Hydro Oil Change on IS-3200Z with ZT5400 Transaxles 2019 Season

[@jbasile99c]

Thanks so much. I just got a brand new isx-3300 yesterday. It wasn't 100% clear to me how this was done based on the manual. Now its abundantly clear and you've answered the questions I had. Great job. Many thanks !

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks! Appreciate the comment 🤜💢🤛

[@indymark4064]

Filter cover plug is 1 1/16". Each side takes 5.1Qts. (20w50 motor oil) with less than 1/4" in reservoir. More added to 1/2 level each. Air bleed screw at top of tranny is 10mm. Mine is a 2016 IS3200Z with a 72" deck. Change hours is listed at 400 hrs. IMO one of the best mowers on the market. Has cut my mowing time in half, and getting more of the trimming that was not easily done with my compact diesel tractor and 6' Woods rear deck. Mowing about 5 to 5 1/2 Acres. Keep blades sharp, and let the wife know her tan is getting better while mowing.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for the info👈 😉

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Very well done bud. I learn so much from you every time I watch these maintenance videos. Hope all is well, and Dirty Jersey out!!!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Just dropping knowledge for Mr. Mike 😉

[@MegaTractorjack]

Thanks for great videos. Great and valuable info. Love Ferris mowers with suspension system. Good for people that have had detached retina surgery. Smooth ride.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

We love the smooth ride of a Ferris 😉 Thanks for watching

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks J, for doing a step by step! You did a good job! Have a great week!!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Appreciate it John 😉

[@matthewlaukaitis4511]

Very well done video. I literally was going to make the same mistake with the jack stands before watching this too. Thanks!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Ha🤓thanks for watching!

[@donnygreen007]

im confused.at 17:34 you turned 1 of the screws clock wise to re engage the pump (tightening) then the other side you said you turned it counter clockwise (loosening) to re engage. wouldnt they both want to go clock wise?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Yeah, that would make sense but, that's how it works on these 🤷

[@mootzigga4675]

Hey, we run a ferris fleet for our school district and are starting to do more of our own maintenance. Going theu the process of ordering fluids/filters and am curious, any disadvantage to using motor oil vs. a transmission specific? The castrol gtx is definitely a great price!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

@@mootzigga4675 yeah, Ferris recommends regular conventional 20w50 motor oil😏☝️ I have not ever ran anything else 🤷

[@mootzigga4675]

@ thanks much for the reply and info! Subbed 👍🏽

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

@mootzigga4675 appreciate the support 🤜💥🤛

[@ryanb963]

Thanks! Very helpful. I think the disgage screw is a lever looking thing on mine. I'll find out soon. Great video!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks! Glad the video was helpful 😏👍

[@311hitwall]

Should the mower always be lifted using the bar underneath or can you use the bumper?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

@@311hitwall you can lift the mower from the bumper but, keep in mind that it has a suspension travel and it would have to be jacked up a lot more in order for the tires to clear the floor 🤷

[@BadBoysBailBondIndiana]

FYI to the DIYers out there, on this mower, the hydro filter cover torque is 480-580 inch lbs as per the ferris maintenance schedule in the manual.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Good to know thanks 😉👍

[@Smittyschannel]

You should tun it longer each direction before changing from forward to reverse so it has time to fully flow through the lines

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Yeah, maybe 🤔

[@Smittyschannel]

that was the instructions straight from the mouth of a Hydro Gear rep when I replaced mine a few years ago

[@ACMEMowing]

I need to try out one of these Ferris mowers with suspension. Enjoyed the vid...I have hydros to do next month....blah!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Have fun with that Ben 😉 Thanks for watching

[@joseoneway5065]

Wow 900 hours that quite bit in it. I remember my last 2 mower at the time to selling then were only about 125 hours and the other one little over 200 maybe because here I don’t have many big lawns to mow.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Yeah! I got some time on that mower for sure and It's not even 2 years old yet 😉

[@williamswyers]

Great job. How many quarts u put in each axle ?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

1 gallon in each wheel motor for the 5400 series

[@williamswyers]

Thanks

[@GetItDonewithGunn]

Nice job! I like that Jack! You must like them tires 😉. They are nice and don't tear up the grass as much for rookies.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks mang ! 😉

[@ryanpoe7945]

Just letting everybody know since I wasn’t really expecting it take as long as it did since it was my first time. but it took me about 3-4 hours to change this oil. Now granted it wasn’t with the best tools (literally had my mower jacked up on bricks and used cut down 5 gallon buckets as oil pans). Also had to run and buy a socket in the middle of this but… all and all wasn’t to bad in my opinion

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Nice 😉👍

[@Brute750]

Nice video, thanks for sharing. Could you mention the make model of your jack? I really like that jack. Thanks.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for watching! Sorry but, I no longer own that jack anymore and I don't remember the model number. All I know is that it was $600 from the HOME DEPOT online store. I have been using an aluminum ATV jack. It's a much lighter manual version of jack from Harbor Freight about $200 and I prefer it much better.

[@coreycash3016]

Patriot lawncare Lawrenceburg Tennessee great video Ferris is clearly top of the line mowers everything is done right I run gravely and have had good luck iv had a zt3100 just stop working out of nowhere should I check filters first

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Glad you enjoyed the video🤔not sure what you mean about 3100's stoped working? Could be the hydrolic bypass valve stopping the wheel motors from working 🤷‍♂️

[@kimsac1]

Thank you for all the great info my friend . Now from watching your I will be able to do my Ferris. . Thanks again my friend.❤️👍👍👍

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Glad you got something out the video. Thanks for watching Kim. Remember to check how much oil yours holds 😉

[@kimsac1]

Will do my friend 👍👍

[@brianeastman3547]

How many Quarts of Hydrostatic transmission oil does that use.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

One 5 quart jug in each reservoir 🤔 thought I mentioned it in the video 🤷

[@jinkz58]

Thank you so much for a great job! Have more confidence now, I'll give it a go

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

That’s why we do what we do! Thanks for watching!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

jinkz58 this is our updated video when we changed it last kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHrEiYOuidite68

[@georgecook1374]

why didn't you jack it up and reset the stands you were using specially on the 2nd side since you knew it was in the way LOL would have saved you a lot of time cleaning up a mess. thnx for the vid i was wondering how you changed the fluid on these.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

I don't know why I do things the way I do Lol hope the video was helpful😎👍

[@willrobinson9575]

When you realized the right side jack stand was in the way of the drain pan, why didnt you correct the situation for the left side?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Guess I'm just dumb like that 🤔

[@willrobinson9575]

Lol. Fair enough.

[@311hitwall]

I think my cub cadet tank has hydrogear and started having bad leak between the transmission and the pump after 600 hours

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

It's quite possible.

[@ferrisguy8435]

What was the screw you tightened a quarter turn at the end. Did you loosen it at the beginning.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Sorry ,guess I didn't explain that. 13:50 That is how you release pressure from the hydro motors(by you turning it a quarter turn) you unlock the motors so, you can push or pull the mower around. If you don't unlock them, you can damage the pumps. This is also used to purge the air trapped in the system when changing hydro oil. In the video I turn the valves before changing oil,then I add the new oil and filters .I'll then purge the system by moving the control levers back and forth 4 or 5 times (while running) to get any air out that might be present . I'll then turn the valves back to stock position,lower the mower and drive it around to test it. Hope this helps.Thanks for watching.

[@danielsheets696]

Good video. First time I watched a full 20 minute how to video in a long time

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

@@danielsheets696 thanks 😎👍

[@andrewpope3920]

That’s what I came into the comments to seen I’m like I know I didn’t miss any of the video!

[@justincarpenter8545]

Great video and very informative. You nailed the step by step and video shots to make it all extremely simple to follow. 2 questions. Is that the efi? And did you determine the approximate transmission oil capacity? I can't find it anywhere online or in my manual, did the same thing as you, bought 2 gallons of Rotella. Also used to install car stereos as well, weird. Moved into lawn care, still can't hear sh*t lol. Thanks!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Ha 😀what a co-inki-dink a fellow car stereo installer😎👊yes it is an efi and yes it takes 2- 5 quart jugs (1 in each resivour)I pretty much guessed on the oil compacity but, if the oil starts overflowing out of the vent and your oill level is 1/4 of the way full in your resivours then your good 👍thanks for watching and commenting

[@johnwilliams7083]

Nice job you guys.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks 👊💯

[@greglowe655]

Question, I recently lost power in the hydro’s on my Simplicity Cobalt (same as Ferris). Ever have this happen and what’s the normal fix? It will move a little, just very slowly. Thanks!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

🤔Hmm maybe the bypass valve on the wheel motors isn't all the way in the right position or that the hydros has trapped air in the lines and need to be purged. I'd check that first then consult a dealer if that isn't the problem 🤷‍♂️hope you figure it out 😎

[@greglowe655]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it.

[@g.d.7629]

Check fluid?? Belt? Air?? Pos of activation screw?

[@BA-xj9ew]

Thank you for making this video.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@g.d.7629]

That jack was slick. wonder why no wheels?? Easy to put some on. maybe you need it very low. PS how smooth are 5400s?? getting 61in zero with them and 37hp vanguard too.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

The jack actually has solid steel wheels up front but, they are real small and it makes it a bit difficult to maneuver 😎...I love the 5400 Trans axles. They take 4 quarts of oil in each pump.

[@marcussullivan2779]

What size socket to take filter nutoff

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

2:06 minute mark

[@g.d.7629]

Question I have 2019 snapper pro w 37 Vanguard and 500 hr oil change. But question is do those 5400 hydros ever settle down and get smooth??

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

They have always seemed smooth to me. The Hydro-gear brand wheel motors aren't as sensitive to the touch as the Parker brand ones. It's all about preference.

[@g.d.7629]

@@JsCrazyCutzLLC I must have air that needs bled in the bypass mode plus I get a jerking uphill only remeber EFI and I still suspect air in hydros. You have to bleed in bypass first then reg.Its new but dealer is moving. Not in huge hurry.suspension seat any bump and you bump hydro levers. Wish I had got 4400 hydros just pull knibs

[@g.d.7629]

Ps dealer said they do also I have those 2 HUGE DECK belts. A lot of shit spinning. Wife found book belts on cutting deck 3yr/300 hr warranty

[@g.d.7629]

Prob buy a stihl ms250 there tomorrow to keep them happy. That will be my only stihl saw. They run good and 10 better on my back.

[@bjg770]

900 hours? That oil looks really clean. I guess hydros don’t work as hard as an engines I’m guessing?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

I'm sorry ,I think you misunderstood me😎 The hydro oil had been changed 2 times prior to this video. I was talking about my tires on the mower. They had 900hrs on them and since I was removing them for the oil change ,I'd might as well get the tires replaced 🤔 I probably should have stayed on the topic at hand 😉

[@bjg770]

J's Crazy Cutz, LLC The thumbnail stated “hydro oil” so that’s where my attention was 😂. Thanks for responding. How do you change the hydro oil since we’re on the subject?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

BJ G I have done a more updated video on the hydro oil change...it might give you more info on how I do it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHrEiYOuidite68

[@bjg770]

J's Crazy Cutz, LLC Thanks

[@g.d.7629]

That jack is air/over oil correct?? Pretty slick!!! Those speaker dodads neat too.I will cut 2 same size logs.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Yep! Thanks for watching

[@upscalelawncaremonroe408]

Homeboy, you pretty good at that!!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks man 😉

[@rgarri6396]

Was that hydro oil or Motor oil confused on that?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

It was 20/50 regular motor oil for these Hydro-gear 5400 trans axles

[@darrengarlough5121]

How many hrs do you think you can go before that change?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

So, I do this every year weather it needs it or not. I usually put close to 500 hrs per year on this mower. I also use the cheapest 20w/50 oil available. The oil doesn't look like it breaks down but, the main reason I do the hydro change is the filters🤷‍♂️ However,I prefer expensive oil for my engines😉 I would change the Hydros every 5 years if I were a homeowner whom only puts 100hrs per year. Hope that helps ! Thanks for watching

[@darrengarlough5121]

@@JsCrazyCutzLLC thank you I am a homeowner with 200hrs so I will go another yr

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

I didn't know you worked in car audio ( even though apparently I've seen this before, at some point, because there's already a like on it 😂 ), does that mean all of your vehicles are subbed out with boxes?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Ha, only the mustang has a small aftermarket stereo system Lol ...yeah I was an installer for 10 years ,then I got into the👉 lawncare 👈🤣

[@TheProCut17]

great info

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks I'll probably be doing another video on this soon because, I didn't think that I explained the process as well as I could have 😬

[@TheProCut17]

@@JsCrazyCutzLLC 👍

[@g.d.7629]

Dont use impact on that cover going back in.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

I know I should not use an impact on that cap but , I had it set on the lowest setting and I was just bumping the trigger🤷‍♂️probably should have used a torque winch ,I know 😉

[@g.d.7629]

Waas suppose to get FX kaw 25.5 but they sold it so they gave me next one up. I guess 37hp will mow grass!!!!!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

I prefer the Vanguard the Kawasaki’s I have owned sucked gas

[@g.d.7629]

@@JsCrazyCutzLLC those cheap Briggs really suck the gas too.And most are on 5 gal mowers!!

[@g.d.7629]

I just watched yours again and yes that jack is slick. Think I saw some grey hair on u too.That cordless impact took lugnuts off good!! That whole garage looks setup for mower service!!

[@g.d.7629]

37 vanguard tomorrow!!!

[@HOOKEM2024]

Next time use a rubber glove and maybe get cardboard to protect your floor

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Good idea 💡

[@dannystahl392]

Put a tarp down saves all that clean up and they are cheap

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Good idea 👌

[@jrb.landscaping.and.snowplowin]

What up bud i follow you on Instagram, just sent you a sticker. Love the videos, just subscribed. Check out mine if you can. Also my ztr only has 2.6 hrs on the oil and filters. I'm not trying change the filters. If I just change the oil will it be good (in your opinion)? I think so let me know, I'd rather just put the new @amsoilinc in

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Oil on the Trans? Look at your owners manual for what they recommend. But if I am changing the oil I would change the filters at the same time just to be safe.

[@g.d.7629]

Just use a hand ratchet. Ive used all the tools you could imagine. Turned wrenches 30+ yrs

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Rachet 😉got it 👍

[@g.d.7629]

My Son throws DeWalt impact to everything U need impact universal too and sockets. At least you do your own work!!

[@g.d.7629]

Even GM said for everyone to just tighten CV nuts about 120ft lbs. About like lugnut.Those wheel brgs did go out a lot. Always get the Tomkin or top of line. We put some cheap ones in were lucky to last a mo!!

[@g.d.7629]

If you use impact I'd be afraid of cracking 5400 case. Bet those are cheap.I hope it's nice and smooth. How long do u go on that 500 hr bs ??

[@g.d.7629]

The eng oil?? I've heard about 15 different answers

[@d.gentry3086]

Messy job for sure

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Yep!