This.There was a recall on the 1026R for water in the hydraulics, they had to change the fill plug and inspect the rock shaft for rust. I don't know if that recall is still in effect where they will help you at no cost or if you will have to pay out of pocket for the parts to prevent the water intrusion. Mine was fixed shortly after I got it in March 2013.
It wasn't my Kubota....Whatever they added to the fill took about 30 sec (On my 1026R)...I left it out for them and saw them on my security cameras... flip the seat up fiddle with it and leave. To be honest to check for condensation you would have to get it tested. Take a hot item cover it and put it back in the fridge...You can see it is impossible not to have condensation...Especially in climates with change in season...but I digress.I would have to go out and look at my tractor, but I believe the fix was more than just a plug, I believe they added something to raise the fill up an inch or two so water could not set at the fill plug threads. It had no effect on my tractor as I added the TekTite Cab shortly after they did the mod so rain and snow would cause no problems. I must live in a better climate than you as I have never had any condensation problems with none of my equipment or my in-laws equipment going back to the late 60s. We have always used our tractors to remove snow in the winters, and living in the NW corner of the Michigan lower peninsula we get plenty of snow and summer mowing and other chores.
There was an extension that was put on that raised the fill point. Nothing fancy. I got one and put on my 1025R just in case. Got it for free so what the heck.It wasn't my Kubota....Whatever they added to the fill took about 30 sec (On my 1026R)...I left it out for them and saw them on my security cameras... flip the seat up fiddle with it and leave. To be honest to check for condensation you would have to get it tested. Take a hot item cover it and put it back in the fridge...You can see it is impossible not to have condensation...Especially in climates with change in season...but I digress.
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Which was exactly my point from the beginning. Apparently only you understood it Sulley 😃Meanwhile, the cryptic messenger OP has yet to return.........(cue the theme music for the Twilight Zone).........
Well you have to give the OP at least 24 hours. You're not a missing person unless 24 hours have elapsed (at least they say that on TV).Meanwhile, the cryptic messenger OP has yet to return.........(cue the theme music for the Twilight Zone).........
Yes thank you. The hydraulic fluid fill cap was in two pieces. Undamaged as if separation occurred where the cap was bonded together by the cap manufacturer.There was a recall on the 1026R for water in the hydraulics, they had to change the fill plug and inspect the rock shaft for rust. I don't know if that recall is still in effect where they will help you at no cost or if you will have to pay out of pocket for the parts to prevent the water intrusion. Mine was fixed shortly after I got it in March 2013.
Another question. How do you purge or bleed hydraulic system after fluid change? Pump does seem to sound as if it is cavitating.Water in system. Changed fluid. Trans ok. Hydraulics not working? JD 1026R
Cycle the PTO, FEL and the steering with engine running at a idle or low RPM. It's self bleeding.Yes thank you. The hydraulic fluid fill cap was in two pieces. Undamaged as if separation occurred where the cap was bonded together by the cap manufacturer.
Another question. How do you purge or bleed hydraulic system after fluid change? Pump does seem to sound as if it is cavitating.
Thank you! Like an old power steering pump.Cycle the PTO, FEL and the steering with engine running at a idle or low RPM. It's self bleeding.