Hydro Gear ZT-2800, ZT-3100, ZT-3400 Service Hydrostat Oil/Filter Change

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This video goes over how to change oil and filters on the Hydro Gear ZT-2800, ZT-3100, ZT-3200, ZT-3400, ZT-3600, and ZT-3800. You can save a lot of money by doing this procedure yourself. Check out the links below for the parts and tools I use to do this transaxle service. Thanks for watching!
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@Independent_minds_ 10 ай бұрын

I want to be honest, this is by far the best step by step video I have seen. The last videos I seen I was not comfortable with this but after watching this video Iam ready to go! Thank you!!!!

@PowerEquipmentMan 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kylemincey182 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man! I talked to my dealer this morning about having this service done and they quoted me over $400 dollars. Definitely think I'm gonna do it myself now.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching

@TheYamahog12 9 ай бұрын

I just did mine. I didn’t use this kit because I can fill mine through the overflow reservoir. It wasn’t difficult but it took quite a while to fill the transaxles with oil. The manual for my Exmark Radius says to loosen the air vent bolts but I probably should have removed them. That’s probably why it took so long to fill.

@EricWakefield-ls9ph 6 ай бұрын

you sir are a great mechanic. allowing time for something to cool off and wait overnight is going the extra mile and I do the same myself and it does indeed insure a proper repair verifcation. Multiple test runs and letting machines sit overnight to note differences when they are cold vs hot does go a long way. I can tell you strive for 0 comebacks and proper repairs! :) wonderful video and you have another like and a new subscriber ;)

@PowerEquipmentMan 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear there are other mechanics out there that are as picky as I am! Thanks for watching!

@boydguie8129 Жыл бұрын

Best job I have seen so far . Great tips and tricks , ty.

@billszymborski584 Жыл бұрын

Very well done video! Thanks for taking the time to help us DIY types!

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jashby9736 Жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen concerning changing hydraulic oil on zero turns. Thank you.

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mikepgh09 Ай бұрын

Perfect instructions! Did this as part of a major 150h service on my home machine and saved some serious cash. Your presentation is great, actually felt like watching something like one of the car shows on motor trend TV.

@PowerEquipmentMan Ай бұрын

That is exactly the type of videos that we are going for. Thanks for watching!

@joeroddy7536 10 ай бұрын

Best diy video I have ever watched!!!

@PowerEquipmentMan 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@seanperdue232 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Good easy to follow instructions. Thanks for posting.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@karter9908 2 жыл бұрын

I acquired a Z260 a fewcweeks ago. Slightly used. No owners manual or any info on all the required maintenance, or fill-levels, or torque specs. KawFS 24 hp...hydrogear3400s. i never owned a zt, so the more you post, the happier i am!! Thank you for helping us....!!

@masterblaster1970 Жыл бұрын

The 3100's on my gravely had 2 vent caps on the top of each hydro. I pulled both and followed your procedure. Flawless. Thanks so much for the video.

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

@patmason7276 Жыл бұрын

Yea watched one video didn't show the vents on the Gravely mower. Removed worked great. My dealership uses 20/50 synthetic kawasaki oil.

@user-bv4ni8ck4m 2 ай бұрын

Seen a bunch of these, this ones the most staight forward and concise. Nice job

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@David72645 Ай бұрын

Nice video: Nothing off-topic. No music in the background. Good camera work. Very helpful. As for me, I did have to take my brake cable off to get to the plug. The plugs very factory installed, but very easy to get off with socket, but one of the filters was almost impossible.

@PowerEquipmentMan Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@sigbn 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, every youtube video should be like this, no nonsense to the point and no loud music concert, LOL! Also, provided the products links.

@PowerEquipmentMan 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@xaivang9106 7 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. You probably have the video of this kind on KZfaq. It was very detailed and very thorough.

@PowerEquipmentMan 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@justinsmith623 3 ай бұрын

Already got the service kit and I’m doing this tomorrow. No way I would have taken this on without your video. Thank you. 🤜🏼🤛🏼

@PowerEquipmentMan 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

@jordanjohnson1384 Жыл бұрын

The best explanation I've ever seen! Thanks

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@willarmentor5529 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Helped a lot. I have a wright zto. The filler plug is easy to remove on non chute side. On the chute side you can’t remove it unless you remove a pulley. I had to unscrew it as much as possible so it at least leaked. Took forever to get the oil to drain into that side. But got it done. Thanks!

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like their engineer wasn't a mechanic! Thanks for watching

@jamiemills954 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Best tutorial I've seen in a long time. Thank you man!

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@TheYamahog12 9 ай бұрын

Very good video. I searched for videos on doing this but for some reason this didn’t come up. I’m watching this today but did the process yesterday!

@PowerEquipmentMan 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@patrickmertz2426 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for making and posting it. I'm off to change the transmission oil on my wife's mower tomorrow.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@garvensgarage8903 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you say it’s your wife’s mower, obviously your not going to be mowing the lawn 😂

@patrickmertz2426 2 жыл бұрын

@@garvensgarage8903 When we retired she said "I want acreage" and I replied "I'm not mowing it". She agreed and so I bought her a mower for Christmas. She loves it and does most of the mowing which is easy with the Kubota zero turn we have.

@timgarvey1874 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, covered the procedure very well!!

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jimlelan4906 Жыл бұрын

Great presentation! I wish it was available when I did my first oil change at 75 hours.

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nathanwhughes 10 ай бұрын

Thanks exactly what I was looking for.

@uredskivid Жыл бұрын

Excellent video 'vee looked at 'em all , yours is the best THANKS

@steventrott8714 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I knocked this out last night and it worked great! I feel like it has more power and drives better. It certainly drives better. I'm sure it wasn't changed once since new (230 hours). I have a Husqvarna with ZT3100's. I had to remove the entire drive belt tensioner to access the bleed screws. Note to others: The reservoir fills up quick and drains slow. You can't pour the oil into it very fast otherwise you overfill the bottle and get oil everywhere.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vet6822 2 жыл бұрын

Great help,great video. Thanks !!!

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@davidcowling2728 11 ай бұрын

awesome detailed description, thank you for this upload

@PowerEquipmentMan 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@TerrellWillams 2 жыл бұрын

Super great video!!! I’ll be servicing my Hustler Fastrak SD48” and Hustler Raptor limited 52”

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching!

@mickmouse92 Жыл бұрын

Great! I have 60 hours but its winter and ill be too busy in the spring when I add the next 15 hours. I also noticed a wet spot under the hydros.. like a black cover further in from the filter.. I'll need to keep an eye on that!

@JJ-jg2xq 6 ай бұрын

Great video and a lot of help. Thanks for posting !!

@PowerEquipmentMan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@PrimalNCO Жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial! Thanks.

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ezrhino1803 Жыл бұрын

Jonas this video was perfect. I spent 2 days doing a service on the hustler fastrack. the bleeder screws were a bitch. I made the mistake of trying to use a long Allen wrench instead of a Allen socket. Too much flex on those long wrenchs. none on the Allen sockets. I am now suscribed and will pass on the channel to my friends. thank you

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@IAmDrewselum Жыл бұрын

Great video bro! Thanks man

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@brentillstrademe1150 Жыл бұрын

Cheers, great informative video.

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davidseehorsch3563 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sidnum Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thanks a lot!

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jbw5485 9 ай бұрын

Wish I would’ve watched this video prior to doing mine!! 😂🤣 took me 4 days to get 4.75 quarts back in. Haha

@PowerEquipmentMan 9 ай бұрын

Wow. I guess now you know for next time! Thanks for watching

@Smalltechguy 3 ай бұрын

Finally found another Freedom Z. I'm at the point of filling mine back up. These dump valves failed to work on this Skag. After washing this tractor a few times being that it had so much dirt and oil stuck in places that it should not have been. Now you can actually push it by hand now. These filters were very stuck though. I had to take a screwdriver to get them off. I believe that they have never been changed one time since 2006.

@PowerEquipmentMan 3 ай бұрын

It wouldn't surprise me. We see machines all the time that the customer had no idea that they were supposed to change the hydro oil. Thanks for watching!

@ronh9384 Жыл бұрын

Great video. And definitely the best one I’ve seen on this topic. And I subscribed. I do have one question for you. I was watching a video yesterday and this guy had to turn a screw a quarter turn on each hydro. I have the ZT3400 hydro’s. Is the screw he had to turn the same thing as the lever I have to move on each hydro to disengage and engage the hydro’s? Thanks for your time. Ron

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what screw he would have been turning. I have never seen these series of hydros with a screw for the release.

@lew6643 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and thank you for posting . Do you know the part number for the service kit ? Thank you

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Here is the link - amzn.to/3tp7SwO

@ES-iz4wf 6 ай бұрын

Jonas, for those of us who have machines with no reservoirs (2023 Scag Liberty Z 42”) could you please make another video, when you have some time, showing the procedure using the bottle pump that comes in the kit. It would be very helpful and greatly appreciated.

@PowerEquipmentMan 6 ай бұрын

I will see what I can do. Thanks for watching!

@justhunt1912 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Very helpful Wanted to know I have a Dixie Chopper 60R cut it is2014 Magunm 2460R With Kawasaki FS730V. I am trying to change the hydraulic fluid on the mower it doesn't have a bleed screw on it has 2 filters and one field Box. Do I still need to purge the system to get the air out. Your help would be gladly appreciated thank you and keep up the good work.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't know much about the Dixie Choppers, we don't really have any of those around here.

@theobserver9565 Ай бұрын

Can you use synthetic 20w-50 engine oil vs conventional oil? Should the mower be level when draining the Hydro-Gear?

@gcrauwels941 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. It should be noted that some units , like my '20 Exmark Quest S 50"(ZT2800), does not have an external expansion tank, the units have short vent hoses next to a fill plug on top. Their operator manual was too vague.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 ай бұрын

Yes, there are a lot of models now that are not using the expansion tanks. To service those, you must use the fitting that comes with the Hydrogear service kit to pump the oil back in though the air bleeder bolt hole.

@gcrauwels941 2 ай бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan I ended up pumping the fluid back in at the small plug at the top of the plate. It took an 11/16" wrench. I was able to get the specific amount in (a little over 2qts), and purged the system as per instructions. I'm glad that's not a service that has to be done that often.

@chinov9445 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome quality instruction video🎯 at what amount of hours do u guy’s recommend to service the hydros I have a cub cadet Ultima ZT2 🤙🏽

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

First one at 75 hours, then every 3 years or 200 hours after that (whichever comes first). Thanks for watching

@chinov9445 2 жыл бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan thanks for the advice im a DIY guy lol i do all my landscaping n trimming u name it i do it lol i have about 60 k lot more than half of it is TTTF nice grass we just move to our new house n the maintenance is not easy when u want it to look good so i had to upgrade to a zero turn to make it a little easier gonna service my hydro gears this weekend got 95 hours on my mower thanks for great content 🤙🏽

@M70ACARRY Ай бұрын

The 2800 hydros on my Bobcat ZT2000, has internal expansion tanks. I don't like this. I could quickly look at the reservoir tanks to check for leaks and fill during servicing. It still has the external oil filters. Also, the newer EZT 2200+ hydros are somewhat serviceable. They now have drain plugs.

@PowerEquipmentMan Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@paulstevens5267 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I have a 2021 54" Hustler Raptor XD in Australia. You did a great video on the servicing of Hydro stat. I have one question though, when you are purging/bleeding the system you would leave the bleeder valve/bolt out, is that correct. The XD has not a reservoir so that would be the fill point. Please advise. thank you

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

No you would not have the bleeder bolt removed while the engine is running. Here is a link to the service manual, hydro service procedure starts on page 4-7. documoto.digabit.com/ui/document/737912?q=raptor%20xd&exact=false

@paulstevens5267 2 жыл бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan Hey, yeh thank you. Leave the bolt in while purging. Documoto link you have to sign in but has no option of setting up account. Thanks again

@leonelsoto733 Жыл бұрын

Is it important to turn the mower off in between engaing/disengaging? Also what to do when you don't have a reservoir? Hard to top off a closed system do I only have to go by the overflow from bleeder?

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Yes you need to turn the engine off when engaging and disengaging. If you don't have the reservoir, you will use the pump and fitting that comes with the Hydro Gear service kit (see link in the description) to fill the hydros through the bleeder hole. Once oil starts to come out of the fitting, it's full.

@2xl830 11 ай бұрын

I agree with everyone else.Good presentation. Although my right side still whines like it stole something.Doesn’t pull hardly at all. My machine is a 2012 Freedom Z. 63” deck and 30 hp Briggs. Any help ???

@PowerEquipmentMan 11 ай бұрын

Did it whine before doing the oil change? How many hours are on your mower?

@rkramer5629 18 күн бұрын

My 2800s have “internal expansion tanks”. They were a pain to keep the fluid topped up during purge. Those external tanks seem far easier to deal with, both changing fluid and monitoring oil level between changes. I wonder if it’s viable to pull the breather vent plug and install an external tank kit…

@PowerEquipmentMan 13 күн бұрын

If your machine has the internal expansion tanks, you will refill them using the special fitting that comes with the hydrogear service kit. It pumps the oil back in though the air bleeder hole. It's easy to do, just gotta have that fitting.

@davidhiggins8697 Ай бұрын

Great video. On the ZT 3100 is the air relief bolt on the inside side of where the tire is or on the other side where the filter is located?

@PowerEquipmentMan Ай бұрын

The air bleeder bolt should be on the inside of the hydro, close to where your deck belt is.

@davidhiggins8697 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@andystone6419ify 2 жыл бұрын

I have a cub cadet zforce sx60 with the hydo 3100. Since it is a steering wheel zero turn, how exactly do I purge out the air since it's 4 wheel steering and steering wheel instead of a lap bar ?

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a cub cadet guy, but I would assume you just push the pedals. All you need to do is get the tires to turn forwards and backwards.

@boltgun7266 3 жыл бұрын

How about the Parker wheel motor on the Hustler X-one?

@PowerEquipmentMan 3 жыл бұрын

If I can get my hands on an XONE sometime I will definitely do a video on it.

@leodonahue6303 Жыл бұрын

You are the best Followed your instruction to the letter. Worked like a dream👏

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kre4tur3 Ай бұрын

My zt3200s dont have any bleeder screw, jist bolts for the case halves. Its extremely slow refilling through the reservoir

@PowerEquipmentMan Ай бұрын

It should have the bleeder screws. They might have hex heads, or they might be allen heads. But I have never seen one that didn't have them.

@DexterFarmer-bo8yr 2 ай бұрын

What do you do if one of the hydro gears will not disengage? I drove it around a little with one not being able to disengage and it sounded okay just like the other that did properly purge.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 ай бұрын

As long as it is operating smoothly and sounds ok, you should be fine.

@theresahoffman8408 2 жыл бұрын

How long does the fluid take to drain into the hydro after you replaced filter.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

A long time! I would guess on average around 30 minutes.

@kharris72306 Жыл бұрын

I have a Cub Cadet ZT2 with ZT-2800's but no external reservoir. Do I just fill until it starts coming out of the fill hole? Then check the level again after the purge procedure?

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Yes

@tylerhoneycutt8055 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve recently got an older mower with ZT-2800’s. It has 575 hours on on it and I don’t believe the oil has ever been changed. Safe to change it or stay away?

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

I would change it now.

@windsorize Жыл бұрын

Have the zt-3200 hydro gear but I don’t have the air bleeder screw

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

What year is your mower?

@jasonsavill3444 Жыл бұрын

I have an Exmark radius s series zero turn. Even with the manual I’m having an issue finding the bleeder valves/bolts on both sides. Would they be located in the same position as that scag? BTW it’s a zt-3100

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

As far as I know, they should be in the same locations.

@melmel2644 Жыл бұрын

Do you recommend putting anti-seize on the bleeder bolts?

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

You don't really need to. They are getting covered in oil as you are re-installing them.

@travisricks3436 Жыл бұрын

Do you know what oil comes standard in a new 2022 Hustler Fastrak SDX with the Hydro Gear ZT3400 transmissions? I need to add some oil to one of the reservoirs to bring the level up to the “full cold” line.

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

I believe the hydros come pre-filled with oil from Hydro-Gear when Hustler gets them. So I would assume they have the Hydro-Gear oil in them.

@travisricks3436 Жыл бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan I sent an email to Hydro-Gear and they replied back saying “Standard Mobil 1 20w-50”…. But to me, this doesn’t make sense.

@leonwashington8682 2 жыл бұрын

Question I have a husqvarna 42 inch wondering do it have hydro kit cause I can’t find it

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on which model you have. You might need to ask a dealer.

@stricdog Жыл бұрын

any video's with cub cadet pro z 900 series ? thanks

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

@patrickallen5781 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have the resivor cap off when purging the air? thanks

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

No. Thanks for watching

@michaelhardy336 2 жыл бұрын

There is no air bleeder screw my 2020 gravely zt 3100 pumps

@Darrenbrown09 3 жыл бұрын

I bought mine last spring and just hit 130hrs. Am I to late to do my first change? Wondering if changing it now could cause damage?

@Darrenbrown09 3 жыл бұрын

Husqvarna with zt3400

@PowerEquipmentMan 3 жыл бұрын

Go ahead and change it now.

@robertduncan2742 9 ай бұрын

Question on bad boys mower is the 3100 series transaxle better than the 3400

@PowerEquipmentMan 9 ай бұрын

No. The higher the number, the better the hydro. So a 3100 is a step down from a 3400.

@jremeee1599 3 ай бұрын

I picked up a 420 hour Husqvarna with 3400 hydro’s today. I cut my 3 acre property and noticed the hydros sounds noisy like a car with no power steering fluid. The reservoirs are full actually a little over full nonetheless. Also the oil looks real dark. Not sure if it’s ever been serviced. Do you think the dirty oil is making them noisy like that or something internal wrong?

@PowerEquipmentMan 3 ай бұрын

I would service them and see if it helps. Those hydros should last 1000 hrs or more.

@michaelwalker2091 3 жыл бұрын

Can you upgrade from a ZT-2200 to a ZT-2800, on up?

@PowerEquipmentMan 3 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of anyone trying to do that. It would most likely be cheaper to just buy a higher grade mower that has the better hydros. The ZT-2800s cost around $800-1000 each, plus labor.

@aaronb483 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think - Should I send this part back- Hydro-Gear 71530 Kit Center --> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9qFmqhy2OC6fpc.html

@randyroberts8666 2 ай бұрын

is 200 hr top end or low end between oil change? " good demo"

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 ай бұрын

200 hours is when it should be done. If you want the low end, do it sooner.

@TheTrailblazer1974 2 жыл бұрын

Stripped purge plug with 1/4 hex drive in center. Any idea how to get it out now

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Try grabbing around the outside edge with vice-grip pliers. That's why I say to break those loose before you drain the oil, so if you have to you can still drive it on the trailer and take it to a dealer. Good luck

@TheTrailblazer1974 2 жыл бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan yes I have not drained any yet.

@marshallj1974 7 ай бұрын

How often should this service be done? I have an Ariens …. ZT 3100 I think

@PowerEquipmentMan 7 ай бұрын

First one at 50 hours. Then every 3 years or 200 hours. Whichever comes first.

@XxCinper25xX 2 жыл бұрын

How did you get the vent plug or air bleeding bolt off?

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

I show it in the video. Some are a hex head bolt, others are an allen wrench. They are usually VERY tight when new. Good luck!

@TheYamahog12 9 ай бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentManMine were not tight. I was surprised how easy they were to turn.

@uredskivid Жыл бұрын

have a Dixie Chopper 50 " magnum X , I have not been able to find the hydrostat release control , HELP !

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

What series of hydros do you have?

@uredskivid Жыл бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan DANG thanks for the super quick reply ...it is a ZT-3400

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

@@uredskivid The shaft for the hydro release goes in the top side of the hydro. Look/feel for the shaft sticking up out of the hydro and then if it has a linkage connected to it. Sorry I'm not very familiar with the Dixie Choppers so I don't have any info on that exact machine.

@uredskivid Жыл бұрын

OK thanks .

@bkirk2278 2 жыл бұрын

This ZT 3400 on husky has two separate bleeders 11/16 up top and passenger side is a pain to get to! Do both need to be running oil when filling and how will it evenly fill both sides without clamping off hose on one side then the other? Piss poor design for Access.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

The air bleeder from each hydro has to be removed while filling. As soon as oil starts to run out of one, put the plug back in that one only. Then wait until oil runs out of the other one, then put the plug in that one. Then you know both hydros are full and ready to purge.

@bkirk2278 2 жыл бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan that's awesome to have you reply and say that! I was thinking either clamp one off at a time until full or give her hell until both running fluid lol. You definitely have a need for a "thin" 11/16 wrench on passenger side which I happen to have at shop and will get tomorrow from toolbox. I'll get it filled and let you know how purge goes. My initial issue was whining terribly on right side... 90hrs on it from New. Awesome video and thanks so much for posting!

@bkirk2278 2 жыл бұрын

Do plugs actually have to be removed all the way or just cracked a few turns as the one is barely accessible?

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

@@bkirk2278 removed

@bkirk2278 2 жыл бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan ok thank you!

@travisconner1581 10 ай бұрын

Do you remove the bleeder screw or just loosen it a few turns?

@PowerEquipmentMan 10 ай бұрын

Completely remove the bleeder screw.

@travisconner1581 10 ай бұрын

@PowerEquipmentMan how do you know how much to put back in? Mines a ferris z2 and has the external reservoirs for each side.

@PowerEquipmentMan 10 ай бұрын

@@travisconner1581 If you watch the full video, it tells you exactly how to know when the hydros are full. I'm guessing your total capacity should be around 4.5 qts.

@harrisharris9790 Жыл бұрын

What do you do when one of the bleeder valve is on top of hydro

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

Bleeders are NOT on top of the hydro, they are on the side.

@harrisharris9790 Жыл бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan crz green mower has one on side and one on top

@harrisharris9790 Жыл бұрын

Bobcat

@harrisharris9790 Жыл бұрын

Thanks let fluid run out of the top thanks

@pl747 Күн бұрын

I didn't hear you mention what weight oil to use anywhere. I get the filters at John Deere for $8.50 each

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 сағат бұрын

There is a lot of debate on what weight of oil to use and synthetic vs non-synthetic, so I do not want to comment on that for liability reasons. I recommend purchasing the Hydro-gear complete service kit. They aren't that expensive, and ensure that you are getting the correct oil and filters.

@justinb7558 Жыл бұрын

What do I do different if my mower has no expansion tanks?

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

If you don't have the reservoir, you will use the pump and fitting that comes with the Hydro Gear service kit (see link in the description) to fill the hydros through the bleeder hole. Once oil starts to come out of the fitting, it's full.

@justinb7558 Жыл бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan Thanks for the reply. OK that part is complete filled with oil until it came out of the vent hole. Also purge procedure is complete. With the internal expansion tank how do I check that the system is full after the purge procedure? Pull the vent bolt again and see if oil comes out still?

@justinb7558 Жыл бұрын

So anyone needing help. I had to do the purge procedure twice after the fluid change without the reserviors. I cut grass with it for about a half an hour then let it cool overnight between purge procedures. Air bled each purge procedure. Everything appears to be working great. Note my manual that came with my badboy mower stated less oil than hydrogear stated for my model of drives. I contacted hydrogear and they stated their numbers are the ones to go by. Hydrogears volumes appeared correct. Also I did not use the hydrogear kit just filled with a long funnel at the top port until the oil came out the side port. Hope this helps someone

@TheBeastyBeastr 2 ай бұрын

With no reservoir, when bleeding do you screw both of the ports, side and top ports in during the bleeding process or do you need to leave the top port out for the air to evacuate?

@justinb7558 2 ай бұрын

@@TheBeastyBeastr screw both plugs in. There is a vent on the top of my the unit. After running the purge procedure without reserviors you have to pull the side plug again and make sure the fluid is topped up to the bottom of the side port. If you send me an email address I have a pdf from hydrogear I can send you

@hall87668 Жыл бұрын

What if my hydrostat won't disengage

@hall87668 Жыл бұрын

One does, the other does not

@travisricks3436 Жыл бұрын

Is the oil in this kit synthetic?

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

No, I don't believe so. Hydro-gear only calls for synthetic oil in their bigger pump and wheel motor setups.

@travisricks3436 Жыл бұрын

@@PowerEquipmentMan if you buy the Hustler branded hydrostatic transmission oil, it is full synthetic. Not sure which one I want to go with, hydro gear oil or hustler oil.

@PowerEquipmentMan Жыл бұрын

We have always just used Hydro-gear oil. They built the hydros, they know what needs to go in them. I'm not sure who makes Hustler's oil. Change it at the recommended service intervals and you shouldn't have any problems.

@chrisbadger4975 2 жыл бұрын

My zt 3100 does not have air breather bolt.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

I have never seen one that didn't. The air has to be able to get out somehow. Maybe it has a different fitting there instead?

@justingarret4776 2 жыл бұрын

Ours don't either, we have mowers with the 3400 and 3100's.

@chrisbadger4975 2 жыл бұрын

It has taken a whole week to get the oil in through the overflow reservoirs. I went to my dealer and show me the exploded view of the 3100 that is in my mower. It clearly shows the fitting and the plug. But I don't have the plug.

@justingarret4776 2 жыл бұрын

Been at it a few hours straight and we almost have 4 quarts through a 36" stander with 3100's😴😴😴💤💤 The 52's have the 3400, still no breather bolt but they purged much faster than the 3100's. Got 5 quarts in them in about an hour. On jackstands back and forth with the controls, unlock hydros back and forth and keep repeating.

@PowerEquipmentMan 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know approximately what year your mowers are?