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  1. J

    need help with a genie gs-1930 scissor lift

    Never mind. One of the pothole guard switches was indexed improperly. Used it all day today at the shop, never sounded off. Thank the good lord, that alarm is annoying as hell. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. J

    need help with a genie gs-1930 scissor lift

    Since this appears to be the place for help with these durn things, I have a 1930 that keeps throwing a 18 code. This shows to be the pothole guard error. I checked The switches on each pothole guard are making and breaking with a multimeter The weird thing is that when using the lower...
  3. J

    Aftermarket filters

    Wix filters has an online cross reference. Type in your machine model numbers and the part numbers pull up. I didn't look where you're located, but I use Oriely auto parts. Normally they have it on the shelf or next day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. J

    KX 121-2 joysticks wont work?? everything else fine

    When I owned one, my left heel hit the pattern selector. It moved it to the middle position and nothing worked other than the backfill blade.
  5. J

    I broke down and bought a "power luber"

    I run a lot of the 12 volt Milwaukee tools in my service truck. I bought a $20 power invertor , from Walmart, that plugs into my cigarette lighter socket. Just plug your 110 volt charger into the invertor. Problem solved
  6. J

    Best Mini Excavator

    I own a kubota and a Deere. Both are damn fine machines. Had you asked a couple of days ago, the kubota could have been had pretty cheap. Mouse chewed a hydraulic hose under the floor pan. What a pain lol.
  7. J

    Kubota gland wrench

    I havea 2007 kx121-2. We ha downed the machine 6yrs. I noticed a cylinder starting to drip, time to repackage a cylinder. I have never seen a gland wrench that will fit these cylinders. Short of building a wrench, not against it, what's everyone usin? Thanks for your help.
  8. J

    580c Right Brake Pedal Goes To The Floor

    580C takes brake fluid not oil. Try bleeding first. Check for leaks. Possibly a master cylinder or wheel cylinder. If neither are rusty internally, both can be rebuilt for next to nothing.
  9. J

    Kubota KX 121-2 thermostat

    No sir I didn't have to drain the radiator. I did pretty well what you described. I haven't had to add any more anti freeze as of yet.
  10. J

    Kubota KX 121-2 thermostat

    Are there any special procedures to burping the air out of the cooling system after changing the thermostat? I have shop manuals on the way, they just haven't arrived yet? I appreciate y'all's info because I am in a jam!!!!
  11. J

    580C fluid check

    Thanks airman. I thought that was right but I couldn't be for certain.
  12. J

    580C fluid check

    Is the. 580C like automobiles when checking the transmission fluid level ? Does it need to be running and in neutral when checking fluid level? I am bring the machine back from many years of sitting. After several small repairs, repacking cylinders, brake re work, power steering pump reseal...
  13. J

    580C power steering pump

    It's the one on the motor. It's not belt driven, it ran of the cam gear.
  14. J

    580C power steering pump

    I am putting new seals in power steering pump. I pulled a good one. While cleaning the pump up before assembly, I washed my alignment marks off of the pump housing. I can't find any procedure for this in the service manual. Do I just eyeball and pray? What should I do at this time. Thanks
  15. J

    580C power steering pump

    Thanks Nova. Apparently I can't spell correctly. Lol.
  16. J

    580C power steering pump

    Maybe y'all can help? I haven't been able to find a rebuild kit for my power steering pump. Is this not something that is offered , or is it I am not looking in the right place. I am losing steering fluid and can't find where the fluid is going. Everytime I run the machine for a short...
  17. J

    Power steering 580C

    Which fluid should I use in the power steering of my 580C? Hydraulic fluid, motor oil, auto motive power steering fluid? Any of the above? Thanks for looking
  18. J

    Trench compactor: Gas or Diesel power for a good rammer

    Is the diesel one a rope pull start?
  19. J

    580C brake wheel cylinder

    I don't know why it was stuck, but all I can tell y'all is the new one is in place and I have brakes again. All is well
  20. J

    580C brake wheel cylinder

    Screw it. I'm replacing the slave cylinder
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