Excellent video. I have a 2008 Dixie Chopper with ZT--2800 Hydro Gears. The local mower shop wanted $175 to change the fluid in them. I followed this video (almost) to the letter. However, I did jack the mower up, put two jack stands under it, and removed the wheels (About a 30 second job with an impact wrench) for easier access. The vent bolts needed a 1/4 in Allen wrench to be removed. they were really tight so had to use a short bar (A deep socket) on the Allen wrench. The filters were also extremely tight as they were the factory installed filters (The mower has 200 hours and the fluid was quite dark. It ws supposed to be changed at 100 hrs). but other than that pretty much the same. I'm 72 years old, so took me a little longer than 45 minutes for the whole job! Thanks so much for the video
Excellent video. I decided to change my hydro oil after I discovered my hydro cross brace and 3 of 6 hydro brackets had failed. Very easy to follow. I used Amsoil 20W50 hydro fluid (which was recommended for my Hustler SD).
I bought my mower used from the previous home owner and with about 430 hours on it now decided to do the hydro oil and filter change. Your video made it easy, well easier anyway. My overflow plugs were 1/4" allen heads and a real bear to get to, but I had some allen socket heads that saved the day. I was pleased to see the old oil pretty clean. Also, maybe I missed it, but I had to either jumper my seat out or sit on it to do the purge, otherwise the motor died when I took it out of park. Thanks again for your help!
Thank you for the video, about 140 hrs in with my raptor, and the other day the pneumatic tube that the adjusting bars screw into fell off on the right side... stared moving real fast on one side! -- easy screw back in... but then a day later, after about an hour the machine slowed way down. When I was blowing off the grass to put in the garage he wouldn't move at all, but then slowly something kicked in and it moved into the garage. No idea what it is, didn't look last night, but just watching your video's given me a lot of info on what to look at. Bought two filters too, and I'll get the mobile next time I'm in town. Thanks again! Now to go see what it might be...
Great video, helped me out on my 2012 exmark quest s. Same setup except for the skid bar that has to be removed on mine and the vent bolt at the top of the hydros takes a 6mm Allen wrench to remove. Great job. You saved me a few bucks on having somebody else do it.
577 Jersey thank you for that video so much I got the same lawnmower so now I know how to do that and you got the same problem that I do you're always tearing up your Harbor Freight gloves have a good day and thanks for all the videos you put on CZcams
Love the sound effects! Good vid, just purchased a hustler Sunday. It's was used, about 11 years old and no rust on it at all. I'm super excited, I was raised up with ztr's. My dad gave his scag walk behind to use for my house, been having it for about 10. And now I got a riding ZTR, something about a man and his toys lol. Can't wait to get into so the maintenance. Thank you for the vid, be blessed.
@@577buttfan so I just got home and find out the I have a fastrack mini and I don't have a hydraulic oil reservoir. My gears are in a housing. Any suggestion on how to drain the oil?
Thank you SO much!!!! My son and I were able to get the hydro oil and filters changed for the first time today. Perfect step by step clear instructions!
Awesome video!! Thank you! One thing I did was take my wheels off and the filters are a lot easier to change. After I capped the overfill plugs I put the wheels back on and then purged the system.
Thanks for the in depth video. The only thing I did different was to take the wheels off so I could access the filters better. My manual also recommended 20w 50 so that's what I put back in mine.
@@tdj8686 I unplugged them all and made a short jumper wire with two male spade connectors and plugged those into the harness plugs so the mower will still start with the switches bypassed.
my bro came up with came up with a mod that really brother did his thing & on the kawi,, boy since this mower is below u, i am out,,we just bought another 1, because, im helping 1 18 old young man, get into the bus,, stay cool, im out
Excellent video on the hydro oil change been a little over a year thinking about buying that hustler brand mower your video may be the deal maker...looks like a good mower..thanks for the video BaaBaaBaa”
Hustler recommends to do the first transmission oil change at 75 hours. Than every 200 hours after that or once a year. I tell people just do it every 200 hours. You hit every note tho. Good job.
Great video! I am in the process of replacing all the transmission mounts on this same model! I hate to say it but you have the same bad mounts mine has. Watch out for that cross bar between both hydrostatic. The welds brake and so do the bolts. I just spent 349.00 for both fans and all new beefed up mounts. Less than 200 hours on the machine!
I upgraded mine to the newer bracket a while ago and just keep them snugged up every time I'm done mowing and I haven't had a problem thanks for the comment.
I purchased the 2017 model 60" raptor sd last year. after throwing and cutting two drive belts I was informed by a local dealer that the raptors have a problem with the bolts that hold the hydro drives to the mower(1 on front and rear of each drive) bolts loosen or shear off causing pumps to tilt and throw the belt. best to check tightness every few mows. also they have a newer updated bracket available that bridges(supports) the drives together! taking mine to get bolts and bracket replaced by Hustler. Just FYI
Instead of removing those impossible vent plugs I used a hand vac to fill the system, similar to vacuum filling a cooling or brake system. I filled the overflow tank with my M1, put my vacuum over the neck, and pulled enough air out to slightly dimple in the sides of the tank and to hear a few glugs of air being drawn up though the hoses and into the tank. then remove the vacuum and woosh.... the fluid in the tank gets sucks into the transmissions. Fill the tank again and repeat. It took about 6 cycles of this and the hydros were full.
Kremerneon I had a buddy try that and it was a big dick around ..could get all the air out of system but if it worked for you cool beans..the plugs aint that bad too deal with. Thanks for watching.
Hustler service manual says 5-6 times back and forth on handles with hydros released, then 5-6 times with hydros locked. 20W-50 oil is more common. Good video.
Yeah,synthetic is a much better choice,I hardly listen to manufacture because they want things to fail so there service department will make the needed money.Thanks for watching!!
@@577buttfan I have an x one. Manual say use 20w 50 oil I was told to use 5w 50 5w 5p seems to be harder to track down and way more expensive. I'm thinking hustler tell you to use crap oil so it fails. Is this also your opinion? Would you recommend 5w 50?
@@truthpursuit8 I would put the Mobile one in there no doubt,thats what all the commercial mowers use and they go 500 hours between changes.The only difference with the Synthetic is a better additive package,more lubricity,and heat wont effect it..its better oil in every way.
Great video. A couple questions. 1. Without filming, how long of a job is this? 2. Do you ever tow with mower using a pull behind cart for gravel, mulch, or brush and if so how does it do?
Thanks man!! This job would take the average joe about 45 minutes,only reason being the oil moves so slow from the reservoir into the pumps and it was a hot day. as for towing,I know of a guy who towed a bagger behind a mower with identical pumps for 1400 hours so you should be good to go.Just don't go crazy up and down hills :)
Definitely helped me out, never would have attempted this if it wasn't for this video. Thanks. Did you put that heat shield on there and does it keep your left and right rear hydro pump brackets from breaking?
Its not that bad of a job now was it lol. The heat shield works great for not scorching the grass when you stop.For the pump brackets I got the upgrade bracket from Hustler and used grade 8 bolts then double lock nutted or use blue loctite,you should be fine.450 hours and going strong! Thanks for coming along!!!!
Also, I can't find anywhere on the best way to replace the Fuel evaporation system filter and from what the manual says this needs to be done at 100 hours (or 1 year), which I am fast approaching miles wise and am 2.5 years into my mower
Well done. Followed each video segment and had no problems. I was able to poor 4 qts of oil so both pumps filled almost equally. Did you put any antiseize on plugs? I didn't. Took me 45 minutes to complete watching video and waiting for oil to fill pumps. Thanks for video.
Hi,I’m glad the video helped you out! I just snugged up the plugs without any anti seize but that would have been a good idea since I’m going 500 hours this time. Thanks for the positive comment!
I just got this mower from a family member who didn’t have the Manuel for it, my question is how often or after how many hours do you change the hydro filter and fluid
Just brought a hustler lie yours and it was pulling hard to the right after looking into it discovered the the drive straight bracket the the levers Connect has the top bolt and the the side bolt.. well my left one is gone so the right stop just about a 1/8”-1/4” from the frame and then the left goes all the way to the frame so it goes a little further than the right one. If I take the right bracket off it cause any problems?
You can try I'm not sure,I had to grind away some of my frame so the levers would travel all the way,but that was from worn out parts as I have over 600 hours on mine.
Very helpful video, thanks! You filled in a bunch of gaps in the manual (I own a Big Dog Alpha MP ... essentially the same mower). Question: I know a synthetic oil is going to be more stable so would support a longer service interval, but what about the filters? Any concerns about running them for an extended interval?
Thanks man,after seeing how clean the oil came out I don't have any concerns,also pumps have zero combustion carbon like an engine so oil doesn't get contaminated as bad..if at all maybe some minor metal shavings.
Excellent video!! Couple questions.....Just bought a 60" Hustler Raptor SD with The Kawasaki motor. Are you saying in your intro that hustler says to use conventional 20/50 but they use 15/50 synthetic in their commercial line? Do they use the same hydros in their commercial line? Also, have you found that the hour meter counts time when the ignition is left on and the engine is not running?? Also, do you think the Hustler have more slop in the belts running vrs other zero turn mowers? Thanks in advance!!
Hustler uses synthetic in their commercial line and the pumps are bigger but same material,I been using synthetic in them for over 200 hours no issues,dealer also said it was fine,yes the hour meter clocks with key on,I changed mine out to a Husqvarna meter and i believe it doesn't now,no the belts are snug on this machine but the tensioner, spring is known to break and the clips that connect it to deck from normal wear.
I need my ass kicked. I’m at 56 hrs and haven’t done my first oil change yet on my brand new hustler. I cut soo much grass it’s hard to catch up. Your videos are most definitely educational for me. Just got through watching the one about springs, I ordered mine today. All you need is a drone and will be brothers 😁😁😁
I see it’s been a while jus hoping for a comment back. I following this video to the second with my mower it’s a fast trak. Used mobile one and everything, only thing is when I put the mower on the ground the left wheel will not move. And I have checked the valve multiple times. Should I add more oil?
I have a question not directly related to the fluid replacement that I was curious if you would know the answer too. My mower has always veered a little to the left and backed to the right if I have both levels all the way forward or backwards, respectively. However, after the transmission change it seems a little more prevalent than before. The only think I did differnet from you is my left top port to the transmissions bold was an allen wrench so it was hard to access. In order to get to it I unscrewed underneath the seat the rod that attaches to the back part onf the lever (think called the damper rod) so it would lie down some and allow me to get access to the port. Everything sounds normal when running but I didn’t know if there is some type of adjustment I can do or is this the expected pattern of mowing for a zero-turn. Roughly what the spacing is from the front end if I want it to go straight when fully engaged forward is the left handle fully forward and the right handle is hy roughly 1/8-1/4 of an inch from all the way forward
Hey there. Great, informative video. If I don't have anything to lift the rear and have the tires spin freely, can the purging be done while the tires are on the ground and just go forward and backward 8 times? Thanks
I would think but you will have to roll it..get a buddy too help you pick up the rear and kick a block of wood under it..there is always a way you could even use a 2x4 and a cinder block band make a fulcrum.
Great video! Followed it easily. However, it didn't solve my problem. Belt is fine and the tires spin freely when the mower is jacked up after purging, but when on the ground she hardly moves. When she does, after being warmed up a bit, it's very very slow and sort of choppy. Guessing the whole pump is shot???
If you follow the directions properly and closed your valves's after you were finished I'm afraid your pumps may be damaged. They should be under warranty if you have less than three hundred hours.
also i put in one quart of oil so far in the reservoir and it is just sitting there not draining into the pumps, any suggestions i have a rapture sd54 with a kawasaki engine
good video and I have the same Hustler mode like your and I seen other videos but not as helpful as yousl but the only difference is mine on one side I use a L wrench and the other side I use a sacket. Do you why is that?
Been jumping through videos for info on the hour meter "oil hourglass". Can it be reset for each engine oil change? (yep, I know I'm on a vid. for the hydro change).
Nice vid I bought a used 60 with 27 hours And have 50 hrs now and just noticed the reservoir is empty. Hmm Added some oil and going to do the purge procedure that you demonstrated. My question is if any damage occurred if air got into the system ? Thanks Preston Orlando Fl
I think you are fine. If air got into the pumps they would make alot of whinning noise..just put an inch or so in resivoir and do the purge I bet you will see the level drop a bit.
@@ZPrezton my buddy had one that was empty too and he never added any oil. It's really only an over flow cause when it gets hot I see my level go up quite a bit. Take care my friend glad I could help a little😎
Outstanding video. THANK YOU. I have the exact mower and this helps GREATLY....BUMP BUMP!
Haha,glad I could help ya man!!!
Appreciate this style video! Bite size pieces with good pause places, great attitude. Thanks 577- Jersey. Boom boom..
Excellent video. I have a 2008 Dixie Chopper with ZT--2800 Hydro Gears. The local mower shop wanted $175 to change the fluid in them. I followed this video (almost) to the letter. However, I did jack the mower up, put two jack stands under it, and removed the wheels (About a 30 second job with an impact wrench) for easier access. The vent bolts needed a 1/4 in Allen wrench to be removed. they were really tight so had to use a short bar (A deep socket) on the Allen wrench. The filters were also extremely tight as they were the factory installed filters (The mower has 200 hours and the fluid was quite dark. It ws supposed to be changed at 100 hrs). but other than that pretty much the same. I'm 72 years old, so took me a little longer than 45 minutes for the whole job! Thanks so much for the video
Excellent video. I decided to change my hydro oil after I discovered my hydro cross brace and 3 of 6 hydro brackets had failed. Very easy to follow. I used Amsoil 20W50 hydro fluid (which was recommended for my Hustler SD).
Thanks so much, you've helped me shaved off hours of back pains looking for the freaking holes
No problem and you're welcome I'm glad I could help a little have a great weekend :-)
Thanks ! Saved me a lot of problems. And prob. hydro pump damage! Great video. The owners manual sure left out a WHOLE LOT of info.
I bought my mower used from the previous home owner and with about 430 hours on it now decided to do the hydro oil and filter change. Your video made it easy, well easier anyway. My overflow plugs were 1/4" allen heads and a real bear to get to, but I had some allen socket heads that saved the day. I was pleased to see the old oil pretty clean. Also, maybe I missed it, but I had to either jumper my seat out or sit on it to do the purge, otherwise the motor died when I took it out of park. Thanks again for your help!
Oh yeah bro all my switches are bypasses..glad I could help a bit.
Great Video. Enjoyed watching you work. Very thorough and well thought out. You are a true engineer. You saved me lots of time.
Thanks,so glad I helped you!!!!
Thank you for the video, about 140 hrs in with my raptor, and the other day the pneumatic tube that the adjusting bars screw into fell off on the right side... stared moving real fast on one side! -- easy screw back in... but then a day later, after about an hour the machine slowed way down. When I was blowing off the grass to put in the garage he wouldn't move at all, but then slowly something kicked in and it moved into the garage. No idea what it is, didn't look last night, but just watching your video's given me a lot of info on what to look at. Bought two filters too, and I'll get the mobile next time I'm in town. Thanks again! Now to go see what it might be...
Make sure you really go over every nut and bolt on these,the QC is pretty crappy from what i heard.
Thank you for saving me a ton of money! Used your video last year. Still running like a champ!
Awesome!!! Keep mowing!!!!
577- thank you thank you very much! Outstanding
Great video, helped me out on my 2012 exmark quest s. Same setup except for the skid bar that has to be removed on mine and the vent bolt at the top of the hydros takes a 6mm Allen wrench to remove. Great job. You saved me a few bucks on having somebody else do it.
577 Jersey thank you for that video so much I got the same lawnmower so now I know how to do that and you got the same problem that I do you're always tearing up your Harbor Freight gloves have a good day and thanks for all the videos you put on CZcams
Love the sound effects! Good vid, just purchased a hustler Sunday. It's was used, about 11 years old and no rust on it at all. I'm super excited, I was raised up with ztr's. My dad gave his scag walk behind to use for my house, been having it for about 10. And now I got a riding ZTR, something about a man and his toys lol. Can't wait to get into so the maintenance. Thank you for the vid, be blessed.
No prob man glad you liked it brother! God Bless America!!!
@@577buttfan so I just got home and find out the I have a fastrack mini and I don't have a hydraulic oil reservoir. My gears are in a housing. Any suggestion on how to drain the oil?
No need for apologizing you did great with this production. The information was presented in a thorough manner and you got er dun! Nice work!
Thanks a bunch brother glad I could help!!!
That is an excellent step by step tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to make it clear!
Haha,no problem!!
Great video 👍
I've got 44 hrs on my 54"SDX raptor and the season is approaching here in the middle of the USA
I got 310 on mine,thanks for watching brother have a great season!!!!
From a philly guy to a Jersey guy you're the man Keep up the good work
Thank you brother thank you!!!
Thank you SO much!!!! My son and I were able to get the hydro oil and filters changed for the first time today. Perfect step by step clear instructions!
Haha, glad I could help brother!!!
577 Jersey Customs Adventures Actually it's sister. Instructions so good even a girl can follow them. :)
@@lturner9261 My sister!!! Im so glad I could help ya!!
Happy mowing mate!!
Bump bump!!
Awesome video!! Thank you! One thing I did was take my wheels off and the filters are a lot easier to change. After I capped the overfill plugs I put the wheels back on and then purged the system.
Yeah everything's easier with the wheels off on this mower.. thanks for stopping by :-)
Thanks Jersey,
I watched all your videos on your experience with the Raptor SD last year before I bought mine. Awesome videos sir!
Thanks so much man it's a great mower!! Easy to work on and cheap parts!!!
@@577buttfan could you recommend a good replacement blade? The original ones are about at the end of their life. I’ve sharpened them several times.
@@johnanderson3405 Yes XHT blades on eBay.
www.ebay.com/itm/3-REPL-XHT-HD-USA-BLADES-EXCEL-HUSTLER-797696-601124-54-RAPTOR-SD-FASTRAK-X-/121750425758?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249
thanks for the how to on the hydro system service. saved me $180.00! and didnt have to give up my mower for a week or two
Glad I could help.
Thanks for the positive comment👍
Thanks for the in depth video. The only thing I did different was to take the wheels off so I could access the filters better. My manual also recommended 20w 50 so that's what I put back in mine.
No prob Tim..glad I could help!!!
Glad to see someone else bypassed that seat switch 👍🏽. All of mine are done, that was the first thing I did when I got it home.
Yeah,they annoy the shit outta me!!
Thanks for the comment!!
How do you do that? Just unplug it?
@@tdj8686 I unplugged them all and made a short jumper wire with two male spade connectors and plugged those into the harness plugs so the mower will still start with the switches bypassed.
Thank you, your instructional style of makes it very easy to follow along. Bump, bump...
Bump bump,thanks for watching Gerry!!!!! Glad i could help a bit :)
You do awesome work man, especially when you're holding a camera and wrenching one handed. Nice job
Thanks 👍
Thanks mate I'm from Australia and you helped me change my hydro drive oil.
Really bro,thats awesome!! This is by far the best way!!! Bump bump!!!
Tried your service method on my fastrak today. It worked out great.👍
Walter
Awesome,glad too hear that!!
Bump bump!!!
Another great video , 577 you are the man, thank you for your info, Stay cool!
my bro came up with came up with a mod that really brother did his thing & on the kawi,, boy since this mower is below u, i am out,,we just bought another 1, because, im helping 1 18 old young man, get into the bus,, stay cool, im out
Absolutely great video showing this procedure!!!!1
Thanks man!!!
Glad I could help y'all!!!
Thanks for the help, great video. This wasn't an easy job, your video helped immensely!
Great to hear!
You did a great job. Very helpful! Thanks.
Awesome video. Thanks man. Only trouble was trying to get plugs back in with my big hands.
Thanks a million brother...I'm gonna find for my buddy.. I preciate the video 👍 it's very helpful ✌️***ole country boy from perryville Missouri***
So good service !
Excellent video!!!!👍🏾
Awesome video!! Saved me lots of money instead of taking to dealer!! Thanks brother!!
Its an old video but glad you liked it man!
Thanks so much for this video !! Just what I needed .
Very helpful video brother thanks!
This is exactly what I need. Great video .
Thanks man.
Glad I could help!
Excellent video on the hydro oil change been a little over a year thinking about buying that hustler brand mower your video may be the deal maker...looks like a good mower..thanks for the video
BaaBaaBaa”
richly mann your welcome..it's a great mower I have 300 hours on it now with very minor issues👍
That was super clear and helpful. Thank you!!!
Haha I try thank you!!!
very helpful! thankyou for making this
Brandon Lewandowski no prob bro glad I could help.
Thanks for watching man😎👍
Hustler recommends to do the first transmission oil change at 75 hours. Than every 200 hours after that or once a year. I tell people just do it every 200 hours. You hit every note tho. Good job.
John Huss yes every 200 if dino oil is used.
Every 500 with mobile 1.
Nice job brother
Thankyou for the info 577 jersey.👍
No problem Walter,thanks for stopping by my friend!!
Stay tuned for the 600+hour review of this machine bump bump!!
Thanks Bro. Excellent vid.
Your welcome man,have a super mowing season brother!!!
Thank you brother have a blessed day you were great help stay safe with this virus going around.
Thanks William,you too!!
The Virus made in a lab and released by United Nations and sponsored by Bill Gates.
Thank you for the video, it helped me solve a problem with my SD!
Glad i could help ya bro!!
Nice video. Very helpful.
That guitar riff to start the video 🤘
Thanks brother! Very thorough..
Anytime my man,glad i could help out some!!
Have a great season!
Good job!
Great video thanks for the help !!!
Josh Myers no problem Josh
Great video thanks for keeping me from going to the dealer
No problem Big Al!!
Thanks for stopping by and have a Happy New year!!
Huge help! Thanks man!
Cheers to you man 🍻🍻🍻. Many thanks for this awesome video it’s a huge help. Thumbs up 👍
Glad it helped its such an old video lol :)
Great video! I am in the process of replacing all the transmission mounts on this same model! I hate to say it but you have the same bad mounts mine has. Watch out for that cross bar between both hydrostatic. The welds brake and so do the bolts. I just spent 349.00 for both fans and all new beefed up mounts. Less than 200 hours on the machine!
I upgraded mine to the newer bracket a while ago and just keep them snugged up every time I'm done mowing and I haven't had a problem thanks for the comment.
Great job.!!!!
Thanks man!!!
Enjoy!!!
Great info, thanks man
I purchased the 2017 model 60" raptor sd last year. after throwing and cutting two drive belts I was informed by a local dealer that the raptors have a problem with the bolts that hold the hydro drives to the mower(1 on front and rear of each drive) bolts loosen or shear off causing pumps to tilt and throw the belt. best to check tightness every few mows. also they have a newer updated bracket available that bridges(supports) the drives together! taking mine to get bolts and bracket replaced by Hustler. Just FYI
Oh yeah I got my new bracket it's very solid.thx
Great video, thanks! 👍
Thanks for info now I’m confident to do mine.
Awesome,glad I can help ya bro!!!
There is no such thing as a good camera angle under a ztr lol Great video brother! She is sounding good!
Very good step by step
Video. Well done, thank you! Bump. Bump.
Glad it was helpful!
Good job Jersey
kountryestates thanks man☺
thanks for reposting buddy👍
Instead of removing those impossible vent plugs I used a hand vac to fill the system, similar to vacuum filling a cooling or brake system. I filled the overflow tank with my M1, put my vacuum over the neck, and pulled enough air out to slightly dimple in the sides of the tank and to hear a few glugs of air being drawn up though the hoses and into the tank. then remove the vacuum and woosh.... the fluid in the tank gets sucks into the transmissions. Fill the tank again and repeat. It took about 6 cycles of this and the hydros were full.
Kremerneon I had a buddy try that and it was a big dick around ..could get all the air out of system but if it worked for you cool beans..the plugs aint that bad too deal with.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks Jersey, time to order my filters.
Thomas Bolyard no problem brother..the video will be here for you to look into anytime 😎👍
Hustler service manual says 5-6 times back and forth on handles with hydros released, then 5-6 times with hydros locked. 20W-50 oil is more common. Good video.
Yeah,synthetic is a much better choice,I hardly listen to manufacture because they want things to fail so there service department will make the needed money.Thanks for watching!!
@@577buttfan I have an x one. Manual say use 20w 50 oil I was told to use 5w 50 5w 5p seems to be harder to track down and way more expensive. I'm thinking hustler tell you to use crap oil so it fails. Is this also your opinion? Would you recommend 5w 50?
@@truthpursuit8 I would put the Mobile one in there no doubt,thats what all the commercial mowers use and they go 500 hours between changes.The only difference with the Synthetic is a better additive package,more lubricity,and heat wont effect it..its better oil in every way.
@@truthpursuit8 Wal-Mart has the mobile one 5/50
@@577buttfan I'm in Australia bit far to travel for oil hahahhh. Out of curiosity how much is it do you know?
That oil looks clean brother
Yeah it always comes out clean has dual filters and zero carbon just high pressure gearbox so the viscosity does degrade over time
Great video. A couple questions.
1. Without filming, how long of a job is this?
2. Do you ever tow with mower using a pull behind cart for gravel, mulch, or brush and if so how does it do?
Thanks man!!
This job would take the average joe about 45 minutes,only reason being the oil moves so slow from the reservoir into the pumps and it was a hot day.
as for towing,I know of a guy who towed a bagger behind a mower with identical pumps for 1400 hours so you should be good to go.Just don't go crazy up and down hills :)
Thanks man! Good learn
I made a mess but we got it done lol!!
Great video! I’m fixin to do the first service (75 hr) on my Fastrax SDX. Dealer charged $58 for the two filters. ☹️
I paid around $22 on ebay for those,glad you liked the video man!!
Definitely helped me out, never would have attempted this if it wasn't for this video. Thanks. Did you put that heat shield on there and does it keep your left and right rear hydro pump brackets from breaking?
Its not that bad of a job now was it lol.
The heat shield works great for not scorching the grass when you stop.For the pump brackets I got the upgrade bracket from Hustler and used grade 8 bolts then double lock nutted or use blue loctite,you should be fine.450 hours and going strong!
Thanks for coming along!!!!
That Mobil 1 15w50 is actually really good for air cooled motors like that Kawasaki.
The shell rotella t6 full synthetic is even better :)
Also, I can't find anywhere on the best way to replace the Fuel evaporation system filter and from what the manual says this needs to be done at 100 hours (or 1 year), which I am fast approaching miles wise and am 2.5 years into my mower
Very helpful, thanks
Your welcome John,glad you liked it!!
Well done. Followed each video segment and had no problems. I was able to poor 4 qts of oil so both pumps filled almost equally. Did you put any antiseize on plugs?
I didn't.
Took me 45 minutes to complete watching video and waiting for oil to fill pumps. Thanks for video.
Hi,I’m glad the video helped you out!
I just snugged up the plugs without any anti seize but that would have been a good idea since I’m going 500 hours this time.
Thanks for the positive comment!
I just got this mower from a family member who didn’t have the Manuel for it, my question is how often or after how many hours do you change the hydro filter and fluid
I would do it after the first 75 hours then every 500 hours if you use Mobile One or 250 hours if you use standard conventional 20/50.
Just brought a hustler lie yours and it was pulling hard to the right after looking into it discovered the the drive straight bracket the the levers Connect has the top bolt and the the side bolt.. well my left one is gone so the right stop just about a 1/8”-1/4” from the frame and then the left goes all the way to the frame so it goes a little further than the right one. If I take the right bracket off it cause any problems?
You can try I'm not sure,I had to grind away some of my frame so the levers would travel all the way,but that was from worn out parts as I have over 600 hours on mine.
Thank you very helpful
Glad I could help bro!!
Very helpful video, thanks! You filled in a bunch of gaps in the manual (I own a Big Dog Alpha MP ... essentially the same mower). Question: I know a synthetic oil is going to be more stable so would support a longer service interval, but what about the filters? Any concerns about running them for an extended interval?
Thanks man,after seeing how clean the oil came out I don't have any concerns,also pumps have zero combustion carbon like an engine so oil doesn't get contaminated as bad..if at all maybe some minor metal shavings.
That's great to hear - thanks for the follow-up, and I'll make sure to keep an eye open for more videos from you.
Excellent video!! Couple questions.....Just bought a 60" Hustler Raptor SD with The Kawasaki motor. Are you saying in your intro that hustler says to use conventional 20/50 but they use 15/50 synthetic in their commercial line? Do they use the same hydros in their commercial line? Also, have you found that the hour meter counts time when the ignition is left on and the engine is not running?? Also, do you think the Hustler have more slop in the belts running vrs other zero turn mowers? Thanks in advance!!
Hustler uses synthetic in their commercial line and the pumps are bigger but same material,I been using synthetic in them for over 200 hours no issues,dealer also said it was fine,yes the hour meter clocks with key on,I changed mine out to a Husqvarna meter and i believe it doesn't now,no the belts are snug on this machine but the tensioner, spring is known to break and the clips that connect it to deck from normal wear.
Thanks for the quick reply! Keep the great Hustler vids coming!
@@577buttfan
great video! I have a hustler trimstar 36" walk behind how much hydro oil I need to do the oil change?
I'm not familiar with that mower I would call the dealer and ask or look be it up in the service manual.
Thanks for watching!!
How’s it holding up with the
15w 50? The manual recommends only sae 20w-50 and that’s what I was going to use until I saw your video thanks!
I need my ass kicked. I’m at 56 hrs and haven’t done my first oil change yet on my brand new hustler. I cut soo much grass it’s hard to catch up. Your videos are most definitely educational for me. Just got through watching the one about springs, I ordered mine today. All you need is a drone and will be brothers 😁😁😁
Thanks,I am a human drone :)
I see it’s been a while jus hoping for a comment back. I following this video to the second with my mower it’s a fast trak. Used mobile one and everything, only thing is when I put the mower on the ground the left wheel will not move. And I have checked the valve multiple times. Should I add more oil?
Only if your reservoir is empty.Jack the mower back up and keep doing the bleeding process making sure the reservoir never goes empty and sucks air :)
its back up !!!
I have a question not directly related to the fluid replacement that I was curious if you would know the answer too. My mower has always veered a little to the left and backed to the right if I have both levels all the way forward or backwards, respectively. However, after the transmission change it seems a little more prevalent than before. The only think I did differnet from you is my left top port to the transmissions bold was an allen wrench so it was hard to access. In order to get to it I unscrewed underneath the seat the rod that attaches to the back part onf the lever (think called the damper rod) so it would lie down some and allow me to get access to the port. Everything sounds normal when running but I didn’t know if there is some type of adjustment I can do or is this the expected pattern of mowing for a zero-turn. Roughly what the spacing is from the front end if I want it to go straight when fully engaged forward is the left handle fully forward and the right handle is hy roughly 1/8-1/4 of an inch from all the way forward
Nathan Granneman mine too
Wow! So does mine. My fastrak sdx doesn't do it.
I am having the same problem can you give any advice , ran fine now left is dead
@@53mjackson What do you mean by left is dead
Hey there. Great, informative video. If I don't have anything to lift the rear and have the tires spin freely, can the purging be done while the tires are on the ground and just go forward and backward 8 times? Thanks
I would think but you will have to roll it..get a buddy too help you pick up the rear and kick a block of wood under it..there is always a way you could even use a 2x4 and a cinder block band make a fulcrum.
@@577buttfan Thank You for the reply. I'll make it work.
Great video! Followed it easily. However, it didn't solve my problem. Belt is fine and the tires spin freely when the mower is jacked up after purging, but when on the ground she hardly moves. When she does, after being warmed up a bit, it's very very slow and sort of choppy. Guessing the whole pump is shot???
If you follow the directions properly and closed your valves's after you were finished I'm afraid your pumps may be damaged.
They should be under warranty if you have less than three hundred hours.
If you jack up the back and take the wheels off makes things so much faster and simpler. Besides that followed the video to the T.
Glad the video helped ya!!
Probably hard to find something small enough to Jack it up and keep it level though.
I own a Hustler Raptor. Will this same procedure work for my mower. Thanks. Great video.
If it's an SD then yes but the standard raptor doesn't have serviceable pumps.
also i put in one quart of oil so far in the reservoir and it is just sitting there not draining into the pumps, any suggestions
i have a rapture sd54 with a kawasaki engine
charles hutchinson did you have the plugs unscrewed for venting
awesome video. What did you do to the grass shoot? I see a blue ziptie or something similar.
Thank you I drilled a small hole in it and I have a bungee cord holding it up
good video and I have the same Hustler mode like your and I seen other videos but not as helpful as yousl but the only difference is mine on one side I use a L wrench and the other side I use a sacket. Do you why is that?
Been jumping through videos for info on the hour meter "oil hourglass".
Can it be reset for each engine oil change? (yep, I know I'm on a vid. for the hydro change).
Not that I know of
How often do you change your hydro fluid and filters?
Nice vid
I bought a used 60 with 27 hours
And have 50 hrs now and just noticed the reservoir is empty. Hmm
Added some oil and going to do the purge procedure that you demonstrated. My question is if any damage occurred if air got into the system ? Thanks
Preston
Orlando Fl
I think you are fine.
If air got into the pumps they would make alot of whinning noise..just put an inch or so in resivoir and do the purge I bet you will see the level drop a bit.
Thanks , I did add and the purge but no drop in level. At least I know how to do the change at 200 hrs? And will use the mobile 1
Thanks again 👍
@@ZPrezton my buddy had one that was empty too and he never added any oil.
It's really only an over flow cause when it gets hot I see my level go up quite a bit.
Take care my friend glad I could help a little😎