Beginner tutorial - Checking "hydraulic oil" on your zero turn mower

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[@mrdavebach]

One of my Gravely ZTRs with hydro-gear zt-3400 transaxles calls for 64oz of oil in each unit. However, to fill to the cold fill line a few more ounces are required to get up the connecting tube and into the bottom of the overflow reservoir. This little bit extra ends up being an issue when the hydros are working hard and heat the oil to the point of expansion beyond the top of the overflow expansion reservoirs. The expansion tanks are the same ones on different mower models and depending on location and length of the connecting tubes the cold fill line ought to be altered slightly. Just my personal opinion based on experience.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@vinataba22]

Do the zero turn mowers actually have hydraulik drive? Or do they have a normal drive axle and transmission? Always wondered about that

[@TheWarieh]

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[@mickmouse92]

I noticed both my tanks empty... I remember I had the mow jacked up in the front for 24hrs to remove and sharpen my blades. In this case, my oil level never returned until it was ran, then of course left to cool. THEN it went to the cold fill line.

[@JC-th2rl]

Bought a 2020 ZT HD, has 8 hours on it. Went to check the hydro level today and couldn’t see a drop. No leaks either. What could be the cause?

[@chrisdavidson3827]

I’m right there with ya, I have an hd as well. My right hydro has oil at the fill line but my left tank doesn’t? Don’t know what’s that about.

[@carchontides]

I have same issue and I’m wondering if the tanks were never filled. I see no oil leaks or stains in my shed where I always store it.

[@poboy942]

@@carchontides mine was the same way, they were at the corect level until i mowed once then when i rechecked them it was low, i dont think they fill it to the proper level at the dealership when they put them together.. or the manufacturer

[@kevinkeller1979]

You shouldn't have add any hydro oil . wouldn't that mean you have a leak

[@JC-th2rl]

@@kevinkeller1979 No leak. Just wasn’t full at the time of purchase I believe. Had zero issues since.

[@misaelosthings]

Can you show a to change the hydraulic oil?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we will add it to the list.

[@greglemley288]

Mine don’t have the tanks what I do have never saw a tank since it was new ????

[@mtrotts5578]

Do the recevoirs have to have oil in them? For hydros

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Mtrotts !!!!!!!! Thanks for watching, The best thing to do is to refer to your owners manual on the exact make and model mower you have for the 100% correct guidance. Our specific model requires oil to be present in the reservoirs. We hope the video helped. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZbin bell 🔔 this Will be very helpful to us thanks again! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@janetstrickland8606]

What happens if you put gas in hydraulic oil reservoir?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, we recommend removing the gas from hydraulic reservoir, as it can cause damage to hydraulic systems and lines.

[@rev.twilson7300]

Service mode is for women and children. Just like safety glasses and gloves. Thanks for posting this video, it was quicker to watch this than to go dig out my manual. I wasn't sure about what weight to use.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@greglemley288]

Mine don’t have no tanks ???

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[@Latrelant]

Thank you sir

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[@MBTexas196]

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[@ClintHyde-p3y]

I can’t leave my choke up for five seconds, cause it killed the engine🤷🏻‍♂️ 0:38

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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