How to change Oil in a Cub Cadet Ultima (ZT1 ZT2) zero turn

[@evelyninman2511]

The step-by-step video you provided was excellent! I'm a 57-year-old woman who hasn't changed the oil for my car in over 30 years. But since I can't drive the zero turn to an oil change place, I had to do this on my own. Your step-by-step video made it easy and gave me confidence. My ZT2 is only two and a half years old but with only 34 hours on it. This is the first oil change. I wasn't going to let it go to 100 hours because that would take three more years. Before this mower, I'd used electric mowers and I was concerned I wouldn't be able to keep up with this one. Now I know I can. Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help

[@leechan9678]

I just bought a zt1 54p and now that I watched your video how to change oil I learned how cleaver your technique thank you

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@coquipr74]

Being paying top dollars for service mine (Z71) for 2 years in a row. Now I'm gonna do it on my own. Thanks for the video, brother! Good bless you too!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome, thanks for watching

[@jackiehall2192]

Thanks a million! This video is a big help for a single woman such as myself. Very helpful and easy to follow.😊

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help

[@PaulKuchinski]

Great video, thanks. I especially like the cardboard suggestion. Very easy and thorough instructions that anyone could follow .

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@douglasandrie9314]

Bought a ZT1 50 (Kawasaki FR691V) last April, 2022.. so im ready to give first oil change etc. Your video was super helpful! Thanks, from Saskatchewan Canada!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome, glad I’m able to help

[@davidcobler5705]

Hi Jim; Just want to give a BIG Thank You!! I’ve watched your Cub Cadet videos and what I love about your videos is the thoroughness in which you present your camera views, lighting, the audio content presentation, both on safety and the work itself. All done in good time! You are methodical in every detail!! It’s so much appreciated Jim!! Just a great, great help!!! Thank you and God bless you! I am very happy to be subscribed to your channel!!

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome thank you very much for subscribing

[@DonnaChevalier-v2h]

Thank you so Jim thank you so much. We just bought the Cub Cadet Ultima and we love it. We'll keep in touch. Thanks again. Tom an Donna Chevalier. (from South Carolina)

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks Tom and Donna

[@rosemaryhowell771]

Thank you I am 68 years old widow and I can now do this.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@joshcardwell2110]

This is me leaving a comment because you asked. Heaven on earth, Landscaping, would like to just thank you for your time and your detailed information. I am going to go do this on my ZT1 42 inch, right now. I will send an update on once done, to allow others to know , how successful I was. I wish you the best and thank you again.

[@DIYJIM]

Hope it goes well thanks for watching

[@joshcardwell2110]

@@DIYJIM everything worked out. Plus I can feel how the motor runs a little better once sitting on it for 10 minutes after the whole oil change.

[@escooper33ify]

The 12"×6" piece of cardboard was a nice touch! Would've made such a mess had I skipped that step

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for watching

[@KervinCharles-l1x]

Thank you for this video. This will be my first time changing the oil in my cub cadet since I purchased it.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome hope it helps

[@ghostz61987]

Thanks for the clear and concise guide. I needed a refresher!

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@bigfunky74]

Thanks man. I got mine all done. Used a pipe wrench to hold the hose in place, 3/8 impact to take it off (barely broke it free). First time using that style of filter wrench thats all I had as well, sucks but it works. Got it all done. I pulled the hose back above the frame, caught the plug as it loosed and popped it back thru before removing. Mine has the kholer 7000 series 24hp, the air filter is half the size of yours and after 7 hours it is filthy. Dissapointed in kholer for that one.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@alenajean4785]

Thank you. This was a great instructive video. Nice detail.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@frankwilliamsjr.8010]

Thanks for the video showing how to change the oil on my Cub Cadet and the filter great job

[@DIYJIM]

No problem 👍

[@Mike_squarebeefarms]

Exactly what I needed. Great tip with the cardboard. Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@hershelwatson5903]

Thanks for sharing how to change oil on the Cub Cadet.

[@DIYJIM]

You bet, thanks for watching

[@heitmanbrian]

great video. Very easy to follow. Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

You are welcome!

[@RyanWeber-s8l]

Best how to video on KZbin

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@ronrawson9942]

Outstanding video and information

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@callieavent2769]

Very informative. Now I can change my own oil. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

No problem, thanks for watching

[@coax612]

Thanks bro, appreciate the walk through

[@DIYJIM]

No problem 👍thanks for watching

[@markpaul3039]

Great informative video! Subscribed, keep the good videos coming!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for subscribing

[@DocJay]

I have the exact same mower … so thanks for the video!

[@DIYJIM]

No problem 👍

[@chuckwilson5286]

Great video compared to others I have viewed!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad you liked it!

[@christianbarnes417]

Thanks for the advice

[@DIYJIM]

You’re welcome, glad I could help.

[@timmygreek]

Thank you for the fantastic video! I’m about to pick up a new 42” zt1. When do you the initial oil change for break in? My dealer may cover it but I’m just curious. Any other tip/tricks?

[@DIYJIM]

I think it says in the manual sorry I don’t remember. This is my neighbors mower

[@julianprendergast4267]

Thanks all the way from Australia. My mower has just done 50 hours and the selling agent can’t service it for 2 months, so I’ll do it myself. Video was very helpful - I just need to convert everything to metric!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@FREDDYBULLET]

Thank you for this video. Saved me some money.

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@livingwaters7841]

Do you suggest using synthetic motor oil, such as Mobile 1?

[@DIYJIM]

I never do, but I don’t think it would hurt it. Thanks for watching

[@noelarg]

Great video, clear and instructive. Thank you for this!

[@DIYJIM]

You're very welcome!

[@JimDunkerton]

Your video was helpful. However I cannot undo the plug to change the oil. It requires a 3/4 and 1/2 '' wrench but the Cub Cadet Manufacturer put lock-tight on the plug. Won't budge. Any suggestions?

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry I do not, hope you figure it out

[@johnk6313]

Use a pair of locking vise grips. Will make it easier to remove the plug with a wrench. Doesn't wiggle around on you.

[@eoNKgxbi]

Thanks for the video help. Like the cardboard idea.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@bryanhoward8280]

Nice and simple instructions. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome Bryan

[@JohnClay-x7x]

Great video brother. Very informative. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching

[@AmericaFirstTV]

I subbed, nice in-depth video. I can tell that your equipment lasts a long time

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the sub!

[@PhilipKennedy-ez1hj]

Thanks for the Trick with the Cardboard 😊

[@DIYJIM]

No problem 😊

[@getsweeded02]

Great video, thanks. Did you ever do the oil drain at 10 hours first without changing the filter? Then again around 50-60 hours?

[@DIYJIM]

It is my neighbors mower so I am not sure. Thanks for watching.

[@getsweeded02]

@@DIYJIM Man you are a great neighbor! Just finished my oil dump at 14 hours, used 10w40 as I'm in the northeast and summers can get pretty hot here and I have no intentions on using this in the middle of the winter (stored in garage). Zerked the front wheels and blew off the intake while I was waiting. Have a great weekend!

[@DIYJIM]

@@getsweeded02 thanks again

[@l43jet]

Good job dude.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@vv-o-l-f9155]

Very good video! How often should I change the oil ? Also I can’t find my manual so what oil filter should I use ? I have the same miter you do but mine is the ZT1 . Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

If you’re mowing 1/2 to 1 acre once a year should be good. Check this video out and everything should be in the description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3TalHtpj8usjcksi=_T4FNEELeQ9NEjbG

[@vv-o-l-f9155]

@@DIYJIM thanks !!

[@DIYJIM]

@@vv-o-l-f9155 thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@sandraleveridge4412]

Great instructions. Thanks for the information.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@Fordledsled]

Great video. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

You are welcome!

[@krishnachevuru2852]

I gotta say this is an extremely good video thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@crispycoleman77]

great video!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@robertwest2776]

Thanks for the video , it was very thorough.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danielhoffman2199]

Glad to see an informative video that does not try to capture viewers with wild music and graphics. The information given was precise and informative without all the extra trash many producers use. Great job!

[@DIYJIM]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching

[@harshadpatel5468]

thank you for making video it really good help to me

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!

[@AustinHicks-g5q]

May be a dumb question, but what do you typically do with your used oil after draining?

[@DIYJIM]

Some gets sprayed on my shed or some auto part stores will take it. Thanks for watching

[@bholaparshai7108]

Thank you very much for this information

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome

[@SpicyMcGeezak]

Thanks for the video. Do you ever change the transmission fluid in this? And if so, what type of fluid do you use?

[@DIYJIM]

I looked this up for you. It looks like first 50 hours then every 100 hours. I would stop at a local dealer for the transmission fluid.

[@SpicyMcGeezak]

@@DIYJIM so Cub has a specific fluid they use? I read elsewhere people were using 5w-50 motor oil, synthetic Mobil 1 if I remember correctly. Thanks for looking up the intervals, much appreciated.

[@D_Mici]

Have you ever changed the HydroGear oil/transmission fluid on this thing?

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry no it’s my neighbors mower.

[@parker4703]

Thank you so much!! You saved me $400

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome!!

[@melvinreece4006]

Great video! Thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching

[@michaellupo531]

What the Difference using 10w40 from 10w30

[@DIYJIM]

www.repairsmith.com/blog/10w30-vs-10w40/ maybe this will help

[@MrHodgeon5th]

Can you switch to full synthetic?

[@DIYJIM]

I don’t see why not, I would ask the cub cadet dealer. thanks for watching

[@PoliticFlix]

My husband can’t get the oil drain plug off. He is turning it to the left like you have shown. He’s using a wrench to hold it and another to unscrew the plug. He puts his entire weight on it (160lbs) and it’s starting to bend the wrench. He’s afraid it will snap. What is he doing wrong?

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry I'm not sure others have had trouble also. Hope he gets it or finds someone to help

[@mrob54]

Great video, thanks for making it easy😎😎😎😎

[@DIYJIM]

No problem 👍

[@samuelhelderman]

Thumbs up And comment. Thanks for the great content.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks and thanks for watching

[@suppman315]

Thanks Jim!

[@DIYJIM]

welcome

[@jessboysen1976]

Thank You 🙏

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome, thanks for watching

[@carolstorm1870]

My ZT1 50" is less than a year old and I cannot get the oil plug off to drain and replace the oil. It is STUCK. Three people have tried to budge it so far. It seems welded together! Any suggestions? Using 3/4 and 7/16" wrenches and went to heavier adjustable wrenches and still doesn't budge.

[@DIYJIM]

Not sure what else you can do. If you lived near me I would help you. Hope you can find someone to get it for you. Thanks for watching

[@sfct4464]

If your mower is only a year old, it should still be under warranty. I would take it to a shop and have them take care of loosing the plug. I have the same mower as you, had a problem with it cutting off. Warranty covered the repairs.

[@riclamont]

Mine was too. It appears to have some loc-tite applied as it was far more difficult to remove than expected. We got there in the end with a couple of extensions.

[@DIYJIM]

@@riclamont I think it is thread sealant.

[@SusanWeberg]

Thank you

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome

[@epicgraaler6844]

Is it obligated to buy a new filter ? Can I keep using the same?

[@DIYJIM]

I normally use that same for a few years.

[@kurleys]

Great review

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@jameslrouse]

That drain plug is crazy tight

[@DIYJIM]

Sorry I have had a lot of other people say that. Thanks for watching

[@catherinemodlin7691]

YES!! Drain plug on my new Cub Cadet appears to have Red LocTite from factory. NOTHING is getting it off.

[@AP-rx1zj]

Do you know how to reset the notification that shows up on the hour meter saying to change the air filter?

[@DIYJIM]

sorry I am not sure maybe it goes away on its own. this was my neighbors mower

[@franktuttle130]

The drain plug on mine is NOT coming off. I don't know what they used to install it -- maybe a welder, or the Hulk with an air wrench. But I'm done trying. I suppose I'll cut the hose just above the non-removable plug assembly and use hose clamps and a plug of my own. Seriously, Cub Cadet, was using eleven hundred million foot-pounds of torque on that bolt necessary?

[@DIYJIM]

Hope you get it, Thanks for watching

[@franktuttle130]

@@DIYJIM Thanks! Love your videos. I tried heating the assembly with a torch in hopes of liquifying the thread lock sealant. That didn't work either. I struggled for a while with wrenches trying to free it, then just cut the hose about 4 inches below the bottom end. I took the severed end to the hardware store. Walked out with less than 15 bucks in parts (copper fitting with hose end and 3/8 inched threaded end, a cap to fit, and two 5/8 inch hose clamps). Replaced the unturnable drain end and it works perfectly, no leaks, no hours spent trying to loosen the un-looseable. I love my ZT-1 though! Great mower with a single (annoying) flaw.

[@orvenkelly]

Thank you 🙏

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome