Need Help ASAP starting tractor

[lrunge]

Well, we got hit with anywhere from 8" to 24" of snow and Ice depending on where you live in the area. I got about 12" of snow crusted with ice. Unfortunately my son lost the key to my Kubota BX23 (Somewhere under the snow). The dealership is closed today. Nobody is getting around very well. Is there any way to start the BX23 without a key? It's cold so it will need the glow plugs to operate. I need to dig out my driveway.
Any help is appreciated.

 

[Bob_Skurka]

I don't know about the specifics of the BX series tractors, but I know many tractors have very simple keys that are interchangable. My New Holland tractor key fits perfectly in the my Kubota and visa versa. Both are simple blades with one indent on either side. IF you key is similar, you could probably make a spare key out of some scrap plastic, wood or metal by just cutting it to rough shape and fiddling around with it. I know I've started some old tractors with the tip of a screwdriver by rattling it around a bit.

 

[lrunge]

Thanks. I tried a bunch of different keys, Cub, Toro, DR but nothing would fit. I mistakenly said it was a BX23 but it is a BX22. It does not have all the safety engine kill switch when you are off the seat. I think I will try a series of small screwdrivers. It's supposed to go to -13 tomorrow night so I need to do what I can today.

 

[Gatorboy]

Sounds like you'll have to get out the shovel. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[lrunge]

I did that this morning to get my daughter out to go to work. Even with 4WD it was a struggle. Plus the plows have built a wall across the drive. My back can't take to much of that.

 

[rameye]

whip out your sets of keys!

one of your keys is bound to turn the ignition...done it before in a pinch.

 

[cj7]

Do you have a neighbor or friend that has a Kubota? Try the key from them.

 

[rambler]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Sounds like you'll have to get out the shovel. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif )</font>

I would hand the son the shovel.... Good lesson. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

--->Paul

 

[AndyMA]

When I ws with out the keys for my Ford 2120, I just undid a few screws and dropped the panel that the lock was mounted in. One jumper to turn the fuel selonoid on and another to start it. Took all of 5 minutes. Good luck

Andy

 

[GerardC]

Where is your spare?? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif. I have three keys to everything that needs one. G