Kubota Excavator Maintenance - Final Drive Lube, Hydraulic & Fuel Filter | KX71-3

How to perform excavator 500 hour service: Final drive lube, Fuel Filter and Hydraulic Filter change on Kubota KX71-3 excavator. Bonus 15
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[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Part of owning land is learning how to service the machines you use to maintain it. It saves you money, but more importantly saves you time in transporting equipment and keeps your equipment where it's needed -- on the farm ready to work!! If you missed it, here's a link to the day our excavator "Precious" arrived at Piney Grove: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inWupKGHhJ6srrs

[@michaelmactavish4445]

kubotas deffently sures nothe come on done on that tight lol

[@mikelanglais7493]

Suction filter is at the bottom of the hydraulic tank. You’ll see once you drain the tank. You should also change the pilot control filter while your at it.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

@@mikelanglais7493 I believe that's the 1000hr service. We're a couple years from that.

[@shawnwelborn8483]

😊

[@stuartrance277]

The 3rd hole on final drive which you didn’t take out , is to fill with oil , no plate to fight with at that hole , the oil then comes out the middle hole with plate , when up to level 😊👍

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Good tip. The manual didn't show it that way but it was hard to fill the way I did it!

[@KillingItCountry]

I do my own maintenance too but I’m a ways away from the 500 hour service on our 2021 KX040-4. Thanks for the sneak preview 😉

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Probably just grease for you for awhile. Kubota makes it easy to track with the sticker under the seat!! Thanks for watching. B&D

[@robc6310]

This is great info Brad. Going to come in handy for my 500 hour service!

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

I thought Precious would sputter a little with both fuel filters changed, but with the bleed vent open, she never skipped a beat! Thanks for watching. B&D

[@michaelmactavish4445]

@@PineyGroveHomestead kubotas are my most easyist brand to work on deere and newholland is a night merrior takes 6 and a half hour change oil in a newholland and deere because have to tear everything off wich is a pain

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Nice job on doing your own maintenance! Lots of good information in this one!

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

It seems like something always needs servicing, doesn't it? If only someone had a lift in their shop.....hmmmmm. 🤔🤣😆 Thanks for stopping by Lucas. B&D

[@thepragmatic6383]

A well-maintained machine will serve you well over the years. My excavator is an old KX61-2 from 2002, I bought it used in 2014 and the first thing I did was change all the fluids and filters. The previous owner didn't seem to be really interested in maintenance given the color of the oils and the obvious lack of grease. But despite its 20 years, its engine purrs like a kitten and despite the Siberian cold of Quebec, it starts right away.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Very true...can't be cheap with maintenance...it will cost you double in the long run.

[@JustCaidsDayFarm]

It definitely saves money and time doing those things yourself. Nice job! I need to get better at doing my maintenance. I have to get my 400-hour done on my tractor. I'm already 20 hours over.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Machines are nice, but something always needs something! Thanks for watching. B&D

[@Bellislawns]

I'd encourage you to get a torque wrench. You will not regret it, and you will need it now that you have that mini-x. I got one when I got my U17 for under 50 bucks. Use it to remove and tighten those drive-line hex bits. And yes, 90 degrees stop turn 4 times. You were correct. Thanks for the info. Came here for the hydro filter :)

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

I do need a torque wrench!

[@jamesscroggins3486]

Nice job, did not look to complicated and saved you time and money.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

👍 The biggest thing is not towing it to the dealer and then dealing with the trailer and the downtime. And yes, it was simple although the final drive plugs not coming out on the first attempt had me worried! B&D

[@andreistancescu1669]

Bine prezentat, multumesc! Greatings from Brasov, Romania

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Thank you. We have an excavator playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLG5yS75HLzo0v6LnCFxPlQOxbi6tlXdB0

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Hey Brad, nice work getting the plugs out. Patience pays off for sure when working on your equipment. I have that same Dewalt. It's pretty decent for a battery powered tool.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

I tried the 1/4" impact driver and they wouldn't come loose. The 1/2" drive is a boss though....I haven't put it on a lug nut yet that it wouldn't loosen. Bonus: I got more tools out of the deal! 🤣Take care. B&D.

[@michaelmactavish4445]

@@PineyGroveHomestead thats the gear oil i use in my husqaverna snowblower gear box wich the kubota gear oil was cheaper

[@michaelmactavish4445]

I have a kubota grease gun and kubota grease wich kubota is nice have a kubota grease gun wich comes with 2 free tubes of grease

[@curtisduncan4005]

Brad, new to your channel. But enjoy watching and have found you to be very helpful. In fact just bought a Kx71-3 today with a lil over 100 hrs. So this video I'm glad I came across..Thanks partner

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

We love our KX71...we have a whole playlist on what we do with it. Thanks for watching. kzbin.info/aero/PLG5yS75HLzo0v6LnCFxPlQOxbi6tlXdB0

[@artk6177]

So, another channel did the final drive and rotated the drive so the other plug on the perimeter was down and being used as the drain hole. Then the other perimeter plug was the fill hole and the final one (more in the center) was the full indicator hole. IDK anything about this, but that dude didn't have any problem filling the drive, plus, you'd think they have 3 plugs for a reason. I'm a mechanical idiot so just a thought.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

I just followed the directions in the owners manual...maybe I read them wrong. It sure went in slow! Thanks for watching.

[@HillsideAcres]

I’ve been in the market for a good mini, just missed out on a nice 161 that went for a good price but I was down south when it was posted, I also do all my maintaining my self.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Before I bought "Precious", I literally had my trailer loaded and cash in hand to buy one at a great deal 30 minutes away. Was waiting for a bad storm to pass through, and just as I was starting my truck, got a text -- "SOLD". So frustrating!!

[@HillsideAcres]

@@PineyGroveHomestead that’s how it goes, I’m always buying and selling stuff, more buying than selling but to get the good deals you got to be on them instantly because they never last !

[@salonecapitalllc2191]

Very helpful video bud

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Thanks. I like that it all was pretty easy to get to as well!

[@troyr57]

On my KX 033-4 I had to get a 24 inch breaker bar and sprayed the bolt. I also opened the top two plugs, fill from the top edge hole and wait for it to fill up watching the middle hole.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

We were scared of breaking off the bolt. The vibrations of the impact wrench really helped. Hopefully the next time it comes out a little easier! Thanks for watching.

[@tylerb7795]

Thank you

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

thanks for watching

[@jasvan4359]

When I changed my gear lube for final drive I did it the same way I did it on my boat motor lower unit. Pull both plugs drain unit , insert a clear lube on end of bottle of oil cut tip small , (NOTE: buy about 12 to 18” clear tube that fits the hole of bottom plug)and insert in lower unit and squeeze until it comes out top hole then quickly inset bottom plug , you will loose a little bit of oil when inserting

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Good idea! The fill hole on the final drive is a little challenging.

[@jasvan4359]

@@PineyGroveHomestead I enjoy your videos and your learning experiences keep them up

[@jasvan4359]

And yes the bottom hole is a challenge but it works

[@Mil2Vet]

Mil2Vet approved!

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Thanks for watching.

[@KG1982UK]

Great video, ive just bought my first excavator, a kx61-3. Do you know why there are 2 oil filler points on the engine? Im just about to service mine and when i do the oild change i want to make sure ive done it right. Thanks Kiran

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Hmmmmm....I just made another video on changing the oil on this KX71 and we only have one engine oil fill point. And one hydraulic fill point. Our L3901 tractor is the same....one for the engine, one for the hydraulics. Your dealer can probably tell you! Thanks for watching. Here's our excavator videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLG5yS75HLzo0v6LnCFxPlQOxbi6tlXdB0

[@danchandler-lt8nl]

Do you have a part number for those filters please?

[@robertd6925]

Get a socket drive bit and an impact.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

That's what I used in the video

[@anthonyshaw7251]

A little bit late to the party lol, but if you give the drain plugs a good hit with a hammer, you will be surprised how easy they come loose. This goes for bolts generally, hydraulic fittings etc.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Thanks....but I was too scared to try!!

[@anthonyshaw7251]

@@PineyGroveHomestead lol, couple of gentle ish taps with hammer is ok, impacting them out puts strain on the Allen key/bolt corners.

[@nixran]

I know this is over a year old but the reason you had so much problems adding oil you were adding it in the wrong place. The top left plug is for fill and the top right is for you the check when it’s full.

[@antoniobravo6815]

I have a KX71-3 Super series and I can't find where to put the Fuel filter(RA211-51280) at

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

The spin on high pressure fuel filter, or the water separator? It only has 2 fuel filters.

[@MrClivelupo]

i will never spend 1 min. on my car to repair or do any maintenance. There are people outthere who have enough knowlege to do this, and i hate oil and grease etc.on my hands. I know it costs me, but i don´t care. As a brewmaster you need always clean hands and clean fingernails so this job must get outsourced 😂😂

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

I hear you!! Saving money is one factor, but the biggest factor is time....it's a two day evolution to get heavy equipment in for service and back home again. Plus the downtime while it's gone!! Thanks for watching. B&D