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    Battery charger ?

    You took a couple of years off of its life, but you won't know how many until it dies. I wouldn't worry about it. Better to charge a conventional battery in AGM mode, then charge a AGM battery in conventional mode.
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    Battery life

    The Deka battery in my BX22 lasted from 2004 till the fall of 2018, and I replaced it with a Interstate, which is holding up well. I use Genius charger on the individual batteries, and even with a batter tender on them, they can and do go bad sometimes. Some of my cars have dual batteries, so...
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    replacing snowblower auger

    Don't forget to lube the chain with chain bar oil, and recheck all the lock screws after you work the blower for an hour or so. Also, your chain will stretch a little, so you might have to readjust it after the first storm.
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    Dirverter Valve or 3rd Function Valve?

    Found one on eBay after doing a lot of searching. It isn't ideal since I will have to reshape my loader valve to install it to the loader handle, but right now, it seems like the only choice. eBay item number: 273691418668 https://www.ebay.com/itm/273691418668
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    Medicare Part D

    Made a call to a "Medicare Broker" today, and he looked at all the plans available to me in CT, and found one that covers all my drugs (8) with 0 copay and a 0 deductible for tier 1 & 2 drugs, for $13.50 a month. Same plan for my wife, even though she will have a deductible that will be paid by...
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    Wanted... BX Wheel Spacers

    Recommendations as to size that works best. I did an eBay search for "Jeep wheel spacers", and it came back with thousands of choices. Can you help me with dimensions, so I know that I am getting the correct item? Thanks for the inexpensive wheel spacer suggestions. Spending $40 or $50 on a...
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    Dirverter Valve or 3rd Function Valve?

    Thanks for all for advise. I also need to find a way to attach the switch to the loader valve, and have been looking for a valve handle that can be adapted to the shaft on my present loader valve. I have yet to find one that is under $150. Any suggestions where I might find a less expensive...
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    Dirverter Valve or 3rd Function Valve?

    Because I have to disconnect all the hoses to remove the loader, can these hoses that will be connecting to the valve be hooked up with disconnects, or will that put too much of a flow restriction on them? I believe that I will need to add 6 additional disconnects and hoses to plumb this into...
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    Dirverter Valve or 3rd Function Valve?

    I purchased a diverter valve, but it didn't come with any instructions of what goes where on any of the 6 ports, and that is what brought me to this point. I started to search for how to install the valve, and found very little information on the forums. One of the issues with the BX22 tractor...
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    Dirverter Valve or 3rd Function Valve?

    What is the difference, and which one would be better for a grapple and a hydraulic chute cylinder on a Kubota BX22?
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    New BX Owner and 1st Cold Start

    There is no doubt that the tractor will start if you hold the glow plugs on long enough, however, diesel engines don't like cold oil, and cold engines suffer from more wear than a warm engine. I have owned diesel engine cars since 1966, and I have seen how much both the fuel and oils have...
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    B2650 snowblower - is there a shear pin in the driveline?

    POR15 is a heavy black paint that is used by some in the antique car hobby. POR stands for "Paint Over Rust". Personally, I don't use it nor do I ever recommend it to go over rust. If you have rust, you should remove all the rust scale, sand or blast the part, paint with a metal etching...
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    Wanted... BX Wheel Spacers

    Looking for wheel spacers for my BX22. Primarily looking for a set for the rear, but will also consider front spacers if you have either or both. Looking for a little more stability on the slopes. Please advise size, price, and shipping costs to 01550 by least expensive method. Thanks Dusty
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    fluid change

    Milky, I would change it... If it is clear then continue to use it. The best thing for any machine is to bring it to operating temperature and work it. If you use is intermittently, and the oil doesn't get hot enough to drive off any moisture that accumulates then you will need to change it...
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    Snowblower Kubota b2782b - bolts sheared

    I would purchase the bolts from Kubota, since with a lot of hardware coming from China, there is no guarantee that what you buy thinking that it is a true grade 5 or grade 8, really is up to the specification.
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    B2650 snowblower - is there a shear pin in the driveline?

    With the snow blower engaged to the PTO, and the engine off, and the 2nd stage impeller free of snow, check to see if you can spin the send stage impeller. This is the one at the back of the snow blower. If you can, that means that you have broken the shear bolt that in in front of the...
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    Medicare Part D

    I just checked next years cost for Medicare Part D, that is the cost of prescription insurance. My cost went from $32 a month to $65, and the deductible increased from $435 to $465. Co-pays have also gone up almost double. When you check the fine print, they also have excluded the payment of...
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    3 Point Hitch Problem on a BX22

    One more follow up post on what was the root cause of the 3 point hitch not working. When I got the tractor back, I reinstalled the Curtis Cab, and the rear remotes (BX7322 Remote Valve Kit), which I removed prior to sending the tractor to the dealer for repair. Once I put the remote valve...
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    Driveway Marker Stakes

    We never know when we are going to get record breaking snow fall... https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/connecticut/blizzard-of-1978-ct/