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One of the rear turf tires on my BX1870 recently started leaking Rim Guard somewhere at the tire bead/rim interface. Tractor is about 4.5 years old, and the the tires are otherwise in fairly good condition. Several months ago one of the plastic tire stems failed, which I learned here on OTT is...

Attempting to adjust the rear tire pressure on my BX this evening, I unscrewed the plastic valve cover, but the whole valve came loose from the stem, spraying me and half my garage with beet juice. At first I thought the valve core had come out, but it was actually the whole valve--the outer...

I've got the RCK48-18BX deck on my BX. I've purchased two different blade balancers, the cone type with steps, but none of the steps match up with the center holes on my blades. Anyone have an economical option with better accuracy than a nail on the wall that will fit Kubota blades?

As detailed in another thread, the engine-side drive shaft boot on my BX1870 self destructed, and in flailing about it severed the wires to the fuel pump. I'm going to splice/solder new wire in, but I'm a little confused. While the wiring diagram shows one black and one yellow/red lead going...

Three years ownership of by BX1870 and I just had my first breakdown. I was mowing and looked down to see 0 on my tach, and the digital dash dead as well. Didn't notice any other symptoms, so I finished the 5 mins of mowing I had left. Then when heading up the hill back to the garage, the...

A little late this year, but we're finally on the cusp of leaf season. I typically shred/mulch with my MMM, and this year I'll be vacuuming up the results with a Cyclone Rake. I've used surgical type masks in the past, and wonder if there's anything better that's not too cumbersome, too...

I'm wondering what the practical difference is between high range and low range on an HST when running at the same ground speed and the same engine RPMs. For example, if I've got my engine at 3100 RPM (which corresponds to 540 PTO speed on my BX) and I'm travelling at 3 MPH (mowing speed), does...

After starting a recent thread on picking up grass with my BX1870's front end loader, I'm now easing into the idea of spending the money for a lawn vacuum. My primary interest is creating compost for the garden and to fill in some low spots throughout the property. I've got 5 heavily wooded...

I occasionally mow a neighbor's 3 acre lawn specifically to collect the clippings to add to my compost. I can't justify the expense of a bagger or lawn vac at this time. So I'm wondering if there's a good way to use my fel to scoop up windrows of clippings and load them into carts and my...

It's been a while since I've been serious about vegetable gardening, but I want to start upping my game for next year. I'm in southern Indiana, with heavy clay soil. I regularly work in compost, but I'm interested in learning more about a late season planting of a fall "green manure" crop. I...

I bought the smallest BX available (BX1870 at the time) because it was the only one that would take the 48" belly mower--I needed it to be narrow enough to get down trails that separate different parts of my property. It's been great. But now I find myself regularly mowing a 2.5 acre lawn for...

I'm not likely to be setting up rear remotes on my little BX anytime soon. But I am wondering what else folks might be using the FEL connects and control stick for. Are there applications that make sense? Most of the possibilities that come to mind (e.g, top/tilt for a box blade; angle for a...

Inspired by lots of ideas here, I finally got around to building a carry all box. Sorry--no pics yet, but they're coming, I promise. But it's similar to this one: http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showpost.php?p=249508&postcount=8 Last major issue is that I need to find a way to...

I'm getting ready to change out the hydraulic fluid on my BX, and I'm wondering if I should be concerned with what's in the loader lines and cylinders. I'd prefer not to undo any threaded connections, and I realize that means I won't get everything. But if I raise/curl bucket first, then...

I was checking my air filter yesterday, and reminded that I have no idea what the rubber thing does that connects to the lid of the air filter canister. Kind of shaped like a birds beak. In searching I've found one mention that it's a "dust release". Despite my filter getting dirty, I've...

I'm at about 200 hours and going to replace my BX1870 front axle fluid with gear oil (it comes with SUDT2), as recommended by my dealer. Should I drive the tractor around in 4wd first to warm up the oil a bit and stir up any sediment? Or is it better to just drain while cold since any...

I'm coming up on the 1 year anniversary for my BX1870. I'm at 160 hours, and have been very (ridiculously?) aggressive with maintenance to date: I did engine and HST oil and filter changes at 25 hours, then another engine oil/filter change at 75 hours. I'm sure that wasn't necessary, but I've...

Just took delivery of a new chipper shredder last week. I'm addressing a couple of issues with the mfg. and will post a full review once that process is done. But one thing I'm not sure about is the amount of runout on the drive pulley. I measure it at about 0.1" at the outer edge of the 14"...

I've got a crappy cheapo grease gun that I'd like to replace with something better, as I sometimes have a hard time getting this one to prime with a new cartridge. I don't need anything pneumatic or electric--a simple hand pump is fine as I'll only use it for my FEL, mower deck, and...

I'm in the market for a jack and jack stands. Will use them on my BX1870, but also want them to work with the various automobiles that make it to my garage. Right now that's just import passenger cars--no truck at the moment, but some day.... To date I've only used my vehicle's included...