BX 200hr club?

[dragoneggs]

Okay Gents (and the rest of you),

I just finished the 200hr maintenance on my BX. I have had my machine from new and it's been 15 months.

A few observations...

1. The inline fuel filters (especially the first one) needed replacement. Much smoother running under a load and on hills now. Going to put in a 'B' series filter soon and eliminate the hard to access first filter, especially if you have a skid plate covering.

2. The HydroStatic Transmission filter was much, much cleaner than the first check and clean at 50 hours... barely a recognizable metal shaving. That made me feel good.

3. Thought about replacing the HST fluid after removing the filter and seeing quite a bit of 'silver' in the filter oil that I drained to examine. Decided the filter was doing its job and I would save the money and environment on changing the fluid.

4. Noticed the boots on the steering linkage (on both sides) were worn bad and I picked up a couple of new ones at the dealer.



Other than those items and a bent parking brake mechanism, a few decals lifting, some paint scratches, broken zerk, and needing to add tubes to the front tires, it has been absolutely a joy to use and perfect for my needs. A true workhorse.

Curious as to other BX owners and the items you had to address at 200hr beyond the manufacturer's published maintenance schedule???

 

[SLIMSHADIE]

Dragoneggs, I just did my 200 service at 188 hours last weekend. I'll be plowing snow when I hit 200. Also took the mmm deck off, sharpened blades and drained/refilled gearbox. Mine has more mowing hours but I've been very happy with it. Sure beats a shovel and a wheelbarrow.
1. I previuosly added a shutoff before the first fuel filter. Still very tight in there but it did help.
2-3. I did a drain refill HST fluid at 50 hours, then new filter at 100 and now 200. Looks very clean.
4. My boots are cracking but they dont look as bad as yours. Maybe a spring project. Were they easy to replace?

Getting ready to get a skid plate and order a front snowblower for this winter.

Havent had any issues other than a few scratches here and there, my bad.

 

[AStanton]

You may already have done this. But be sure to check tightness of alternator belt and make sure to grease the zerk for the throttle pedal, hidden under the floor mat.

 

[Deano]

I have 1030 hours on my BX...Cannot remember the 200 hour inspection! Sorry!

 

[HeLa]

my machine is coming up on 3 yrs old this winter. i did my 200 hr this past spring.

aside from the interim maintenance i really hadn't had any issues in the first 200hrs. aside from dry-rotted boots on both ends of the driveshaft and both tie rod ends. fortunately, particularly regarding the former, this was covered under warranty!

i changed the HST fluid @ 50 hrs because i wanted to to go SUDTII (reduced HST whine noticeably).

i have been running AmsOil Diesel Oil since my 50 hr service

beyond the standard 200 hr service i also changed the coolant, since i was at the 2yr mark, and added a block heater.

mine is pretty lightly used, but the BX has really been a great machine!

 

[RaydaKub]

Can I join? I've put 200 hours on mine as well, although it had 591 hours on it when I bought it.

 

[dragoneggs]

Can I join? I've put 200 hours on mine as well, although it had 591 hours on it when I bought it.

You're in!

 

[dragoneggs]

Dragoneggs, I just did my 200 service at 188 hours last weekend. I'll be plowing snow when I hit 200. Also took the mmm deck off, sharpened blades and drained/refilled gearbox. Mine has more mowing hours but I've been very happy with it. Sure beats a shovel and a wheelbarrow. 1. I previuosly added a shutoff before the first fuel filter. Still very tight in there but it did help. 2-3. I did a drain refill HST fluid at 50 hours, then new filter at 100 and now 200. Looks very clean. 4. My boots are cracking but they dont look as bad as yours. Maybe a spring project. Were they easy to replace? Getting ready to get a skid plate and order a front snowblower for this winter. Havent had any issues other than a few scratches here and there, my bad.

Slim, my day job is getting in the way but I will do the reboot hopefully this weekend and post pics of the job.

 

[Cherokee140]

IIRC mine is coming up on 140 something hours, and I have till march before it is a year old.....I guess I need to let it sit a little bit. Oh well with some spine surgery on the way it will get some rest.

 

[dragoneggs]

IIRC mine is coming up on 140 something hours, and I have till march before it is a year old.....I guess I need to let it sit a little bit. Oh well with some spine surgery on the way it will get some rest.

Uh oh... best of luck with surgery and recovery! My lower back (bone on bone) between two vertebrae is causing me way too much pain lately. Some days are much more difficult than others and the cold weather season is fast approaching!