Power Loss in BX2200

[JWR]

My 2003 BX2200 did the same thing. I replaced both fuel filters and it fixed it.

ganzer, dodgeman, That is huge -- applicable experience ! Thanks guys.

 

[JWR]

Mine wouldn't do it when I first started the tractor and ran for 1/2 hour or so. Once it got hot or I hit some tall grass it would do as you describe. It was the fuel filters, replace both of them, they're cheap to purchase.

If I'm right and it fixes your problem, you owe me a beer.

I am reaching for my wallet... I think I owe you. The symptoms you describe are just like mine with not acting up until it ran for a while and usually when under more load. I got the filters on-line very readily -- both very available and inexpensive. The one along the lower rear left side of the engine was easy to get to and quickly replaced. The other one up under the center of the tractor chassis is a whole other thing.
First, I cannot find it in the location shown in the user's manual. drawing shows it forward of the PTO and transmission oil filter and further forward than the two tubular cross members. I cannot find the fuel pump and that 2nd filter much less change that filter. Looks to me like I would need to remove the mower deck at least to get space to see up in there. Feeling around following the lines by touch I cannot feel either the pump or the 2nd filter.

Anyone changed the "under chassis fuel filter" on a BX2200? Would appreciate hearing what you had to remove and how you did the replacement.

OBTW the old upper filter (one closer the engine) provides a lot more back pressure blowing through it by mouth than the new filters. Even after blowing the residual fuel out. Maybe that is because it is wet or because of years worth of crud?

 

[Eagle1]

Lower filter is the one that cruds up, you will have to remove the deck then it's right in the middle next the fuel pump. All the fuel will try to leave the tank once you unplug the line, so a golf tee plugs the line nicely. One bolt to remove filter, 10mm I think. But it is a ***** to get started again while holding the filter and clamp. Make sure you put it in the right direction the first time.... sucks more the second time.
I've had little success sliding the filter out of the clamp and think it's just easier to remove it all together and put it back as an assy. YMMV

 

[gsganzer]

As Eagle says, take the mower deck off. I think the bracket that holds the filter to the frame is 10mm.

With the additional advice, my price has now increased. A bottle of this will do.

 

[zoltanthegypsy]

Anyone changed the "under chassis fuel filter" on a BX2200? Would appreciate hearing what you had to remove and how you did the replacement.

Closest I can come is a BX24. No deck to remove but did have a Bro-Tek crunch plate in the way. Once stuff is out of the way it's no big deal, but I'd suggest you have something like this handy. Otherwise it takes 3 hands and a lot of shop towels...

Z.

 

[Eagle1]

3 hands would help and I always take a diesel bath....

 

[JWR]

Closest I can come is a BX24. No deck to remove but did have a Bro-Tek crunch plate in the way. Once stuff is out of the way it's no big deal, but I'd suggest you have something like this handy. Otherwise it takes 3 hands and a lot of shop towels...

Z.

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OK, I give up ... what do these things do?

 

[oldnslo]

Those clamps are used to pinch the hose off without damaging it from sharp edges like pliers or vice grips can.

 

[JWR]

Those clamps are used to pinch the hose off without damaging it from sharp edges like pliers or vice grips can.

Oh, OK. Understand. I have been using small vise grips for that purpose and just being careful not to crush the tubing.

 

[JWR]

Update: Thanks to the good advice from eagle1, gsganzer, olnslo and all of you the job is done.
As some of you predicted I did have a fuel in the face bath (bothering only my left eye for a short work stoppage) , etc. Took far longer to get the deck off and back on than both filter changes combined...used that opportunity to check my blades, lube things that hadn't been lubed in eons, and replaced all four of the deck wheels since I had replacements in stock. How to fill out an entire afternoon replacing a fuel filter but all good in the long run.

I do have some puzzles about the plumbing underneath the BX ( stuff that does not show in the manual, odd hose routing, etc.) Will ask those questions later after I get photos moved on to the PC.
Thanks all.