THIS IS BIG!! Husqvarna riding mower and Zero Turns HAVE CHANGED! Review/Vlog

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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@Chickanic 2 ай бұрын

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@stevekiss616 Жыл бұрын

There is nothing better for establishing of confidence in the credibility of another, than for that person to say "I was wrong" when they were wrong. I salute you.

@googleuser6875 Ай бұрын

After watching other's complaints about Husqvarna issues and the way the Husqvarna dealers treated them, I wouldn't spit on one.

@delseckora5327 Жыл бұрын

I like it. You found out more information on a repair you covered and you shared it. Just goes to show ya that you DO go that extra mile. Says volumes about your ethics. Thanks Chickanic You are AWESOME.

@Chickanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks Del!

@baldeagle242 Жыл бұрын

Another great video!😁👍09:06 THANK YOU FOR THE SHOUTOUT!

@Chickanic Жыл бұрын

You're so very welcome!

@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Жыл бұрын

not speaking to you directly chickanic, just what I've learned over the years. this is for those die hard seal lip removers lol. the seal lip is designed to keep the grease IN the bearing, so if you remove the top bearing seal guess what happens? the grease will just drop out and leave the bearing dry if the spindle isn't greased regularly, even though they are sealed, and you grease the spindle the grease will squeeze past the seal lip and into the bearing....think of the grease seal like a check valve....when i went to the ayp / dixon update school both manufactures were adamant about this (dixon uses ayp decks).....they also stated that the grease filled spindle will keep moisture out of the spindle especially those folks who like to power wash their machines great video as always! thanks for the shout out!

@Chickanic Жыл бұрын

I concur. I do not recommend tearing sealed bearings apart. I finally got some quality stickers, so send me your address on Facebook so I can send you them and the size of shirts for your and the misses.

@michaelbridges1370 Жыл бұрын

You are a good mechanic on small engines and I am 63 years old and I been working on small engines off and on since. Jr. High school. But I still am learning. From you. And. Tary at. Grass rats garage

@jedibusiness789 Жыл бұрын

Sucking a beer while fixing spindles and drives a corvette. that’s an Awesome gal.

@imarokr2063 Жыл бұрын

That's good that those brands listened, maybe, just maybe, John Deere heard the grumbling, too!!!

@davemi00 Жыл бұрын

One Thing’s for Sure. We Always get The Shaft Even if It’s Not Broken !

@davidkraft3690 Жыл бұрын

Takes a BIG person to admit they were wrong . Thank you .We ALL learned.

@michaelrobinson2651 Жыл бұрын

Hey Chickanick. I'm impressed with that you recommended other lawnmower channels and I will check them out.

@lemur1105 Жыл бұрын

Omg. I think I’m in Love. Shh. Don’t tell my wife 😅

@Quirk77 Жыл бұрын

Love your content! You've helped me get a few of my small engine machines fixed. Everytime I watch a video & your intro music comes on it reminds me off the movie Mallrats!😂

@benjurqunov Жыл бұрын

I’ve put plastic sleeve (basically a piece of thick wall pipe) inside my spindles. It takes up space to reduce the huge amount of grease otherwise needed.

@waynestefinashen239 Жыл бұрын

Now that is an excellent idea sir.

@waynestefinashen239 Жыл бұрын

@@mizzouxc3824 So these brilliant Engineers decided to put in zerk fittings but leave the seal on the inside on both the upper and lower bearing eh? Additionally these Engineers decided not to put any grease into these cavities after manufacture ? I like the old Engineers that made auto engines that a normal person could work on and gave you the room to work on it.

@marksandlin8376 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good part to 3d print out of my favorite material. Maybe not, don't know how hot the bearings run, would not want it to melt.

@marksandlin8376 Жыл бұрын

@@mizzouxc3824Just thought of that myself as I was thinking about it.

@kubotalife3636 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the educational videos for the DYIers, and finally the manufacturers might start to listen to the consumers to fix issues like these. much greatful for you showing us the mistakes they made so more people can voice about getting the proper equipment from the start

@garymarkham2258 11 күн бұрын

I truly respect anyone who can openly admit they were wrong , I’m now even MORE attracted to your channel and advice. Thankyou

@brandonboyd001 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great content from this new high school Small Engines teacher

@joeolejar Жыл бұрын

My ages old White Horse 50 inch deck came with zirk fittings AND sealed bearings, which I discovered when a bearing failed. Inner bearing seals removed and no more bearing failures. Thanks for the great content!

@mikejerrett7354 Жыл бұрын

That's good information right there, I was wondering about the grease zirk yesterday, I never had any on my mowers. Thanks for sharing this.

@johnfudacz8495 Жыл бұрын

a lot of this lawn equipment is made so cheeply , it breaks when you need it the most , you do great explaining the problems with these things and how to solve problems with these things

@timothyeggert6483 11 күн бұрын

Interesting video for me since I got na new Husqvarna about nine months ago. How about a making a video on greasing lawn equipment for those of us like me who a really mechanically inept. I stumbled on you KZfaq channel some time ago and really like it. Your how to videos a clear and precise.

@orlandodiaz4059 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information good to know. In all my fixes I always put grease to all components at hand even it’s not why I went inside for. Lubrication and cleaning is a good thing. Love this channel I learn a lot every time, keep up, thanks.

@vapnut Жыл бұрын

I too have watch so many videos that is pro and con on this subject leaving me unsure of what to do, but now that I am hearing it from you, I will definitely get the grease gun out! You are the BEST!

@fm71450 Жыл бұрын

Dear Sensei Chickanic, I applaud your honesty and integrity - traits found to be sadly uncommon. Thank You!

@richardherring7920 Жыл бұрын

Glad I just purchased a new Grease gun, I have just started picking up old not being used mowers and fixing them and selling them. And all of you that are supplying all these tips keep up the good work.

@jweaver7170 Жыл бұрын

I am glad I saw this video. Time to start greasing. Here in this part of Texas we break and bend towers and blades.

@drobichaud1000 Жыл бұрын

Lol time to start greasing and bending and breaking things in hillbilly land

@snewberry8669 Жыл бұрын

This is good news. I bought a 42" Husqvarna zero turn this spring. I found your channel 6 months and subscribed after watching the first video. Thanks for what yo do.

@justanobserver530 Жыл бұрын

I pretty much just came across this channel but I find it interesting that chicanic just found out about the spindle bearings. It's understandable, considering her area has destroyed spindles from hitting rocks instead of burnt bearings. I came across this about 4 years ago when I had a bearing lock up. I was complaining to the bearings being sealed. The place I bought the new spindle told me about the outside of the bearings being sealed but the inside part isn't anymore.

@grandn8646 Жыл бұрын

Very surprised to and glad see this video. You are a very special Chickanic. When I commented yesterday about not greasing the spindle, I just assumed that if they included a grease fitting there might have been a reason for doing so. Like I told you in my comment, I don't have a Husqvarna, I have a Toro zero turn. However I do have a Craftsman anniversary 42 inch cut riding mower that took me about 3.5 hours to cut 2 ackers. Again, thanks for the updated video today. Keep up the great informative videos. I still need to tear into my Mccullagh weed Wacker and my lawn boy 22" self-propelled mower that I just can't seem to get started lol.

@rogerwiley7269 Жыл бұрын

I always pop the inboard seal out of any bearing in a greased hsg. when they are apart. Great videos.

@waynespears5664 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing,I own a lawn mower repair shop,This was good info to have and share with customers.

@ryanridgely7807 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! I broke down my 2021 48" Husqvarna mower deck and found three of these spindles!

@kd5byb Жыл бұрын

Very nice! The last time I replaced the spindles on my old-enough-to-legally-drink Deere STX38, I took them apart. Yup, sealed bearings! One of the two spindles was trash - egged out pulley splines, obvious twisting of the shaft, etc... Since everything else with the other one was okay, I ordered new SHIELDED bearings and rebuilt it. When I applied the grease gun, I got a nice stream of grease thru the shields. When the new ones fail due to sealed bearings / lack of grease, I'll rebuild them with shielded bearings that can be greased. :)

@knutsenp1 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. They are so clear and complete. I also love that you are showing girls that they can do anything. My granddaughter is eleven and likes to tinker. I'm a retired 70-year-old engineer who loves showing her how things work. You are a splendid example for young women to show that they can do anything they set their mind on. I also like that you show how you can make a good living in a trade. I went to college and graduate school long before they became too expensive. We desperately need skilled trade/craftsmen(women). I don't know your educational experience, but I do know you're smart and dedicated to your work. Thank you for showing young women how to succeed in any field.

@safffff1000 Жыл бұрын

I admire her but she is still very rare. Generally women aren't interested. No one is denying women this but they have to have the interest from an early age just like most males do.

@safffff1000 Жыл бұрын

@wnc817 Bare foot and pregnant, eh.

@chris2790 Жыл бұрын

No, no women can't do anything they set their mind to. Nor can men. And there are some things where men and women are NOT interchangeable. And that's a good thing. But that doesn't stop some delusional people from trying...

@joe78377 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chickanic, Recently saw video where he removed top and bottom bearings on a J Deere riding E 100.. He removed bearing covers and completely cleaned both top and bottom grease free.. He installed bearings on spindles and on to the deck. He packed the spindle housing with GREEN grease. He then ran J. Deere for awhile. Mind you he is sharing this as he un installs spindle housing. He then removes both top and bottom bearings with dust covers still connected. He then removed dust covers from bearings. And both top and bottom had green grease in them. Since seeing this video, I also grease the housing until it sguirts out. I also notice now when engaging mower blades, they engage very smoothly. Hardly or very little vibration. I saw and tried it and it works.. Keep up the great work your putting on You tube. Joe Cruz

@stephenbierlein2517 Жыл бұрын

I've taken backing off several bearings to be able to grease. I'm talking bigger finish mowers. It does work. They last a lot longer. It's the same on lot electric motors . They have plugs or fittings so people grease and ruin bearings because there actually sealed . Read manuals on all equipment. I wish I lived in your area I'd take everything to you . Just to see you. Love seeing your videos.

@308hit Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Chickanic. On my riding mower which is a 2003 Troy-Bilt LTX 1842. I am very very particular about my equipment I wash it and wax it armor all the wheels.... It literally looks and runs like a 6 months old. I do all my own maintenance and repairs as I do on both my vehicles. However.... I have replaced my share of worn out pulleys belts springs even the transaxle at one point.... And I have noticed some design and engineering flaws in the tractor. One of those would be there's no way to lubricate the transaxle. So when I went to replace it and I got a brand new one I looked at the design saw what moves drilled some holes, threaded them for some bolts so I can add your oil as needed. But yes and what are my idler police you have to literally take the entire body off to get to the top bolt which is underneath the floor where you put your feet. So when that time came I cut an access hole in the floorboard so I can access that bolt. And yes on my 2003 Troy-Bilt LTX 1842 my spindles do have a zerk fitting at the bottom and it just goes into a hollow cavity and it does not lubricate the bearings all my bearings are sealed. So yeah it makes you wonder how they design things.... Love your channel love the videos keep on keeping on!!!!..,👍👍👍👍👍

@kubotajordan9502 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so informative ! I love watching them I have a 19 year Dixie Chopper yep sealed bearings. I always greased them because they spin some r's. Had to replace one of them because I screwed it up bought parts the replacement were sealed. the pin was wrong so I took every back and got a whole assembly. Was having belt eating issues crossing my fingers that its fixed .It's been a good one but they don't make them like the used to!!!!! will never buy another on mainly because of dealers !!!!!! Wishing you and your husband a wonder Sunday !!! Thank you again.

@Chickanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@danielstrachan8988 Жыл бұрын

This is interesting because I bought a husqvarna garden tractor in 2017 and mine has greasable spindle shafts 😁😁👍👍

@johnobiro5202 Жыл бұрын

It’s great to see the manufacturers making these improvements Bre. Where does the grease come out of the shaft and are the liable to clogging up. 👍🔧🇬🇧

@blueplasma5589 Жыл бұрын

WoW, A Chick using a 3lb. hammer. I almost stopped the vid. and rubbed the crystal ball. lol You are Genuine and I do learn great stuff from you, thank you!

@thomaspaine5091 Жыл бұрын

I had deere 120 48" had to put spindle bearings in it every year. after 5 yrs sold it. got a cub cadet z force grease fitting everywhere, had it 15 yrs no problems

@johndesaavedra1040 Жыл бұрын

The "fake" zerk does keep the sealed bearings packed and cooler, but that's about all, unless you force grease past the seal. My 12 year old Hustler has been greased regularly and has yet to need serviced.

@fatherofmimes4236 Жыл бұрын

Awesome news!! Thanks for sharing this. I remember the Saloon having quite a number of comments and have read a huge amount of forum questions on this subject. I suppose it would be a shame to miss a corny pun opportunity. IE: "The squeaky shaft get the grease!"... Wow, that felt silly just typing it. Ya know cause it would probably be more of a grinding sound... I will stop now. Thanks again Bre!

@Joshua-gm5ts Жыл бұрын

Wow! Here in Uruguay grass happens big time and mowers are way pricey.Poulan Pro @ $3000!! replaced by a Husq 52" zero-turn cost us $9000!!! We grow 500-1000 million year old granite bedrock causing many repairs. You have provided the most concise info of anyone, and I have been looking and in need. Thank you.

@henrysmith8012 10 ай бұрын

I removed the seal on one side of my Gravely spindles and installed zerk fittings. Super smooth now will last forever.

@jims1942 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love your videos, keep up the great work! I just bought a new Husqvarna YTH22v46 about a month ago.. :)

@steveashworth6707 Жыл бұрын

That's interesting!, I've learned a few things myself about zero turns and that is for the price of the cheaper home owner brands they arent worth it!, I got rid of my cub cadet after 2 yrs I replaced a spindle, belt, deck wheels, and the 2 deck cables!. I mow 15 of our 30 acres mostly with a tractor w/a 6' finish mower my other half mows up around the house and trees with the zero turn!. So I bought a commercial Bob-Cat zero turn, omg its ten times more comfortable for her and after 675 hrs with proper maintenance it's still like brand new and no problems!. Great video!, you do a very good job of explaining and teaching people!.

@earnestmatlock9694 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update.

@poppiarlin5612 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are very educational and enjoyable.

@disturbedmaynard3873 Жыл бұрын

My 20 year old Simplicity/Ferris came with no grease fittings on the spindle shafts, and many years later, I had to replace the spindle housings, and those came with grease fittings on the shafts because they aren't using the sealed bearings anymore. I always feel a little better when I have to manually grease bearings in some cases, because then I know it has been greased, and am not depending on the manufacturer to have put in a non defective sealed bearing. In my area, there are rocks a plenty, and if I am not on top of it, there are gopher mounds loaded with rocks. Or if I listen to my neighbors mowing, there are also toys, tree branches, and anything else that gets hidden in 2-3 weeks of grass growth.

@jimdavison4077 9 ай бұрын

Funny I just watched it and commented on it as well about how the greasing works. The interesting thing is there was no grease in there. The ones I have changed are full of grease and the bearing seal has been removed from the two inside seals. I imagine maybe some were not assembled properly or not replaced properly. I have always worn-out bearings, when they start to roar it's time and quite often had I removed the plugged zerk and put a new one on they would have likely been saved but they are cheap. Again great video helping more people out. I share your channel with everyone who might benefit.

@Sherry-jx9hs Жыл бұрын

I don't have a riding mower but I thought I would mention that not knowing how easy it is to get your grease gun onto that straight up zerk you can get a different end for your gun that slides straight on from the side. It has a slot in the side so you push it on straight instead of trying to get the hose bent to put it onto the top of the zerk when it points up. Very handy. I used to work in auto service and it comes in very handy for low clearance areas where the hose won't bend enough and you just pump grease out and not into the bearing or in my case ball joints. Hope this saves someone some time and frustration :)

@ronnyconstance3269 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Show’s integrity to correct a mistake.

@MrFordguy73 Жыл бұрын

I saw your video on what mowers not to buy. I wish you would put a video out showing some of the best mowers still at a reasonable price which have sturdy parts so we can make educated guesses, I have a 18 year old Husqvarna, which is in surprisingly excellent shape, but would like to upgrade to a zero-turn when of these years. My dad purchased a nice gravely, however it doesn't seem to cut grass very good if it's over 9 in tall, and I live in the country and sometimes I'm literally cutting the field. Thanks, love your videos and your expertise.

@dg1019 Жыл бұрын

I still think that roller bearings last longer when sealed. Its good they did leave the seal in the top bearing because if that spindle is not full of grease then the top would fail very fast. The double automotive or ATV style sealed bearings you see on some bigger commercial units are really a huge improvement. I've yet to see one fail.

@andrecampbell691 11 ай бұрын

I've been taking my spindle bearings apart for 30 years on my Craftsman GT 6000 garden tracktor and removing the seal and hand greasing. All original bearings and spindles work great.

@themachinist9408 Жыл бұрын

Last year I replaced everything spindle related on the John Deere D110 that I have. The mower was made in 2014 and typically cuts about 2 acres. I was hoping to just replace the bearings, but in 8 years the bearings had actually worn out the aluminum housings before they had worn out.

@ovabarton2810 Жыл бұрын

Some bearings are "Shielded " not sealed , its sometimes difficult to tell the difference.

@billypitts6368 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@garyshaffer68 Жыл бұрын

My Wheelhorse had open bearings in it. The replacement one's didn't just take off the covers on one side works good that way u can grease them thanks for sharing. My Wheelhorse is a 1981 they don't make the like that any more. In 1981 I payed 2700 for it. But they are a garden tractor.

@desertfox3860 Жыл бұрын

Well done. Thanks for sharing.

@dennissarver1963 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and honest when wrong ! Wow your husband is one lucky man !

@andrewbleil4344 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bre! Great presentation, as always, but now I have a craving for some Belgian Ale.

@upsidedowndog1256 Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I work on Bonanza/Baron aircraft. These have not changed much since 1947 but 2018 models and later look the same but everything about them is a little different if you look close. Same deal with these spindles. Sharp eyes are necessary! You have them.

@marksandlin8376 Жыл бұрын

Now, you need to grease your bearings because they are not sealed. For those who maintain their equipment, it's a plus, but for those who use it and do the minimum, it may wear out faster than the sealed ones. Thanks for highlighting this change. I'm going to make sure I check my rider and see if it can be greased.

@phillipwood2687 9 ай бұрын

One suggestion I have is that the housings come with a steel plate that is fastened to the housings by the same installation bolts to the frame. I made some from an old deck that was shot. Have never had a housing break since. One other thing, I drill out the housings for a pass through bolt and nut. Otherwise the soft bolts provided will break off into the aluminum if attempted removal.

@OneWildTurkey Жыл бұрын

It would be nice if the manufacturers shared some of the "why we do it" info with customers. But, I guess that would mean the products could last a lot longer... Your channel is GREAT Bre! I haven't used the info yet, but when I start getting back to the real world, your videos are going to be a BIG help. THANKS!

@raykitko6328 Жыл бұрын

So, the next step is oil filled spindle bearings? Service factor is much, much higher (little problem with a top mounted bearing), ie there are almost no tractor trailers running grease these days

@tombetzold7741 Жыл бұрын

Always looking for answers and you help

@Chickanic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Tom!

@jimbrewer2893 Жыл бұрын

There's a lot of chatter on various lawn and tractor forums about sealed vs greaseable bearings. I like the fact that you took the time to dig into the issue and make another video showing what you found. Thanks Bre.

@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Жыл бұрын

All bearings are greasable

@drobichaud1000 Жыл бұрын

to be fair, any place you are is a great place for greasable bearing conversation

@TheLawnmowerLady Жыл бұрын

Interesting news!?! Thanks for the shout out. Cheers!

@terryholloway9930 Жыл бұрын

Always spot on Bree thanks for the video

@brittweir8844 Жыл бұрын

I totally respect you and your work. ❤, Great job 👏.

@rogersherrill5741 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for the update👍👏

@arthurrodesiler3109 Жыл бұрын

I had MTD tractor for 20 years with the briggs L head engine. Mowed about 2 acre for 20 years. Had a 44 inch deck 2 blade deck with a little 4 inch between the two blades so it would not skip grass. Best mowing deck I have ever used. And I used a lot of lawn mowers which people complained they did not mow even. The only way to get a mower to cut even is by mowing with it and adjusting it. What a pain to do. You buy a new one you will have to even the cut yourself or pay the dealer as this is not under warranty unless it is way out. You can get close on even concrete. You really need to run and mow with it as twist and such come into play to get it really nice. The hydo tranny on it was a cast iron. Still ran good when I sold it for 100 bucks 20 years ago. It was hard to get parts for it is why I let it go. If not for parts I would still have it. The deck had sealed bearing in the quills I call them. Guess what went bad? The idle pulley which was a sealed bearing. If it was greaseable probably would have not lasted that long. Water is what really wrecks bearings. If they put good sealed bearing in them probably last as long as the grease ones. With a shaft and bearings probably cheaper to just buy the whole spindle or I call it a quills. Keep the water away and don't hit things helps a ton.

@timwindsor03 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I am new here. I also repair lawn mowers on the side. I learned something new. I didn't know they changed the spindles up either. I like what I see on your channel. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible night.

@spencerjhog4429 Жыл бұрын

Great information. BTW...good choice in beverage!

@Mechanicturfgear Жыл бұрын

Commercial ( golf) are greased open bearings with a sleeve to space inside inner races too. Grease , grease, grease. Also find the smaller 24” blade hubs more durable compared to the heavier 27” more mass more chance of damage .

@donniecorrigan8519 Жыл бұрын

You know your stuff, great informative channel!

@tuesboomer1623 Жыл бұрын

Aaannnddd, the perfect update. Thanks again!

@TimothyHigdonHiggs Жыл бұрын

I always have the zert I used. Thx Bre!

@drobichaud1000 Жыл бұрын

you enjoy your zert

@wtbm123 Жыл бұрын

Maybe i did not realize it was new and all are like this now , but the one i had ordered a while back had the open side on bottom bearing , but still had the spacer on top instead of it in the bearing . I always thought the added zerk was to help keep moisture out of the spindle , but just what i had heard .

@billlovett4256 Жыл бұрын

You can get those replacement shafts, I think they call them quills. The ones we get are open seal on the bottom bearing. So replace the top bearing with a 6203 RS and put in a new quill and half a tube of grease. That's what we do when we can. Bill in Ottawa

@waynestefinashen239 Жыл бұрын

You Canadians know what you are doing eh?

@jackaustin3576 Жыл бұрын

I had an MTD bought around 1991....The spindles lasted a long time....Got my replacements locally from a farm supply that would last one or two seasons....Switched to Dixie supply and their bearing lasted for years as did the original factory bearings....After 25 years of good service, even the seat lasted 20 years, I bought a Husqvarna Z246....That seat lasted 5 years before cracking....

@craigjohnson3603 Жыл бұрын

Good video, Husky has to do something to compete with the other cheap manufacturers as they are owned by Electrolux, I used to get old John Deere's in to fix and the spindels would take 40 pumps of grease each and the bearings didn't go bad. Only when parked outside or hit things. A grease gun can pump tons of pressure but people don't seem to realize that.

@shadowwolf9329 Жыл бұрын

I like the sealed bearings much better than the open side ones

@raymondkurtyka754 2 ай бұрын

No one's perfect we all make mistakes thanks for your help

@mikespain8655 Жыл бұрын

Most of the spindles I replace for customers are from bad bearings. I live in Missouri and we grow rocks here too. Rarely see cracked spindle housing or completely pooched star pattern. The cheap Chinese aftermarket spindles I usually use are sealed bearings (plastic seal), but I am not going to take them apart to pull off seals. Just pump a bunch of grease in them, at least moisture and dirt/debris is kept to a minimum.

@Bass.Player Жыл бұрын

I have a 20 year old 61" commercial Husqvarna that has zerk fittings on the side of the spindle and sealed bearings. I grease them anyway and they are the originals...

@ronwilliams266 9 ай бұрын

On your fuel test, you did. If you put your plum on the unlock blk button and your fingers on the flat grip and squeeze, it will pour alot better.and stay in control of the container.

@dalecherry4044 7 ай бұрын

I have a Husqvarna riding mower about 15 years old. Every time since it was new it backfires when I turn it off. Still runs great and cuts good. But I also have to give it a shot of starting fluid when I start it. But once it's started once it will start every time the day of use. Better than buying a new mower. 👍👍

@claytonparks1132 Жыл бұрын

I had similar experience on a toro. I hit a stump. Changed the spindle housing and the spindle. Then it mowed funny. After some tests with a dial indicator, I discovered the deck was bent. I repaired it with shims.

@nedcramdon1306 9 ай бұрын

Never thought a woman would be good at mechanics. Now you're my number one on the net! You know you're stuff and explain so well.

@guzzimon61 Ай бұрын

I don’t know how you came to that conclusion. I have been saying for my whole career that they actually may have an advantage getting hands into locations I can’t get my large hands into without cuts, scrapes, etc. Need to learn electrical, hydraulic flow and the rest can be figured out.

@keithkrueger1609 Жыл бұрын

as a machinist i just machined new housing assemblies out of steel. they have been problem free since and quieter.

@flick22601 Жыл бұрын

I recently watched a video where the poster showed that even though they may be 'sealed' bearings, they will still take grease through the grease fitting. Problem is that the manufacturers do not put a lot of grease in the spindles at the factory so, the first time you lube it you have to be sure to fill the housing. Try it, it works. I did. See 'Woodchuck Russ the Deck Dr' here on KZfaq.

@sjpi1954 7 ай бұрын

Awesome...Headed out in a few to look at a Used, 2020, 54" Husky Mower with 85 Hours and New Blades? Now I know what and where to pay closer attention to for impact damage and lousy spindle noise or excessive vibration. This Mower apparently has a 'Less than Macho' reputation for mowing my 3-4 acres of uneven terrain and grass. However, $4,000 for a new one that isn't even made anymore in 2023? Thanks Chick...You Rock!!!

@TheReal1953 Жыл бұрын

If you retrofit these spindles....the most reasonable method I've seen is to take off the inner dust shields on the bearings, drill a hole in the side of the spindles for a zerk(if there isn't one)...but that only gets you grease inside the spindle. How much to put in??? Well, you need a small air hole drilled in the spindle that can have a rubber plug put back when the grease starts weeping out the air hole....like they have on hydraulic floor jacks.

@chriscalderin6677 Жыл бұрын

I like the drinking with us lol I thought about just removing the inside seals but to much pressure would pop off the outside seal but if done carefully who knows? I think the best way is just to manually grease with high temperature grease?

@chriscalderin6677 Жыл бұрын

Gotta use high temp grease on bearings I greased one out in the field away from shop with universal Grease and it blew apart and was dry after a few days like it never had grease and I packed it!

@bertdijkhuis1656 Жыл бұрын

Not only a good and entertaining mechanic...but also a connaisseur of good beverage........

@mjvaquatics2626 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm...I'll have to check my Husqvarna (YTH18542) to see if it has zerk fittings on top of the spindles. It's 3 years old now so I'm doubtful. 🙂Really enjoy your channel Bre...I like to do as much DIY as I can or dare to. I'm reasonably mechanically inclined, and most things aren't rocket science especially when you see it done! I'm not really cheap, but don't have money to burn and small engine repair can be sketchy and expensive. (I had a chainsaw that wouldn't start, so I had it 'repaired' for $85, but when I tried to start it outside the shop it wouldn't start. Took it back in to learn that the gas line needed to be replaced. I finally got a running saw, but why did I get it back the 1st time when it wouldn't even start? I had another saw that wouldn't start - another case where I had put them up dry for the winter. I just let it sit on the shelf full of fuel....the next season, it started right up! I'm thinking that chainsaws are better left with good fuel in them and not run dry. Maybe even better if there are started and run a bit in winter?).