John Deere Z355E Yearly Maintenance How To Change Mower Blades & Oil

[@lisastaubly]

Thank you for this, and everyone in the comments, all your additional tips. I'm excited to tackle this project on my own!

[@roadsideguy5902]

You can do it!

[@eugenenabatov2590]

First time changing blades on my Z335. Kept thinking what to use to suspend the tractor and I found my solution! Thanks!

[@vvindrum]

Thanks for you video, it helped me do my own tune up on my Z355e in minutes.

[@roadsideguy5902]

Awesome glad I could help .Thanks for watching.

[@jerryhenslee1203]

If you would use the wash out on your deck it wouldn't save grass from packing under the deck. Thx Jerry. Ok

[@viper3636dr]

I am about to test an oil pump to drain out old oil… ty for letting me know there is a drain hose. Will serve as my plan B.

[@brianquinn1854]

Do you think it would be ok to replace the drain hose with a longer hose to aid in draining the oil? Thanks for the great video. It kept me straight.

[@789295]

If you are like me and have the optional rear bumper on the mower, then after draining oil, stand the mower up on the bumper. It will stand there and is much easier to do your below the deck stuff. When you are finished lower it down and put the two quarts of oil in it. My mower doesn't collect nearly as much grass beneath it as in this video. I use the wash function after each mowing and before storage. Saves a lot of scraping and corrosion. I also use the JD high lift blades that move a lot more air and throw the clippings further. :)

[@roadsideguy5902]

Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.

[@eipekili316]

“Always gotta have a lizard around when you’re tryna do something” lol

[@tzvi06]

How did you lift the mower onto the chair? So much easier than removing the entire deck to change the blades lol

[@roadsideguy5902]

It's not heavy.

[@honor4thoseb471]

I have to say, i dont laugh much watching people’s vids....your shit was funny bud. Nice lizard friend😂😂😂 The next time you swap out the oil filter, use a large ziplock bag over it when unscrewing it. Helps prevent some of the mess. Great video though.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@roadsideguy5902]

Great advice never thought of that. Will do. Thanks for watching.

[@thadscruggs2715]

Can you do one on replacing the spring on the mower?

[@roadsideguy5902]

If mine ever goes out. Thanks for watching.

[@mowingman816]

Do these do good on hills? With them tires like that it seems they would

[@roadsideguy5902]

Yes

[@ajayvyas7355]

Can you show how to replace the belt on the 355e?

[@roadsideguy5902]

I think I took a video of that a year ago or so I will try to find it.

[@alextorrescruz4682]

greetings thanks for the video. I have a question I have the same Jonh Deere but one of the turning levers got harder than the other she turns well, she responds well when I turn it with the one that she is harder. I ask what could be a lack of hydraulic oil or what could it be I do not see where hydraulic oil is made or how to verify that it is, if you know and you can tell me I would appreciate it, thank you God bless you

[@roadsideguy5902]

Good question, unfortunately I don't know the reason or answer. Hopefully someone will read your comment and be able to answer that. Thanks for watching.

[@DEKOY82]

A rock blocking behind the tire where the level connects to the mower maybe?

[@xXxCrazyJay810xXx]

Hey man you still have this mower ?

[@roadsideguy5902]

Yes

[@xXxCrazyJay810xXx]

@@roadsideguy5902 how did the blades hold up and where did you pick them up at part #

[@roadsideguy5902]

@@xXxCrazyJay810xXx held up great and I got them at Everglades Lawn Equipment in Plant City Florida. Thanks for watching.

[@xXxCrazyJay810xXx]

@@roadsideguy5902 Thanks for the info... I called them and sales rep said they dont know the correct blades for these model seems weird but alright thanks anyway

[@roadsideguy5902]

@@xXxCrazyJay810xXx that's weird. Call tomorrow again. Probably got an idiot.

[@johnhartzog8111]

how many quarts on the oil refill ? Does it just 1 quart or 2 ?

[@roadsideguy5902]

2 comes in the kit. Thanks for watching.

[@brandyg5639]

So I live alone and need to change the blades on mine. I’m having a hard time getting it propped up on something and I don’t have a jack. Any ideas? I tried to drive it up on a ramp but that didn’t work :( … I’ll try the chair but I don’t think I have the strength to lift the front.

[@roadsideguy5902]

Get a ratchet strap and wrap it around a tree branch or something strong enough to hold the mower and ratchet strapped the front of the mower up off of the ground.

[@phillipmartin5760]

Should have some type of bottle jack in your car to change the tire with.. That's what I did until I got a different jack..

[@jackiehouston9059]

Where did you get your oil and filter changing kit?

[@roadsideguy5902]

www.evergladesfarmequipment.com/locations/plant-city/

[@roadsideguy5902]

Thanks for watching.

[@jddriver9565]

cool video, are you able to pick that mower front up by hand?

[@roadsideguy5902]

Yes, it's fairly light weight. Thanks for watching. I will try to measure it soon.

[@jddriver9565]

@@roadsideguy5902 Thanks for answering, it really helps me out. My problem is that i found several measurements on the width.(a good bit more than 42") but it is a 42" deck....^^ and i only have room for 46",thanks again.

[@roadsideguy5902]

@@jddriver9565 I gotcha

[@bluebird5100]

Do the blade bolts have reversed threads or do they screw in forward like a regular bolt

[@roadsideguy5902]

Regular. When filming the camera reverses everything.

[@jts4248]

Just bought mine love it

[@rickjones2303]

rethay left or right hand tread and was that a 15mm

[@alexandrazul8389]

When the blades don't want to start and the machine shuts down, what can it be?

[@roadsideguy5902]

Might be in need of a air filter or spark plug.

[@JojoQuik]

Every time I buy a part for this mower, it's the wrong fkn part. I live in the absolute boons, so could I bother you for the part number on those blades? The john deere place in my town ain't about shit. If you don't have the specific part number, just the blade dimensions would be awesome. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@roadsideguy5902]

813-737-1660 Everglades Lawn in Plant City Florida. They will ship.

[@delfinojuarez4821]

Where did you get that chair with the arm rests? Custom made? If so from where?

[@danielibsen7592]

I take my tire off and pull the dipstick cap and it drains quicker also use a bungee to hold those down

[@roadsideguy5902]

Great advice. I will do that next time. Thanks

[@allendean9807]

I’ve watched your video. I have a Z355e, and when i try to break loose the nuts holding the blades, they spin. Yours didn’t spin. Is it because of the impact wrench, or am i doing something wrong? Because i can’t get them to break loose.

[@roadsideguy5902]

Yes it's because of the impact. Thanks for watching.

[@allendean9807]

@@roadsideguy5902 yeah, i figured… ordered an impact today…LOL

[@roadsideguy5902]

@@allendean9807 🤣🤣

[@sptrader6316]

I use a 2x4 to lock the blades in position before removing the bolt. Don't need an impact gun, they just make it easier.

[@allendean9807]

@@sptrader6316 i tried that, but no go. So i got an impact and it ended up being a five minute job

[@markmorris6506]

What are the part number for those blades

[@roadsideguy5902]

Umm I have no idea. But I will find out for you and let you know. Everglades Equipment in Plant City, Fl is where I got them. 813 737 1660 Thanks for watching.

[@tomlewis632]

I did not catch you saying that the bolts for the blades are reverse thread.

[@roadsideguy5902]

Their not. It's the camera it reverses everything.

[@tomlewis632]

@@roadsideguy5902 ok cool thanx

[@AppleJuzJ]

You ever have issues w/ your blade deck belt breaking often? I been through bout 4 of them already in like 3 years

[@roadsideguy5902]

I only had one go out. It's not been an issue for me. I would suspect if you keep having blade belt problems you may have a tension or problem. Call Everglades equipment. They will know more about it. Thanks for watching

[@AppleJuzJ]

@@roadsideguy5902 cool, thanks for the advice. Keep up the great vids

[@jddriver9565]

Have another question: iam thinking of going from an 100 series deere to a Z335E in a couple years, the garage door for that is pretty narrow, could you maybe do me a big favour and measure the mowingdeck with the chute in "park" position so i would know if it would fit or not?would be great thanks!:)

[@xXxCrazyJay810xXx]

John Deere OEM = Part # M145476. John Deere replacement Part # UC22009. eBay & Amazon have them. Got My Set of 3 OEM JD M145476 for 27.00 Free shipping on eBay..

[@roadsideguy5902]

Thanks much appreciated.

[@Alhamdulillah1446-Tauhid1]

Good looking just bought one about a year old

[@roadsideguy5902]

Thanks much appreciated

[@mastobalta6833]

How often?

[@roadsideguy5902]

Once a year.

[@mastobalta6833]

@@roadsideguy5902 thanks

[@markholtz4577]

Not sure the chair is the best jack stand, just an opinion.

[@roadsideguy5902]

O.S.H.A approved

[@trophytaker100]

Has that been a good mower,how many hrs?

[@roadsideguy5902]

Not sure how many hours, but I have a 2 acre yard and I have used this mower for 4 years and have had no issues whatsoever. Takes me about 2 hours to mow my yard. I mow it twice a week in the summer and maybe once a month for the winter.

[@trophytaker100]

@@roadsideguy5902 should have a hr meter.just bought one with 3.5 hrs.haven’t mowed with it yet.

[@roadsideguy5902]

@@trophytaker100 didn't know. That's cool. I will check it out.

[@PatrickWitherow]

@@trophytaker100 My neighbor is moving and sold his to me. It had 67 hours. I've mowed once so far and it does a great job.

[@DavidHernandez-ue4fz]

@@roadsideguy5902 what's the torque spec for blades?

[@silenthillfarms]

What about the spark plugs? Do they need to be gapped and where are they located? What about the fuel filter? Those also came in my maintenance kit

[@roadsideguy5902]

I have not changed the spark plug yet. It did not come in the kit. Yes the filter did, but I have not changed it either. I told myself to but never did. Thanks for the reminder. Maybe I will do a follow up. I suck at this, but I'm trying to get better. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@silenthillfarms]

@@roadsideguy5902 thanks for responding. I figured it out.The spark plugs are on the sides of the engine near the bottom, you take the wires off to reveal them, 1 on each side. The fuel filter is easy you just loosen the clamps take the old one off and put the new one back on the same way. Thanks for your video it helped me get this job done quickly because I already knew what to do.

[@silenthillfarms]

Forgot to mention, my manual for z355e says the spark plugs need to be gapped @ 0.30

[@roadsideguy5902]

@@silenthillfarms ok cool thanks for letting me know. Much appreciated.

[@roadsideguy5902]

@@silenthillfarms yeah no problem and thanks for letting me know the other info I needed. I will do the plugs and filter this weekend. Thanks again.

[@Steoprhba]

does anyone know if the Z335E can take mulching blades?

[@roadsideguy5902]

Yes

[@gailjohnson6670]

I have the Z540M with the Kawasaki engine. The oil hose is shorter with a opening directly below it. Blocking behind your rear wheels for safety The chair lift doesnot look safe. A chain hoist would be a good for safety. Engine oil /filter,air cleaner needs to be changed every 50 hts. Sparks plugs, fuel filter, tracking every 100 hrs. Every 200hrs valve checkrĝ

[@cwytonweb]

I strongly urge anyone with a multiblade deck to remove it from the tractor when servicing the mower. It takes a little extra time but it gives you a chance to fully inspect the components and deck structure for hairline cracks, rust spots, and lets you see how the welds are holding up. A lot more mowers are junked due to rusted out decks than blown up engines.

[@nastynate8687]

Chair? That’s safety at its finest

[@roadsideguy5902]

Yeah no doubt lol

[@DavidHernandez-ue4fz]

@@roadsideguy5902 one question,what's the lower you mow the grass,I have the same mower like your(less than year old) but when tried to mow less than 2 inch high (1/3/4 or 1 1/2 high)the belt come off it self. I had many others brands before this JD (craftsman,gravely,husqvarna) and never had any issues trying to mowing less than 2 inch high....any suggestions please.

[@theapocilip]

Too much trust in that dollar store folding chair

[@roadsideguy5902]

Indeed hahahahahha

[@wa4aos]

That chair is a cheap piece of junk. It will collapse easily and hurt you or worse. PLEASE get something more substantial,

[@roadsideguy5902]

It's not cheap I paid $5 for it 🤣 Thanks for caring. I do dumb shiii all the time. I would stop, but I'm an idiot 🙃 Thanks for watching.

[@boonemcpheeters996]

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