John Deere bagger assembly and installation

[@marjoriep9624]

Excellent! I'm an 81 year old spinster that by necessity does most of the yardwork by herself. The written directions were of no help...this video saved the day! Thank you!

[@tartgreenapple]

John Deere should PAY YOU for this video, their instructions are WORTHLESS!! THANK YOU from saving me the frustration and a ruined Sunday afternoon! You are a VIP!!

[@jeffmoore9179]

I agree

[@MysticSunSeed]

I know thats why i am here someone should be FIRED!!!

[@upyoursassmonkey]

5 years later and their instructions still suck. I just got done installing a bagger on a Z330m, most expensive jigsaw puzzle I've ever done.

[@Dinan335xi]

Thank you! The instruction book was terrible but your video made it go very quickly.

[@johno2019]

Didn’t even waste my time with the instructions, straight to this video. All done in the space of 10min ✅ thanks

[@HowToWithJames]

Glad to hear it! You're welcome!

[@JF12702]

I'm with Allen Brown. Who would thumb down this video?? Saved 2 hours of my life.

[@bet489]

Bless your heart with this video! I agree with most, the instructions are terrible! My husband totally gave up on putting this together (hates reading instructions) so I got the bright idea of hunting for a "How To Video" & I scored with this one. Told my husband to get out of the way & that I would assemble it myself. Yes! Ladies you can put together & install a John Deere bagger all by yourself. I cannot thank you enough James, beautifully done! Just to let you know our mower has a 42" deck & I worked side by side with your 48" deck instructions.

[@HowToWithJames]

That is awesome! I am glad I could help you out. You go girl! Maybe I should get my wife to do some of the how to videos to show woman it could be fun.

[@aaronhilmerson6208]

I have a JD E150. I followed your video step by step, pausing, rewinding and playing all the way! Thank you for awesome instructions!

[@drummerboydyl]

Your video both showed me that my lower chute was missing the pin that should mount to my deck, and showed me how to make up for that missing pin. Thanks so much for the helpful tutorial! I wish I’d watched this BEFORE struggling with the manual.

[@HowToWithJames]

Awesome! Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@johnlucas4318]

Thank you so much. I had no problem putting it on. Tried the manual and just decided to KZbin. Instead of taking off mower deck I picked up the back and put it on two blocks. Still was able to take off blade. Had to go to Lowe’s and get 24 mm socket

[@rickysueltenfuss6125]

Happy to know Im not an idiot and that I wasnt the only person who was clueless with the included instructions ! My problem and question was solved within the first 15 seconds of your video!!! Well done and thank you :)

[@HowToWithJames]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@Buckeyevania]

Thank you for this video. My dad just got the riding mower and got frustrated looking at the instructions. Your video helped immeasurably.

[@timthompson4158]

One of the most helpful no nonsense how to videos on KZbin. I hate all the crap people put in their videos that has nothing to do with why I am watching it. This one didn't have some cheesy intro and goofy filler content. Just straight to it. Thanks

[@wil3704]

Thank so much... you are the best straight to the point great camera none of the boring conversations about what your favorite color is or what you had for breakfast that make these videos hours long.

[@dupreetoole6397]

I’ve been watching all kinds of assembly videos. Cribs, dressers, shelves, etc etc. This is by far the only video that I’ve seen where I didn’t have to stress. Everything was clear and to the point. Thanks. I appreciate you

[@jimjakosh2506]

Make a note that all the nuts with that bagger are lock nuts so they won't vibrate loose. Also,. You could drill a hole in your wheel bracket for the prong to attach like they planned. Nice video. I wondered how entailed the assembly was and this sure helps! Like the other guys said, John Deere should pay you for this nice video................Cheers, Jim

[@HowToWithJames]

Thanks for your comments! I really appreciate the feedback. You are correct I could have drilled a hole but i found the connection I made was tight enough that it didn't need a hole. Good luck to you if you attempt this!

[@5oundless]

The paper instructions are awful. Thank you for this video! Saved me so much time.

[@gregtucker2703]

As commented by others, the manual is not effective. Thanks for sharing you skills. You save me a lot of time as I’m enjoying the bagger and high lift blades.

[@codyrobertson4981]

The hardest part of the whole thing was step 1 with that stinking screen. Very nice job on video. You saved me much pain and anguish

[@alysonhaas86]

You were a lifesaver!! My dad is 90 and stubborn, so your step by step made it easy for me to help him!!! Thanks😃

[@HowToWithJames]

I am just glad I could help you both out! You're welcome!

[@iLLDREWMUSiC]

Man the first step in the book had me so confused, I owe you a beer man! Thank you!

[@HowToWithJames]

Lol, thanks! Drink an extra for me.

[@sundiebecerra3684]

Same!!

[@Andy_Levy]

Thank you for the great video! I tossed the useless JD instruction manual and instead followed your video step by step. It made the installation super easy and saved me tons of time and headaches.

[@allenbrown271]

God Bless you man for that video....the manual directions were terrible. I installed my bagger watching your video. THANKS a bunch !!!!!!

[@zolar31]

yeah agreed terrible directions. thank you so much

[@FrankCorby]

I thought this was an excellent presentation. The presentation was easy to follow so I'm ready to go outside and install my bagger.

[@HowToWithJames]

Thanks I appreciate you saying that. Good luck with your installation!

[@vagueanomaly4457]

Words can't express how grateful I am that I found your video. I never would have been able to assemble the bagger using the instructions in the manual. You saved me countless hours of tears and frustration. I agree with tart green, John Deere should be paying you for all of their customers that you have helped. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! You are a God! If you were here right now I would blow you!

[@jacobsonleland]

Great video and fabrication of connections on the Grass catcher where the mower deck was missing holes. Thank you

[@edporter8009]

My friend, you have saved me endless hours of frustration. THANK YOU!. The idiots at Home Depot were no help at all.

[@Deejm1113]

I was told by the guys that John deere doesn’t allow them 2 put the lawn mowers together although they have a couple of people that can , john deere send their people to put them together.

[@dhurley5323]

Your video made my experience 1000 times better! I was stuck on step one until I found this video. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@googleuser868]

Got a used bagger and d140 with 48 inch deck. Previous owner never used the bagger. Got it attached to back of tractor fine but the chute to deck attachment had me puzzled. Now I see and had it attached like you but didn't think that was correct but might work. No holes or obvious place to hook straps. Thought about wrapping a tarp strap around the chute or drill a couple holes in deck.

[@robertcorbeil8271]

Bonjour, je dois vous dire que je n’ai rien compris des instructions qui venaient avec mon ensacher john frère 48 pouces... mais avec vos instructions c’est si simple! Merci! Thank you!

[@stevenschultz7829]

Thanks so much for making this project easy. I thought it would be a simple job til I got to step 1 in the instructions that were included. If only the instructions were as easy to read as you were to follow. Thanks for taking the time to post this!

[@graceavilez2527]

Super duper video! Much easier to follow your instructions than using the manual. Installed all by myself. Girl power!

[@HowToWithJames]

You go girl! Thank you!

[@mbomse]

Terrific video! Thank you for this, had mine put together and installed no time. Being less than mechanically inclined, this was a HUGE help. I’m feeling empowered enough to try the high lift blade installation now. Cheers.

[@HowToWithJames]

+mark bomse Thank you I appreciate the feedback! I am happy this helped you. I am confident if you put this together you can do the blades! Good luck to you!

[@KomarProject]

This was super halpful!!! Thanks so much

[@bobbowman8896]

Seriously thank you for this ! As everyone else pointed out the instructions are absolutely terrible indeed ! You save me so much time

[@danielf.7961]

Thank you. This by far the best explanation and how to.

[@Nickredwood]

Extremely helpful. Thanks for giving me back my day. I got in done under an hour because of your video.

[@HowToWithJames]

Thanks! Glad I could help!

[@brianvermeulen2032]

Great video! I consider myself semi intelligent with some technical know how, but John Deere products are awful as far as diagrams and design. This video was way more helpful than the manual

[@jcbutler9901]

Great video… one helpful thought… There is a metal frame that goes around the hopers screen before you install it and put the three pieces of strap on... You the man

[@lindahammond7759]

We appreciate you taking your time to record the steps!!

[@HowToWithJames]

You're welcome!

[@habtamugurmu5056]

You are awesome. I couldn't get mine done without your help. You saved my day

[@HowToWithJames]

Thanks! Great to hear you got your day back!

[@CKatsCreativeCradle]

Thank you for clear instructions. As numerous people have said before, the JD manual was a bit confusing.

[@perryg4862]

Amazing video, such a big help! Thank-You for this! An hour of trying to read the John Deere instructions were a waste of time. My next task is to try and install the lift blades without removing the deck :-)

[@HowToWithJames]

You're welcome! Good luck and thanks!

[@jeffstearns158]

Will be assembling this later today, appreciate your video, very clear and detailed, thanks!

[@jimjakosh2506]

Great video. I'd drill a hole in that bracket where you need it so the pin goes in for extra security!! thanks for taking the time to do this!!

[@briannawing4985]

Way better then the manual. Thank you for the video!

[@melvinjanczylik5662]

Thank you very much, amazing video, easy explanation that help me to install the bagger.

[@Machoduck]

Yes, great video! Who the heck wrote the John Deere manual? It’s horrible. You saved me some time. Thank you.

[@lisaellis8840]

Thank you for the great instructions !! Way better than the directions that came with the bagger.

[@BlueRidgePerformance]

Nice that you even received instructions. Only thing, bolts are 13mm. The days of standard nuts and bolts are long gone.

[@tonywood1303]

Thanks for this video, with this and my tool box, it worked perfectly. Had to remove the guide pin on the chute - same as you did. Instructions are very confusing. Cheerks Mate!

[@mini14jac]

Thanks for making this. Saved me some headaches.

[@cozmicmojo2181]

You just saved me a ton of time. Cheers

[@simpsonhuston6874]

Very clear instruction. Thank you I was looking for your video on how to install the blades for my bagger. Thanks again Alex,

[@HowToWithJames]

Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3bFgqB9m8d3h7s

[@martijas7]

Lifesaving video. A million thanks for making it.

[@mariajuarez9388]

Thank you so much!! You saved us so much time and frustration.

[@HowToWithJames]

Anytime! You're welcome!

[@nicolecormier5914]

Thank you! Just completed in under an hour!!!

[@JamesPinneo]

This is an excellent instruction video. Thank you. I got this thing on and it was working well until the last time I mowed when the grass was a little damp. The grass was too heavy to travel up the shoot. Has anyone else had this issue?

[@HowToWithJames]

When the grass is damp it does not normally do well. I have that sane issue. Just clean the chute and you should be good to go. Thank you for the nice comments about the video.

[@philalt8063]

Thanks James you produced an excellent instruction video. John Deere should pay you, provide a link to your KZbin site and delete their extremely poor assembly instructions from their manual. Phil Alt

[@HowToWithJames]

Thank you Phil, that would be nice if they linked my video. Maybe I should reach out to them and see if they are interested. Have a good one!

[@miniglide]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video.

[@c.s.montgomery2613]

Great Video Cuz! The grill in the hopper threw me off. JDs technical writers didn't do a great job with the guide. Your video was the first video that showed up in the SERPs. After a couple of seconds I was like I know that voice. Thank you and talk soon, C.S.

[@HowToWithJames]

Hey! What's up? Thanks, I am glad you liked my video. Yes the instructions were awful. We need to get together soon. Tell everyone I said hello. Cya

[@kevinkyrillidis7480]

This video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much. I looked at the manual to make sure I had all parts then just followed you.

[@ericsaxonsr4304]

Great video. JD did a poor job in Engineering the Hopper Screen to the Hopper Top and the directions for doing it were even worse. The place where I purchased the bagger didn't know how it works. Thanks again.

[@HowToWithJames]

+Eric Saxon Sr Thanks and you're welcome! The directions were pretty bad I agree.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Good video. And a good job installing the bagger. Why dont you drill a hole to put that pin over the anti scalping wheel ?

[@Meniscer]

is there a way to adjust the seal of the rear bagger. I have an S120 but the grass clippings just get blow out around the bagger cover and the edges. I called JD and they said adjust the seal but did not say how to do that.

[@richardstandridge4225]

Great video! Made installation VERY easy. Thank you so much!

[@HowToWithJames]

You're welcome!

[@claudepelletier1260]

Well done. You have a gift for instruction

[@HowToWithJames]

Than you for the really nice comment! I appreciate it.

[@DR-tq8yp]

Thanks for the video, didn't even have to open the manual. Looking forward to seeing how it does with the leaves tomorrow.

[@HowToWithJames]

+Dennis Rogers Great, you're welcome! Works great on my yard. It should work god for you. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@davidshefke3225]

Better than the directions. Made it easy.

[@jeffhinneburg75]

Thank you I did it step-by-step as you did pausing it as I went you made it so easy thank you very much my man..

[@jackiemandola4923]

Excellent video. Thank you for posting. Could not have done this without you!

[@bobmathews4557]

Thanks for this fantastic video! I would have been unable to install the bagger if it wasn't for this video. John Deere needs to pull their head out there rear end and provide a decent set of installation instructions.

[@larryfine4498]

First, on those chute straps, drill the proper holes if your tractor doesn't have them. Second, those hooks are designed to put the straight portion of the hook directly through the hole and the bent portion will snap behind the anti scalp bracket when done properly

[@HowToWithJames]

The directions never said to drill a hole. I have no doubt I could do that but I felt the solution I came up with worked just as good without going through this. This will be my third season using the bagger without issues since the video was published. .

[@ammkad]

Great video. This really helped with the install of my bagger. One problem I have after hooking up bags, the latch will not reach to close, what would be the cause for that?

[@HowToWithJames]

Thanks! I know on my bagger it is a nice stretch for the latch or at least it was in the begining. Getting stretch out now. I would make sure the back of the lid is not getting hung up on anything and when it closes it is directly over the bags. Let me know if that helps.

[@ammkad]

How To With James ok I’ll look at that and see if it is. Thank you for the reply.

[@pattykallicott9699]

Would you happen to know if the rubber seal on the lid and bagger can be replaced? I think the rubber keeps everything from blowing out...thanks

[@HowToWithJames]

I am not sure, you could Google the contact number for John Deere and call them and see what they say.

[@peppington]

Great job on this. Like you said, manual was vague , especially the screen piece. Very helpful.

[@58samurai]

Great instructions and glad I watched your video before attempting to read the manual. Manual made no sense. Great job!

[@HowToWithJames]

+Jim Riviera I am glad I could help you with this. Thank you!

[@south7945]

Jim Riviera ''.

[@arkalgudsitaram5959]

Thank you very much! This was perfect.

[@chuenengyang3685]

Thanks for making that clip.

[@eiskip1]

James, we couldn't have done it without you. Will the mower work with the old blades? Anyway, thanks a million!

[@HowToWithJames]

You're welcome! The mower will work but you will have trouble getting the grass to go up the tube with those blades. You need the high lift blades to do that better.

[@PatrickGriffithCUP1986]

I would have made a hole for the grass catcher chute to attach to the deck. I've got all kinds of ways to make holes, from tiny ones, all the way up to 20' in diam. That pin would have a hole to go in real soon.

[@johnferraro6770]

Thanks for your help man.. I owe you one

[@tsavtublor5729]

Thanks...it helps me alot more than the manual

[@HowToWithJames]

Happy to help You're welcome!

[@jennasorscia9044]

Is it possible that wheel bracket is on upside-down?

[@chrismcgahey4296]

Thank you so much! Save me big time!

[@briandonovan8230]

Great Video thank you. I consider myself pretty handy when it comes to putting things together but those instructions starting with the first step were very confusing. Side note: I had to change my blades. I Thought I could get away with using the old ones since they were still fairly new but I guess the ones provided with the bagger are specific to using the bagger. Thanks again boss!

[@HowToWithJames]

You're welcome!Great to hear I was able to help you out. 👍

[@Network-Mike]

I thought I didn't install the mesh screen correctly, after watching your video I still do not get the point of it. What is the screen supposed to do?? I'm lost!

[@macdaddybill]

I'm with you, the screen seems to do nothing unless it has to do with letting the air flow better for clippings to go in bag. that's the only thing i can think of.

[@wfp537]

Hi Sir, Thank you for making this video it made the installation very easy, I also have to install the blades that came with it. I will watch your other vid on that, Thanks.

[@teecee8024]

Added today with Your help. Awesome Indeed.

[@royrowe9685]

U saved me a day best video for sure thanks man

[@JalpaMike]

Thanks much for the video! If you can believe it, there is not 1 mention in the users manual regarding that hopper screen! They don’t even show it in the parts diagram or list it in the owners manual. Not sure which owners manual you have, but mine is “OMGX25290 - Issue 4”. Just bought mine from Home Depot last month. Dropped shipped from John Deere and was missing the entire bag of parts (brackets, cargo pin, bolts, nuts, washers, etc..). Still waiting for John Deere to deliver the last 3 parts I need to finish assembly of the blower unit to the mow deck, then I can finally use it!

[@HowToWithJames]

+JalpaMike You're welcome! I did see it mentioned in my manual but not enough to say how it goes. I am not sure what version of the manual I had since I threw it away after installation. Pretty sad you are missing so many parts in a new box. Good luck I hope you get them soon!

[@jleetrucking2665]

This was a very good video. The instructions from the book were piss poor. This video was great. Thanks

[@bakerdoo]

Thanks for this video! I don't understand - how does the bag furthest from the tube fill up? Do they just fill equally as you are mowing?

[@gregrice50]

Typically the closest bag fills up first, then as it fills up, more air is forced into the second bag, and it begins to fill.

[@mrndnjn]

The instructions were a complete train wreck. Thank you sir!

[@HowToWithJames]

Anytime! You're Welcome!

[@nwtreker]

Agree with others, JD Instructions are useless. Followed right along with you and got it installed in about 20 minutes, not the two hours JD says it should take the typical home owner. They should post this on their website. Thanks a ton

[@philsphan4414]

Helped me fix my bagger as well.

[@HowToWithJames]

Awesome!

[@alangreen7250]

Thank you and John Deere instructions are out to lunch

[@shaneobrien2360]

Do I have to install the lift blades? I have clicked the link to watch the video to install the blades, but it says video not found.

[@HowToWithJames]

If you don't The chute will clog often. Here is the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3bFgqB9m8d3h7s

[@annawilliams1013]

I'm installing the bagger myself. Thank you for helping this lady gardner.

[@HagirElsheikh]

You are amazing :) Thank you very much for saving our life and our time.

[@doughamill]

The instruction manual was awful. This video saves me so much time. Thank you for putting it together.

[@juliamcginnis2027]

Did you leave your canopy on with the hopper?

[@HowToWithJames]

I did and it fits but not great.