After 6 years and 320 hours, it’s finally starting to give me an issue. The deck belt keeps breaking and John Deere wants $90 per belt. You can get them aftermarket on Amazon for $30 though. I’m not sure what’s causing this. I’ll update when I figure it out
Hey young man thank you for your efforts...Outstanding tutorial ! You nailed it. A commonsense approach. I'm a retired Fireman, just bought a used X350 from a gentleman that I'm buying a house from. I wanted to give you a shout out by saying that if you were at the Fire house giving a presentation like that you'd of made the members very proud. You were very smart including your camera operator in your video... Best wishes Very refreshing
This was a great video. My husband passed away and we just got this and I needed to learn how to put oil in it. And you taught me some good tips! He’s been gone for a year now and I haven’t put oil in it the whole time. He would be mad at me about that. Thanks for your help!
Thank you showing how everything works, plus comparing types of John Deere engines. Bought mine used without a manual. Listening you I know I bought the right one, for I use it more as a mini tractor than a mower! Thanx again!
Thanks for this video. I just bought an X350 this week and have used it for two hours today on my large lawn. You answered my main question, which was when to change out the breakin oil for regular oil. The JD manual is confusing. Since I have two other JDs their manual specifically stated "after 8 hours" but the manual for the X350 just says "break in to 50 hours" whatever that means. Your mentioning 8-10 hours is appreciated and confirms what my experience with JDs told me. As others have mentioned, you didn't properly check the oil with the dipstick. This is a Kawasaki engine and you never screw the dipstick in for a proper oil level. But, perhaps you now know this after a year's use.
This is more information that the dealer gave me. One additional item is the push/pull rod on the rear end. When you are hand pushing the mower to load, you pull the rear rod out. Then when you are driving it, you push the rod in. Another tip for changing the filter. I save my old t-shirts, cut them in half and stuff the piece of t- shirt in and around the oil filter. Keeping a can of parts/brake cleaner handy to clean away any residue. One other tip, I use my leaf blower to blow the mower clean after each use. Very helpful video. Thanks for your work. J.L. H
Thanks for your swell presentation. I'm caught between the S240, and that Deere might be wanting to move alot of X350s this winter. If lucky, It'll take some of the price spread out of the S240 vs X350. Good luck, your X350 looks like a great choice for you.
Thank you for the post. I have a X390 with the 54" deck. Like you said, it's a great mower series. I put a small cloth towel under my oil filter to save most of the mess when changing it. I also write the hours on the filter so I know when it was changed last. Your deck will last longer if you can clean it with compressed air. Water tends to get into the spindles and rust them out when you park it after washing. I seldom buy from the John Deere dealer. ebay has the same items for cheaper prices. Have a great summer season :)
I went with the 2019 X370 because of the hydraulic lift for the mower and snowblower, and the power steering. I had 14 years of great luck with my 2004 L110 and sold it in 2 hours on craigslist. Hope the X370 is as good. Tractor was $3299, but $7045 with mower, blower, weights, chains, cab and leaf bagger.
I have the S240 42 inch deck. I use cereal cardboard and fashion an open top chute to catch the oil filter leakage. I also use synthetic blend 5w20 and a aftermarket filter. I change oil and filter in the fall when storing for winter.
This video was made when his John Deere X350 was new, it's now 5 years later and I hope it's still running strong? I have a JD x350 but I have the 48" deck which I have to say never gets clogged on me. I also have the 22hp. Kawasaki engine which John Deere used for years. I also use the Power Chute Bagger for the lawns, mine is Zoysia grass which is thatch prone so don't want to double the Problem with dead grass clipping. I agree with you 100% on the oil filter mess when changing it, but my deck has for rollers and is easy to unhook so just move the deck and rags on the frame helps. Good Video.
Thank you for watching. Yes, I still have this same mower 5 1/2 years later. It now has 320 hours on it. I haven’t the first issue with until here recently. It broke its original deck belt. I bought an aftermarket one on Amazon for $30 being John Deere belt was $90. It lasted 5 hrs then broke. So I figured it was maybe because it was the cheap one so I coughed up the $90 for a John Deere. That one lasted 3 hours, and broke. I haven’t figured out what’s causing it, some of the bearings on the deck have play/howling sounds. May be time for a compete deck rebuild. The mower owes me nothing. It’s been fantastic.
I bought a X350 tractor on the same day you posted this video and only have 8 hours on it. So your video is helpful because its time to change oil and service the machine. Thanks for sharing your experience whit your 2018 X350. ;-) The only thing different is mine have a bagging system that does plug up in tall grass. :-(
The JD "EZ Change" has the oil in the filter (I don't know if that works for the X350) - I have a 2018 X350 as well and did my Spring service just last weekend - I opt'd for the "Kit" (LG 265) which included a new air, oil, and fuel filter along with 2 qts. of 10w30, and two new plugs. I found that if I lowered the deck to it's lowest point I could get my drain pain almost under the frame and catch most of the oil from the filter so only had a drop or two on the frame and deck to clean up. I filled to 1.5 qts. then added a little more than a 1/4 more and that brought me up to the full line with the dipstick NOT screwed in. The grease fittings are around the front axles the steering pivot, deck pullies and the one everybody forgets the deck leaver. It's a two or three beer job depending on if you drink your first beer while you wait for the oil to drain all the way - slight design change suggestion - put the oil drain on the same side as the beer holder so you don't have to walk around the tractor as much. As 1776 Outdoors said the battery is easy to remove - the fuel filter replacement is a bit easier with the battery out.
Get rid of that mulching kit (if you decide to keep it, they have an electric switch activation now 42A electric one-touch MulchControl attachment - BUC10164) and replace blades with high lift blades..that grass will thrown 20 feet.. I bag occasionally too and have not had a problem yet..love my X350
I disabled the reverse blade disengagement 'safety' feature, and now use the yellow button for a horn. A forklift style horn works perfect. As far as the blade disengagement safety system goes, the older mowers didn't have it, and the new mowers don't need it as long as you are paying attention to what you are doing and not texting while mowing, or mowing drunk. Lol. It's also considerable additional wear on the PTO clutch when you forget to press the button over the course of time.
@@guermeisterdoodlebug7980 My neighbor's large John Deere tractor has one, and he honks at me at times saying "hey." I figured why not. It's totally useless in a practical sense but a fun side project. I found the blade disengagement feature vexing, along with the seat switch. 'Features' designed to protect people from themselves. Important thing to note is that no mods made to the factory wiring harness, everything 100% reversible without a trace, which is important for warranty purposes.
Best to make a cardboard funnel to jam under the filter...that chutes the oil straight into the funnel and can..... Also best to take the oil filler cap off when draining the oil..that way non gets held up by vacuum inside the engine.. Also on these engines, being over-full can be bad....
For super tall grass, almost brush hog conditions near the end of your video, you would get optimal performance by removing the mulch kit completely. The kit and blades are removed in a few minutes and removing prevents unnecessary strain on all the belts, deck components and engine.
@@Outdoors-ty8hp hell ya. they didn't have a beer holder back in the 70s and 80s models. That was one of the most important improvements they ever made.
I was never told to do the first oil change after 8 hours by the dealer and both the manual and the instructions under the hood read 50 hours for the first change. After I went to the dealer for a grease gun and grease for the wheels was the first time I was told it needs an oil change after 8 hours. It currently has 26 hours on it and it will be getting it's first oil change, so question is what kind of potential damage could have occurred or is there any great reason for that concern.
Never did get that...if you don't screw it down...you don't get an accurate reading...plus you gotta start machine after putting the right amount of oil in it...let it run a few minutes...then turn off let it sit for a few minutes ...then check the oil after the oil filter has been filled...i always fill the filter first.
@@steverugerguy9606For my machine, the correct procedure is described once in the manual and also on the dipstick itself. Starting the machine to pull the oil in, yes, I agree and do that every time.
Glad to report the X350 is still going strong with just a little over 100 hours 🙌🏻 Check out the 100 hour service interval here 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 2018 John Deere X350 100 hour service interval th-cam.com/video/-8IyPuIPoSE/w-d-xo.html
After 6 years and 320 hours, it’s finally starting to give me an issue. The deck belt keeps breaking and John Deere wants $90 per belt. You can get them aftermarket on Amazon for $30 though. I’m not sure what’s causing this. I’ll update when I figure it out
There's a few sellers on eBay that sell ones with a 1" or 2" receiver on them too (bumper) I've mounted a 2" receiver on the back of my X350 and it works great for moving my utility trailer from the back of the property to where my truck is (or for hay rides in the fall). As far as not being messy with the filter - if you lower your deck you can get most shallow oil pans underneath the frame - just don't forget to set the deck height back up or you'll butcher your next lawn ;-)
Our 10 year old mower blew up the other day. Honestly, I was happy! Nothing but deck problems for 4 years. I’m the one who mows here, so I’m looking at this particular model hoping to get a better piece of equipment than a Lowe’s mower. Are you still happy with it?
Yes. I am still quite pleased with it. Has 100 hours on it now. The blades aren’t the best quality from the factory. I’m constantly replacing/sharpening them but the get the job done. Not the most cleanest cut out there, but still looks good. I think you’ll be satisfied . You could also consider looking at the hustler raptor SD series. It’s a zero turn for around $4000.
I was about to go and buy this one until you mentioned the seat not being comfy. Thats a big deal to me , being old and having surgeries make a big difference
Well I really am glad you took the time to watch the video , but here’s the thing. the seat isn’t the most comfortable one out there, it’s not painful or miserable by any means. I highly encourage you to test one at the dealer before making up your mind. Also, if you look over the tractor and decide you like it , I’m sure you could have the dealer install the larger more comfortable one at little to no charge , use it as a negotiating tool .
Rather slap-dash way of changing oil. Need to remove the dipstick to allow oil to fully drain from crankcase. When checking the oil level on this model you do NOT screw the dipstick in but rather just insert and not screw in, else it will read high level. And, the book says to START with 1.8 quarts, not just dump in 2 quarts and call it good enough. I have both an S240 and an X350 and both are great machines.
First oil change is not due till 100 hours. The easy change oil you are referring to is on the E series which features the 30 second oil change system.
@@Outdoors-ty8hp Which manual are you seeing this? My manual says change oil every 100 hours or annually. My dealer didn't say anything about changing oil after 10 hours. I'm curious because I'm at 14 hours on my X350 and wasn't planning on changing the oil. TIA
Bryan Valentine under my hood . It says Intial service 10 hours then every 100 hours. You’ll need to change it now. The motor is breaking in therefore producing small metal shavings. You don’t want to leave that in there. I change mine every 50 hrs with synthetic because I’m cutting 12 yards a week with it .
@@Outdoors-ty8hp please don't do that, too much oil could flood the head. then, you will have a dead engine. thanks for sharing ,good info ,nice video. wish you doing well with your business,and lots luck on your new machine.
Thank you for the great video. I am considering the John Deere Z345R (zero turn), S240, and X350 as I am now mowing with a push mower and my yard is bigger than a city block. I am heading down to the dealership on Wednesday to test drive and check out prices. This will be my first lawn tractor because we moved into a farm a year ago. I was leaning on the X350 but now have second thoughts about the S240 after watching your video. My yard is mostly flat with a bit of an incline on one side. Do you know if a S240 does incline as well as the X340?
Considering it’s the same motor and trans, I’d say it probably handles it good. But it weighs less. And weight helps traction . So the 240 is probably good going up hills but the 350 is better cause it’s gotta little bit more weight to it
Nice vid! Just purchased the x350. Mowed one time so far.I mowed with it it at bout 3/4 throttle.Do you go full throttle from day one? Or do you give a lil break in time?
@@Outdoors-ty8hp should be fine....but I would change the oil in it now....and every 150-200 hours..using 5w50 or 15w50 synthetic motor oil....tuff torq recommends their 5w50 oil....but I am going to use 15w50 mobil 1 in mine....tuff torq seems to be fine with 15w50...i do live in tn so not much of a winter....also I have an older john deere...home depot special...L120 20hp briggs...it has 430 hours on it....doing great so far...i bought it used with 382 on it...going to change the oil in the tranny this week....you have to take mine completely out and drain out the fill hole cuz JD says non servicable....yours may be different you mite have drain and fill plugs...take care.
I think so much of your comment , I’m going to pin it atop for all to see. But only for awhile. There will be another lucky commenter to gain this seat sometime in the future.
Some of the stock filters are put on with an air gun so 'hand tight' is a joke. But once off, a Fram or Supertech 3614 will fit and has twice the filter media inside. easier to remove next time as well. This is an 'air cooled' engine so 10w-40 would be better but synthetic at least.
@@gordbaker896 I agree,I'll never put a frame filter on anything. Air cooled engines run hotter than liquid cooled,so I always buy 10w30 just for lawn equipment, whether its Briggs and Stratton oil,john deere,etc.
@@Outdoors-ty8hp if you are going to make a video watched by others just make sure that before you publish it, that its perfect. Otherwise its a waste of space and time.
116 hours on mine and I've put it through hell and back with no issues. Always starts easy mows steep hills with ease and pulls tons of wood no problem.
Snail5341.....Obviously you are not an owner or a buyer of an X350, just a troll or you would have more to say about why you say it is garbage and not heavy duty. Please state your reasons and experience with the machine so that we may all know what you are talking about. Talk is cheap w/o facts and documentations. Bring it on! We are all adults and want to hear your expert opinion.
K-46 Tuff Torque Transmission. Piece of junk for this tractor. Might as well get a Husqvarna! X370 uses the K57 a litte beefier but still./// for 4K??? Not!
100 hours on it now. Zero problems so far knock on wood. Still have 4 years left on warranty. No big deal to swap out transmission if it ever dies. If I can get 800 hours out of the trans I’ll be happy. If it goes bad after warranty I’ll throw another one in there. Thanks for watching
After 6 years and 320 hours, it’s finally starting to give me an issue. The deck belt keeps breaking and John Deere wants $90 per belt. You can get them aftermarket on Amazon for $30 though. I’m not sure what’s causing this. I’ll update when I figure it out
I’d be willing to bet your deck is bent for one or for two. A spindle is bent I can’t say cuz I’ve never looked at it
Check for bearings beginning to seize on the spindles.
any update on the belt issue ? looking at this model as my lt180 is getting a bit tired after a decade.
Hey young man thank you for your efforts...Outstanding tutorial ! You nailed it. A commonsense approach. I'm a retired Fireman, just bought a used X350 from a gentleman that I'm buying a house from. I wanted to give you a shout out by saying that if you were at the Fire house giving a presentation like that you'd of made the members very proud.
You were very smart including your camera operator in your video... Best wishes Very refreshing
This was a great video. My husband passed away and we just got this and I needed to learn how to put oil in it. And you taught me some good tips! He’s been gone for a year now and I haven’t put oil in it the whole time. He would be mad at me about that. Thanks for your help!
Thank you showing how everything works, plus comparing types of John Deere engines. Bought mine used without a manual. Listening you I know I bought the right one, for I use it more as a mini tractor than a mower! Thanx again!
Thanks for this video. I just bought an X350 this week and have used it for two hours today on my large lawn. You answered my main question, which was when to change out the breakin oil for regular oil. The JD manual is confusing. Since I have two other JDs their manual specifically stated "after 8 hours" but the manual for the X350 just says "break in to 50 hours" whatever that means. Your mentioning 8-10 hours is appreciated and confirms what my experience with JDs told me. As others have mentioned, you didn't properly check the oil with the dipstick. This is a Kawasaki engine and you never screw the dipstick in for a proper oil level. But, perhaps you now know this after a year's use.
This is more information that the dealer gave me. One additional item is the push/pull rod on the rear end. When you are hand pushing the mower to load, you pull the rear rod out. Then when you are driving it, you push the rod in. Another tip for changing the filter. I save my old t-shirts, cut them in half and stuff the piece of t- shirt in and around the oil filter. Keeping a can of parts/brake cleaner handy to clean away any residue. One other tip, I use my leaf blower to blow the mower clean after each use. Very helpful video. Thanks for your work.
J.L. H
Thanks, just what I needed to see so I can change the oil on my John Deere X350
Thanks for your swell presentation. I'm caught between the S240, and that Deere might be wanting to move alot of X350s this winter. If lucky, It'll take some of the price spread out of the S240 vs X350. Good luck, your X350 looks like a great choice for you.
Thanks for the honest review - both your pros and cons - will probably be getting one here real soon - well done !!
Thank you for the post. I have a X390 with the 54" deck. Like you said, it's a great mower series. I put a small cloth towel under my oil filter to save most of the mess when changing it. I also write the hours on the filter so I know when it was changed last. Your deck will last longer if you can clean it with compressed air. Water tends to get into the spindles and rust them out when you park it after washing. I seldom buy from the John Deere dealer. ebay has the same items for cheaper prices. Have a great summer season :)
I went with the 2019 X370 because of the hydraulic lift for the mower and snowblower, and the power steering. I had 14 years of great luck with my 2004 L110 and sold it in 2 hours on craigslist. Hope the X370 is as good. Tractor was $3299, but $7045 with mower, blower, weights, chains, cab and leaf bagger.
I have the S240 42 inch deck. I use cereal cardboard and fashion an open top chute to catch the oil filter leakage. I also use synthetic blend 5w20 and a aftermarket filter. I change oil and filter in the fall when storing for winter.
This video was made when his John Deere X350 was new, it's now 5 years later and I hope it's still running strong? I have a JD x350 but I have the 48" deck which I have to say never gets clogged on me. I also have the 22hp. Kawasaki engine which John Deere used for years. I also use the Power Chute Bagger for the lawns, mine is Zoysia grass which is thatch prone so don't want to double the Problem with dead grass clipping. I agree with you 100% on the oil filter mess when changing it, but my deck has for rollers and is easy to unhook so just move the deck and rags on the frame helps. Good Video.
Thank you for watching. Yes, I still have this same mower 5 1/2 years later. It now has 320 hours on it. I haven’t the first issue with until here recently. It broke its original deck belt. I bought an aftermarket one on Amazon for $30 being John Deere belt was $90. It lasted 5 hrs then broke. So I figured it was maybe because it was the cheap one so I coughed up the $90 for a John Deere. That one lasted 3 hours, and broke. I haven’t figured out what’s causing it, some of the bearings on the deck have play/howling sounds. May be time for a compete deck rebuild. The mower owes me nothing. It’s been fantastic.
I bought a X350 tractor on the same day you posted this video and only have 8 hours on it. So your video is helpful because its time to change oil and service the machine. Thanks for sharing your experience whit your 2018 X350. ;-) The only thing different is mine have a bagging system that does plug up in tall grass. :-(
James Eggerth I have 100 flawless hours on it now. Good choice 👍🏻
James Eggerth are you saying the bagging system is not very good?
Thanks
Just got this exact mower recently only dislike is the steering wheel play/feel the rest is perfect
The JD "EZ Change" has the oil in the filter (I don't know if that works for the X350) - I have a 2018 X350 as well and did my Spring service just last weekend - I opt'd for the "Kit" (LG 265) which included a new air, oil, and fuel filter along with 2 qts. of 10w30, and two new plugs. I found that if I lowered the deck to it's lowest point I could get my drain pain almost under the frame and catch most of the oil from the filter so only had a drop or two on the frame and deck to clean up. I filled to 1.5 qts. then added a little more than a 1/4 more and that brought me up to the full line with the dipstick NOT screwed in. The grease fittings are around the front axles the steering pivot, deck pullies and the one everybody forgets the deck leaver. It's a two or three beer job depending on if you drink your first beer while you wait for the oil to drain all the way - slight design change suggestion - put the oil drain on the same side as the beer holder so you don't have to walk around the tractor as much. As 1776 Outdoors said the battery is easy to remove - the fuel filter replacement is a bit easier with the battery out.
Get rid of that mulching kit (if you decide to keep it, they have an electric switch activation now 42A electric one-touch MulchControl attachment - BUC10164) and replace blades with high lift blades..that grass will thrown 20 feet.. I bag occasionally too and have not had a problem yet..love my X350
I disabled the reverse blade disengagement 'safety' feature, and now use the yellow button for a horn. A forklift style horn works perfect. As far as the blade disengagement safety system goes, the older mowers didn't have it, and the new mowers don't need it as long as you are paying attention to what you are doing and not texting while mowing, or mowing drunk. Lol. It's also considerable additional wear on the PTO clutch when you forget to press the button over the course of time.
That’s really interesting. I would never have thought of a horn on an X350. Is it for registering your displeasure to other drivers?
@@guermeisterdoodlebug7980 My neighbor's large John Deere tractor has one, and he honks at me at times saying "hey." I figured why not. It's totally useless in a practical sense but a fun side project. I found the blade disengagement feature vexing, along with the seat switch. 'Features' designed to protect people from themselves. Important thing to note is that no mods made to the factory wiring harness, everything 100% reversible without a trace, which is important for warranty purposes.
Beautiful tractor! Nothing runs like a Deere.
Thumbs up for the WRV shirt. I haven't seen that in a looooong time:)
Steering on the x370 is crazy ez and tight also.
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Ok!
My biggest complaint is that i cannot raise the deck high enough ? Why? On the highest level i am cutting at 1.5 inches ?
Best to make a cardboard funnel to jam under the filter...that chutes the oil straight into the funnel and can..... Also best to take the oil filler cap off when draining the oil..that way non gets held up by vacuum inside the engine.. Also on these engines, being over-full can be bad....
Very helpful, will likely be purchasing this model soon, thank you!
It's been about a year now. Still loving it?
Could the weak discharge be owed to the wrong type of blades? If they were mulching blades they would not have the same kick.
Geoff Wilson this is correct. If the mulching kit was not installed then the mower would have the normal high lift blades.
For super tall grass, almost brush hog conditions near the end of your video, you would get optimal performance by removing the mulch kit completely. The kit and blades are removed in a few minutes and removing prevents unnecessary strain on all the belts, deck components and engine.
always make sure to keep the beer holder filled with the proper fluid for optimal performance
You mean.....you understand that too?
@@Outdoors-ty8hp hell ya. they didn't have a beer holder back in the 70s and 80s models. That was one of the most important improvements they ever made.
I was never told to do the first oil change after 8 hours by the dealer and both the manual and the instructions under the hood read 50 hours for the first change. After I went to the dealer for a grease gun and grease for the wheels was the first time I was told it needs an oil change after 8 hours. It currently has 26 hours on it and it will be getting it's first oil change, so question is what kind of potential damage could have occurred or is there any great reason for that concern.
There’s no cause for concern. It’s just an “ideal type scenario”. Don’t worry about it. Change it, and ride on!
The filter will stop any debris from getting to the engine. I wouldn't worry about it.
Make you a Drain Pan out of Aluminum Fold for Pulling out Oil Filter, I use the Same One Over and Over....
Read your manual again! When checking the oil, don't screw the dip stick down. 13:00
Never did get that...if you don't screw it down...you don't get an accurate reading...plus you gotta start machine after putting the right amount of oil in it...let it run a few minutes...then turn off let it sit for a few minutes ...then check the oil after the oil filter has been filled...i always fill the filter first.
@@steverugerguy9606For my machine, the correct procedure is described once in the manual and also on the dipstick itself. Starting the machine to pull the oil in, yes, I agree and do that every time.
@@producerk8247 ok...thanks
@@steverugerguy9606They say turn it counter clockwise until it just clicks , sits on top of the threads to check oil .
Glad to report the X350 is still going strong with just a little over 100 hours 🙌🏻
Check out the 100 hour service interval here 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
2018 John Deere X350 100 hour service interval th-cam.com/video/-8IyPuIPoSE/w-d-xo.html
Right on. Just did the 100 hr. service on mine as well. Zero issues. 2017 X350.
how u like the jd oil ur machine still running good
After 6 years and 320 hours, it’s finally starting to give me an issue. The deck belt keeps breaking and John Deere wants $90 per belt. You can get them aftermarket on Amazon for $30 though. I’m not sure what’s causing this. I’ll update when I figure it out
@@Outdoors-ty8hp hope u figure it out bro
Need to invest into a bumper it will save you a hood. I polk a hole in my filter to drain it then take it off not as messy
There's a few sellers on eBay that sell ones with a 1" or 2" receiver on them too (bumper) I've mounted a 2" receiver on the back of my X350 and it works great for moving my utility trailer from the back of the property to where my truck is (or for hay rides in the fall). As far as not being messy with the filter - if you lower your deck you can get most shallow oil pans underneath the frame - just don't forget to set the deck height back up or you'll butcher your next lawn ;-)
Our 10 year old mower blew up the other day. Honestly, I was happy! Nothing but deck problems for 4 years. I’m the one who mows here, so I’m looking at this particular model hoping to get a better piece of equipment than a Lowe’s mower. Are you still happy with it?
Yes. I am still quite pleased with it. Has 100 hours on it now. The blades aren’t the best quality from the factory. I’m constantly replacing/sharpening them but the get the job done. Not the most cleanest cut out there, but still looks good. I think you’ll be satisfied . You could also consider looking at the hustler raptor SD series. It’s a zero turn for around $4000.
I was about to go and buy this one until you mentioned the seat not being comfy. Thats a big deal to me , being old and having surgeries make a big difference
Well I really am glad you took the time to watch the video , but here’s the thing. the seat isn’t the most comfortable one out there, it’s not painful or miserable by any means. I highly encourage you to test one at the dealer before making up your mind. Also, if you look over the tractor and decide you like it , I’m sure you could have the dealer install the larger more comfortable one at little to no charge , use it as a negotiating tool .
X350 hydrostatic trans a closed system?
Rather slap-dash way of changing oil. Need to remove the dipstick to allow oil to fully drain from crankcase. When checking the oil level on this model you do NOT screw the dipstick in but rather just insert and not screw in, else it will read high level. And, the book says to START with 1.8 quarts, not just dump in 2 quarts and call it good enough. I have both an S240 and an X350 and both are great machines.
Well they don’t call me ol dash slapper for nothin
First oil change is not due till 100 hours. The easy change oil you are referring to is on the E series which features the 30 second oil change system.
First oil change according to John Deere’s manual is approx 10 hours. X series mowers have tooless oil changes , thanks for watching
@@Outdoors-ty8hp Which manual are you seeing this? My manual says change oil every 100 hours or annually. My dealer didn't say anything about changing oil after 10 hours. I'm curious because I'm at 14 hours on my X350 and wasn't planning on changing the oil. TIA
Bryan Valentine under my hood . It says Intial service 10 hours then every 100 hours. You’ll need to change it now. The motor is breaking in therefore producing small metal shavings. You don’t want to leave that in there. I change mine every 50 hrs with synthetic because I’m cutting 12 yards a week with it .
Alright thanks. I have a 19' model, I wonder if that's the difference.
Bryan Valentine check under the hood. Mine has a sticker with service intervals
"Calls for 1.8qts, we're gonna go ahead and put a full 2 in it though" *checks oil after filling* "It's a bit high"
Better to have to much then not enough grandma always said
@@Outdoors-ty8hp please don't do that, too much oil could flood the head. then, you will have a dead engine. thanks for sharing ,good info ,nice video. wish you doing well with your business,and lots luck on your new machine.
Thank you for the great video. I am considering the John Deere Z345R (zero turn), S240, and X350 as I am now mowing with a push mower and my yard is bigger than a city block. I am heading down to the dealership on Wednesday to test drive and check out prices. This will be my first lawn tractor because we moved into a farm a year ago. I was leaning on the X350 but now have second thoughts about the S240 after watching your video. My yard is mostly flat with a bit of an incline on one side. Do you know if a S240 does incline as well as the X340?
Considering it’s the same motor and trans, I’d say it probably handles it good. But it weighs less. And weight helps traction . So the 240 is probably good going up hills but the 350 is better cause it’s gotta little bit more weight to it
Nice vid! Just purchased the x350. Mowed one time so far.I mowed with it it at bout 3/4 throttle.Do you go full throttle from day one? Or do you give a lil break in time?
Brad MoJeepJl .its air cooled, always full throttle.
Flying Bob thank you.This is the first riding mower I’ve ever had.I have had used ones,just didn’t want to tear it up on second mow 😂thanks again
Ever think of cleaning the debris off your deck?
Never
Ok. Let it hold water and rust.
Jerry Utz thankyou, I will
Have you experienced condensation forming on the inside of the gas gage window?
Dan Pastrick yes. But it goes away. Doesn’t bother me.
I agree on the seat. It does not feel natural to me. My old X255 had a much better and more comfortable seat.
Your key is gonna bend in about 2 months if you leave those 2 pounds of other keys on it
Try using an old rag (not you mother in law ) under the filter to catch the filter oil.
But Is there a reason as to why I couldn’t use her ?
Thanks for sharing. Curious what ramps you used to get the tractor in the truck - may need to go that way myself. Mine gets delivered Tuesday :)
Shawn P www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/reese-towpower-94-in-arched-ramp-1500-lb-pair?cm_vc=-10005
They work great. I have a pair of straight ones but the deck hits so make sure to get the arched kind
Thanks buddy! :)
Shawn P no worries !
Read the dipstick clearly printed Don't tread in for correct oil level reading.
They say turn it counter clockwise until it just clicks , sits on top of the threads to check oil .
Which transmission does it have?
K46 :/
Still happy to report I’ve had 150 trouble free hours out of it . Hopefully that’ll continue .
@@Outdoors-ty8hp should be fine....but I would change the oil in it now....and every 150-200 hours..using 5w50 or 15w50 synthetic motor oil....tuff torq recommends their 5w50 oil....but I am going to use 15w50 mobil 1 in mine....tuff torq seems to be fine with 15w50...i do live in tn so not much of a winter....also I have an older john deere...home depot special...L120 20hp briggs...it has 430 hours on it....doing great so far...i bought it used with 382 on it...going to change the oil in the tranny this week....you have to take mine completely out and drain out the fill hole cuz JD says non servicable....yours may be different you mite have drain and fill plugs...take care.
This is a video on how NOT to change your oil.
I think so much of your comment , I’m going to pin it atop for all to see. But only for awhile. There will be another lucky commenter to gain this seat sometime in the future.
@@Outdoors-ty8hp
Awesome, keep your guns lubed! And MAGA!
Some of the stock filters are put on with an air gun so 'hand tight' is a joke. But once off, a Fram or Supertech 3614 will fit and has twice the filter media inside. easier to remove next time as well. This is an 'air cooled' engine so 10w-40 would be better but synthetic at least.
Stay away from Fram filters. 10W40 is for Diesel.
@@gordbaker896 I agree,I'll never put a frame filter on anything. Air cooled engines run hotter than liquid cooled,so I always buy 10w30 just for lawn equipment, whether its Briggs and Stratton oil,john deere,etc.
Its liquid cooled there's a radiator and fan between the back tires.
King Hoffbeers the fan you see between the rear tires is part of the transmission. The engine is air cooled.
@@davemiller3027 thank you after I commented I double checked and you are correct thanks for the reply 😁👍👍
Put foil on that shit then remove the oil filter. You’re welcome.
S240 is the same shit and $600 less
Weak transaxel. I recommend not to purchase!
my 2016 t1900 craftsman is better
for crying out loud! speak up you are mumbling
For crying out loud it Was the A/C unit on the house drowning me out at times.
@@Outdoors-ty8hp if you are going to make a video watched by others just make sure that before you publish it, that its perfect. Otherwise its a waste of space and time.
@@VK7AM duly noted. I’ll probably go ahead and delete my whole channel since it doesn’t measure up to your expectations of perfection.
@@Outdoors-ty8hp Not a bad idea
@@Outdoors-ty8hp Sound was ok for me. Thanks for posting.
the john deere x350 is garbage. NOT heavy duty
105 hours on mine. Love it. Thanks for watching
116 hours on mine and I've put it through hell and back with no issues. Always starts easy mows steep hills with ease and pulls tons of wood no problem.
Snail5341.....Obviously you are not an owner or a buyer of an X350, just a troll or you would have more to say about why you say it is garbage and not heavy duty. Please state your reasons and experience with the machine so that we may all know what you are talking about. Talk is cheap w/o facts and documentations. Bring it on! We are all adults and want to hear your expert opinion.
K-46 Tuff Torque Transmission. Piece of junk for this tractor. Might as well get a Husqvarna!
X370 uses the K57 a litte beefier but still./// for 4K??? Not!
100 hours on it now. Zero problems so far knock on wood. Still have 4 years left on warranty. No big deal to swap out transmission if it ever dies. If I can get 800 hours out of the trans I’ll be happy. If it goes bad after warranty I’ll throw another one in there. Thanks for watching
My LT160 with a k46 has 400 hours and is 15 years old. 0 problems.