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    BX2370 Coolant is below L - can I top it off with generic green pre-diluted 50/50

    I want to mow today before rains this week... I did 50 hour service (engine oil/filter and HST oil/filter/screen clean) but not sure I have the right tools to get coolant all drained. I really need a socket set vs. channel locks. I also limited time and would be easiest to just put some...
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    Bent 60" Mid Mount Mower Blade - Also chipped inside edge of frame

    Thanks for help guys. I reached to Barlow at same time I made this post (this is where I bought the tractor) and they mentioned that considering the blades catch and the one hits the inside of frame that perhaps it isn't just a bent blade but something happened to the spindle. Anyway to verify...
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    Bent 60" Mid Mount Mower Blade - Also chipped inside edge of frame

    That sounds simple enough. They are only $20 each or so it seems. How can I be sure it is the blade bent and not something else? I suppose once the new blades are on and they don't hit one another. But just curious if any other damage could have been do that I should check for. Once I pound...
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    Bent 60" Mid Mount Mower Blade - Also chipped inside edge of frame

    Mowed over stump... was going between stumps (line if staggered stumps in yard) and didn't realize one was under grass clippings. :( I really need to get get stump grinder for a day and them out but I digress. The blade (opposite the discharge) bent. Not enough to see but they still feel...
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    BX2370 60" MMM - Need Mulching Kit

    Is it recommended to mow with mulching kit? I know I at least want one for when we get leaves come fall. How much should I expect to pay and easy enough to take on and off when necessary (if it's something I ever have to bother taking off the mower).
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    Power Source Additive - How To Use Small Amounts?

    I only have a 5 gallon diesel container. The Power Source mentions being used for a 100 galloon amount. Is it alright to just measure out 1/20th of this, power it into the diesel container and shake it up? Is it like the 2 stroke oil in that I should be putting it in the container first then...
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    Mowing Steep / Bumpy Hill

    SO MUCH BETTER WITH FEL AND BOX BLADE OFF! I felt much more space going up steeper parts of my hill. It's similar to the hill you pictured RCW. I know they don't translate well into pictures. I don't know I would want to go sideways on mine though! Mostly because it's very bumpy at parts and...
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    Jerky MMM hydraulics?

    I have a BX2370 and recently removed and put my MMM back on. I'm not sure if it was like this before but when rising it up, the very last bit is jerky if I'm doing it too fast. I try to move the lever slow the entire time now and it seems fine. But the last bit is far more sensitive to this then...
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    First Time Owner - What Should I Look Out For?

    That doesn't sound too bad and certainly something I could even do. However, in regards to the warranty, should I be doing these things with a dealer to show it has been done? Thanks for suggestion on not being too easy. That's also good to know. What about when going down a hill and needing to...
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    First Time Owner - What Should I Look Out For?

    Thanks everyone! In regards to the 50 hour service: is this something I can perform or should I take it to local dealer? I should probably just Google this to find out. Good to know I can use the high gear then. I will keep RPMs low. I haven't really found a reason to go above 2.5K RPMs...
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    First Time Owner - What Should I Look Out For?

    I have BX2370 with MMM, FEL and Box Blade. I've mowed ~3 acres about 3 times and used the FEL and Box Blade to tree and dig/fix a swale. I have yet to really do any sort of inspection or maintenance on it other than checking the dipstick. I also only just realized the manual says to go easier...
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    Removing both FEL and Box Blade while in Garage?

    So, tractor is currently in a space of ~ 1 car. I'm not sure the best way to remove and store the FEL and box blade. I want to leave just my MMM on for mowing. I can take the FEL off where the tractor sits. I could always easier drive back up to it to reattach. However, what about the box...
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    Mowing Steep / Bumpy Hill

    So I have mowed my lawn twice now (BX2370). It's 2+ acres and most of it is a slope that's anywhere from 10-15 degrees to 20-30 degrees. I really don't feel comfortable mowing up about 75% of it because it's steep and a bit uneven and bumpy. So I've been just continuously using the same area to...
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    Cleaning Mower Deck?

    edit* can someone move this to implements forum? What do I need to worry about when it comes to cleaning and maintaining my mower deck? I imagine generally the worry would be moisture in the grass that could rust things. However, the other day I had tried using my box blade without removing...
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    BX2370 - Stop Before Changing Gears?

    Thanks you guys. What's done is done but having done it while moving the one time going to have caused bad damage to the gears? Anything I should bother looking at or just never do it again and should be fine? Feel free to tell me bad news if that's the truth. Also, good to know to use 4WD on...
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    BX2370 - Stop Before Changing Gears?

    When switching from hi to lo... I should stop first, right? I accidently switch while driving it once just because wasn't really thinking. It made the switch but afterwards I realized I was a moron. This can't be good for the transmission. I assume doing it just the once won't have hurt...
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    New Box Blade - Should I Be Worried About These Scrapes/Chips?

    Thanks for help everyone. Ultimately, there was no way I consider this a big enough to deal consider a new implement. At most, I was just wondering if there is anything I could do to avoid rust and go to dealer about paint. I ended up reaching out so hopefully will hear back. At the end of the...
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    New Box Blade - Should I Be Worried About These Scrapes/Chips?

    I just bought new tractor and a box blade with it. These were both new but box blade was delivered with these scrapes / missing paint: So, one, do I go back to seller (it was shipped a long way so that makes it more difficult) and say something? Is this just damage from shipping /...
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    What tire choice for new BX2370?

    This makes sense. It seems R4s as a middle ground isn't the design application . They are designed for construction. That happened so to have lugs that fall between turf and agr. It seems that any assumption about r4 being all around is somewhat inaccurate. There is simply no such tire. So two...
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    What tire choice for new BX2370?

    Anyone living in upstate NY / Hudson Valley know the soil type? Certainly not sandy... I would generally avoid going out when wet since suspect neither tire fair well and could damage lawn. In that instance, it would seem turf benefits and benefits in snow. I'm just not sure when R4s will...