Best to raise the unit higher on the opposite side that you are draining to get a more complete drain. Save $$$ by using non Bad Boy labeled products. Hydro fluid for example, it's 20w-50w motor oil, use synthetic.
@@tonyjones1290 leave the opposite tire on, on the ground. You won't have to drop it much, just enough to get a good angle to drain. Been doing it on my Bad Boy for many years or put a floor jack on the opposite side with the spindle in the cup of the jack.
My BB Maverick is 2019. Took it to shop first two years for annual service. Haven't had it there since 2021 and.my steering arms are obviously needing service. I'm not understanding of the mechanism at all, looked and fluid level is just a tad low, I suspected it was worse as loose as the left arm is, and right arm seems stiffer than normal. Definitely needs a fluid change, but am I correct reading you saying the 20w50 is actually motor oil? I like this video, but unsure where that nut is you put the socket wrench on. I'm in house now, so will head to garage and see if I can find it. Appreciate both of your inputs. Ron
@@ChiefRRossIt is motor oil. 20W-50 is what is recommended. I use Bad Boy brand because my local Tractor Supply has it. Any good synthetic brand will work. The vent plug is near the top of the hydrostatic gear box. The drive belt on my ZT Elite runs just below it.
I just bought a John Deere Z530M so I don't know how different it is. Good job on yours.
Best to raise the unit higher on the opposite side that you are draining to get a more complete drain. Save $$$ by using non Bad Boy labeled products. Hydro fluid for example, it's 20w-50w motor oil, use synthetic.
With the rear tires off you can’t raise the opposite side higher. Without the tire on the low side, it would be too unstable.
@@tonyjones1290 leave the opposite tire on, on the ground. You won't have to drop it much, just enough to get a good angle to drain. Been doing it on my Bad Boy for many years or put a floor jack on the opposite side with the spindle in the cup of the jack.
My BB Maverick is 2019. Took it to shop first two years for annual service. Haven't had it there since 2021 and.my steering arms are obviously needing service. I'm not understanding of the mechanism at all, looked and fluid level is just a tad low, I suspected it was worse as loose as the left arm is, and right arm seems stiffer than normal. Definitely needs a fluid change, but am I correct reading you saying the 20w50 is actually motor oil?
I like this video, but unsure where that nut is you put the socket wrench on. I'm in house now, so will head to garage and see if I can find it.
Appreciate both of your inputs.
Ron
Yes, recommended oil is 20-50. I use synthetic With no issues.
@@ChiefRRossIt is motor oil. 20W-50 is what is recommended. I use Bad Boy brand because my local Tractor Supply has it. Any good synthetic brand will work. The vent plug is near the top of the hydrostatic gear box. The drive belt on my ZT Elite runs just below it.