How to Remove Mower Deck John Deere Z335

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@ejreading Ай бұрын

Thanks! I bought an old Z235 (2014 with only 160 hours) with the same setup. Watching your video helped with the blade change as I’d not done this having only owned the mower for a short time. Appreciated!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment! Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

@66lwmorgan 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video, shows exactly what he is saying instead of just saying you need to do this and this but not showing the step. You make this job look really easy, thank you for sharing.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. I have done this procedure many, many times so I get fairly good at it! :) Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated.

@safcollectibles8423 2 ай бұрын

Took too long to find out how to replace the belt until I found this video. Thank you

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Ай бұрын

I'm glad you found this video and hope all went well. Thank you for the kind comment! Please give this video a like and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated!

@michaelhaines4429 Жыл бұрын

Great instructional video for all of us non-mechanics. I wrestled with my deck to change blades and install the mulch kit … but now I know the better way to do this. I also appreciate the video on you channel for greasing the spindles. If it’s true the unit ships without grease, and there’s no prep, it’s no wonder those bearings wear prematurely.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, I’m glad my videos are helping you! Thank you for watching and the kind comment:)

@robertbowling8393 5 ай бұрын

Very instructive and thorough demo. I've pretty much owned and used John Deere lawn tractors and mowers all of my adult life ... Grand-dad was an old school farmer throughout the 30' thru the early 80s, and he bought everything JD, so I naturally followed I his footsteps. I used mowers from the old 110s, 112s, and moved up to the 210s-212s .... and finally to the 318s, and have 3 total bc I love that model so much ... snow removal etc. I love the power steering and hydraulics, but no🎉w I'm in town and mowing less, so purchased a ZTrack 345R a couple of seasons ago. Basically, all decks hang pretty much under the power unit, but hookup is a little different from the steering wheel models to stick-steer. Your video certainly shows some pointers that make removal/hookup much easier! So thank you for offering it! I'm older now, with the back and hip issues that age often brings! Lol ... Thnx again, and Blessings to you. P.S. I did want to come back and make a suggestion ... After reinstalling the 42" deck on my Z345R, it occurred to me that I didn't mention that when re-installing the deck, I have a tapered Craftsman pry gar that I use as a drift pin/bar in aligning the lift arms, which makes that portion of re-installion much easier. Stay safe and well ..... Thanks again.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 5 ай бұрын

The John Deere 318 with the Onan engine and power steering was one of my most like machines that could do it all!! I'm glad my video helped you out! Thank you for sharing and the kind comment.

@GregG628 Жыл бұрын

Dude. Your my go to guy on my Z335. As I said in another post I just bought one with just under a 100 hours on it and it's like brand new. It was treated well. And also like I said going from my Craftsman 46 inch tractor style which I really liked, I love the Z335. And honestly the deck appears to be much easier to take off on the Z335 than it was on the Craftsman. I wish you had one of those tip things $42 or $5 or whatever, because I would donate. You've helped me tremendously over the last couple of weeks watching your videos on the Z335. I did get all the paperwork instructions and video on this mower, but right after I brought at home I had to take my truck to the shop to have some work done to it and I left that stuff in there. I just have a couple of questions and I was glad to see that 1 of the things is exactly the same on your mower. On the left side of the mower deck as you are sitting on the mower, there's a little tower with a bunch of holes in it. I thought maybe I was missing something, but yours is exactly the same way. What is that?. Also on the right side as you are sitting on the mower there is a handle that moves what looks kind of like a mulching thing. Initially that's what I thought it was but actually it doesn't close all the way, So I'm thinking that that is for when you drop your deck and hook the hose to it. And do the clean out. It looks like yours also has that same handle. One more question, do you recommend using the hose apparatus for the internet clean out?. Thank you so much for taking the time. 💪😎

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

The metal tab on the mower deck with the holes is a bump stop. It will not allow the mower deck to raise any higher if you over adjust the mower deck height. The second question, yes it is a mulching cover and if properly working should close off the side dish charge so you can mulch and open so it will let grass out when not mulching. The third question. I do not recommend using the wash port on the side of the mower deck or even washing your machine. If you want to keep your mower deck bearings from going bad, always keep the bearings fully greased and try never to wash your machine. Just use a hand held blower every time your finished mowing to keep debris from accumulating.

@GregG628 Жыл бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Thank you for all your help, and I did buy a leaf blower right after I bought the John Deere. Honestly, I don't know how I've lived without a leaf blower all these years!! Seriously!! I won't use water, I'll Jack it up and get into there and clean out underneath. There may be something obstructing the mulch sliding cover. Thank you so much for answering my questions and taking the time 💪👍😎

@randomwarzoneclips4904 4 ай бұрын

Great video, I loved all the little tips and tricks and how you talked through the project like a real person not an instruction manual.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 4 ай бұрын

Im glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment!

@mikewalinskas2016 7 ай бұрын

Your video was very helpful. Watched it prior to removing the 54 inch Accel Deep deck from my Z515e ZTrak. While some of the pin locations and the lift mechanism were slightly different from those on the Z335 on your video it was close enough serve as a nice guide. The 3/8 drive extension to release the belt was very helpful. Hardest part, frankly, was moving the heavy 54 inch deck in and out after it was disconnected.

@SgtMantis Жыл бұрын

Don't take food from a skinny Chef, and don't take lawnmower advice from a mechanic with two hands. Thanks for the info dude. Helped a lot.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

LOL:) I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

@deancarder5829 Жыл бұрын

A carpenter's clamp works great for holding the belt on the clutch while reinstalling the belt on the pulleys. Great job. Great video, as always.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Hi Dean, good tip. Thanks for sharing, watching and the kind comment.

@Phens Жыл бұрын

Going to do this today. Feel comfortable to do this and install my mulching kit because of you. Strong work!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Just take your time and you will be fine. Let me know how you make out! Thank you for watching and for commenting as it does help my channel grow!

@michaelfarris2556 Жыл бұрын

Keep them coming. Winter is here, and it's time to jump-start a new season. Never have seen those clips before I would have destroyed it.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, I have only seen that clip on a few machines. Not at all popular.

@JimBroFTW 22 күн бұрын

Genuinely so thankful for the level of detail and instruction in this video. Thank you!!! :)

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 22 күн бұрын

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@JimBroFTW 22 күн бұрын

@@JohnsonsSmallEngineswill do! Is there a trick to get the belt off of the middle wheel that has a little black piece

@4lbertoZ4val4 6 ай бұрын

Great video sir. About to service my z375R. I appreciate the thorough instructions.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 6 ай бұрын

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

@karlkovach8647 5 ай бұрын

I have this exact same mower and your video provided me with some much needed and detailed information. Thank you very much.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 5 ай бұрын

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@miken5442 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video with clear, easy to follow instructions.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, I’m glad it was helpful and thank you for the kind comment. Please give this video a like, subscribe if you haven't yet and share my channel to help it grow. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for watching.

@johnlahrman9447 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Using the 3/8" hole to release the spring is genius man! Here is an idea to share with you on that if you have not heard it from others. I followed your lead, but I bought a 3/8" to 1/2" adapter and just put that on my 3' breaker bar that is 1/2" drive. Works fantastic, is long enough to reach all the way out for easy access. Your pipe works great too, but I did not have one. Anyway, loved the video and made my first deck removal a piece of cake! Oh, one last suggestion. When the deck is free, I just release the back two wheels and roll the front wheels to the left (spin the mower left) and the deck come right out. No dragging the deck across the surface. Have a great day!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

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@demetriuswilliams465 3 ай бұрын

I learned so much watching this video I am so confident on removing my deck now thank you so much

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear! Just take your time and you will be fine!

@hacorbin Жыл бұрын

Great instructions and good call on the tension bar idea. 👍🏻

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

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@longhallplayer1124 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. You are very good at creating these instructional videos.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

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@stevenf1953 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say I hope you and yours has a very Merry Christmas!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, and yours as well!

@jimtimberlake4739 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting me squared away. You rock man. I have same. I will be tuning in.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, I’m glad it was helpful. Thank you for the kind comment and for supporting my channel.

@davidlinux Жыл бұрын

I was a fan until I saw the Little's sticker. 😅😅😅 Really good video. Thank you for the help. You obviously have a lot of skill.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Customers have to purchase their machines from somewhere. I just repair I don’t sell and not affiliated with them at all!! I’m glad this video is helpful and thank you for watching!

@maorlie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip for the ratchet to relieve spring tension

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and the kind comment.

@wendy95953 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm a one woman show and this video was great.

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Hi Wendy, I’m glad you were able to your job done with a little help from my video.Thank you for watching and the kind comment:)

@GregG628 Жыл бұрын

Dang voice text, not the internet clean out with the underside clean out, man I need to really read this stuff before I send it LOL, thanks again.. 👍

@MrBmoll5858 Жыл бұрын

Great video, you are very knowledgeable this will help me a lot. Thanks👍

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@douglasrathburn7777 6 ай бұрын

Great walk through, thank you!

@JohnsonsSmallEngines 6 ай бұрын

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@JeffGladish-h6g Ай бұрын

The back of my deck raises but the front is on the ground. What will cause that?

@JohnsonsSmallEngines Ай бұрын

Guessing, clevis pin came out of a deck hanger? Take a look under while someone is sitting on the machine moving the deck up and down. I’m sure you will see something is wrong.