How to remove a John Deer X300 mower deck

[@rvdawg6231]

Hollywood could NOT make a better video. Great skills and talent from the mechanic and camera person.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you! and thanks for watching!

[@rickandjoythompson8102]

One of the best videos I've every viewed on KZbin! The sound, lighting, camera focus and step-by-step shots and explanation is top-notch! Thanks!

[@mommabee3793]

FYI ... the idler pulley arm that tensions the belt has a 3/8" square hole cut into it (hard to see in video). This is where you put a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar to easily relieve tension on the belt. No need to risk pinching fingers taking the belt on or off.

[@johnbetof6537]

Thank you for making this video. After seeing how you remove the deck on the X300 it was easy for me to do it.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@threedawgz]

This video was great! Probably saved me some bucks doing this on my own. Took my time doing the work and using the video as I worked to remove the deck. Sharpened the blades and cleaned the underside of the deck. Runs like a champ, smoother and quieter. Thanks for making this job so easy. Tim K.

[@warrenbartosik6712]

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[@williamkoepsel6287]

I used this video twice and it has helped both times. Thanks very........Bill

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@laurijorgenson6683]

Thank you for your kindness in sharing how to do this. Excellent video!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@jcx2bby]

Man this was great! The lighting especially was great, most mechanic type videos get that part wrong. Thank you for making this.

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[@moci42]

This video is much better than trying to figure out how the deck comes free using the user manual. Thanks for the video. I'll keep it so I can refer back to it.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I agree and glad it was helpful!

[@Somenite]

Thanks for the video. Nice to see it done before taking on the job. For anyone reading this, as said in the video, you don't need to take the tension spring off to get the belt off and on. Based on how dicey that always seemed doing it on my last John Deere where I had no choice because of how the belt ran, I doubt it's worth it messing with the spring. I had no issue just pulling the belt off and then pulling the tension arm when I was threading it back on when reconnecting the deck. With two people it would probably be even easier. Just be careful and wear gloves because I'm sure getting a finger stuck on the belt would not be a pleasant experience.

[@paulnavara7127]

Excellent video. Made it so easy to getting the mower deck off. Thanks for the help!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@jameshester8461]

Does it have hydrostatic PTO

[@philipsondreal6565]

Excellent, practical, quick - great job!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@DonRast-p8k]

Really makes it look easy and simple. Really nice job sir!

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[@johnroland51]

You saved me a bunch of effort. Thank you!

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[@robopam]

Great channel! Lots of info for people that want to learn to operate their equipment to its fullest.

[@roryd2339]

Ty for explaining so well and thorough

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@lp8243]

Awesome video, made taking the deck off a breeze. Just had a new belt put on. It disengaged the PTO almost immediately. Belt is extremely frayed. Any suggestions with the belt coming into contact with the hanger bolts?

[@Seegurke.]

very helpfull video, thank you very much for showing us how it is done!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad this video was helpful. Thank you for the kind comment!

[@ralstonlaney8640]

The video is great thanks it’s helped me out a lot

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Glad it helped

[@davemartin7795]

Awesome video How you loose your hand man ?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Thank you! I was born with only my right hand.

[@brummms2862]

Got to 4:26 and I’m like wtf!? Ohhh More power to you man

[@hydro1581]

Yah I was like what

[@banette36]

A response to this would be muchly appreciated ! Are the bearings in the spindles sealed and would it be wise if they are to take the bearings out take the bottom seal out so I can maintain and grease the bearings so they last longer !?

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

In my opinion, there is no reason to take the covers off of the bearings, They are there for a reason. We at the shop fill the cavity of the blade hub full of grease until you feel it get tight. (meaning it should be full of grease) Then once or twice a year put a few pumps of grease in the keep the cavity full of grease This will keep water and dirt from entering the blade hub. Do not wash the mower deck !!! If you have a hand held blower? just blow off the grass when your finished mowing and scrap under mower deck every now and then. Try not to cut wet grass!

[@banette36]

Muchly appreciated brother thank you

[@roxannecarson2814]

That was very clear. Thank you. 😊

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

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[@eringreen3347]

Thank you sir. This video was very helpful

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Erin, I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@electricamish]

The arm that the spring is attatched to also has a 3/8" square drive in it for a ratchet or breaker bar, you can just turn the arm, remove tension and forego the pinched fingers.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Yes it does, I need to make another video to update it. Good looking out!

[@billthestinker]

excellent information thank you

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!

[@robertmorse8488]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

I’m glad it helped you! Thank you for watching!

[@ShaunPaget]

I got the neighbors x300 and my Cub XT1 ready for the mowing season. It pains me to say the Deere kicks my Cubs ass on pulling the deck.

[@palermofirenze]

Thanks! I now have the courage to try this--I gotta replace spindles.

[@fyrcap962]

That belt and pulley configuration seems overly complicated. Is that a “real” John Deere or a box store mtd rebranding?

[@billlovett4256]

That is a real JD

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

As far as i know, all John Deere lawn tractors are made by John Deere!

[@mommabee3793]

The X300 series are true John Deeres ... not the lower quality box store models.

[@Patman84]

great video man and i am super nit picky. well done.

[@TheChurchInTheHome]

Thanks!

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Your very welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@billlovett4256]

Good video, more JD riding mower content please.

[@371francis]

Thanks a gazillion. Great video.

[@billlovett4256]

That one may even be made by AYP but I'm not 100% sure.

[@Andrettijames]

thx for this sir *tips cap

[@JohnsonsSmallEngines]

Hi Jim, I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment.

[@skirtdevil]

Nice!!!!!!!!

[@JoshuaStranger]

Fantastic. Well done. Thank you.

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