How to Remove Deck and Change Blades John Deere X380
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Learn step by step how to take off the X380 deck and change the x380 Mower Blades.
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Great step by step video! I’m a retired 59 year old woman and with some sheer determination I did it all by myself! Thanks for the great video!
Awesome! I am glad I could help!
I bought an X380 a couple months ago and just installed a mulch kit yesterday. It was my first time taking the deck off the tractor. It wasn't hard to take off, but when I was trying to put the drive belt back on when I was finishing up, the belt kept falling off the rear pulley. After putting it back on a couple times, I figured out a good way to hold the belt on the rear pulley while putting it on the front pulley. I took about a 6" piece of masking tape, put the belt on the rear pulley and put the piece of tape over the belt, sticking it on the top and bottom of the pulley. It worked very well, and was just enough to hold the rear of the belt in place while I put the belt on the front. After I got the belt in place, checked to be sure it was right, I simply reached under and pulled the tape off. It might sound silly, but it is really annoying when you get the belt just about on the front and the back is off. By the way, the mulch kit works very well on the 48A deck and it is easy to install. The instructions could be better, but it's not that complicated you can't figure it out.
Thanks for the tip! I will remember this so I can pass it on if I have people having the same problem.
It's an 18mm bolt head for anyone wondering.
Yes, thank you for pointing that out. Sometimes I get lost in the weeds and do not explain enough.
Thanks so much as my old crapsman was a 15/16. Wouldn't you know that my socket set goes from 17mm to 19mm and skips 18! Time to buy a new socket.
Thank you Brent, you are an awesome instructor, I have been watching all your videos, they are so good and help me a lot with my X350 and save me so much money now I am able to do all the basic without always sending it to the dealers. Very grateful someone is able to show us all the basic maintenance with John Deere. Thank you again, really appreciate it very much.
Awesome! I love to hear about it when I was able to help someone out!
Great job Brent. I absolutely love the way you leave in your struggles in the video just like most of us would have, then supply us with an answer. Keep up the great work sir! My first John Deere (x394) will arrive in 3 weeks and I can't wait to test it out! While I do not live near enough to make Western Equipment my dealer, I think that Deere should be paying you extra to promote their products since you are such a great spokesman for their equipment.
Thank you so much for the comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
Thank you for your video. You saved me!!! I wasn't changing blades, but needed to replace the secondary belt on my X380 with 54" deck. Needless to say all the owner's manual says is remove the mower deck.....um, how. I'm so thankful I happened upon your video. If a single girl with no mechanical knowledge can do this following your step-by-step, anyone can. Thank you!!!
Well thank you! I'm glad I could help and thanks for watching!
THANK YOU! I've been searching for a video like this for an hour, and yours is the first of dozens that adequately explains and shows how to get this job done. Gotta get my X390 48" deck off, and the snow blade on.
@Kenn Kiser Glad it helped!
An unbelievably good video presentation. Great photography, not rushed or hurried, and a great presentation by Brent with clear, concise, and well-explained instructions. It was a great help to me and I appreciate your time and efforts on our behalf. Thank you.
Many thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Oh, how I wished I had watched this video before I changed the blades on my X380 last weekend. I fought with that freaking deck for 3 hours. Live and learn. Great video, thanks.
Man, that is never fun, but like you said, you will know for next time.
Amd I'm still fighting it despite the video.
I fought it for an entire afternoon, quit on it and fixing to go try it again! Thought it was just me - 70-year-old female! Video was great, but I just can't get those dang j hooks to line up and that deck IS heavy.
Success! Thank you, Jesus
Loved the instructions. Tool reccomendation perfect. Most camera angles with exception of slot of tension idler great.
I was taught to click the torque wrench once then relieve pressure and click a second time.
It's 7 AM and I'm sipping a on a coffee watching Brent change blades. And its great! 😎👌
I love it! Thanks for watching.
This was a very helpful video. I have the John Deere X390; 54; Deck. The manual is not very helpful. This is the only video I am aware of that deals with the removal of the deck. It was a lot of trouble to remove even after viewing this video. I ended up taking the pin out of one of the gauge wheels so it could turn freely. We'll see how I make out re-attaching it! Thanks.
Well I am glad I could at least help a little. If I can be of more assistance just let me know here in the comments. Thanks for watching!
The J-pins are always a pain in the butt. This one looks easier than my old GT 235 to take off and reinstall.
I have a love/hate relationship with the J-Pin set-up haha. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for all of these videos Brent- helped me to decide that the x380 was the perfect choice for my next mower. Just bought it this morning from Atlantic Tractor and am really looking forward to see that truck roll up with my new mower on it! Thanks!
Awesome! I’m glad I could help and I hope you enjoy your new mower. Thanks for watching!
Very informative video, clear with precise steps and solid camera work. Thank you. I tend to push my deck out, seems like it comes out easier and then i take some velcro straps and strap down my belt to the front guide wheels so when I tip the deck the belts wont flop around. Now on to your mulcher video!
That sounds like a pretty good idea. I may have to try that!
Fantastic video. I needed to replace one of the belt tensioner springs on my X380 and had not removed the deck before. This had everything I needed.
Awesome! I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
THANK YOU!!! I just bought an X300, and I had no idea how to get the deck off (bought used, no manual). You answered all my questions and more!
I'm glad I could help and thanks for watching!
It’s a lot easier to pull the deck out the other way
This is a great video to show how to remove the deck at the end of the year.
It’s way too much work to change blades though. I did this for years, until I learned the trick
Here’s the trick- go to Harbor Freight, and for approx $100, by a tractor jack- best money you’ll ever spend.
Drive the front wheels on it, jack it up, change the blades. No need to go through all this
It even raises it high enough to use pneumatic tools
I like to use never seize on the bolts also. Helps the next time around
@LeonardCarlson thanks for great comment.
Yeah, but the HF jack is rated for 300 lbs. (I have one already). Is that strong enough to lift the front end of the X380 or X350?
This a great video, step by step on how to remove the deck, change the blades and how to reinstall the deck. You made it easy for me! Thanks👍
I am glad I could help! I'm guessing you have the X380, how do you like it?
@Western Equipment I have had my X380 for about 5 years, it has 170 hours on it. It is a horse of a mower, and it does a great job. Best tractor I have owned!👍
Great job! I have an old LX277 which I've owned for over 20 years. It's interesting to see how much easier is is to remove the X380's deck than it is to remove mine. I like how you can pivot the wheels to help roll the deck out from under the tractor. Very nice! Keep up the good work!
The engineering just seems to get better and better all the time. Thanks for watching!
Excellent audio and video quality with clear instructions. Thanks for the help.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video, I used it to remove my deck. I found it helpful to use a couple strips of duct tape to hold the linkages up out of the way when pulling the deck out and putting it back.
I am glad I could help and the duct tape sounds like a good idea!
This is great video for removing deck and blades. Could you make a video on installing the bagger and Power Flow system? Thanks
I am hoping by this spring I can get one out there. Thanks for watching!
I wish I saw your video first this past weekend. Very very simple and I can see what you’re doing. Favorited for the next time just in case we need a reminder! Great job and thanks!
I am glad I could help and thanks for watching!
Good video. I have a 580 and love my machine. While deck is off, good time to lube the spindles on the deck.
This is true. Thanks for watching!
Great again again! All of your videos are really helping me figure out all my maintenance for my X380 I got last year. Thanks!
Awesome! I am glad to be able to help. Thanks for watching!
Great job showing how to remove the mower deck. A+
Thank you, I hope it helped!
Thank-you sir great video it allowed me to help a widow with her mower hope you have a great day and take care
Lol...just did a belt replace on my x350...glad to see the pros need to do some "adjustments" too😉
That's just the way it goes haha!
ah man thanks so much for this,iv just made a jump up from the old x110 series,and this really helps iys a much more professional approach to the old x100 series and also found your x350 walk over a great help to man,and you explain it all so clearly like you say there expensive pieces of equipment so you wanna make sure everythings right iv a x350 r rear discharge (which i take it is what the r stands for,also love your beautifully clean workshop helps for a tidy job take care over there in America and ill be looking out for you again.
David from uk (England)
@David Lanslow thanks for your great feedback and thanks for watching over in England!
thank you for an excellent video - i have an X380 and I need to change the blades this winter - this video was very helpful to learn the steps visually
I'm glad I could help you out and thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment Watched this video again this morning before changing the blades on my x380 and this video helped a lot! Thank you. Also watched your oilchange,/sparkplugs/filter change video for the X380 and did that too. Thanks for the helpful videos.
Thanks for the video, it was easy to remove the deck on my X390 !! I love your video Thanks again ! Now he’s ready for winter
Thank you and glad I could help!
That deck design is lightyears ahead of anyone else's. My cub cadet is a little simpler, but the belts wear more quickly and are prone to being thrown off. This design is long lasting and well engineered. Not to mention,the accel deep decks leave a better cut in thick deep grass. Mine leaves clumps and rows,even with premium blades. If I mow every week it looks nice,but if I skip a week it looks like I cut it with a string trimmer.
I usually have better/easier luck of getting the mower pulled out if I go the opposite way. (Pull it out chute side). Great video. Stay safe!
Nice tip! I will have to give that a try. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
If you have the electronic mulch kit, you need to disconnect the cable to the door solenoid. The cable is clipped at the deck with a plastic clip for cable management. Then follow the cable to the top right side of the engine to disconnect it.
Thanks for the info!
While you have the deck off, are there any other routine maintenance tasks that are easier/preferable to do with the deck off? Greasings? We are new owners of an X350 and are taking the leap to do routine maintenance ourselves. I'm loving your videos for getting to know our JD, thank you so much for these!
This is also a good time to inspect your deck belt and the transmission drive belt that is under the tractor and a good cleanout of the underside of the machine and top of deck. Good question and thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment thanks for your reply!
Great visual video. Just one last adjustment needed to remind folks of, after turning wheels (unless I missed it). Remeber to reset mower deck height knob to previous level.
Good tip! Thanks for watching!
Important to lock back the lift lever as at 2:43. (My manual does not show this.) Also, I found it necessary to unhook the forward draft arms to take considerable pressure off the j-hooks. After that, they just slipped out. Blade retainer nut seems to be 18 mm.
Also he shows you can click the height knob to position 1 without lifting the deck. That's no go on my X380 you have to lift the deck with your foot to raise the deck and then do it.
I loathe swapping in my snowblower every year because of these silly J-pins. It's always like wrestling a gorilla.
@@MrStangdawg he already had the deck lock up, That’s why it works.
@@toyotaguy75 I can tell you on my machine it does not work. Even my dealer acknowledges this. I use a crow bar under the deck to finagle the J hooks.
This is a very poor design. I take my deck and snowblower on and off each year for swapping them and it's dreadful.
"A little wiggling, a little adjusting." That's why I keep a BFH adjusting tool handy for all mower work. ;)
HAHAHA!
It's a Marine Corp thing folks every Marine has one... 🤣
Wow this helped me so much thank you sir.!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Thank you! Made my job easy.
I am glad I could help!
I used to do this on the 445 with a 54 inch deck. Almost identical procedure. Did it spring and fall in a heated garage, 1 stall space is adequate. More room is better.
Nice! I wish my shop was cooled. I can deal with the cold by using space heaters but those hot summer days can really get to ya. How long have you had the 445?
Thank you Good to see a welll made video on newer tractor
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Also, I found it necessary to place a block under the two rear wheels when raising on edge so that the weight does not bear on the rear pulley.
I have 3 socket sets and none came with an 18mm socket! They all of from 17 to 19mm, so had to purchase an 18. Thanks for the video!
i really like that the deck wheels can be rotated to pull deck out sideways. my 325 just has the flat stock wheel adjusters(can't rotate). i'd expect such a good idea to come from Honda instead! LOL!
HAHA! Yes, they are nice. Thanks for watching!
Thanks man. Great video. Helped a lot
Glad I could help you out and thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching!
Thanks I did it easily with your video.
Awesome! I'm glad I cold help!
Excellent video! This will help me with my new X390. Thanks!
Thank you and I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Great video and we'll explained 👌
Thank you. 😁😁😁
Thank you and thanks for watching!
This was a super helpful video. Really appreciate the help.
Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video, access and service ability is important to me. Still torn bettewn Zero Turn and the X354
You are welcome! I would suggest driving both if you haven't already and see what feels best to you.
@@WesternEquipment Thank you great idea
Thank you. Very clear and nice photography. I am considering supplementing my slightly tired, 35-year-old JD 318 with a
X 390. I saw some complaints about the deck and it really is not much different than mine. Still can not be done from a rocking chair , but doable even for an 85-year-old, like me.
Props to you for still getting out there and turning wrenches! I hope I am still able to do so when I am 85! Let me know how you like that X390 when you get it!
Can you do a video of step by step on replacing deck belt accel deep 48 inch
Been hoping that you will make a video on how to replace a belt !!!
I will be doing some of these on our other channel 247Parts, so be looking there. Thanks for watching!
i've done this dozens of times - each & every time it's a PITA!
It's definitely not fun but there are worse jobs to do for sure. Thanks for watching!
Your videos are well done and easy to follow - thanks. I have a 2019 380 48A without the lift assist. Regarding the procedure you demonstrated to relieve pressure off the “raise and lower linkages”, I am not able to replicate that in any way or fashion after lowering the mower deck. The pedal will not travel back to be locked. Does the X380 used in the video have the lift assist installed by chance? Any thoughts, tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
I just replied to your text sir! Thank you for reaching out!
Also stuck at this step. Pedal does not seem to pull back
@@WesternEquipment can you share any info on this? I also can not get my machine to click.
Thank! This helped a lot!
You're welcome and I am glad I could help!
hey brett, we need a video tutorial on how to change the belt on a 47 or 44 inch John Deere snowblower
I will add it to the list. Thanks for watching!
Was about to purchase a X380 but im glad I watched this video first , what a piece of junk!
What makes you say so?
Well done video but why wouldn’t you pull the mower up on ramps to access the blades without removing the deck?
You can do this as well, this is just the safest way to do this and this way people would have directions on how to take their deck off if needed. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Merci pour vos vidéos, elles sont supers, for the positioning of the 3 blades, as I see that the central axis of the blades is round. there is no wedging?
Thank you and yes if you watch the video all the way through I show how I place the block to make sure it will wedge. Thanks for watching!
What is the part number for the PTO lever?
I don’t care about the rest. Good
I have an x320 48" deck. One of the blades spins freely and is wobbling. Makes a very unfriendly sound when the blades are engaged. What might be the issue? Some type of housing needing to be replaced? The bolt that holds the blade on is secure.
Very helpful yhanks alot.
Glad I could help and thanks for watching!
I have no tension on the drive pulley belt after putting it back on please help!
I didn’t see how you determined the position of the blades? I have a 54” deck for a 2018 x738 and am wondering if the blades get set in the same position…like on a clock or one at North south, Middle at East west and third one North south?
On this deck particularly the blades do not have to be in a certain position. Now on an X738, they may need to be if they are timed. I would have to research this a bit more to know for sure. Good question and thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment If you find out I’d like to know. Especially if you do a video on it. I didn’t see anything about position in the manual. I put the in the same position as the manual diagram did show them in same direction. I didn’t feel or see any cutting issues.
very good video, will use again Thank Yoi
Thank you, glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! Very helpful!
You're welcome and thank you for watching!
This question is about mulching kit. Can I install mulching kit without taking deck off? I have riding x330 mower.
I have not personally put one of the mulching kits on the X300 series yet. But more than likely it would be much easier to install if you take the deck off. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! Do you have to level the deck after taking it off and putting back on?
It is always good practice to at least check the level of the deck to make sure everything is in place as you had it.
Can you show a view/photo of where those tension springs are connected? I have replaced the blades and have the secondary belt installed but I cannot get the primary belt back on correctly.
Shoot me a text at 580-303-6707 so we can see if we can get this fixed for you!
@@WesternEquipment Sorry, just saw your reply. Thanks for the message, I managed to get it back correctly by referencing this video. I now have to check your video on leveling the deck as the front left roller wheel has broken twice on me as it seems as gotten to where it jams, I don't know it and the next thing you know it broke as it somehow jammed.
Thanks for help!!
No problem and thanks for watching!
No click sound when pulling the lift pedal back. I can pull it back and I lock it, but disengaging linkages ain’t happening. Little help?
Hmmmm. Good question. If you can not get it to work, you may have to have your dealer take a look.
I was hoping the 2023 x380 would be available with a 42 inch cutting deck. I would love to have the K58 transaxle but i really want to stay at the 42 inch cutting deck. I’m wondering if the 42” deck from the x330 or x350 would mount up correctly to the x380 and if so i wonder if a could get a dealer to swap them out.
I would definitely holler at your local dealer and see if they could make this happen!
Great Video!
Thank you!
You making it seem too easy👍
Haha well thank you and thanks for watching!
Thanks!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I just purchased an x380. When it got delivered they left the manual out and it got rained on. Is there a free download for the operators manual anywhere? Thanks
Yes, you can go to Deere.com and scroll down just a bit and there will be a black section that has a "Download Manuals" tab and then this will redirect you to their manual site and then you just simply search for it there. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Brent how often or so do you recommend on using the deck-leveling pegs?
I would do this at the beginning of the year, sometime mid mowing season, and at the end of the year. Also, if you start to notice any uneven cutting during your mowing season I would break them out and check it.
Can you do a video for removing the mower on a 2021 X590 with automatic deck lift and hydraulic mulch on demand?
If I can get my hands on one, I definitely will! Thanks for watching!
after watching this and several other videos I feel like basic maintenance on my x380 should be easy. Regrettably, a little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing. As I followed this video I took the deck off, changed the blades and re-mounted the deck. When attempting to engage the blades one of the belts smoked and was torn up. Also the blades sounded like they were rattling from not being tight enough. Long story short I think I have watched every video on doing maintenance on this mower and I have changed belts changed blades leveled the deck checked the spindle integrity and still cant get the rattling to stop.
If you are having belt damage, have you checked if one of you pulleys or idlers are bad on the top side of your deck? You may have one with a bad bearing or one that is loose casing it to wobble and cause the rattling sound.
@@WesternEquipment Long story short, there ended up being a lot wrong with it. Mostly deck alignment. ended up just taking it down and letting the experts take care of it.
People use a 1/2 inch drive Ratchet 3/8 is for smaller torque.
Good tip. Thanks for watching!
Any chance on doing a video for changing the double pulley?
I will see what I can do. If I do one it will be on our other channel 247Parts. We are slowly moving our How-to and Parts content to that channel so go check it out! Thanks for watching!
Great video Brent! Sorry if this was asked already but with a 54” deck, when you go and reinstall the blades, do all three blades need to be installed pointing the same direction or staggered? I have seen several videos where all 3 are installed in different directions and some where the two outer one go one direction and the center is the opposite? Thanks in advance!
Great Job Brent - how do you suggest one would upright their deck? Is there one way better than just brute force lifting?
I think you can do this in any way that you see safe. Some lift them up by a pulley system or up using a jack and stands. They are pretty durable so you can do what you need to most of the time!
Use a battery powered impact.
Yes, you can do this too. Thanks for watching!
Amazing, thanks a lot.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Brent your videos are awesome. I’m looking to get a new mower. I currently have an old John Deere LX277. Looking to see what replaces it in the lineup out now?X350?X380?
Thank you! Yea either one of those mowers would be the comparable model as far as size and features goes. You will have more HP with either the X350 or X380 than you did with the LX277 and if your current mower is all wheel steer then you will want to look into the X354. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Thank you!
I must be doing something wrong with these J pins. I can’t lift the arms out.
If you can not lift the arms out then your deck must not be fully unlocked. You have to lower the deck all the way down and then pull the lifting pedal backwards (towards the driver seat) and then lock it into place. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Excellent video, just what I needed, thanks so much!
Thank you and I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Is it easier to slide the deck out from the discharge side or the opposite side, or does it make any difference?
From my experience it is usually easier from the opposite side, away from the discharge.
I prefer my method. I use my forklift to lift mower to eye level after making small modification to mower. No getting down on hands and knees which doesn't work for an old man.
Sounds like a plan if you have that equipment! Thanks for watching!
Just what I was looking for because I need to replace the blade belt on my X380 with 48” deck. Could you please tell me the part number for that belt? (I don’t need the drive belt, and will probably sharpen or replace the blades when I get the deck off.) Thank you!
Of course! It is a M169500 and here is a link to our site where you can order it if you would like 247parts.com/mower-belt-48a-deck-secondary/. Thank you and thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment thanks! I wound up getting that exact one yesterday from Pape’ John Deere and got it put together and mowed before the rain today :)
No problems, fit my 46" Husqvarna
Hi there my cousin has a John Deere X380 riding mower and the mower belt is stretch real bad to were it has a lot of free play that means it has to have a new mower belt I have been telling him and he said that the belt is ok
Hmmmm, well if he needs a new one have him go check us out at 247Parts.com. Thanks for watching!
great video!
Thanks!
Why did they change the design from the last model, I have an lx 288, and it is so much easier than my x380, both are 54" decks. The last requires no tools, the belt release has a lever, no ratchet needed.
This is a good question. I wish I had answers to why the engineers do what they do haha! Thanks for watching!
@@WesternEquipment subjective word being "engineers".
Your right.
Video missing some beers 🍻🍻🍺🍺
HAHA well I think that may be frowned on in our line of work. Thanks for watching!