New Kubota bx23s owner advice

[dalola]

Is this from the operator’s manual?

Indeed, emphasized numerous times.

 

[thadri]

Thank you everyone. rick B and dalola thank you for making me aware of this tip. I plan on getting a torque wrench to have handy for the tire lug nuts and keeping an eye on those fluids. I, indeed, plan on reading the manual thoroughly. Any more tricks of the trade that perhaps only experience can teach you?

 

[diesel85]

Make sure you turn the tractor off and remove the key before attaching or removing PTO drivelines.

Also, if you see leaking hydraulic fluid from a hose, DO NOT touch the hoses with your hands (even gloved), you can get fluid injection and end up with gangrene. Always check your hoses for leaks with cardboard noting where you put your face and hands. Only way to be sure this isn't the case is by turning off the tractor and relieving the load on the implement, loader, or backhoe.

 

[thadri]

excellent safety tip, thank you. I just watched video on what you meant by using cardboard after relieving pressure. Basically, if the cardboard has any fluid on it after lightly rubbing it around some hoses, there is a leak. Good stuff.

 

[LukyNumbrkevin]

New BX23s owner also. First 2 additions to the machine, Bxpanded underarmor and their ripper tooth. I've had a compact tractor for 35 yrs the sub compact BX is awesome.

And if you end up getting the Bxpanded Ripper get the quick attach they sell as well, takes a 15 minute bucket change down to 15 seconds. Well worth the money in my opinion. I will post a video on this in the coming months. Saves me so much time every time I use it.

 

[bunyip]

Don't forget to lift the grader blade when taking a shortcut across the lawn, I am still being chastised for this one.