thavil
Platinum Member
I thought I would share a stupid moment I had today while performing my 300 hr service on my BX24, hopefully this will keep someone else from doing this. The 300 hr service on a BX24 calls for all fluids and filters to be changed/cleaned.
Early in the process, I took my air filter (6 months old) inside and washed it in warm soapy water. Once washed/rinsed, I took it outside and let it dry. After I was finished with everything on the 300 hr service, I put the air filter back in the housing and fired up the tractor. The tractor ran smooth for about 5 seconds and then started blowing black smoke out the exhaust. I turned the tractor off and knew immediately what the problem was. I didn't check to make sure the air filter was dried yet. I took a close look at the filter and could tell it was still damp.
For now on, I will have another air filter on hand to replace the filter being cleaned.
Early in the process, I took my air filter (6 months old) inside and washed it in warm soapy water. Once washed/rinsed, I took it outside and let it dry. After I was finished with everything on the 300 hr service, I put the air filter back in the housing and fired up the tractor. The tractor ran smooth for about 5 seconds and then started blowing black smoke out the exhaust. I turned the tractor off and knew immediately what the problem was. I didn't check to make sure the air filter was dried yet. I took a close look at the filter and could tell it was still damp.
For now on, I will have another air filter on hand to replace the filter being cleaned.