2023 Bad Boy Rogue Repair

The 2023 Bad Boy Rogue is a commercial gas zero-turn riding mower in Bad Boy Mowers' Rogue product line. It uses a mid-mount mower deck, lap-bar zero-turn controls, hydrostatic drive, front and rear suspension assemblies, a suspension seat with seat belt, and a folding ROPS.

This page covers the 2023 Rogue models listed with BRG model codes, including 54", 61", and 72" deck configurations with Kawasaki FX, Kawasaki FX EFI, and Kohler EFI engine options.

Identify the 2023 Bad Boy Rogue by the Rogue name on the mower and the Bad Boy model and serial number label. The model code begins with BRG and identifies the deck width and engine package.

Useful identification details include the model code, serial number, deck width, engine manufacturer, engine model, tire size, and production year.

• Model year: 2023
• Manufacturer: Bad Boy Mowers
• Product line: Rogue
• Type: Commercial zero-turn riding mower
• Deck widths: 54", 61", and 72"
• Drive system: 16 cc pumps with 18 cc wheel motors
• Front tire: 15x6-6
• Rear tire: 26x12-12, listed at 12 psi
• Weight: 1450-1600 lb, depending on configuration and accessories
• Hydraulic oil: 20W-50 motor oil; Bad Boy Hydrostatic Oil is recommended
• Engine oil: 10W-30 motor oil; Bad Boy synthetic blend motor oil is recommended

• BRG54FX850: 54" deck, Kawasaki FX850, 27 hp
• BRG61FX850: 61" deck, Kawasaki FX850, 27 hp
• BRG6135KA: 61" deck, Kawasaki FX1000, 35 hp
• BRG7235KA: 72" deck, Kawasaki FX1000, 35 hp
• BRG61385KA: 61" deck, Kawasaki FX1000 EFI, 38.5 hp
• BRG72385KA: 72" deck, Kawasaki FX1000 EFI, 38.5 hp
• BRG61ECV980: 61" deck, Kohler ECV980 EFI, 38.5 hp
• BRG72ECV980: 72" deck, Kohler ECV980 EFI, 38.5 hp

• 54" high-lift Fusion blade: 038-0001-00
• 61" high-lift Fusion blade: 038-6080-00
• 72" high-lift Fusion blade: 038-7230-00
• 54" deck belt: 041-1650-00
• 61" deck belt: 041-0178-00
• 72" deck belt: 041-0202-00
• Pump belt: 041-8051-00
• Hydraulic filter: 063-8014-00
• Kawasaki FX oil filter: 063-8017-00
• Kohler oil filter: 063-5400-00
• Outer air filter: 063-8019-00
• Inner air filter: 063-8020-00
• Kawasaki FX spark plug: 015-8001-00
• Kohler spark plug: 018-8002-00

Check engine oil, belt alignment, tire pressure, wheel lug nuts, battery terminal connections, blade condition, fuel leaks, oil leaks, deck debris, and engine compartment debris as routine service items.

The initial engine oil change is listed at the first 8 hours. Engine oil and filter service, mower greasing, air filter service, fuel filter replacement, and spark plug service are listed by hour or annual intervals.

Change the hydraulic oil and filters after the first 50 hours, then every 250 hours. After opening the hydrostatic system or adding hydraulic oil, purge air from the system before returning the mower to normal service.

Torque the rear wheel lugs to 65-75 ft-lb and recheck them at every oil change and before each use. The front fork nuts require 100 ft-lb.

• 2023 Bad Boy Rogue Service Manual
• 2023 Bad Boy Rogue Parts Manual

• Bad Boy Rogue official product page
• Bad Boy Mowers service and maintenance
• Bad Boy Mowers service and troubleshooting FAQ