BX25D lack of movement solved

[john piper]

I could barely move forward or reverse. Front bucket working and oil level ok.
I found problem on you tube. The nut for the linkage rod (above the oil filter) was missing and the bolt was just hanging in there by a thread (excuse the pun) which was enough to make a slight movement possible.
Local dealer said (when I told him what I thought would be the problem) that would not be the case because he had been servicing these models for 3 years and never seen a loose nut there.
He had no spares so I bought a LOCKED 5/16 x 24 UNF for $2 from local fasteners, repaired problem in 10 minutes after R&R oil filter with no oil lost.
Glad I did not leave with dealer.

john

 

[85Hokie]

John,

Glad you found your problem! Those of us that have the BX25 and other models are very well aware of the nut backing off and losing some speed - mainly in reverse The nylon lock nut is the perfect solution too.

Like you, I had to adjust mine as it had backed off a couple of turns and the reverse speed was slowing.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

Local dealer said (when I told him what I thought would be the problem) that would not be the case because he had been servicing these models for 3 years and never seen a loose nut there.

Ah, yes, the famous, "I've never seen it, so it can't happen! " approach.

That's how idiots think.

Glad you tracked it down. Hope I never need to know about it, but mebbe I should check mine!

Thanks for the info!

 

[whitetiger]

I have seen this on dozens of units and always use a Nylock nut to ensure it will not happen again.

 

[William1]

Awwwww geez! Now you are going to make me look to make sure my little guyz nuts are tight!

 

[Tractor Gal]

I'd like to look at this on my BX23D. It has always been quite slow in reverse. I thought that this was "normal." And, maybe for this tractor, it is normal.

I tried to go to messicks's to look for a diagram but wasn't able to find the correct diagram. Yes, I could look tomorrow...and will look tomorrow...but it's always easier to have a little direction. Plus, I'm hiding my laziness. Don't tell.

Tractor Gal

 

[mcmxi]

I'd like to look at this on my BX23D. It has always been quite slow in reverse. I thought that this was "normal." And, maybe for this tractor, it is normal.

I tried to go to messicks's to look for a diagram but wasn't able to find the correct diagram. Yes, I could look tomorrow...and will look tomorrow...but it's always easier to have a little direction. Plus, I'm hiding my laziness. Don't tell.

Tractor Gal

Maybe this will help ... maybe not .... but might get you closer.

Kubota BX23D Parts Diagrams

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[Tractor Gal]

Maybe this will help ... maybe not .... but might get you closer.

Kubota BX23D Parts Diagrams

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www.messicks.com

Yes, mcmxi, that does help. Apparently I didn't see the "speed change" category...or maybe it didn't register at the time. Now it does. Thanks for the help. I'll give it a look. Next thing I'll be reporting is that I flew backwards into the creek because the tractor speed was working better than expected.

TG