It's nice to see someone helping the elderly for free. You can hardly find folk's like that in the world so my hat's off to you! You have earned a subscribe from me!
That's cool you help your friend, you were raised right. I helped an older couple across the street when I was 11-15 weeding, mowing their lawn etc. they paid me $3.00 an hour. By the time I was done i had $10.00 in my pocket and felt rich. Ah, those were the good ol days. Im 61 an bored out of my mind being retired. I salute you.
Deere GT 235e owner here and can honestly say that replacing the carb is about as far as I would go on my machine. I do recommend that you install the grass chute because that right side blade under that deck is exposed and anyone putting their foot near that discharge while running might be losing a few toes! Kudos for keeping an eye on your elderly friend!
Hey Darrell, another great video. As always! Awesome job repairing the John Deere. Very nice of you to help out an older American, not a lot of people would do that. I am 65 and my wife is 63 and I just had both hips replaced and still have to have both knees replaced, and we have to almost beg our only son to help with anything. I can tell you are an awesome person. Please keep up the great videos. I have watched and liked EVERY one on your channel and will continue to do so as long as you keep making them. I wish you and your family health and happiness. Thank you.
Your channel is so good. You do different types of projects and you compete them all. Your explanations are technically understandable and complete. Please keep up the good work. Hopefully your heart is better! TY for all your videos.
A lot of folks don’t understand the function of those so called “gauge” wheels. They are actually anti-scalp wheels. You set the deck cutting height using the height adjuster in front of the seat, then you adjust the deck wheels so they ride just above the ground, not on it, when the deck is at the normal cutting height.
I used to own one, as well as a 420, 318, and 445. Now own a x730. You’ll be amazed at how much smoother it’ll ride and how much higher it sits if you upgrade it with the bigger tires like the 445 has factory. Night and day difference my friend! Job well done on the engine job. Word of advice, clean off the rust from the input shaft before reassembly and you won’t risk damage the new lip seal on the rust…been there done that
That's one hell of a machine. All I do is mow the grass and occasionally move a trailer and log splitter so I can mow more grass. A simple air cooled engine gets the job done less things that can break. Using that just to mow is like that guy that's got that f350 for grocery shopping.
At $ 2300. the average person would have to use the mower for a boat anchor. Tearing into a new purchase is out of most peoples skill set. I salute you on your fearless attitude towards problems you face.
@@kenwaller676 I agree. The upgrades from plastic to metal gears are the right moves but to not replace the spring that is obviously a part that failed is a bad decision considering all the other efforts to ensure long life and reliability.
I don't know if it's out of the average persons skills or not. I have worked on just about everything from a weed eater to a 600 horsepower Cummins diesel. (ISX 15 LITER) The first time I went to work on the big diesel, I had never tried it before. I needed to change a camshaft, it has 2 , one for valves, and o e for fuel injectors. The cam for the valves are usually the one's that need to be changed. I did need a few special tools. I borrowed them took about 3 days to do the entire job. By myself. I know I'm slow. It can be done just need to be careful. I took a bunch of pictures as well
The design and power of this series of mowers was well designed, perhaps where metal instead of plastic was used. I have a similar model that needs a new engine or full rebuild. What I like is the blade configure and how clippings are moved from the swath. The hydralic components of the 425 model you now own were very useful, as shown. I very much followed along at the various fittings and kits as installed and thank you for the post. M.
Your mechanical skills are superb and now the mower has great oil pressure. You were so nice to mow and give the brush a 'haircut' at Charles' home. Blessings to you.
You did a really good job on that mower. As was said by someone else, I probably would have replaced the spring, but all the cleanliness was spot on. The video was excellent, very clear and concise. And the little guy at the last looked like the wookie from star wars!!!😅 The 425 is a really great mower, easy to handle and lots of attachments for it. You did well.
Good idea. For a small garden tractor that little thing did ok with a loader. I loaded the tires with washer fluid and had some ballast on the rear as well. I also shimmed the relief valve a little higher that recommended for lift capacity. The only thing that tractor need was 4wd like our Steiners. I sold it and still wish I had it.
Gosh I wish I had a loader!! I’ve been looking for one for awhile but they are impossible to find in my area and everyone else wants over 3 grand plus shipping urggg!!
I have a loader on my older 425, and love it. 350 pounds of ballast and wheel weights keep it stable. Paid $4800 for the rig 3 years ago with 700 hours on it. Of course, at 1,000 hrs, the plastic cam gear gave out. $1700 fix. Still love it!
Thanks for helping your friend out. I'm also disabled but I can still ride my lawn mower around my small yard. But in the future will have to turn to somebody to mow my yard.
What an enjoyable video...great troubleshooting as usual and spending the time to help your neighbor was truly humanitarian. However, I would have sprung for a new spring.
thank you very much. I’m glad that you enjoyed it. I was thinking about getting a new spring and if the light ever comes back on, I will definitely go that route promote a lot of grass with it so far and it seems to be doing just fine. Fingers crossed.
When mowing grass that high, raise your deck to the top for first cut. Put the shield on the Discharge Chute. Most would put on a new Oil Pressure Sending Switch before tearing down the entire engine. Sand that crank and install a new seal that would have been ruined by pulling it off that rusted snout. Good find on the Spring. Strange that the right front wheel has valve on inside and the Left Front had valve on the Outside. I have had to adjust the ridiculous Reverse Pedal. On the L and LA models they should be same height and there is a slot in a lever arm that allows this to be done. I much prefer the Fender mounted lever which was also cruise control. Lights are great. Hope the wiring can handle them. You did good on the price. Gutsy move to tear into the engine. Great to help folks. Don't see many 1960's Falcons!
great tips! that part of the crank isn’t as wide so the seal doesn’t touch it (which I did replace). my Steiner has the lever mounted by the steering wheel like the 318 has but I really like being able to go back and forth with my foot it’s a lot easier and faster for me. you mite see a video on the falcon
LED's pull a lot less current than filament bulbs. I hated the speed lever on 318's. Pedal is much better. That Kawasaki engine is great, once you replace the plastic gears. The rear crank bearing is hard to remove, but other than that they are a straight forward rebuild.
@@caspere.8461 Not worth the expense for LED's and how often do you use it at night unless snow removal? Love the Posi. I have a X320. Like most of it except the pedals. Fender mounted lever was best for me.
So glad you’re back!! You always have just the right amount of work and talk. Continue to enjoy the way you speed things up instead of making us watch the boring stuff. In addition you have a great heart and loved your cutting and weed eating your 90 year old friend’s yard. Best wishes and hope you’ll make more videos.
thank you soo much!! comments like this are what keep me going!! I really want to put videos out faster but they take along time to make 😩 but I’ll keep making them as long as people want to watch
This was my first time watching one of your videos. I'm impressed with your cleanliness and attention to detail when cleaning gaskets off. Also, what williamhill9432 said, about the speed of the video. Good job. The only suggestion I would have on this particular repair, would be replacing that spring instead of stretching it out again. The tensile strength is out of that one, and a new one would most likely be better. Also, it looked liked it had been quite a while since that oil was changed. Clean oil in an engine is a good insurance policy for no trouble. Not you fault, I know it came that way. With those new parts in there, it ought be good for another 1000 hours.
I really enjoyed watching this. You got a real deal on that machine and your fix was perfection. Tractor runs great, handled that tall grass at your friends house with ease. Beautiful tractor. Glad you helped your friend. Poor old fella still has everything he ever bought on his property
I had the x 360 for many years. I would say it was the lawn mower from hell. Hydronic bed lift, power steering , crusise . It all started when I ran into a stomp and broke a steering arm in half and it was just a light bump. Then after mowing for an hour or so it would just shut down, I have replaced everything on this machine, the hydronic system, carb, plugs. Wires, and gas pump twice. Last week I sold it for 3000 , I could not believe it. I told the guy all that was repaired on the unit. Then I went to our local canadian tire and bought a Husqvarna 54 inch without hydronic bed lift and steering. With the 3000 I got for my old one and 1600 more I have a brand new unit with a 24 hp Kawasaki . I know my unit must have just been a lemon but all the hype about John Deere and all the head aches I have had with this machine, I just had to tell this story. So for anyone reading this, buy a machine with a a great motor and metal transmission and enjoy your summer.
Nice job finding and solving the problem! I have a 445 and these things are a beast. Also, that 54 inch deck is highly sought after and yours is in A+ shape as well.
You're right about the guard on the brush cutter. It would work a lot better. Been using an Echo 410u for years without one. It's more effective, less frustrating and, believe it or not, safer as you're not always struggling to get the cutter in the right position.
Until I watched this, I had no idea how much different these garden tractors could be. That price scared me, but when you see what you're getting for it, it makes sense. We have an old John Deere Sabre that died on us, (I think it's the starter solenoid) but it's just a simple riding mower. Now I want what you have! That thing is a beast.
@@alvalonline I’m glad you see this because a lot of other viewers don’t they think it’s better to go buy a brand new throwaway piece of junk lawnmower from a big box store than this garden tractor that is 1000 times more capable and will last a lifetime, not to mention all the attachments that can go on it, it’s basically a small tractor,and for what I paid for it I think I got a good deal. I use it all the time now and it has been a Great Tractor. I actually just ended up buying another one that you will see in a upcoming video.
Great job! Beautiful unit! Hats off to you brother on being super knowledgeable. Did a good deed helping your elderly friends yard, shows you’re definitely a good dude. 💪😎👍
Great job on your 425! I just saw this video. I bought my 425 new in 1993, its a 4 wheel steer, and still going like new today! Good job! Thats a nice tractor you got!
Good result with the J.D. that is a really nice Garden Tractor. Not sure about the Weed Wacker, looks like it could be dangerous in the wrong hands. :-)
I sure do like those older JD mowers. That was a nice thing that you did for your friend. I really like his old Falcon. I hope you have good luck with your mower.
You got good deal, clearly the guy before you took excellent care of it even if he could have been a little more upfront about the oil light, " he may have suspected the worst or may not have known " and granted you put some time and money into it I'd still say great deal
Nice to see someone who takes pride of in things to keep them going. Apparently too many folks have money to throw around in my neighborhood. I try to keep things going for ever if I can.
I wonder how many 285, 320, 345, 425, 445 liquid cooled kawasaki engines have been junked because the plastic cam gear broke and they assumed the engine was no good? The new cam gears have been steel since 1999 so no worries after the new cam is installed. I've done a few plastic to steel cam gear upgrades myself and its surprisingly easy to do.
Great instructional video, you know looks can be deceiving, for the not trained eye this machine could be perfect but there is always something and I am glad it end up in your hands so it would last forever. Not surprised at all of a great work done. Stay safe brother ! 👊🏻
Those are great tractors. I had a 455 with a loader. Those 400 series are about the last of the true garden tractors . I don’t think you paid too much at all. Nice tractor!
Thank you Dave! They are really hard to find around my area esp in this condition so I jumped on it eventhough I had to pay a good bit for it. My dog loves that fan lol he always sits in front of it lol
@@MyChannel-d2e it's mint to be fair, worth every cent. Did a compression test on the 1394, it was terrible 😂😂. Thinking ill throw a set of rings at it just to get it to fire for a video though
@@MyChannel-d2eeven though I’m in England about 1800 quid is nothing for such a nice clean and immaculate ride on mower. You will love the mower long after the price is long forgotten. Your friends and relations will literally covet it every time they see it, even though they are not allowed to. I think people will queue up to use it and have their photo taken on it as it’s such a nice mower, you could even charge them a dollar a time to use it. If ever I think I paid a bit too much for something at an auction or whatever I just save some money by not buying something else to the amount I thought I paid too much for, if you see what I mean. Kind regards.
Great job ! Really don’t know why that oil pump would have failed at such low hours. Kawasaki should have never used plastic parts in a lot of those areas ! They just don’t build equipment to last anymore, seems like it’s done on purpose so it will fail quicker and we’ll have to pay a high repair cost or buy another expensive fail quick tractor ! It’s really sad ! Glad you caught the problems and potential problems and addressed them now so you’ll get several hours of service out of it ! Have a Blessed Day
thank you micheal, usually these engines last a long time and go many hours, they used plastic gears to quiet and smooth the engine, and it worked but after 25 years plastic will start to degrade, however my gear was still in good shape but I figured I’d try a steel gear
Hey! It’s great to see you back and sharing your latest work with us THANKS. How are you doing health wise? Hopefully you’re feeling good? It seems you are? And are you back to doing the work you used to do like the pier job you did awhile ago with your mini excavator? I’ve been looking for your newest video and came across this John Deere video. Thanks again for posting this and we’ll keep on praying for you and for a COMPLETE RECOVERY 🙏🏼🤙🏼❤️💯
Thank u very much!!I’ve been doing better but I still have some tough days and it’s very frustrating, but I just take it a day at a time and try and make the best of it 🙂🙂
One of the best videos I've seen on this subject. You're a very good mechanic and wouldn't hesitate to have you work on my equipment. I would add when you mentioned so many transmissions for this model being available that isn't necessarily due to the quality of the machine. Many of these are "parted out" for relatively minor reasons due to the parts being much more valuable individually than the whole tractor. Many "recyclers" purchase these machines just for that purpose. It's a shame but they do provide us with affordable parts. Something John Deere obviously won't do.
First time seeing your channel It sure is a humbling experience seeing a young man with so much talent and professionalism. Your approach to your work at hand looks so silky smooth ,it makes me feel dumb . I was an electrician for 50 years and never really worked on any of my own stuff lawnmowers,cars and such . I sure wish I had because it would really help me now I’m retired You tube has saved me a lot of times for small repairs This repair you just pulled off would be way out of my safe zone for any type of success!!😂😂 Thanks man much appreciated Great job
I also really want one of these machines one of my dream ones is a 445 or 455 but the 425 would be alright as well. Kind of sucks that you paid so much for a machine with a worn engine.
between me and u I just picked up a 445 but it’s in alot worse shape 😊. the engine showed virtually no wear at all and was super clean this engine should last many many more hours 🤞
Great video! You are great at finding the problem even when the problem is not obvious. I look forward to your videos, cant wait to see the next gem you find and fix! Your little helper is so cute!
Thanks, that was interesting. you're a great mechanic. keep up the good work. And I liked the background noise. Reminded me of summer nights outside my little shop. Cicadas, locusts and the occasional bark of a dog! thanks again.
It's a nice tractor , BUT not worth 2300 and especially since it was broke and you still payed that price. The person who sold it to you seen you coming a mile away LOL
I see your point..but I don’t mind working on stuff and now I know the internal condition of the engine which gives me peice of mind. these tractors are VERY hard to come by in my area I’ve been looking forever and to find one in this condition is super rare, so I’m really happy with the purchase he wanted $5000 to begin with and if you check the forums on Facebook people sell them for that so I know I can get my money back if I ever decide to sell it which I doubt I will ever do but they just don’t make tractors like this anymore the frame is extremely solid and built well and I plan on getting a front and loader in a three point hitch for it so I can do a lot of various tasks with it now
I think you came out smelling like a rose, From what I gather, the repair only took some of your time. I bet you didn't spend more than 20 bucks fixing it. Great job!@@MyChannel-d2e
I like your editing style. It reminds me a lot of my boyfriend's channel. Great job! Also, I'm not sure why but I find it so relaxing watching people mow their lawns, especially when its long lol.
Thank you so much Jennifer!!I love both of y’all’s channels and really enjoy how you add a woman’s touch to your vids! Great work!! And thank you so much for swinging by and checking out the channel🙂🙂
@@MyChannel-d2e hey thanks really appreciate thats. Learning as I go lol. Looks like you have a good thing going with your channel! Just subbed and looking forward to watching some more of your vids!
@@jennifersugint oh gosh that’s awesome thank u so much!🙂🙂 that really means a lot! If u want check out my goldwing vid a lot of ppl seem to like the second one, I’ve already watched all your vids so excited to see your next one, I really wish I could create more funny stuff in my vids like you do, u had me cracking up with the spider bouncing around and all the other stuff 😂
@@MyChannel-d2e haha glad it gave you a laugh. Sometimes I'm not sure how the little extra things I add in the editing will land, so its good to hear your opinion on that lol. And I'll definitely check out that video you suggested.
I now suspect the spring was the whole problem. But now you have the peace of mind knowing the plastic gears are not going to fail you on short notice. It is great you were comfortable and capable of making those repairs. I hope that machine is as good to you as my JD's have been. My oldest was new in 1987 and still runs great. Not hydraulic anything. Manual deck lift, manual mower engagement and manpower steering. So, it had the advantage of being simpler, with less to go wrong.
I just started watching your channel. I just got wi- go put in my house alone with router and all that stuff I’m not up to part on this here thing but I’ll get better my name is Freddy Smith and I like how you pay attention to your followers watching you telling them what’s what you are very knowledgeable about what you are doing and very clean and that’s important if you don’t mind what’s your name the first video I watched of you was about the kabotta tractor and this one is the second. Well I wish good luck on your channel and by the way it was very very kind of you helping your 90 year old friend God has special people like us I’m the same eating love helping others well you have a great and blessed journey on here
Great job. Very clean machine. I have a an 04 GT-235 that I inherited. Pops wasn't the greatest for maintaining his gear so I am doing a full service cleaning on it. Even though it was neglected, it still runs like a champ 👌
First time viewer of your channel and I subscribed right away. You are a talented young man and helping your neighbor speaks to your character - both attributes are in short supply these days. I have a 425 that I bought used as well, to go with my 445, that I have had for 25 years and it's still going strong. They are great tractors. I'm looking at a x738 to replace the 425 although I doubt I will let it go. Watching you tear into that engine was fascinating as a 66 year old construction guy that can take anything apart but putting it back together usually doesn't work out too well. On top of that, your video skills are very good with clear views of what your working on. Keep up the good work and you will do well in life. I plan on watching your channel grow - albeit pretty great now with 43k subscribers. Happy New Year.
You are young man that has learned a lot and has put your knowledge to good use! I am very impressed! Who taught you or how did you learn this? Thanks a million and I really enjoyed your video !!
That is one of the best John Deere mowers you can buy..i know it cost a lot more than 2,300..thanks for helping the elderly man I'm sure he appreciates it..
It's nice to see someone helping the elderly for free. You can hardly find folk's like that in the world so my hat's off to you! You have earned a subscribe from me!
That speaks volumes by helping a friend in need. I’m sure he appreciated the help and you done a great thing by helping your fellow man.
Thank you very much! I’m really glad I did it it makes u feel good when you help others
@thehomepros6221 you gained a new sub
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Great result on the project. Also thanks for helping out the "Old Guy"...I'm an old guy who appreciates the help of the young ones. God Bless you man!
Thank you!
That 425 is in amazing condition! Good find on the relief valve spring, you saved it from a premature death for sure.
yes sir thank u
Makes me wonder what caused spring to collapse heat treating could have been faulty and caused spring to be weak.
Restretching a fatigued spring is a temporary repair. It will gradually lose pressure and fail again soon
@@clintsmith4026why didn’t he replace it, look like maybe 14 bucks for a new one
A good example for our young men to follow. I thank you.
😊thank you so much!!
That's cool you help your friend, you were raised right. I helped an older couple across the street when I was 11-15 weeding, mowing their lawn etc. they paid me $3.00 an hour. By the time I was done i had $10.00 in my pocket and felt rich. Ah, those were the good ol days. Im 61 an bored out of my mind being retired. I salute you.
Deere GT 235e owner here and can honestly say that replacing the carb is about as far as I would go on my machine. I do recommend that you install the grass chute because that right side blade under that deck is exposed and anyone putting their foot near that discharge while running might be losing a few toes! Kudos for keeping an eye on your elderly friend!
Your little dog looks like he was a sky diver in his last life, that old Ford Falcon at your friends house is an old gem
hahaha he would prob love it for real
Thanks for sharing! Stay safe 👊🏻
oh gosh man thank you so much!!! I am forever greatful!!
You're a good mechanic, no hesitation, you went right through the job. Excellent work!
Thanks 👍
@@MyChannel-d2edo they not sell replacement springs for that release valve?
@@jameslund221 they do but I heard they can be short, and this way has worked perfectly
It is nice to see a young man doing mechanical work and helping others
@@TomAtwood-q9s thank you Tom!
Hey Darrell, another great video. As always! Awesome job repairing the John Deere. Very nice of you to help out an older American, not a lot of people would do that. I am 65 and my wife is 63 and I just had both hips replaced and still have to have both knees replaced, and we have to almost beg our only son to help with anything. I can tell you are an awesome person. Please keep up the great videos. I have watched and liked EVERY one on your channel and will continue to do so as long as you keep making them. I wish you and your family health and happiness. Thank you.
Shame on your son….. I wish you all the best
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thank you so much jeff!! that really means a lot to me!! I’m really glad u enjoy the vids, comments like yours keep me going🙂🙂
Your channel is so good. You do different types of projects and you compete them all. Your explanations are technically understandable and complete. Please keep up the good work. Hopefully your heart is better!
TY for all your videos.
Thank you so much bob that really means a lot to me! It’s very much appreciated🙂
A lot of folks don’t understand the function of those so called “gauge” wheels. They are actually anti-scalp wheels. You set the deck cutting height using the height adjuster in front of the seat, then you adjust the deck wheels so they ride just above the ground, not on it, when the deck is at the normal cutting height.
That’s exactly how I set it but the grass was so tall it looked like it was rolling on the ground, they don’t do this when I cut my yard
I used to own one, as well as a 420, 318, and 445. Now own a x730. You’ll be amazed at how much smoother it’ll ride and how much higher it sits if you upgrade it with the bigger tires like the 445 has factory. Night and day difference my friend! Job well done on the engine job. Word of advice, clean off the rust from the input shaft before reassembly and you won’t risk damage the new lip seal on the rust…been there done that
nice machines I just picked up a 445 I plan on doing a vid on as well, it’s in a lot worse shape though
That's one hell of a machine. All I do is mow the grass and occasionally move a trailer and log splitter so I can mow more grass. A simple air cooled engine gets the job done less things that can break. Using that just to mow is like that guy that's got that f350 for grocery shopping.
lol your rite but I plan on putting a front end loader and a 3 point hitch on it so I can cut grass , move dirt and a lot more!!
@@MyChannel-d2e Have you found a 3 point hitch for it yet? I am looking for one to fit a 455.
@@bogieman101 yes I bought one from Ruegg manufacturing it was pretty expensive though around 500$
What a great mower. So smooth and fairly quiet. You can’t come even close to getting a new tractor like that for what you spent.
You got that right! I think the same exact thing and a lot of people are saying I paid to much
At $ 2300. the average person would have to use the mower for a boat anchor. Tearing into a new purchase is out of most peoples skill set. I salute you on your fearless attitude towards problems you face.
thank you very much my friend. I really appreciate that. And thanks for watching.
I would have replaced that bypass spring!
@@kenwaller676 I agree. The upgrades from plastic to metal gears are the right moves but to not replace the spring that is obviously a part that failed is a bad decision considering all the other efforts to ensure long life and reliability.
It’s not out of most people skills set!!
Lawnmowers are not as complicated as cars!
I don't know if it's out of the average persons skills or not. I have worked on just about everything from a weed eater to a 600 horsepower Cummins diesel. (ISX 15 LITER) The first time I went to work on the big diesel, I had never tried it before. I needed to change a camshaft, it has 2 , one for valves, and o e for fuel injectors. The cam for the valves are usually the one's that need to be changed. I did need a few special tools. I borrowed them took about 3 days to do the entire job. By myself. I know I'm slow. It can be done just need to be careful. I took a bunch of pictures as well
Awesome troubleshooting to watch! Huge judges for helping out the elderly.
thank you!
Huge judges? Wtf speak English
Great job on putting that service you done and helping that older generation not many people like you anymore God bless
The design and power of this series of mowers was well designed, perhaps where metal instead of plastic was used. I have a similar model that needs a new engine or full rebuild. What I like is the blade configure and how clippings are moved from the swath. The hydralic components of the 425 model you now own were very useful, as shown.
I very much followed along at the various fittings and kits as installed and thank you for the post. M.
they are great mowers indeed, thank u very much for checking out the vid my friend!!
Your mechanical skills are superb and now the mower has great oil pressure. You were so nice to mow and give the brush a 'haircut' at Charles' home. Blessings to you.
Thank u very much my friend🙂
You did a really good job on that mower. As was said by someone else, I probably would have replaced the spring, but all the cleanliness was spot on. The video was excellent, very clear and concise. And the little guy at the last looked like the wookie from star wars!!!😅 The 425 is a really great mower, easy to handle and lots of attachments for it. You did well.
aw man thank you very much I really appreciate it!!
Good idea. For a small garden tractor that little thing did ok with a loader. I loaded the tires with washer fluid and had some ballast on the rear as well. I also shimmed the relief valve a little higher that recommended for lift capacity. The only thing that tractor need was 4wd like our Steiners. I sold it and still wish I had it.
Gosh I wish I had a loader!! I’ve been looking for one for awhile but they are impossible to find in my area and everyone else wants over 3 grand plus shipping urggg!!
I have a loader on my older 425, and love it. 350 pounds of ballast and wheel weights keep it stable. Paid $4800 for the rig 3 years ago with 700 hours on it. Of course, at 1,000 hrs, the plastic cam gear gave out. $1700 fix. Still love it!
Thanks for helping your friend out. I'm also disabled but I can still ride my lawn mower around my small yard. But in the future will have to turn to somebody to mow my yard.
Excellent video, helping out a friend at the same time. Cheers from Eastern Ontario 🇨🇦
Thanks 🙂🙂
I cant quit watching this guy work.hes good
Aw man thank you!!
I'm glad to see back posting again. Thanks for the new video
You bet, my camera broke so it delayed a lot of things
Great job finding and repairing your oil pressure problem. Super job helping out your friend with his mowing.
What an enjoyable video...great troubleshooting as usual and spending the time to help your neighbor was truly humanitarian. However, I would have sprung for a new spring.
Complete, find and fix, good deed in one video.👏
thank you very much. I’m glad that you enjoyed it. I was thinking about getting a new spring and if the light ever comes back on, I will definitely go that route promote a lot of grass with it so far and it seems to be doing just fine. Fingers crossed.
Love this guy! One of my new favourite TH-cam DIYers/mechanics/wrenchers
Keep it up.
I watch at 2x by the way.
Wow, thanks! that means alot
When mowing grass that high, raise your deck to the top for first cut. Put the shield on the Discharge Chute.
Most would put on a new Oil Pressure Sending Switch before tearing down the entire engine. Sand that crank and install a new seal that would have been ruined by pulling it off that rusted snout. Good find on the Spring. Strange that the right front wheel has valve on inside and the Left Front had valve on the Outside. I have had to adjust the ridiculous Reverse Pedal. On the L and LA models they should be same height and there is a slot in a lever arm that allows this to be done. I much prefer the Fender mounted lever which was also cruise control. Lights are great. Hope the wiring can handle them. You did good on the price. Gutsy move to tear into the engine. Great to help folks. Don't see many 1960's Falcons!
great tips! that part of the crank isn’t as wide so the seal doesn’t touch it (which I did replace). my Steiner has the lever mounted by the steering wheel like the 318 has but I really like being able to go back and forth with my foot it’s a lot easier and faster for me. you mite see a video on the falcon
LED's pull a lot less current than filament bulbs. I hated the speed lever on 318's. Pedal is much better. That Kawasaki engine is great, once you replace the plastic gears. The rear crank bearing is hard to remove, but other than that they are a straight forward rebuild.
@@caspere.8461 Not worth the expense for LED's and how often do you use it at night unless snow removal? Love the Posi. I have a X320. Like most of it except the pedals. Fender mounted lever was best for me.
So glad you’re back!! You always have just the right amount of work and talk. Continue to enjoy the way you speed things up instead of making us watch the boring stuff. In addition you have a great heart and loved your cutting and weed eating your 90 year old friend’s yard. Best wishes and hope you’ll make more videos.
thank you soo much!! comments like this are what keep me going!! I really want to put videos out faster but they take along time to make 😩 but I’ll keep making them as long as people want to watch
This was my first time watching one of your videos. I'm impressed with your cleanliness and attention to detail when cleaning gaskets off. Also, what williamhill9432 said, about the speed of the video. Good job. The only suggestion I would have on this particular repair, would be replacing that spring instead of stretching it out again. The tensile strength is out of that one, and a new one would most likely be better. Also, it looked liked it had been quite a while since that oil was changed. Clean oil in an engine is a good insurance policy for no trouble. Not you fault, I know it came that way. With those new parts in there, it ought be good for another 1000 hours.
I was hooked after watching your Goldwing video. Been busy watching your older videos. Excellent content.
Awesome, thank you very much🙂🙂
Fantastic video again 😊 one of the best channels on TH-cam, how you explain everything.brilliant work
Wow, thank you! that means a lot!!
I really enjoyed watching this. You got a real deal on that machine and your fix was perfection. Tractor runs great, handled that tall grass at your friends house with ease. Beautiful tractor. Glad you helped your friend. Poor old fella still has everything he ever bought on his property
thank you soo much!! oh he owns a lot more than that lol
Seller totally knew there was an issue, that sucks but glad it was an easy fix! Did you sell the Kubota?
u could be rite, but no I still have the bota
I had the x 360 for many years. I would say it was the lawn mower from hell. Hydronic bed lift, power steering , crusise . It all started when I ran into a stomp and broke a steering arm in half and it was just a light bump. Then after mowing for an hour or so it would just shut down, I have replaced everything on this machine, the hydronic system, carb, plugs. Wires, and gas pump twice. Last week I sold it for 3000 , I could not believe it. I told the guy all that was repaired on the unit. Then I went to our local canadian tire and bought a Husqvarna 54 inch without hydronic bed lift and steering. With the 3000 I got for my old one and 1600 more I have a brand new unit with a 24 hp Kawasaki . I know my unit must have just been a lemon but all the hype about John Deere and all the head aches I have had with this machine, I just had to tell this story. So for anyone reading this, buy a machine with a a great motor and metal transmission and enjoy your summer.
I was never a big J-Deere fan but that's a nice ride. It look's showroom fresh but I cann't afford one anyway good job. Thanks for posting !
Thanks for watching! 🙂
Nice job finding and solving the problem! I have a 445 and these things are a beast. Also, that 54 inch deck is highly sought after and yours is in A+ shape as well.
@@jd1029 thanks man! I also have a 445 but it’s in rough shape I will be doing a vid on it
You're right about the guard on the brush cutter. It would work a lot better. Been using an Echo 410u for years without one. It's more effective, less frustrating and, believe it or not, safer as you're not always struggling to get the cutter in the right position.
yes sir thank you I took it off and it works much better. I do like having it on there with the weedeater string though.
Until I watched this, I had no idea how much different these garden tractors could be. That price scared me, but when you see what you're getting for it, it makes sense. We have an old John Deere Sabre that died on us, (I think it's the starter solenoid) but it's just a simple riding mower. Now I want what you have! That thing is a beast.
@@alvalonline I’m glad you see this because a lot of other viewers don’t they think it’s better to go buy a brand new throwaway piece of junk lawnmower from a big box store than this garden tractor that is 1000 times more capable and will last a lifetime, not to mention all the attachments that can go on it, it’s basically a small tractor,and for what I paid for it I think I got a good deal. I use it all the time now and it has been a Great Tractor. I actually just ended up buying another one that you will see in a upcoming video.
Good job. I recently picked this channel up and im glad i did.
Glad you enjoy it!
Great job! Beautiful unit! Hats off to you brother on being super knowledgeable. Did a good deed helping your elderly friends yard, shows you’re definitely a good dude. 💪😎👍
Thanks man I really appreciate that 👍
Good job. Glad to see your doing ok from the looks of things. Keep it up.
Thanks! I’m doing better than I was but I’m still not 100% better but I just take it a day at a time 🙂
Like the way you repaired that: nice and clean with attention to detail; not letting junk get inside the engine, etc. Good job.
I’m a new subscriber I really enjoy your videos. Also praying for your heart condition. Keep the videos coming
thank u that means alot
Great job on your 425! I just saw this video. I bought my 425 new in 1993, its a 4 wheel steer, and still going like new today! Good job! Thats a nice tractor you got!
Right on!thank you
Good as new. Great video, both informative and entertaining. Best wishes.
Thanks, you too!
Your a good neighbor and that 425 looks great, the Lord bless you.
Thank you!
Good result with the J.D. that is a really nice Garden Tractor.
Not sure about the Weed Wacker, looks like it could be dangerous in the wrong hands. :-)
ha ha ha yeah, you got that right at thing could be dangerous
I sure do like those older JD mowers. That was a nice thing that you did for your friend. I really like his old Falcon. I hope you have good luck with your mower.
Thanks 👍 u mite see the falcon in a future vid🙂🙂
Enjoyed it bro, glad you seem to be doing well. I laughed so hard at that last bit with the pooch in front of the fan!
hahaha he’s my lil skydiver lol
Very cool of you to help out that elderly man!! Great work on the JD also. I would love to get one like that!
You got good deal, clearly the guy before you took excellent care of it even if he could have been a little more upfront about the oil light, " he may have suspected the worst or may not have known " and granted you put some time and money into it I'd still say great deal
I think u are exactly rite!!
Nice to see someone who takes pride of in things to keep them going. Apparently too many folks have money to throw around in my neighborhood. I try to keep things going for ever if I can.
Well said! I’m the same way
Pride of ownership, so many have forgotten that.@@MyChannel-d2e
I wonder how many 285, 320, 345, 425, 445 liquid cooled kawasaki engines have been junked because the plastic cam gear broke and they assumed the engine was no good? The new cam gears have been steel since 1999 so no worries after the new cam is installed. I've done a few plastic to steel cam gear upgrades myself and its surprisingly easy to do.
there ain’t no telling, they used plastic to make the engine smoother and quieter and it helps but over time the plastic degrades
That is a mighty fine tractor sir. Very good taste in lawn equipment I must say.
@@brentsrx7 thanks man!
The dog in front of the fan was epic 😁😆👍
hahaha😊😊
Kudos for helping out your friend with his yard, made me happy to become a subscriber to your channel..
Welcome aboard! my friend!🙂
Great instructional video, you know looks can be deceiving, for the not trained eye this machine could be perfect but there is always something and I am glad it end up in your hands so it would last forever. Not surprised at all of a great work done. Stay safe brother ! 👊🏻
Thank you very much!! I’m actually kinda glad because now I saw the condition of the engine and how clean it was on the inside
You are talented and very kind young man! God bless you and your old buddy!
thank you my friend!
Those are great tractors. I had a 455 with a loader. Those 400 series are about the last of the true garden tractors . I don’t think you paid too much at all. Nice tractor!
I am in the process of looking for a loader and a 3 point
yep a 3 point goes on the back so I can pick up stuff and install a plow..ect
You are a good man helping your neighbor! Sorry that man took advantage of you on the Deere. New subscriber.
Thank you so very much my friend!!
Any updates on the Goldwing?
I was thinking of making another vid on it
That was one hell of a lot of work, you basically rebuilt the engine - nice job.
@@ssnoc thanks man!
Great job Darrell. Can't believe the spec of that tractor, and how clean it is. That fan at the end looks lethal 😂😂
Thank you Dave! They are really hard to find around my area esp in this condition so I jumped on it eventhough I had to pay a good bit for it. My dog loves that fan lol he always sits in front of it lol
@@MyChannel-d2e it's mint to be fair, worth every cent. Did a compression test on the 1394, it was terrible 😂😂. Thinking ill throw a set of rings at it just to get it to fire for a video though
@@MyChannel-d2eeven though I’m in England about 1800 quid is nothing for such a nice clean and immaculate ride on mower. You will love the mower long after the price is long forgotten. Your friends and relations will literally covet it every time they see it, even though they are not allowed to. I think people will queue up to use it and have their photo taken on it as it’s such a nice mower, you could even charge them a dollar a time to use it.
If ever I think I paid a bit too much for something at an auction or whatever I just save some money by not buying something else to the amount I thought I paid too much for, if you see what I mean. Kind regards.
that stinks dave 😔… but if u make a video I will be sure to watch!! and hopefully new rings will do the job, maybe add a quick hone as well🤞
thank u very much sir 😄
Your little friend sittin in the blower breeze at the end is priceless
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Great video . Did you ask the vendor for some cash back due to the oil pressure problem. Was that the reason he sold it
Could be if he put a pressure gauge on it and seen it go to blow up
no I didn’t but I’m sure he knew of the problem
lol
The Vendor is probably trying to milk his dry cows, under a plague of locusts, while his Wife runs off with his Brother.
lol
Great job ! Really don’t know why that oil pump would have failed at such low hours. Kawasaki should have never used plastic parts in a lot of those areas ! They just don’t build equipment to last anymore, seems like it’s done on purpose so it will fail quicker and we’ll have to pay a high repair cost or buy another expensive fail quick tractor ! It’s really sad ! Glad you caught the problems and potential problems and addressed them now so you’ll get several hours of service out of it ! Have a Blessed Day
thank you micheal, usually these engines last a long time and go many hours, they used plastic gears to quiet and smooth the engine, and it worked but after 25 years plastic will start to degrade, however my gear was still in good shape but I figured I’d try a steel gear
Hey! It’s great to see you back and sharing your latest work with us THANKS. How are you doing health wise? Hopefully you’re feeling good? It seems you are? And are you back to doing the work you used to do like the pier job you did awhile ago with your mini excavator? I’ve been looking for your newest video and came across this John Deere video. Thanks again for posting this and we’ll keep on praying for you and for a COMPLETE RECOVERY 🙏🏼🤙🏼❤️💯
Thank u very much!!I’ve been doing better but I still have some tough days and it’s very frustrating, but I just take it a day at a time and try and make the best of it 🙂🙂
@@MyChannel-d2e I pray LIFE AND BLESSINGS,GOODNESS AND MERCY,HEALTH AND HEALING AND PEACE AND SAFETY on your life and family 🙏🏼💯❤️
that’s so awesome!!😊😊 thanks again my friend!!
@@MyChannel-d2e 🤙🏼❤️💯
One of the best videos I've seen on this subject. You're a very good mechanic and wouldn't hesitate to have you work on my equipment.
I would add when you mentioned so many transmissions for this model being available that isn't necessarily due to the quality of the machine. Many of these are "parted out" for relatively minor reasons due to the parts being much more valuable individually than the whole tractor. Many "recyclers" purchase these machines just for that purpose. It's a shame but they do provide us with affordable parts. Something John Deere obviously won't do.
thank you so much my friend I really appreciate that
Awesome vid you make it look easy
lol thank you🙂🙂
First time seeing your channel
It sure is a humbling experience seeing a young man with so much talent and professionalism.
Your approach to your work at hand looks so silky smooth ,it makes me feel dumb .
I was an electrician for 50 years and never really worked on any of my own stuff lawnmowers,cars and such .
I sure wish I had because it would really help me now I’m retired
You tube has saved me a lot of times for small repairs
This repair you just pulled off would be way out of my safe zone for any type of success!!😂😂
Thanks man much appreciated
Great job
thank you so much Gary!! that really means a lot!!
I also really want one of these machines one of my dream ones is a 445 or 455 but the 425 would be alright as well. Kind of sucks that you paid so much for a machine with a worn engine.
425hrs? heh I seen some newer with worse hours that ran like a top! Might be OK!
between me and u I just picked up a 445 but it’s in alot worse shape 😊. the engine showed virtually no wear at all and was super clean this engine should last many many more hours 🤞
@@MyChannel-d2eyou got to do a video on it next!
@@iowafox2206 I got some other vids I gotta do first but it will def be a vid on it
@@MyChannel-d2e I'd be damned if this engine wasn't a fresh rebuild
Great video! You are great at finding the problem even when the problem is not obvious. I look forward to your videos, cant wait to see the next gem you find and fix! Your little helper is so cute!
Thank you! he’s my best little buddy😊😊
I ran across your channel on the John Deere. Very informative. You cut grass like I do clockwise and Re mulch til there’s no more awesome.
Awesome! Thank you!
Poochie looked like Chewbacca at the end! 😂
hahaha I know he looked so funny like a skydiving Chewbacca
Thanks, that was interesting. you're a great mechanic. keep up the good work. And I liked the background noise. Reminded me of summer nights outside my little shop. Cicadas, locusts and the occasional bark of a dog! thanks again.
Thank you very much!
Your dogo is the best 😉🙂
he’s my best lil pal🙂🙂😊
Awesome diagnostics and repair! That's one real sweet garden tractor now!
It's a nice tractor , BUT not worth 2300 and especially since it was broke and you still payed that price. The person who sold it to you seen you coming a mile away LOL
I see your point..but I don’t mind working on stuff and now I know the internal condition of the engine which gives me peice of mind. these tractors are VERY hard to come by in my area I’ve been looking forever and to find one in this condition is super rare, so I’m really happy with the purchase he wanted $5000 to begin with and if you check the forums on Facebook people sell them for that so I know I can get my money back if I ever decide to sell it which I doubt I will ever do but they just don’t make tractors like this anymore the frame is extremely solid and built well and I plan on getting a front and loader in a three point hitch for it so I can do a lot of various tasks with it now
It's your money if that's what you wanted go for it, I think you did great!
You're a worm dude.
If it was purchased (originally) from a dealer then it was worth it. The John Deere’s bought from big box stores are not built as good.
I think you came out smelling like a rose, From what I gather, the repair only took some of your time. I bet you didn't spend more than 20 bucks fixing it. Great job!@@MyChannel-d2e
I like your editing style. It reminds me a lot of my boyfriend's channel. Great job! Also, I'm not sure why but I find it so relaxing watching people mow their lawns, especially when its long lol.
Thank you so much Jennifer!!I love both of y’all’s channels and really enjoy how you add a woman’s touch to your vids! Great work!! And thank you so much for swinging by and checking out the channel🙂🙂
@@MyChannel-d2e hey thanks really appreciate thats. Learning as I go lol. Looks like you have a good thing going with your channel! Just subbed and looking forward to watching some more of your vids!
@@jennifersugint oh gosh that’s awesome thank u so much!🙂🙂 that really means a lot! If u want check out my goldwing vid a lot of ppl seem to like the second one, I’ve already watched all your vids so excited to see your next one, I really wish I could create more funny stuff in my vids like you do, u had me cracking up with the spider bouncing around and all the other stuff 😂
@@MyChannel-d2e haha glad it gave you a laugh. Sometimes I'm not sure how the little extra things I add in the editing will land, so its good to hear your opinion on that lol. And I'll definitely check out that video you suggested.
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I like the way you work methodical and clean.
Thank you 😊
I now suspect the spring was the whole problem.
But now you have the peace of mind knowing the plastic gears are not going to fail you on short notice.
It is great you were comfortable and capable of making those repairs. I hope that machine is as good to you as my JD's have been. My oldest was new in 1987 and still runs great. Not hydraulic anything. Manual deck lift, manual mower engagement and manpower steering. So, it had the advantage of being simpler, with less to go wrong.
thank you for sharing!! that’s awesome
the 400 series are nice machines. I have a tow 316. And God bless you for doing your neighbors grass.
Thanks, you too!
I just started watching your channel. I just got wi- go put in my house alone with router and all that stuff I’m not up to part on this here thing but I’ll get better my name is Freddy Smith and I like how you pay attention to your followers watching you telling them what’s what you are very knowledgeable about what you are doing and very clean and that’s important if you don’t mind what’s your name the first video I watched of you was about the kabotta tractor and this one is the second. Well I wish good luck on your channel and by the way it was very very kind of you helping your 90 year old friend God has special people like us I’m the same eating love helping others well you have a great and blessed journey on here
Great job. Very clean machine. I have a an 04 GT-235 that I inherited. Pops wasn't the greatest for maintaining his gear so I am doing a full service cleaning on it. Even though it was neglected, it still runs like a champ 👌
Right on!
Thumbs-UP for the engine rebuild, and a big thumbs-up for cooling the dog off! I just subscribed. 👍
thank you😊
That's an awesome garden tractor. It's very very fortunate that you fixed that oil pressure issue though. I think you got a good deal in the end.
thanks yea I think so to, it’s a lot better than spending over 3 grand on a new box store one that will break down after 50 hours
Another great video, thank you for sharing, I am very enjoy watch your project, I like the small tractor 👍👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it😊
First time viewer of your channel and I subscribed right away. You are a talented young man and helping your neighbor speaks to your character - both attributes are in short supply these days. I have a 425 that I bought used as well, to go with my 445, that I have had for 25 years and it's still going strong. They are great tractors.
I'm looking at a x738 to replace the 425 although I doubt I will let it go. Watching you tear into that engine was fascinating as a 66 year old construction guy that can take anything apart but putting it back together usually doesn't work out too well. On top of that, your video skills are very good with clear views of what your working on. Keep up the good work and you will do well in life.
I plan on watching your channel grow - albeit pretty great now with 43k subscribers.
Happy New Year.
aw man thank you so much!! I think these are great tractors🙂
Well worth what you paid for it. Job well done, glad it went to a good home where it will be well cared for.
thank you very much my friend!!
What a jewel there Darrell!
Another great video.
Allan up in Columbia, SC
Glad you enjoyed it thanks allen
You are young man that has learned a lot and has put your knowledge to good use! I am very impressed! Who taught you or how did you learn this? Thanks a million and I really enjoyed your video !!
thank you very much!! I am completely self taught😊
I almost scrolled by your video but I'm glad I didn't. You do great work and have good mechanics instincts. Good video.
Thanks man!
Just saw the end of this video 🤣🤣🤣your little buddy was TOTALLY enjoying that blower 🤣🤣🤣🙏🏼❤️🤙🏼
he sure loves that thing he will sit in front of it like he’s sitting out the window of a car
That is one of the best John Deere mowers you can buy..i know it cost a lot more than 2,300..thanks for helping the elderly man I'm sure he appreciates it..
Nice to see people (U) that know what they are doing 👌
Great vid man 👍
Looking forward for ur next vid,
Grtz from Belgium ✌️
Thanks! 🙂🙂that means alot
A simply masterful job on that repair. Well done.
thanks