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  1. arml

    BX2200 Just added some UDT hydro oil

    seems I'm about a pint high....should I worry?
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    10-30 0il question

    can I use regular 10-30 oil in a B5100e or must it be diesel spec only?
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    BX2200 won't go to operating temp

    Will only reach about 1/8th on gauge. Rad is full, pump is spinning....engine sounds a bit louder than norm. it's 52 out here so it should rise I would think, been using it for the better part of 2 hours. Any thoughts ?
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    Global warming in SE PA this AM

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    Bad day at the shop...

    Splitting some split wood for kindling tonight....had to put an edge on my hatchet that I use for that task Well damn if I didn't get my index finger caught up in that wheel....for a second I thought it was raining in the shop...nope....just a nice mist of red...goo. Guess I made a good contact...
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    What is safe to use for removing water from #2 diesel?

    One of my storage drums got a dose in the last rainstorm....
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    Anyone use one of those rechargeable battery powered fuel transfer pumps

    Uses the same style batteries as my power tools.
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    Good golly miss molly..no up pressure on FEL

    So I go out today to gather up more logs to split...load the bucket go to lift....ooopps....no up on loader...was working fine the day before....fluid check good....wth....this is on my BX 2200 . Not overloaded. Just when the cold is starting to visit...I just don't need this right now.
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    New addition to the stable

    Been looking for a replacement mower with grass catcher to replace my aging Craftsman, ran across a good deal on this one. Kubota G1800 diesel with 704 hours on the clock, no issues at a great price $1500. ;)
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    BX2200 MMM driveshaft will not release

    I can't get this driveshaft to move, collar retracts but the shaft will not slide off the splines....aside from a BF hammer what is the solution??? I've tried all I can think of with no luck. I recall it was very tight the last time I put it on....needed some persuasion to get it on. Or should I...
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    Truth be told

    yep...
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    Ai2 Products quick hitch arrived

    This is for my early BX tractor. Very well built unit, I'll have time to install it in the AM. I'll let you know how it goes.
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    Nothing getting done

    I've been trying to get some things done but, the fields are so wet, can't even make it across to the woods...guess I'll just kick back and, crack open that fine bottle of Bourbon Yep....relax time.
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    BX Still has that sticky pedal

    How do you adjust this thing? keeps moving forward unless I step on the reverse pedal. 2200....some close calls avoided.
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    No way, no how...

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    Chainsaw banana bar question

    I've had this bar new when I bought (1980) my ORANGE:cool: Tanaka chainsaw, never used that bar, it is new. So someone wants to buy the bar and, I have no clue how to price it, I'm told they are a rare collectible. Any thoughts? The saw by the way is still working making firewood and, such...
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    BX2200 problems when using FEL

    Seems this started recently. As I try to use the loader to lift anything, seems that the right rear wheel lifts, feels like it's going to roll over. Not matter if it's level ground or not. I do have ballast on the rear....what can cause this, very shaky situation.
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    BX brush guard mod

    So I have this early Earth and Turf HD brush guard that I could not mount on my BX2200 because the steel flywheel shield and, MMM mount were in the way. I was ready to sell it but, I thought what the heck....let's make it fit. I have the tools. So I did, and it worked out great. At the same time...
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    Worst oil change ever

    So, an easy oil change turned out to be a 2.5 hour nightmare....This is my little BX 2200 w/FEL and 60" MMM. Now, I've changed fluids in many a tractor ,cars, trucks etc....but this was a nightmare. To start with, can't get to the oil filter surrounded by wire harness and such, steel hydraulic...
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    Tractor clearing a culvert....

    https://youtube.com/shorts/aOjXjp8vMfk?feature=share