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I just noticed my BX was running very cool. Popped the hood and noticed the spade connector on the temp sensor had separated from the sensor body. The spade was still in the receptacle on the end of the wire. It obviously vibrated loose from the post on the sensor. I was able to snap it back on...

The hood on my BX-24 rubs against the front of the cowling. I can't seem to find any adjustment other than to shim the hood lift assembly by placing washers under the 4 bolts that attach the hood lift assembly to the chassis member located just above the muffler. Anybody else have this issue?

My JD 265 has 640 hours on its Kawasaki 17HP single cylinder engine. Knock on wood, it runs like a Swiss watch. Does anyone have experience as to the longevity of this engine when properly maintained? When should I anticipate a rebuild?

Just noticed the plastic cover over the instrument panel on my '06 BX-24 is loose on the bottom. I suspect the dealer will claim "out of warranty", but thought I would seek board wisdom before I go there. Has anyone else experienced this issue and what did you do to fix it? Did you remove the...

Went out today to move some snow around and had a first time problem occurrence. Engine has 400 hours. Fuel tank full. Outside temp about 20F, engine had run for 10 minutes. Suddenly, there was a loss of power with black smoke coming out the exhaust. The power loss was steady and persisted for...

For some reason the top link on BX-24 is very difficult to turn. The end with the securing nut is easily turned by hand but the other end is so tight I had to put it in a vice to turn it. I can't recall an incident where it was bent but the tight end is warmed by the friction trying to turn it...

I'm planning on replacing my HST fluid in the BX 24 with Schaeffer's #315 Synthetic. Is there any specific procedure recommended to vacate most of the currently installed fluid to eliminate potential fluid incompatibility issues?

I own a diesel pickup truck with an Allison automatic transmission. Allison is recommending Transynd (synthetic) as a replacement fluid for longer service life. What is the basic difference between ATF and HST fluid? Can the two be used interchangeably? Transynd is pretty expensive stuff but I...

Hadn't started the tractor in about three weeks. Plugged in the engine block heater for about ten minutes and started the engine. It was a little 'cranky' at first but smoothed out after two minutes of idle. Allowed to run another five minutes. Outside temp is 15*F with overnight low temp around...

Last week I installed rear tire chains for the BX 24 . I opted for the 2-link ladder as opposed to the V-bar because the tractor is stored on a concrete floor and was afraid the V-bar would chew it up. This winter in the U.P. has been rather icey and my appetite for sliding down the parking area...

In spite of my own admonitions against a 'senior moment', I failed. When I first purchased the BX-24, I measured to see if it would fit in the garage with the ROPS extended. The 7' door opening was about 2" too low so I promised myself to always make sure the ROPS was down when putting it away...

Does anyone use tire chains on their BX tractor for winter operation? If so, do you have chains on all four wheels or just the front or back? Also, does anyone have an opinion on adverse effects to the transmission using tire chains?

Just picked up the BX24 following the 50-hour service. The total invoice came to less than $70 and this included tax and shop supplies/environmental fees. Dealer said they never charge labor on the 50-hour service if you bought it there. Only have to pay for fluids and filters. Is this a Kubota...

Here are some pics of my new trailer for the BX 24. Actually, the third picture is of a bucket hook, the idea of which I stole from others on this board. I'll provide details if anyone is interested.

What is the conventional wisdom on trailer size for moving the BX around? What would you use for length and width? Is 5,000# GVW the right size or should I spend the extra bucks to go to a 7,000#? I noticed in the owner's manual the hoe should be on the trailer bed when trailering. Is this...

On page 20 of the BX 24 owners manual, under the section 'REMOVING AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM', there is a bulleted note, IMPORTANT *Do not move the control lever into float position when the bucket is off the ground. What is the reason for this? Does this practice induce air into the...

Has anyone actually put their BX 24 across a scale? I calculate 2705# (estimating the hoe at 100#). That being the case, it would appear any trailering would require electric brakes to be road legal. It is my understanding a trailer GVWR of 3000# or more prescribes the need for electric brakes...

Having been victimized by the dialog on this board, I have been seduced into yielding my chastity to a new BX. There is no way I can cost justify this purchase. However, I can take some comfort in this lunacy by laying off the blame. So there, I've done it. The decision is down to a BX23 or...

I have recently come to grief with my '94 JD 265. It is a L&G tractor with a Kawasaki 17HP engine and HST. The engine has about 375 hours. The motor runs great but the transmission is rather spongy. The forward and reverse velocity has diminished about 30%. I am able to spin the rear wheels...