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Thanks for the info. It looks like the timer/relay is mounted behind the driver on a rail above the battery. I'll check it out this weekend.

It’s been a long time since I’ve been on the site - great to see that it is still alive and well and that many of the original members are still active! Does anyone know the physical location of the Key Stop Timer on a RTV900XT - 2011? My RTV is not firing when cranking sometimes. On the...

Ovrszd - the 900XT doesn’t have a dash mounted relief valve control nor does it have the same driver side brake/relief valve linkage that the older models had. I’ll see if I can locate the poppet valve on the right that Aurthuritis described. Plus I’ll jack it up and see if the wheels are...

The “Durafit Seat Covers Kubota RTV 900 Orange Camo Seat Covers” that’s I got from Amazon were a mixed bag. The seat cover fit like a very snug glove. It’s cut and sewn precisely and the Endra is a tough fabric - but kind of slick. My Sheltie couldn’t set his claws in it and he slipped...

My 900XT is really hard to get out of reverse when I’m back up on an incline. It doesn’t do it on level surfaces. I looked at the “sticky” thread for adjusting the bypass valve that was posted by Doc and written by Ovrszd. However, the XT (not the newer X models) doesn’t have the same linkage...

I found some RTV covers on Amazon made out of Endura fabric which is like GoreTex - which is tough stuff. I’ll report back after I try it out.

It’s good to see the RTV forum is alive and well - it’s been awhile since I’ve posted here. Lots of new models and changes since my 2005 model! I’m looking for recommendations for a fabric seat cover for my RTVxt 900 with the contoured seat. I think it’s a 2013. The seats are not torn up...

Optima The Optima would be nice. The Group 35 Optima would be a close fit. But take out your old battery first and do some carefull measuring of the battery platform. It will be a tight squeeze. The battery in my old Kubota L4310 lasted until traded it in an L5740. Amazing!

I lied - not really Okay, the Duracell 26R is NOT an exact replacement. It's about 1/2 inch longer than the OEM battery. Everything else is the same. But I had to drill another hole in the battery base plate for the hold down rods. Then I had to drill two holes at the bitter ends of the hold...

I think that 80-90w is an optional lubricant as stated in the manual - if I remember correctly. I don't know how that would work out in a really cold climate, though.

26R Battery size Thanks for the replies. The "official" size for my 2011 RTV900XT is a Group 26R. I bought a maintenance free Duracell from Sam's Club for $89.20. It's a 3 year free replacement with 540 0 degree CCA. I considered the Group 35 Optima option since it's only a little bit...

Battery group size? Does anybody know the exact battery group size for the RTV900XT (2011)? The battery has to be a maintenance free type since the hold down bar is right where the cell caps would be located. There's nothing on the battery to indicate a size. My battery died with no...

I haven't posted on the site for a while but I still lurk from time to time. Great to see it's still active! I'm considering getting an enclosure this winter. I did a search and saw some older posts but nothing too definite on what we really like or what we really DON'T like. I don't mind...

I did a compromise - on the advice of my Kubota dealer. I bought a Grasshopper with a 25 HP Kubota Diesel engine. He said it was a better mower than the Kubota for my purposes. It's got a 60 inch front mount mower which works better on a farm for cutting under fence, brush, etc., then a...

If you have access to one of those point and read infrared thermometers that might help you diagnose the problem. I once had a start solenoid on an old Ford that malfunctioned and would only send voltage to the coil when the starter was engaged. When the engine started and the key was...