HOW TO CHANGE HYDRAULIC OIL & FILTERS ON A BAD BOY ZT ELITE ZERO TURN MOWER / HOW TO PURGE TRANSAXLE

[@raymondjohnson8522]

best video on how to change ur hydraulic oil easy to understand an u actually show how to do it an explain what ur doing while ur doing it

[@papawsplace]

Glad it was helpful, thank you for the views and comment.

[@Alfredo-fd3rd]

Hi I have a bad boy MZ MAGNUM IS THE Process the same thank you. Great video by the way.😢

[@teresamask4359]

This is one of the BEST videos I have watched on "HOW TO". Thank you for showing step-by-step instructions.

[@papawsplace]

Your welcome and Thank you for commenting.

[@rayparsons6636]

Thanks PaPaw. I have never seen anyone pull the lever and cotter pins to bleed the air. That has to be my problem -- and now my solution. - Ray

[@papawsplace]

I hope this helped to get you going. Thanks you for commenting.

[@robertswilley8401]

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[@papawsplace]

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[@mystuff1405]

Finally, somebody comments on the motor oil vs special oil. It's also 3x more expensive for the hydrostatic stuff.

[@papawsplace]

Yes it is, and I've had no issues.

[@leeholt8442]

Seem to be a really good dude.full of knowledge and wisdom.I wish you only the best.

[@papawsplace]

Thank you much and all the best to you as well!

[@jessalford5927]

I really appreciate your reviews and how to's. I see all these folks trying make reviews and working on their mower's and not a speck of dust on them. They don't even look like they have been mowed with. Your videos are genuine.

[@papawsplace]

Real life for sure. Thanks for commenting.

[@scottschmucker5622]

Just bought a ZT two day ago, and just found my mentor. Looking forward to learning from you! Thank you in advance. 👍👍

[@papawsplace]

Thank you and I hope you find more of my videos helpful are a least entertaining.

[@slimjimmy7031]

You just by god got a like and a new subscriber. Never seen anyone who gets straight to the point and I’m from alabama and can understand the southern draw quite well. Thank you so much!

[@papawsplace]

Well welcome to my channel Mr. Jimmy. You never know what my 3 year old grandson and I will be putting on youtube. Thanks for the views and commenting. God Bless!

[@davidepool5884]

Thank you for posting this in-depth look at changing the hydraulic oil and filters on the Bad Boy mower. I’m not due an hydraulic oil & filter change in my MZ Magnum mower yet but now I know exactly how to go about it.

[@papawsplace]

You're welcome. Save you a bit of money doing it yourself. Thanks for commenting.

[@bluetrue6062]

A video is worth a thousand manuals! Thanks!😂 Ain't hard...just messy.

[@papawsplace]

You got that right!

[@larryjohns3408]

I like your attitude to the point no bull ,common sence my kinda teacher.👍👍👍

[@papawsplace]

Thank you, Mr. Larry, God Bless and Drop in anytime.

[@charlesholloway7713]

Great video you remind me of Ken Curtis on Gunsmoke who played Festus Haggen. I hope you are not offended he was one of my most favorite actors. Got a chance to meet him in person. Anyway your video was very informative and to top it off with a great personality, no bad words which I admired. Thank you for keeping it clean. 👍👏

[@papawsplace]

I'm honored to be called Festus, I loved Gun Smoke myself. Thanks for the views and commenting. God Bless!

[@2rueblue]

I always thought you were like the bandit in that fantastic movie smokey and the bandit, you only remove your hat for two things, as today is not Sunday and we have no church services going on I guess it must be time to change that oil in your mower. But seriously this was an extresmly interesting video Eddie, I never knew these guys had two filters and two separate fillers, I thought It would have been one filter and filler for all but the more I think about it the more it makes sense to have two as it's two different processes and if one side gets contaminated or damaged to then does not drag all the contamination through the other side. I am being 100% straight with you buddy, I know I look on you as a friend Eddie but you are also a fantastic teacher and I love the education I get from watching your shows bundy thank you so much for sharing this with us Eddie you please take care stay safe and God bless

[@papawsplace]

Thank you for always having kind words Cam. God Bless!

[@mikemcn301]

I prefilled the filters and saved a lot of time purging. I thought most would spill out but hardly any did when I screwed them on.

[@papawsplace]

That was a good idea.

[@beallglory]

Appreciate the in-depth how-to. I'm about to give 'er a try on my own.

[@papawsplace]

You Welcome Beallglory, You want have any problems, just don't forget to Purge. Thanks for commenting and God Bless!

[@Zed77722]

This was so helpful my bad boy was a bit different but essentially everything I needed to do you covered. I appreciate you for doing what you do papaw! 👍

[@papawsplace]

You are welcome. glad it was helpful. God Bless!

[@johngilmer6782]

Thanks, man. About to do mine and your video was so straight and to the point. Subscribed

[@papawsplace]

Thank you John. Please share my videos on your social media to help me grow this channel. MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@mudnducs]

Great job. Just bought a zt elite…looking forward to your videos

[@papawsplace]

Great mowers, your will love it.

[@stickmain007]

I’m fixin to change mine now and thanks for telling us what tools and where the holes are at.

[@papawsplace]

You're welcome and thanks for the comment.

[@dduck4927]

Thanks for the video always looking for a easy way. Last week i raised my deck up it went to far up it click would not go down it's a electric lift had to take the assembly off take it apart fixed it working like new now. Wish I made a video of it or am the only one to have this happen to

[@papawsplace]

Mine gets stuck all the time. Thats why when I got my new mower, I made sure it did not have the electric/hydro lift on it. Another thing I like about the foot pedal lift, is when I'm mowing around tree roots or crossing the driveway and such, I can use my foot raise (and lower) the deck really quick. The electric lift is to slow.

[@callofgeorge]

great video. i ordered the hydrostatic fluid online and ended up cancelling the order because my manual said the transaxles "are lifetime/non-serviceable".. which i've seen that on rear diffs before too and i still do those. I've got a mz magnum. It's about 5 years old as well. so i may end up doing it later but very good to know i can use 20w-50. sub'd for more. thanks again.

[@papawsplace]

Thanks for the info!

[@jenjen9266]

Thank you so much for posting this video ❤

[@papawsplace]

You are very welcome and thank you for the comment.

[@bryanlilly8876]

I loved the video Papaw. Just subscribed. I learned a lot. Thanks for the info. 🙂

[@papawsplace]

Your welcome and Thanks for the Sub. and commenting.

[@altonrowell613]

I have a Hustler Fas trak 54 inch deck. I use ultra synthetic plus oil. 123.00 dollars for 5 gallons. Synthetic 20w50 holds up better if you don't change your it very often. GOD bless you too.

[@papawsplace]

👍

[@DanLimoseth]

Question, after putting everything back together and you start to bleed the air out by moving the handles back and forth, where does the air escape from?

[@papawsplace]

I would think the reservoir.

[@LastSanePerson]

Thanks for the video!!! Very good. Do you have a video showing how to replace the Drive Pump Belt?

[@papawsplace]

Thank you! I don't think I have a video on that. Seems like I had to loosen the bolts holding the rear end/hydraulic pumps and let it lower a little bit in order to get the belt off and on but that was so long ago I could be wrong.

[@neilrempel7167]

Thank you, it will help me! Very interesting didn’t know about that, very helpful

[@papawsplace]

Thank You much!

[@d454b]

Nice and easy. Thanks for the instructions.

[@papawsplace]

Glad it was helpful, Thank you for commenting!

[@conniefranklin3190]

I appreciate the info. I was trying to remove the plugs going counterclockwise but they don’t want to budge. Any ideas maybe spray them with something or is there a specific tool? I am afraid to remove the filters and then not be able to get those plugs out. I will be in big trouble. Any help is appreciated

[@papawsplace]

Try using a long-handled wrench so you will have more leverage. The treads on the plugs probably have Loctite on them. Just make sure you're turning them counterclockwise.

[@SimpleRanch]

Great and very informative video!

[@papawsplace]

Thank You Simple Ranch

[@hiedisue27]

If you're bypass pins were pulled out why were your wheels still turning? I was thinking that disengaged the wheels. My did not spin while purging.

[@papawsplace]

My guess would be some fluid still goes through the pump but that maybe a question for Badboy.

[@shawnadkins6158]

Those plugs at top of our mower is not a bolt just a round plug that sticks out 1/8 in. and nothing to grab it. Any suggestions? We’ve tried everything on them and can’t get a good bite on them to use any kind of leverage bar. Help

[@papawsplace]

Do they happen to have slots in them for an Allen wrench or a Star wrench etc.?

[@mikemcn301]

Mine is a ZT3400 and it has 1/4 inch Allen socket, instead of the 11/16 hex head. I bought a new 1/4 wrench and used a short pipe to extend the handle. Pulled real hard with bounce motion and they broke loose with a loud snap. Be sure to have the wrench all the way in so it won’t strip.

[@billhunt892]

Morning bud , I have a Snapper Pro , almost 3 years old, I probably ought to look into this. The dealership said every 3 to 5 depending on hours of use and conditions, how often do you think ? Good Video, thanks Eddie !

[@papawsplace]

Good Moring Bill, In the past on my lawn mowers I only changed them out when I hear the roaring of the dry bearing. But once it starts roaring and the bearings are dry it's not gonna be long before they go out. Since I'm mowing more than just my yard I choose to change everything out at once this time.

[@mystuff1405]

Bad boy is to be changed at 75 hours and then every 400 hours.

[@philzell3295]

What filters do you use ? Thanks

[@papawsplace]

What ever the local parts place has that cross reference to Bad Boy.

[@gregoryjones9071]

Outstanding presentation!

[@papawsplace]

Thank you!

[@dalemanley9662]

I just got the 2024 zt elite this past Saturday been watching video's on them this was the most informative one yet but i was looking infront of my motor for the reservoir and told my wife that i think they left them off and just put plugs there i put 4 hours on it yesterday cutting my land which was way out of control but it bush hoged it lol pretty good . Ill have to look behind the motor when i get home from work today and see if reservoirs are there maybe the pro air filters that came on my zt was covering them and i just didn't notice

[@papawsplace]

I don't think the 2024 has reservoir tanks like the older models.

[@mikezupancic2182]

The only reason they want you to raise the mower is to get clearance for the drain pan and so you can more easily reach the bolts and bypass. The amount of fluid left even with the rear lifted is so trivial it wont ever matter.

[@papawsplace]

Not understanding what you are meaning. But thanks for commenting.

[@mikezupancic2182]

@@papawsplace in the video you talk about not raising the mower like the companies show in their videos. The only reason they lift the rear end on 2x4s is to gain clearance for large drain pans.

[@papawsplace]

Ah! Ok

[@wellerjohnjr]

Thank you very much, great video!

[@papawsplace]

You are welcome my friend, Thanks for the comment!

[@naturaldad3931]

Excellent video....Thanks!

[@papawsplace]

Thank you much!

[@patgrubb8976]

Best information video!

[@papawsplace]

Thank you Mr. Pat

[@williamneal2166]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO. I an new to my Badboy Zero turn and notice a whining noise of sorts, especially on the right side when engaging the drive. I suspect a hydraulic issue but even more so now. Is the noise an indicator of this problem? Seeing your mower make almost the same sound after your first bleed routine Thanks

[@papawsplace]

Hello Mr. William and thanks for dropping in. I have two zero turn mowers One Bad Bow and One Spartan and they both make a whining noise, and all ways has. I think it's just the sound of Hydro transmissions because my tractor does the same thing.

[@williamneal2166]

@@papawsplace Thanks Mine is brand new with only about 20 hours on it so should be OK. Guess I just have to get used to it. Your video definitely helped me plan my maintenance though. Thanks

[@papawsplace]

Your very welcome

[@blackhorse2947]

Laissez les bons temps rouler……… bravo mon capitaine

[@papawsplace]

🤨 Not sure to say thank you are what. 😂

[@blackhorse2947]

@@papawsplace French/Cajun …..Let the good times roll……Bravo my Captain

[@papawsplace]

👍👍

[@randallducote8110]

Great video.

[@papawsplace]

Thank you much and thanks for commenting.

[@Doni5717846]

My bad boy makes a loud shreeeking noise fro awhile before the hydros start working , eventhough I have purged them several times . :(

[@papawsplace]

Hello Mr. Doni. Have you ever changed the fluid in the Hydro and what oil did you put back in it?

[@Doni5717846]

@@papawsplace yes and I actually used Bad Boy Hydrogear oil .

[@papawsplace]

Other than that, and trying a new belt I don't know. I've never been into a Hydro Drive.

[@jrandall5736]

Badboy doesn’t manufacture the transaxles. They don’t guarantee them either. The actual manufacturer does. So save yourself money and stay away from the jacked up priced fluid that badboy pays to have their label put on it. It’s all about increasing profit.

[@papawsplace]

I agree Mr. Randell. Just about the manufactures do the same thing.

[@raymondsmith6943]

Some say use 20w50 engine oil. I know that Bad Boys brand is very expensive at 2 gallons per trans service, plus Bad Boys Filters x3 , plus spark plugs and air filter, fuel filter, and sometimes belts, and in my case 3 new Bad Boy Spindles, Damn ! So yeah, next time I'm going to save myself some money by not going with Bad Boy inflated prices just to buy their name brand. These Damn Mower prices have went through the roof. $5300 plus tax and that was In 2016, now they're around $7000 for the same size and engine. Mowing grass has become ridiculous today.

[@mikezupancic2182]

Because they don't make them I would be following manufacturer instructions as to what fluid to use. Motor oil us not hydraulic fluid. That said, hydrogear recommends 20w50 that meets certain specs as the fluid of choice on the 4400 pumps at least, but not sure about other pumps they have.

[@fredhart7904]

Sounds good,I am just concerned about the transmission not working after I change the oil Not being able to get the air out of the system, So far my mower has been a great mower,

[@papawsplace]

I never had an issue after changing the fluid.

[@altonrowell613]

You can buy you a pump that goes on one gallon jugs and pump it into the vent plug holes. It's a lot faster. The pump is around 6.00 dollars.

[@papawsplace]

Actually, I have one of those. LOL

[@altonrowell613]

@@papawsplace ok

[@1700roadstar]

Thank you

[@papawsplace]

You're welcome

[@dickshady2]

Thank you!!!!!

[@papawsplace]

You very welcome My Friend. God Bless!

[@Ernesto-te7oj]

Good video!!!!!!!!

[@papawsplace]

Thank you!

[@n.d.4192]

great video.

[@papawsplace]

Thank you much!

[@conniefranklin3190]

Do I have to take hydraulic filters off before I take the drain plugs out. I am having trouble getting drain plugs out.

[@papawsplace]

Nope the filters should not have anything to do with removing the plus. Are you meaning the plugs are so tight you cannot break them loose? Remember counterclockwise to remove the plugs.

[@raymondsmith6943]

Also its very hard to find Bad Boy Hydro fluid around here, Tractor supply sells the mowers, but don't carry the fluids? What's with that. I'm going off brand next time myself. Lawn mowers cost more than a decent used car these days. I'm not paying $7000 to $20,000 just to mow damn grass. Lol

[@papawsplace]

Ant that the truth. LOL

[@MariaKulas-p8b]

Hydrostatic hydro transmissio

[@papawsplace]

Correct.. LOL

[@redblue40rc33]

The new 2021 and 2022 badboy mowers dont have reservoir tanks...filler plugs on top of trans axle....have to fill with a skinny oil funnel

[@papawsplace]

I wonder why they changed them. I like being able to see the oil in the reservoir myself.

[@bjre.wa.8681]

@@papawsplace Me TOO! Love the little cups so I can actually see the oil in them. And I totally agree with all the comment on the Pricey Oil and service products from Bad Boy. Now I use What I feel are decent aftermarket filters and 15W-40 motor oil (Walmart Oil) in every thing. Couldn't get 20-50 full synthetic 'round here if my life depended on it! The Kohler Air filters were a little hard to get as the online places kept sending me the shorter in height air filters mine took the taller ones. Now I'm a real believer of Mulching lawns. I've been runnin' the gator (serrated style) blades and haven't needed to sharpen them in two years. I have to mow twice a week and the lawns really stay green. I've got two lawns I keep up and had to have a machine I could just jump on and "Blo-N-Go"!

[@hiedisue27]

Well ib should have watched closer, waster about 1/4 quart out the vent holes 😂

[@papawsplace]

😂

[@anthonywilson102]

Thanks for the video it was exactly what I needed

[@papawsplace]

Glad to be of help. Thanks for commenting.