BEST WAY To CLEAN Under The MOWING DECK on a Riding Lawn Mower

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5 жыл бұрын

ESSENTIAL winterizing tip YOU MUST TRY with your riding lawnmower - 5 minute easy solution to help prevent your mower deck from rusting or rotting out during the off season and costing you hundreds of dollars in the future. No need to remove the deck!
Is your mower deck rusting out or packed with grass and debris, why replace your ride on deck when you can prevent rotting by using the wash out port attachment.
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@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

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@carmichaelmoritz8662 4 жыл бұрын

maybe i'm lucky in a way . i have a private lake on the property i live on and all i do is drive in the shallow a bit just enough so that the water touches the bottom of the deck and wallah the water is sucked up into the blades and cleans it perfectly every time . :))

@jimmysapien9961 4 жыл бұрын

Way to go Steve . And I gave $$ to your Website, so you won’t Run out of Beer !!!

@larry3576 4 жыл бұрын

I have a John Deere and it doesn’t do a good job at all

@w.petepedersen9888 4 жыл бұрын

Larry 357 did u lower the deck to the ground over concrete or asphalt? Just a hint, because I wouldn’t have known that without watching Steve’s video, I did know about keeping the blades turning however. Hope it works for u Larry, God Bless!

@jimmysapien9961 4 жыл бұрын

Larry 357 try an Ex Mark 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@dwarden3 4 жыл бұрын

After about 10 or 12 beers my mower is usually on it's side "naturally" then I just wash it out after I wake up.

@unrulybot1352 4 жыл бұрын

This comment made me chuckle for 5minutes straight

@nonenone8819 4 жыл бұрын

Hand down the funniest comment on the internet ever! CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE A WINNER!

@jimmysapien9961 4 жыл бұрын

I won’t tell

@garychandler4296 4 жыл бұрын

Must be Irish; clutching the grass to keep from falling off the earth...

@muskeyr2543 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaa!!

@conniejon100 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information about using the washout port. My husband always took care of the yard and all the equipment, so when he died I didn't even know I was supposed to wash off the lawn mower, much less underneath. I have found your videos very helpful. At 68, I'm learning new tricks and hope to keep my mower in good condition for the rest of my life.

@crawwwfishh3284 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the grass washed off it holds moisture and that will cause the deck to rust. Be safe

@Horizon301. 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss.

@hollyagnew3257 2 жыл бұрын

My husband died recently so I have had to learn allowed thos stuff. I have wash ports on my 54" cub cadet xt2, but not on my John Deeres. After seeing this video, I'm going to have some installed on those, too. I love watching all the gunk fly out.

@hunterjacobs2178 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@davidhighland7080 Жыл бұрын

One other suggestion: After you’ve performed the simple steps in this video, disconnect the water, and then run the engine with blades engaged (with you in the driver’s seat, safely out of the way) to dry the undercarriage. A few minutes will do it!

@Jimmythepin 11 ай бұрын

I have a 13-year-old Craftsman 42" lawn tractor. I have used it twice a week, every week since I bought it in 2010. I use the wash-out port almost every time I get done mowing, and the amount of gunk that comes out from under the deck is amazing!! Also, I am in the process, today, of sharpening my blades and scraping down the remaining residue/grass/crud under the deck. (I don't do this part as often as I should.) I am very happy to say that there is ZERO rust under my mower deck, and I swear by using the wash port!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 11 ай бұрын

Right on buddy! Thank You...

@rogerthat.9105 8 ай бұрын

Would it be a yt 3000. By any chance…… Because that is about the timeframe that I bought mine from Sears Husqvarna built YT 3000

@TheAgentAssassin 7 ай бұрын

Wish I had done this my 10yr mower deck is a little rusted. Still going strong though. I did put a k66 transmission on my little d130 ,it's been an awesome upgrade.

@johnsomerset1510 3 ай бұрын

If you use your mower twice a week, every week since 2010, you must live in a warm area where your grass never stops growing and you probably mow the grass when it's dry. So, you won't be leaving your mower for months on end, clean or dirty. So, it's not flipping surprising it's not rusting.

@jshkrueger 3 ай бұрын

@@johnsomerset1510It's actually very surprising to me that people have an issue with their mower decks rusting. Are y'all mowing in the rain, or something? I live in Nebraska. I've had the same John Deere riding mower and deck for over 30 years. Very little rust under the deck, only a surface rust in parts. Certainly no spots where it's rusting through.

@w.petepedersen9888 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, this is the first time watching u, “won’t be the last”, on washing the under deck of riding lawnmowers very informative. You took the time to remove your deck several times so we could see the actual results of each process, that is patience, dedicated work, & thoroughness in educating us. And, no I have not used it before but will definitely use them from now on (my walk behinds also have these hose fittings).

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

Right on

@wallyschloeffel1678 2 жыл бұрын

I have been told by a professional lawn care business who has quite a few Ride Ons (you call them lawn tractors) that he does wash under his deck regularly but never washes the top of the deck, he has had issues with spindle bearings failing prematurely when water gets into them. He does remove the guards for the spindles and driving belts and cleans out debris that builds up in that area but never washes them anymore from the top. He has found that he rarely has spindle-bearing issues since not washing the top of the deck.

@1Tibs1 10 күн бұрын

just have to know what needs to be greased or not, waxed, everything we have should come with a basic maintenance manual.

@rjgoniea 3 жыл бұрын

Trying not to mow wet grass also helps a lot. I drop my deck when winter comes so I can install the snowblower attachment. It's never looked as caked as yours did before the cleaning. It may also help that the last few uses in fall are doing leaf cleanups and I try doing them when they are dry as well. If the leaves are dry enough, they pulverize into a fine dust I can just leave on the lawn to return nutrients to the soil.

@qdllc Ай бұрын

That’s a big part. Wet grass not only sticks, but it clumps and makes a messy cut.

@ScatPackRob 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I tried it. Drank a six pack of Stone IPA while it was cleaning. When I woke up the deck was cleaner than it was when it was new.

@catman1050 3 жыл бұрын

Last year I was cleaning up a field with lawn tractor. I really should have had a bushcutter or rough cut machine, but the lawn tractor did a very good job. The blueberry and rose hip bushes did an amazing job of cleaning the deck. It looked like it was sand blasted, lol.

@NordicDan 2 жыл бұрын

My 22" Toro Recycler has one that I use every time I mow. I've found that it works really well when being used to maintain a clean deck, rather than to clean a deck that already has a bunch of old hardened buildup on it. When I cleaned the deck completely and then used the was out port after every mow, my deck stays almost completely clean throughout the season. Makes winterizing far quicker.

@Lewis_T 2 жыл бұрын

Makes good sense. I use my wash port about once a year, I’ll go ahead and increase that now. 😆 I got tired of second hand riders a couple years ago and bought a new one. I took the deck off and undercoated it real well, I was surprised at the lack of when I got it off. My last rider was a ‘94 model 46” I bought second or third or so hand. I was always working on something to keep it running, but the deck finally rusted a hole through it significantly so I bought my first new one. I’ve used 3 or 4 since the 80’s. It sure is nice to hop on the new one, crank it right up, mow and put it up without turning a wrench. Plus I’m not trailering this one around mowing lots of grass. So I undercoated it real well, and have only used the port a few times. That’s about to change.

@robertbeacham4314 10 ай бұрын

I’ve never used the wash port. I clean underneath 4-5 times a year using a putty knife. The old girl is 26 years old, and still in use. New pull cord and new wheels with oil changes from time to time has kept her going . Craftsman from 1996

@garrykrause2375 4 жыл бұрын

HEY STEVE--JUST CLEANED MY DECK--WHAT A JOB IT WAS-IT HAD MOLDED AND IT WAS SO THICK -I JUST WANTED TO WATCH YOUR VIDEO ON THE MOWER DECK CLEANING..

@ronvera 3 жыл бұрын

I live on the Texas Gulf Coast. Lots of thick fast growing St Augustine grass and very fertile soil and lots of rain. When my deck is getting a thick coating of grass and mud underneath. I just drive it close to our ditch or a puddle in the yard and let the left edge of the deck sit in about 2-3 inches of water and engage the blades at max rpm . It catches the water and spins it violently around the deck and blows it out the discharge as a green malt until it clears up. It normally washes the deck clean.

@hermanmunster714 28 күн бұрын

Real good information with a splash of Red Green and twist of Dan Akroyd. Thank you 😆 🤣

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 28 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@hillbilly3366 24 күн бұрын

Good information! Steve is why I installed a wash port on my old Cub Cadet a year or two ago. This is worth revisiting. I do it EVERY time I mow. Thanks Steve!

@lucyscottwalker2203 5 жыл бұрын

I sent this vid to my husband because he loves his mower and he loves his beer. Great tip!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@frankway3507 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, I love your channel, I am 58 now and work on nothing but my own equipment but used to have a small engine repaired business 30 some years ago, and like you a beer would help. I have learned a few things from you that I didn't know. Keep up the good work. Frank.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@xecukc7010 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't been using my port, but after all these years, I'm going to. I have been cleaning the deck the hard way! Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@tomsnyder5324 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, I bought a Craftsman clean out kit online. Came with two drill bits for the correct size holes to drill, a self tapping machine screw to attach the clean out, the clean out itself and the quick-attaching hose coupling. Complete kit. IT WORKS BEAUTIFULLY. Bought two more for my other riders. Good video. Thank you.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Tommy!

@harrylangley3781 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I stumbled across this video. Just purchased a new mower last month. Will utilize this feature after each time I mow. Thank You Steve.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@shanenewby8646 4 жыл бұрын

I use a pressure washer with a gutter cleaning attachment (U shaped) on the end of the wand with the green tip. If you put the tip facing up you can pivot it on the ground and move it around till the deck is clean.

@marchearn9058 3 жыл бұрын

I wondered why mine never worked and now you've shown me the correct way to do it. THANK YOU!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@poodlesrock2266 13 күн бұрын

End of the season..deck comes off, scraped clean and wire brushed and use a paint brush and brush old motor oil on the deck. My mower is a Deere from 1986. A Kawasaki engine changed oil and filter every season, greased and good to go. I have only changed blades, drive belts and mower spindle bearings. Great channel..great info

@1999Shortstuff 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. I have two older tractors (Deere L130 - 48" deck & Cub Cadet, Zero Turn - 42" deck). Neither have a wash out port. What I do is drive each tractor up on my car ramps several times a year and power wash the top and bottom of the decks. Works like a charm. Also, to minimize the amount of grass that collects under each deck, I never cut my grass when it is wet.

@cedricerleward Жыл бұрын

I love my power washer I use it to clean everything and blow dry with my leaf blower cleans my cars with no water spots or drip marks. Even use it to blow leaves off the lawn and driveway, etc

@kathleenbunting4250 3 жыл бұрын

Five days ago bought a New John Deere X380. Living in Vermont we have Five Season counting Mud Season. So I only got to sit on the tractor with my morning coffee and go through all the features. Today! I got to mow and did get it stuck in a natural swamp pond ( I got too close ). Lucky a neighbor was on the point mowing his yard. He saw me walking across the field and figured I got my new John Deere stuck. When he came over and saw how much mud on it. Said I would get to use the new feature cleaning the deck. So came in and ran your Video. Your instruction was so easy to follow. Deere John, looks as good as new~~~~~~~~~~~~~again. Thanks Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@thesoundsofchill5939 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the instructions on how to do it correctly! I had an idea but I was not right when I first guessed about the deck lowering. Really enjoying this channel I always learn a new something to help in the yard.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@chestermorningstar1958 5 жыл бұрын

Cold enough to see your breath, but warm enough for Crocs! Good Vid. Need a port for my old Wheel Horse.

@Levy3o8 4 жыл бұрын

I love the shot of you riding up by the camera and holding the beer out for a cheers. Total gold.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

Right on Buddy...

@d3w4yn3 11 ай бұрын

Okay, this answered the question I've been wondering about since I bought my mower. I haven't done this even once, but I'm replacing the blades and the spindles even, so I'm going to clean the deck out really well, then I'm going to do this from now on!!! Thanks for posting!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 11 ай бұрын

You're Welcome...

@majorpayne5289 7 ай бұрын

👍Yes sir, been doing this for years. It’s like a pressure washer in action w/ those blades running. I tell everyone after I service their mowers. Riders or push type. Works great. Lots of folks don’t realize what it’s for & some wonder why it’s not working well when they hook the water hose up. Come to find out, they’re not engaging the blades. Lol! Keep up the good work Sir Steve. I’m going back thru some older videos as business has been down as of late & have some chill time on my hands. Take care. 👍

@sevenmile 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos for actually voluntarily taking the deck off TWICE for the sake of this video! Never have been impressed with the washout port, and then tonight watching the video.....oh,wait... lower the deck????

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on

@waburden 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks Steve! Great tip about lowering the deck all the way! I use the wash port after every cut but I never thought to lower the deck all the way and I usually cut pretty high. I see you do the wash port on the pavement as well and I'll copy that as well!

@kortnieb 2 жыл бұрын

Please never stop making videos. I love listening to you and I love that you drink while doing it. I'm learning so much about my mower and i can't wait to teach my husband.. It just sound like I know what I am talking about

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@MountainrunnerTn 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought an X354 John Deere mower and have only mowed twice with it. I used the port both times but never have seen it demonstrated by anyone before and after. Thanks once again for a very helpful video.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@ricktruman1416 4 жыл бұрын

When I was 10 or so one of my chores was cleaning the under side of the lawn mower. Boy I think this would of been a life saver.

@jaxxx010 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't know lowering the deckmade a diference. Learned so much from Steve! Legend

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Right on

@MrGeorgeTBone 2 жыл бұрын

I just cleaned my mower deck with a hose and a wire brush. I mowed the lawn once (54" deck, about 3/4 acre of grass) and cleaned it my usual way - in the lawn with the deck up off the ground. Then I got curious, did a search and found this video. I pulled the mower back out onto the driveway, and flushed it out again with the deck all the way on the ground. Five minutes later the water finally ran clear. Great tip, you just earned yourself a subscriber

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@richardnaimark8781 2 жыл бұрын

You have one of the best “how to…” threads on KZfaq! Clear explanations, good visuals. Every time.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@Carskinify 5 жыл бұрын

I just have a troy bilt push mower and I just found that if I tilt it up and spray it with the stream setting on my hose nozzle, it cleans it quite well and it also does a neater job on the lawn when it is clean from built up grass.

@anthony9thompson 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you do so much work to prepare your props for you videos

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@klassicracer 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a John Deere X107. Used it for the first time today here in England. Thank you for posting this excellent video. I now know how to wash the deck properly!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@joshbeckett 11 ай бұрын

The mower I use and maintain has one of these … I never saw the manual when it was new and always wondered what the mulching cover was hanging on the wall … two lessons in one! Thanking you as always!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 11 ай бұрын

You're Welcome...

@mrscrapper3331 4 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! I had no clue what that goofy fitting was even for! Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@michaelr.williams8176 3 жыл бұрын

Realey. For real. Come on

@chickiechannel 4 жыл бұрын

That was cool my Papa was a small engine repair man also and I never knew what that was for but he used to always power wash the decks and repaint them every few years to keep them from rusting. Thanks Steve😁

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@jed2055 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, just repainted mine after a thorough clean. Just simple maintenance will keep the deck from rusing. Too lazy, too bad.

@suziesturgill2462 10 ай бұрын

Great video I can't get my 46inch deck off! Thanks for sharing

@jayevans7679 2 жыл бұрын

I clean my rider after every use and that wash out port does work and it works great. My deck is completely clean every time. Great video

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@thomasmoje5926 Жыл бұрын

Three years ago I bought a brand new Husqvarna lawn tractor with a heavy duty fabricated (welded up heavy gauge not pressed steel) deck it has a 'wash port' on it. Came with the adaptor to attach water hose tried it out a few times it did not work all that well still had grass accumulation in parts of the deck. Ended up buying a 'tractor lift' which enables me to raise up the front of the tractor so I can wash out the underside of the deck much more effectively. Good investment in my opinion. I try to wash the underside of the deck after every mowing then clean the deck really well, brush off any residual grass/rust accumulation with a wire brush, degrease it and paint it when done for the mowing season for storage during the winter. Decks are usually the first thing to go on a lawn tractor so some care and maintenance of it pays off in the long run.

@SuperToughnut 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! Just bought my first rider. Good to know to lower the deck before washing out.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@saw6436 2 жыл бұрын

I don't even have a yard and I like these videos. Very informative!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank You...

@uf1978 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased a new riding mower and will be installing the wash kit this week. I never cut wet grass so helps with the build up. Thanks for the video!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@bikeny 5 сағат бұрын

So I don't have a riding mower at this time, but I had planned to. It'll happen next year. But now I know what to do after every mowing session. I am now a subscriber.

@hueydevotedUH1 4 жыл бұрын

I was ALMOST going to comment half way through about him leaving the mower deck up......then after another minute realized it was very intentional. Shame on me for doubting a man who's mind is sharpened with Old Milwaukee.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Right on JR....

@bobwayne911 4 жыл бұрын

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon LOL

@sureshots8155 3 жыл бұрын

Ten months later. We are still laughing 😆

@1on1c5 3 жыл бұрын

I mean the man wears Crocs and drinks Old Milwaukee.....what isn't to trust?

@paint3ball 3 жыл бұрын

@@1on1c5 your farts

@fredkeele6578 4 жыл бұрын

"Old Milwaukee is good enough for doing this" You're killing me Smalls 😂😂😂

@mikelouis9389 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just bought my first rider, arthritis decided mowing 2 1/2 acres is no longer a thing. I think that you just saved me a bunch of money and work! Subbed!!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

@RichMorgan360 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’ve owned a John Dere for 5 years and didn’t know about this. Just cleaned it for the first time and got loads of junk from under there! 👍

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri 5 жыл бұрын

This is great video but let me just add a small tip... after washing out the deck turn off the water supply and then turn on the blades again for at least another minute. This will help air dry the blades and underneath the deck to prevent rust. DallasCityOfChampions

@jamesmoore3346 5 жыл бұрын

While at it, clean the top side also, if clippings build up on the top they hold moisture and doesn't take long for rust to show up.....

@michaelw7540 5 жыл бұрын

Better yet.... Keep the deck sprayed with WD-40 means less cleaning time, less water used, it'll stay cleaner longer, and guaranteed no rust. Plus keeps blades sharper longer. Also, buying WD-40 by 5gallon buckets is by far cheaper and can be added to any spray bottle such as an old Windex or even a febreeze spray bottle. I've been doing this trick long before those crappy plastic hose connections were ever even thought about on a mower. Works wonders on off-road vehicles, too!

@jamesmoore3346 5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelw7540 I rebuilt my first car motor when I was 12 tears old, I'm now 62, kinda in a forced retirement due to lung cancer, I BEAT the cancer but have yet to get past the ill effects of the chemo and radiation. I've been a mechanic of one form or another my entire life. I fully believe in WD-40, just when you think you used it every way there comes yet another thing it's good for. WD-40 got it's origins during the saturan 5 rocket days. Seems they were having issues with rust glaze starting on some expensive rocket parts so they approached a team of engineers to come up with something to control the rust fissue. Long story short the engineers were sucessful, the product is what we know as WD-40, to break it down, WD stands for water dispersant and 40 is the number of formulas they tried before they got it right, hence WD-40.

@rebas04 4 жыл бұрын

I do the same and it dries surprisingly fast. A leaf blower works great on the top to dry

@hatch98023 4 жыл бұрын

james ,,’,lelellelelelelemoore

@tomlidahl 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to your advice my weedeater is working great, the leaf blower is running well, replaced a needle and seat and my Briggs, but, best of all somebody else out there is wearing crocs. I do need to tune two chainsaws so I’ll be watching those soon. I shared your john Deere bearing video with my son. Thank you for all the great information.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

@mrbilllollar Жыл бұрын

I have the entry-level John Deere Zero Turn (Z235) and I just paid almost $900 for a new 42" deck, simply because I STOPPED using the wash port. When it was brand new, I used it faithfully after every cutting, but I got lazy and it completely rotted my deck within 5 years and only 49 hours on the engine. Great video!

@billbonner9758 3 жыл бұрын

I don't usually comment on you tube videos but after watching Steve do this I have to say THANK YOU STEVE👍.. Like you I never have used this cleaning feature before today. I wish I had seen it years ago. The stuff that came out from under my cutting bed was comparable to something that comes out of the backside the of a cow. I will be doing this after every cutting now.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

@nickmetalartworks1289 4 жыл бұрын

My first time on this channel. Great content. Strait to the point and no extra garbage. Good work

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@lindyjohnson2908 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome! It cracks me up how you have your 2 beer jobs. Thanks for your fantastic advice!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Susdenfann 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the time you took to explain this. I don't think I have been doing it correctly and I doubt my 86-year-old father has. Thanks again!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@cvshooter61 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just bought a ride on with a washer port. Used it a few times, but didn't think it did the job. Now I see I was doing it all wrong! Thank for the info.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@bucknuts6762 5 жыл бұрын

it convinced me to use the port from now on great info thank you

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@stephenfluharty8459 3 жыл бұрын

I was so curious bout the Washout port, thanks for doing this!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@TonyFromarty Жыл бұрын

Great thanks. I am thinking about buying a new Cub Cadet ZT1 that has a wash port. The deck can be removed but its not quite as easy as my older Cub Cadet. This has convinced me that although I will want to remove the deck at least annually, the wash port will keep it clean for the most part. So there you go Cub Cadet, Steve just got you a sale.

@johnmccormick175 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve and perfect timing..i just bought a new mower with the place for the fitting and was wondering whether to bother..and thanks to you i will be buying one tomorrow..love your site,take care and stay safe.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@harveyroad6 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Steve. Very effective especially if you used it weekly. Good advice to clean it weekly and park it on a slab. Myself, Every fall I take the wire wheel grinder to the deck, let dry bone dry, then I either paint with a good metal rust paint or I coat it with Fluid Film. Same original deck on my 1974 Columbia 990.

@buttliq0ur869 2 жыл бұрын

Bragging or complaining???

@harveyroad6 2 жыл бұрын

@@buttliq0ur869 just encouraging that it's possible to make them last.

@bobvautour5207 4 жыл бұрын

Man glad I found you! You will save me a lot of head ache! Thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@davidreinhart418 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. I am a newly minted John Deere owner. I used the hose port before watching this video but know I know it actually works.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@harpo6203 2 жыл бұрын

Great information! Plus, you cover more info in a 10 minute video than many guys do in 1/2 hr.. Many thanks!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@willythemailman3911 5 жыл бұрын

I put the hose and a bottle of whiskey between a chair and the mower I keep drinking whiskey until I'm on the ground near the mower I use the hose to keep hydrated while I'm down there Love your videos Steve. Keep up the good work

@hairburger62 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds like quite the good rinse! LOL

@chrisbraid2907 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, my push Mower has a wash port. Where I live the heat takes care of the grass that hangs on to the Guard. Back in NZ the wash port cleaner seemed to get all the grass off the Mowing Guard though. Over here I’d just roll the mower up a one sided ramp and hit the underside with the Pressure washer , much quicker and cleaner ....

@-Cece 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve for this video. I saved to my watch later list and finally got around to viewing, too bad I waited so long. Very useful. Your work is appreciated.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@pamelalyon1030 Жыл бұрын

Yes you saved me time and knowing how to keep it clean👌 not breaking my back!

@thepoodlebitesthepoodleche1914 5 жыл бұрын

I always wondered if it worked thanks for the answer Steve!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@mr-vet 2 жыл бұрын

I used the deck washing port on my last JD D160 riding lawnmower (not after every use, however). And I’ve been using the port on my new JD Z365R. I also use my leaf blower to clean off all the debris after mowing.

@StevenT-iw4dy 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a riding mower this spring. Glad to get some input. Thanks.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@dawiemoller5738 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. I've been doing it without dropping the deck all the way, learnt something. Cheers!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@alankuentz4617 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a zero turn with a wash out. I tried it and wasn't really impressed. I didn't know to lower the deck all the way down. 🤦‍♂️ Going to try it again now that you've shown the best way. Thanks!!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@TomTom-by5sx 5 жыл бұрын

Steve, I know you did that twice so you could have another beer, nice...

@vvegas9221 7 күн бұрын

I watched one of ur vids a couple yrs ago on the walk behind mower cleaning. I have done it ever since on my toro. dropping the deck is the way to go.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 7 күн бұрын

That's awesome

@febeleven 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting the Amazon links in the descriptions, that a time saver!

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@michaeldelvecchio41 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I had recently picked up a kit for my brother and I. We were wondering if this was worth the money and time. You just gave us the answer we needed. :)

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Right on Mike...

@bobwayne911 5 жыл бұрын

Wow - didn't know about the dropping the deck all the way down - thanks Chief

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@anisotropicplus Жыл бұрын

Most of your videos are great. This one is outstanding! I have ignored my wash ports for years, but not anymore. Thanks.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@daveb3357 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve. I was on the fence about installing this on my mowers, but after seeing how much stuff came off yours, I ordered two sets.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 8 ай бұрын

Right on

@gymsreviews8155 5 жыл бұрын

I have one on my rider mower, I do it every time I mow. It really does keep it clean

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You...

@stanbigst Жыл бұрын

I spray the underside of my (clean) deck with PAM cooking spray (or similar brand) at the beginning of the mowing season. It works great at keeping the grass from sticking in the first place. I would think if you used that along with the deck washout, the deck would be clean in less than 2 minutes. I'm able to lift the front of my mower up, so I just hit it with a garden hose nozzle. This works great with a walk-behind mower too.

@philliphall5198 9 ай бұрын

I paint mine with used motor oil and brush Works great

@jameslomenzo1139 9 ай бұрын

WD-40 works good to, cheap oil works better.

@tonyfisher5580 2 жыл бұрын

Have got one on my rover. Only used it with deck up and on the grass. Didn't think it did a very good job. I'll try it like you did and see how it goes. I've always put the front up on ramps or drums and got down under it with the hose. Always did a great job. Thanks.

@floyd6545 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. I never believed that it would actually work. I Always use a plastic scraper.

@TimberTramp 4 жыл бұрын

I am considering on my next rider, while it is new, install a second wash port AND have the deck coated by Ameriguard. Their bed liner is super tough and should prevent any rot from the bottom side

@earlhollar1906 4 жыл бұрын

Steve; I see quite a few of the commenters, haven't seen your sealed bearing upgrade yet. You might mention that the shaft support, and bearing housing can also be packed full of heavy wheel bearing Grease. leaving a hole where the zerk is and room for the shaft. That way you don't have to use as much of your gun grease to fill the bearings before you wash it and then again after washing.

@tommyluddy 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you did post this because I always wanted to know if that worked & I did just buy a brand new deck for my la105 & yes your right....alot of money, $711.00 for it, so now I will use that wash port for sure! Thanks.

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 3 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@stevemeremale4661 2 жыл бұрын

Have the exact same mower. Had my doubts about the wash port until now. Will start to use it again. Thanks

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@tadpoleone8341 2 жыл бұрын

I jack my mower up and use my pressure washer on it, comes out looking new 100% of the time.

@conorcrowley989 5 жыл бұрын

Sprayed my deck with stonechip coating used to prevent rust on car frames

@rebeccabowers988 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@ymidnightblue9543 2 жыл бұрын

I use to all the time. After this I know I need to go back to doing it again. Thanks dude

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome...

@johnschumacher3618 2 жыл бұрын

Steve use this method every time works like a charm I have a craftsman. 50 in deck has one on both sides only takes 5 min I don't think people realize how much time it saves. And your back and your deck .

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 2 жыл бұрын

Right on John! Thank You...