Help please BX1500 operation question

GSmith · Feb 2, 2008

Hi:
Im new to Tractorbynet and I just bought a BX1500 with 150 hours in excellent condition. It has a 54mmm and a manual angle 54" front blade (TG 2754) on a quick hitch. This front blade is controlled by a pedastal mounted 4 way valve. I think its called a BX1612 4-way valve.

I am familiarizing myself with the controls. The front blade doesnt seem to have a "float" posiiton. Am I missing something or is this the way the valve operates?

I would like to add a LA181 loader (If i can find one). I am told that this is the valve that operates the loader as well.

Comments would be appreciated.
Thank you
Greg

Killer_B · Feb 2, 2008

Try pushing the control lever all the way up. You should feel a detent point, after which the blade is in float.

Congrats on your new tractor. It's a stout little unit.

KeithInSpace · Feb 2, 2008

I don't have the 4-way, only the 3-way that goes away with the loader. But I would figure it would work the same way. Give it a good shove straight away from you and when it stays there by itself, you're in float.

Float on a front blade? I guess...seems like you could make a real mess that way. I know when I float box blade, it digs itself to China.

If you can't find the LA181, I think Woods makes a FEL that fits. But it isn't as pretty as the OEM unit. And I think it comes with its own controls which would be a real pain with your permenantly mounted 4-way.

If you do find a LA181, be sure it is one that doesn't already have the 3-way attached. Not sure how those options work...I'm sure it can get a little complex...most had the 3-way I think. Probably why they went with the mounted 4-way on all the new tractors. But why'd they have to make the stick so darn long?

redharley · Feb 2, 2008

That 4 way does have a float position like they said,straight ahead after a slight felt dedent,contro; handle moves a little further than the other positions.By the way if plow cyclinder hoses are not hooked up right to the 4 way no float either,should be 1 on top port one on bottom port.When pushing control handle forword blade should go down and raise tractor up if you go to float a little further forword tractor will come down this is float position.Hope this Helps. Bill

GSmith · Feb 2, 2008

Thanks Guys, your spot on....I just wasnt moving it forward enough.....I expect to use float for snow plowing on an asphalt drive....

Now i just need some snow!!