Kubota BX1870 Workshop Manual

MOWER
BX1870,BX2370,BX2670,LA203A,LA243A,RCK48(P),RCK54(P),RCK60B,RCK60D,RCK54D, WSM
7-S17
[2] CHECKING MOWER BLADE AND BELT
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key.
• Blades may be sharp. When you handle blades, wear heavy gloves or wrap end of blade with a rag.
• Be sure to reinstall the removed cover after replacing the belt.
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Checking Mower Blade
1. Check the cutting edge of mower blade.
2. Sharpen the cutting edges, if the mower blades are as shown in
figure (2).
3. Replace the mower blades, if they are as shown in figure (3).
IMPORTANT
• Never forget to set the dust cover, cup washer(s) and lock
washer, when reassembling the mower blades. (See page
7-S20.)
NOTE
• To sharpen the mower blades by yourself, clamp the
mower blade securely in a vise and use a large mill file
along the original bevel.
• To balance the mower blade, place a small rod through the
center hole and check to see if the blade balance evenly.
File heavy side of the blade until it balance out even.
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(1) New Blade
(2) Worn Blade
(3) Cracked Blade
KiSC issued 02, 2017 A

Kubota BX1870 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Engine Power	18 hp
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Fuel Capacity	6.6 gallons
Wheelbase	55.1 inches
Type	Sub-Compact Utility Tractor
Engine	Kubota D722
PTO Power	13.5 hp
Number of Cylinders	3
Cooling	Liquid
Drive	4WD
Drive Type	4WD
Width	44.5 inches
Hydraulic System Type	Open center
PTO Speed	540 RPM
Displacement	0.719 L
Fuel Tank Capacity	6.6 gallons
Gears	Infinite (2-range) forward and reverse
Front Tire Size	18x8.5-10
Rear Tire Size	26x12-12