glenk
New member
Congratulations! I had zero experience with a tractor when I bought my BX2380. Here's what I learned in 160 hours of operation. Luckily on flat land.
1. I found shifting low-high and two-four wheel drive is easier when moving slowly.
2. The locking differential foot control comes in handy for quick traction in 2WD
3. The HST dipstick is in the worse place for dirt to enter. I clean the area around it (blow gun would be great) before pulling it out.
4. I found the FEL controls took some time to break in for really fine control, ie using my pallet jack well. You can lower your RPM to aid in fine movements with light loads.
5. At first, the quad hydraulic disconnect leaked like crazy. I clamped it as tight as it would go and leave it alone. It's been good so far.
6. If you go through woods with low hanging limbs, put electrical tape on your rear turn signal plastic lenses to keep them in place. They seem to snap off easily, at least mine did, and got chewed up in my rototiller.
7. Don't operate (especially rototill) in wet clayish soil if possible. You'll spend endless time scraping off the mud from your attachments and tires (unless you have AG tires). I almost wish I had the dealer switch my R4s.
8. Gosh, I don't know how many hours of Tractor Mike, Neil from Messicks, Tractor Time with Tim that I watched.
1. I found shifting low-high and two-four wheel drive is easier when moving slowly.
2. The locking differential foot control comes in handy for quick traction in 2WD
3. The HST dipstick is in the worse place for dirt to enter. I clean the area around it (blow gun would be great) before pulling it out.
4. I found the FEL controls took some time to break in for really fine control, ie using my pallet jack well. You can lower your RPM to aid in fine movements with light loads.
5. At first, the quad hydraulic disconnect leaked like crazy. I clamped it as tight as it would go and leave it alone. It's been good so far.
6. If you go through woods with low hanging limbs, put electrical tape on your rear turn signal plastic lenses to keep them in place. They seem to snap off easily, at least mine did, and got chewed up in my rototiller.
7. Don't operate (especially rototill) in wet clayish soil if possible. You'll spend endless time scraping off the mud from your attachments and tires (unless you have AG tires). I almost wish I had the dealer switch my R4s.
8. Gosh, I don't know how many hours of Tractor Mike, Neil from Messicks, Tractor Time with Tim that I watched.