2003 BX2200 questions

[Zorm]

Picked this little BX2200 up recently from the original owner who used it mostly for mowing. It has a belly mower and front loader. I was using the loader last Sunday when I was almost done and saw one of the arm cylinders leaking during operation. I took off the loader and ordered two seal kits. I need to get a spanner wrench and a special tool to put one of the seal back on, anyone have a lead where I can get the tools.

Another question, after I removed the loader, I noticed the belly mower and the 3pt hitch would raise or lower. I checked the oil level ( little dip stick at left rear under the seat) This was hardly showing any oil, so I got some from a local Kabota Dealer. I put some oil in and now, it’s showing on the dipstick. Tried to maybe cycle the 3pt hitch and mower but still get no movement. Do I need to bleed the system?
thanks for any help,

 

[Mountainman]

When you removed the loader did you reconnect the 2 hoses on the tractor side? Should be 3 hoses but only 2 will connect together if I remember right

 

[85Hokie]

" I removed the loader, I noticed the belly mower and the 3pt hitch would raise or lower. "


I take it you forgot the word "not" before the word - raise.

I would run around a bit - high idle and see if it will come back.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

The spanner and seal tool can be gotten off ebay or amazon for pretty cheap.

3pc Hydraulic Cylinder Piston Rod Seal U-cup Installation Tool Kit Set J05321 | eBay

Includes 3 different sizes seal twistors tools to cover just about any rod seal installation job from 0.87" up.Making smaller size than gland hole by turning seal to omega shape can avoid damages. fits for auto cars ship inner flexible rod seals, such as hydraulic cylinder piston seal up u-cup...

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Adjustable Gland Nut Wrench 1266 +7463 Spanner Tool Set for Hydraulic Cylinder | eBay

Manufacturer Part Number: 1266 ，7463. WORKS ON -- Alternative to OTC 1266 & 7463. For use on hydraulic cylinders with nuts from 2" to 6" (51mm to 152mm) and 1" to 3-3/4" (25 - 95mm). BENEFIT -- Heavy duty wrench features a 3/4”(1266) / 1/2"(7463) square drive to tackle even the most stubbom...

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[Zorm]

Thanks Mountainman, did not know that, makes sense though, complete the circuit. Sorry using an Ipad for this comm. thanks Wolfman. Just finished mowing and this thing is smooth!!! Think I’m gonna like this little tractor.

 

[DustyRusty]

Best to keep the cylinders on the trailer to break loose the nut. I bought the kits to do my cylinders, and after looking over the situation it was $100 to have a local shop do the labor. It took them over an hour for each cylinder. Wasn't as simple as they thought when they quoted me.

 

[Zorm]

Wolfman, there is another tool I saw in a Youtube vid that the gentlemen used to put the hard "plastic" seal/keeper on the outside of one end.