How to Install a WATER WASHOUT PORT on your Zero Turn Mower to clean under the deck

[@bp2335]

Dude! You are amazing! Thank you...I have the 50" and I never knew this. I was cleaning her today and saw the silver metal saying "deck wash capable" I had to Google it knowing what it meant but no clue how to do it. You've saved me massive headache with this easy to follow video! Awesome brother thank-you

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@bp2335 appreciated. Happy to help! 🍻

[@bs7497]

Perfect video! Clear. Concise. To the point. Quick. No B.S. You should give lessons to wanna be youtubers. Thanks for the info, and thanks for not wasting my time! You earned my thumbs up!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@bs7497 thanks! ☺️ 🍻

[@jamesrabe]

Moly Moly! Searched for a cleaning tutorial and you gave me easy, concise guidance. Thank you!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@jamesrabe you’re welcome! 🍻

[@hnhardin1217]

This is the exact video I was looking for! Thanks!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Heather Hardin great! 🍻

[@charliemitchell7739]

Excellent video on installing a Cub Cadet Deck Wash kit. These generic kits sold by the dealer or available on Amazon are easy to install and use but this video makes it even easier...lol A "MUST WATCH" tutorial. Thanks!!!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@charliemitchell7739 appreciate it, thanks! 🍻

[@buddyreed2623]

This is a really good video. I will be suggesting this to some folks that do residential grass cutting. It is a great way to not transplant weeds and other desirable grasses to other lawns that did not have them. Have good days!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Buddy Reed yea, great point.

[@mikechapman4767]

Just a heads up for PTO clutch health: engage the pto at half throttle to prolong the clutch life.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+mike Chapman good tip, thanks!

[@HawkGTboy]

New zero turn owner here... why half throttle and not minimum throttle?

[@BumbuClaw]

@@HawkGTboyit could possibly stall the engine if the throttle is all the way down but about halfway just helps everything transition smoothly

[@HawkGTboy]

@@BumbuClaw Thanks! I've been doing this since Day 1 with my brand new ZT. I even used a label maker and put a reminder sticker next to the PTO button to remind my wife and teenage son. :)

[@AdamAdam-vu3qt]

Quick question. I just got this exact mower and the manual says to never use a hose on the mower anywhere except under the deck where the blades are. Can I disregard the manual? I noticed this guy hosed the entire mower.

[@stephenmahlstedt7276]

Thanks for posting this! I just bought the same model Cub Cadet and wasn’t sure which parts I needed for the wash port. Just ordered the same kit from Amazon. You have a new subscriber :)

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Stephen Mahlstedt that’s great, thanks! I should have an oil change video coming for it this spring

[@stephenmahlstedt7276]

@@HelpMeDIY Nice! I’m looking forward to that video. I’m gonna try to stick to the oil change after the first 5 hours per the manual’s recommendation, which should be coming up soon once that grass starts a growin’:)

[@gooberminther3tik25]

Concise to the point, appreciated. 👍. that has got to be the dustiest lawn Ive every seen.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@gooberminther3tik25 lol thanks 🍻

[@demoninside86]

I am buying the deck wash kit today. But I took the spindles off and removed the seal on the inside of both bearings and added grease zerks to all 3 spindles so I can keep water out and the bearings protected.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@demoninside86 nice! 🍻

[@acedawg27]

Thank you very much! Just like you say in the video (as well as other comments that back this up), my mower came with the quick connect hose attachment and no hardware for the deck.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@acedawg27 you’re welcome! 🍻

[@rogeramadon4064]

Nice Video - Thanks for sharing! I have the exact machine and it seems to clog a lot with each mow. I have been spraying with a pressure washing wand underneath to clean, but hopefully this will work well. I am also contemplating installing two (2) separate cleaning ports - one on each side of the deck. Might give it a more thorough cleaning?!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Roger Amadon you’re welcome. Yes I bet that would help!

[@imlew7853]

For faster drying, finish up by turning the water off, keep the blades spinning, lift up the deck to the highest height.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@imlew7853 Great tip! 🍻

[@QTC7]

Very helpful thanks

[@HelpMeDIY]

+The Mighty you got it! 🍻

[@MegaLeoo1]

Great video , I assume will fit for my cub cadet zero turn 54 inch deck ,

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@MegaLeoo1 thanks! 🍻

[@burnbarrelnetwork4013]

First thing I thought was your about to make a mess. My old lawn tractor cam with port from factory. Bought the same zt150 you have beginning of this year and was suprised didn’t come with clean out or hour reader. Wish I would of went with zt2.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+BurnBarrelNetwork 😂 yeah

[@rickfohr480]

How clean was the bottom of the Deck after using, would have been very useful to see a before and after photos,

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Rick Fohr it was really clean!

[@Moho62]

Thanks for posting! My mower is the Cub Cadet 42 inch ZT1. It has the male end pre-installed but I didn't get the female adapter. Do you know if this will fit onto the pre-installed male fitting on my mower?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Moho62 I’m pretty sure it will, they seem to be pretty universal

[@bobfognozzle]

How well does it clean the area opposite to the spray?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Bob Fognozzle just as well surprisingly.

[@onsbymiles4516]

I have a zt3 60 will that kit fit it

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Onsby Miles yes it should!

[@onsbymiles4516]

Also where did you purchase it from

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Onsby Miles Amazon. There is a link to it in the video’s description.

[@philliphall5198]

How good of a job did it do ??? That’s what I was wonting to see results 😊

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Phillip Hall it was great! Very clean after 👍

[@jimmygermain6340]

I just pressure-washed under my deck once a week. The water hose doesn't have enough pressure to remove all the grass and mud build-up. People must remember mud and grass can rust steel because they trap moisture against metal, which accelerates the oxidation of iron. 98% of stamp mower deck rusted out in less than 3 years. Because owners never properly clean under the deck.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@jimmygermain6340 that’s another good option if you have an easy way to lift it so you can get under it

[@jimmygermain6340]

@HelpMeDIY The best easiest and safest way to lift the mower is to buy some cheap car ramps. Get the rear tires on the ramp and put the mower in the park position. Use a leaf blower, and blow all the dust and grass clipping. Then start pressure washing. After I'm done washing, I blow dry the mower like they do at the car wash...I think you should make a nice video like that.

[@rblack4090]

You do not want turn on the water full open, it will leak a lot of water on top of the deck around coupler and do not run blades at full throttle, just slightly above idle speed.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+R Black great tips, thanks! 🍻

[@gravelewok8284]

The best way is to pressure wash underneath.

[@buckwild1123]

I was told that water is not good under the deck to just scrape it clean .. bad on bearings and rust and bottom of deck is most prone to rust

[@HelpMeDIY]

+buckwild1123 manufacturer made the port for water so…

[@sociopathmercenary]

Your deck's going to get jammed up with juicy grass anyway. I use the the deck wash. I just take the deck off every fall.... Power wash Wire brush Sand Prime Paint Then I bake the finish on with a infrared heater. Works pretty good. There is a spring that connects two of the pulleys on top of the deck that will rub all the paint off. Drilled a couple holes and installed a replaceable sacrificial steel plate to take all the damage. Never had any problems with my spindles but I drilled a hole in each one, threaded it, and installed a grease fitting. Water doesn't get past Marine Grease

[@kansasgardener5844]

No offence but this is one of the things CC did that just makes you ask why? Washing your deck will lead to early spindle bearing failure. It's about as dumb as headlights on a mower. And yes I own one. Just clean the underside of the deck with a plastic putty knife and your bearings will thank you. Just my 2¢

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Kansas Gardener none taken. Unless you put it on a lift every time, it would be impossible to reach every place with a putty knife though

[@jaydowwg8150]

Rust will happen i would not do that . Blow it out

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@jaydowwg8150 I think it will still dry faster then it would if you left wet grass in it

[@jaydowwg8150]

@@HelpMeDIY I'm not sure why anyone would cut in wet grass lol