John Deere 9620RX sprung a major leak! It escalated quickly!

Customer called in and sent me a video of his John Deere 9620RX transmission pouring oil out of the output shaft. I was hopeful it was just a seal... Boy it escalated quickly! #johndeere #johndeeretractor #johndeeretractorpower #transmissionrepair

[@jayjaygee3306]

If anyone is thinking about being a mechanic, this is how it's done! Love the attitude, the skill, the knowledge, the patience. You make this stuff look easy and heaven knows it's not! Well done. From the look of it, you're worth every penny they are paying you, and they probably should pay you more! I'd love to have you work on stuff for me but I don't have anything like a 9620 RX! Your talents would be wasted on my little 30 horse compact.

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you very much!

[@johnwells920]

My best friend is a JD engineer on the 9k series. I just sent him the video

[@jyotipandey3739]

👌🙏👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@jyotipandey3739]

🎂,🎂,,,,🎂🎂,,,

[@jyotipandey3739]

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[@tutekohe1361]

I am staggered that such a new machine could have a dumb, catastrophic failure like that.

[@1995jug]

This is why i'm hanging on to my old equipment.

[@Justme-jt1ef]

So old equipment don’t have bearings and seals??

[@1995jug]

At lest i don't have to have a tech come and get it to move.

[@Justme-jt1ef]

@@1995jug so is that a yes or a no or did you not understand the question?

[@1995jug]

Yes they have seals and bearings which i can change myself.

[@OOpSjm]

@@Justme-jt1ef how many hours were on the clock?

[@tynewydd100]

Zeth, you could walk into a job at any Deere Dealer, World Wide. The sales boys sell the Green Dream, you handle the nightmares. You do it very well. You are bringing a huge amount of respect to your profession. Thanks for showing how it is when things go wrong and showing how to turn the nightmare back into a Dream Green Machine.

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you see the whole point to the channel. Not very many people get it.

[@wesleybessell7464]

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[@gp92510]

Enjoy the clarity of gameplanning... letting amateurs like me understand the logic... Get that man a beverage...

[@fedup3582]

@@ZKMasterTech watching a good mechanic, he often makes things look smooth and easy. From experience, I know it is definitely not. I have great respect and appreciation for you and others like you. (The only bad thing is when the bill comes! 😉😄😄)

[@cg8469]

He brings a lot of respect to the profession of field service, but there is no saving face for John Deere anymore in my opinion. I hope they go out of business sooner vs later and the executives lose every red cent (spoiler: they wont).

[@brunothehumble]

Pro tip for situations like this. Make what’s called a fit up bearing. Basically you use a sanding drum to sand the inside of the bearing until it will JUST slip on when cold. This would allow a temporary bearing which will allow it to function to get it on the truck and back to the shop. And then when it’s back to the shop that bearing is a slip fit so it comes off easily and get put in a specially labeled box that specifies it’s not for final installation. Those kinds of bearings are usually used by mechanics and axle builders that either don’t have ready access to a press or don’t want to be pressing bearings on and off while they figure out what shims it needs.

[@liferunner6064]

This! I have a box with a disgusting amount of fit up bearings in my shop that I'll bring with me in the service van whenever I have a hunch that we're looking at a bearing failure out in the field.

[@dezldoc1]

I watched many of your videos, your level of professionalism and attention to detail is impressive. I wish every john deere dealer had someone like you. You live up to your user name, "master Tech" for sure.

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you very much!

[@theapprenticefiles9693]

I get to work with and learn from this guy every day! How lucky am I

[@richardhasler6718]

Well now Justin, I think I saw you working with Zeth on a 9630 axle bearing failure and you both looked very professional. I'm sure Zeth's knowledge and skill is going to a good place and hope to see your YT videos one day.

[@theapprenticefiles9693]

@@richardhasler6718 thank you

[@jerrym1240]

My 1st tractor driving experience was on a 1957 JD 720 Putt Putt named Ole John. That thing was powerful and wasn't anything it couldn't do on the farm I worked on. Sadly it was sold and later burned up in a barn fire. Lightening was the cause.Take a kid and start him out working with the demands of a farm & he / she will quickly recognize whats needed to do all the jobs. Teach them how to do repairs and they will never forget. I know I used to do the work, but things are far to complicated nowadays for these old hands. Thank God for young men like you Zeth, the equipment has a chance to be recycled back to work.

[@Daveco82]

You Sir are at the top of the food chain! I don't know how I found your channel but I'm glad I did. Please keep the videos coming. So refreshing to see a true mechanic plying his trade.

[@gertnel9320]

Long day and tough job. It's really impressive to see someone working professionally even out in the field. Well done! 🇿🇦

[@donalddehaven3229]

What I wouldn’t give to spend a day watching you in the shop. You make it look easy but I am sure it always isn’t. Your skill level is tops

[@BRPFan]

Another great video ZK!

[@kst8guy02]

Real VGG vibes with some of the commentary in your videos.

[@tonymoore5568]

You are not only extremely smart but also extremely strong. I sure would not want to make you mad at me. Great filming too.

[@johnwarkentinnikiskialaska8364]

Great videos thanks for sharing really enjoy them

[@ssranch6662]

You are a great mechanic sir! Keep up the great work! 👍

[@DentsideAddict84]

This is awesome! Nice to see a field fix instead of in a shop! Great job on making things work!

[@lstan444]

Thank you for creating meaningful content.

[@chrisjmiller6]

Enjoying the content. Grew up in central Illinois near the Sloan Implement in Petersburg

[@ronpatterson5483]

Been addicted since found your channel. Just amazed at your skills for troubleshooting, & problem solving!!!!

[@Jerry16.]

Good job man , keep it up and greetings from EU -slovenia :D

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Looks like dark caught you partner. Nice job getting it together enough to get it out of the field! Thanks!

[@robertspringer4019]

Love your videos, keep them coming.

[@ZKMasterTech]

I will!

[@williamorman4779]

Seth ,with tech's like you my next jd will come from yourl store even though it about 220 miles away

[@timziegler9358]

You da Man! Great job! Best wishes.

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Thank you for posting, very interesting as always, good luck from the U.K.

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you!

[@tomn7087]

Great job getting her moving again & great video shots. You make it look easy and we know it's not. Quality technician that cares about his work. I've had contact with a few out there that would put on a new bearing and seal then turn it back to the customer just to have the entire transmission blow up a few days later.

[@99andrianmonk]

Just found your channel, and glad I did. Nice job. Your calm demeanor and depth of knowledge of Deere equipment is outstanding. You handled a difficult situation and made it look easy. Clearly the sign of a skilled professional.

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you!

[@jimbojet8728]

A great vid. Good work, well done.

[@genechronister7085]

Awesome vid! Certainly not the best circumstances! At least it wasn't raining or snowing

[@Ptcountyfarmer]

Great video!

[@ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms]

The patience on this guy!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Nice job! Swivel sockets and cordless impacts! Total time savers!

[@samrugtiv3839]

Well done my friend. Sam

[@kevinkrempely2335]

Thanks zk again a successful rescue from the field! Could your show a little more of the tractor or combine Hood or an overall picture of the equipment you are working on as you make your aproach to the equipment. It would give a better picture of what you are working on from the start of your video! Thanks again i love your channel! Admire your patience and knowledge while you are working!

[@billpotmesil]

Nicely done!

[@stevechewning7741]

Top notch skills, all done one handed while running a camera. Amazing

[@frankscarservice1911]

Great Job and perfectly explained what you are doing. It looks so easy if you are repairing this monsters, but we all know it is not. Keep in doing this videos and thanks for it.

[@sitdox]

What a great video again Very professional calm and thought out approach to the problem and then fixing it without any dramas Only person who had been in a similar situations will understand such a feat as one s repair in the workshop and the other in a middle of a field Amazing shots at the dawn there brought many memories from the times when I was working fields Again thanks and take care and look after yourself 👍👍👍

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you!

[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

Always satisfying driving away and looking at the aftermath.

[@stephenross1581]

I don’t really know or want to know how much your paid but you have the skills and knowledge of a surgeon, yes a tractor surgeon but still a surgeon, I certainly hope your company looks after you, if you ever left it would leave them with a big hole to fill.

[@jamesg6792]

I grew up on John Deere equipment in the 80's. I remember driving a 2240 and mowing with an 850. Wow have these things gotten more complicated. Your videos are awesome keep em going.

[@ZKMasterTech]

Yeah times have changed. Thanks!

[@farmshoffman8475]

Great awesome video zeth, amazing even new brand new tractors fail too right from factory

[@roguewarrior9957]

Fun to watch a pro at work! Keep the video effort moving forward and thank you for making the effort to film your work!

[@grumpyg9350]

Great job. 90 lbs? I couldn't have done that without a lot more grunting. Great video work.👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@paulprigge1209]

I almost would pay to watch my chief baby setterAnd people like This gentleman work! So educational.

[@MrTheBigNoze]

I can't believe an almost brand new machine had a mechanical failure like that. Pretty disappointing but I'm sure they were glad to have a mechanic like you on call

[@edwinhsingmaster9135]

Friend buys a new Audi high performance. Trans is removed and repaired under warranty 2 months in shop,only 4 month old. Told the dealer we have 3 choices. 1. Return my money. 2. Provide me a new replacement. Or 3, my lawyer will be in touch. He drove it until the replacement car came in. This is the store I'd related to the JD dealer.

[@MichaelMohrshipofools]

As a Millwright . I know how it goes or doesn't . Much respect for your work and skill demonstrated here.Cheers and thanks for posting.

[@davidkimmel4216]

You are the MAN.

[@josephseverino674]

Excellent job John Deere ,the factory engineering department should watch you're videos i am positive they them selves could learn and see some design flaws,John deere should be very lucky and appreciate too have a tech like you servicing there machines. Service is what matters the most,all machines break somthing once in a while LOL.

[@j.e.honiball1327]

Most authorized repairers report back to deere anyways, so they are aware of what breaks are common on the machines. That being said, a single bearing failure on a new machine is probably not a design flaw, but manufacturing or installation error that happens very rarely.

[@TEKENGLOBAL]

After watching one of your videos I had to watch another. I burst out laughing when you said *Lord o mercy* trying to man handle that 90 lbs heavy axel! 🤦‍♂️🤣 Once again more tips & tricks shown and in the field! 👍 Keep On Rocking Brother . . . 👍🍺🍺

[@mike-lu8di]

Great video, something I do with my Rattle gun in tight spots is to swap out the big battery for a smaller 3 amp, the lower profile of the battery can mean squeezing into a tight spot, cheers.

[@davidskinner6765]

Brilliant videos, as an ex truck mechanic (old school)I loved watching all this new technology . Sad to see such a premature failure. Watching from Perth Western Australia 🤘🤘

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you!

[@kristopherjay1628]

i get vice grip garage vibes from this guy... SUBSCRIBED!!!!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Well I'll be dipped. :)

[@marcbelanger8044]

Just subscribed. Great videos!

[@danpanderson]

You are a wizard!

[@skyhighactiondrones5453]

Great video.

[@asamcdaniel4500]

You the man bro!

[@artfranz2273]

This guy’s even got a John Deere green matching screwdriver lol Thanks for your vid’s, I really appreciate your work!

[@ZKMasterTech]

It's snap-on extreme green...JD green is a whole different shade of green but both equally expensive.

[@johnlease5551]

You really know what you are doing, another great job well done. You can work on my tractor any time, just have to come to West Virginia.

[@robertwhitehead5946]

Really enjoy your vids

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you!

[@williamorman4779]

I like how you explain what causes the problem and how you keep customer equip clean that very important to me

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks!

[@hayabusah1009]

This is a big job looks a new machine most one disappointed Farmer but you have a very skilled mechanic keep up the great work.

[@josephmeo261]

I love this guy!

[@izalman]

Don’t know about the Green Dream, more like the Green Nightmare from the videos you post. Good field work, takes me back to my days as a FSE on container handling fork trucks

[@ZKMasterTech]

The sales Dept sells the green dream, I inherit the nightmare and have to turn it back into the dream.

[@clareschoenherr2554]

Excellent thought processes while you work to Repair something in less than Ideal Conditions, Thank the Lord your not out in the Dust or Mud, wind, rain or snow trying to fix that. I've been in a situation stranded in the middle of a field for 3 days, with large pieces of cardboard from produce tote boxes as a wind break and ground cover, had wind, sleet dust & snow. Fun times before I got her out the field. It looked like a large Homeless Village from a distance :). Keep up the good work & Videos. Very Informative. You are one in a Million.

[@robertfreeman3638]

Excellent work 😎

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you!

[@neilcigelske4454]

Putting a light couting of lithim grease helps getting parts back on with the heat/cold procedure. I learn this overhauling aircraft engines replacing valve seats and guides.

[@AndyB718]

I can tell You are a very Good maintenance man/Mechanic. I've been a operator/maintenance foreman for 25yrs in NYC and love to have you as one of my guys on a job site.

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks!

[@farmshoffman8475]

Can’t believe how new it is and goes to show even the new iron fails too

[@farmerkevin]

You did it just like I would have except, I would have not replaced the bearing and seal, I would have had a 55er of oil delivered and fixed it in the spring. Lol. Great job.

[@gulamrsulgulamrsul5805]

So beautiful video

[@GICK117]

Damn way to get a work out, no? You are a smart and apparently very stout young man. As you get older, you will learn to work just a tad smarter instead of harder. My son told me that one due to me always muscling things together. Now I live with 3 surgeries to my neck and a bad back. I really enjoy this channel and am very happy you lowered the music volume. ' Thanks a ton

[@jamie96129]

When I saw that leak I knew that bearing was toast. Crazy that some new stuff can fail like that.

[@danmartin9558]

Bearing induction heater is what you need makes a lot less mess works great on small to medium sized bearings .

[@darrenskinner5928]

Great channel pretty cool stuff

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you!

[@Adam_Poirier]

Found your channel last week, Im impressed. I am a heavy equipment tech about your age, but you John Deere guys are the real deal! Awesome channel and videos dude.

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you very much!

[@timnichols9015]

Love your content

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thank you!

[@simonflanner1248]

Scary seeing bearings fail like that becoming all to common unfortunately.

[@buckhorncortez]

"Common"? Do you track bearing failure metrics? Have any compiled bearing failure data for that specific bearing you can reference?

[@truthbetold2914]

He's right, new bearings are failing and it has become common.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

@@buckhorncortez PN TIM3260-678-22. 322 failures in 12 months. I would say that is high.

[@gustavoarielalassia]

🏋️MACHINE🏋️ 👏👏👏👏 congratulation I love jhon DEERE 🥰🥰❤️

[@calipiomoraes9295]

Excelente proficional é você Amigo , nota 1000 e justo ao salário que ganha , parabens e sucesso na vida como um todo !! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🖒🖒🖒🖒 Goiânia Goiás Brasil .

[@treyswt]

Love the video's... sucks knowing us farmers get service call charges for the manufacturers screw up

[@ZKMasterTech]

Not if it's under warranty like this one.

[@Frank-xm1sx]

Good job thank you

[@TheAMGReviewers]

your mechanic skill needs nothing else told, the vid speaks for itself. your camera work is great, on top of the entertainment value. im never going to own anything like this nor need to repair one, but this is WAY better than any paid TV service. Many thanks my guy. EDIT: also, whats the ring that you wear? a bio scanner device thingy?

[@ZKMasterTech]

It’s a silicon ring from Tuff ring. Thanks!

[@BOPotstill]

All good, off to Ritchie Bros now, new one on order for spring!

[@cornfed123567]

Gotta love brand new equipment, I work for a n equipment rental company. The amount of brand new equipment that lasts an hour on the jobsite is amazing. Had a manlift not even make it off the truck before it poured oil out of the extend cylinder. When it was installed at the factory they knicked the cylinder and it tore the seals out.

[@RealJohnWayne]

You're watching a JD trained professional, who's Dealership has invested a great deal of time and money, in his schooling, education, and training at the JD Service Training Center, and an untold number of Training Seminars. It's a pleasure to watch someone this skilled working on that Green Iron! "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" 🦌👍🇺🇸

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks for watching!

[@RealJohnWayne]

@@ZKMasterTech You're welcome, it's my pleasure. You remind me of a service technician that I had when I owned a JD Dealership, some 27 years ago, he was a talented young man back then, as you appear to be today. "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" 🦌👍🇺🇸

[@ZKMasterTech]

@@RealJohnWayne again thank you!

[@williamorman4779]

Thanks ben I didn't know what shop he in

[@peterevosirch7047]

Nice Work

[@jfang560]

great job!

[@tonydesouza6623]

Bravo... Good job !! ;)

[@farmahedvikaslatinky]

Well done Master. Good Deere boy. God bless.

[@buckeyefarmboy107]

Good video

[@gregoryhilbert5785]

Nice it's so clean not typically

[@planeiron241]

that will track all the way back to machining, build of that shaft, installation, testing, bearing trace from store, people will be held accountable...just kiddin but I wonder if that goes on someone's record a failure of that type, it does where I work but we all make mistakes there is only one without spot or blemish..great vid👍👍👍👍🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜

[@wdhewson]

Earning your way with pride.

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Nicely done Zeth, looks like you had the tiger by the tail on this one. Crazy failure with that low of hours.

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks man! It was an adventure for sure

[@papabits5721]

I have never fixed or been even close to a farm tractor but I love how stuff works.

[@toddpeters9007]

Wow ,surprise!! Metal fish!

[@MrOrwellA]

Please get your shop to buy you a good induction bearing heater like the SKF induction heater TIH system or something like so you can safely install bearings and sprockets/gears and such. Hopefully you have a small generator on your service truck so you can run it. And have a demagnetizer as to not attract metals suspended in the oil. And a good pair of heat gloves. I was cringing as I watched you pull that tapered roller bearing out of the oil bath/turkey roaster pan with your channel locks. You are a good tech! and good tech's deserve the correct tools for the job. Double kudos' to you! And please have safe travels.