Nice little trick I found was removing the wheels on both sides give you a little window. Use that to guide the socket in and watch how much thread you have left
Doing mine right now. Thanks for the video. One thing I wanted to mention, my dealer said the pumps only take about 2.5 each. When I drained my pumps, I’d say less or maybe 2 or so qts came out. 2020 Zx3
I ended up removing the 7/16 bolt on the left side and the new oil went in quick, getting the screw back in was the issue. I had telescoping pen style thing with a magnetic end that fit the bolt perfectly, it took a few tries but managed to get it back in within 5 minutes or so. The right side, I didn’t even try to get to the 7/16 bolt. I ended up filling the tank up and actually putting my mouth on the hole forming a seal and breathing hard into it creating pressure I had to do this before on my z2’s . now I have the z3’s and I’m glad they at least put that bolt there Anyway, great video, it helped refresh my memory. The mower I changed oil on today had over 1250 hrs on it, weird thing is that oil drained out looking new, other mowers it’s usually black and smells horribly
Great tutorial Bud😎👍 Good idea backing onto ramps so, you don't need Jack stands. However, I would have probably elivated the front so that the reservoir's would be level. That 7/16" bolt defiantly looks like a pain to get too😮
About a week after I did mine you did yours. Pain in the ass with that little bolt. I took my tires off and you can see it through frame. Debated cutting small section of frame out to get to it easier
Great video,i did mine before and its due agian soon ,im scared to mess with it.LOL.If right bolt threads come all the way loose or o-ring leaks i think were screwed!Cant believe they didnt design fram for more clearance .Only thing i have found that a sit down is better when it comes to hydro changes..I felt very lucky last time i changed it with out leakes or problems!LOL Take your time
@@HandyGuy2016 I didnt think drive belt was bad,get machine blocked up high and went well....Wonder how long the bearings last in the belt tensioners ,think my idler pully for deck is making a different noise when i idle down and shut deck off?i got near 500 hours
@@gottabsleeved I have over 600 hrs on both of the Z3X mowers and have not had pulley issues yet, but it's all man made and eventually things wear out 🤷
Did mine today with out touching the hard to get to air bleeder screws,i took a piece of new small fish tank hose,or clean fuel line may work.Any small hose thats small enough to fit in the Hydraulic Reservoir tank hole where you put fluid.Has to be long enough to go all way down till it stops 3feet or more,,released the air in minutes.If someone is scared like me to go messing with the bleeders ,this works.Only take a thread to far to back those bolts out and youl never get the one side back in.Or if the O ring starts leaking your screwed there to!
Thank for the clear and concise video. My Ferris Z2 Stander is at the shop right now getting serviced and the hydraulic oil changed. I didn’t think I could do this service, but after watching your video maybe I can next time. Thanks again for this video. We all appreciate it. Question on your grass Flap. Do you like it and was it easy to install?
can feel both bleeder bolt heads by reaching up under the cross member, reach in through where you removed the access plate and up on top of the motor is the bolt, although on my 2019 it feels like square, not 7/16... not sure
If a port bolt comes all the way out on you,electric tape the bolt head and pack it in socket so it cant fall out.Be away to get bolt started with out hurting hands try to reach up under.A hand wont fit from the top,seems like ferris could had made the steel with 2 inch less material in that area and frame would still be plenty strong.
55Nm on the 1 1/8" socket/cover of filter. I'd pull the access plate, pressure wash and blot dry, loosen 7/16" vents, then do the job. Synthetic oil breaks down slower at high temps but I could only get Valvoline VR1 at Advance Auto. Could order motorcycle synth, but not sure if that's all ok on pumps.. probably is fine and walmart supertech is cheapest
@HandyGuy I ask you earlier about the vibration on these mowers and you said the clutch may need to be adjusted, is that a hard thing to do? I have a z1 that is smooth as glass the z3x vibrates to the point of being almost uncomfortable in the grips. Thanks for all the videos, I have wanted one of these mowers for 3 years and I really enjoy your videos on them.
I don't know anything about adjusting the clutch, but I would think there is something else causing vibration. Are the blades perfectly balanced? Is the engine running at the correct rpm?
I changed the hydraulic fluid on the 61z3, I have to do my other one still but I had a hard time filling one of the pumps. The front wouldn't drain into the pump unless I pulled up on the hose to take loop out, so the hose would have more of a pitch to it. I did have both vents open.
HandyGuy 2016 that was a great video I have the same machine and have been wondering if someone was going to post this process. Great explanation. I’ll be doing mine this weekend!!
Bud what kinda oil is it synthetic or regular?,cant remember and book dont say.I bought oil at dealer last time,thinking of just getting a 5gallon jug of 20w50 at walmart this time,thanks
Hey i have a question have you ever left the key on the ignition and your hour meter went up i left the key in my ignition and went up over a 100 hour in a few days
My son has a brand new z1 with only 8 hours on it. The right controller is very very stiff, but the fluid in both tanks is at the right level. Any idea what might be going on? I am thinking possibly air in the lines?
Check the linkage running down to the hydro. You want to look for anything interfering with the movement, and anything that is too tight (even the mounting bolts for the handle pivot).
Im starting a new lawn care service for 2022. I'm a complete beginner and i purchased a 61" z3. I reviewed my owners manual for maintenance hours. Notice my front hydro res tank for left side is empty. I have not ran this mower yet. Dealer is closed till Monday, Im checking it when its cold, am i doing something wrong?
@@HandyGuy2016 Thank you. All your videos has helped me out a lot thru out my whole process starting up. Your time and effort on your videos are truly appreciated.
Hey! Quick question, this is the second year doing the hydros on mine. Today I backed out the 7/16s bolt a bit too far and reinstalling it stripped/cross threaded the bolt.. is this going to mean a whole new hydro? 😭 thanks!
@@HandyGuy2016 bolt was just spinning backed it out and it took all the thread from the hole… now completely loose, just wondering in you have had any experience with retapping the hole or if it’s a goner
I don't have any experience with it, but I don't see why it can't be tapped out to the next bolt size. The main concern would be getting metal shavings inside the hydro.
I would highly recommend that you switch oil brands to AMSOIL its the absolute best synthetic oil on the market. The term Full Synthetic is misleading.
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Nice little trick I found was removing the wheels on both sides give you a little window. Use that to guide the socket in and watch how much thread you have left
Doing mine right now. Thanks for the video. One thing I wanted to mention, my dealer said the pumps only take about 2.5 each. When I drained my pumps, I’d say less or maybe 2 or so qts came out. 2020 Zx3
I ended up removing the 7/16 bolt on the left side and the new oil went in quick, getting the screw back in was the issue. I had telescoping pen style thing with a magnetic end that fit the bolt perfectly, it took a few tries but managed to get it back in within 5 minutes or so. The right side, I didn’t even try to get to the 7/16 bolt. I ended up filling the tank up and actually putting my mouth on the hole forming a seal and breathing hard into it creating pressure
I had to do this before on my z2’s . now I have the z3’s and I’m glad they at least put that bolt there
Anyway, great video, it helped refresh my memory. The mower I changed oil on today had over 1250 hrs on it, weird thing is that oil drained out looking new, other mowers it’s usually black and smells horribly
Great tutorial Bud😎👍 Good idea backing onto ramps so, you don't need Jack stands. However, I would have probably elivated the front so that the reservoir's would be level. That 7/16" bolt defiantly looks like a pain to get too😮
Thanks for posting this. Huge help!
Appreciate making these type of videos very helpful thank you
Absolutely
Thanks bud for the awesome video. I think I will change mine this weekend .
About a week after I did mine you did yours. Pain in the ass with that little bolt. I took my tires off and you can see it through frame. Debated cutting small section of frame out to get to it easier
Awesome. I have to do mine this weekend. I was looking for a how to yesterday. LOL
Great video boss im sure the dealer wants a nice 👌 chunk of change 😀 to do that job thanks for the info👍👍 keep up the good work 👍 😀 👏
Indeed 🙂
Thank you very much for your time to show me
Thank you for watching
Thank you very much for your time it helped me
Great!
Great video!
Thank you
Love the video
Exemplary my friend. Kudos sir. 🔥 🔥 🔥
Thank you
Great video,i did mine before and its due agian soon ,im scared to mess with it.LOL.If right bolt threads come all the way loose or o-ring leaks i think were screwed!Cant believe they didnt design fram for more clearance .Only thing i have found that a sit down is better when it comes to hydro changes..I felt very lucky last time i changed it with out leakes or problems!LOL Take your time
Yeah, it's probably the hardest maintenance item on this machine, besides changing the drive belt.
@@HandyGuy2016 I didnt think drive belt was bad,get machine blocked up high and went well....Wonder how long the bearings last in the belt tensioners ,think my idler pully for deck is making a different noise when i idle down and shut deck off?i got near 500 hours
@@gottabsleeved I have over 600 hrs on both of the Z3X mowers and have not had pulley issues yet, but it's all man made and eventually things wear out 🤷
@@HandyGuy2016 you got 2 machines,i only got 1,sucks being down a few days waiting on parts,i only got 20 sum yards so i can if i have to thou
Did mine today with out touching the hard to get to air bleeder screws,i took a piece of new small fish tank hose,or clean fuel line may work.Any small hose thats small enough to fit in the Hydraulic Reservoir tank hole where you put fluid.Has to be long enough to go all way down till it stops 3feet or more,,released the air in minutes.If someone is scared like me to go messing with the bleeders ,this works.Only take a thread to far to back those bolts out and youl never get the one side back in.Or if the O ring starts leaking your screwed there to!
Great idea 💡
can reach up through access plate removed and easy to feel them, just also easy to get dirt in... would pressure wash after removing plate..
480 ft/lbs!!!! holy cow. Great video btw.
Thank you
Thank for the clear and concise video. My Ferris Z2 Stander is at the shop right now getting serviced and the hydraulic oil changed. I didn’t think I could do this service, but after watching your video maybe I can next time. Thanks again for this video. We all appreciate it. Question on your grass Flap. Do you like it and was it easy to install?
I have the Qwuickchute and it was easy to install and I really like it still.
Sir another great video, I too have 2019 Z3 52 inch with 37hp with 65 hrs, curious when do you change air filter! Thks
I clean it with compressed air every Spring.
can feel both bleeder bolt heads by reaching up under the cross member, reach in through where you removed the access plate and up on top of the motor is the bolt, although on my 2019 it feels like square, not 7/16... not sure
If a port bolt comes all the way out on you,electric tape the bolt head and pack it in socket so it cant fall out.Be away to get bolt started with out hurting hands try to reach up under.A hand wont fit from the top,seems like ferris could had made the steel with 2 inch less material in that area and frame would still be plenty strong.
Great video, i had trouble with that right side as well. Did you loosen the vent after draining oil or before?
After
55Nm on the 1 1/8" socket/cover of filter. I'd pull the access plate, pressure wash and blot dry, loosen 7/16" vents, then do the job. Synthetic oil breaks down slower at high temps but I could only get Valvoline VR1 at Advance Auto. Could order motorcycle synth, but not sure if that's all ok on pumps.. probably is fine and walmart supertech is cheapest
@HandyGuy I ask you earlier about the vibration on these mowers and you said the clutch may need to be adjusted, is that a hard thing to do? I have a z1 that is smooth as glass the z3x vibrates to the point of being almost uncomfortable in the grips. Thanks for all the videos, I have wanted one of these mowers for 3 years and I really enjoy your videos on them.
I don't know anything about adjusting the clutch, but I would think there is something else causing vibration. Are the blades perfectly balanced? Is the engine running at the correct rpm?
@@HandyGuy2016 it only has three hours on it. Blades are new. I run it at full throttle when blades are engaged.
Even brand new blades can be way out of balance. Is it only vibrating with the blades engaged?
@@HandyGuy2016 no its actually a little less with them engaged.
I changed the hydraulic fluid on the 61z3, I have to do my other one still but I had a hard time filling one of the pumps. The front wouldn't drain into the pump unless I pulled up on the hose to take loop out, so the hose would have more of a pitch to it. I did have both vents open.
They fill very slow, I might get a siphon pump to try next time.
@@HandyGuy2016 how would that work?
@@tonyfalcone7212 I don't know exactly, but that is what the dealer uses to speed up the process without loosening the vent bolts.
@@HandyGuy2016 nice! I wonder how it works. I wonder if you slide the tube down in to the pump.
@@tonyfalcone7212 I think the use it to refill the hydros without having trapped air, but I need to get more info.
Am I missing something? Where is the drain plug for the hydro
You sure that’s not 480-580 inch pounds and not foot pounds? Great video
I will double check the manual, and let you know.
HandyGuy 2016 that was a great video I have the same machine and have been wondering if someone was going to post this process. Great explanation. I’ll be doing mine this weekend!!
we r going to need the hulk!!!!
I was thinking the same thing🤔400-500 ft lbs seems a bit excessive . The lug nuts on most vehicle's are around 100 ft lbs 😎
Sorry guys, it's inch pounds. I checked the manual to make sure.
Nice job, thanks! Which grass flap do you use? We have a z1 and need to get one like that.
Quickchute
@@HandyGuy2016 thanks,
I think you may be a lot high on the filter cap torque.
It's inch pounds not foot pounds, I had to check the manual.
Bud what kinda oil is it synthetic or regular?,cant remember and book dont say.I bought oil at dealer last time,thinking of just getting a 5gallon jug of 20w50 at walmart this time,thanks
It's just 20w 50, not synthetic.
Hey i have a question have you ever left the key on the ignition and your hour meter went up i left the key in my ignition and went up over a 100 hour in a few days
No I have not, but I could see that happening.
@@HandyGuy2016 great thanks sir love your videos as a Ferris fan
@@tonydize3944 thank you
My son has a brand new z1 with only 8 hours on it. The right controller is very very stiff, but the fluid in both tanks is at the right level. Any idea what might be going on? I am thinking possibly air in the lines?
Check the linkage running down to the hydro. You want to look for anything interfering with the movement, and anything that is too tight (even the mounting bolts for the handle pivot).
@@HandyGuy2016 thanks, much appreciated!
Im starting a new lawn care service for 2022. I'm a complete beginner and i purchased a 61" z3. I reviewed my owners manual for maintenance hours. Notice my front hydro res tank for left side is empty. I have not ran this mower yet. Dealer is closed till Monday, Im checking it when its cold, am i doing something wrong?
No, that is normal for a new machine. Just add a little to the hydro tank that is low until it stops dropping.
@@HandyGuy2016 Thank you. All your videos has helped me out a lot thru out my whole process starting up. Your time and effort on your videos are truly appreciated.
@@manniecuredlawnservices7757 Thank you, that means a lot to me.
I just got my z3x two weeks ago and have ran it less than an hour, I also noticed mine is low on that side also.
Hey! Quick question, this is the second year doing the hydros on mine. Today I backed out the 7/16s bolt a bit too far and reinstalling it stripped/cross threaded the bolt.. is this going to mean a whole new hydro? 😭 thanks!
I'm not sure, is it leaking, did you get the bolt in all the way?
@@HandyGuy2016 bolt was just spinning backed it out and it took all the thread from the hole… now completely loose, just wondering in you have had any experience with retapping the hole or if it’s a goner
I don't have any experience with it, but I don't see why it can't be tapped out to the next bolt size. The main concern would be getting metal shavings inside the hydro.
@@HandyGuy2016 yeah called the shop today, other than replacing the hydros, re-tapping the hole is the best bet… wish me luck! 😬
Hopefully it will be ok, but that sucks brother.
How much did the dealer charge for the hydro service? I assume it’s much cheaper to do yourself?
It was around $100 in labor, so definitely cheaper to do yourself.
How can you tell when it is running out of the vent that can't be seen?
Feel with your fingertips when it starts to ooze out.
Where you get the trash bagger from?
Toro has a trash bag kit for standers, that is where I purchased them.
480 to 580 ft lbs, not inch lbs?
I said that wrong. I believe someone gave the correct measurement in the comments.
@@HandyGuy2016 great video!!
@@HandyGuy2016😂😂 you would of had me over torque the shit out of my hydros man I thought there’s no way that could be right
Good video just don't tighten to the foot lbs he gives it's inch pounds or 35 ft LBS
Odd that it doesn’t have traditional “oil filter” cans... but essentially.. that’s alll they are... a filter in a can
It's definitely ahead of the game.
Bud how much fliud?5 gallons will do both sides correct?i forget book dont say
Yes
@@HandyGuy2016 On your video you had said 2 gallons. Do I need 2 gallons, 4 gallons or as previously said 5 gallons?
2 gallons will do 1 mower.
I would highly recommend that you switch oil brands to AMSOIL its the absolute best synthetic oil on the market. The term Full Synthetic is misleading.
Where is the vent port??? I don’t see it