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Subject: Lawn sweeper 3pt hitch conversion.

Description: <br>This is a pull type Craftsman sweeper I recently converted to 3pt hookup to use with my BX1500. It beats trying to back a lawn sweeper to a trash pile. I just lift it when the hopper fills up and dump on the trash pile.

Lawn sweeper 3pt hitch conversion - New Pix by propilot
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Replies 1 Post by propilot

Hey all; Thanks for the helpfull feedback. Can't seem to open a reply window to any of you for some reason. Want to give special thanks to Billy for mentioning that the relief valve will protect. I tend to worry too much about lots of things and this is one of them. I can relax now.

BX1500 Pulling Power
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by propilot

So, since the BX1500 has no sleeves, I should add some type of water pump additive about once a year, and that should do it, right?

Antifreeze specifications
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Replies 12 Post by propilot

Thanks for the feedback. My baby Kubota is 3 1/2 years old and looks like the day I bought it. The stump I referred to is about 3 inches in diameter and has about 2 feet of trunk above ground. I hooked a chain to the top part of it to get maximum leverage. I figured that since the BX1500 can handle a FEL, and be able to push the bucket into a pile of dirt, etc., then it could possibly handle this also. I don't have a FEL, but am wondering now, how well these BX1500's handle one.

BX1500 pulling power
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Replies 7 Post by propilot

Thanks, buddy, for the info. I have a 5000 watt, 10 hp generator now and will just keep it rather than go with the PTO type. There wouldn't be enough wattage differance between the two anyway. Thanks again.

BX 1500 PTO generator
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Replies 3 Post by propilot

Hi everyone, Does anyone know the torque specs for the engine oil drain plug of a BX 1500? My owners manual does not give any info on this, and I don't want to run the risk of stripping out the threads. Thanks in advance for your help and consideration.

BX 1500 Torque specs
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Replies 1 Post by propilot

beagle--thanks again for the help. I'll do as you suggest.

beagle assist please
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Replies 6 Post by propilot

First, let me again thank beagle for his help w/control valves. Now here is another question regarding open-center valves. I want to control a double-action cylinder and have the cylinder maintain it's load position when the control valve lever is in center detent position. I hope I'm wording that right. Here is an example: When pulling the valve handle to raise a blade, etc., I want that object to remain raised when I let the handle go. Sorry for being so ignorant concerning those matters. Here is another question for BX1500 owners: On right hand fender are controls for lift, range, & 4WD. There is a spare slot w/hyd. cylinder emblems. Wondering if it is possible to mount a remote control valve under fender and run the lever through fender. Thanks always, guys.

Open Center hydraulic control valve question
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Replies 3 Post by propilot

Thanks, beagle, for the help. That clarifies things a great deal. Nice pics. You must be an animal lover too. Nothing wrong with that--true loyalty from them, which is something us humans could have more of.

Another hydraulics question
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Replies 3 Post by propilot

Thanks for the info. The cost of running 3 lines from the BX1500 hydraulic block (on transmission side) to the mid position of the tractor (crossing under frame to other side) is doubled using metal. However, the metal lines I refer to are OEM from a third party retailer. So, I'm asking for an opinion. Is the added cost of the OEM (about $60) compared to rubber of approx. the same length (about $30, worth it? Also, how long will rubber last if protected and taken care of?

Metal vs Rubber hydraulic lines
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by propilot

Thanks jarndt ; You have been more helpful than parts departments at two Kubota dealerships I have checked with. I attempted to download the BX 1500D.pdf from the link you provided. The file was downloaded, but I think I deleted it before I could save it on my HDD. Tried to re-download but get a "download error" message ( private content ). Is there a way I can retrieve it? Again, please accept my thanks for your help and guidance concerning my original post.

BX 1500 follow-up
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Replies 2 Post by propilot

I'm interested in building a front mount dirt blade w/ hydraulic cylinder, and cannot find (from Kubota dealer) how to get one small item required. Here it is: a "hydraulic adapter cover". It installs on the left side of transmission (on hydraulic control valve) using 2 bolts which now hold a cover plate there. Behind the plate (on trans.) are 2 fluid ports (input/output). This adapter seems to be nothing more than a metal block having right-angle threaded holes for hyd. lines. Dealers advise it comes with attachments such as FEL or dirt blades. Any ideas? I think I could make one myself. Honered to be included in disscussion group.

Kubota BX 1500 Hydraulics question
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by propilot