John Deere X700 Series Rear 540 PTO Install - WARNING: WATCH MY PTO BEARING FAILURE VIDEO FIRST!!!

[@bobjohnson4025]

The best X series rear pto install video to date Josh! I found a couple times I needed to move the front pto shaft a bit to then easily shift the rear pto. This right after I did the installation. There are a few gears that need to align up for the shift to complete. Thanks for another great install video! I fou

[@JoshsGreenGarage]

Thank you!… interesting, I can never move my mid PTO, even in rear only, the front doesn’t move… at least not easily by hand

[@joerucinski1962]

Hi Josh, I am interested in an X739 and was viewing this video to see how to install both the rear PTO and the rear 3 point. As I was watching this video I saw where there seems to be something towards the gear meshing area that appears to be a pivoting point as you are beginning to tighten the bolts. This would indicate that there is am improper meshing of the gears somehow. Specifically, when you just hand tightened the top bolt it seems like the bottom comes out a bit. Then when you begin to tighten the upper left side bolt, the right side seems to pull out a bit. This would indicate to me that there was something in the gear meshing area that was a pivot point. I could be completely off base, as I have not personally had my hands on this as you have. I enjoyed VERY much these videos and your follow up with the bad bearing. You indeed are being transparent with us your viewers THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@JoshsGreenGarage]

I won’t say you are completely off base, my opinion of what you were likely seeing was compression of the o-ring as I tighten down the bolts. The ring compresses on one side, and the pivot point ends up being the center, as the opposite side is lifted slightly. The unit meshed as it should because the o-ring mated solidly to the transaxle before I ever tightened a single thing. There was no forcing of the gears into position. Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoy!

[@gharv1313]

Excellent video Josh! Very informative and your patience level is very high lol. Thanks again for posting enjoy any information you give on John Deere. Cheers🍻

[@Bow77tie]

Thanks dude. Helped a lot

[@JoshsGreenGarage]

Glad it helped you!

[@GNolan2005]

Excellent video

[@wmleuschen3586]

Do you have a video installing your rear hydraulics?

[@JoshsGreenGarage]

I do! John Deere X700 Series Auxiliary Hydraulics Rear Outlet Kit - Install kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHPFZ2R7gbyXkKs

[@kentwood6099]

Josh why didn't you buy a 1025R? Kent from PEI

[@JoshsGreenGarage]

Well Kent from PEI, I kinda look at it as I do the lawn tractor lineup. 100 series mowers are such light duty, you will always want more, hell, I thought my X500 was going to be perfect, but after the ground engaging capabilities were tested, I quickly determined it wasn't enough, outside some real light work. I look at the 1 series the same. Sure, it has more capability (not by much) than an X7, but I could see it leaving me wanting more. But then you are into CUTs, and they are just bigger than I need and can afford right now. If I went bigger, I feel like a high end 3 series is where I'd land, but even then, I hear they aren't good for mowers (nor is the 1 series) compared to the X7. I still need a mower. Plus, I like the garden tractor hobby, one day hoping to get to plow days, garden tractor shows, all that...

[@nicksutliff5533]

Josh, how much did your mistake cost you? I’m thinking of attempting it myself. I saw your other video of what happened. Looks pretty do-able.

[@JoshsGreenGarage]

I want to say it was around $2,100. This was for a new PTO, new PTO shaft bearing, fluids, and install... not to mention an additional $1,000 for the first PTO... Unfortunately warranty didn't cover it, so if your machine is under warranty, I would just pay the dealer to do it, that way if it breaks no matter what it is on them, and you are off the hook. If you are out of warranty, it can go either way, still may be worth just having them do it, and still if it breaks it should be on them, or you can save the money and do it yourself. If you do choose to do it yourself, follow instructions carefully, my video is a great reference (other people's words), and just make sure to heed my warnings about my alleged mistake, make sure once the unit is torqued down you can shift the PTO to each position and spin the shafts with your fingers.

[@nicksutliff5533]

@@JoshsGreenGarage Cool! I just saw this right after responding to your Facebook response to my post. I like your videos. You give good direction and your lighting and camera angles are excellent. I’m actually just starting to venture on some content too. This explanation gives be some more confidence. It’s good to know that it should be able to move freely by hand. I’ll check it out some more. I’ve only seen a couple of your videos, but just purchasing my tractor, I’ll be looking for more. I subscribed today! Keep up the good work. I’ve been looking for a simple walk through on controls, if you are interested in making one of those videos. I don’t think it’s been done.

[@JoshsGreenGarage]

Yeah I can do a video like that, might be a few days though

[@nicksutliff5533]

@@JoshsGreenGarage I look forward to it!

[@GNolan2005]

I see rear hydraulic ports. Did you install those?

[@JoshsGreenGarage]

Yep, the auxiliary hydraulics deluxe rear kit, there is a video I have of it

[@GNolan2005]

@@JoshsGreenGarage Thanks. I have an X595. Pretty close to your tractor.

[@AlbertBalint12]

hello, where should oil be pushed into the pto?

[@JoshsGreenGarage]

What do you mean? Like how do you fill it? Once installed there is a vent on top you open up, then you fill like normal through the transaxle. This fills the PTO at the same time.

[@AlbertBalint12]

@@JoshsGreenGarage Does the entire system have to be installed during the session?

[@AlbertBalint12]

Not separately on the pto

[@JoshsGreenGarage]

Yes, the transaxle and PTO share fluid, so you can’t do a fluid change, and then the PTO. Is that what you are asking?