BX Mid Mount Mower Spring Maintence (Step by Step)

I go over how to get your BX mid mount mower ready for spring. I tried to go over every little detail.
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[@rayeddy528]

You do very good work young man! After 43 years surface coal mines mechanic and welder, I am now retired. I worked with a lot of young men, but I must say none were any more mindful of doing a good job than you. Keep it up and I am sure you will succeed in life! Be safe and God bless you!!!!

[@TractorTech]

Thanks! Your comment made my day.

[@erikruhmann2429]

This is one of the best videos on tractor maintenance I've seen. Thank you so much!

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@BlueRidgeGuy]

Nicely done instruction video. No fluff stuff, just straight to the task and very clear. I learned a lot from your effort and appreciate you taking time to help me!

[@TractorTech]

You are welcome. Have a good 4th!

[@kevlarshanahan1087]

I am a new owner of one of these that just passed 15 hours, I am going to check all these things to make sure nothing loosened up from the factory. Thank you so much!

[@TractorTech]

That is not a bad idea.

[@jamesricci881]

One of the best maintenance videos I have watched. Great job!

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@davidolchewsky5365]

Nice video! One thing to add, if I may ... After about 20 years, I lost a grease fitting from one of the outer mower's spindle shafts and the other outer spindle's grease fitting was loose. So make sure to check those also. As a precaution, I would recommend removing each of the outer spindle's grease fitting and reinstalling using 'Loctite' to mitigate it from coming loose on it's own. I believe just the outer most spindle's grease fittings are an issue due to them threading straight and directly onto the spindle shaft.

[@TractorTech]

Thanks! I'll check my grease fittings.

[@TimothyNewton]

Very thorough, I am impressed, picked up a few pointers as well, thank you!

[@TractorTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tom-ej8bb]

Excellent! Have same deck. My first riding mower! FYI my grease fitting for my middle spindle for the deck bearing never took grease. Figured twas a blind hole and sealed bearing. I was wrong. During my 2nd year of mowing I started hearing bearing noise. It would come and go too!! Loosened belt to check pulleys. The middle was hard to do since pto is connected to gearbox. But after rotating shaft could hear rough grinding. Long story shorter, that lower bearing never got a drop of grease. All it was was a bad zert/grease fitting!!! Wow after 30 years of plant maintenance that is the first time saw a zert that was plugged. I could have replaced zert and saved myself the hassle. Now out of warranty have to replace bearing and both seals. Been watching y’all since before I bought my 1880. Thanks! God Bless You!!!!!

[@TractorTech]

Sometimes a good hard pump on the grease gun will clear out a clogged fitting. Thanks for watching my channel!

[@matthewmahl3294]

Awesome job and description. It’s appreciated since I just bought my MMM and will refer back next spring.

[@TractorTech]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@deansperow1985]

Excellent. Very well done. I had to change my belt today. Your suggestion re: safety glasses and/or face guard VERY much appreciated. Thanks!!

[@TractorTech]

Thank you!! How old is your BX? I'm just curious how long your belt lasted.

[@BIGBAMBOO420187]

GREAT VIDEO, I KNOW WHAT IM GETTING INTO THIS SPRING.

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@brianbutler8350]

Just have to say that this is probably one of the best done instructional videos I have watched in a long time. complete and concise, much appreciated, thank you very much.

[@TractorTech]

Thanks, I really appreciate that.

[@osos231]

VERY thorough thorough inspection! Love this video

[@TractorTech]

Much appreciated!

[@billbechhold2868]

I'm not very mechanical, but your video gave me the confidence to do the maintenance myself. Many thanks!

[@TractorTech]

That is awesome. I am so glad my video helped you. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@alainouellette3160]

Well done, particularly for those among us who are weekend mechanics.

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@albertcubelli2908]

Very comprehensive. Thank you!

[@prayeranon2631]

Now that’s a complete service . Thanks and GOD bless you brother .

[@TractorTech]

Your welcome! Have a good week and God bless!

[@sunalwaysshinesonTVs]

Damn, that was thorough. Thanks!

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@derekknutsen559]

Thank-you for this video. I have purchased a BX2370 with 60"mmm, BX5450 blower and I appreciate your videos to help me keep them in tip top shape.

[@TractorTech]

Congratulations on your tractor. I bet the blower is a lot of fun to run. I am glad that you find my videos helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@neilcalvin352]

Thanks for doing this video. It’s exactly what I was looking for. Much appreciated!

[@TractorTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lmatech]

Everything I needed to know. Awesome video! Thanks much!

[@TractorTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rick-se5qm]

Very helpful! I need to find that tool used to reinstall the spring. My center pulley does not have a grease fitting. Looks as if it was changed to a sealed bearing. I'm the second owner.

[@gbbrunson4617]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video ..Lota good advice ..

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@Tomkarshner]

I’m Retired from service business. You are a professional and an asset to your company. Good instructional video.

[@johnnyperkins2849]

Great video … very informative I appreciate it very much !!

[@TractorTech]

I'm very glad it helped.

[@JeffKoper]

Hey man. Thanks for this video! Very informative and very well done.

[@TractorTech]

Your welcome! Thanks for subscribing!

[@darylskeens4451]

thanks for the taking the time to show how its done.

[@TractorTech]

Your welcome!

[@abordercollie1]

Great video, clear pictures and nice camera work too. A++ much appreciated details such as mentioning wrench sizes. :-)

[@TractorTech]

Thanks, I try very hard to provide very detail.

[@steveunstuck5913]

hey thanks so much. i am going to help a mate on saturday with his and now i know what i will be looking at ;-)

[@TractorTech]

Glad I could help!

[@greggrodgers5926]

Excellent video, you exhibit way to much competence to ever get a job at my local Kubota dealer.

[@TractorTech]

Lol, Thanks

[@richardrhoades9144]

Very good except one thing I saw I do different. I was taught to line the blades up so there all facing the same direction so you get the best discharge of grass clippping plus it creates a better vacuum lift to raise grass to cut. Thanks for sharing.

[@TractorTech]

Thanks! My thought on the blade placement is the way I do the far left blade throws the clippings into the middle and the middle throws the clippings to the right blade. It seems to cut a little finer. Now you got me to thinking about this and I'll have to read up on how to clock the blades.

[@richardrhoades9144]

@@TractorTech I liked to know what you find out? Thanks for sharing

[@GatesRapes]

@@TractorTech 90 degrees

[@mikemount4411]

Very good video. Thank you very much.

[@TractorTech]

Your welcome!

[@topgun51]

very well done, thank you, great job..

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@dickiedo136]

Very good video. Thanks.

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@jimdandy7772]

Very nice and informative, I just bought a bx2680 with a 54 inch deck, identical Thanks

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@jamesamrein8298]

Outstanding Video! Thank you!

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@justinleyland4056]

👍 nice job

[@michaeldodson4410]

Good video we lost the Manuel so this helped a lot

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@michaelmckee8700]

Excellent

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@tsaipod]

Great stuff

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@christophersoberg2627]

Thank man nice and thorough👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TractorTech]

Your welcome!

[@crewcheef9930]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@TractorTech]

You are welcome!

[@sman53]

Great video , don’t the blades need to be positioned in a certain way when reinstalling ?

[@TractorTech]

I was just talking about that with someone else. It will cut fine anyway. I think I get a better cut with them the way I have them in the video. After you mow a couple times they will be positioned differently.

[@cindyp2296]

One of the best narrated, instructional videos for this Kubota maintenance! Great job! Question: Hubby accidently ran over a piece of rebar barely sticking out of the ground & broke one of the blades off (broke the bolt)our RCK54P23BX deck on our BX2350. After having the rest of the bolt removed by our local mechanic, we're ready to put the blade back on - do you know, on our deck, is there only 1 washer between the bolt & blade or multiple? Local dealer says 1, but a parts diagram I found online has multiple... Wondering if we lost the additional washers on the other blades in years past or if the dealer has it right? Unfortunately we've run into several issues with knowledge at the dealer so I'd love a second opinion! TIA!

[@TractorTech]

Thanks! I am pretty sure my deck has 2 washers but I am not 100%. I need to sharpen my blades. Maybe I'll do it this week and I can let you know.

[@cindyp2296]

@@TractorTech Sounds good, thanks!

[@tomrobinson9151]

i endorse what ray eddy has said very precise maintenance well done Any comments on the cutting height adjuster?

[@TractorTech]

Thanks! The cutting height, does not match what is on the adjuster. If you adjust it so it does, you run into problems. If you can' get it into the top position, there is an adjustment at the left rear wheel. That is about all I can think of on the cutting height knob.

[@on4acres]

Great video, did you have a video on how to sharpen the blades?

[@TractorTech]

Thanks! I do not have a video on sharpening the blades. I will keep that in mind.

[@alainouellette3160]

Excellent presentation. Any tricks on how to remove the belt spring tensioner?

[@TractorTech]

Thanks! I use a spring tool like this except mine came from harbor freight. shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/performance-tool-brake-spring-hook-tool-ampere-w86557/9010310-p?product_channel=local&store=7563&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&store_code=7563&gclid=Cj0KCQjwirz3BRD_ARIsAImf7LOdhBDbh-4Ck3hQYzbz34QMZiYuuUrtJ_9K3fZlwVUq9fSLbbqaGigaAl_lEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@mcicoachmc9]

Thanks for this very informative video! What kind of grease did you say to use? It was difficult to make that out because of other noises.

[@TractorTech]

This comment just showed up, lucas heavy duty grease in the green tube is a good grease.

[@rudedawg5087]

I have watched all your videos and they are great. I do not own a Kubota scut but am really trying to justify owning one with a mid mount mower and front end loader to use around our small place. I may contact our local dealer but was looking at the BX1880 specs online and am not able to find out if a 48" mower deck is available for the new BX1880 model. Thanks again.

[@TractorTech]

I've been hearing them advertise a free 54'' deck on the radio. If you build a BX1880 on Kubotas website you can choose a 48'' deck. Take a look at a 2380 also. It has larger tires, which means more ground clearance, more pulling power, and higher top speed. You can also get R4 tires on the 2380. I'm glad to see that they use the same loader on all the BX's. The previous model 18hp BX's had a slightly weaker loader. Thanks for watching my videos. I appreciate it.

[@bobjohns7595]

Great video 👍.

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@kevinreilly4990]

Well done

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@alisaid3182]

Good,thank you

[@TractorTech]

Your Welcome 😊

[@station173]

Nice complete job,the most difficult thing for me is reattaching the spring what tool was that?

[@TractorTech]

Thank you. The tool is a brake spring tool from harbor freight. I can't find it on their website, maybe they don't have it. Here is one just like it on amazon. www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-W86557-Brake-Spring/dp/B003WZPP50

[@juanluna1638]

nice !!! great video

[@TractorTech]

Thanks!

[@turbotona25]

Nice video! Where did you get the spring install tool? Mine bent with how tough the kubota spring is.

[@TractorTech]

Thanks! The tool came from harbor freight but I don't think they have it anymore. There are similar tools on amazon. This one looks better than mine, the handle is larger in diameter. www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-08-0127-Heavy-Spring/dp/B000RG5UMA/ref=sr_1_47?dchild=1&keywords=spring+install+tool&qid=1609821587&sr=8-47

[@tonylwright]

How do the spring (cup) washers go on? I just bought new ones and didn't pay attention to whether they were touching one another at the center or outside edges.

[@TractorTech]

Where do these washers go?

[@vaughnmaurt5013]

Do you ever clean under the dust covers beneath the blades ?

[@TractorTech]

Yes, I'll scrape them out with a screw driver.

[@stevemccartney2534]

I broke the output shaft that goes to the center deck blade, it broke clean off just above the blade when I ran over a rock. Do you have any videos on the subject of replacing it? Should I consider having a repair shop do it? Thanks

[@TractorTech]

Sorry, I don't have a video on that. The worst part is going to be removing the belt. Once the belt is removed you will need to remove the pulley. I think once the pulley is off the spindle will fall out and can be replaced.

[@GatesRapes]

Why you not grease the driveshaft & spindle ( s ) ?

[@TractorTech]

I did that when it was stored for the fall.

[@timothypence1195]

How do you remove the spring for belt replacement?

[@TractorTech]

I use a tool like this: shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/performance-tool-brake-spring-hook-tool-ampere-w86557/9010310-p?product_channel=local&store=2530&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&store_code=2530&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpdqDBhCSARIsAEUJ0hM4nBqWRbP9nw4yGW1a2C9TLYK2zc9w0ln5GVGQseJHexVruXDd9psaAl9JEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@bigtill]

I noticed a wire on the side near the discharge side. Is that a grass flap?

[@TractorTech]

It is an ocdc kzbin.info/www/bejne/l56qmGp5f76FmtE

[@scottheathsh]

If you over fill the gearbox will it hurt it the gearbox?

[@TractorTech]

It may blow oil out the vent once the oil gets warm.

[@scottheathsh]

@@TractorTech thank you. Great video