BX2230 my first service

[Lrobby99]

Lrobby99 Here you go,

Kubota BX-Series 5 Hr Service

Excellent. Thanks!

 

[Lrobby99]

FEL is Front End Loader. Means a bucket in front. Post a picture of your new little friend and we will let you know.

Not a FEL, but a nice time to show my Little Orange Friend and our hops growing in the background too.

 

[Grandad4]

I forgot to mention I"m told the glow plugs aren't working. I did have this thing running and mowing a week ago. Just by chance, it was sitting in sunlight a couple hours with the hood raised and it got warm. I didn't even think about the preheat, just turned the key and she caught in a few revs.
Where is the fuse? The manual didn't say. I can trace voltage from there.
thanks!

Sorry to hear about your BIL.

There is a fuse block on the engine side of the firewall, on the right side.

Few grease zerks on the tractor itself. There is one on the HST treadle so it operates smoothly. The mower deck has several (also the mid-PTO driveshaft), that should be lubed regularly throughout the mowing season, every 10-15 hours of mowing should be OK. Keep the radiator screen free of debris and watch for accumulation of fine dust in the radiator itself, which can lead to overheating. Clean occasionally as needed with a gentle spray from a hose (no pressure washer), when engine is cool.

 

[Lrobby99]

Thanks. That glow plug problem is what first needs attention even before some overdue maintenance.

 

[Lrobby99]

I know this is a lot to ask, but any chance someone could identify the glow plug fuse type/amps ? I would then be able to bring a replacement with me when I go there tomorrow. I can't say for sure that is exactly the problem, but it would certainly eliminate one cause.
BX2230
thanks,

 

[Grandad4]

I will check mine this morning and reply around mid-day.

 

[Grandad4]

First let's be sure we have the ignition switch sequence right. It's a 4 position switch: off, on/run, preheat and start. Both the preheat and start positions are spring loaded. Turn and hold the switch in the preheat position for a few seconds (maybe 5 sec. or so) before cranking it.

If that's not the problem, then it's likely a glow plug issue. I was wrong about the glow plugs running through the fuse block... they don't. But you have an easy first check. There is a metal bus running along the top of the valve cover, secured with a nut to each glow plug. Power goes to the bus from a red/black wire that comes out of the wiring harness that crosses laterally above the engine. When you turn the key to preheat it should activate voltage to the bus. No voltage indicates a switch or wiring issue; if power is getting to the bus and it still doesn't start, then there are other issues.

Hope this helps.

 

[Lrobby99]

I think I'm doing it right. When in preheat you hear the fuel booster clicking? I'm sure I did hold the key against spring tension just short of the Start
position. And an indicator light on the dash is to come on too. I will check the bus as you said.
Thanks for looking and posting.
And today I hear my BIL is being taken to a hospice. May return, may not. Nothing I can do to help but try to fix his tractor and mow. At least he knows I'm keeping things going.

 

[Lrobby99]

Quick question: I see nothing in the manual for tire pressure which is key for proper mowing.
Pressure?

 

[Toyboy]

Clean the connector to the buss to make sure you've got good contact