Recent content by AKFord

I tried using the Search function with no success before asking here so please forgive me if this topic has been discussed and already answered. The last few times I've used my BX1500 (2004 model, 260 HRS) to clear snow the engine has died and if I can get it restarted it sputters for a few...

Looking at some of the photos you guys have posted recently makes me wonder if my blower isn't throwing as far as it should be. I have a 51" Meteor and it only throws about 10 feet, regardless of engine speed/PTO rpm. It makes no difference in the type of snow, so far anyway, it still won't...

This year I decided to buy a snowblower, a 51" Meteor, to help clear the driveway, a little, actually a lot, faster. It works great, much faster than the bucket and rear blade. However, I would like to be able to tilt the snowblower down a little bit so that I can scrape closer to the...

I just bought a Meteor snow blower, the chute is operated by handcrank and cable. The blower had to be shipped to me with the cable and chute removed. I cannot figure out how to attach the cable system to make it turn the chute. Can someone out there please take a photo of their cable...

Anyone with a BX1500 and a rear mount snow blower, what size are you running? I am looking at a 50" snow blower, is that too big for a 15 horse tractor? I don't want to over do it, 46" seems to be the next size down but I am getting a good price on the 50" model. Any input would be...

Can anyone direct me to a dealer of Meteor snow blowers in Washington state? I live in Alaska and am looking for a reasonably priced snow blower and Meteor seems to be the way to go. I have no Alaksa dealers and Washington state is the only other reasonable choice due to shipping costs. I...

I know this subject has been beaten to death. I used the search function and found a lot of references to other BX tractors, but not my answer. I am looking for filter brands other than Kubota as the local dealer charges $30 for both of those filters, combined. I know some of you have found...

I did a search function but couldn't find what I was looking for. I was wondering if anyone would post a picture of their BX1500 on a trailer. I am trying to determine what length trailer to get. I am thinking that I will need a 12' based on the length of the tractor with the loader and a...

Maybe I missed it, Junkman some time ago you gave me the impression that you were working on a Tow Hook Project for your bucket, am I wrong? If so, did you post on that and I missed it or are you still working on it? Just curious as I am currently scrounging for some "flat sided" tow hooks to...

I know this subject has been beaten to death but I wanted to post this info as an alternative for people who don't want to pay shipping for their chains. I was looking for chains a while back and had several suggestions to check out tirechains.com but the shipping to Alaska would have killed...

What is the FEL \"Float\" position and where is it?? I have read several times in this forum about using the "float" position on the FEL, what exactly is that? I have looked in my FEL owners manual but they don't offer a very good explanation and I don't fully understand what it is, what...

I know that tirechains.com sells chains but getting them shipped to Alaska is cost prohibitive. I checked the Kubota website and it doesn't appear that they sell chains; my local dealer was pretty busy today as they are only a Kubota dealer on the side and couldn't get me an answer as to wether...

Have any of you BX owners noticed a difference in traction, be it winter or summer conditions, when going from turf saver tires to the bar tires? In retrospect I suppose I am more interested in winter conditions as I would stick with the turf tires for mowing my lawn in the summer. Thanks for...

That being said; when I fully extend the bucket downwards to dump a load (hmm, that sounds funny) I get a loud BANG at full extension. I have VERY LITTLE experience with FELs so I am guessing that my RPMs are too high? Or, I am being too aggresive with the dump controls? I have tried to move...

I used the search function but couldn't find my answer. When I lower the rear blade on my Kubota BX1500 all the way it seems to slightly raise the rear of the tractor; is that normal? Should I adjust the hitch so that the blade won't lower as far or is it normal for the tractor to seem to...