For those with BX with front brush guard

[techguy2]

Do you guys have any problems getting the front cowling on/off with the brush guard in place? How do you do it?

I just received one like this:

Kubota BX Front Guard / Grill Guard fits all BX models - eBay (item 280431663262 end time Mar-30-10 13:05:34 PDT)

 

[bp fick]

Given that the side panels (bonnet?) piece needs to slide out so far, I gotta feeling you aren't going to have room. That said, you only have to pull that side piece when you doing serious maintenance or repair. Once a year? I dunno.

 

[ayelvington]

The shop manual states that you have to remove the guard to remove the cowling. I've done it a few times and it's not too bad. (Block heater, fluid change, etc.)

 

[techguy2]

The shop manual states that you have to remove the guard to remove the cowling. I've done it a few times and it's not too bad. (Block heater, fluid change, etc.)

That is what I was afraid of!

Thanks for the info.

 

[bp fick]

That is what I was afraid of!

Thanks for the info.

Air compressor and gun!! :thumbsup: Think NASCAR pitstop.

 

[amg280]

Air compressor and gun!! :thumbsup: Think NASCAR pitstop.

HA! Removing mine for my 50 hr service, got to use my new IR impact first time

 

[Skyco]

Just be glad you will install the brush guard yourself the first time, that way you control the torque on the fasteners. The factory uses 950 ft lbs plus a quarter turn:laughing: Several of us have commented how hard it is to break those bolts loose the first time. I was sure I was gonna wring off my allen bit.

 

[bp fick]

Also, do yourself a favor and get your own bolts. Standard, hardened, ACE hardware style.

 

[radioman]

I didnt use my own bolts like bp fick suggested. I simply turned the bolts around the other way so the nuts is sticking out the front. This way I can use impact gun to remove it FAST with same bolts! When I first tried to use the allen wrench to loosen it , it was a bear. I used a wrench in behind to loosen and remove bolts. not something I want to do again.

 

[TripleR]

Air compressor and gun!! :thumbsup: Think NASCAR pitstop.

And watch your toes...

 

[CHDinCT]

What's this allen wrench issue? My Kobota OEM grill guard came mouted with grade 8 bolts, washers and nuts. Did they make a change somewhere before or after I purchased my BX?

 

[tommu56]

I haven't had mine off yet but when I do I will shim top of guard out some to clear grill it looks like it needs only an inch or so so shimming top of guard mount out 1/4" might do it as long as it clears the loader.

tom

 

[escavader]

A little tip .Tac weld the nuts to the frame on the back side ,and it makes removing/installing the brush gaurd a breeze.
ALAN

 

[BXpanded]

What's this allen wrench issue? My Kobota OEM grill guard came mouted with grade 8 bolts, washers and nuts. Did they make a change somewhere before or after I purchased my BX?

The BX24 and BX25 come with the silver brush guard from the factory. They're the ones with the allen bolts tightened to 4 bazillion foot lbs. On the non-backhoe BXs like the BX1860, the Brushguard is optional and is dealer installed.

 

[radioman]

The BX24 and BX25 come with the silver brush guard from the factory. They're the ones with the allen bolts tightened to 4 bazillion foot lbs. On the non-backhoe BXs like the BX1860, the Brushguard is optional and is dealer installed.

:laughing: I got a chuckle out of that one!! bazillion foot lbs :laughing:

yup ! it is tighten to bazillion ft lbs fer sure!

 

[Singlecoil]

The last time I needed to take the cowling off, I was able to get it off without removing the grill guard. I took off the exhaust pipe extender, which is just connected with a hose clamp, and then was able to lift off the cowling.

 

[shownuff]

I did the 50 hr service on the bx 24 with out taking off the cowl, but did notice that the lower edges of the guard the paint is peeling off looks like no primer underneath it

 

[rdsaustintx]

They're the ones with the allen bolts tightened to 4 bazillion foot lbs

I thought Brazilians used the metric system

(take the guard off to remove the cowl)

 

[BXpanded]

I thought Brazilians used the metric system

(take the guard off to remove the cowl)

Yeah, I made the conversion to accomodate my "Traditional" torque wrenches. Actual spec. is 5.4 Bazillion Newton-meters for the non-metrically challenged in the group.

 

[radioman]

Yeah, I made the conversion to accomodate my "Traditional" torque wrenches. Actual spec. is 5.4 Bazillion Newton-meters for the non-metrically challenged in the group.

:laughing: now- thats funny.