Excellent video. I have a 2008 Dixie Chopper with ZT--2800 Hydro Gears. The local mower shop wanted $175 to change the fluid in them. I followed this video (almost) to the letter. However, I did jack the mower up, put two jack stands under it, and removed the wheels (About a 30 second job with an impact wrench) for easier access. The vent bolts needed a 1/4 in Allen wrench to be removed. they were really tight so had to use a short bar (A deep socket) on the Allen wrench. The filters were also extremely tight as they were the factory installed filters (The mower has 200 hours and the fluid was quite dark. It ws supposed to be changed at 100 hrs). but other than that pretty much the same. I'm 72 years old, so took me a little longer than 45 minutes for the whole job! Thanks so much for the video
Do you actually go 500 hours? Before you change the oil again and also the books that came with it don’t mention anything about even having filtered servo oil. They left out a lot of stuff that you covered very well thank you you’re a champion in my book.
I just changed mine at 500 hours if you use Mobil one You'll be fine. That's what they recommend on their commercial machines, but if it bothers you you can change it sooner. Just keep an eye on those hydro brackets. Keep them tight. Thanks for watching.
I see it’s been a while jus hoping for a comment back. I following this video to the second with my mower it’s a fast trak. Used mobile one and everything, only thing is when I put the mower on the ground the left wheel will not move. And I have checked the valve multiple times. Should I add more oil?
I just got this mower from a family member who didn’t have the Manuel for it, my question is how often or after how many hours do you change the hydro filter and fluid
That's what the hustlers that use mobile one recommend.I have 325 hours on my sdx now and the oil is clean but if you wanna change it sooner have at it brother.
I hear that lol.I have two new filters out there so i might do mine this spring just for safe keepings.If you used mobile one I think youll be fine another season brother.@@edp9811
Excellent video. I decided to change my hydro oil after I discovered my hydro cross brace and 3 of 6 hydro brackets had failed. Very easy to follow. I used Amsoil 20W50 hydro fluid (which was recommended for my Hustler SD).
Hustler recommends to do the first transmission oil change at 75 hours. Than every 200 hours after that or once a year. I tell people just do it every 200 hours. You hit every note tho. Good job.
good video and I have the same Hustler mode like your and I seen other videos but not as helpful as yousl but the only difference is mine on one side I use a L wrench and the other side I use a sacket. Do you why is that?
Thanks for the in depth video. The only thing I did different was to take the wheels off so I could access the filters better. My manual also recommended 20w 50 so that's what I put back in mine.
Cool video. Hopefully viewers will learn the importance of maintaining the hydo system and components. Way to go! Give our channel a sub if you get a minute.
@@577buttfan I look at the manual and it has no mention of a maintenance schedule for Hydro. My engine is Kohler, not Kawasaki. Can I still use Mobil oil? Thank you.
@@texaslifeusa6491 Make sure you have the SD or SDX and not the basic raptor.The pumps on the raptor are non servicable.If you have 2 filters than you have servicable pumps.Yes the hydros are all the same made by Hydro Gear.Make sure to use the 15/50 weight mobile one. I been running these mowers for 8 years now great machines as long as you take care of them.I also run Shell Rotella T6 in the engines.Best oil around for small engines.Has a high zinc content and they love it.Have seen over 2000 hours out of a kawi. No prob man!!
Definitely helped me out, never would have attempted this if it wasn't for this video. Thanks. Did you put that heat shield on there and does it keep your left and right rear hydro pump brackets from breaking?
Its not that bad of a job now was it lol. The heat shield works great for not scorching the grass when you stop.For the pump brackets I got the upgrade bracket from Hustler and used grade 8 bolts then double lock nutted or use blue loctite,you should be fine.450 hours and going strong! Thanks for coming along!!!!
Awesome video!! Thank you! One thing I did was take my wheels off and the filters are a lot easier to change. After I capped the overfill plugs I put the wheels back on and then purged the system.
Great video. A couple questions. 1. Without filming, how long of a job is this? 2. Do you ever tow with mower using a pull behind cart for gravel, mulch, or brush and if so how does it do?
Thanks man!! This job would take the average joe about 45 minutes,only reason being the oil moves so slow from the reservoir into the pumps and it was a hot day. as for towing,I know of a guy who towed a bagger behind a mower with identical pumps for 1400 hours so you should be good to go.Just don't go crazy up and down hills :)
Well done. Followed each video segment and had no problems. I was able to poor 4 qts of oil so both pumps filled almost equally. Did you put any antiseize on plugs? I didn't. Took me 45 minutes to complete watching video and waiting for oil to fill pumps. Thanks for video.
Hi,I’m glad the video helped you out! I just snugged up the plugs without any anti seize but that would have been a good idea since I’m going 500 hours this time. Thanks for the positive comment!
I been running the SD and SDX since 2016.The SD has 900 hours and going strong the SDX has close to 400.These machines are great but you have to keep your eye on all the pump mounting hardware.Change the pump belt once a year,and always keep a spare deck idler spring on hand.If you want a machine that youll never have to work on get a scag full commercial.
Great video! Followed it easily. However, it didn't solve my problem. Belt is fine and the tires spin freely when the mower is jacked up after purging, but when on the ground she hardly moves. When she does, after being warmed up a bit, it's very very slow and sort of choppy. Guessing the whole pump is shot???
If you follow the directions properly and closed your valves's after you were finished I'm afraid your pumps may be damaged. They should be under warranty if you have less than three hundred hours.
I purchased the 2017 model 60" raptor sd last year. after throwing and cutting two drive belts I was informed by a local dealer that the raptors have a problem with the bolts that hold the hydro drives to the mower(1 on front and rear of each drive) bolts loosen or shear off causing pumps to tilt and throw the belt. best to check tightness every few mows. also they have a newer updated bracket available that bridges(supports) the drives together! taking mine to get bolts and bracket replaced by Hustler. Just FYI
Hey is there anyway you could do a throttle cable adjustment video? I start out with mine a full throttle, and as I'm mowing it starts to slip down on rpm? Walter Jones Lebanon Tn
Great video! I am in the process of replacing all the transmission mounts on this same model! I hate to say it but you have the same bad mounts mine has. Watch out for that cross bar between both hydrostatic. The welds brake and so do the bolts. I just spent 349.00 for both fans and all new beefed up mounts. Less than 200 hours on the machine!
I upgraded mine to the newer bracket a while ago and just keep them snugged up every time I'm done mowing and I haven't had a problem thanks for the comment.
Excellent video on the hydro oil change been a little over a year thinking about buying that hustler brand mower your video may be the deal maker...looks like a good mower..thanks for the video BaaBaaBaa”
@@justinwoosley3188 Great deal bro! i just picked up a 2017 SDX last season with 30 hours for 2700!! As long as you change the oil with Shell Rotella T6 and service hydros with Mobile one it should.Just take it easy on her she is not built like a heavy mower!!
System Takes 1 gallon plus another quart for the reservoir. I didn't let the oil run out of vent. Thought I could burp air out, one gallon filled reservior to top .... Wrong! .. cut grass, Had to jack up and open vents till oil ran out. Only put a little oil reservior. I had oil gushing out last vent trying to get my hand up there starting threads. Oil running down my armpit. Barely got two fingers holding plug to start threads, tight spot. Could get a socket and ratchet in there, but getting that plug started was a b****. So one gallon fills the units You need extra for the reservoir after all the air is gone.
Just brought a hustler lie yours and it was pulling hard to the right after looking into it discovered the the drive straight bracket the the levers Connect has the top bolt and the the side bolt.. well my left one is gone so the right stop just about a 1/8”-1/4” from the frame and then the left goes all the way to the frame so it goes a little further than the right one. If I take the right bracket off it cause any problems?
You can try I'm not sure,I had to grind away some of my frame so the levers would travel all the way,but that was from worn out parts as I have over 600 hours on mine.
Thank you for the video, about 140 hrs in with my raptor, and the other day the pneumatic tube that the adjusting bars screw into fell off on the right side... stared moving real fast on one side! -- easy screw back in... but then a day later, after about an hour the machine slowed way down. When I was blowing off the grass to put in the garage he wouldn't move at all, but then slowly something kicked in and it moved into the garage. No idea what it is, didn't look last night, but just watching your video's given me a lot of info on what to look at. Bought two filters too, and I'll get the mobile next time I'm in town. Thanks again! Now to go see what it might be...
I bought my mower used from the previous home owner and with about 430 hours on it now decided to do the hydro oil and filter change. Your video made it easy, well easier anyway. My overflow plugs were 1/4" allen heads and a real bear to get to, but I had some allen socket heads that saved the day. I was pleased to see the old oil pretty clean. Also, maybe I missed it, but I had to either jumper my seat out or sit on it to do the purge, otherwise the motor died when I took it out of park. Thanks again for your help!
I'm sorry brother I don't have a workshop but there's a good video on TH-cam about the 2800 pump very detailed. Make sure you have the full four quarts of oil in there and you bleed the system very thoroughly maybe one of your release valves is stuck open make sure those are pushed closed
577 Jersey thank you for that video so much I got the same lawnmower so now I know how to do that and you got the same problem that I do you're always tearing up your Harbor Freight gloves have a good day and thanks for all the videos you put on TH-cam
Very helpful video, thanks! You filled in a bunch of gaps in the manual (I own a Big Dog Alpha MP ... essentially the same mower). Question: I know a synthetic oil is going to be more stable so would support a longer service interval, but what about the filters? Any concerns about running them for an extended interval?
Thanks man,after seeing how clean the oil came out I don't have any concerns,also pumps have zero combustion carbon like an engine so oil doesn't get contaminated as bad..if at all maybe some minor metal shavings.
Hey there. Great, informative video. If I don't have anything to lift the rear and have the tires spin freely, can the purging be done while the tires are on the ground and just go forward and backward 8 times? Thanks
I would think but you will have to roll it..get a buddy too help you pick up the rear and kick a block of wood under it..there is always a way you could even use a 2x4 and a cinder block band make a fulcrum.
Love the sound effects! Good vid, just purchased a hustler Sunday. It's was used, about 11 years old and no rust on it at all. I'm super excited, I was raised up with ztr's. My dad gave his scag walk behind to use for my house, been having it for about 10. And now I got a riding ZTR, something about a man and his toys lol. Can't wait to get into so the maintenance. Thank you for the vid, be blessed.
@@577buttfan so I just got home and find out the I have a fastrack mini and I don't have a hydraulic oil reservoir. My gears are in a housing. Any suggestion on how to drain the oil?
Outstanding video. THANK YOU. I have the exact mower and this helps GREATLY....BUMP BUMP!
Haha,glad I could help ya man!!!
This is exactly what I need. Great video .
Thanks man.
Glad I could help!
Would you be able to post a small video of how you do this adjustment?
That would be awesome if you could.
I'm getting excited, be nice to be able to do myself and not have to haul over an hour away to the hustler dealership!
Sounds good
How’s it holding up with the
15w 50? The manual recommends only sae 20w-50 and that’s what I was going to use until I saw your video thanks!
Awesome video. Thanks man. Only trouble was trying to get plugs back in with my big hands.
Do you actually go 500 hours? Before you change the oil again
Excellent video. I have a 2008 Dixie Chopper with ZT--2800 Hydro Gears. The local mower shop wanted $175 to change the fluid in them. I followed this video (almost) to the letter. However, I did jack the mower up, put two jack stands under it, and removed the wheels (About a 30 second job with an impact wrench) for easier access. The vent bolts needed a 1/4 in Allen wrench to be removed. they were really tight so had to use a short bar (A deep socket) on the Allen wrench. The filters were also extremely tight as they were the factory installed filters (The mower has 200 hours and the fluid was quite dark. It ws supposed to be changed at 100 hrs). but other than that pretty much the same. I'm 72 years old, so took me a little longer than 45 minutes for the whole job! Thanks so much for the video
about the only diff. on the fastrak model is 2 resevoirs to the hyd. motors
Awesome video!! Saved me lots of money instead of taking to dealer!! Thanks brother!!
Its an old video but glad you liked it man!
Do you actually go 500 hours? Before you change the oil again and also the books that came with it don’t mention anything about even having filtered servo oil. They left out a lot of stuff that you covered very well thank you you’re a champion in my book.
I just changed mine at 500 hours if you use Mobil one You'll be fine. That's what they recommend on their commercial machines, but if it bothers you you can change it sooner. Just keep an eye on those hydro brackets. Keep them tight. Thanks for watching.
Saved my ass. I could not get those fuckin' plugs! Thanks to you they are now loose!!
Appreciate this style video! Bite size pieces with good pause places, great attitude. Thanks 577- Jersey. Boom boom..
Cheers to you man 🍻🍻🍻. Many thanks for this awesome video it’s a huge help. Thumbs up 👍
Glad it helped its such an old video lol :)
I see it’s been a while jus hoping for a comment back. I following this video to the second with my mower it’s a fast trak. Used mobile one and everything, only thing is when I put the mower on the ground the left wheel will not move. And I have checked the valve multiple times. Should I add more oil?
Only if your reservoir is empty.Jack the mower back up and keep doing the bleeding process making sure the reservoir never goes empty and sucks air :)
I just got this mower from a family member who didn’t have the Manuel for it, my question is how often or after how many hours do you change the hydro filter and fluid
I would do it after the first 75 hours then every 500 hours if you use Mobile One or 250 hours if you use standard conventional 20/50.
at how many hours would you do the first hydro fluid change? Thnx
Think the manual says 75 first and every 250 after unless you use mobile one then i would do 500.
187,000 views, wow!
I like the real time
Sipe tires👍
I think they welded my filters on at the factor.
Lol tight huh
500 hours?
Seriously?
I mean that's awesome and I hope it's true but how do you know?
Thank you
That's what the hustlers that use mobile one recommend.I have 325 hours on my sdx now and the oil is clean but if you wanna change it sooner have at it brother.
@@577buttfan awesome thanks, I'm at about 200-250 hours since I did my hydros and really don't feel like doing it again yet lol
I hear that lol.I have two new filters out there so i might do mine this spring just for safe keepings.If you used mobile one I think youll be fine another season brother.@@edp9811
liked cuz he drives a ford ranger
190K and going strong!!!
Excellent video. I decided to change my hydro oil after I discovered my hydro cross brace and 3 of 6 hydro brackets had failed. Very easy to follow. I used Amsoil 20W50 hydro fluid (which was recommended for my Hustler SD).
You are ALRIGHT 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks man!!! Great mower!! Thanks for stopping by!!!
Thanks ! Saved me a lot of problems. And prob. hydro pump damage! Great video. The owners manual sure left out a WHOLE LOT of info.
Hustler recommends to do the first transmission oil change at 75 hours. Than every 200 hours after that or once a year. I tell people just do it every 200 hours. You hit every note tho. Good job.
John Huss yes every 200 if dino oil is used.
Every 500 with mobile 1.
If you jack up the back and take the wheels off makes things so much faster and simpler. Besides that followed the video to the T.
Glad the video helped ya!!
Probably hard to find something small enough to Jack it up and keep it level though.
good video and I have the same Hustler mode like your and I seen other videos but not as helpful as yousl but the only difference is mine on one side I use a L wrench and the other side I use a sacket. Do you why is that?
Wow, you made a very easy to follow. Thorough video thanks. 557.
very helpful! thankyou for making this
Brandon Lewandowski no prob bro glad I could help.
Thanks for watching man😎👍
Thanks for the in depth video. The only thing I did different was to take the wheels off so I could access the filters better. My manual also recommended 20w 50 so that's what I put back in mine.
No prob Tim..glad I could help!!!
No need for apologizing you did great with this production. The information was presented in a thorough manner and you got er dun! Nice work!
Thanks a bunch brother glad I could help!!!
Cool video. Hopefully viewers will learn the importance of maintaining the hydo system and components. Way to go! Give our channel a sub if you get a minute.
Thanks a million brother...I'm gonna find for my buddy.. I preciate the video 👍 it's very helpful ✌️***ole country boy from perryville Missouri***
How many hours before you have to change the hydro oil?
The first change is done at 75 hours then the second at 250 hours,But if you use Mobile 1 you can go 500 hours.Hope that helps.
@@577buttfan I look at the manual and it has no mention of a maintenance schedule for Hydro. My engine is Kohler, not Kawasaki. Can I still use Mobil oil? Thank you.
@@texaslifeusa6491 Make sure you have the SD or SDX and not the basic raptor.The pumps on the raptor are non servicable.If you have 2 filters than you have servicable pumps.Yes the hydros are all the same made by Hydro Gear.Make sure to use the 15/50 weight mobile one.
I been running these mowers for 8 years now great machines as long as you take care of them.I also run Shell Rotella T6 in the engines.Best oil around for small engines.Has a high zinc content and they love it.Have seen over 2000 hours out of a kawi.
No prob man!!
@@577buttfan I have Raptor SD 60". Thanks for the info and advised.
Definitely helped me out, never would have attempted this if it wasn't for this video. Thanks. Did you put that heat shield on there and does it keep your left and right rear hydro pump brackets from breaking?
Its not that bad of a job now was it lol.
The heat shield works great for not scorching the grass when you stop.For the pump brackets I got the upgrade bracket from Hustler and used grade 8 bolts then double lock nutted or use blue loctite,you should be fine.450 hours and going strong!
Thanks for coming along!!!!
Awesome video!! Thank you! One thing I did was take my wheels off and the filters are a lot easier to change. After I capped the overfill plugs I put the wheels back on and then purged the system.
Yeah everything's easier with the wheels off on this mower.. thanks for stopping by :-)
You do awesome work man, especially when you're holding a camera and wrenching one handed. Nice job
Thanks 👍
You did a great job. Very helpful! Thanks.
Very helpful video brother thanks!
Thanks Bro. Excellent vid.
Your welcome man,have a super mowing season brother!!!
From a philly guy to a Jersey guy you're the man Keep up the good work
Thank you brother thank you!!!
Great video. A couple questions.
1. Without filming, how long of a job is this?
2. Do you ever tow with mower using a pull behind cart for gravel, mulch, or brush and if so how does it do?
Thanks man!!
This job would take the average joe about 45 minutes,only reason being the oil moves so slow from the reservoir into the pumps and it was a hot day.
as for towing,I know of a guy who towed a bagger behind a mower with identical pumps for 1400 hours so you should be good to go.Just don't go crazy up and down hills :)
Thanks Jersey,
I watched all your videos on your experience with the Raptor SD last year before I bought mine. Awesome videos sir!
Thanks so much man it's a great mower!! Easy to work on and cheap parts!!!
@@577buttfan could you recommend a good replacement blade? The original ones are about at the end of their life. I’ve sharpened them several times.
@@johnanderson3405 Yes XHT blades on eBay.
www.ebay.com/itm/3-REPL-XHT-HD-USA-BLADES-EXCEL-HUSTLER-797696-601124-54-RAPTOR-SD-FASTRAK-X-/121750425758?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249
So good service !
I own a Hustler Raptor. Will this same procedure work for my mower. Thanks. Great video.
If it's an SD then yes but the standard raptor doesn't have serviceable pumps.
Thank you for the video, it helped me solve a problem with my SD!
Glad i could help ya bro!!
Thanks brother! Very thorough..
Anytime my man,glad i could help out some!!
Have a great season!
Well done. Followed each video segment and had no problems. I was able to poor 4 qts of oil so both pumps filled almost equally. Did you put any antiseize on plugs?
I didn't.
Took me 45 minutes to complete watching video and waiting for oil to fill pumps. Thanks for video.
Hi,I’m glad the video helped you out!
I just snugged up the plugs without any anti seize but that would have been a good idea since I’m going 500 hours this time.
Thanks for the positive comment!
Thanks mate I'm from Australia and you helped me change my hydro drive oil.
Really bro,thats awesome!! This is by far the best way!!! Bump bump!!!
If I was people, I would not buy a hustler Raptor they’re no good I have one myself. It was a big mistake buying it.
I been running the SD and SDX since 2016.The SD has 900 hours and going strong the SDX has close to 400.These machines are great but you have to keep your eye on all the pump mounting hardware.Change the pump belt once a year,and always keep a spare deck idler spring on hand.If you want a machine that youll never have to work on get a scag full commercial.
Excellent video!!!!👍🏾
thanks for reposting buddy👍
There is no such thing as a good camera angle under a ztr lol Great video brother! She is sounding good!
Tried your service method on my fastrak today. It worked out great.👍
Walter
Awesome,glad too hear that!!
Bump bump!!!
577- thank you thank you very much! Outstanding
Great video! Followed it easily. However, it didn't solve my problem. Belt is fine and the tires spin freely when the mower is jacked up after purging, but when on the ground she hardly moves. When she does, after being warmed up a bit, it's very very slow and sort of choppy. Guessing the whole pump is shot???
If you follow the directions properly and closed your valves's after you were finished I'm afraid your pumps may be damaged.
They should be under warranty if you have less than three hundred hours.
I purchased the 2017 model 60" raptor sd last year. after throwing and cutting two drive belts I was informed by a local dealer that the raptors have a problem with the bolts that hold the hydro drives to the mower(1 on front and rear of each drive) bolts loosen or shear off causing pumps to tilt and throw the belt. best to check tightness every few mows. also they have a newer updated bracket available that bridges(supports) the drives together! taking mine to get bolts and bracket replaced by Hustler. Just FYI
Oh yeah I got my new bracket it's very solid.thx
Great video! I’m fixin to do the first service (75 hr) on my Fastrax SDX. Dealer charged $58 for the two filters. ☹️
I paid around $22 on ebay for those,glad you liked the video man!!
Hey is there anyway you could do a throttle cable adjustment video? I start out with mine a full throttle, and as I'm mowing it starts to slip down on rpm?
Walter Jones
Lebanon Tn
There should be a nut in there to tighten it.
Sorry my comments get screwed up by youtube???
Great video! I am in the process of replacing all the transmission mounts on this same model! I hate to say it but you have the same bad mounts mine has. Watch out for that cross bar between both hydrostatic. The welds brake and so do the bolts. I just spent 349.00 for both fans and all new beefed up mounts. Less than 200 hours on the machine!
I upgraded mine to the newer bracket a while ago and just keep them snugged up every time I'm done mowing and I haven't had a problem thanks for the comment.
Thank you for saving me a ton of money! Used your video last year. Still running like a champ!
Awesome!!! Keep mowing!!!!
Great video, thanks! 👍
Thanks for the help, great video. This wasn't an easy job, your video helped immensely!
Great to hear!
Thank you, your instructional style of makes it very easy to follow along. Bump, bump...
Bump bump,thanks for watching Gerry!!!!! Glad i could help a bit :)
Excellent video on the hydro oil change been a little over a year thinking about buying that hustler brand mower your video may be the deal maker...looks like a good mower..thanks for the video
BaaBaaBaa”
richly mann your welcome..it's a great mower I have 300 hours on it now with very minor issues👍
This mower still running good
700 hours going strong!
@@577buttfan oh wow, I just bought mine brand new for 3450 I really hope it lasts that long
@@justinwoosley3188 Great deal bro! i just picked up a 2017 SDX last season with 30 hours for 2700!! As long as you change the oil with Shell Rotella T6 and service hydros with Mobile one it should.Just take it easy on her she is not built like a heavy mower!!
@@577buttfan 3.8 hours on it actually and it just started leaking oil 2nd day of owner ship, only complaint but it’s under warranty
System Takes 1 gallon plus another quart for the reservoir. I didn't let the oil run out of vent. Thought I could burp air out, one gallon filled reservior to top .... Wrong! .. cut grass, Had to jack up and open vents till oil ran out. Only put a little oil reservior. I had oil gushing out last vent trying to get my hand up there starting threads. Oil running down my armpit. Barely got two fingers holding plug to start threads, tight spot. Could get a socket and ratchet in there, but getting that plug started was a b****. So one gallon fills the units You need extra for the reservoir after all the air is gone.
All you need is 1/4" to cold fill line in reservoir on the raptor SD/SDX. If you put more than that it will overflow when it gets hot.
That guitar riff to start the video 🤘
Very good step by step
Video. Well done, thank you! Bump. Bump.
Glad it was helpful!
Just brought a hustler lie yours and it was pulling hard to the right after looking into it discovered the the drive straight bracket the the levers Connect has the top bolt and the the side bolt.. well my left one is gone so the right stop just about a 1/8”-1/4” from the frame and then the left goes all the way to the frame so it goes a little further than the right one. If I take the right bracket off it cause any problems?
You can try I'm not sure,I had to grind away some of my frame so the levers would travel all the way,but that was from worn out parts as I have over 600 hours on mine.
That Mobil 1 15w50 is actually really good for air cooled motors like that Kawasaki.
The shell rotella t6 full synthetic is even better :)
thanks for the how to on the hydro system service. saved me $180.00! and didnt have to give up my mower for a week or two
Glad I could help.
Thanks for the positive comment👍
Thank you for the video, about 140 hrs in with my raptor, and the other day the pneumatic tube that the adjusting bars screw into fell off on the right side... stared moving real fast on one side! -- easy screw back in... but then a day later, after about an hour the machine slowed way down. When I was blowing off the grass to put in the garage he wouldn't move at all, but then slowly something kicked in and it moved into the garage. No idea what it is, didn't look last night, but just watching your video's given me a lot of info on what to look at. Bought two filters too, and I'll get the mobile next time I'm in town. Thanks again! Now to go see what it might be...
Make sure you really go over every nut and bolt on these,the QC is pretty crappy from what i heard.
I bought my mower used from the previous home owner and with about 430 hours on it now decided to do the hydro oil and filter change. Your video made it easy, well easier anyway. My overflow plugs were 1/4" allen heads and a real bear to get to, but I had some allen socket heads that saved the day. I was pleased to see the old oil pretty clean. Also, maybe I missed it, but I had to either jumper my seat out or sit on it to do the purge, otherwise the motor died when I took it out of park. Thanks again for your help!
Oh yeah bro all my switches are bypasses..glad I could help a bit.
awesome video. What did you do to the grass shoot? I see a blue ziptie or something similar.
Thank you I drilled a small hole in it and I have a bungee cord holding it up
Can you purge the reservoir when it's not jacked up and it's just sitting on the ground like normal?
No you have to have it jacked up so the wheels can spin under zero load.You purging the pumps not the resovoir.
Great video 👍
I've got 44 hrs on my 54"SDX raptor and the season is approaching here in the middle of the USA
I got 310 on mine,thanks for watching brother have a great season!!!!
great video! I have a hustler trimstar 36" walk behind how much hydro oil I need to do the oil change?
I'm not familiar with that mower I would call the dealer and ask or look be it up in the service manual.
Thanks for watching!!
you have a workshop I have a hustler fastrak 2800 transmission I changed the oil and it did not want to walk only one left side
I'm sorry brother I don't have a workshop but there's a good video on TH-cam about the 2800 pump very detailed. Make sure you have the full four quarts of oil in there and you bleed the system very thoroughly maybe one of your release valves is stuck open make sure those are pushed closed
Great Video. Enjoyed watching you work. Very thorough and well thought out. You are a true engineer. You saved me lots of time.
Thanks,so glad I helped you!!!!
Nice video. Very helpful.
Absolutely great video showing this procedure!!!!1
Thanks man!!!
Glad I could help y'all!!!
Where is actual fill line on hydro resivoir ?
The low fill line is near the bottom..I just put an Inch in there you'll be fine.
Great info, thanks man
How do you get it to crank with safety switch on seat?
I bypassed all my switches but don't recommend it
577 Jersey thank you for that video so much I got the same lawnmower so now I know how to do that and you got the same problem that I do you're always tearing up your Harbor Freight gloves have a good day and thanks for all the videos you put on TH-cam
That is an excellent step by step tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to make it clear!
Haha,no problem!!
Does it have to be SM and SL for the hydro gears?
Mobile 1. 15-50 is the best brother 500 hours between changes.
awesome video. very thorough. thank you
Glad I could help brother!!
Great video thanks for keeping me from going to the dealer
No problem Big Al!!
Thanks for stopping by and have a Happy New year!!
Thankyou for the info 577 jersey.👍
No problem Walter,thanks for stopping by my friend!!
Stay tuned for the 600+hour review of this machine bump bump!!
That was super clear and helpful. Thank you!!!
Haha I try thank you!!!
Very helpful video, thanks! You filled in a bunch of gaps in the manual (I own a Big Dog Alpha MP ... essentially the same mower). Question: I know a synthetic oil is going to be more stable so would support a longer service interval, but what about the filters? Any concerns about running them for an extended interval?
Thanks man,after seeing how clean the oil came out I don't have any concerns,also pumps have zero combustion carbon like an engine so oil doesn't get contaminated as bad..if at all maybe some minor metal shavings.
That's great to hear - thanks for the follow-up, and I'll make sure to keep an eye open for more videos from you.
We'll be back
Thanks for info now I’m confident to do mine.
Awesome,glad I can help ya bro!!!
Good job!
tighten the filters with a cheater bar ! lol566
Yeah thats what they did at the factory!!
Hey there. Great, informative video. If I don't have anything to lift the rear and have the tires spin freely, can the purging be done while the tires are on the ground and just go forward and backward 8 times? Thanks
I would think but you will have to roll it..get a buddy too help you pick up the rear and kick a block of wood under it..there is always a way you could even use a 2x4 and a cinder block band make a fulcrum.
@@577buttfan Thank You for the reply. I'll make it work.
Love the sound effects! Good vid, just purchased a hustler Sunday. It's was used, about 11 years old and no rust on it at all. I'm super excited, I was raised up with ztr's. My dad gave his scag walk behind to use for my house, been having it for about 10. And now I got a riding ZTR, something about a man and his toys lol. Can't wait to get into so the maintenance. Thank you for the vid, be blessed.
No prob man glad you liked it brother! God Bless America!!!
@@577buttfan so I just got home and find out the I have a fastrack mini and I don't have a hydraulic oil reservoir. My gears are in a housing. Any suggestion on how to drain the oil?