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  1. hockeystewey

    does anyone grease the rotator worm or their snowblower?

    hey all... so I'm wondering if you guys grease the worm drive on the snow blower or the rotator teeth themselves maybe? My bx2816 screams and hollers more than my kid does when I rotate it side to side....I was thinking of lubing it up to quiet it down, but wondered what the general thought...
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    Link to BX2816 Manual

    I need a link to a PDF for a BX2816 book if anybody happens to have one.... I been looking online but I can't seem to find one. My dealer ordered one for me but who knows when it will show up.... Thanks in advance!!!!
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    Power Seat Motor for chute rotation question

    Hey everyone...looking for some help for anyone who has worked with power seat motor from cars before. I am moding one to use on my blower but my question is: Is the Screw shaft hardened? Can I cut it and machine it? I figure I better see if someone can answer my question before I ruin the whole...
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    BX2816 Linear Actuator Mod

    Hey guys, I am looking to add the linear actuator to my bx2816 snow blower deflector. I am looking to use the brackets on the back of the chute, has anybody done this yet? I am unsure as to what size actuator I actually need. Do I measure the space between the two brackets for mounting length...
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    Snowblower Chute Rotation

    Hey Everyone....ok so I finally pulled the trigger and ordered my BX2816 snowblower.... I been reading about adding motors to the chute to automate it, as I didnt shell out the loot to add hydro rotation. I been thinking of adding a power seat motor kinda like this one...
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    stupid question perhaps about the tuff top

    ok, so I go to assemble the tuff top and Im thinking what side faces down? the shiny side or do the shiny side and the groves go up? like a rain run off..Im thinking its a kerf for the curve..but I wanted to ask thanks guys
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    Using John Deere Hydraulic Oil Dye

    Any body use this stuff? I don't have a sight glass as I just have a little BX, but the SUDT2 is like Crystal Clear and REALLY Hard to see on the Hydro and front axle dipsticks. Just looking for some reviews from anyone that may have used it. Thanks!!!
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    Question for BX owners that have Tuff Tops

    I have a BX 1880... I want to add a Tuff Top, but I am wondering what size I should add...Should put the smaller 44 x 44 on my little tractor? or is the 48 x 52 the better choice? looking for anyone who has already installed one for an opinion.... Thanks !!!!
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    need something tougher than UHMW

    Hey guys, need some advice, I made some skid shoes for my snow pusher out of UHMW and they worked great, except I wore them out already. Does anyone have a recommendation of a material I can use to make skid shoes from that will last longer, but u can still machine too? thanks for the help guys!!
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    landpride SB1051 on a bx1880

    Anybody out there use the landpride SB1051 on a BX1880?? My Kubby dealer said its too small to run it, but the landpride site says 18-32 HP .... So I wondered how good i actually might work.... Thanks !!!
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    To Sharpen new G6 or Not to Sharpen

    ok guys... got a new set of Oregon Gator G6's for my kubby....been reading on the net some say leave them alone with the 30/30 grind ratio they ship with and just slap 'em on and go....other sharpen them like a regular blade prior to first use. So...which is it...LOL. And please dont say its...
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    Snowpusher skid shoe mod

    Hey guys... I have a BX1880 with a Land Pride 60" snowpusher. It has a poly cutting edge, but it has metal shoes. I want to make some Poly ones. My question is what do I make them from, and where do I order it from? This is used on an asphalt driveway. the piece would be like 1/4" thick 2" wide...
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    what oil to use in mower deck?

    my mower deck RCK54-23BX..says to use 90w oil in the gear box.... is that what everyone uses? I did a quick search most seems to be marine lower unit ...or is 80w acceptable for the unit? thanks!!!!
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    Can I run an electrical line against the hydrolic lines?

    Hi, I am adding a secondary fuse panel to my bx1880 having a tough time finding a good spot underneath to run the wires. easiest choice is to follow my metal hydro lines, but I don't know if they get too warm or not? Anyone have any advise?? Thanks
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    aux fuse box on a bx

    looking to add a aux fuse box to my 1880. I have two schools of thought and wanted you opinions. Option# 1 says run #10 wire with inline fuse to relay. connect fuse box to relay. Problem there is I have to find a way to tap into the ignition wire and Im not sure how to go about that. Option...
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    3pt or 12V salt spreaders

    Hey guys anyone on here use a 3pt or a 12v spreader for salt on the driveway? I am looking for some recommendations, thoughts, ideas,pics,etc...... Thanks fellas!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Hydraulic pressure while parked ??

    Hey Guys...got a question for y'all....I have my BX parked in my garage w my pusher attached to it. When I park it I always park with the pusher flat on the floor. Well I haven't moved her in a week or so ( mercifully due to lack of snow !!!) and now the pusher is at like a 25 degree angle...
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    looking for a rocker switch box to mount on ROPS

    Hey guys, maybe I am looking for the wrong thing, or calling it by the wrong name... I am trying to find an external mount switch box that would be weatherproof to hold rocker switches for ROPS lights. Many thanks to anyone who helps out !!!
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    what amp fuse is on the rear work light circuit on a BX for ROPS lights?

    Hey guys... I ordered my ROPS lights and I want to tie into the rear worklight circuit lead that is under the fender, but what amp fuse is on that? If I run both front and rear I need 14 amps. This is in regards to a BX1880 if that makes a difference. I bought the ROPSLIGHTS.com kits. 2 front...
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    need some advice from my expert Kubby friends with snow pusher

    ok guys here's the scoop. I pushed snow today for the first time with my bx1880 and my new land pride 60" pusher....per the dealer I left the pusher in float and attempted to push. However, I noticed that I could not control left or right turning ..it just kept going straight. So if I raised the...