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Locking deck in up position.

Never seen that happen before. Is your lifting mechanism (and position control stop) adjusted such that the lift does not pull the deck up against the stops? Doing so will put forces beyond design specs upon components.

Heat gun will not suffice. You will need a torch. You could try an impact hammer with an appropriately sized piece of hard bronze rod.

Sizing a disc depends upon many factors aside from tractor weight and HP. What do you plan to do? Pulling a finishing disc through plowed ground takes more HP and tractive effort than pulling the same disc over unplowed ground. More than likely, a KK disc will be a light weight disc designed...

Bingo.

I'm not in the market for a SCUT, but if I was, I would not consider anything without position control.

Bingo.

Bingo. I like to be able to feather PTO engagement, especially on any tractor with EPTO (yes, I know that the BX series does not have EPTO).

Dealer will be only option.

Good point that I forgot to mention. I replaced bushing 110 as well.

I certainly would not allow a new, expensive machine, extensive electronics or otherwise, to sit outside.

Not uncommon. My B1750 had the same problem. Eventually, I was able to get it to clear but only slightly. IIRC, the replacement service spring has a small piece of rubber hose inside to damp out vibrations, lessening the problem. Might want to inspect/change the pedal dampener as well.

I grease all of mine yearly upon mower removal in the fall.

AC device is intended to allow operator to squeeze it open to allow larger bits of debris to be removed from the cannister. Instructions for changing oil in front axle should be in Operator's Manual. If not, will be in WSM.

I've always changed engine oil and filter yearly regardless of operating hours. I do it in the fall after last use on seasonally used equipment.