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 | 8NFord
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 29 Six Mile, SC 
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2003-09-09 63456
I find that I can do 90% of my light loader work (mulching, etc) with my BX1500 at idle speed. I am used to old Ford tractors that just chug along. Does it hurt my Kubota to work at low engine speeds? I hate to hear it race.
JD
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 | DRankin
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada 
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2003-09-09 63458
I did that with my BX 22 also and have since learned that it may not be the best practice.
In essence you are using a very low oil volume/flow to do the work and that could cause the oil to overheat (kinda bad) and the hydraulic pump to cavitate (real bad).
All this is not to say you have to blast around at full throttle all the time...... but I think 1/2 to 3/4 throttle might be better for the longevity of the machine.
Did you know there is an inexpensive aftermarket tach available for the BX? ....
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| ejkessler
Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 95 Northern CT
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2003-09-09 63465
I am interested in the aftermarket tach you mention. Could you post the info on the name and where to get it? Eric
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 | Art White
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 6898 Waterville New York
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2003-09-10 63477
Hydro's need oil just as Mark said. You should run it as suggested even if it is light loader work. If you are just traveling around your property then 1/3 throttle would be fine other than climbing hills. ....
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| DRankin
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada
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2003-09-10 63495
Here is the link for Tiny Tach. ....
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| stemmler1
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 22 Connecticut
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2003-09-10 63498
Mark,
Which of the meters do you recommend. I notice that they have many different types. To be used the the BX1800
Thanks
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| DRankin
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada
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2003-09-10 63507
There is one specific model that is for diesels only. It uses a transducer the "read" the fuel injector pulse on a selected fuel line.
It requires that you to measure the diameter of your fuel lines to correctly size the transducer. Your BX 1800 should have a 6mm (.244 inch) fuel line. Double check to make sure before ordering. ....
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 22 Connecticut
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2003-09-10 63510
Thanks for the info. Not sure if it is really needed but since I am into gadgets it will give me something else to look at. ....
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