BX 23STLB reverse was slow now fixed

[Dover]

I have a BX23S , since getting it 2 years ago, fwd was normal but reverse was slow and had no power. To back up a slight incline, I had to put it into low range (turtle). This week it eventually stopped moving in reverse completely. Drove it forward to the garage, then the reverse worked in a slow crawl. Looking under the tractor, I found the problem.
The shaft coming from the forward/reverse pedals toward the rear of the tractor has a link, just above the hydrostatic oil filter. The nut had fallen off. I removed the oil filter to get access, added two nuts to the end of the link replaced the filter and it now has a reverse speed I had not seen since I bought it. Attached are two pics.

 

[mickeyd]

Welcome to the OTT forum Dover.

I am glad that you found out what the problem was and was able to fix it.

It makes perfect sense that would be the problem once you see it. I guess that goes with all the other nuts to be checked for proper tightness when delivered.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

THANKS for posting !! I'll check mine when I crawl under to do the 200hr oil/filter work.

Jay

 

[Bmbbm]

THANKS for posting !! I'll check mine when I crawl under to do the 200hr oil/filter work.

Jay

Good information thanks for sharing

 

[propuckstopper]

I have a BX23S , since getting it 2 years ago, fwd was normal but reverse was slow and had no power. To back up a slight incline, I had to put it into low range (turtle). This week it eventually stopped moving in reverse completely. Drove it forward to the garage, then the reverse worked in a slow crawl. Looking under the tractor, I found the problem.
The shaft coming from the forward/reverse pedals toward the rear of the tractor has a link, just above the hydrostatic oil filter. The nut had fallen off. I removed the oil filter to get access, added two nuts to the end of the link replaced the filter and it now has a reverse speed I had not seen since I bought it. Attached are two pics.

While you are at it, check the under seat spring nuts and the throttle lever nut. There are a few threads on this forum discussing those very issues. Like tis one:

https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39380

 

[rotaryjohn]

Any chance anyone knows what

I have a BX23S , since getting it 2 years ago, fwd was normal but reverse was slow and had no power. To back up a slight incline, I had to put it into low range (turtle). This week it eventually stopped moving in reverse completely. Drove it forward to the garage, then the reverse worked in a slow crawl. Looking under the tractor, I found the problem.
The shaft coming from the forward/reverse pedals toward the rear of the tractor has a link, just above the hydrostatic oil filter. The nut had fallen off. I removed the oil filter to get access, added two nuts to the end of the link replaced the filter and it now has a reverse speed I had not seen since I bought it. Attached are two pics.

Any chance anyone knows what size nut this is. That is the problem with mine and I want to get the nut beforehand.

 

[RCW]

John - I don't but sometimes the parts diagrams have sizes/thread for nuts/bolts.

Kubota Tractor Corporation - Illustrated Parts List (kubotausa.com)

You should also consider a Workshop Manual (WSM)

Kubotabooks.com

 

[whitetiger]

Any chance anyone knows what

Any chance anyone knows what size nut this is. That is the problem with mine and I want to get the nut beforehand.

It would be 5/16" 24 TPI

 

[RCW]

It would be 5/16" 24 TPS

Dang - - you've forgotten more than most of us will ever know.....

Awesome... I know you and a few others here have paid their dues...

My hat's off to you....

 

[kilmurraybx]

I have a BX23S , since getting it 2 years ago, fwd was normal but reverse was slow and had no power. To back up a slight incline, I had to put it into low range (turtle). This week it eventually stopped moving in reverse completely. Drove it forward to the garage, then the reverse worked in a slow crawl. Looking under the tractor, I found the problem.
The shaft coming from the forward/reverse pedals toward the rear of the tractor has a link, just above the hydrostatic oil filter. The nut had fallen off. I removed the oil filter to get access, added two nuts to the end of the link replaced the filter and it now has a reverse speed I had not seen since I bought it. Attached are two pics.

Hi Dover
Will I need to take off backhoe to do this job, I could not find the connection.
Thanks
Brendan

 

[GiuseppeC]

I have a BX23S , since getting it 2 years ago, fwd was normal but reverse was slow and had no power. To back up a slight incline, I had to put it into low range (turtle). This week it eventually stopped moving in reverse completely. Drove it forward to the garage, then the reverse worked in a slow crawl. Looking under the tractor, I found the problem.
The shaft coming from the forward/reverse pedals toward the rear of the tractor has a link, just above the hydrostatic oil filter. The nut had fallen off. I removed the oil filter to get access, added two nuts to the end of the link replaced the filter and it now has a reverse speed I had not seen since I bought it. Attached are two pics.

I have a BX23S with the same issue. I saw your post and pictures and went out to my tractor and discovered the same situation. Re-attached linkage with two nuts as you dis but made second nut a locking nut. Hope not to have this issue again. Thanks for your post.