Adjusting The Transmissions ,Control Arms & Alignment On John Deere Ztrak Mowers. Z915 Z920 Z930..

In this video I show how to adjust the hydrostatic transmissions and control handles on the John Deere Ztrak commercial mowers.
If your mower trys to move when in the netural postion, tracks to left or right, or the control handles touch or are misaligned this video will help you fix these issues.
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[@jimhughes6794]

Thanks for this information. My Z930M steering arms are difficult to open or close (bring Together) when I want to get into or out of the seat. Is there an adjustment to make the steering arms easier to open and close? They are very tight. My other older Z just flips open or close with almost no effort. Thanks

[@zuesforceone8087]

My son moved a z425 opened both bypass valves and after closing them the right wheel is slow. changed oil and shock but still is slow .any suggestions unit worked good before he opened bypass valves to move it.thanks

[@randolphsnyder1505]

My z445 those bolts in front only adjust the full travel of each arm ,it looks like I will have to adjust the length of the rods that connect the arms to the transmission,and it does not look like much fun.Since testing shows a little wheel creep,but in the same direction with handles in neutral,I will leave as is.I do have question,what causes one wheel to pull harder than the other enough harder so as not able to catch up with more lever movement.

[@christianvasquez8228]

Una pregunta mi tractor zero turn 960m John deer se quiere apagar cundo le bajo el aselerador

[@KurtVance-k3e]

Wonderful explanation Great job 👍

[@wmstim]

How do I get a z525e handles to stop touching? It’s different than that model.

[@RobertReed-xg9pv]

Thank you so much! Exactly the info I needed. Much appreciated brother.

[@electrohustler3621]

This is the best video I've ever seen on working on these. Nicely done!

[@philliphall5198]

Thank You for information and advice

[@jeansebastienlapointe3017]

Do you have à vidéo how to ajuste the door of the much in demand

[@Alvin-kj2cw]

Thanks for the information, it was helpful.

[@terryadams9993]

I enjoy watching How do you adjust a Z735M? the same adjustments you made on the Z 900 video Thanks. For your help.

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Iv never actually seen a Z735M but from the photos it looks like it has the same set up. Thanks for watching. 🍻🇺🇸🔧

[@shanepipkin4041]

easy adjustment when buying new for sure

[@Pettygoesracin]

Thank you for your information on adjusting the steering and the handles. I have a another question regarding myJohn Deere z938m steering handles. At the base of each handle where the control arm starts to go through the frame My handles are loose. Without the mower running I can sit in the seat and wiggle the The handle back and forth. To me there is more play than there used to be. Have you run across this and how can it be tightened? Thank you in advance Paul

[@philliprowell6588]

GREAT CONTENT. SIMPLE ENOUGH

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Thanks for watching!

[@josetapaia3945]

Thank you for sharing this video. You do make things look easy. What do you recommend for the front tires, air or solid ones? Thank you for your help.

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Solids and tweels definitely! They are expensive but so is constantly having flat and needing to stop and repair them. If you are a landscaper running air tires Id carry a plug kit and air compressor on your truck.

[@chrislucas9098]

Hi, could you do the same video with a John Deere stander, like the 652R. Thank you.

[@mattg3696]

Hey bud mine makes a wining sound turning right but not left. Could the hydric fluid be low on that side or is it all in one tank ?

[@Mechanical_Mind]

They share the same fill tank / reservoir tank. It's possible that one side could be low on oil (only if the fill tank is empty). The whining noise could be air or water in the right side transmission, or it could need internal repairs. The first step is to change the oil and filter. Inspect the oil for plastic or metal pieces in the old oil and filters. If you find pieces of metal or plastic, it's time to remove that transmission for repairs. I have a video showing all of that. If the oil just looks like it had water in it, just replace the oil and filters. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l36TmH-pZc2Mmck

[@kennycook-uy8hv]

Just bought New z330r today.. moving the stickers in reverse is awful noisy like a whining sound.. also the left stick has a slower response and tighter feel than the right.. any suggestions for this? Ive got 1 hour on the machine

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Take it to the nearest JD dealership to be fixed under warranty. Even if you bought it from Lowes or Home Depot, take it to the JD dealership. Call the dealership first. Some of them can pick it up and drop it off for free for warranty work.

[@kennycook-uy8hv]

I bought it at sun south dealer in ga.. yeah that right side is really loud and Whiney.. bad transaxle?? Maybe air in it??

[@mikespain8655]

Those steering adjustments are a lot easier than most mowers. Some brands take quite a bit of trial and error to get close to right.

[@Mechanical_Mind]

They are pretty easy in these. Most of them come in with them out of alignment and I will normally adjust them while driving on flat pavement going to our test field. Customers always appericate it. Sometimes one hydro might be worn out more than the other side and not able to keep up with the other side.

[@ramman6250]

Thanks for the video. Do you know what would be causing low power in reverse on one side, on my Z-930?

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Either air, wear, or water. Air or water in the oil or worn out parts in side the transmission. Is it whining alot when it gets hot? How many hours on the mower?

[@ramman6250]

@@Mechanical_Mind 400. Just use on my farm only. No commercial work.

[@sgrasmick82]

Are there any adjustments to speed up these god awful slow mowers ?

[@randyring3368]

i have a Z 920 A john deere zero turn ( 8 yrs old 500 hrs ) . The left arm seems to have slop when I bring it in to the other arm. I t seems to track ok , but when you extend it out and in and it seems to be loose. the right side arm has more resistance. The John Deere mower tech told me that with wear the fork of the arm can wear and create a sloppy or loose steering arm. He said there was no adjustment to the fork. Just wondering what your thought might be. would replacing the fork arm atachment be the only solution? Thank you for any response. enjoy your videos. very helpful

[@Pettygoesracin]

Hey Randy I have a Z930M and I have the same issue as you described. Did you find a fix if so what did you have to do?

[@mikeadler434]

👍👍

[@RandySpears-op9on]

Can you adjust the speed? To make it faster? My new z950 controls slower than my last one

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Hi Randy, I don't know of any way to increase the speed of the transmissions.

[@LascaMetal]

Mi tractor nomas gira para la derecha pero no quiere avanzar derecho, no se donde se regula eso 😢como si la palanca derecha ya no funciona batalle para subirlo a la traila porque giraba nomas pata un lado hace un ruido como la palanca de los cambios de una estándar cuando no quiere meter el cambio. Puedes hacer un video de ese tipo gracias

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Sounds like your right side transmission is broken. Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rV7SoGB6pJ6AoZY

[@chrisn3597]

Do you know how to fix if the handles on a z425 model are rubbing against each other?

[@Nick-o6f]

He Mentioned that

[@jordancler931]

Great instructional!!!

[@andresperez-tk6bv]

Great content thank

[@dhix2388]

thanks

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Thanks for watching! 🍻

[@CovidStinks]

I changed the fluid and filters in my 950M and followed your procedure. It does want to drift while in neutral so this video shows how to adjust for that but it seems to be jerking now when engaging forward or reverse. Any advice what it could be? Thanks in advance 😃

[@yolala100]

Thanks for these infos 👍

[@Mechanical_Mind]

Thanks for watching Marc! Have a good New Year!