Thanks for watching the video Kent. Since the spindles are designed to turn at 3600 rpm under load of cutting grass I don't think the tension of the belt over the winter without any load is going to be a problem. If a wear issue presents itself in the future I'll update the video.
@@twotonebrute it's more for the belt so it doesn't go through too many thermal alternations without moving while in tension so the fibers & it's other components don't adopt the current shape after being stationary for way too long. It shouldn't be troublesome to just release the spring of the tensioning pulley if you do it right.
I noticed in the comments you mentioned you had a 3 point hitch. I also have a 3 point hitch on my x739 so any tips you have on any part of the tractor interests me lol. I am looking to buy a tiller for my tractor as soon as I figure out what tiller would best be best for my tractor.
I also want to get a tiller. I discovered a couple of month ago John Deere offers a hydraulic run tiller that would work great without the need for a rear PTO which I don't have. The hydraulic unit is more expensive but you save the cost of the rear pto and install so it ends up being less cost in the end. I'm leaning that direction.
Thanks for watching Mike, I'll be making a video showing the mower installation as soon as the weather isn't threatening snow in the forecast. It's fairly simple though I have learned a couple of tricks necessary for installation with the three point hitch installed.
John Deere recommends an 80W/90 gear oil. Obviously they want you to use their oils and lubricants but any quality gear oil in that weight will work. I believe the gear box only holds between 8 and 9 ounces of oil. Also John Deere recommends changing the oil every 200 hours of service.
Seems like you have greasable height\gauge wheels which we don't have.. same deck though 4 y.o. now Plus - you have the rear hooks reinforced, so I guess they fixed this soft spot on them
The five pound Yorkie in the background is the best part of the video. LOL!
Good job on the video!
You should also take the tension off the drive belt for the winter to take the load off the spindle bearings. Kent
Thanks for watching the video Kent. Since the spindles are designed to turn at 3600 rpm under load of cutting grass I don't think the tension of the belt over the winter without any load is going to be a problem. If a wear issue presents itself in the future I'll update the video.
@@twotonebrute it's more for the belt so it doesn't go through too many thermal alternations without moving while in tension so the fibers & it's other components don't adopt the current shape after being stationary for way too long. It shouldn't be troublesome to just release the spring of the tensioning pulley if you do it right.
I noticed in the comments you mentioned you had a 3 point hitch. I also have a 3 point hitch on my x739 so any tips you have on any part of the tractor interests me lol. I am looking to buy a tiller for my tractor as soon as I figure out what tiller would best be best for my tractor.
I also want to get a tiller. I discovered a couple of month ago John Deere offers a hydraulic run tiller that would work great without the need for a rear PTO which I don't have. The hydraulic unit is more expensive but you save the cost of the rear pto and install so it ends up being less cost in the end. I'm leaning that direction.
That's the cleanest mower deck I've ever seen that wasn't sitting on a dealer's showroom floor. I wish mine looked that good. Nice job!
Thanks. I always pressure wash it really good twice a season. Once in the middle of summer and in the fall just before I put it up for winter.
@@twotonebrute You've done a great job and the deck looks great. I wish mine was half as good. Two thumbs up!
III pressure wash mine after each mowing and it didn’t look that nice after the first mowing! Great job!
Great video! I hope to see more...like putting the deck on the tractor would be fantastic! Thanks for sharing...
Thanks for watching Mike, I'll be making a video showing the mower installation as soon as the weather isn't threatening snow in the forecast. It's fairly simple though I have learned a couple of tricks necessary for installation with the three point hitch installed.
What type of oil goes in that gear box?
John Deere recommends an 80W/90 gear oil. Obviously they want you to use their oils and lubricants but any quality gear oil in that weight will work. I believe the gear box only holds between 8 and 9 ounces of oil. Also John Deere recommends changing the oil every 200 hours of service.
@@twotonebrute thanks
Seems like you have greasable height\gauge wheels which we don't have.. same deck though 4 y.o. now
Plus - you have the rear hooks reinforced, so I guess they fixed this soft spot on them