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Read articles →This is an owner's controls walkaround, not a buying guide or work demo. He explains the forward/reverse pedal, 2WD/4WD shift, gear ranges, third-valve grapple controls, loader joystick directions, glow plug start sequence, throttle/RPM ranges for loader vs PTO, cruise control, tilt wheel, lights, and a warranty tip about a painted-over grease fitting that snapped a shear pin. Best for new BX23S owners learning where everything is.
Posted by an owner sharing hands-on impressions of his own BX23S rather than a dealer or professional reviewer.
It is controlled by the same lever as forward and reverse: two-wheel drive when in back, four-wheel drive when the drivetrain shows connected. You must be stopped to shift it.
Over 2000 RPMs runs the back loader up to 3000 RPMs. Above 3000 RPMs is where you run the power take-off, used for things like a brush cutter or mower deck.
A grease fitting was painted over from the factory and was not taking grease, which led to the shear pin breaking. The dealer replaced it for free under warranty.
The manual says to grease everything every ten hours. If it has been less than ten hours but you plan to use it that day, grease it before running the machine.
