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I bought this exact model 4yrs ago. I love it. I whizz all over my acreage with it. I'm getting ready to order the 3 section bagger attachment. Hopefully next year I'll get the ball hitch attachment so I can pull an itty bitty trailer that'll help me get all my lawn animals up from the barn to around the big trees in front of the main house each spring once the snow melts. I've got old heavy cement geese, ducks, raccoon, deer and they're too cool not to show off. But, oh my they're heavy.....
Thank you for this video. I bought this unit in April 2023 and in November 2023 the original battery died. The warranty covered sending me a second battery at no cost and I used it in the machine a couple hours this year (Spring 2024) and now it's dead! UGH, I will try all your steps, I appreciate your working on these topics very much because it helps me when I've run out of ideas..
You may want to watch this video to give you a better understanding about the install and I give you my thoughts on what amp battery to put in. th-cam.com/video/z51pvgYcyYA/w-d-xo.html. They may have sent you a low amp battery? CCA "cold cranking amps". Low amp cranking batteries do not hold up very well. Also remember to also slow charge the battery a few times in the off season to make sure it stays fully charged. I would also suggest to take your ignition key out so you know you did not leave the key in the on position, that will drain the battery to dead quickly if left in the on position without the engine running..
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Hi there, thanks a lot for your recommendations on this. after using the unit for one season in 2023, the original battery died and it was replaced and now I have an interstate 300 CC. I checked that video you made about batteries, the handlebars are all the way out, the brakes are off, battery cables are connected, no wires below air filter are separated from the little switches they are connected to, it has gasoline, oil is clean and between the little dots,, belts are new and in place. It randomly stopped last week after cutting for 2 hours in plain grass that's flat and it was 3 ft tall in some places waiting for the belt to be installed, it's been washed, but suddenly after that cutting 2 weeks ago, it died. I used a portable jumper kit to restart it, not charge it, jump, it started, I drove it and cut 2 ft grass on level 5, then down to 3 for an hour, it turned off, then wouldn't start at all and hasn't since then. I drove my Ford Explorer to it, jumped with cables, black first, then red to the truck first, then black first and red next on the mower, and started the truck, but nothing happened. waited, nothing, waiting for nothing. Now I can use my last option before buying a new battery which is to wheel out the portable charge/jump starter that's about 3 feet tall and has worked on other units in the past. Ideas?
Awesome video! Thank you so much. I just bought one of these and now feel comfortable hopping on one even though I have never used a zero turn mower previously. I have used riding lawn mowers, but wanted something that could have a sharper turn radius. You basically answered most of my questions on how to use and operate this machine. Now, time to go cut the yard. LOL.
Thank you so much for this video! You saved me a bunch of headache and frustration because I was trying figure out what the "x2" for the rods meant. I thought mine was broken as a new machine! This is my first zero turn mower. Thank you for helping me see the errors of my ways!
@@R3efa Let me get back to you later this year. Last season the grass was 2 or 3 foot tall and I had to make two passes. It did great. This year/season will be totally diffferent in a good way.
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Thank you so much for this...it's perfect for me. My guy kind of gets mad at me for not remembering the procedure. At least I can come back for refreshing my memory. I always got confused about the choke. LOL PERFECT explanation.
Oh and I am so glad you told me I can get off while it's running, cause I was afraid I would have to restart it again etc when I come up branches, so I've just been running over them...duhhh lol
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Well I am back again for another refresher before I go back out again. I don't know why but it still scares me a little lol...but I like doing it. I think I got it now, but really your vid is perfect, and again I was afraid to get off for picking up things etc. I think you said to turn the blade off first though..oh duhhh me...lol. thank you again.
First thank you for sharing your videos ... I just purchased the same machine and I love it, but the control arms are so stiff I can hardly push them out to park and they are it's difficult to go forward and backwards. How can I adjust equally without having to take the mower back to the dealer which is 45 miles one way! Do you have a video for this situation? Thank you for your time and expertise.
They should get easier as you use the machine, but if need to, you can loosen the pivot bolt where are the arms pivot? I do not have a machine to look at, so I’m just telling you through what I think you can do just follow the handle down to where it pivots and gets stiff. There should be a bolt and a lock nut there loosen that bolt a little bit and see if it works.
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I have the same mower as shown in this video and only have one issue. It has a creeping throttle cable and I can’t figure it out. If put in full forward position it will immediately start to creep back to the mid throttle position. Any help for this problem would be greatly appreciated.
If there is a bolt and lock nut going through the center where the throttle handle is to tighten? Tighten it. If there is not, then it is a pressed together throttle cable and the easiest way to repair that issue is to replace the throttle cable.
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Does the machine go straight on flat ground when you push both handles as forward as they can go? If yes you may have a transmission starting to fail. If no you may to adjust hydro arms. It sounds like you may have large hills on the property?? Do you or have you towed anything behind your machine that was heavy at some point? How many hours are on your machine? Just curious.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thank you for the quick reply! Machine is new to me- 3 years old and only 15 hours on it. I picked it up with a drive tensioner pulley theat had half melted and it wouldnt move. replaced that and now its moving. Right side engages really quickly, left is a bit sporadic. seems better if i engage the right first.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Ive actually figured out the issue- the drive belt was routed wrong. the tensioner pulley was between the hydros instead of after. Works great now. I appreciate all the help !
Mine has had trouble starting since I got it. It clicks, then you have to move the handles around, put them in the neutral position, then try to start it with a few more clicks, then move the handles around again, then back to the neutral position where it will try to start. sometimes I have to do this several times and there is no way to move those handles out any further.
You may not have the throttle fast enough? Make sure it’s at full speed. What is the outside temperature? The carburetor may be running to lean. Try pulling the choke out a little then engage blades then take choke off.
On the control arm forward stop adjustment bolts, it's important to note that you have to be on a level surface to test whether you have both sides right. If sloped even slightly right or left the mower will go that way due to the caster front wheels.
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Ever seen a loose parking brake (on the handlebar parking brake like this one) where anytime you try and leave the handlebar parking brake engaged to get off the mower while leaving the engine on and the loose handle gradually comes out of park and the engine turns off? I have the z254f and have had the issue for about one year. I just haven't seen anyone have the issue or seen a fix. Thanks for your review. The z254f has been a great residential mower for 3.5 years running now. I look forward to many good years to come
I have not come across that but it sounds like you just need to tighten the e-brake handle where it attaches at the pivot. Basically try and tighten the brake handle. Or you may need to tighten engagement cable or both. If the brake is holding when it is engaged before the handle falls then I would go with tighten the handle.
It’s very new to me as I just service the machines. It seems to be a ok machine for non commercial purposes. Time will tell if this machine holds up. I would suggest reading reviews on it. The twin Kohler engine on this machine is doing good on many different machines out there that I service.
I came to this video just to see if mine is ok or has a problem with the hydraulics, because of the noise it makes like a bad power steering pump or one that is low on fluid or has air in it. Sounds like they all make the noise so I guess I'm ok.
Thank you so much for this! The machine was a little intimidating but now I think I can operate it, much appreciated!
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I bought this exact model 4yrs ago. I love it. I whizz all over my acreage with it. I'm getting ready to order the 3 section bagger attachment. Hopefully next year I'll get the ball hitch attachment so I can pull an itty bitty trailer that'll help me get all my lawn animals up from the barn to around the big trees in front of the main house each spring once the snow melts. I've got old heavy cement geese, ducks, raccoon, deer and they're too cool not to show off. But, oh my they're heavy.....
Thank you for this video. I bought this unit in April 2023 and in November 2023 the original battery died. The warranty covered sending me a second battery at no cost and I used it in the machine a couple hours this year (Spring 2024) and now it's dead! UGH, I will try all your steps, I appreciate your working on these topics very much because it helps me when I've run out of ideas..
You may want to watch this video to give you a better understanding about the install and I give you my thoughts on what amp battery to put in. th-cam.com/video/z51pvgYcyYA/w-d-xo.html. They may have sent you a low amp battery? CCA "cold cranking amps". Low amp cranking batteries do not hold up very well. Also remember to also slow charge the battery a few times in the off season to make sure it stays fully charged. I would also suggest to take your ignition key out so you know you did not leave the key in the on position, that will drain the battery to dead quickly if left in the on position without the engine running..
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Hi there, thanks a lot for your recommendations on this. after using the unit for one season in 2023, the original battery died and it was replaced and now I have an interstate 300 CC. I checked that video you made about batteries, the handlebars are all the way out, the brakes are off, battery cables are connected, no wires below air filter are separated from the little switches they are connected to, it has gasoline, oil is clean and between the little dots,, belts are new and in place. It randomly stopped last week after cutting for 2 hours in plain grass that's flat and it was 3 ft tall in some places waiting for the belt to be installed, it's been washed, but suddenly after that cutting 2 weeks ago, it died. I used a portable jumper kit to restart it, not charge it, jump, it started, I drove it and cut 2 ft grass on level 5, then down to 3 for an hour, it turned off, then wouldn't start at all and hasn't since then. I drove my Ford Explorer to it, jumped with cables, black first, then red to the truck first, then black first and red next on the mower, and started the truck, but nothing happened. waited, nothing, waiting for nothing. Now I can use my last option before buying a new battery which is to wheel out the portable charge/jump starter that's about 3 feet tall and has worked on other units in the past. Ideas?
Awesome video! Thank you so much. I just bought one of these and now feel comfortable hopping on one even though I have never used a zero turn mower previously. I have used riding lawn mowers, but wanted something that could have a sharper turn radius.
You basically answered most of my questions on how to use and operate this machine. Now, time to go cut the yard. LOL.
Hi Rob, just take your time and you’ll get it down in no time! Thank you for watching and the kind comment:)
Thank you so much for this video! You saved me a bunch of headache and frustration because I was trying figure out what the "x2" for the rods meant. I thought mine was broken as a new machine! This is my first zero turn mower. Thank you for helping me see the errors of my ways!
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bought one yesterday, cut about 2 acres of 2 foot tall grass and weeds, it does great. I am impressed. I have the 54 inch deck, have 5 acres to cut.
How long did it take you to cut 2 acres?
@@R3efa Let me get back to you later this year. Last season the grass was 2 or 3 foot tall and I had to make two passes. It did great. This year/season will be totally diffferent in a good way.
Buying the 48" mower on the week end. Thanks for the walk through.
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Amazing video. Just got one and its easier to see it than reading the manual. Thanks and great work on this video.
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Absolutely great video. I am considering buying this model mower and this video helped me understand the operation. Great job!
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A fantastic primer with terrific insight and anticipation of potential user issues. thanks for the lesson
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Thanks. Just what I needed. Easier than trying to extract all this information buried in the owner's manual.
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Mine is being delivered today and Ive never been on one. Thanks for the instructional video, I think I can handle it now when It arrives.
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Thank you so much for this...it's perfect for me. My guy kind of gets mad at me for not remembering the procedure. At least I can come back for refreshing my memory. I always got confused about the choke. LOL PERFECT explanation.
Oh and I am so glad you told me I can get off while it's running, cause I was afraid I would have to restart it again etc when I come up branches, so I've just been running over them...duhhh lol
I’m glad this video was helpful. Thank you for watching and the kind comment.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Well I am back again for another refresher before I go back out again. I don't know why but it still scares me a little lol...but I like doing it. I think I got it now, but really your vid is perfect, and again I was afraid to get off for picking up things etc. I think you said to turn the blade off first though..oh duhhh me...lol. thank you again.
You are so good at explaining this! Sooooo appreciated! I would hug you if I could! Thank you.
LOL! Thank you for watching and hug back to ya! I’m glad it was helpful:).
Great Video! Well done, good angles, clear voice.
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Just purchased this exact model, thank you for the great video
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First thank you for sharing your videos ... I just purchased the same machine and I love it, but the control arms are so stiff I can hardly push them out to park and they are it's difficult to go forward and backwards. How can I adjust equally without having to take the mower back to the dealer which is 45 miles one way! Do you have a video for this situation? Thank you for your time and expertise.
They should get easier as you use the machine, but if need to, you can loosen the pivot bolt where are the arms pivot? I do not have a machine to look at, so I’m just telling you through what I think you can do just follow the handle down to where it pivots and gets stiff. There should be a bolt and a lock nut there loosen that bolt a little bit and see if it works.
Thank you a year later! Mowing for the first time!😂
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Thanks for your explication. Help me a lot
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Thanks for the video and your time . You are the BEST!!
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I have the same mower as shown in this video and only have one issue. It has a creeping throttle cable and I can’t figure it out. If put in full forward position it will immediately start to creep back to the mid throttle position. Any help for this problem would be greatly appreciated.
If there is a bolt and lock nut going through the center where the throttle handle is to tighten? Tighten it. If there is not, then it is a pressed together throttle cable and the easiest way to repair that issue is to replace the throttle cable.
Great video, thank you
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Thanks for this man. I just purchased this machine. Glad you make these videos for dummies like me!
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Thank you(great demonstration)
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Very helpful video! Thank you
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I love this mower
great review. My z254f is weaker on the left side. especially noticeable on hills, any thoughts?
Does the machine go straight on flat ground when you push both handles as forward as they can go? If yes you may have a transmission starting to fail. If no you may to adjust hydro arms. It sounds like you may have large hills on the property?? Do you or have you towed anything behind your machine that was heavy at some point? How many hours are on your machine? Just curious.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thank you for the quick reply! Machine is new to me- 3 years old and only 15 hours on it. I picked it up with a drive tensioner pulley theat had half melted and it wouldnt move. replaced that and now its moving. Right side engages really quickly, left is a bit sporadic. seems better if i engage the right first.
15 hrs. on the machine and it had a seized drive tensioner pulley. Hmmm, something sounds strange. Is the pulley a transmission drive pulley?
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Ive actually figured out the issue- the drive belt was routed wrong. the tensioner pulley was between the hydros instead of after. Works great now. I appreciate all the help !
Mine has had trouble starting since I got it. It clicks, then you have to move the handles around, put them in the neutral position, then try to start it with a few more clicks, then move the handles around again, then back to the neutral position where it will try to start. sometimes I have to do this several times and there is no way to move those handles out any further.
Not sure what you mean by "clicks". This video may help. th-cam.com/video/z51pvgYcyYA/w-d-xo.html
Very helpful
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My husqarvana Z248 my engine has to warm up before I turn on blades or else it will shut off. Do you know why?
You may not have the throttle fast enough? Make sure it’s at full speed. What is the outside temperature? The carburetor may be running to lean. Try pulling the choke out a little then engage blades then take choke off.
On the control arm forward stop adjustment bolts, it's important to note that you have to be on a level surface to test whether you have both sides right. If sloped even slightly right or left the mower will go that way due to the caster front wheels.
so many thanks!!! God send!!! 🙏🙏🤌💖💝
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Mine shuts down when I try to engage the blades. I have no idea if I am doing something wrong or if something is wrong.
Make sure your motion handles are on not out. If you have a parking brake? Some did and some did not, make sure it is off.
Thanks a million!
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Very helpful video, thank you!
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Thank you… this was very helpful…
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I’m a heavy set guy , can the seat be adjusted back …. Gotta cut out some beers
There should be a lever under seat. Check owners manual to confirm.
had mine on the first mow today and already scratched the left corner panel
Great vid man keep it up!
Thanks Joel, will do!
Bought a z254... it starts but doesn't move... when I bring the levers in at the same time it shuts off... can't figure it out
Watch the video at around 7:30 mark. Your hydro release may be disengaged.
I have done the hydro thing but still stalls out... is there something else
Ever seen a loose parking brake (on the handlebar parking brake like this one) where anytime you try and leave the handlebar parking brake engaged to get off the mower while leaving the engine on and the loose handle gradually comes out of park and the engine turns off?
I have the z254f and have had the issue for about one year. I just haven't seen anyone have the issue or seen a fix.
Thanks for your review. The z254f has been a great residential mower for 3.5 years running now. I look forward to many good years to come
I have not come across that but it sounds like you just need to tighten the e-brake handle where it attaches at the pivot. Basically try and tighten the brake handle. Or you may need to tighten engagement cable or both. If the brake is holding when it is engaged before the handle falls then I would go with tighten the handle.
What type of oil should I use???
It should say I’m the manual but most engines today should be ok with with 10W30. but I would confirm that will the manual.
What are the cables called that are under the seat and connect to the grey thing
If you are talking about the electrical cables? they connect to safety switches.
My Husqvarna Z254 dies when I out it into gear. ????
same
Is this a dependable mower ?
It’s very new to me as I just service the machines. It seems to be a ok machine for non commercial purposes. Time will tell if this machine holds up. I would suggest reading reviews on it. The twin Kohler engine on this machine is doing good on many different machines out there that I service.
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Thanks. God bless you 🙏.
Thankyou sir
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My z254 will not turned over. The battery is good, clean fuel, and oil. It's trying to turned over, but it will not catch
“Trying to turn over”?? Is the engine spinning when you turn the key to crank? but it still won’t start. How long has it been since it ran?
Do they come with Kohler engines now? Mine has a Kawasaki
Mine has a kawasaki also
Great info
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@@JohnsonsSmallEngines just got my new z248 delivered today👍🏻
Im an amp too. Right bove knee.
I was born that way. How did yours happen?
What does PTO mean?
Power Take Off
My key switch on my Husqvarna has a shortage in it
I came to this video just to see if mine is ok or has a problem with the hydraulics, because of the noise it makes like a bad power steering pump or one that is low on fluid or has air in it. Sounds like they all make the noise so I guess I'm ok.
My 254 wont move even with the hydros pushed in
What Happened To Your Left Hand
Hi Cameron. Watch the first 5 seconds of the video. “I was born with only one hand”.
Ok
show where fuse is
Where’s the gas gage ?
Some models had them and some do not. N