5 Things to Check Before Bringing Home a NEW mower

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Always check these 5 things before taking home a new mower.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:24 - Check Hour Meter
2:23 - Check Engine Oil
3:08 - Check Tire Pressure
4:04 - Make Sure Deck is Level!
5:45 - Check Blade Torque
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@jefft4680 3 жыл бұрын

This man is a true professional.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@susanbucket3400 2 жыл бұрын

He's a typical salesman Con Artists

@loganbeedy5950 2 жыл бұрын

@@susanbucket3400 how?

@TAO495 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Concise and to the point presentation. Thanks!!

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

@ciphercode2298 4 ай бұрын

Brent ive watched dozens of your bideos over the years and have learned alot. I finally got to bring home my first john deere. The salesman at meade tractor bluefield wv helped me pick out my x350 with 42" deck and we added mulch control. I look forward to many years of service with it,and selling my old mower to someone whos looking for a challenge,lol. Thanks for all the reviews and how to videos.

@curly371 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a S120 from Home Depot. It came into and was delivered by my JD dealer. Thankful!

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I hope you love it! Thanks for watching!

@dalebennett5227 3 жыл бұрын

when i bought my John Deere mover. They brought to my house and they help me level my deck and showed me all the maintance on it too. I bought from John Deere dealer. I will buy another one from the same dealer.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We don't hear enough of this so I'm glad you were taken care of! Thanks for watching!

@JQUICK21 3 ай бұрын

Why would they need to level your deck on a brand new tractor? LOL

@dalebennett5227 2 ай бұрын

@@JQUICK21 set up the deck wheel that helps control the scalping. any other adjustments

@AndysDogHouse Жыл бұрын

This is a great video. I am buying one tomorrow, so I will make sure things are in order. Thanks for sharing.👍👍🍁

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Thank you! What are you buying?

@whewett6654 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you guys were closer. I would buy from you simply based on the quality of all your videos.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you! We can help you out on any of your parts needs at 247parts.com. Thanks for watching!

@vincentvanpaepeghem4844 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Brent! That was great information on a checklist before buying and taking home a new mower! Thanks for sharing! Have a great and awesome day!

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I felt it was info that definitely needed to be talked about. Thanks for watching and as always thanks for your comment.

@byronruhter1480 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice in this video. Thank you.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you and I hope it helped. Thanks for watching!

@deang.7483 3 жыл бұрын

great advice. looking to buy one this year

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope you love it when you get one and thanks for watching!

@1967fritzsj 3 жыл бұрын

I'm picking up my new S120 this afternoon... and I have the list in my pocket that I made from this video! Buying from a dealership, but still making sure stuff got done! Thank you so much. Very informative, and so was your video review of the S120 I just bought.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and I hope everything checks out! Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

@ballstank3904 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man how has it held up? Considering buying one

@timlove49 3 жыл бұрын

I can tell you that at Home Depot they use an outside assembly team to uncrate the mowers. All they do is uncrate, add oil, add fuel, air up tires, then install the seat. No fine tuning deck, or any other adjustments. They get paid buy each piece they assemble. They are the same people they used to assemble wheelbarrows and grills. It is all about speed and not quality. I did this for 6 months. Never one time did I check anything else on a mower. Neither did anyone I worked with the whole time I was there.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

@TimLove thanks for leaving your comment. Great information to know!

@marklazarus2584 11 ай бұрын

I will pick up my new Z320R and I purchased that mower because of your videos. I looked for two weeks at almost every mower available in my area and you convinced me that the John Deere was the best choice for me. I encountered my JD salesman to view your videos, and include a link to your videos to anyone he sells to. Thank you and Western Equipment.

@WesternEquipment 11 ай бұрын

Well I am glad I could help! Which dealership did you buy from?

@marklazarus2584 11 ай бұрын

@@WesternEquipment AgPro in Tallahassee, FL.

@PhilFeedback 2 жыл бұрын

Good information, thanks for posting this video 👍

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@randyd.7076 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I received a call from my J.D. dealer and my S240 is in two months early !

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and that is awesome! I hope you love it and thanks for watching!

@davew7250 Ай бұрын

I just took delivery of an X350 yesterday and mowed with it today. When the salesman unloaded it from the trailer there were 2 bolts and hex nuts laying on the deck of the trailer. Traced them to the bagger. The other 2 were also loose. This morning checked it over before mowing. Front tires low on air and then checked deck level…it was not. Blamed it on technician not taking into consideration added weight on RH side of deck from bagger attachment. Has an LT160 I was happy with but this does mow even better.

@bigtuna9529 3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a JD S130 from Lowe’s, they have the local JD dealer come in and set the whole thing up (free of charge,) so the unit is literally ready to mow off the truck! They delivered right to my driveway! The local dealer checked everything mentioned in this video (I confirmed many of the steps myself to be sure such as tire pressure & oil level) & was a big reason I went with Lowe’s, I would have gone straight to the dealership itself but all their 100 series are on a 1 month back order. Lowe’s delivered mine 2 days after I purchased it. So far everything about my experience has been awesome & my first mowing went off without a hitch! Thanks for your videos!

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad to hear of your satisfaction and good experience. Thanks for watching!

@karm53 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for all the info

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@debbiecollins3781 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos! I just bought my new mower today and it is not assembled yet so thanks for all these tips and vids. My mower will be assembled and delivered--from the dealership next week. If you will, I'd like you to discuss mulch kits. I am considering going back in to the dealership before delivery to add a mulch kit. I've noticed on your videos that these mowers do blow a good bit of grass and I have lots of gardens with mulch. ...I WILL ask before my demo at home that we go over the 5 things you covered above! Thanks for all the good info~

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we helped you out! We will get a mulch kit out soon.

@memphislos10 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to pick up my first riding lawn mower Saturday morning .it's an hour away I'm glad I saw your video .👍🏾

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching!

@memphislos10 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The only thing I wished I would have done is zip tied the seat .It was jumping around crazy 🤪🤣

@MyGreenLawn2019 2 жыл бұрын

Just purchased my John Deere S240, sits right along side my X354. I always purchase from my local dealer. Good video

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@chrism3845 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips. Thanks heaps!!

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@bquilantan1815 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@patlsmith404 Жыл бұрын

Great video.👍🏼

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@cbmusgrave 2 жыл бұрын

Also a great checklist for setting up a used lawn tractor. Good to service everything just to be sure it is done. One additional thing that I needed to do on a Deere x350 I bought recently was adjust the front wheel alignment.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Very true! Thanks for the feed back and thanks for watching!

@cbmusgrave 2 жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment Sure thing - thanks for all the great videos - they've been super helpful!

@ciphercode2298 Жыл бұрын

You buy your x350 used?

@MM-iy9xu 9 ай бұрын

Do you have a basic /regular maintenance process you do? It's been years since doing own mowing and could use a refresher! Thanks for your thorough video!

@jamesw4445 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips. I received my brand new Toro Timecutter 42” zero turn last Friday. The deck was not leveled, two handles were not installed properly, one front cast tire has almost zero psi and the other has 15 psi. Manual states 30 psi. One rear tire has 30 psi and the other 10 psi as to manual’s 13 psi. There was no hour meter but the mower is definitely brand new with no sign of use. Your video made me to check those things and I was surprised how a bad job the local white-glove-service company performed.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Well I am glad I could help and thanks for watching!

@hphillips7425 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking at one today at Home Depot. They were transporting a lawn tractor and the left front tire bead was separated from the rim. At Lowe’s I checked more than a half dozen and all had loose battery cables. Good video and thanks

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

This is why we put this info out there so people are informed to check things out. Thanks for watching!

@sidneymcdonald1673 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting mine delivered tomorrow this was Helpful..Thinks

@johnandrews7839 Жыл бұрын

@@sidneymcdonald1673😂.

@GlendaYates-lp7xp Жыл бұрын

Great videos

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@BlueberryStinkFinger62 Жыл бұрын

John deere the #1 tractor that's always in a repair shop

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Is there an actual statistic on this?

@hkyskatz 3 жыл бұрын

So dang helpful, thanks!

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sofakinggood5829 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@chrisunderwood4865 2 жыл бұрын

When I got my last JD 580 from a dealer that was changing owners at the time.The deck was unlevel.Not even close.Mower belt was twisted.And Hyd Fluid was not even close to full.I went back and made them give me a quart of Fluid and did the rest myself.At least it had oil in it.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately this does happen and that is exactly why I wanted to put this video out there!

@doughoffman9463 2 жыл бұрын

Check battery voltage. Should be 12.7 or higher. IF 12.4 or lower the battery may be damaged. Get the seller to guarantee that the battery will charge properly to a resting level (sitting unused for 2-3 days) of at least 12.7 volts. IF you have zerk grease fittings on your mower deck spindles ASSURE that they get greased before you mow.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT additional info! Thank you and thanks for watching!

@rajvinder89 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to check for the two most important things 1. A Monster Zero Sugar sized cupholder 2. A set of gnarly speakers to blast AC/DC through at 7am!

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

HAHA! I will see if I can run this up the chain to John Deere. Thanks for watching!

@mrbubetube 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard people say the tires on their new mower were over-inflated. Not sure how often that happens or why that would happen. I've mostly heard that from people who had the mower delivered to their door still in the crate.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, that is one that I haven't heard yet but once again points to the upside of buying mowers at the dealership level so they can be checked over prior to being purchased.

@atcdude067 3 жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment you'd have to get the dealership to sell you a mower, and first and foremost talk to you. That's pretty unlikely for someone only wanting to spend 3-5k and not 25k on a new tractor!

@evilminion8825 2 жыл бұрын

I went to buy an S110 from Lowes today and an employee said they are assembled by a John Deere tech once a large shipment of them come in. So it’s some peace of mind that it’s assembled by someone who is trained and sent by the manufacturer, not just some store employee.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is true in most cases and it is a good thing that John Deere has their dealers do this. Thanks for watching!

@LK-bz9sk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info. I am soon to be first time buyer and never knew all this.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Well I am glad I could help and thanks for watching!

@beaubiddle834 2 жыл бұрын

Hours. Oil. Tire press. Deck level. Manual. Blade torque and sharpness. All these were left out of the description.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know and thanks for watching!

@sstatic6093 Ай бұрын

so now we know what to check for. now how do we resolve the issue if the place that we bought it from didn't take care it or didn't do it right the 1st time.

@joeparker7508 3 жыл бұрын

Also cutting up and down hill on up wards pass, slips mowers stalls

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Like I said in the previous comment, trying both out would be your best bet. Thanks for watching and good luck!

@Finnmarken91 Жыл бұрын

It gives me peace of mind knowing I am going through a John Deere Dealer.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes, I completely agree. It’s the way to go if you have the option.

@Finnmarken91 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment I've been watching all your videos and they are so helpful!

@thewhiteknight2251 3 жыл бұрын

The problem that I find with the newer mowers that you can buy today is they are built very, very poorly. At most they might last a couple of years if garage kept and got their maintenance when needed. They are made of a very cheap type of metal compared to what they used to make then out of. I use a 1969 Sears Suburban 12 and it has lasted me forever and will most likely outlive me. They were built good and strong and were very simple to fix things on and were pulling beasts. The decks came on and off very easily and were made very, very well. I wish they still made them as good as they used to. Very good video also.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we hear this a lot and also see exactly what you're talking about. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.

@thehourglasswithaman 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what brand of mowers you have had in the past but I am genuinely convinced you can’t kill anything with a Briggs and Stratton engine. And I know a lot of people who rant and rave about Honda’s. Although I don’t even like their cars so I wouldn’t have one.

@LedgemereHeritageFarm 2 жыл бұрын

People want to buy a mower as inexpensively as possible, so the manufacturers complied and built “economy “ machines to meet a price point. Folks generally don’t do much maintenance, abuse them and then get a new one about every 4-5 years. Deere, Cub Cadet, Simplicity and Husqvarna all build a top shelf model for those who are shopping quality, but expect to pay a premium on them. People look at horsepower, deck width and the price tag, not necessarily in that order.

@DiZZoLabs Жыл бұрын

This isn’t story time grandpa.

@denniswilson9317 Жыл бұрын

I just learned a few days ago that the only JD dealer within 40 miles of me had it's dealership pulled out from under it due to a purported lack of sales. They had been selling JD's for 42 years. They are still open selling Cub Cadets, Skags, and large commercial mowers (didn't notice the name). That former dealer is understandably bitter. I haven't decided whether to buy at a local big box or try to go with a distant dealer.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Wow this is interesting! I always suggest going with a dealer if you can, just for the service and care after the sale. Good luck and thanks for watching!

@49ProRatStreet 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be picking up my new 350 soon and appreciate this video. Question, when checking the oil, do you screw in the cap or just insert til it touches? Thanks

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Each engine seems to be different in this aspect. I would suggest just taking a quick peek in the operator manual when you get it to be sure. Thanks for watching!

@sflagg0817 3 жыл бұрын

just wanted to add a comment, 2 years ago i purchased another brand, Cub Cadet XT2 took delivery from the dealer later in the summer at the end of the season i only had 5 hours on it. come spring i go to remove it from our shed and both front tires were totally flat, i never had an issue with our previous mower in the shed BTW, i tried to put air in nothing, i went to the dealer and they said pretty much not much they could do i was like it is a 2000 dollar mower and it only has 5 hours on it, they said their hands were tied and couldn't due to the warrantee is only like 6 months on tires. i called Cub Cadet directly explained the whole situation stating it only had 5 hours on the engine, they sent me 2 new tires and rims at no charge, i believe the beads or something were defective because 2 western NY winters and no issues with the new tires.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Well I am glad you were taken care of! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

@oogboog7049 Жыл бұрын

Just got a amazing deal on a craftsman garden tractor just because someone mowed with it

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope it works well for you.

@JesseCase 2 жыл бұрын

These are all very good points and things to check for, but he missed the most important and very first thing you should do! The very very first thing you should always do before anything else is to check and make sure that your new tractor is ORANGE!!! 😋 Lol!! Orange tractor pride!!!

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for watching!

@gardentractor 3 жыл бұрын

Is the JD x370 trans axle oil and filter able to be changed without dropping it from the frame? Also is it a good tractor to mow one and a half flat acre and use a front blade for grading a light gravel driveway?

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

From what I am seeing on the parts diagram you will probably have to drop it to service it but I may be wrong. I know it will be close quarters trying to service it with it left in.

@joeparker7508 3 жыл бұрын

I have a river bank to cut what do you suggest.Looking at zero turn but always had lawn tractors.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

My honest opinion would be to see if you could demo both to see what works well for you. There are many factors that play into which style of mower works best for mowing hills and the best way to know is to get in touch with a local dealer and see if you can demo to make sure. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@klassicracer 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I'm about to buy a John Deere x100 series & I'm in England. Just wondering if these are built in the USA or are they or any parts built in the far East?

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So the mowers in my videos are all built in the USA but I am not sure about the X100 series. I will look into it. Good question and thanks for watching!

@donny-ho1bm 2 жыл бұрын

I.just love my john deere.only thing i dont like is the paint job..rusting under the paint..paint just peels off..seen it on quite a lot john deeres..going to strip her down an repaint her..give it a bit of loving..thought about adding a voltage gauge to it taco as well..

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Hate to hear of these paint issues, but I will admit I hear tis far too often. I hope the new paint job turns out well and thanks for watching!

@derrnav1530 3 жыл бұрын

Do your current mower decks have the inside bearing seals removed in the spindles? Zerks are useless if seals are in place.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned, I have a video coming out about this soon. Thanks for watching!

@gregcoll1576 3 жыл бұрын

Good information-but you just made me very worried about buying one- you think someone is going to check all these specs especially some Home Depot clerk that probably doesn’t know a heck of a lot more than me? Good Luck 🤪

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes I agree that a lot of these things may get overlooked which is why I want to make sure and get this info out there. Thanks for watching!

@jaiceirvine129 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any break in period for these mowers? Specifically the s170 Briggs and Stratton 24hp?

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

On the S170 it just has a standard 50 hour or annual service interval. Good question and thanks for watching!

@chanthana7694 3 жыл бұрын

Interested in one but concern if any of JD is going to fit in my 48" gate (opening space is 46"). My existing movers is Bolens 38" deck and it fits just right if I lift that black flappy thingy on the side. Will the 42" deck work? Tried to read the actual measure online for all riding mowers but impossible, not sure how they measure it. I need help. Thanks.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Good question, the width of a 12" mower with the chute raised (black flappy thing) is 46.5" so it would be close to get it in and out of your gate. I wish John Deere still made a 38" option but unfortunately they don't. Thanks for watching!

@cp-md7nk 3 жыл бұрын

I would like a S140 custom'' Kawasaki Engine, conventional oil filter, 16'' 22'' tires, K46 trans, 54'' deck, cool'' but really can I swap out the smaller 15''-20'' tires for the taller 16''-22'' ones on a 140 same diameter spindle, axel shaft, on off easy ? would it throw off the deck height ?

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you could swap out the old tires and wheels for the larger ones. It will affect your deck position but you can fix it just by setting your cut height and going through the leveling procedure in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nK9hpaV7yrvLeqM.html. Thank you and thanks for watching!

@hoss3245 3 жыл бұрын

Haben uns den John Deere X 750 gekauft, mit Mähwerk, Gebläse und 3 Fangsäcke € 17000 ,-- im Sale Gruß aus Germany

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Das ist großartig! Danke für den Kommentar!

@anthonyvalentino9483 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure it's not a 2020 model none serviceable transmissions or a Briggs and Stratton engines these tractors are a quality Trainwreck they also have plastic hoods

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Just like any brand there are some flaws, but thanks for watching!

@slimfire54 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and good info to.Does it make any difference where you purchase the Lawn mower from.I've heard that its better to purchase from a Dealer than a Big box store.Any true to this?Thanks and Happy New Year!

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliments! So I always encourage people to buy from a dealership for the service and part availability convenience. The products are the same whether you buy it from big box stores or dealers, but dealers have to upside of having service departments and better parts availability. Happy New Year to you as well and thanks for watching!

@janetrandle6882 3 жыл бұрын

This is precisely why I purchased my John Deere from a John Deere dealer

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

It is usually the best way to go! Thanks for watching!

@woodduck7318 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information we are getting a zero turn Friday so what do you think is better John Deere or bad boy ?

@DillonMcGee5.0 3 жыл бұрын

John deere

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion stay with Deere. Your resale value will be a lot higher than any other brand if you go and sell it 10 years from now.

@woodduck7318 3 жыл бұрын

Western Equipment thank you we have a old John Deere riding lawn mower that is 20 years old and still going strong we have three acres and it was time to upgrade

@nuancolar7304 Жыл бұрын

This is why I would never buy a mower from a big box store. It was likely uncrated and assembled by some recently-hired person who may not get it done right - or to completion. I think the chances of this happening are lower when buying from a dealer. Another thing I hate about the box stores is they park their mowers outside, usually in front of the store, and exposed to weather and tampering. Not only does the mower take rain, but every unattended raggamuffin coming to the store with parents is going to jump on it and tamper. Some may say it's not going to hurt a mower to take a few weeks of weather outside, but I don't store my mowers outside in the weather, so I'm not going to buy a brand new one subjected to that.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

All good points. I think buying from the dealer is always the best option.

@mattjaxdad8693 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is off topic but could you tell me where you purchased your work benches from? The one's in the background of this video.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

U-Line! They are great!

@victornaja7927 Жыл бұрын

Im torn between buying john deer s170 from kowes or john deere s220 . The s170 has 24 hp and the s220 has 22hp. Any feed back will help please

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

The other thing here is the S170 has a 48" deck and the S220 only has a 42". Thanks for watching!

@lynnanderson6789 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1970s wizard lawn tractor wanted to know if anyone out there was knowledgeable where I can find parts or any general information on how to fix my problem I’m having engine starts find a neutral soon as I put it into gear doesn’t go??

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

I wish i had more knowledge to help you out with this. Can anybody help here?

@rogergoodwin5533 Жыл бұрын

Is transmission axle housing plastic? Belt drive or hydro?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

None of the transmission axles are plastic and there is a belt that runs off of the engine to the transaxle.

@MrTacoJay 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought an s120. Haven’t taken it out on the lawn yet. But the belt for the deck seem extremely loose. Is this normal

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it will be loose until you pull the PTO lever up and then it will tighten up to engage the blades.

@MrTacoJay 3 жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment duh,.. thanks. So far so good. And sounds great

@krazikofiman 2 жыл бұрын

My question is; on my S240 with the MCS 6 (LP47167) does the Sun Canopy (LP68122) fit into the larger holes of the CargO Mount System with the MCS 6 taking up the smaller holes? In short, can both be utilized at the same time? And... can the old grass height selection lever be upgraded to the newer style (UC11873)?

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they can be used together and yes I believe the lever handles can be swapped out. Thanks for watching!

@krazikofiman 2 жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment Thank you for your reply! I've noticed on 247Parts the UC11872 is not available, if it were could a homeowner with tools be able to change out to the UC11872 or is that something my local Ag-Pro should do?

@danielhayes955 3 жыл бұрын

He may not say it but if know about john deere the E110 has those plastic gears you see in a remote control car, I LOVE MY JOHN DEERE just not e110 john deere

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

I think you're thinking of the E100 but no worries because they are no longer using that transmission on any of their mowers anymore.

@flatstheflounder9874 3 жыл бұрын

On my Craftsman T240 it has a 3 year warranty front to back no hours involved in warranty its straight up 3 years

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

That's a pretty good deal. Thanks for watching!

@ZymixProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Man! I've been debating between the JD S130 or the T240. Such a hard decision!

@flatstheflounder9874 3 жыл бұрын

@@ZymixProductions T240 it's a much better Tractor

@ZymixProductions 3 жыл бұрын

@@flatstheflounder9874 My last John Deere lasted me about 18 years. It was an L111. I know things have changed regarding competition and quality. So what makes you choose Craftsman over John Deere? By the way, I am tempted to get the T240. Seems like you get a lot more for your buck.

@flatstheflounder9874 3 жыл бұрын

@@ZymixProductions quality Craftsman are back building quality Tractors Steel decks reinforced 12 and 11 gauge 10 gauge frame motor mount is welded to the frame not bolted on Kohler KT725 V Twin 7000 series they are based on the Kohler Command Pro Commercial Engine 3 year unlimited hours Warranty the list is Long

@user-mp7xv8hl5b Жыл бұрын

Aside from these things to check off…when I get my S110 on Friday, is it typically ready to go once it’s delivered? (It should be pre assembled prior assuming they did it right haha)…

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Yes, it should be completely ready to go. I just like to have these videos out there to remind people to check.

@user-mp7xv8hl5b Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment perfect…one last question. I’ve noticed my hour meter on the front is still on even if the tractor is off and key is out…should that be going off?

@richardb7093 Жыл бұрын

How do you check that it's level?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I have a bunch of videos on how to do this on our other channel 247Parts. it is a little different depending on which mower you have on how to adjust the level. I would recommend going and looking for your mower or one similar on our other channel.

@MrTacoJay 3 жыл бұрын

Do I need special blades to mulch.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely want to put on mulching blades that have a longer cutting edge so that the grass is cut finer before falling back to the ground. Great question and thanks for watching!

@MrTacoJay 3 жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment any product number on those for s120?

@gregoryperry2350 Жыл бұрын

Any recommendations on a riding mower for .5 acre?

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I honestly would say any mower in the John Deere lineup will be good for .5 acre. It all depends on how big of deck, engine, and features you prefer, but any of them will do the job.

@gregoryperry2350 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment thank you!

@JQUICK21 3 ай бұрын

Is there really a difference between john deere’s sold at Lowe’s and those sold at dealerships? I can’t imagine there being any difference! If there is it would allow for lawsuits.

@deputyfestus4163 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure these John Deere's don't have the throw away Transmissions and Briggs and Stratton engines and plastic hoods

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Well all of the newer John Deere mowers will have plastic hoods and there are Briggs and Stratton options in almost every line up. This may be a tough one. But thanks for watching!

@deputyfestus4163 2 жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment one of many reasons I did not buy one but thanks for replying

@dreabalderas1 3 жыл бұрын

What about club cadet xt1

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

I would check all of these things no matter what mower you are buying. Thanks for watching!

@chopperking007 Жыл бұрын

If it leaks oil out the fuel pump and the oil is black it got a blown head gasket.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

This is true. Thanks for the comment.

@sharkhax 3 жыл бұрын

so i'm getting a mower delivered thursday, when I ask the guy "how do I know the blades are torqued to spec?" how is he supposed to prove to me that they are???

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Great question. Probably 99.99% chance he wont have a torque wrench to torque it for you. You will have to buy a torque wrench to test it yourself.

@wburtney5154 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a S240 48" delivered yesterday from the JD dealer. Turned the key today. Click click click no start. Not the battery. Came back 5 minutes later. Started right up. An Omen. The machine owns me. I don't own the machine.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I have heard of things like this happening. I would check to make sure there are no loose wiring connections. Thanks for watching!

@atcdude067 3 жыл бұрын

I watched several of your videos of the past few weeks. Overall, some really good content. This video takes some pretty subtle clear shots at the non-dealership level sales. I attempted to contact several dealers near me before ultimately going to a big box store - and here is why. Each dealer I walked into, they had 0 interest in even talking lil ole me "only" spending 3-4k on a residential mower. Practically laughed at. You're not buying a 700k combine? GTFO. Like your videos, but I think you should have a little reality check on the elitism of the "JD dealers." If you're not spending 25-50k+, don't waste your time at a dealer, they don't care.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

@atcdude067 thanks for leaving your comment. We want this channel an open forum to talk about what people are experiencing. $3-4K is a ton of money to me and I want to be valued as well when I make a big purchase like a mower. A mower is sometimes the 3rd biggest purchase in a person’s life, I take that serious and it kind of drives me to create useful content so people can make a more informed decision when buying a mower. Nothing more frustrating than not getting in the right mower model or not knowing all about the machine OR not having somebody appreciate your business.

@tkendr01 3 жыл бұрын

Are you 'buying the unit that you want' or wanting them to 'sell' you something? I already knew that I wanted one of the X500 series from doing my own research. I called the local dealer and asked them what was available. I bought the X570 over the phone and was told it would be ready later in the week. I have a truck and a small trailer so I did not need to have it delivered. I picked up a maintenance kit at the same time as the X570 and worked only with the salesman who sold it to me over the phone. Everything went very smoothly about 4 weeks ago.

@1967fritzsj 3 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of it depends on where you live. I live in Greenville SC, and we dont have a lot of farming or agriculture around here, but we have a LOT of residential. No one is buying combines... lol. I just bought an S120 this week (pick it up today) and I was treated VERY well. They were responsive to my email questions, and very friendly in the showroom. I highly recommend getting John Deere products from a dealer rather than one of the big box stores. There is a peace of mind that come with purchasing from people who are focussed on one particular product or brand. At the big box stores you are lucky if you can even get anyone's attention, and even luckier if you get the attention of someone that knows what they are talking about. Since the prices are exactly the same at the John Deere dealership... why would anyone not go there? But... its America, people are free to do what they want. (for now... lol)

@PrincesSoulmate 3 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me 11 years ago. They treated me like a stupid woman. I was so angry I bought a Husqvarna from Atwoods down the street. It just died, so I’m going to try again. The dealership has changed ownership so maybe they will be better.

@emena6331 2 жыл бұрын

I experienced a bit of what @atcdude067 did. Went to my first dealership 2 weeks ago with my twin 3 year old boys so they could take a look at all of the “cool tractors” and I could ask some questions. No one bothered to even approach me. As a result, I bought my kids 2 toy tractors and left. After some additional research, I came to my own conclusion that the dealership was still the right place to make my purchase. Especially, since I was aiming for the x350. I watched all of Western Equipment’s videos and a handful of others; and educated myself. A week later, I knew exactly what I wanted along with the attachments that I needed. I called a second dealer near my house, luckily, I got a friendly salesman over the phone and essentially made my purchase right there with him. He didn’t up-sell me on a warranty, additional services, or any other attachments. He gave me exactly what I asked for, gave me the price (which I knew ahead of time), and I bought it. In the end, @atcdude067 may be right. However, us little guys just need to do our own homework, call up the JD dealership and make the purchase. Very little can go wrong with that recipe.

@RaccoonFederation007 3 жыл бұрын

Damn it , just saw this video a week after taking it home

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Well now at least you have something to check over now that you have your new mower home. Hopefully it is helpful. Thanks for watching!

@jman4573 3 жыл бұрын

Too bad customer service nowadays sucks I went into dealer looking to buy my first John Deere brought this up and guys literally laughed at me screw them they didn’t get my business it sucks when a consumer does their research but the sellers don’t give a crap

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

That’s too bad to hear. Nobody should be treated that way. Not everybody treats people that way so don’t lose hope.

@spartanmale5724 2 жыл бұрын

One thing you need to keep in mind... .that's 17..

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure I know what you mean? But thanks for watching!

@davidpennington9125 2 жыл бұрын

You skipped checking the oil in the transmission and your bearings

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Good points to check. Thanks for watching!

@junelima363 Жыл бұрын

Bought a brand new john deer s10 the oil cap wasn't put on correctly while mowing all the engine oil came out wtf thanks Lowe's

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Ouch! I hate to hear this.

@irafair3015 Жыл бұрын

I guess you should have checked that before you started mowing.

@awm7353 3 жыл бұрын

Having worked at JD, I would never buy anything made by Deere. Although they preach quality, they rush the lines. If you are not done in the time allotted, supervisors descend on you demanding to know why you are not done on time. If a part does not fit right, send it anyway. Then they wonder why there are so many aftermarket repairs.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

This is interesting. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

@uwannadance1971 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I got a piece of junk delivered by Lowe's. Everytime I engage, the thing grinds and the whole mower shakes. It goes back to on Monday.

@dorothyharp9275 Жыл бұрын

Good to know. I prefer older Craftsman machines - BEFORE they put in those hydrastatic trannys. Luckily I am still able to fix all ills with the rider so far. For sure, do a lot of research BEFORE buying if you go NEW - Damn expensive!

@greenmarine5 3 жыл бұрын

How to avoid most of these things that aren't set properly? "Buy from a DEALER". You can buy a John Deer from a big box store but if there is a problem and John Deer sends you to a dealer for a warranty issue, keep in mind your mower is going to sit there until they have free time to work on it. The Dealer will always take care of people that bought from that dealer first before any warranty issues from a box store...... On another note: absolutely NO Box store is going to check for you what this kind young man suggests in the Video, they will always refer you to the nearest Dealer. Moral of the story, buy from a dealer even though the mower at the Box store is the exact same as the dealer is selling, your issues will be far less and if there is a problem the Dealer where you purchased the mower from will take care of you with in 24 to 48 hours instead of 3 to 5 weeks if bought from a box store. Be a smart consumer be smart with your time and money.

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

This is true a lot of the time, but I still encourage checking these things even if it is from a dealer. Thanks for watching!

@cb7pwn 2 жыл бұрын

The main thing is, don't buy anything lower than a 500 series anything! Be it ride on or zero turn!! Cheap ass. over priced hoods that shatter and break just driving around normally and cost almost 1000$ cnd to replace entirely !!!!!! John deere should genuinely be ashamed of themselves for screwing over consumers in how expensive and cheap parts are on these things

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate all feedback so thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

@zeroturn7091 3 жыл бұрын

Battery

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I should have added that and checking if the tractor has fuel and if so how long has it been sitting in the tank and carburetor.

@EDD519 Жыл бұрын

your wallet !

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

HAHA! Good one!

@russ5234101 3 жыл бұрын

I guess this guy quit Tool Time

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Haha had to start a new gig! Thanks for watching!

@vincegrey8718 Жыл бұрын

It is not practical for consumers to do some of these checks. It comes down to trust and not disrespecting the dealer. If eveyone who buys a new John Deere lawn tractor ( from a dealer ) has to be a mechanic and check the set up ....Johnn Deere should close their business. This opinion may be different if you buy from a box store.

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

I think this is a good point. You should always be able to trust that these things are done but I think these are good things to check for any brand of mower you are buying just to make sure things are right before you take it home.

@markkus1134 Жыл бұрын

I would not buy a John Deere my neighbor bought one new a 130 and 5 years later all the paint is falling off absolutely no primer under the paint! Junk

@WesternEquipment Жыл бұрын

Where is the paint falling of at?

@markkus1134 Жыл бұрын

@@WesternEquipment all around sunder seat along the foot rests it’s stored in a garage also there is no evidence of any primer under flaking off paint

@bobhunter3050 9 ай бұрын

I had a John Deere , had . The mower deck is fastened on all 4 corners to the tractor , no suspension. Over a bump, just scalloped lawn . No complaints on tractor , except the hood and grill are PLASTIC. Really .

@jeffbrosky4696 3 жыл бұрын

Cut to the chase or you lose me

@WesternEquipment 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta get all the info out there my friend!

@deanwright9167 2 жыл бұрын

Don't buy this John Deere x147r Ride on mower. Unless you want to mow a level short lawn that doesn't get too long. Maybe a bowling green would be suitable. The grass shute constantly clogs up if you mow heavy green grass so you have put your arm in and pull it all out. You have no warning when it clogs and jams the blades while the motor keeps spinning the deck belt resulting in black smoke coming out that lets you know there's serious problem. If you're lucky the belt will jump off the pulleys. Putting the catcher back on is a frustrating procedure the makes you think it from a different model. The lock catch on the catcher releases very often dropping grass out the back. The whole catcher set up is flimsy and cheap. Not too mention frustrating. Not good around trees as the catcher handle sticks up way too high and hooks onto branches. 1 hr of use after buying this brand new mower it developed an unnerving clunking sound in the deck. I've always owned John Deere and have been a happy customer,but this model is poorly engineered and designed.

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

I hate to hear of this bad experience. I hope your dealer can help resolve some of these issues for you!

@trinitywright7122 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry who the hell knows how to torque a blade. really?

@WesternEquipment 2 жыл бұрын

Well there are torque specs in your operator manual for the bolts that holds the blades on and then you can buy a cheap torque wrench and it is just like using a ratchet. Seems tedious but it can be a big deal when talking about safety with your mower. Thanks for watching!