I bought my first riding lawn mower. It was used, so I didn’t know what kind of maintenance was done to it. It has 77 hours on it, and is the exact same model as the one in the video. You did a great job on this video. Straight to the point and precisely what I needed to know. Thanks for all the pointers on the grease gun.
Just wanted to say thank you brother. I have my first John deer and I wanted to make sure I knew what the hell I was doing before I started the maintenance process. You did a great job teaching me everything I needed to know!!
This is an amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and for being so thorough. Your humor is the cherry on top of a fantastic video!
Great video, Jordan! I'm about to do my 50 hr on my S170 and I'm going to convert the oil change abomination back to the way Briggs and Stratton intended ... there's even a JD part # for the kit. I"ll start just as soon as I get my hands recalibrated ... 73!
The E150 does NOT have grease fittings for the rear tires. You forgot to tell us how to make the Service Flashing light go away. After performing all service, my tractor would still not start up. How do you RESET the E150 service notification?
I'm disappointed in JD for that EZ filter at almost $80. That is nuts !!. Convert it back to a regular oil filter at about $10.00 for a generic. Strictly a money masker for JD. Also, it does not allow for all of the oil to be changed. Why they came out with this is a mystery to me if not for extra money. Really J-D.
Excellent video. I see no reason to change the spark plugs and fuel filter anywhere close to the intervals specified by JD - other than to improve the profits for JD. The spark plugs should be fine for many hundreds of hours, if not thousands - the same for the fuel filter with reasonable refueling care. Unless your mowing jobs are very dusty - the air filter should not need changing until a gentle blowing out is not sufficient. After the first two or three oil changes, I see no reason for the frequent changes specified there either.
The grease is to keep the cavity filled to help keep spindle and housing cool, moisture, and dirt out if it seeps past the seals. Plus, these residential riding mowers have a sleeve over the shaft that goes through the spindle housing. The grease also helps keep the cast aluminum housing and shaft from wearing out too fast. So, the grease was never meant for the bearings since they are sealed, as you stated.
I bought my first riding lawn mower. It was used, so I didn’t know what kind of maintenance was done to it. It has 77 hours on it, and is the exact same model as the one in the video. You did a great job on this video. Straight to the point and precisely what I needed to know. Thanks for all the pointers on the grease gun.
Glad to help
Just wanted to say thank you brother. I have my first John deer and I wanted to make sure I knew what the hell I was doing before I started the maintenance process. You did a great job teaching me everything I needed to know!!
Glad to help
Have the S240. Your instructions are excellent. It was a pleasure to see the detail.
Glad it helped.
8hr service approaching, this video is amazing. Thanks a lot
Glad you liked it!
This is an amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and for being so thorough. Your humor is the cherry on top of a fantastic video!
I can tell you’ve taught a few people how to perform mechanical tasks before! Great video!
Thanks 👍
Thank you, really helpful
You’re welcome.
Great video, Jordan!
I'm about to do my 50 hr on my S170 and I'm going to convert the oil change abomination back to the way Briggs and Stratton intended ... there's even a JD part # for the kit. I"ll start just as soon as I get my hands recalibrated ...
73!
I had to do it once and document it in the video as OEM, but I think its a crap idea and Ill be swapping it out on the next oil change.
You can keep the big filter and add the drain tube at a minimum.
Great video, thanks.
You’re welcome
Don’t forget to take your spindle apart to remove black seal before greasing it 😊
The E150 does NOT have grease fittings for the rear tires. You forgot to tell us how to make the Service Flashing light go away. After performing all service, my tractor would still not start up. How do you RESET the E150 service notification?
Very good video
Thank you.
Wonderful video!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Jordan delete your easy change system and install your conversion kit your engine will thank you and she'll last for many years
I planned on it after this video and during the next oil change
I'm disappointed in JD for that EZ filter at almost $80. That is nuts !!. Convert it back to a regular oil filter at about $10.00 for a generic. Strictly a money masker for JD. Also, it does not allow for all of the oil to be changed. Why they came out with this is a mystery to me if not for extra money. Really J-D.
good video...
Thanks!
You are awesome !!
You too!!
Excellent video.
I see no reason to change the spark plugs and fuel filter anywhere close to the intervals specified by JD - other than to improve the profits for JD. The spark plugs should be fine for many hundreds of hours, if not thousands - the same for the fuel filter with reasonable refueling care. Unless your mowing jobs are very dusty - the air filter should not need changing until a gentle blowing out is not sufficient.
After the first two or three oil changes, I see no reason for the frequent changes specified there either.
I agree that the maintenance intervals and parts purchased may be tied to profit. Especially service for those who have work performed for them.
Nice-filter is Made in India.
Is that calibrated shovel right hand or left handed? LOL
Left handed
Blade spindles have sealed bearing so grease doesn't help them. There is a TH-cam video on removing one seal from the bearing.
The grease is to keep the cavity filled to help keep spindle and housing cool, moisture, and dirt out if it seeps past the seals. Plus, these residential riding mowers have a sleeve over the shaft that goes through the spindle housing. The grease also helps keep the cast aluminum housing and shaft from wearing out too fast. So, the grease was never meant for the bearings since they are sealed, as you stated.