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.