After 6 years and 320 hours, it’s finally starting to give me an issue. The deck belt keeps breaking and John Deere wants $90 per belt. You can get them aftermarket on Amazon for $30 though. I’m not sure what’s causing this. I’ll update when I figure it out

This was a great video. My husband passed away and we just got this and I needed to learn how to put oil in it. And you taught me some good tips! He’s been gone for a year now and I haven’t put oil in it the whole time. He would be mad at me about that. Thanks for your help!

Thank you showing how everything works, plus comparing types of John Deere engines. Bought mine used without a manual. Listening you I know I bought the right one, for I use it more as a mini tractor than a mower! Thanx again!

This is more information that the dealer gave me. One additional item is the push/pull rod on the rear end. When you are hand pushing the mower to load, you pull the rear rod out. Then when you are driving it, you push the rod in. Another tip for changing the filter. I save my old t-shirts, cut them in half and stuff the piece of t- shirt in and around the oil filter. Keeping a can of parts/brake cleaner handy to clean away any residue. One other tip, I use my leaf blower to blow the mower clean after each use. Very helpful video. Thanks for your work. J.L. H

Thanks for the honest review - both your pros and cons - will probably be getting one here real soon - well done !!

Thanks for this video. I just bought an X350 this week and have used it for two hours today on my large lawn. You answered my main question, which was when to change out the breakin oil for regular oil. The JD manual is confusing. Since I have two other JDs their manual specifically stated "after 8 hours" but the manual for the X350 just says "break in to 50 hours" whatever that means. Your mentioning 8-10 hours is appreciated and confirms what my experience with JDs told me. As others have mentioned, you didn't properly check the oil with the dipstick. This is a Kawasaki engine and you never screw the dipstick in for a proper oil level. But, perhaps you now know this after a year's use.

Thank you for the post. I have a X390 with the 54" deck. Like you said, it's a great mower series. I put a small cloth towel under my oil filter to save most of the mess when changing it. I also write the hours on the filter so I know when it was changed last. Your deck will last longer if you can clean it with compressed air. Water tends to get into the spindles and rust them out when you park it after washing. I seldom buy from the John Deere dealer. ebay has the same items for cheaper prices. Have a great summer season :)

Thanks for your swell presentation. I'm caught between the S240, and that Deere might be wanting to move alot of X350s this winter. If lucky, It'll take some of the price spread out of the S240 vs X350. Good luck, your X350 looks like a great choice for you.

I disabled the reverse blade disengagement 'safety' feature, and now use the yellow button for a horn. A forklift style horn works perfect. As far as the blade disengagement safety system goes, the older mowers didn't have it, and the new mowers don't need it as long as you are paying attention to what you are doing and not texting while mowing, or mowing drunk. Lol. It's also considerable additional wear on the PTO clutch when you forget to press the button over the course of time.

Thanks, just what I needed to see so I can change the oil on my John Deere X350

Very helpful, will likely be purchasing this model soon, thank you!

I went with the 2019 X370 because of the hydraulic lift for the mower and snowblower, and the power steering. I had 14 years of great luck with my 2004 L110 and sold it in 2 hours on craigslist. Hope the X370 is as good. Tractor was $3299, but $7045 with mower, blower, weights, chains, cab and leaf bagger.

I have the S240 42 inch deck. I use cereal cardboard and fashion an open top chute to catch the oil filter leakage. I also use synthetic blend 5w20 and a aftermarket filter. I change oil and filter in the fall when storing for winter.

I bought a X350 tractor on the same day you posted this video and only have 8 hours on it. So your video is helpful because its time to change oil and service the machine. Thanks for sharing your experience whit your 2018 X350. ;-) The only thing different is mine have a bagging system that does plug up in tall grass. :-(

Thumbs up for the WRV shirt. I haven't seen that in a looooong time:) Steering on the x370 is crazy ez and tight also.

Beautiful tractor! Nothing runs like a Deere.

Get rid of that mulching kit (if you decide to keep it, they have an electric switch activation now 42A electric one-touch MulchControl attachment - BUC10164) and replace blades with high lift blades..that grass will thrown 20 feet.. I bag occasionally too and have not had a problem yet..love my X350

The JD "EZ Change" has the oil in the filter (I don't know if that works for the X350) - I have a 2018 X350 as well and did my Spring service just last weekend - I opt'd for the "Kit" (LG 265) which included a new air, oil, and fuel filter along with 2 qts. of 10w30, and two new plugs. I found that if I lowered the deck to it's lowest point I could get my drain pain almost under the frame and catch most of the oil from the filter so only had a drop or two on the frame and deck to clean up. I filled to 1.5 qts. then added a little more than a 1/4 more and that brought me up to the full line with the dipstick NOT screwed in. The grease fittings are around the front axles the steering pivot, deck pullies and the one everybody forgets the deck leaver. It's a two or three beer job depending on if you drink your first beer while you wait for the oil to drain all the way - slight design change suggestion - put the oil drain on the same side as the beer holder so you don't have to walk around the tractor as much. As 1776 Outdoors said the battery is easy to remove - the fuel filter replacement is a bit easier with the battery out.

For super tall grass, almost brush hog conditions near the end of your video, you would get optimal performance by removing the mulch kit completely. The kit and blades are removed in a few minutes and removing prevents unnecessary strain on all the belts, deck components and engine.

Best to make a cardboard funnel to jam under the filter...that chutes the oil straight into the funnel and can..... Also best to take the oil filler cap off when draining the oil..that way non gets held up by vacuum inside the engine.. Also on these engines, being over-full can be bad....

Make you a Drain Pan out of Aluminum Fold for Pulling out Oil Filter, I use the Same One Over and Over....

Just got this exact mower recently only dislike is the steering wheel play/feel the rest is perfect

This video was made when his John Deere X350 was new, it's now 5 years later and I hope it's still running strong? I have a JD x350 but I have the 48" deck which I have to say never gets clogged on me. I also have the 22hp. Kawasaki engine which John Deere used for years. I also use the Power Chute Bagger for the lawns, mine is Zoysia grass which is thatch prone so don't want to double the Problem with dead grass clipping. I agree with you 100% on the oil filter mess when changing it, but my deck has for rollers and is easy to unhook so just move the deck and rags on the frame helps. Good Video.

Thank you for the great video. I am considering the John Deere Z345R (zero turn), S240, and X350 as I am now mowing with a push mower and my yard is bigger than a city block. I am heading down to the dealership on Wednesday to test drive and check out prices. This will be my first lawn tractor because we moved into a farm a year ago. I was leaning on the X350 but now have second thoughts about the S240 after watching your video. My yard is mostly flat with a bit of an incline on one side. Do you know if a S240 does incline as well as the X340?

"Calls for 1.8qts, we're gonna go ahead and put a full 2 in it though" *checks oil after filling* "It's a bit high"

Could the weak discharge be owed to the wrong type of blades? If they were mulching blades they would not have the same kick.

Have you experienced condensation forming on the inside of the gas gage window?

My biggest complaint is that i cannot raise the deck high enough ? Why? On the highest level i am cutting at 1.5 inches ?

Nice vid! Just purchased the x350. Mowed one time so far.I mowed with it it at bout 3/4 throttle.Do you go full throttle from day one? Or do you give a lil break in time?

It's been about a year now. Still loving it?

always make sure to keep the beer holder filled with the proper fluid for optimal performance

Our 10 year old mower blew up the other day. Honestly, I was happy! Nothing but deck problems for 4 years. I’m the one who mows here, so I’m looking at this particular model hoping to get a better piece of equipment than a Lowe’s mower. Are you still happy with it?

I was about to go and buy this one until you mentioned the seat not being comfy. Thats a big deal to me , being old and having surgeries make a big difference

I was never told to do the first oil change after 8 hours by the dealer and both the manual and the instructions under the hood read 50 hours for the first change. After I went to the dealer for a grease gun and grease for the wheels was the first time I was told it needs an oil change after 8 hours. It currently has 26 hours on it and it will be getting it's first oil change, so question is what kind of potential damage could have occurred or is there any great reason for that concern.

X350 hydrostatic trans a closed system?

Need to invest into a bumper it will save you a hood. I polk a hole in my filter to drain it then take it off not as messy

Rather slap-dash way of changing oil. Need to remove the dipstick to allow oil to fully drain from crankcase. When checking the oil level on this model you do NOT screw the dipstick in but rather just insert and not screw in, else it will read high level. And, the book says to START with 1.8 quarts, not just dump in 2 quarts and call it good enough. I have both an S240 and an X350 and both are great machines.

Read your manual again! When checking the oil, don't screw the dip stick down. 13:00

how u like the jd oil ur machine still running good

Thanks for sharing. Curious what ramps you used to get the tractor in the truck - may need to go that way myself. Mine gets delivered Tuesday :)

First oil change is not due till 100 hours. The easy change oil you are referring to is on the E series which features the 30 second oil change system.

Ever think of cleaning the debris off your deck?

I agree on the seat. It does not feel natural to me. My old X255 had a much better and more comfortable seat.

Your key is gonna bend in about 2 months if you leave those 2 pounds of other keys on it

Which transmission does it have?

Glad to report the X350 is still going strong with just a little over 100 hours 🙌🏻 Check out the 100 hour service interval here 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 2018 John Deere X350 100 hour service interval kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y555rLOmrrbTg3k.html

Try using an old rag (not you mother in law ) under the filter to catch the filter oil.

Read the dipstick clearly printed Don't tread in for correct oil level reading.

Some of the stock filters are put on with an air gun so 'hand tight' is a joke. But once off, a Fram or Supertech 3614 will fit and has twice the filter media inside. easier to remove next time as well. This is an 'air cooled' engine so 10w-40 would be better but synthetic at least.

Its liquid cooled there's a radiator and fan between the back tires.

This is a video on how NOT to change your oil.

Put foil on that shit then remove the oil filter. You’re welcome.

S240 is the same shit and $600 less

my 2016 t1900 craftsman is better

Weak transaxel. I recommend not to purchase!

for crying out loud! speak up you are mumbling

K-46 Tuff Torque Transmission. Piece of junk for this tractor. Might as well get a Husqvarna! X370 uses the K57 a litte beefier but still./// for 4K??? Not!

the john deere x350 is garbage. NOT heavy duty