BX2660 Red Button

[oldballs]

I've searched for hours but can't find anything about the red button that is behind the 3 point top link mounting. Sorry, no camera. What's it do? I'm afraid to push it without knowing.:confused2:

 

[carlcroom]

When I bought my BX2200 in 2001, I wondered the same thing. My dealer said it was a vent for the hydraulic reservoir.

 

[snpower]

Just push it. You know you want to...

 

[Danner]

It's supposed to have a label that reads:

"Press to Test, Release to Detonate"

Use extreme caution...

 

[oldballs]

When I bought my BX2200 in 2001, I wondered the same thing. My dealer said it was a vent for the hydraulic reservoir.

So why would one want to vent the hydraulics? And thanks. That finger pokin', button pushin' can get one into trouble....maybe even married.

 

[thavil]

Take a look at this thread where I found out what the "red button" was http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...-bx24-hydrostatic-transmission-dip-stick.html.

To test that your vent is actually working, put soapy water on the vent. Then raise your FEL as high as it will go and then lower it as fast as it will go. Take a look at the rear of the tractor and you will see bubbles forming on the vent.

 

[oldballs]

Thanks, Thavil. That was the Motherload of red button information. I haven't blown the stick yet but think I'll put an idiot cord on it anyway and leave the red button (vent) alone.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Oh...so that's what that's for...