Recent content by jerkyboy

So I just got a set of Oregon Gator mulching blades to replace my worn out Kubota blades. I bought them for my 48" BX1500 deck because I read a lot of good reviews. They are much more beefy than the OEM units and appear to be of good quality. I was psyched to test them out today but as soon as I...

Put an new hydro pump in and have 47 hours on tractor since replacement. I put all new Kubota trans fluid in after I changed out the pump and a new filter. I changed the oil today and checked the trans fluid and it is super clean. After how many hours should I replace the trans fluid? When I...

So I just finished installing my new HST and decide to do some other routine maintenance. I pull the dipstick on the front axle tube for the first time since I've owned the tractor and notice there's nothing in there!! I've had no issues thus far, but know it should be filled. What type of...

Just replaced my HST, so I obviously had to change the trans fluid/filter. I added approx half of a 5gallon pail of SUDT and I'm not seeing anything on the stick. There rear tires are still off the tractor and it is not perfectly level, but close......what's the deal? Can I start it with the...

So I'm mowing my lawn today with the push mower because I'm waiting for a part for my tractor and found this on the ground. I'm guessing it came from my tractor. Any clue.:confused:

So I took my HST apart and found that the bottom of the cylinder block on the pump side scored the port block (not sure if that's what its called) pretty heavily and the cylinder block on the motor side scored it, but not nearly as bad. Otherwise, the inside of the HST looked fine. I've...

So, I finally started the teardown of my tractor so I can hopefully fix my HST. I think think the forward/reverse high pressure relief valves have become loose in their bores. Hopefully this is the problem. I'll report back soon.:thumbsup:

I've been having problems with my tranny; it chatters/disengages under heavy load going forward and reverse is basically useless. It also doesn't stop abruptly, like it used to, when I go from forward/reverse to stop. I finally got around to testing the charge and high pressure relief valves...

Today I moved about 5 yards of crusher run and I noticed that my tractor "shudders"/slips(?) when I'm going to pick up material from the pile, and it also does it when I'm moving around on the pad that I'm making. I've never had this shuddering/slipping issue before. It's comparable to wheel...

I am going to change the oil in my BX1500 this weekend and noticed that a lot of folks here are using synthetic engine oil. My local Wally has Rotella synthetic that's pretty inexpensive. My question is does the synthetic oil have to have a special rating? My owners manual says to use 10W30...

Where is the best place to buy filters for my BX1500?

I broke one of the big gray colored chain links that's attached to my three point hitch while dethatching my lawn last week. The link is 4.5 inches long and has a bolt welded to it. Where can I get one and how much are they??

After much research, I recently bought a Brinly 40" lawn dethatcher at Home Depot. I used it today for the first time on my half acre plus lawn and can't believe how well it works:thumbsup: I put a little bit of weight on the back and was in awe over how much dead grass it raked up. Another...

Is this it ??

Now that spring is coming how about some updated reviews on dethatchers. I am debating buying one for my BX1500 so I won't have to rake our half acre lawn. Any advice will be greatly appreciated:thumbsup: Andy