Tang
Member
Hello All,
I purchased a BX 24 at the beginning of June and I just completed my 50 hour service last weekend. Before I discuss the details of my problem I've got to say the hours have flown by quickly. I use it a lot. Loader, backhoe, finish mower, rotary mower, trailer loaded with brush/firewood, and whatever else I can throw at it. I really like it and haven't had any other problems.
A few weeks prior to the 50 hr service I noticed a small area on my radiator pre-filter (metal screen) that appeared to have a white stained/corroded area, about 2-3" in diameter.
At the time I didn't look further, but during the 50 hour service I removed the battery to inspect further. It looks like the bottom of the battery tray has a similar substance. My first thought was my battery is leaking but I didn't see any signs on my battery to support that is was leaking.
I still believe it to be caused by battery acid but wonder if antifreeze could cause a similar reaction with the metal? Has anyone else experienced anything similar?
Thanks in advance for any insight!
I purchased a BX 24 at the beginning of June and I just completed my 50 hour service last weekend. Before I discuss the details of my problem I've got to say the hours have flown by quickly. I use it a lot. Loader, backhoe, finish mower, rotary mower, trailer loaded with brush/firewood, and whatever else I can throw at it. I really like it and haven't had any other problems.
A few weeks prior to the 50 hr service I noticed a small area on my radiator pre-filter (metal screen) that appeared to have a white stained/corroded area, about 2-3" in diameter.
At the time I didn't look further, but during the 50 hour service I removed the battery to inspect further. It looks like the bottom of the battery tray has a similar substance. My first thought was my battery is leaking but I didn't see any signs on my battery to support that is was leaking.
I still believe it to be caused by battery acid but wonder if antifreeze could cause a similar reaction with the metal? Has anyone else experienced anything similar?
Thanks in advance for any insight!