I just got a used BX2230D!

[greif]

My first tractor, so any advice is appreciated. I am using it with a RCK54-22BX mower deck to mow several lawn acres and 1.5 miles of trails.

I also have about 5 acres of meadow, with long grass (1-2ft tall), the occasional small invasive rose or autumn olive. I was thinking of using the mower with the deck raised to mow the meadow; but saw a note in a manual about not engaging the blades with the deck raised. Anyone know what is bad about that?

I found that operator manuals do not seem to be available on line, but some other Kubota tractor models appear quite similar, and those manuals can be found. Anything I need to look out for with this model?

Thanks!

 

[OrangeKrush]

I can't help you with the deck question as I did not get one with my BX2680, but congrats on your new to you tractor! Welcome to the forum!

 

[tinkerwitheverything]

I've used mine in the raised position many times over the years especially cutting rough stony land and have never ran into any problems by doing that. And yes I've read in the manual where is says that but I can't figure out why. All I can think is that it's a liability issue in case you run over something that causes damage to something /or somebody ??

 

[lynnmor]

I was thinking of using the mower with the deck raised to mow the meadow; but saw a note in a manual about not engaging the blades with the deck raised. Anyone know what is bad about that?

I believe that is a safety thing, less debris will fly out and it harder to stick your foot in with the deck down.

 

[Henro]

My first tractor, so any advice is appreciated. I am using it with a RCK54-22BX mower deck to mow several lawn acres and 1.5 miles of trails.

I also have about 5 acres of meadow, with long grass (1-2ft tall), the occasional small invasive rose or autumn olive. I was thinking of using the mower with the deck raised to mow the meadow; but saw a note in a manual about not engaging the blades with the deck raised. Anyone know what is bad about that?

I found that operator manuals do not seem to be available on line, but some other Kubota tractor models appear quite similar, and those manuals can be found. Anything I need to look out for with this model?

Thanks!

I’ve used my BX 2200 a great number of times with the deck fully up without any issues. I also think it’s probably some kind of a safety issue on the part of the manufacturer. Fully up the driveshaft between the PTO and the deck is more horizontal so that’s better as far as angle of the U-joints.

I would not hesitate to do what you’ve asked about!