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    Backyard Shed for BX Tractor

    Local building codes played into the size and location of my shed, I would have liked to go bigger but then the setbacks would have increased and the placement of the shed would be closer to the house. I went with a small shed, it is 12x8 and I have a 4' lean-to off the back for firewood. The...
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    BX1870 FEL Mount question, bottom bolts in or out?

    The manual for the L203A says to put the bottom 2 bolts of the loader frame with the washers and nuts on the outside of the frame. The front bottom has a welded bolt on the inside so maybe they made a mistake in the install instructions? The rear bottom one looks like it can go either way -...
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    Trailering bx1870 (just tractor, no FEL)

    I have a 5x10 single axle trailer rated for ~2400 lbs. I am planning on getting the FEL for the 1870 as I already have the valve to run the front mount blower. Can I back it on on the trailer (no FEL or MMM) to get the weight up front and put the loader in the bed of the truck? I was able to...
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    BX 1870 cold starting vs BX 25

    When I start my BX 1870 when it is cold out it sputters/surges for 5-10 seconds and then smooths out. I hit the glow plugs before starting. When I start up the BX 25 in same conditions it has always been smooth from the time I turn the key. Not sure if anyone else with a BX 1870 notices this...
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    Putting my BX1870 to work splitting wood

    I've had my tractor for a week and have almost 10 hours on it between mowing and splitting wood. I added some fuel just be safe but the gauge read a little under half. even it was close to empty that's still way under a gallon/hour. I run the tractor at ~1800 when I split which seems to be...
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    BX MMM discharge chute - ideas for holding up for more room in shed

    Please delete this, I didn't think my original one made it though, I posted it from work and I thought I ran into problems. I apologize for the double post.
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    MMM discharge flap - ideas to hold it up while in shed

    Hi, I am taking delivery of my second BX tomorrow, a BX1870-1 with a 48" MMM and front mount snow blower. I have an overhead door to my shed that is 6' wide x 7' high. I would like to favor one side to leave as much room on the other since my shed is only 8' wide x 12' deep. Is there a good...
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    Double acting cylinder, which port is extend?

    I was wondering which port on the cylinder is the extend port, I am thinking the cap end? I have a tie rod cylinder for a splitter and I want to try to get it hooked up correctly on the first try. My valve has a detent on the return stroke. Thanks.
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    splitter for BX25 w/prince LSR-3060-3 valve

    So, I have been debating on buying or building a 3 pt splitter and decided to build one. I am not sure I saved a whole lot building one but I wanted to try out the regen valve from prince for a faster extend stroke, if I had a tractor with a higher pump output I most likely would have just...
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