How to adjust zero turn drivetrain alignment

[@strictmachine06]

Thanks for the video. Probably a lot of people just think the hydros are going bad when they just need to be adjusted.

[@nybergsgarage]

yeah, probably so. They can even come fresh from the dealer misadjusted.

[@jimmyjamez1972]

I love the total disregard for the empty cat litter bucket. I am not kidding.....I really love it!! Thanks for the video.

[@nybergsgarage]

haha thanks, yeah we have a ton of those cat litter buckets around here, they make handy parts containers and such.

[@karenlee1587]

@@nybergsgarage while we're at it, I thought I heard you pass gas???????

[@nybergsgarage]

@@karenlee1587 I highly doubt my camera would have picked that up...

[@robertsimon276]

Great informative video and I especially love how you put scripture!

[@nybergsgarage]

thank you! God bless.

[@1DIYGuy]

the cracked case below the adjuster could also be a culprit in the change in adjustment.

[@nybergsgarage]

seeing that now I don't know how I nevr noticed it... thanks for pointing it out! I'm going to look into that...

[@bloodbushcraft2467]

Well what came to be of the crack?

[@aprilshowers2277]

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[@paulanderson2464]

Couple things to consider before starting this: 1) check tires for proper inflation. 2) Excessive wear can mean something else is off, such as a bent axel which will cause scuffing, drag. and 3) One guy suggested check for matching tires. circumfrence may vary with mismatched brands or tread patterns which will throw off not only steering, but even deck height as well.

[@nybergsgarage]

right you are. this mower at the time was fresh from the dealer, new as can be. had matching tires, almost no wear on the drivetrain, and I made sure the tires were properly filled before mowing each day, thus I felt safe trying this option. I likely should have mentioned all those things in my video, but I'm still learning how to make better videos.

[@andylamm5571]

Thank you. I have a Cub Cadet. But feel confident they're about the same. Good video.

[@nybergsgarage]

they should be about the same. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the comment! I appreciate it.

[@sailhammer8042]

I appreciate the video. My new Cub Cadet was miss aligned. Gonna try what you suggested.

[@nybergsgarage]

good luck on the alignment. feel free to ask any questions you might have here.

[@bloodbushcraft2467]

My new cub is also out of alignment

[@I3asyl]

What do you think the issue could be if I can't do a proper zero turn on one side. If im turning left i can do a zero turn on the spot, but on a right turn it does a very wide turn

[@nybergsgarage]

probably not aligned properly.

[@branchviewlawncare]

I think Jeremy Wells is correct. My Hustler was not going straight and I made the adjustment as suggested in your video and some others. Now my mower goes straight but the neutral position is off. When in neutral the mower still tries to drive forward even when the levers are pushed outward to apply the brake. So that means that the gears are always engaged which I don't think is good for the drive train. To correct this I jacked the back tires up in the air and readjusted in neutral until the tires remained still, not creeping forward or backward. I'll need to find a different way to adjust the drifting problem. Never thought it could be the tire pressure, but I will take a look.

[@nybergsgarage]

yes, he's correct, but that's not the only possibility in the case of a misaligned drivetrain. I suppose this video is not the definitive fix, but rather one POSSIBLE fix. thanks for the comment.

[@vincentconner8429]

I have a Question I have a Cub Cadet RZT-50, it will not move forward but it will move in reverse. What will cause this.

[@nybergsgarage]

I'm assuming that's a zero turn mower. It could ne misaligned drivetrain like in this video, and that would be the most likely thing because mowers drive their wheels with a belt, and they don't use a separate belt for forward and reverse. It could be adjusted so badly it won't engage forward. I would advise you to try what I show in the video, but without more info I can't be more specific.

[@Smokeymenace420]

i have a new zero trun and the handles arent even , it doesnt move by itsekf but it does not drive straight , how do i fix this

[@nybergsgarage]

thanks for the question! If you watch the video here you should see about where any zero turn's drive alignment adjustment is, however, if the handles arent even you should first check if the handles have bolts you can loosen and adjust teh angle of the handle, I know the one in this video has them, that could be your problem, but if it isn't, then you should look into adjusting the actual drive train alignment. hope this helps! feel free to throw me any other questions you might have.

[@rackemwells]

Do NOT use this method for tracking issues… This is how you adjust for proper neutral.

[@myklkam]

Thanks buddy mine started doing circles so will give this ago 👍

[@nybergsgarage]

thanks, let me know how it turns out. hopefully it'll help.

[@scottyt6024]

A new fuel filter will stop your engine from surging. Great video!

[@nybergsgarage]

thanks! that's probably true, but with how many projects I have going that hasn't been high on the priority list. I wasn't thinking it was fuel filter though, I'll have to check that out.

[@peteosinga8845]

@@nybergsgarage it’s probably your float in the carb is too low so it’s starved for gas. Could be junk in carb. I’d pull the bowl spray with cleaner adjust just slightly to allow more gas in the bowl and see if it helps, could try the filter first

[@toomanybears_]

Mine has pulled since new, I think I shall take a look at the adjustment.

[@nybergsgarage]

thanks for the comment. hope you can get it straightened out.

[@jacobbullock9461]

My zero turn won’t sit still, will this also fix that?

[@nybergsgarage]

I guess it really depends on the root of the issue, if your adjustment is wrong this could well fix it. let me know if you end up figuring it out!

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Thanks for sharing your video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@allday2772]

Mine brand new, started pulling to left after 1st cut.

[@nybergsgarage]

that's too bad. hope you can figure it out.

[@mow4ulawnmowingservice497]

Great video brother

[@nybergsgarage]

thanks. more on the way! a subscribe would be greatly appreciated!

[@mow4ulawnmowingservice497]

@@nybergsgarage hope see you around 😉

[@IanMorris500]

Thanks for this.

[@nybergsgarage]

sure! glad to be of help.

[@robertoarcecruz6149]

Great job

[@nybergsgarage]

thanks.

[@gooberminther3tik25]

Important subject of interest approached as an amateur. Sad I. am.

[@sherrischneider2794]

Need to adjust your surging carb. Clogged jet

[@nybergsgarage]

you're right on with that comment. I just haven't done it yet as it has yet to affect my performance.

[@timotheus2003]

Liked for the intro

[@r2d2tellez]

Thanks brother

[@HunterMcGilberry]

Good job

[@karenlee1587]

Good video, thanks

[@nybergsgarage]

thanks, glad to be of help. I hope you'll subscribe for more tutorials and tips.

[@hughbo52]

Now if that will just work on my Grasshopper I will be a happy mower. I hate for it pulling to one side. Thanks.

[@nybergsgarage]

glad the video was informative! hope it works for your mower too.

[@CuriousKL]

I had one of this particular ZRT. Absolute piece of shit. Worst cut I have ever seen. The engine blew the head gaskets at 100 hrs. Replaced the engine with a different year, same brand. Put it out front and sold it!

[@nybergsgarage]

well... crud. Mine has a terrible cut. And I've suspected the head gasket might be blown for a while now... thanks for the comment, I can agree with you quite a bit on all that. sad but true.

[@allanfranco4464]

THE RATCET IS NOT A HAMMER

[@nybergsgarage]

then why does it hammer so good?

[@rackemwells]

This is how to adjust for neutral and not the tracking adjustment, at all. This will only throw off your joysticks and make neutral creep horribly, along with making the pumps whine. It also can cause this linkage to be under great strain.

[@nybergsgarage]

I don't know. it worked nicely for me. haven't had to adjust it since.

[@allanfranco4464]

HOW EASY WHAT TOKE YOU SO LONG

[@dwilliams8365]

Running over your tool is not cool

[@nybergsgarage]

@@dwilliams8365 I dunno, seems kinda cool to me.

[@larrytolbert6532]

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[@wadetaylor9974]

ADJUST REAR TIRES AIR PRESSURE!!!!! DUH! Explained: will veer towards side with lower tire pressure. Veering left, increase rear left tire pressure.veering right,increase rear right tire pressue. If no change,then decrease side opposite to turn

[@nybergsgarage]

yes, that can be the case at times, but the drive train can be out of alignment also. I don't think a 5-10 psi difference will change how the vehicle drives, really.

[@wadetaylor9974]

@@nybergsgarage this is fact, not a belief. Sorry....

[@nybergsgarage]

@@wadetaylor9974 I didn't say it was a belief, I simply said it would take a greater pressure differential between the tires than existed for it to cause that problem.

[@tomvet4411]

@@wadetaylor9974 the way he fixed it in the video is the exact way you fix it, not by changing your tire pressure. If the way he fixed it in the video wasn't the way to fix it why would those adjustments even be there? One tire would be have to be at below 50% to make a difference in the way it drove. If you're driving your mower with one of your tires at lower than 50%, you've got bigger problems than whether your mower will go straight or not.

[@wadetaylor9974]

@@nybergsgarage 5-10 psi??? News flash: 12-15 psi is recommended by manufacturer AND also the tire manufacturer. READ THE TIRE.