Thank you for your video. A clear and concise KZfaq video is a joy. All I had to do was replace the drive belt. Thought I was going to have to remove the deck. Just undoing the tensioner and loosening the front deck bolts as you demonstrated made the job a snap. I will definitely use this video when it cones time to sharpen the blades this fall. Thanks again!
@PilotViewProductions4 жыл бұрын
So glad it helped Thomas. And thank 'you' for taking the time to comment. Means a lot.
@wdshepherd1 Жыл бұрын
SO glad I found your explanation for those J hooks! Thank you.
@PilotViewProductions Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@humananimal8142 жыл бұрын
Oh boy my J Bolts have been such a source of aggravation for 8 years now. No matter what tips or tricks I use these things bring out the worst in me. Taking the pressure off of the front definitely made it a little easier tonight like you suggested. I had a broken Lift Link that snapped and I really hoped to not have to remove the deck but it was a lot easier to get underneath to replace the part after doing so. Pretty easy fix, it's just those darn J Bolts get me sweating & cursing every time. Oh well.
@PilotViewProductions2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Had one person critical of my method stare this shouldn’t be necessary but it is on mine. Thanks for watching and commenting. Dean
@FisherCatProductions2 жыл бұрын
LOL I'm 70 years old and I just lift the corner of the deck an inch. pull on the pin, and "pop goes the weasel". And "ya" I can put it back on just as quick. And "no" I'm not going to post of video of me getting my deck on and off faster than it takes y'alls to argue about how to do it. Let me save you some time and preempt your defensive retort by saying--I wasn't watching this to see how to remove a deck! I needed some visuals on the tension release bar, so thank you for that. Peace and chill out, bros.
@PilotViewProductions2 жыл бұрын
No defensive retort FCP. Just glad yours works, wish mine did.
@bobmckinney31293 жыл бұрын
Just purchased a JD 350 and concerned installing mulcher. This made it looked easy removing deck...thanks
@PilotViewProductions3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob. Since posting, I’ve caught a bunch of flack because I didn’t pull those clips instead of removing the nuts on the rod in front. It is true that pulling the clips is quicker but the rod is under pressure so be prepared for a more difficult reassembly if you go that route.
@jo_nathan_nation65442 ай бұрын
You wouldn’t have issues with the J hooks if you would have set the anti-scalping wheels to the deck removal position. Which will set the deck slightly higher and removes the tension on the Jay hooks.
@PilotViewProductions2 ай бұрын
You're probably right.
@cademcelroy2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, good sir!
@PilotViewProductions2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for viewing and for the comment. Dean
@thezebify3 жыл бұрын
Thank you - that information was super helpful. Appreciate it!
@PilotViewProductions3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting
@kaozz219653 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@PilotViewProductions3 жыл бұрын
Sure thing Keith. Thanks for viewing. Hope one of my other videos can help you too.
@gordbaker8964 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Music not needed. I use a deep socket and small impact gun to remove those front nuts. It would be a good time to grease all zerk fittings on the deck while it is removed and also check the blades. Take a quick photo of belt orientation just in case! Can't be done in 30 seconds IMHO and pointless when it comes to reinstall. Where do I get those great Wheelies wheel covers? A shot of WD 40 on the J hooks before starting.
@PilotViewProductions4 жыл бұрын
I got mine at Tractor Supply. Zerk fitting grease and blade sharpening were handled in separate videos. Thanks
@hayzur9215 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding? Take the rue clips out and squeeze front bar together... Wha la. Pressure is relieved and J pins come out nicely. BTW: Rue clips are what hold the front deck U Bolt in. Pull on the angled one and they slide right out. I can have that deck off in 30 seconds.
@PilotViewProductions5 жыл бұрын
3 points: 1: If you've got a video of removing that deck in 30 seconds, please post it, given of course that you post it alongside a stopwatch and don't speed up the video. I'd actually like to see it. 2: Getting the deck off in record time was not the instructional goal of this video. Ease of removal and replacement was the goal, however; getting the deck off is one thing, replacement is another. 3: I disagreed with your statement as soon as I read it but went outside and shot another short video to prove my point and am willing to post it. I already knew what my video proves: yes you can pop the pins out quickly after removing the rue clips, that's not the issue. I let the deck all the way down to position 1, just like in the first video, and removed the deck belt. Even then, as soon as you remove the rue clips and pop the pins out, the deck moves down and backward from the pressure of having the front of the deck being suspended by the bar. Of course, on reassembly, you can't get the pins realigned with the holes because, with your hands you can't pull hard enough on the bar to raise the front of the deck back up. I struggled while my feet were pressed against the front tires pulling on the bar as hard as I could, with no success. The only way I was successful was to slide a brick under the front of the deck with one hand while struggling to raise the deck with the other (no small feat). I then pulled on one side of the bar, then the other to re-attach it. While I appreciate your comment suggesting an easier way, it wasn't easier for me.
@brianclark21194 жыл бұрын
This video is a huge step backwards in how to remove a John Deere mowing deck. Work harder not smarter at its best.
@PilotViewProductions4 жыл бұрын
Why's that? Simply cause I didn't use the clips?
@hydetanner42012 жыл бұрын
On the X320 there are 2 deck drive belts listed. M155368 and M154958. How do I determine which belt to use one my deck. Both listed for the 48X Edge deck. One says "rotatable anti scalp wheels" the other says "non-rotatable anti scalp wheels".... Are they referring to the 4 round wheels on corners of deck? You showed yours have a spring loaded pin when you rotated. Mine have a straight pin only. Do I have the Non-rotatable anti scalp wheels? Thanks.......
@PilotViewProductions2 жыл бұрын
M155368 is 5/8" X 189.45" while the M154958 is 5/8" x 111". Quite a difference. Remove the old belt if it's not already broken and measure. You should be able to come close to the length of one of these.
@rodkramer88793 ай бұрын
Where did you get the hub caps?
@PilotViewProductions3 ай бұрын
These are Wheelies made by Good Vibrations. I got mine at Tractor Supply
@lynheydt33044 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I don’t own a tractor but I worked on my bosses simplicity. It sure was not easy to remove the deck major pain plus the blade bearings didn’t hold up at all very poor setup
@PilotViewProductions4 жыл бұрын
...as well as the fact that it's not always as easy as the owner's manual allows.
@hinkski4 жыл бұрын
Don’t mean to sound insulting but you could pull the pins a just remove the front rod.
@PilotViewProductions4 жыл бұрын
It's not insulting. In fact, it's a good point, but please read my reply to Brandon Simmons in the comments section below as he pointed out the same thing.
@larryhoughton63772 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the hub caps? looks great I want some
@PilotViewProductions2 жыл бұрын
They’re called Wheelies and I got them from Tractor Supply
@larryhoughton63772 жыл бұрын
@@PilotViewProductions Thanks I`m going over there today
@stevecurry5785Ай бұрын
You dont need to back off those nuts Just pull the 2 pins and release the bar lol
@leecrum54825 жыл бұрын
John Deere x324 new blades and seems to leave some grass in cut
@PilotViewProductions5 жыл бұрын
I have found that just because I buy new ones doesn't necessarily mean they're sharp believe it or not.
@Hossss19874 жыл бұрын
where did you get the cool hubcaps?
@PilotViewProductions4 жыл бұрын
You can get em' at Tractor Supply. They're called Wheelies.
@sigung014 ай бұрын
Your method is not the best, the better way is to release the two pins that are right next to the nut you are loosening by simply pulling out the cotter pins from the clevis pins holding the leveling rods to the leveling rod actuator.
@PilotViewProductions3 ай бұрын
You are correct, but my method is the best for me as the cotter pin/clevis route causes my J-hooks to jam.