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  1. TheMurf

    BX Deck maintenance

    Is there a way to greeze the deck on a BX machine without removing it and sliding it out from under the tractor ? Anyone have a suggestion? I'm getting older or the deck is getting heavier.. Anyone undercoat their deck ? Does it help keep debris off the bottom ? A quick thank you to the...
  2. TheMurf

    Air Filter

    Just a quick question.. Does anyone uses K&N air filter in their BX tractor ? I have BX 1880 I purchased new it's almost a year old.. I have used K&N filters in the past in my motorcycles. I like that you can wash and clean them, recharge them and reinstall.. Your advice is valued. Thank you.
  3. TheMurf

    BX tie rod Zerk fittings

    Has anyone installed zerk fittings in the tie rods ends on a BX tractor? My new BX has sealed tie rod ends. I'm thinking about drilling them and installing self tapping Zerk fittings. Drives me crazy I can't grease them and using a needle does not seam to be as good as a grease fitting. Has...
  4. TheMurf

    Cleaning and Maintenance on deck

    I pulled the deck off my BX this afternoon for some cleaning and grease.. I cleaned it with some simple green and rinsed it ,drying it off with a towel. The underside I scraped and sharpened the blades by hand with a sharping tool and file. Question= Is there any method you guys use to clean...
  5. TheMurf

    Weight Box

    Need some advice..I recently purchased a new BX1880, with a payloader. Used it to spread 15 yards or so of topsoil. I decided after that, it required a ballist box which was delivered today..Land pride BX10 box to be exact .Question, how much weight to you folks use and what source of weight do...
  6. TheMurf

    Transmission Screen

    Maybe a stupid question but I thought I was ask. On a BX1880 is it possible to remove an clean the transmission screen without loosing all the UDT2 fluid? New tractor 25 hours on it. At 50 hrs or so I would like to clean the screen anyway. Or, should I just drain the tranny, change the filter...
  7. TheMurf

    Spacer question

    Wondering if I can add rear wheel spacers to a bx1880 with a 48 inch MMM, deck ? If so, how wide a spacer I should go with ?
  8. TheMurf

    Grease

    Anyone try Green Grease ? Saw it on motor trend t.v. Wondering if anyone has it or does use it ? I've got tractors, equipment motorcycles.
  9. TheMurf

    BX brake pedal height

    Has anyone modified their brake pedal arm on their BX to lower it a couple of inches ? My hips aren't what they once were. Is there a possible adjustment or an aftermarket company that makes a lower height pedal ?
  10. TheMurf

    Spray Lube

    What Spray lubricant do you Gentlemen recommended for using in the linkages and lube points in a BX tractor ? Is chain lube ok ? Or, white litho grease,ok ? I'm surprised there are not more zerk fittings on these machines. Such as the tie rods, steering gear, shift linkage, etc. My old Gravely...
  11. TheMurf

    Bucket Edge

    Looking to spread some top soil in the yard, do I need to install a edge to my bucket on a bx1880 ? If so, what do you Gentlemen recommend ? What brand and type? Thank you..
  12. TheMurf

    2 Wheel Drive

    Question, On a new BX can you use 2 wheel posi drive when mowing?! Can I engage the two wheel posi and just mow ? O,r is it only for straight line situations when you need it ? Just wondering..
  13. TheMurf

    Valvoline Grease

    Guys, So I have a new Bx1880, I have been using Valvoline crimson grease on my old Gravely 12G tractor. Can it be used on the BX? I have a air grease gun to assure the grease gets fully applied through the zerk fittings. Your thoughts? https://www.valvoline.com/en/crimson-grease/
  14. TheMurf

    Seat Springs

    I used my BX 188 this afternoon and it did an awesome job. Lawn looks beautiful. The one thing I think needs some improvement is seat springs. I'm no small guy,l bottom the seat on ruff terrain..Are there heavier wound springs available to give more comfort for us big guys ? Thanks guys..
  15. TheMurf

    ROPS. ?

    Well I took the top half of the ROPS bar off my new 1880, because it was very hard if not impossible trying to fold it to the down position I was going to apply some grease to the inside of the bars where it slides over the bottom uprights on either side of the machine. Got it off ok, but now...
  16. TheMurf

    Antifreeze

    Guys, What Antifreeze do you recommend for BX tractor? Is PEAK diesel Final Solution ok ? Does it make a difference what brand ? Thank you.
  17. TheMurf

    Questions/ Advice

    New to forum and new BX 1880 owner. I use Spectro platinum full synthetic or Red Line full synthetic in my Harley motorcycle. Both are high quality oils.I noticed they both make oil products for diesel engines. Anybody use either in their tractor? I also saw Amsoil makes full synthetic...
  18. TheMurf

    Diesel Fuel

    New to the forum, Just purchased a new BX1880 which will be delivered this week. Is there any difference between off road diesel fuel and regular diesel fuel? Can either be run in a BX ? I purchased 10 gallons of regular diesel fuel. Also ,is it ok to use a stabilizer with diesel fuel? Star...
  19. TheMurf

    Introduction

    I just joined the forum. My name is Patrick Murphy. I have owned a Gravely professional 12G rider for over thirty years., which has been kept like new. Last Thursday l purchased a new BX 1880. I am waiting on delivery some time next week. I researched this purchase for two years. Our property...