Nice job Sam on repairing and servicing the mini x. That will be soooo handy to have around the property. I think both you and your brother are benefiting from this arrangement. 👍
Make sure you change the gear oil in both final drives. It’s very easy, there’s three screw caps in it. Line them up, take the top out, then the bottom. When you fill it up turn it 15 degrees and leave the top off, screw in the bottom and fill from the top. When it comes out the middle it’s full. This will save you in the long term
New to your channel. Nice video. Don't forget to write the hours and date on the new filters so you know when to do the next maintenance. It's easy to forget.
A little tip from someone who found out the hard way..... If You had rotated the machine so that the cab end faced the blade, You would have had much more room to work on the blade hose. Also applies to greasing the blade pins. Good job.
There is a New Zealand based man whose you tube Chanel is under the name of Marty T. He resurrects abandoned machinery and brings them home for his own use. His neighbour had an abandoned excavator deep in his forest that he rescued. In another video he finds a TD9 bulldozer abandoned due to mechanical issues.
Awesome video. I love bringing something back to life. I have an old cub lowboy 184 that needs an engine rebuild and lots of seals. Its something that ive been putting off for a couple years but I am excited for when the funds come to do the rebuild.
Thank you so much! It's really true. Money is one thing, but also the time it takes. That's why my brother couldn't get to it. I'm so happy to be able to help get her running 🤠👍
As a small excavator owner power wash that excavator it will help with maintenance and spotting leaks etc. Look it over before every use and the clean machine makes it easier. You will be amazed how much quicker projects will be completed. It's a win win for you and your brother.
Thank you so much! I was hoping someone with experience would give me some advice. She's operational and I do intend to go over her with a more critical eye. At least she's in a barn and not in a field! 🤠👍
That's a good deal Sam! Didn't see any leaking on the new hose. Well that's the first time I've seen someone add oil from a ladder, hard to get to spot using some creative thinking. A little bit of a difference between the color of the new and old air filter. Good job on the maintenance. No problem to rip out that wire. Looking forward to seeing more with the excavator?
Thank you Paul! I'm truly amazed at how well everything went to get her up to good working order. There will absolutely be lots to do with her around the property 🤠👍
Sam, I'm a new subscriber but I'm going to tell you something. It's hard to kill a Kubota excavator. Actually any type of Kubota equipment, just simple maintenance is all it takes. You got a real score there especially having that some. You'll find that so helpful for picking logs and brush and everything else up. I don't know what you're going to use it for. We used to use one a little bit bigger than that, not by much and we used it for digging irrigation ditches for flood irrigation when I was growing up
Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! I'll be finishing up some major projects this summer and it's not only going to be helpful, I wouldn't be able to do them without it! Very happy to be able to have it for the time I do 🤠👍
Wish I had a brother. 😃 Nice work Sam. The overdue maintenance isn't a big deal. That mice damage was a real concern but fortunately it worked out too.
You said it! Putting those wires back together was tedious. I'm not a mechanic so it was a challenge but I just kept focused on one task at a time and got it done. Feels really good 🤠👍
That's a nice small machine! But the engine compartment seems to be very tight.. Some general hints: If filling in new oil to the travel reduction gears: First leave the drain plug open and fill in some new oil to flush out the rest of the old oil / dirt. Then close the drain plug and fill in the new oil. After some hours of usage, check the oil again. If it is clear, than all fine. If not, the seal around the gear box could be damaged and dirt comes inside of it. From time to time, open the water separator in the fuel line. Clean it. I have never seen water inside of it in my excavator. But sometimes there could be dirt inside which blocks fuel line. Check the rollers / idler wheel etc. of undercarriage: Lift machine up with the blade and bucked. Try to move the rollers / idler to the sides: There should be no play / only minimum of play of them. Then it is also easy to check the chain tension. If needed, tight it more. The bolts on the arm etc. should have no play. And they should not move towards the fixed parts. Otherwise the steel on the arm will be damaged over the time. This can be an expensive repair. Over the time, it is a good idea to remove one bolt after each other. Check the diameter of bolt and of the hole. Clean bolts. Check the grease fittings, if needed replace them. This is an easy and very helpful job for a good lifetime of the machine.
That is fantastic. I just fixed a free John Deere LX155 riding mower, obviously not the same scale but it's such a good feeling. That is a fantastic size excavator, one day I'll get me one of those.
cool that your brother did this...I have never been able to work out how oil filters do that, I put them on hand tight, come back a year later and it needs a crowbar and 600lbs of torque to get the damn things off...I hate doing them, to the point where I often have to punch a hole right through and twist them off with a bar ...if some one makes a none self tightening oil filter I am right there ..I'll have atleast three As for fule filters I had to develop a whole new way of dealing with mine since I run biodiesel in my landrovers but yeah bleeding injectors after a fuel filter change is second nature to me now, I actually keep a spanner in each vehicle just for if I get an airlock or run out of fuel. I hope youre cashing all your scrap steel in theres a few bucks worth right there.
Thank you! Maintenance isn't easy... none of it. Well, maybe the air filters 😅 I give all my scrap metal to my younger brother. I'm just happy to get rid of it. We do for each other, obviously. Good to have good family 🤠👍
Well that is awesome. You’ll be digging drainage ditches for days now Sam! Man I’d say that oil drain plug was way too tight. All fluids changed and your in business. Enjoy the new toy Sam! Cheers, Mike.
Thank you Mike! Why do people over tighten stuff like that?!? She's running like a champ. Just some minor repairs to do on rainy days, but I'll be getting some BIG stuff done when it's dry 🤠👍
@samsdoinstuff Zip tape sticky side up, or scrap ice and water shield. Little peanut butter in the middle. I can't tell you how many mice I have caught with sticky traps. I've got a nice 10/22, but the .22 air rifles are where it's at. No shell casings everywhere!
@dand33911 That's a great idea with the sticky traps. I use spring traps in my barns... and cats love to hunt in there too. I've been wanting a nicer pellet rifle. I have an old Crossman.
FYI if you turn the house (cab) sometimes you gain more access to certain under carriage components. Also don’t open the oil fill cap until the drain plug is removed. You want the oil to come out slow while removing the drain plug. Pig mats are your friends during hydraulic, fuel, and coolant repairs. Use rubber hose plugs and pig mats when replacing hydraulic hoses. You replaced the whole fuel filter housing instead of just the filter element.
Not trying to be one of those nitpickers, and im definitely not an equipment operator. I was always told to utilize the bucket as a point of contact on the trailer, when using that type of ramp. If a ramp slips, or breaks,..you can lower yourself easily, instead of having the machine slam to the ground. I will add that this can kind of go wrong. We were doing a pipe job in Arkansas, and had the hinges on a loading gate fail (my buddy was in welding school, and welded them himself 😂. Anyway, our trailer jad seen some heavy use, and the bucket went through the decking. It did slow the fall, though. No damge to the machine, wich is good because ot was a rental. It did jave the skinny bucket, and the thumb was retracted all of the way. Im not sure if the thumb would have helped, or just gotten broken. Anyway, cool video, and thats good to have good family.
Thank you very much for the concern and the advice. I agree. Whenever possible, keep the bucket downhill. With that trailer, I cannot spin the cab around after loading and if I back it in, there will be way too much tongue weight. So we loaded with the bucket first. It's a bit risky but the slope isn't enough to send the machine over. It would be quite a bump though. Thanks again! 🤠👍
You were having entirely too much fun during every bit of this video, even during the maintenance work. Nice job getting it up and running. And hey,,,,,,, Have fun
Yeah buddy I just found your channel today it looks pretty cool yeah I subscribed I just wanted to throw my two cents in with your maintenance work whenever you’re changing the filters like the oil filter the fuel filter and possibly even the air filters you should mark those with the paint marker the hours and the date do you install those filters. It really will help in the future
Thank you! And welcome to the channel! I didn't show it on camera but I did mark the date and hours over top of the writing that was already there. Love having that machine 🤠👍
Little bit of advice, the 3 grease fittings below the cab, one is for the turn table(what the cab rotates on) DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT over grease the turn table. If you blow that o ring out you’ll have to split it and replace that oring. I forget the kubota spec but I always did 3-5 pumps
Really awesome! So, change the channel to "Sam's Accomplishing Stuff"? I liked the homemade "oil bong". A tip for an oil change, when the oil pan bolt is a couple threads from coming out, put one of those magnetic pick up tools on it. You can turn the last few threads with that and it keeps your hands clear of the oil stream.
That's always a good deal... if you can get it running. It's like I have a free rental for as long as I need it! I'm really thankful for our arrangement 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff I did not know how to fix that truck, but my friends did. They taught me how to change the ring gear and I bought them dinner. Never have had another bad ring gear, though.
Pretty sure you can fill these motors with oil through a cap on the injector pump. Might be a little more accessible than going through the valve cover next time lol.
He worked for Debartolo for 33 years. They, as you might know, own the 49ers. We went to so many games when I was a kid. I saw Joe Montana play at the hall of fame. 🤠👍
Nice. My sister worked with a young lady, back when we were all a lot younger, and her dad was one of the coaches. Dick something, I can't remember the last name. I like these Fix It RUclips channels so keep up the good work. :)
Thank you for watching! It was a really good deal for me and my brother. I now have an excavator and his investment is being taken care of. I do think I'm getting the better end of the deal 🤠👍
Great question. Yes it does through the hydraulic reservoir. There's a sight glass on the side of the reservoir and I fill it half way up the glass then run the hydraulics in and out. 🤠👍
Remember when greasing the turret grease fitting, turn your excavator 90 deg then grease turn 90 deg then grease, four time this way the turret is greased all around and not just at one spot. Also engine all must be diesel oil not regular oil. Diesel engine oil has special additives for diesel engine. Hydrolic oil must be changes every 1100hr or manufacture specification or your going to scrap the pump.The hydraulic oil filter change intervals is about 250 hrs or so . As for the gear oil in the final drives change it every engine oil change. The cost is minimal compared to the cost of that final drive. They work hard so the oil will lose its lubrication properties fast. Air filter= the inner primary must always be like new. If not change both because this will indicate the main is perced. Prestone has a limited life and must be changed also, to keep the radiator and engine bloc from clogging.
So you “don’t” get to have it, you get to use it. Better title would have been that; “If I can fix it, my brother will let me use it anytime I want”. Beyond that, good deal for both of you, depending on your future use and availability. Ok, now I understand, it’s your brother making the deal, family discount 😎. Good video sir, thank you.
@@samsdoinstuff I was working on a project the other day and spilled a couple three drops of red Loctite on the floor. The other half came out in the shop and seen it. First thing that came out of her mouth was, where did you cut yourself this time?
They are good machines I have the same one no cab 6000 hours on it I have put 6 tracks on it and the turn table motor seal was leaking and put new computer box that was 800 only reason it went bad was from getting wet
If you are going to come off blocks like that you should go off it forward and slowly use your bucket too gently set your machine on the ground. And there is way more room if you point the house in the direction of which you're working. Such as final drives or your hydraulic lines.
Just a little peice of advice, use the boom and bucket when you are walking that off of those ties. Watch some videos and you'll understand what i mean, makes it much more comfortable and easier on the machine too
Wow! Remember, I don't get to keep it forever. Yes, renting one would cost me a fortune too! My brother paid $30k for that one. It has 4,000 hours on it. It looks a but rough but she's running like a top now. Make sure you watch Saturday to see what I've done with it! 🤠👍
I have an all out war on mice. They got into the belt drive compartment through the cooling outlet port on my Kioti UTV. The nest was so packed around the variable speed pulleys that both were frozen in place from all the corrosive mouse piss. I spent hours cleaning and freeing up the pulleys. The reason mice chew threw wires is because the EPA forced auto and equipment manufacturers to use soy products in the insulation and interior material.
I heard that about the wire insulation. Stupidity abounds. What a mess with your UTV. I guess I got off easy. At the very least, I'm glad I could get to the damage easily 🤠👍
I noticed when you was changing the fuel filter, you didn't change the other fuel filter in the clear bowl. That filter you will change more than the other one.
When it first cranked up and the engine came to life, SOEMTHING shot out of the exhaust pipe. My guess is a MOUSE HOUSE!. LMAO.. That was TOO easy.. Does the bucket THUMB function?
Haha! I noticed that too when I was editing the footage. Pretty sure you're right. It was a mouse house. The thumb works. Everything works except the lights now 🤠👍
Great question. It took all week. 6-7 full hours to retrieve it. At least two full 8 hour days to get the parts and install them. Then another 3-4 hours of running around and research. Time well spent, I'd say 🤠👍
Depending on the age, I found out that some wire insulation is comprised of corn starch and soy. As if this wasn't a big enough problem before, let's make it even more tasty to the critters.
You're lucky the rodents chewed the wires where they did, I have a newer KX 033 model. The mice got the wires under the seat where the fuse box is located, a real difficult location to access. I had neglected to do my usual storage procedure, which is to leave all doors open, including engine/ hydraulic and to put moth balls in all confined spaces. Rodents may visit, but don't want to spend any time making nests or chewing on wires.
Great question! There are 2 filters inside the hydraulic reservoir. I have to take that apart to get to them and it was just too much at this time. Probably another time 🤠👍
Hey sir, just a quick question you check the oil in your excavator and said it was full. Did you start it up and let it prime and fill the filter and then check it.
@@samsdoinstuff if you need to drain fuel tank behind little door left front corner of cab as well as fuel shut off.I have a 2003 kx 121-3 love the machine
@@samsdoinstuff Yes, I have a KX027-4 and servicing everything there is completely accessible and simple. Kubota just gets better and better over time👍
Whenever you are looking at a used ANYTHING which needs work. NEVER let on to the seller what you think the problem is, ESPECIALLY if it is an easy fix and NEVER whip out your leatherman or whatever & fix it on the spot. CASE IN POINT- 2 mechanics went to look at an old excavator a farmer had which had broken down & left parked where it broke some years earlier. The Guys looked it over & concluded they knew exactly what it need. They jumped in their truck and went to town and picked up some parts and fluids & returned and set to work. In a couple of hours they had it running so they drove it about & tested all the systems and were satisfied this was a good deal. So they told the farmer they would take it & the farmer says “ Well, boys, OK, but it going to cost you twice what I first asked” The guys were pissed. The farmer said “ That price was for an ex that did not run” The guys protested that they made it run & they paid for the parts. The farmer said “Don’t care. The ex is now a running machine & I want twice” The guys were pissed but had put over $500 into it. So they paid his price grumbling all the way and drove away with their new prize but not so good a deal. !
Great question. No, I decided that was outside my wheelhouse right now. There are 2 filters inside the fluid reservoir. The fluid has been completely changed and i may get the gumption to do the filters someday 🤠👍
Well said. Definitely, social media eats up a ton. I feel like i learn from RUclips along with the entertainment. I'm retired and this is how I keep myself busy. Bottom line is try your best to enjoy every minute 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff I’m still working full time. 7.30am to 3.30pm with roughly 45 minute commute on either side. I’ll keep going for a few more years and then finish up. I have a financial goal I need to get to before retiring.
Nice job. I have a similar situation, although I purchased mine and it needs some TLC. How many hours did your machine have on it before you brought it back to life?
Good day. I'm happy you got this machine running! I'd love to have one for my use. You are very fortunate. I'm wondering why you had to change the bracket for a spin-off filter? The old filter WAS a spin-off...right?
13:45....My FAVORITE saying! If you ain't bleeding, you ain't working!!!!
@@lonniechartrand hahaha! I really need to wear gloves more often 🤠👍
Nothing more satisfying than getting an old piece of equipment back in service. Nicely done, Sam.
Thank you so much! You can probably tell, I'm pretty excited 🤠👍
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@@Jarobart2 Nope. But you're entitled to your opinion
man I wish I had a brother like that!!!!!!
@tf987 He's a good man and I'm taking good care of his machine. It has been a fantastic arrangement 🤠👍
Nice job Sam on repairing and servicing the mini x. That will be soooo handy to have around the property. I think both you and your brother are benefiting from this arrangement. 👍
Thank you! It has a few more small fixes, but the major stuff is done and my brother is so thankful. It's really good for both of us 🤠👍
Those are excellent little machines, well worth your time and effort!
Thank you! I've been extremely impressed with it's capabilities so far 🤠👍
Make sure you change the gear oil in both final drives. It’s very easy, there’s three screw caps in it. Line them up, take the top out, then the bottom. When you fill it up turn it 15 degrees and leave the top off, screw in the bottom and fill from the top. When it comes out the middle it’s full. This will save you in the long term
You don't know what you are talking about. You always fill a final drive from the bottom till it comes out of the level plug.
New to your channel. Nice video. Don't forget to write the hours and date on the new filters so you know when to do the next maintenance. It's easy to forget.
Thank you! I did write it over the old date. Great idea 🤠👍
A little tip from someone who found out the hard way..... If You had rotated the machine so that the cab end faced the blade, You would have had much more room to work on the blade hose. Also applies to greasing the blade pins. Good job.
Thank you very much! I will definitely keep that in mind for further maintenance 🤠👍
That’s the only hose I ever had to replace on my 121… very easy job, like 5 minutes with the table turned 180degrees.
There is a New Zealand based man whose you tube Chanel is under the name of Marty T. He resurrects abandoned machinery and brings them home for his own use. His neighbour had an abandoned excavator deep in his forest that he rescued. In another video he finds a TD9 bulldozer abandoned due to mechanical issues.
Wow! That's fantastic! It's so rewarding to bring something back to life and fix it up 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff Yes I enjoy watching videos on rescued machinery that others had given up as a lost cause.
Sam, You have talked about renting an excavator; however, you made a wish, and it came true-great job getting it running and servicing the machine.
Thank you very much! It's definitely a win win for my brother and me. I'm going to get some BIG stuff done now! 🤠👍
That’s so cool! Me and my brother share 82 acres of land together and we constantly help each other out! So much fun! 😂
Thank you! Yes!!! You get it 👍 Do for each other and everyone wins 🤠👍
Awesome video. I love bringing something back to life. I have an old cub lowboy 184 that needs an engine rebuild and lots of seals. Its something that ive been putting off for a couple years but I am excited for when the funds come to do the rebuild.
Thank you so much! It's really true. Money is one thing, but also the time it takes. That's why my brother couldn't get to it. I'm so happy to be able to help get her running 🤠👍
As a small excavator owner power wash that excavator it will help with maintenance and spotting leaks etc. Look it over before every use and the clean machine makes it easier. You will be amazed how much quicker projects will be completed. It's a win win for you and your brother.
Thank you so much! I was hoping someone with experience would give me some advice. She's operational and I do intend to go over her with a more critical eye. At least she's in a barn and not in a field! 🤠👍
That's a good deal Sam! Didn't see any leaking on the new hose. Well that's the first time I've seen someone add oil from a ladder, hard to get to spot using some creative thinking. A little bit of a difference between the color of the new and old air filter. Good job on the maintenance. No problem to rip out that wire. Looking forward to seeing more with the excavator?
Thank you Paul! I'm truly amazed at how well everything went to get her up to good working order. There will absolutely be lots to do with her around the property 🤠👍
Sam, I'm a new subscriber but I'm going to tell you something. It's hard to kill a Kubota excavator. Actually any type of Kubota equipment, just simple maintenance is all it takes. You got a real score there especially having that some. You'll find that so helpful for picking logs and brush and everything else up. I don't know what you're going to use it for. We used to use one a little bit bigger than that, not by much and we used it for digging irrigation ditches for flood irrigation when I was growing up
Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! I'll be finishing up some major projects this summer and it's not only going to be helpful, I wouldn't be able to do them without it! Very happy to be able to have it for the time I do 🤠👍
Wish I had a brother. 😃
Nice work Sam. The overdue maintenance isn't a big deal. That mice damage was a real concern but fortunately it worked out too.
You said it! Putting those wires back together was tedious. I'm not a mechanic so it was a challenge but I just kept focused on one task at a time and got it done. Feels really good 🤠👍
Smart brother. He got it fixed and stored until he needs to borrow it again 🤣👍🏾
It's a good deal. I think I'm getting the best of it though 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff for sure!!
@@samsdoinstuff Ha keep thinking that Heee
Really enjoyed that story Sam. You got a new sub buddy all the way from the Emerald Isle 👍🏻
Thank you so much! And welcome to the channel!!! I'm Irish on my Mother's side. 🤠👍
Kubota are a great machine. It would have been interesting to see if it started before you repaired the wiring.
They are amazing. Those wires were for the hydraulic actuators. It most likely would have started but still been a sitting duck. 🤠👍
I have a Takeuchi TB216 and love it! So much better than the backhoe on my tractor! Looking great Sam!
Thank you Robert! I'm so excited to get some really BIG stuff done! 🤠👍
That's a nice small machine! But the engine compartment seems to be very tight..
Some general hints: If filling in new oil to the travel reduction gears: First leave the drain plug open and fill in some new oil to flush out the rest of the old oil / dirt. Then close the drain plug and fill in the new oil. After some hours of usage, check the oil again. If it is clear, than all fine. If not, the seal around the gear box could be damaged and dirt comes inside of it.
From time to time, open the water separator in the fuel line. Clean it. I have never seen water inside of it in my excavator. But sometimes there could be dirt inside which blocks fuel line.
Check the rollers / idler wheel etc. of undercarriage: Lift machine up with the blade and bucked. Try to move the rollers / idler to the sides: There should be no play / only minimum of play of them. Then it is also easy to check the chain tension. If needed, tight it more.
The bolts on the arm etc. should have no play. And they should not move towards the fixed parts. Otherwise the steel on the arm will be damaged over the time. This can be an expensive repair.
Over the time, it is a good idea to remove one bolt after each other. Check the diameter of bolt and of the hole. Clean bolts. Check the grease fittings, if needed replace them. This is an easy and very helpful job for a good lifetime of the machine.
Thank you SO much for the helpful advice! Will do 🤠👍
That is fantastic. I just fixed a free John Deere LX155 riding mower, obviously not the same scale but it's such a good feeling. That is a fantastic size excavator, one day I'll get me one of those.
Awesome! Yes, what a huge win for me and my brother!!! I'm getting an incredible amount of work done. Be sure to tune in Saturday at 6 am 🤠👍
I will be honest. I am jealous. I dream of this type of scenario. Have not ran into it yet though myself... Good for you!
Thank you! 🤠👍
By all accounts those 121-3's are great machines. What an awesome deal for the both of you
Thank you very much! We are both very happy this worked out! 🤠👍
The Kubota’s may not be the best but they sure do last forever. I have a new kx040. Just randomly found this video and love these style videos.
Welcome to the channel! She's got over 4,000 hours and still kicking. I'll be doing a ton of BIG stuff while I have that machine 🤠👍
Good job Sam!, and thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Glad you liked it!!! 🤠👍
cool that your brother did this...I have never been able to work out how oil filters do that, I put them on hand tight, come back a year later and it needs a crowbar and 600lbs of torque to get the damn things off...I hate doing them, to the point where I often have to punch a hole right through and twist them off with a bar ...if some one makes a none self tightening oil filter I am right there ..I'll have atleast three
As for fule filters I had to develop a whole new way of dealing with mine since I run biodiesel in my landrovers but yeah bleeding injectors after a fuel filter change is second nature to me now, I actually keep a spanner in each vehicle just for if I get an airlock or run out of fuel.
I hope youre cashing all your scrap steel in theres a few bucks worth right there.
Thank you! Maintenance isn't easy... none of it. Well, maybe the air filters 😅 I give all my scrap metal to my younger brother. I'm just happy to get rid of it. We do for each other, obviously. Good to have good family 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff oh yes mutual benefits are great
The O ring swells over time. That's why the filters get tight.
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Good job boy!
Success for you!!!
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Thank you so much! 🤠👍
Congrats on the nice snag! haha Works out great for both of you. Enjoyed the video!
Hey Lucas! Great to hear from you!!! Thank you so much 😁 I gave you a big shout out in my BX Basics videos for the mower deck removal technique 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff nice, Thanks, Man! 👊
Heck yea great score. Thank you brother. I’m excited for you.!! The Devine intervention, was YOU 😉🦾
Thank you!!! Very kind words 🙏 Having good family is a true blessing. I'm so grateful and happy to be able to get her running again 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff When we the beast (human) put our mind towards things. 🧬❤️🔥
Very well done Sam!
Thank you SO much! I am by no means a mechanic and I was so pleased to get her running again 🤠👍
Well that is awesome. You’ll be digging drainage ditches for days now Sam! Man I’d say that oil drain plug was way too tight. All fluids changed and your in business. Enjoy the new toy Sam! Cheers, Mike.
Thank you Mike! Why do people over tighten stuff like that?!? She's running like a champ. Just some minor repairs to do on rainy days, but I'll be getting some BIG stuff done when it's dry 🤠👍
Mice and squirrels, the mortal enemy of country folks. You got off easy.
Buddy of mine has a kx121. Nice sized machine.
Thank you! You said it. That's why Ruger made the 10-22 😉👉 It seems to be the perfect sized machine 🤠👍
@samsdoinstuff
Zip tape sticky side up, or scrap ice and water shield. Little peanut butter in the middle. I can't tell you how many mice I have caught with sticky traps.
I've got a nice 10/22, but the .22 air rifles are where it's at. No shell casings everywhere!
@dand33911 That's a great idea with the sticky traps. I use spring traps in my barns... and cats love to hunt in there too. I've been wanting a nicer pellet rifle. I have an old Crossman.
@@samsdoinstuffpyramid air rifles are great, accurate and powerful!
@goodcitizen64 I will look into them. This video sponsored by dead rodents 😂
A hint for working on fittings in tight places ,like the one, you’re working on is to use a plumber’s basin wrench.
Great idea! Thank you 🤠👍
Nice deal, and great to have family.
Thank you! No truer words 👊🤠👍
FYI if you turn the house (cab) sometimes you gain more access to certain under carriage components. Also don’t open the oil fill cap until the drain plug is removed. You want the oil to come out slow while removing the drain plug. Pig mats are your friends during hydraulic, fuel, and coolant repairs. Use rubber hose plugs and pig mats when replacing hydraulic hoses. You replaced the whole fuel filter housing instead of just the filter element.
Thank you so much for all of that information. I'm learning and I'm sincerely grateful for all the help! 🤠👍
Great job! I'm sure you'll enjoy using the excavator and getting stuff done! 😊👍
Thank you! Yes, now I'm gonna be able to do some BIG stuff 🤠👍
Nice job maintenance is the life of the machine!
Thank you! That old girl was on life support, lol! She's in good hands 🤠👍
Not trying to be one of those nitpickers, and im definitely not an equipment operator.
I was always told to utilize the bucket as a point of contact on the trailer, when using that type of ramp.
If a ramp slips, or breaks,..you can lower yourself easily, instead of having the machine slam to the ground.
I will add that this can kind of go wrong.
We were doing a pipe job in Arkansas, and had the hinges on a loading gate fail (my buddy was in welding school, and welded them himself 😂.
Anyway, our trailer jad seen some heavy use, and the bucket went through the decking.
It did slow the fall, though.
No damge to the machine, wich is good because ot was a rental.
It did jave the skinny bucket, and the thumb was retracted all of the way.
Im not sure if the thumb would have helped, or just gotten broken.
Anyway, cool video, and thats good to have good family.
Thank you very much for the concern and the advice. I agree. Whenever possible, keep the bucket downhill. With that trailer, I cannot spin the cab around after loading and if I back it in, there will be way too much tongue weight. So we loaded with the bucket first. It's a bit risky but the slope isn't enough to send the machine over. It would be quite a bump though. Thanks again! 🤠👍
You were having entirely too much fun during every bit of this video, even during the maintenance work. Nice job getting it up and running. And hey,,,,,,, Have fun
Thank you! I really am trying to enjoy what I do and not take for granted the opportunity. Thanks for noticing 🤠👍
Yeah buddy I just found your channel today it looks pretty cool yeah I subscribed I just wanted to throw my two cents in with your maintenance work whenever you’re changing the filters like the oil filter the fuel filter and possibly even the air filters you should mark those with the paint marker the hours and the date do you install those filters. It really will help in the future
Thank you! And welcome to the channel! I didn't show it on camera but I did mark the date and hours over top of the writing that was already there. Love having that machine 🤠👍
Little bit of advice, the 3 grease fittings below the cab, one is for the turn table(what the cab rotates on) DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT over grease the turn table. If you blow that o ring out you’ll have to split it and replace that oring. I forget the kubota spec but I always did 3-5 pumps
Thank you SO much for that advice!!! 🤠👍
Great video Sam! Looking forward to your excavations!
Thanks Mike! Man there's a lot to learn! Next video takes you through my first lessons and mistakes 🤠👍
best machine kubota ever made, I know of one that hit 13k hours and the meter went back to zero.
She sure is a workhorse! Wow! This one only has 4,000+ hours 🤠👍
Really awesome! So, change the channel to "Sam's Accomplishing Stuff"? I liked the homemade "oil bong". A tip for an oil change, when the oil pan bolt is a couple threads from coming out, put one of those magnetic pick up tools on it. You can turn the last few threads with that and it keeps your hands clear of the oil stream.
Thank you! I certainly will be accomplishing BIG stuff now. Great tip for the oil pan bolt 🤠👍
First time here. Great work. I subscribed for more great videos.
Thank you very much! Welcome to the channel! 🤠👍
Did you see that mouse nest blow out of the exhaust at the 6:15 mark?
@lonniechartrand Yes! Hahaha! Love that 😂 There were nests everywhere. So glad I got ahold of it when I did 🤠👍
That's just what my dad said about my first vehicle. a 1960 f100. If you can fix it you can have it.
That's always a good deal... if you can get it running. It's like I have a free rental for as long as I need it! I'm really thankful for our arrangement 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff I did not know how to fix that truck, but my friends did. They taught me how to change the ring gear and I bought them dinner. Never have had another bad ring gear, though.
Pretty sure you can fill these motors with oil through a cap on the injector pump. Might be a little more accessible than going through the valve cover next time lol.
Thank you very much for the info. That was just a bit frustrating 🤠👍
In my book, resurrecting old machinery and not being paid to do so, means you now own it! :)
Sounds good to me 🤠👍
The look on your brother’s face when the machine started 😮 Priceless. Great job 👏🏻
I know, right?!?!? I love it 🤠👍
I like that, pops has a 49'r jacket and an Ohio State hat.
He worked for Debartolo for 33 years. They, as you might know, own the 49ers. We went to so many games when I was a kid. I saw Joe Montana play at the hall of fame. 🤠👍
Nice. My sister worked with a young lady, back when we were all a lot younger, and her dad was one of the coaches. Dick something, I can't remember the last name. I like these Fix It RUclips channels so keep up the good work. :)
@topfuelr473 Glad you liked it! You'll get variety with my channel, that's for sure.
how can you find this type of deal?? i have been looking but can't find :(
Thank you for watching! It was a really good deal for me and my brother. I now have an excavator and his investment is being taken care of. I do think I'm getting the better end of the deal 🤠👍
Great vlog, just subscribed 👍🇬🇧
Thank you very much! Welcome to the channel 🤠👍
How do you get the air out of the system after changing the hose ? Does it bleed itself automatically ?
Great question. Yes it does through the hydraulic reservoir. There's a sight glass on the side of the reservoir and I fill it half way up the glass then run the hydraulics in and out. 🤠👍
Remember when greasing the turret grease fitting, turn your excavator 90 deg then grease turn 90 deg then grease, four time this way the turret is greased all around and not just at one spot.
Also engine all must be diesel oil not regular oil. Diesel engine oil has special additives for diesel engine. Hydrolic oil must be changes every 1100hr or manufacture specification or your going to scrap the pump.The hydraulic oil filter change intervals is about 250 hrs or so .
As for the gear oil in the final drives change it every engine oil change. The cost is minimal compared to the cost of that final drive. They work hard so the oil will lose its lubrication properties fast.
Air filter= the inner primary must always be like new. If not change both because this will indicate the main is perced.
Prestone has a limited life and must be changed also, to keep the radiator and engine bloc from clogging.
Thank you VERY much for all of that maintenance info! Help like this is priceless 🤠👍
That is a first for me. I have never seen someone fill an engine with oil using a beer bong. LOL Nice job.
Hahaha! Adapt and overcome! 🤠👍
If it works then it's not stupid.
So you “don’t” get to have it, you get to use it. Better title would have been that; “If I can fix it, my brother will let me use it anytime I want”. Beyond that, good deal for both of you, depending on your future use and availability. Ok, now I understand, it’s your brother making the deal, family discount 😎. Good video sir, thank you.
Thank you! Yes, it's a good deal for both of us 🤠👍
If you ain't bleeding, you ain't working. Truer words were never spoken. That's sure the way it works around my place.
I know, right?!? No matter what the project, blood, sweat and swears, lol 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff I was working on a project the other day and spilled a couple three drops of red Loctite on the floor. The other half came out in the shop and seen it. First thing that came out of her mouth was, where did you cut yourself this time?
@@TheLangko 🤣👍
They are good machines I have the same one no cab 6000 hours on it I have put 6 tracks on it and the turn table motor seal was leaking and put new computer box that was 800 only reason it went bad was from getting wet
That's great to know! This one has just over 4k hours. I'm really amazed at the work it can do! 🤠👍
Might want to do the hydraulic fluid and filters as well. 👍
The hydraulic fluid is done, but those filters... they're inside the reservoir. Maybe they're not as difficult as I think? 🤠👍
Stuck or stubborn hex bolts or screws = hand hammer impact wrench - about 25-28 dollars on Amazon.
Thank you for the tip! Always love an opportunity to buy another tool 🤠👍
If you are going to come off blocks like that you should go off it forward and slowly use your bucket too gently set your machine on the ground. And there is way more room if you point the house in the direction of which you're working. Such as final drives or your hydraulic lines.
Thank you! Lesson learned 🤠👍
Just a little peice of advice, use the boom and bucket when you are walking that off of those ties. Watch some videos and you'll understand what i mean, makes it much more comfortable and easier on the machine too
Thank you! You're absolutely right. That would have made things a lot smoother 🤠👍
Did you have straps on machine when in trailer??
Great question. Yes. I should use chains and binders, but all I had was straps. 🤠👍
I know that size Kubota brand new is worth over $100,000. I’ve priced several. Even used they cost a mint. I guess rentals are my future.
Wow! Remember, I don't get to keep it forever. Yes, renting one would cost me a fortune too! My brother paid $30k for that one. It has 4,000 hours on it. It looks a but rough but she's running like a top now. Make sure you watch Saturday to see what I've done with it! 🤠👍
Great episode sir. Would love to (still?) have you on my firewood addicts podcast, let me know. Keep cuttin'!
Thank you! That sounds like fun!!! Email samsdoinstuff@gmail.com with the details 🤠👍
Sam what motors in your white ford pickup?
6.4 liter Twin turbo diesel
Enjoy, should be able to get a lot done with that machine.
Thank you! This morning's video shows just how much I got done in just a few days 🤠👍
I have an all out war on mice. They got into the belt drive compartment through the cooling outlet port on my Kioti UTV. The nest was so packed around the variable speed pulleys that both were frozen in place from all the corrosive mouse piss. I spent hours cleaning and freeing up the pulleys. The reason mice chew threw wires is because the EPA forced auto and equipment manufacturers to use soy products in the insulation and interior material.
I heard that about the wire insulation. Stupidity abounds. What a mess with your UTV. I guess I got off easy. At the very least, I'm glad I could get to the damage easily 🤠👍
Amazing video brother
Thank you!!! 🤠👍
I noticed when you was changing the fuel filter, you didn't change the other fuel filter in the clear bowl. That filter you will change more than the other one.
Thank you. I'll check into that 🤠👍
When it first cranked up and the engine came to life, SOEMTHING shot out of the exhaust pipe. My guess is a MOUSE HOUSE!. LMAO.. That was TOO easy.. Does the bucket THUMB function?
Haha! I noticed that too when I was editing the footage. Pretty sure you're right. It was a mouse house. The thumb works. Everything works except the lights now 🤠👍
So what was your total repair time?
Great question. It took all week. 6-7 full hours to retrieve it. At least two full 8 hour days to get the parts and install them. Then another 3-4 hours of running around and research. Time well spent, I'd say 🤠👍
Well done! 👍
Thank you!!! 🤠👍
You could have done that pipe change from above if you had spun cab round
Hahaha! Now you tell me 🤠👍 Lesson learned
Depending on the age, I found out that some wire insulation is comprised of corn starch and soy. As if this wasn't a big enough problem before, let's make it even more tasty to the critters.
Oh my goodness!!! That's just ridiculous 🙄 They should be wrapped in Kevlar!!! 🤠👍
You're lucky the rodents chewed the wires where they did, I have a newer KX 033 model. The mice got the wires under the seat where the fuse box is located, a real difficult location to access. I had neglected to do my usual storage procedure, which is to leave all doors open, including engine/ hydraulic and to put moth balls in all confined spaces. Rodents may visit, but don't want to spend any time making nests or chewing on wires.
Ugh! That's horrible. They are the worst! I have cats visit my barns frequently and they are very welcome 🤠👍
Some of my favorite deals are "if you do this you can have".
I agree! And I have the time to give to it. Tune in Saturday to see how much I got done already 🤠👍
What about the hydraulic filter?
Great question! There are 2 filters inside the hydraulic reservoir. I have to take that apart to get to them and it was just too much at this time. Probably another time 🤠👍
Hey sir, just a quick question you check the oil in your excavator and said it was full. Did you start it up and let it prime and fill the filter and then check it.
No I did not! Thank you very much for the advice. I will check it before I use it next time 🤠👍
Im just curious. How long do you theing that other hose is going to last?
The new hose should last a very long time as long as it doesn't get caught on anything. I sure hope it lasts at least as long a I'm using it 🤠👍
Dam, where does one find such deals?? I'd take that challenge... lol
@johnqpublic9074 I know, right?!? I was amazed at how easily it started. Says a lot for Kubota 🤠👍
there is a plug next to dip stick to fill oil its blue. you can buy just a fuel filter
Thank you!!! I will be sure to remember that next time 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff if you need to drain fuel tank behind little door left front corner of cab as well as fuel shut off.I have a 2003 kx 121-3 love the machine
@@robbobcat7286 I really appreciate the help! 🤠👍
It's so small does it have a pull start??
😂👍 That's what she said!
Kubota is TOP excavator👍
I have to admit, I am impressed 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff Yes, I have a KX027-4 and servicing everything there is completely accessible and simple. Kubota just gets better and better over time👍
Nice work
Thank you very much! 🤠👍
Whenever you are looking at a used ANYTHING which needs work. NEVER let on to the seller what you think the problem is, ESPECIALLY if it is an easy fix and NEVER whip out your leatherman or whatever & fix it on the spot. CASE IN POINT- 2 mechanics went to look at an old excavator a farmer had which had broken down & left parked where it broke some years earlier. The Guys looked it over & concluded they knew exactly what it need. They jumped in their truck and went to town and picked up some parts and fluids & returned and set to work. In a couple of hours they had it running so they drove it about & tested all the systems and were satisfied this was a good deal. So they told the farmer they would take it & the farmer says “ Well, boys, OK, but it going to cost you twice what I first asked” The guys were pissed. The farmer said “ That price was for an ex that did not run” The guys protested that they made it run & they paid for the parts. The farmer said “Don’t care. The ex is now a running machine & I want twice” The guys were pissed but had put over $500 into it. So they paid his price grumbling all the way and drove away with their new prize but not so good a deal.
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That's a crazy story! Great advice, thank you! 🤠👍
Did you show changing a new hydraulic filter
Great question. No, I decided that was outside my wheelhouse right now. There are 2 filters inside the fluid reservoir. The fluid has been completely changed and i may get the gumption to do the filters someday 🤠👍
Here's the hose that needs "TO BE" replaced, or here's the hose that needs replacing.
This ain't no schoolin' channel 😂🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff LOL, HEARD!
From a 45+ yr aviation mechanic (AMT/AMTI/A&O, race car builder , Lego kid)
When you have a new hose in hand, you KNOW what size wrench/crows foot/tubing wrench you need before crawling under a piece of equipment.🤔
@@kennybodhaine6558 Very good point. Lesson learned 🤠👍
Pretty sad many of us do not have time to do what needs to be done. Where does the time go? Utube?
Well said. Definitely, social media eats up a ton. I feel like i learn from RUclips along with the entertainment. I'm retired and this is how I keep myself busy. Bottom line is try your best to enjoy every minute 🤠👍
@@samsdoinstuff I’m still working full time. 7.30am to 3.30pm with roughly 45 minute commute on either side. I’ll keep going for a few more years and then finish up. I have a financial goal I need to get to before retiring.
@kdegraa Best of luck to you my friend. Plan the goal. Live the plan 👊🤠
It’s a Kubota they always will start
That's what I'm finding out. Says a lot for Kubota 🤠👍
Nice job. I have a similar situation, although I purchased mine and it needs some TLC. How many hours did your machine have on it before you brought it back to life?
Thank you very much! It's very rewarding to get her working 💪 She's got about 4,500 hours right now. 🤠👍
Good day. I'm happy you got this machine running! I'd love to have one for my use. You are very fortunate. I'm wondering why you had to change the bracket for a spin-off filter? The old filter WAS a spin-off...right?
Thank you so much! I was surprised the new fuel filter came with a bracket, but it came out fairly easily. It's Kubota OEM so I went with it. 🤠👍
*What Joy!* Don't get so happy you dig to Chyna. : }
Thank you! Yeah, I have to keep it under control 🤠👍
Kubota money maker♣︎
Sure says a lot for the brand 🤠👍
New subscriber
Great job 👍👏👍!
Thank you very much!!! Welcome to the channel! I'm putting her to good use. Be sure to watch Wednesday morning 🤠👍
Only in America dose a excavator like this get forgotten in a field
It's a crazy world 🤠👍
Have never found one here in Ma.
Not really, you should see what Genuis girl finds and rebuilds.
Mouse house blew out the exhaust pipe when you started it 😂
Yes!!! I'm so glad someone saw that 😂👍