BX 2200 RED BUTTON

Anonymous Poster · Jun 28, 2002

THERE IS A RED BUTTON UNDER THE SEAT OF MY NEW BX
CAN ANY ONE TELL ME WHAT THIS BUTTON IS AND WHAT IT
DOES???????
ALSO THERE ARE TWO WIRES UNDER MY SEAT THAT ARE NOT CONNECTED ONE IS A RED POWER WIRE WITH A MALE CONECTON END ON IT THE OTHER IS A BLACK WIRE WITH A FEMALE END ON IT. SHOULD I CONECT THEM TOGETHER AND
WHAT DO THEY DO ??/ THANX (IT'S MY FIRST POST)
KEVIN

njrqs · Jun 28, 2002

OK I'll jump in here.

I have no idea what a BX 2200 is (although I think every second person here has one) and I have no idea what the button is.

Interesting enough when shopping for ride-on mowers recently they told me that all the US models do not allow you to engage reverse with the mower blades engaged.

All our models allow us to do that.

So the US imports have a button or key switch under the seat to allow us to disconnect that function and allow us to mow in revserse.

Hey maybe we live on the edge a little more over here.

Cheers

EdKing · Jun 28, 2002

US models do not allow you to engage reverse with the mower blades engaged.

That is the first thing I do when I get a riding mower, disable the switch that won't let you mow in reverse. It has to be the stupidest safety feature included on a mower.

orangeman · Jun 28, 2002

What you referred to as the red button is actually a breather for the tractor rear end. The two wires are for the extra worklight kit that is available as an option. Don't hook the two wires together or you will end up blowing a fuse.

RoyJackson · Jun 28, 2002

"THERE IS A RED BUTTON UNDER THE SEAT OF MY NEW BX"

I suggest you ask the dealer about this button to know what it is. It may also be noted in your manual...I suggest you read the Operator Manual again.

However, I think it's part of your safety interlock system. This may stop the tractor if you fall off, or prevent starting if you're not on the seat.
I have a black button (switch) under the seat. It is part of the safety system of the tractor.

Anonymous Poster · Jun 28, 2002

BY THE WAY I LIVE IN CANADA.
AND WHAT YOU ARE TELLING ME IS IF I CONECT THE WIRES I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MOW IN REVERSE
BUT WHAT ABOUT THIS RED BUTTON????????/
THANX KEVIN

Hawkflyer · Jun 28, 2002

What they are telling you is if you connect the wires togeather YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MOW AT ALL!!! They are part of an optional lighting kit and provide power to that system. One wire is ground (negative earth to you) the other is positive. If you connect them, you will cause a direct short and either blow a fuse or burn up some wires.I agree with the guy who suggested you talk to the dealer and reread the manual.

Steven · Jun 28, 2002

that is not a button but a vent cap over a breathing hole for the rear end / transmission so just leave it alone.

Anonymous Poster · Jun 28, 2002

I HAVE MY BRAIN WITH ME AT ALL TIMES
AND HAVE READ THE MANUALS TO THEIR FULLEST EXTENT
AND THERE IS NO MENTION OF SAID WIRES OF SAID RED BUTTON (THERE IS NO REASON TO ATTACK ME FOR MEARLEY ASKING A QUESTION) I THOUGHT THAT THAT IS WHAT THIS BOARD IS FOR. FOR OLDER MORE EXPERIENCED PEOPLE LIKE YOUR SELF TO INFORM YOUNGER INEXPERIENCED PEOPLE. I STILL FELL AS THOUGH MY QUESTION HAS NOT BEEN ANSWERED. THERE SEEM TO BE MANY ANSWERS TO MY QUESTION DO YOU KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWERE OR SHOULD YOU LOOK IN YOUR MANUAL AND FIND IT IS NOT THERE FOR YOUR SELF
THANX FOR ALL YOUR HELP????????/
KEVIN

Anonymous Poster · Jun 28, 2002

THANX STEVE I BELIEVE YOU ARE RIGHT, I WILL LEAVE IT ALONE BUT IF I DID NOT ASH THE QUESTION I WOULD NEVER HAVE KNOWN

THANX FOR THE INFO
KEVIN

EdKing · Jun 28, 2002

I HAVE MY BRAIN WITH ME AT ALL TIMES 

Kevin, That litle quip about taking your brain to work is part of HawkFlier's signature, it is on all of his posts. He wasn't attacking you.

rmorgan · Jun 28, 2002

KEVIN--

SIGN UP, LIGHTEN UP, TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK, AND LEAVE THE "RED BUTTON" ALONE!!! /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Kodiak · Jun 28, 2002

Red Button: ie: Direct line to the Kremlin!

njrqs · Jun 28, 2002

Go Rick Go /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

I laughed good at that one.

hwp · Jun 29, 2002

...(negative earth to you)... huh??

The only times I have heard this terminology used in Canada is by people who emigrated from the UK or were educated in the UK. The term in common useage is ground.

P.S. Kevin C.D. - you don't need to SHOUT. Turn the caps off, please.

k8ny · Jun 29, 2002

The red button is a vent cap cover and the wires are an aux circuit for lights or an accessory. DO NOT connect the Red and Black wire, you will blow a fuse.
By the way, this aux circuit works great to power extra lighting on your BX.

Hawkflyer · Jun 30, 2002

Kevin - The "Brain" comment is in fact part of the signature on all my posts. It was not directed at you, it is a general truth. As for "Negative Earth", all of my Canadian friends speak and use "Kings" english, rather than the Americanized version, and most of the manuals for their stuff reflect this fact. I was not attacking you, I was trying to help. The emphasis was placed on things so you would not do something to damage an expensive piece of equipment by shorting out some or all of the electrical system. I am sorry if you found this offensive. My writing style tends to be lighthearted and I suppose some might not like that. I never yell, I just use caps to draw attention to important parts of a post. I would still suggest you not connect those wires togeather, but it's your tractor.

Anonymous Poster · Jun 30, 2002

Kevin, he was not making fun, he always says that--yes--he does.
Also, the BX does not have a reverse lockout feature like a riding mower does, you can mow backwards or even upside down if you wish. Also, the BX mower blades do not disengage if you get out of the seat. This is true of most utility tractors but not true of lawnmowers.
The two wires are for an auxilary lighting circuit and the "red button" is a cap/plug, not a button at all.
good luck with your new BX. (d)

Anonymous Poster · Jun 30, 2002

thanx diltt that is what i wanted to know and sorry about the cap locks i just think the posts look better that way
it is amazing how many people don't like cap lock's
sorry about your sight...............