

[@robwhite2282]

That is a great idea.

[@homestead_diy]

Just about to hit 50 hours on my L3901. This video seems very well laid out.

[@chriscoco7243]

I can't thank you enough for these videos. The calm and thorough way you explain every step of a process is empowering! Especially for folks whom, like myself, have difficulty paying attention to instructions. I have worked with many of men who know half as much as they think they do and talk twice as much they should. Bravo! You should consider making videos on "how to make videos."

[@DIYMyWay]

Chris, thank you so much for the kind words of encouragement! There’s more to come in this series! Thanks for watching!

[@back2basics262]

Thanks for the informative video. I recently purchased my first tractor, a L2501; and will most likely be performing my 50hr maintenance this winter. Your videos have been very helpful for a newbie such as myself. Thanks again, and I look forward to future videos.

[@DIYMyWay]

Welcome to the Kubota owner’s community! Tractors are so versatile to have. I love my L3901. I hope you got a Front End Loader on it! Thanks for watching!

[@back2basics262]

Thank you! Sure did...initially bought the FEL, rotary mower, and back blade. After watching your videos, it inspired me to purchase and build out a carry all. It’s has come in handy hauling firewood rounds, and much more.

[@GPOutdoors]

Great step by step video DIY! Thanks for all the attention to detail and the information on the tools needed and quantities etc. Hope all is well. Cheers!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks Gord! I’m having fun putting this series of videos together. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@mexi9787]

Thank you so much got a 2021 L3901 this year in April and man I’m already at 50 hours this will help !! 🙏🏽‼️

[@DIYMyWay]

You’re welcome, Alan! Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@rogerhodge2607]

I always enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for taking the time for doing this. I appreciate all the self help tutorials on everything Tractors....I have an L2501. Thanks again.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Roger! Glad to hear you enjoy my videos and that they are helpful to you! Thanks for watching!

[@notafarmer3170]

Awesome video, put together very professionally and easy to understand. I have a 5100 but everything is pretty similar I think. Great reference video and will no doubt be one I watch again and again and again!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for the encouraging words! If you haven't already, you might want to download the tools and supplies list and see if it is useful with your tractor. Please share the video with anyone else who might find it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinstewart7792]

Great format for the information, feeding Al gores rhythm

[@TimDeGraff]

What a great video. Thanks for taking the time to add so much detail!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it was helpful to you, Tim! Thanks for watching!

[@daveedds]

Such a clear, concise, and thorough presentation. Thank you for this great video

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, David! I appreciate the feedback!

[@wireedm1]

Great video, thanks for posting! On the L2501, the oil filter is changed at 50, 200, and then every 200 hours after that. You mention every 400 toward the end of your video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! That’s correct. The oil change interval for the L3301, L3901 & L4701 is 50 hours, 400 and every 400 hours after that, though my tractor just passed 600 hours and I’m probably going to change the oil anyway and every 200 after. Thanks for watching!

[@kentmcginnis2649]

Thank you so much for a great video plan on doing the 50 hour maintenance this weekend

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you for watching, Kent!

[@WoodsTreeFarm]

Right on! Excellent demonstration of the service. Wish I had seen this before I attempted mine a few months back. Good video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! There will be 100, 200 and 400 hour versions coming soon along with some individual maintenance task videos coming soon. Thanks for watching!

[@homestead_diy]

My manual also says to replace the hydraulic oil filter at 50 hours. Guess this is a later addition. My tractor was purchased in late 2021.

[@scottmeister8980]

Mine needs to be changed soon. I will be running 10w-30 for diesel engines. Winter will be here soon in Wisconsin.

[@davidshotwell5848]

Thank you very much for this video, it is very helpful. One comment: I have an L2501, so a smaller engine, and the oil capacity is 6 quarts for this model rather than 7.1 for the L3901. Keep these videos coming. Thanks again.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you found it helpful, David! Thanks for watching!

[@stevepepin74]

You videos are always informative. Thank you so much for doing these.

[@luisdig6862]

Thank you sir for your videos im learning fron your maintenancei love kubota diesel engine

[@DIYMyWay]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir, very well done informative maintenance video !!! Can't wait to see your next maintenance video !!! Keep up the outstanding work Sir !!! Cheers !!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Dave! Thank you, sir! I am enjoying making them. Cheers!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Maintenance is very important for any machine. And for a machine that costs as much as a tractor and does as much as a tractor, it is even more important to do the maintenance to keep everything working good as new for as long as you can!!! Nice video Martin and very informative. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Right you are, Mike! Thanks for watching!

[@Neilson-ve9si]

Thank you sir, for your time

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for watching!

[@6stringer01]

Another excellent video, Thank you very much and hope to see more in the future.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! Glad you think so! I have a whole playlist of Kubota Maintenance videos that you may kind useful You'll find it here: kzbin.info/aero/PL-6f-mabPsDypzJW6Dc88Czp5JypgpYi2 Thanks for watching!

[@FromSteelToWood]

Very well made tutorial Martin!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Joe!

[@tomcatg]

Thank you sir. That was extremely helpful and very well done!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Gil! Very glad to know you found it helpful!

[@ducksp6405]

Thanks for making this video. Very helpful.

[@DIYMyWay]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@henrymaldonado9115]

Your video was real helpful.

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad to hear it was helpful to you, Henry! Thanks for watching!

[@anthonycoleman1909]

I don't even own a tractor but found this interesting

[@DIYMyWay]

I'm very glad to hear that, Anthony. Thanks for watching!

[@kmil2010]

Is there any reason that you wouldn’t change the oil filter in the middle of the oil change (after you’ve drained the system of oil but have not yet filled it back up)?

[@DIYMyWay]

No particular reason. Then again, there’s no reason not to either. Thanks for watching!

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Martin, great job. Thanks. That reminds me that I need to do the 700 hr services on my 2006 Kubota B7800. You also reminded me of a few more grease fittings. Also, at my 600 hr services, I wrote the hours and date on all my filters, cleaned and painted all the drain plug bolt heads yellow(sorry not orange)for visibility purposes and wheel hub nut and bolt sizes directly on the wheel hub. Do you have a video of removing the FEL?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Tommy! I like your idea of painting all the drain plug bolt heads. As a matter of fact, I will be doing a video of FEL removal/installation soon. Thanks for watching!

[@joelmiller898]

Very very helpful. Thank you.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Joel! I’m so glad you found it helpful! May some of my other Kubota maintenance videos will be helpful to you when the time comes. Thanks for watching!

[@JamieE76]

Great video! Made it look very simple to diy.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Jamie! It wasn’t hard at all. I just followed the owner’s manual.

[@scrappydappy2827]

Great video!!! So very helpful. Thank you

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad it’s helpful to you! Thanks for watching!

[@cadwellboy]

This was very helpful. Thank you…..

[@kelckeri]

Very good video.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you very much!

[@rtzapper]

Thank you for doing this video. Very helpful for me.

[@DIYMyWay]

So glad to hear it! Please share it with anyone else you think it might help. Thanks for watching!

[@jadesumsion]

Thanks. Great video. Much appreciated

[@vancochran7344]

There are 2 trans filter that are both changed at the 50 hour service aren't there? I only saw you change one filter changed but there are two filters on the print out for the 50 hour service from Kubota.. One is Transmission Oil Filter(Kubota Part # HHK70-14070)as well as the second filter Hydraulic Oil Filter(Kubota Part # HH3A0-82623). I understand one is a cartridge pre filter type ( $46.00) and one is a regular looking filter type at $26.00)

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Van. There is only one hydraulic filter to change at 50 hours according to the 2017 Kubota L3301, L3901 manual. It is the Transmission Oil Filter (Kubota Part # HHK70-14070). Curiously, the Hydraulic Oil Filter isn't changed until 400 hours. Many other Kubota tractors specify you change both at 50 hours, so I don't know why that is the case for these models. BTW, both filters look like regular oil filters. The difference is the Hydraulic Oil Filter has a magnet at the inlet to the filter to pick up metal shavings, which mine certainly had done at 400 hours. Thanks for watching!

[@vancochran7344]

I went to the Kubota dealer and they told me there are 2 filters. It's on the print out you posted. I took the print out with me and they even pointed it out and showed it to me on the paper. Maybe in 2017 there was only one filter but now there are two. My 3901 is a 2020. .@@DIYMyWay

[@thanasiskastaniotis3392]

looks great stuff congrats do you have service video for GL240 model???

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! Sorry, no I don’t!

[@russbedenbaugh4558]

Great informative video. You have a calming voice. I was wondering about the oil change, you changed filter after adding oil. Shouldn't filter be replaced with oil pan empty? I was confused.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Russ! I did it in the order of the Kubota maintenance check list, but I don’t it makes much difference. Thanks for watching!

[@bryantjones8039]

Love the video. I have the kubota L3301D. I was working with the loader moving dirt at low rpms, and it cut off. It started right back up but now it has what looks like a puff cloud at the top righthand corner. How can I clear it out? There is (no) codes showing. It has less than 120 hours on it. Please advise. Thank you.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Bryant! Your tractor is telling you it needs to do a DPF regen, so you need to throttle up to 2,500 RPM and when the exhaust is hot enough, it will start the DPF regen automatically. Let it run at the speed until the regen (puff cloud) light goes out. You can use the tractor while doing a regen. Just keep the RPMs above 2,500 until the light goes out. Thanks for watching!

[@daveman5860]

If you fear that your crease fittings have clogged or dried up, squirt a dabble of PB blaster, while depressing the ball to let some inside. Then try your grease gun. Sometimes you may have to take the grease nipple off and clean it in with some PB blaster., Or equivalent. WD-40 is pretty much crap.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks for the tip, Dave!

[@pneumatic_elephant]

God bless you, sir.

[@DIYMyWay]

Same to you. Maxim! Thanks for watching!

[@davedherod]

Great videos! I have a L3901 manual transmission (not HST). I was about to do the Tran oil filter but it looks like that’s only for HST. Is that what you have? Thanks

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, David! Yes, mine is HST.

[@viuus]

This video is my Manual !

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@sustainableliving880]

Excellent video!

[@tomh3834]

good video,thanks a lot!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@scorpiomilo123]

Hi, I really appreciate the info and video. Do you change the filter for the hydraulics as well? It seems like is the same filter and fluid for transmission and hydraulics. Thank you!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Jose! No, not at 50 hours for the model of Kubota. At least not according to the owner’s manual. The hydraulic fluid and filter are change at 400 hours. That video is coming soon. Thanks for watching!

[@donmccardell]

So we dont have to drain and change hydraulic fluid at 50 hours? Thanks great video btw

[@DIYMyWay]

Not according to the operator’s manual for the Kubota standard L series. You only change the transmission filter at 50 hours, but not the main hydraulic filter or the fluid. However, I hear that some other models of Kubota (possibly older ones?) do require it. Best bet is to do exactly what your manual says, although it certainly wouldn’t hurt to change the fluid and filters at 50 hours. Thanks for watching!

[@JeffreyStrader]

I have a 2020 Kubota L2501 Diesel. I am here in central Oklahoma (Hot summer climate) and I am curious as to what weight of Engine Oil the engine uses. It is about to hit its first 50 Hour Maintenance.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Jeffrey! You should refer to your manual for the proper SAE type based on your climate. I live in Georgia and we have hot summers too, so I use Shell Rotella T-5 synthetic blend SAE15W-40. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenreeves4766]

Great video, I love how quality your videos are. I also see you have a nice little toolbox mounted on the side of your tractor, do you have any information on that?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you, Steven! There is actually four total: two ammo can chain boxes on each FEL tower and two tool boxes on each side of the ROPS. You’ll find videos on them in my tractor mods playlist. Thanks for watching!

[@gjs9871]

Like the video except you should mention that you should replace the filter while the engine oil is drained. Would appreciate if you did this for a l4701

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! I don't own an L4701, but if you buy one for me I'd be happy to do a video for it. 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@gjs9871]

@@DIYMyWay if I had that much money to spare I could have a shop teach me or just have the dealer do all the maintenance.

[@AUDIOMIND]

What about the hydraulic filter?

[@DIYMyWay]

My 2017 L3901 manual doesn't not mention replacing the hydraulic filter or the fluid, but if I had to do it over, I would at least change the filter because it just makes sense. Thanks for watching!

[@patrolrider]

First build a nice Big clean barn to do it all in

[@DIYMyWay]

Exactly! Thanks for watching!

[@mikemichaels1875]

Awesome video!!!!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Mike! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrglock2313]

Oil and filters are fairly cheap. I change mine every 50hours

[@brentthebloodhound]

Awesome video. If it’s HsT does that skip the clutch part?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Brent! No, the HST models have a clutch as well for shifting gear ranges and engaging the PTO.

[@dannyharless2230]

Great video!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Danny!

[@CountryLivingWithTheHarnishs]

Great video Martin i enjoy watching but you did not change the hydraulic filter on the right hand side you just changed the HST filter .when is the hydraulic filter supposed to be changed ?

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks, Arles! That’s an interesting point! Both the owners manual and the Workshop Manual (WSM) for the L3901 have the first filter change at 400 hours along with the first change of the hydraulic oil. I have read that the manuals for some other Kubota tractors call for both the hydraulic filter and the oil to be changed at 50 hours. Even though, I followed the manual exactly, I wish I had at least changed the filter at 50 hours. Also, I noticed a discrepancy between the owners manual and the WSM for how often some maintenance tasks are done. The owner’s manual shows them done every 100 hours whereas the WSM shows the same tasks done at every 400 hours. I chose to go with the owner’s manual. Thanks for watching!

[@CountryLivingWithTheHarnishs]

@@DIYMyWay my owner manual says to change the hydraulic filter at 50hrs i did a video on that and there was metal shavings stuck on the magnet in the filter .the video was ( episode 6 50 hr service ) i think i will change the hydraulic fluid may be at 250 hr not 400hr .changing fluid early should not hurt. I am at 99 hours now.

[@stlouisx50]

What about the Hydraulic oil filter? You showed the transmission and engine but not the Hydraulic.

[@DIYMyWay]

That’s not changed until 400 hours per the 2017 L3301/L3901 manual. Thanks for watching!

[@Poseidon215]

Where did you get the maintenance sheets at?

[@DIYMyWay]

From my tractor’s manual. Thanks for watching!

[@mrsmith9229]

Does 2006 L5030 have a water seperator?

[@DIYMyWay]

If it’s has a Diesel engine, it almost certainly does. Thanks for watching!

[@mrsmith9229]

@@DIYMyWay Yup it’s a diesel, I know it has a fuel bowl with filter but I haven’t seen water separator bowl

[@dontdrinkthekoolaid4796]

Hello and great video as always. I have the L2501 and in my owners manual it also has the Hydraulic oil filter replacement too. Does your manual not have you changing this filter? Thanks for your great videos. Never mind. After reading other comments I see you’ve already answered this question. My tractor is a 2020 model so perhaps it’s just a L2501 maintenance and not the 33 or 39 models? Thanks again Sir.

[@DIYMyWay]

Yep, I found it strange that the 50 our maintenance steps can vary in such big matters such as the hydraulic oil filter among very similar tractors of the same brand. Thanks for watching!

[@tiffanycorbello663]

How can I adjust pto

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Tiffany! What are you trying to adjust? The only things you can adjust with the PTO is whether it’s engaged or not and the speed in RPM. Thanks for watching!

[@jjnatte9996]

Makes no cents why u would only have change hydraulic filter at 50

[@DIYMyWay]

Actually, it was just the transmission hydraulic filter and not the main hydraulic pump system filter, which I thought was odd, since some tractors call for changing all the filters and even all the hydraulic fluid at 50 hours. That’s in addition to engine oil and filter. Thanks for watching!

[@radarme]

Fantastic video.. thanks very much for doing it!

[@DIYMyWay]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching, David!