John Deere 757 ZTRAK Zero Turn Yearly Maintenance

[@mossman381]

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[@MaxieDog1359]

I have a 2006 757. Bought it brand new. We have taken amazing care of it and it has taken amazing care of us! Our air filter is different. I've replaced most of the gaskets on the engine. New push rods several times. 3 new clutches over time. Hope it out last us.

[@mossman381]

Still have mine as well. Bought it new 20 or so years ago. Not many problems for me.

[@Ace-dk4co]

I have one and I've been told to get other carb but was wondering if it was any other way to save from spending the 478 OEM one

[@mossman381]

Never had any problem with my carb. I use Sta-Bil fuel treatment every winter before storage.

[@Ace-dk4co]

@@mossman381 I had ran bad gas and it sat up. It's at a shop and I've replaced everything else and they said it's the carb. Not staying full throttle smoothly

[@engineer8057]

I've got a 757 ZTrack 60" Deck. This month it is 15 years old and still kicking, fixing to have to change Oil Cooler O-Ring due to oil leak but other than that it runs great. Had to change rear gasket once

[@mossman381]

Mine I think is a 2002. It's been awhile so not sure :) Mine dropped a valve a few years ago. Not really a hard job. Had to take the head off. Figuring out what the problem was the hard part. Couldn't figure out why I had no compression on one side.

[@robscherer]

My 757 won't turn over, any suggestions? It will crank, but won't turn over and actually start...

[@mossman381]

I would check your compression. Mine needed a head gasket awhile back.

[@mossman381]

Sorry not a head gasket. Mine dropped a valve guide. I did have to take off the head and fix the valve guide. So I needed a head gasket. I didn't have compression that is why it wouldn't run on one cylinder.

[@robscherer]

@@mossman381 I'm thinking I should change out the spark plugs to start, right?

[@mossman381]

Yes, I assumed you did the basic checks. Always start with the basic things. Make sure you have good spark and you are getting fuel. A compression check would be my next check after those fail to fix the problem.

[@tappa55]

@@mossman381 mine will do this after winter storage. remove air filter and spray some quick start in carb, then pump choke if needed. that will usually get mine going.

[@MrMrclean01]

I have an 2004 757 with 310 hrs just wondering about longevity.

[@mossman381]

I had almost 500 hours last year when someone asked me.

[@atlbraveswin00]

With regular maintenance (oil/filter changes) including keeping the engine clean of debris you should get 2000 hours easy before any kind of rebuild. When I say keep engine clean of debris...keep all cooling fins, flywheel area, and area around engine free of dirt/grass buildup. It's important that they stay cool. Try to get ethanol free gas or fuel stabilizer if you store the mower for winter months. It should help keep the carb from premature failure. I had a 757 with 1600 hrs before I traded it in for a 925a.

[@mossman381]

Mine has developed an oil leak. Looks like the head gasket maybe? I will get a video of it at some point this winter.

[@atlbraveswin00]

It's possible. If you are mechanically inclined (looks like you are based on the video), it's a job you could tackle yourself. I think sometimes the gaskets seep. If it isn't too severe I usually just keep an eye on it and make sure the oil is always up to level and let it go. I have a 727 with 1,100 hours doing this, but seems to be holding its oil well. If oil is getting everywhere and pooling around the base of the engine then obviously it needs to be fixed. It's up to you, better safe than sorry.

[@skillet2151]

So what about the hydraulics maintenance?

[@mossman381]

Check the level. I have heard 500 hours for the hydro fluid change.

[@gregorymoriarty8546]

How do you lift the seat up??

[@mossman381]

There is a little latch that you move out of the way and the seat comes up.

[@Dani-ELmaninnoboxes]

I just broke the shroud on my deck ,if I cut it off would this be a problem cause blades are now hitting it

[@mossman381]

Don't really know what you are talking about. If you blades are hitting something it needs to moved out of the way no matter what.

[@zood62]

Guy next door runs a 777. I watch him mow his lawn,the right front wheel spins around like a top. New bearings installed,seems like the front wheels barely touch the ground. No way to adjust it. Weird.

[@mossman381]

The front spindles are a bit weird. I tightened mine a few years ago by doing some rigging. One side has loosened up a bit but they both run on the ground together.

[@zood62]

@@mossman381 He's slid into a couple of gullies with that mower. Had to be winched out. Think he bent the frame in the process?

[@mossman381]

I suppose it's possible. I think you could be able to see that much bend in the frame.

[@zood62]

@@mossman381Owner's in denial mode. This is the worst hammered zero turn mower on the face of the earth. No joke. Love to send pics.

[@americansamiam]

Excellent Video. You were clear on everything. Most Helpful as I am considering purchasing a used 757. Appreciate your work.

[@mossman381]

+Sam English Been a great mower.

[@shadyhill60]

Do you ever change the transmission fluid?

[@mossman381]

nativegun79 John Deere dealer told me if I never open the system I shouldn't have to change it.

[@26legends]

+nativegun79 Have a Z720A, it has a hydraulic reservior under the seat. Do not over fill the tank as the oil needs room to expand. On the drives there are plastic plugs with a 3/8" square drive where a ratchet would nicely fit, DO NOT remove these plugs or you will lose your hydraulic oil. You may think it is a plug for checking oil level, it is not.

[@rustylind]

Have you ever adjusted tracking, so both wheels spin at the same speed? I may not have looked close enough here to see if there is a video.

[@mossman381]

I haven't adjusted the tracking. Mine is a little off now but I just adjust it with the handles. Doesn't really bother me. I believe my manual has the steps to adjust it.

[@paulinoortiz5232]

could you please do a vedio on removing the side console for the ztrak 757 if you still have it

[@mossman381]

I still have the 757 but it's put away for the year. If I get bored I will see if I can make a video.

[@mossman381]

We have sandy soil here and that I think is really hard on the blades. I run them until they are used up as you can see.

[@the13thisreal]

Excellent instructional video. I have a 777 and love, love, love it!! Keep em coming

[@wilfredolopez7736]

I need to adjust the cable that pull the deck up. How can I do this?

[@mossman381]

I don't think there is a cable. I think there are rods and levers. Why do you need to adjust the deck height?

[@dominickmiller4089]

My battery is not recharges, what is the problem, the yellow light is not go out to let me know that the battery is being charged

[@mossman381]

Dominick Miller My battery light comes on a lot at low rpm. Once I rev it up the light goes out. I think my battery is going bad but not sure. I have a battery tender for it so I have not worried about it.

[@adamwhitley6977]

Could you do a video on grease Points and where they are and how many pumps you so per grease point? Thanks

[@coleoshtamebaghe3606]

Adam Whitley I agree. Not the most helpful.

[@jasonxteague2474]

do you have any tips on adjusting the steering arms. My left one doesn't work.

[@mossman381]

+Jason X Teague I have never had any problems with mine not working. It just stopped working? Have you checked the linkage?

[@jasonxteague2474]

+mossman381 bro in law owned it first. said its the gas operated cylinder as part of the linkage. He had it go bad before. didn't know if it was any regularly maintained item.

[@Mrjuansilva19]

how to change hydraulic oil?

[@mossman381]

Don't have a video on that.

[@EGORHO]

This is very good. I'm interested in learning how to do this for a John Deere Z925A. I had a couple of questions. What were you greasing with that grease gun? What blades are good for tall weeds..hi lift or low lift or mulching...for commercial work?

[@mossman381]

+EGORHO There are many grease points on the mower. The axles have grease points. Deck lift points and of course the mower bearings. Also the front wheels have a few grease points. I don't know the Z925A. I have always gotten blades from my John Deere dealer. Just standard replacements.

[@EGORHO]

Thank you!

@mossman381 I have a 2004 757. I’m trying to locate the grease point under the seat. Can you send me a picture where yours is located. Thanks!

[@aaroncook4121]

blades 27mm

[@evanbama0704]

What kind of grease do you use?

[@MrMrclean01]

How many hours does your engine have on it?

[@mossman381]

I really don't know. Someone asked me that on my other videos and I answered it then. Not sure what it has now. Doesn't really matter to me. I don't ever see selling it.

[@youtuberAstar]

DO NOT EVER WORK UNDER A JACK YOU MUPPET. Jack it up and use axle stands. That way it will be safe and you will not get hurt. Having said that..... thanks for the vid.

[@mossman381]

I don't really want to re-watch the video but I put 6x6 blocks of wood under the front tires when changing blades. I am not sure why I wouldn't have done that in this video. I consider myself a very safe person when working on things.

[@farmboy30117]

I have to buy premium blades for my craftsman mower or they won't last. I usually get two seasons out of them. That is a nice mower!

[@547Rick]

Don't mow the yellow flowers! LOL!

[@mitchellberry8007]

How did you get under the seat? I have a 357 ztrak and I’ve been having issues getting under to the battery

[@mossman381]

The seat locks down with a lever. You need to move the lever to release the seat base.

[@XxGiffy23xX]

@@mossman381 Yeah no shit where at

[@mitchellberry8007]

@@mossman381 mine has the lever in front of the seat, but whenever i move it it doesnt release the seat.

[@mossman381]

@@mitchellberry8007 The seat it is locked down in the back not the front. Use a flashlight or something and look at the back.