Thanks Bruce, my father in law always says to me clean all your equipment after every use, the top of my lawnmower is spotless but if he ever looked underneath I suspect there would be some 'broccoli' !
Cutting grass when it is wet is probably the reason you are getting so much grass clippings under your deck. I wash out the deck of my push mower and lawn tractor with my hose after each use and clean them with my pressure washer, periodically. I was surprised your Johnny did not have grease fittings on the front axles- my SPX has them in addition to spindle grease fittings. I use fully synthetic EP2 grease on these fittings, several times a year.
I have a question for you, Bruce. I have an old Snapper tractor with an Onan Performer 20 transplanted into it. It has the dipstick/filler cap, but the dipstick portion is ready to come off. Have you had to come up with any effective replacement ideas? Thanks! Love your videos.
Hello Bruce! I decided to replace the carb on my FD590V Kawasaki. runs great and most of all i think it's stopped draining gas in the cylinders when shut off. The drain bolt on mine gets tight too! Thanks
Hi Bruce ! I put a new PTO belt on my LX178 and now when I pull the yellow knob up to engage the blades there is an awful noise. Any idea what may be causing this to happen? Spindle replacement perhaps? I''m so unexerienced but learning with this stuff thanks to people like you who take the time to share videos.
Just received an LX178 from my aunt that my deceased uncle had purchased new. Serial number shows it to be a 1991. Always garaged, but apparently needs a water pump. Being that it is water cooled and Kawasaki engine, I feel very inclined to save this machine. Hood isn't busted, seat isn't torn. Wiring looks like someone took some desperate measures haha, but I can't imagine that being difficult to repair or replace if need be. If you like your LX178 then that's some affirmation that mine is worth the effort to put the money and time into to return it to service.
@@BrucesShop Sounds like a plan. I noticed an electric fuel pump on mine that is plumbed up to the lines, but at least 1 of the wires is stripped yet not connected to anything. Presumably my uncle was trying to wire it up and that's why the mower's harness has lots of openings in the wire insulation where I bet he was making a hamfisted attemp to strike 12V gold, presumably because he believed the stock mechanical pump to be bad. The mechanical fuel pump is still there but with no lines connected. Is that a good idea or would you advise getting a replacement mechanical pump ($13 shipped on ebay with gaskets)?
Have had my LX178 since new in 97. Busted hood. Light smoke out the exhaust. Blade stopped turning after roughly 30 seconds after starting...at the end of last season. The beginning of this season battery is dead. Hard to start, after 6-7 tries will start but will only run a few seconds to about 15 seconds tops. So, Is this worth trying to repair? Rough estimate?(guessing maybe fuel pump, tensioner, tune up and a battery) If not how much is it worth "as is"? Probably not able to repair myself.
How funny. We both put up servicing videos lol. This wasn't the first time we've been in one another's heads with videos. Pretty cool! Cheers my Great Northern Friend! Sean~
Bruce, I pushed the clutch in too far when I went to start my lx178 and now it won't start.A my ideas? My Husband used to always reset it but has since passed. Thank you.
I may be able to help you. I think it is the brake not a clutch. There is a lever down lower than the seat. move it to the position it is not in. I have 2 tractors so forgive me but it is like a parking brake. When you get the lever moved push the pedal in and see if it releases. Fiddle around with it for a bit. I will take the cover off of mine in the morning and see if there is anything i can do for you. Good luck. Please do not hesitate to contact me at email bthversion1@gmail.com.
Just had my Deere serviced one mowing ago. Started it tonight and there is a high pitched grinding noise, until I push in the brake pedal. Any Ideas? Shut it off. looking for some one to mow till I can get it fixed.
I really like my LX178 are you missing the dust screen that goes on top of the radiator? Mine belonged to my father in law before we got it and it had lived a hard life I think yours is in a little better condition than mine is. Have a great weekend. God Bless!!!
I have the screen and it is a saver when it is dusty. I just use the leaf blower to blow off the heavy dust off the top of it. Yes That little tractor is a hot rod. It has 200 lbs of compression. WOW
I picked up a lx178 last spring for $60, no hood, bad seat. It has a 38" deck with a power flow bagger. Fuel pump leaked and I put a pulse type pump on it.
Well If I remember there is a spring 1/2 way down the governor arm. I don't remember if it is adjustable. I think there is a tab but that was a year and a half ago. I will check when I go outside.
I have the same mower. My battery light stays on for some reason. I saw somewhere to not keep the throttle in the full running mode and that the light should shut off. Mine doesn't. Any idea why? Also, removing the fuel filter on mine is hard to remove and replace. I think I need to replace the fuel line but don't know what part or where to order said part. Any ideas? Thank you Sir !
I have not done the fuel line but i was just going to check the size and buy some of it. About the battery measure the voltage running and not running. It should go up when running.
I have 2. This fuel pump is a standard fuel pump drive from the motor. in the video below (not the above one) at 4:19 that is the fuel pump. czcams.com/video/G-fP9285kS0/video.html
Bruce Pender Couldn't find an owner's manual but I found a technical manual and it was over 600 pages. I grabbed my machine off of the parts graveyard and can't believe how well it runs after I threw a tune-up kit in and cleaned it up a bit. Wonder if I should throw another oil change in there since it has definitely been a while. Doesn't use any oil or coolant. Now the search for a good hood haha!!
It is roller bearings on the bottom of the spindle. here is a link to the set. (Canadian Link) There are races too. www.motioncanada.ca/productDetail.jsp?sku=05073754
Great point I should have included the link for them. Thanks Midwest. I put them on my john Deere 180 and I can steer it with one arm now. you need the races too Zippo Varga does a great video for older Allis tractors. www.motioncanada.ca/productDetail.jsp?sku=00094587
I would buy any tool off you second or third hand I know it would be in tip top condition. Well apart from the broccoli lol I had to go to the UK so catching up on posts.
Hey Bruce, I remember you had a video where you had to remove the electronic clutch on a John Deere tractor. While I was wandering through CZcams, I came across a short video about the very same thing. What I thought you might be interested in is that the clutch had seized to the shaft and the gentlemen in the video, on the advice of one his buddies who works in the field of repairing this sort of stuff, recommended a product that was able to get the clutch unsized. I can't recall the name of the product as I'm writing this but he mentions it in his video and shows the can. Here's the link... m.czcams.com/video/iq4SRS3w-78/video.html
Well Sean. I am sorry. All of those things are also available with one google search. Google search-- Oil capacity of a John Deere LX178 www.tractor-specs.net/john-deere/jd-lx178.html I do this channel with 35,000 subscribers and 16.4 million views all by myself and as well I answer 100 emails a day. Sorry got a little blunt there. Bruce
It's always nice to give your equipment a good service and you did just that!!!
It seems every year it is just a tiny bit tougher. haha
Great service video Bruce. I like your eye for detail on things. Thanks for sharing the Steve Rob hockey puck idea also.
I saw that a long time ago and thought it was a good idea.
Beautiful tractor and a beautiful backyard!
Thanks. July is the peak for the yard.
So right - changing the filter with the yearly oil change - quality work Bruce............really envious of the lawn :-)
Well in another month it will look great except we are in a bit of a draught right now. Thanks again Claus.
Nice yard. I put some oil in the filter before I put it on. Good job, happy mowing!
I should do that too. But I would spill it. haha
Beautiful yard . I have a 2 acre yard that keeps me busy . The oak and walnut trees are 75 years old . I have the Deere 100 series.
They are great. The older 100 series. My other one is a 180. Is yours the 110 or similar. (older than the 180)
Very nice service video!
Thanks a lot!!
Bruce, good job on the Lawn Tractor, and this is a good video. John Deere makes good Lawn Tractors.
They do. This one is about 20 years old.
Double cut is looking sharp!
Ok thanks
Thanks Bruce, my father in law always says to me clean all your equipment after every use, the top of my lawnmower is spotless but if he ever looked underneath I suspect there would be some 'broccoli' !
Yes it creep ed up on me.
Bruce had his coffee that morning, for sure! :D
3 coffee's.
always fun to watch
Always fun to do!!!!
I love broccoli lol. Good video Bruce. I enjoy your videos. Gid bless you and your family.
Thanks again Shawn.
Bruce Pender Yw my friend
great job bruce
Once again thanks EB
Cutting grass when it is wet is probably the reason you are getting so much grass clippings under your deck. I wash out the deck of my push mower and lawn tractor with my hose after each use and clean them with my pressure washer, periodically. I was surprised your Johnny did not have grease fittings on the front axles- my SPX has them in addition to spindle grease fittings. I use fully synthetic EP2 grease on these fittings, several times a year.
I have a question for you, Bruce. I have an old Snapper tractor with an Onan Performer 20 transplanted into it.
It has the dipstick/filler cap, but the dipstick portion is ready to come off. Have you had to come up with any effective replacement ideas?
Thanks! Love your videos.
Can you drill it and rivet it together or even a self tapping screw. I am not sure of the actual model.
Hello Bruce! I decided to replace the carb on my FD590V Kawasaki. runs great and most of all i think it's stopped draining gas in the cylinders when shut off. The drain bolt on mine gets tight too! Thanks
OK I hope my washer idea helps.
Hi Bruce ! I put a new PTO belt on my LX178 and now when I pull the yellow knob up to engage the blades there is an awful noise. Any idea what may be causing this to happen? Spindle replacement perhaps? I''m so unexerienced but learning with this stuff thanks to people like you who take the time to share videos.
Well take off the belt and spin the spindles to see. You may even feel the issue not hear it. Best of luck
I have always used, used motor oil on my new oil filters. Great video.
Nice yard! How does that pirhana deck cut? I've got one on my 345, and am excited to use it!
If i am being fussy i go over it twice in opposite directions.
Just received an LX178 from my aunt that my deceased uncle had purchased new. Serial number shows it to be a 1991. Always garaged, but apparently needs a water pump. Being that it is water cooled and Kawasaki engine, I feel very inclined to save this machine. Hood isn't busted, seat isn't torn. Wiring looks like someone took some desperate measures haha, but I can't imagine that being difficult to repair or replace if need be. If you like your LX178 then that's some affirmation that mine is worth the effort to put the money and time into to return it to service.
Yes if they run good they are great. Just take the problems 1 step at a time.
@@BrucesShop Sounds like a plan. I noticed an electric fuel pump on mine that is plumbed up to the lines, but at least 1 of the wires is stripped yet not connected to anything. Presumably my uncle was trying to wire it up and that's why the mower's harness has lots of openings in the wire insulation where I bet he was making a hamfisted attemp to strike 12V gold, presumably because he believed the stock mechanical pump to be bad. The mechanical fuel pump is still there but with no lines connected. Is that a good idea or would you advise getting a replacement mechanical pump ($13 shipped on ebay with gaskets)?
You should have showed people how to check the oil and where in the dipstick the oil should be. That's why I'm here
sorry
Good use of hockey puck. Are they rubber or plastic of some kind?
The hardest rubber. But there is a sofness to it. Like the old hard rubber balls.
Great video! Why are your tires turned around? Lol
With the John Deere the front tires valve stems are on the inside to protect them.
@@BrucesShop then I have mine inside out (from previous owner). By chance do you know where the voltage regulator is located?
Have had my LX178 since new in 97. Busted hood. Light smoke out the exhaust. Blade stopped turning after roughly 30 seconds after starting...at the end of last season. The beginning of this season battery is dead. Hard to start, after 6-7 tries will start but will only run a few seconds to about 15 seconds tops.
So, Is this worth trying to repair? Rough estimate?(guessing maybe fuel pump, tensioner, tune up and a battery) If not how much is it worth "as is"? Probably not able to repair myself.
It is worth it. just fix each repair at once. Start with the big stuff no start conditions. end up wi deck adjustments.
Do Canadians have a hockey puck at hand at all times? Yard looks great Bruce!
Most of us have a few laying around. If not your neighbour will have one.
How funny. We both put up servicing videos lol. This wasn't the first time we've been in one another's heads with videos. Pretty cool! Cheers my Great Northern Friend! Sean~
Just watched and liked your tractor service. haha. To funny.
Hi Bruce good video. Looks like you're getting quite a beard going
Yes. i have been to busy . So busy I haven't trimmed my beard.
Bruce, I pushed the clutch in too far when I went to start my lx178 and now it won't start.A my ideas? My Husband used to always reset it but has since passed. Thank you.
I may be able to help you. I think it is the brake not a clutch. There is a lever down lower than the seat. move it to the position it is not in. I have 2 tractors so forgive me but it is like a parking brake. When you get the lever moved push the pedal in and see if it releases. Fiddle around with it for a bit. I will take the cover off of mine in the morning and see if there is anything i can do for you. Good luck. Please do not hesitate to contact me at email bthversion1@gmail.com.
Just had my Deere serviced one mowing ago. Started it tonight and there is a high pitched grinding noise, until I push in the brake pedal. Any Ideas? Shut it off. looking for some one to mow till I can get it fixed.
All I can say is look are the belts and pully's for damage. Sorry i am not there.
I really like my LX178 are you missing the dust screen that goes on top of the radiator? Mine belonged to my father in law before we got it and it had lived a hard life I think yours is in a little better condition than mine is. Have a great weekend. God Bless!!!
I have the screen and it is a saver when it is dusty. I just use the leaf blower to blow off the heavy dust off the top of it. Yes That little tractor is a hot rod. It has 200 lbs of compression. WOW
I picked up a lx178 last spring for $60, no hood, bad seat. It has a 38" deck with a power flow bagger. Fuel pump leaked and I put a pulse type pump on it.
good for you.
Looking for a video that shows changing the transmission fluid on an LX178
I will look into it. I am not sure if it is sealed like my 180
Is that the water cooled Kohler ?? I worked on one like that not long ago ~!~!
It is a water cooled Kawasaki. Twin.
Also, is the governor adjustment on that engine done by spring tension on the governor arm? thanks
Well If I remember there is a spring 1/2 way down the governor arm. I don't remember if it is adjustable. I think there is a tab but that was a year and a half ago. I will check when I go outside.
Thank you. There is a spring about half way down the arm. Be I see no adjustment
It is raining right now and my tractor is under a cover. I will look soon.
I have the same mower. My battery light stays on for some reason. I saw somewhere to not keep the throttle in the full running mode and that the light should shut off. Mine doesn't. Any idea why? Also, removing the fuel filter on mine is hard to remove and replace. I think I need to replace the fuel line but don't know what part or where to order said part. Any ideas? Thank you Sir !
I have not done the fuel line but i was just going to check the size and buy some of it. About the battery measure the voltage running and not running. It should go up when running.
@@BrucesShop let me know what you find out about the fuel line. Thank you !
Yes Bruce just purchased lx176 good or bad purchase I see you have an lx178
I love mine. Powerful and easy to start.
Yes broccoli can happen with mulching blades.......... Do you cut grass early in the day ????
Well up here heat isn't too much of a problem. Actually moisture hangs in there till about 11.
My lx176 needs a hood not sure how it works is the lx178 basically the same Hood set up
Right I just realised mine is a 178. I think they are very similar.
@@BrucesShop I just cut a LX 176 to make a LX 178 hood. Just follow the diamond shaped pattern. I used a multiple for the cut.
Is this lawn mower electronic fuel pickup or not I am having issues with fuel pickup
I have 2. This fuel pump is a standard fuel pump drive from the motor. in the video below (not the above one) at 4:19 that is the fuel pump.
czcams.com/video/G-fP9285kS0/video.html
Hey Bruce! Did you know you should use new oil when lubing the seal on a new filter? :-)
Well there we are first post on the old oil, I think you are having fun. I am.
Nothing wrong with using old the old one
axtra92 I know. I was just replying to Bruce's remark about the people who he believed were going to backseat his oil change.
What state are you in ??
He's in Canada Jenk. Zip~
Thanks Zip !!! I am in Missouri but have 80 acres on the upper penninsula
Agreed! Nice Canadian yard, eh?
Thanks eh!! haha
I have the LX188 how often should I change the oil/filter?
I do it once a year. If you have a manual it says how many hours for an oil change.
Bruce Pender Couldn't find an owner's manual but I found a technical manual and it was over 600 pages. I grabbed my machine off of the parts graveyard and can't believe how well it runs after I threw a tune-up kit in and cleaned it up a bit. Wonder if I should throw another oil change in there since it has definitely been a while. Doesn't use any oil or coolant. Now the search for a good hood haha!!
At 10:37 your air valve should be on the outside of tire....Just take off wheel and reserve it. While you do that inspect wheel bearing for play....
Well on these John Deere they are on the inside so they don't get tron off in heavy bush. My other John Deere is the same.
Broccoli! I have so much cabbage on my mower I have to clean it off twice a summer.
I don't use the tractor that much. I was surprised.
What exactly is the poor mans power steering?
It is roller bearings on the bottom of the spindle. here is a link to the set. (Canadian Link) There are races too.
www.motioncanada.ca/productDetail.jsp?sku=05073754
Great point I should have included the link for them. Thanks Midwest. I put them on my john Deere 180 and I can steer it with one arm now. you need the races too Zippo Varga does a great video for older Allis tractors.
www.motioncanada.ca/productDetail.jsp?sku=00094587
Looks like the same type engine my 345 John Deere has
Ok It may be.
Bruce Pender it is the water cooled engine by Kawasaki
i got a john deere lx176 ad ita a pain in the rear end
OK I hope it doesn't hurt you too much.
lol i just got it re painted
Any oil on the oil filter gasket is better than no oil on it !!!
Yes and there is only 30 hours on that oil. I really could have waited a bit.
I would buy any tool off you second or third hand I know it would be in tip top condition. Well apart from the broccoli lol
I had to go to the UK so catching up on posts.
I saw your shopping score.
Zippo’s has more maintenance and that girl is ugly. Your yard looks great. Bruce did you and zippo plan this
No we discussed it in comments and had a laugh that either one knew about it cool eh!
Hey Bruce, I remember you had a video where you had to remove the electronic clutch on a John Deere tractor. While I was wandering through CZcams, I came across a short video about the very same thing. What I thought you might be interested in is that the clutch had seized to the shaft and the gentlemen in the video, on the advice of one his buddies who works in the field of repairing this sort of stuff, recommended a product that was able to get the clutch unsized. I can't recall the name of the product as I'm writing this but he mentions it in his video and shows the can. Here's the link...
m.czcams.com/video/iq4SRS3w-78/video.html
Thanks Tony I watched his video and will check out the spray oil So cool.
You can save a ton of money by using a 4 cylinder car oil filter . much cheaper
Well they are about $11 here.
9 minutes to show an oil change and not once does he me to the type or quantity of oil used!!
Well Sean. I am sorry. All of those things are also available with one google search.
Google search--
Oil capacity of a John Deere LX178
www.tractor-specs.net/john-deere/jd-lx178.html
I do this channel with 35,000 subscribers and 16.4 million views all by myself and as well I answer 100 emails a day.
Sorry got a little blunt there.
Bruce
he more often than not, we don't see anything because you're in front of the camera, so you'll have to rethink the way you make your videos.
That is because i actually fix it "if front of the camera" Not on a take 2 or second video shot.