Bx 1500 engine roll ?

JBR · Jul 9, 2004

When I go to turn my Bx1500 off. I lower the fuel lever, turn the key off and the engine just rolls the tractor so bad I would think it would break an engine mount. Is this common? I know there is a counter balance on the engine but it seems like such a violent shut down.

upgw · Jul 9, 2004

It's the thing I hate most about my BX2200... almost certainly contributes to the common air cleaner braket failure.. I cringe as I shut the key off... the machine is designed to handle this vibration for the most part. Balance shafts wouldn't help at this low RPM, I think the high compression ratio (23:1?) is the cause.

The L3130 shuts down buttery-smooth....

- Patrick

Junkman · Jul 9, 2004

my BX22 shuts down smoothly......Don't know why there should be such a difference between two similar machines...

Woodsman_Pete · Jul 9, 2004

I'm with you upgw, and I think you discribed it best, the "shut down cringe", turn the key to the left and hang on! I wish there was something that could be done... Some one on here said they left the oil in the crank case slightly lower than the full mark and that helped, I tryed it and didn't do anything for me...

kevinj · Jul 9, 2004

The BX1500 has stops to prevent mount tear. Any high compression engine will stop a bit abrupt on the last revolution. These are not your old gas engine. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Henro · Jul 9, 2004

<font color="blue"> my BX22 shuts down smoothly......</font>

Junkman, looks like smoothness, like beauty, must be in the eyes of the beholder...errr..operator...

My BX2200 also does the "death rattle" when turned off. I actually posted a question about it and was told by other owners that this was the norm and to not worry about it...so I don't...

ZackaryMac · Jul 9, 2004

Don't worry, be happy. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

When it stops with a bang, and oil comes out...THEN worry. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Garrabo · Jul 9, 2004

I run Delvac oil in my Bx22. seems to make things smooth.
mine shuts down fine

Junkman · Jul 10, 2004

I allow my engine to cool down before shut off by running at minimum idle for about 3 - 5 minutes. Then I turn the key and it shuts down as smooth as silk. I also use Power Service with every fill up. These two items might be what makes the differance....