Can you help me locate the HST drain plug on my BX24 ?

Dick Calland · Dec 7, 2012

My BX24 is just past the 50 hour mark. I want to change the HST oil & filter. My tractor has the mid-mount mower and my personal circumstances make removal of the mower very difficult. I can see the HST spin-on filter and I can get a drain pan between the rear wheels. WHAT I AM HAVING DIFFICULTY SEEING IS THE HST DRAIN PLUG. (yes, I know that sounds dumb).

Does someone have a picture (other than in the owners manual) that might help me? Does someone know the wrench side that fits the drain plug?

Thanks to all and best wishes for the holiday season.

unbidden · Dec 7, 2012

Review this thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/167108-do-your-own-fluids-filters.html

AStanton · Dec 7, 2012

I took a pic of the drain plug on my BX25. I assume that they are the same. However, you know what happens when you assume something. The plug is 27mm. Follow the white arrow in the pic. Look directly behind it in the back, that's where it is. It's the nut with a little paint chipped off it. In doing your maintenance, I would also recommend that you buy a cap-style filter wrench, size 65-68mm. Attached is a pic of this also. You simply put this sucker on a ratchet extension and you can get right on the oil filter and remove it without having to remove the engine cowling.
Good luck.