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    BX23 died and won't restart

    As suggested, I disconnected the fuel line at the fuel pump and filled a glass jar. The fuel had water in it. I don't know how water could have gotten into my fuel can since I had just filled it at the gas station and immediately put it into my tractor, but nevertheless, it had water in it. I...
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    BX23 died and won't restart

    I have an 18 year old Kubota BX23 with 330 hrs. This morning I started it up and while letting it warmup, it began running rough after about 1 minute, then died. It won't restart. The fuel tank is almost full. (At 189 hrs, I replaced the injector pump and all filters). I feel like it MIGHT...
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    BX23 hydraulic oil change problems

    Found my strainer. It was much lower and larger (26mm) than I was looking for. Wish the Kubota line drawings could be a bit more detailed. Thanks everyone for your help. Now back to my digging!
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    BX23 hydraulic oil change problems

    You are correct. Once I got completely on my back, I found the drain plug. Thanks. But I still can't locate the strainer. Could the backhoe brackets be obstructing it from my view??? Would removing the rear wheel help???
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    BX23 hydraulic oil change problems

    Just blew a hose on my BX23 with 285 hours (I THINK mine was built around 2008). So I decided to go ahead and replace the fluid and filter which was due at 300 hours anyway. Two problems: 1) The picture in my owner's manual shows the drain plug directly under the transmission case - mine is...