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BX 50 hour break-in question

tractornewbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 Massachusetts

2005-12-11          120842


Question:

How much/hard can the backhoe be used during the first 50 hour break-in period?

Can I start digging up larger size stumps during break-in?

Thanks,

DT.


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BX 50 hour break-in question

hardwood Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3583 iowa

2005-12-11          120843

The pressure relief in your hydraulic system should limit any damage you can do from overworking the hoe at most any stage of it's usefull life. Moving backhoes around a rough jobsite without having the boom lock latched can cause more damage than the actual use of the hoe. Frank. ....

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BX 50 hour break-in question

tractornewbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 Massachusetts

2005-12-11          120844



How about engine RPM's, etc?

I've read (not in anything official like manuals, etc.) that during break-in you shouldn't throttle over a certain RPM, and also heard that the backhoe needs alot of throttle/RPM's to be useful.

Any problem winding up the RPM's enough for digging during break-in?

I would think not because why would they sell such an expensive/tough machine that couldn't be used for what it was made, fresh out of the box? but what do I know...

Thanks again,

DT.
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BX 50 hour break-in question

hardwood Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3583 iowa

2005-12-11          120854

DT; Your owners manual should have a section on breakin, I'd follow what it recommends. I've never liked to run a fresh engine real hard for the first day or two, but others will say the opposite. Running the engine at full RPM to operate the backhoe really is'nt necessary, about 2/3 to 3/4 of full throttle is plenty. I can be jerky enough at 2/3. Frank. ....

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BX 50 hour break-in question

DRankin Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada   Pics

2005-12-11          120867

You will not lose any digging power at lower RPM's, it will just slow the speed of operation down. That is not a bad thing, especially when you are just getting the hang of the controls.

I have had a BX22 and now have a similar Deere. I NEVER run the hoe at full RPM. Half throttle is more like it. ....

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BX 50 hour break-in question

tractornewbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 51 Massachusetts

2005-12-11          120878



Thanks guys.

2/3 - 3/4 throttle it is.

DT.
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