Hustler Hydro oil change Fastrak with Kawasaki v twin motor and 54" deck

[@LostinmyAmazingness]

I write the hours/mileage and the date on the filters when it’s changed. Video was helpful. Made it look much easier than a lot of people show getting those fill plugs out.

[@markrodan6819]

Hey Michael- Changing Hydro oil tomorrow. Today on the boat, Buddy! Thanks for the mower help and suggestion to GO HAVE FUN! Adios, Amigo Mark in Michigan (81 degress on 10/01/23) Chganging

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Right on!

[@bobbynix965]

Great video. Thanks for the step by step instructions. My Hustler is past due for the 100 hr maintenance. Bought it used, so no owners manual. I absolutely love this zero turn.

[@mrc1737]

You can always download a manual for your specific model, make, etc. Hustler mower….online.

[@carrollperry4878]

Thanks Michael, you made a great video on changing the hydro oil and filter. Thank you

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Very welcome

[@1toolaholic]

bought my fastrax SD in 2008. commercial use for 7 years. use synthetic oil in engine and drive motors. still using it for myself and my grandson is using it to mow neighbors yards to save up for his first truck. it still has the original battery by the way. take care of your tools and they will take care of you.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

They absolutely will, thanks for watching.

[@doddgarger6806]

We have one from the same era fastrak 52 Honda 20 indestructible mower I try to tell people and they always seem to ignore my advice, it's definitely their loss

[@shanewhittemore]

Good Stuff Michael!! I am purchasing a Hustler X-One this week and I wanted to get a head start on maintenance. You made it look easy. Appreciate you taking the time to explain hows and the whys.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

You are more than welcome, glad it helped.

[@simmoore6453]

I'm getting ready to service my Fastrac this weekend, thanks for the help. I was nervous about it.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad I could help

[@jbunchbball]

Hey thanks for the amazing tutorial. Might sound lame but I drank a cold beer and sharpened my spare set of blades today. Have a good one!

[@mrc1737]

Good that you write down the hours, date, etc. when changing the filters, fluid, etc. because that is what I do myself. 👍 Though if you read the manufacturer’s owners/user Hustler manual, it states that the initial Hydraulic Fluid should be changed in the first 75 hours or 1 year whichever comes first…after that then it’s every 200 hours or every 2 years….whichever comes first.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

That's if you use the factory fluid, I use the full synthetic stuff and you can go much longer according to my Hustler dealer that I purchased it from.

[@mrc1737]

Hmm 🤔 Exactly what brand, manufacturer, etc. of fully synthetic fluid do you use? What about the filters used?…same brand, different, etc.? Also how long have you been using fully synthetic fluid?…..How much longer, time wise, are you talking about?….more than 2 years?….3 years?….4 years?.…etc. Thanks for posting!👍

[@gailseaboch8347]

Thanks for the video, going to do the 75 hour break-in change soon. Very informative... thanks

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped

[@davekana8388]

Cool, 75 hours break in change. That’s what I was going to ask!

[@keithhowarth3376]

Hey Michael, thanks for the lesson. Easy to follow, I just need a filter wrench.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad to help

[@keithhowarth3376]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina I did the oil change last Wednesday. With my new filter wrench! The mechanic in the mower shop said nip the new oil filters another half turn "to be sure".

[@6.8SuperDutyDriver]

Good show! I just change the engine and hydro oil and filters on my Ferris last weekend.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching

[@themillers2321]

Thanks! About to change my fluid this week and you made it look easy!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped!

[@stevanrose7439]

Just got a ariens mower with the same rear drive. And had to replace the drive belt. Wasn’t to bad of a task. Going to replace the oil in it soon. I was wondering if it had those plugs. And you answered my question thank you. Another great video thanks for posting.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Right on, thanks for watching

[@kenokelley9395]

Great video. Thank you. I have a 2015 Fastrak per the first two digits of the serial number. The plug on the transmission on mine requires an allen wrench to remove it and not a regular wrench. Just wanted people to know not everything is exactly like the video. Yours may have a variation.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for sharing

[@mrc1737]

Yes my Hustler Raptor Flip-Up has regular box wrench style nuts for the plugs and only 1 Hydraulic Reservoir exposed right behind the left side of the seat…..though on my neighbors Hustler Fastrack SD his has the allen wrench style plugs and 1 Hydraulic Reservoir under the seat…..so yes there are slight differences but basically the same concept on changing the Hydraulic Fluid.

[@gundog57]

Thank you Michael. Great step by step instruction. One of my reservoir caps went bad and I think my fluid level is low. Hard for me to see. Can I just top off to cold fill level?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

you should be able to. Thanks for watching

[@cajun1253]

Good video and very concise explanation. Thank you for that my man.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching

[@richardcranium5839]

always good to put a wrench on the mounting bolts while you are down there. they will work loose.

[@donhickman9345]

Great info! Thanks. Getting ready to change mine in my fast trax. Also going full synthetic.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped

[@johngamble1203]

Great video I may try this myself,it's due.Plus mine is pulling to the left.I own fastrak sd 2014,54 cut, bought brand new and I would not trade any other brand for it, thanks for video,made it look easy.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Go for it!

[@21stbball]

Great video to the point. I've had mine for 4 years 550 hours no problems. Mow several yards. Looked up how to change hydraulic oil your video popped up glad it did, looks simple enough thank you.

[@bryancunningham1095]

The adjustment for each wheel in case your mower is pulling to the left is pretty easy, search a u-tube video to see how to do it, I think maxs garage u-tuber has a video for this.

[@ruperthowell6592]

Good job. I feel confident about doing this myself now.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Excellent, thanks for watching

[@DanielGIROD]

bravo et merci belle philosophie un nouveau propriétaire de raptor54x

[@Itsjusttim365]

Great video man thanks a bunch. Now I feel comfortable doing mine this weekend.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad I could help

[@richardf9137]

Excellent job of sharing, with Great Video and Explaining the process!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you liked it!

[@daveautsolief9312]

Bought me a new fast track mower today. Love it!! Thanks Great video

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Good choice!, I really like ours.

[@elknrut]

I have one that is lower. Cap says don't top off see manual? Can't find any seal leaks anywhere. Can I just add to the reservoir?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Watch the level, don't overfill, when the oil gets hot it expands a great deal, Thanks for watching

[@b_rad5678]

I've got same mower, planning on doing this service tomorrow. Thanks good video!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad I could help

[@bigdbassn4489]

Thanks for posting. Did you put the drain plugs back in the top of each pump prior to bleeding the system? Thanks!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

yes I did

[@bigdbassn4489]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Great, thank you for your reply!

[@eobardthawne6962]

Thank you. Helped on my fasttrak sdx.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Great, thanks for watching

[@Intwodeep902]

Great video what size is that oil wrench? Will it also fit the oil filter? also, did you put the plug back in before you bled the lines?

[@TonyLeadbetter]

Thanks mate, very helpful. I love your shirts!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching

[@rotoclip3427]

hustlers,damn good machines.love my 60 inche.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Right on

[@PabloGarcia-mp5pf]

Great video man 👍, I have the exact same mower. I’m do for an oil change on my transmissions

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Right on

[@thenate243]

Great video. Very helpful. Can you show how you jacked the mower up?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I just ran it up on car ramps

[@ndusrnm]

Cheater! Lol

[@21stbball]

You said you backed it up on ramps how did you get wheels to spin when bleeding the lines? I thought the tires where on the ramps.

[@snaggletooth14]

Hello Michael, I changed my filters and oil today and the business I bought the parts from gave me 20W 50 four cycle motor oil, not hydraulic oil…I’m guessing that is not the right oil, as the mower won’t budge….Please give me your thoughts on this.

[@gfoust69]

if you look at the manual for the newer Hustlers, they state to use 20w 50 in the hydrostatic transmissions

[@willis2626]

Good job Mike

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks and thank you for watching

[@rogerrowell6309]

THANKS AND I AM GUESSING THAT ITS THE SAME FOR THE KOHLER FAST TRACK

[@ryanwalsh5305]

I need that filter wrench

[@mlj252]

Can i get a part id or number on oil filter wrench thanks nice video! And whem you purge the air out do you leave the caps screwed on the resivours or have them cracked? thanks ahead

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

amzn.to/2YGpBGl here is a link to the wrench

[@mlj252]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina how about the purge question resivours cracked or caps tight

[@raymondzawalick9355]

Awesome,thank you Mike👍

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

You are welcome!

[@bamsg1]

Hi Michael, thanks for the video. Are the reservoirs at the same height as the oil level/top plug in the drives? So when it starts running out the top hole on the drive the level in the reservoir should be on the mark?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I don't believe that is correct. What did I do in the video. I may have to rewatch my video again.

[@oryanhill4647]

Awesome video sir! Have the Big dog stout same process!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Right on

[@rogercarter3656]

Y Michael your video was great help appreciate it

[@JRTLUVR1]

Excellent Video. Should've said what size wrench for fill plugs. And did this take two days to do, I see you had two different shirts on in video? But Thanks for the Video My mower is just like it only a 60" cut.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Some days I run out of time and some times you just have to have a costume change, LOL

[@GeneBerry-dk9ss]

Good job

[@K9388-n3z]

Well done video

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you.

[@davekana8388]

Liked and subscribed, thanks, Dave!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Welcome aboard!

[@davekana8388]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina 😎

[@carolsieuburke8806]

Tks sure made it easy to understand and mow i think i can do it.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you liked it.

[@shaneking4549]

Great Video!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@charlesrose7212]

Thanks. Very helpful!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it was helpful!

[@K9388-n3z]

You really help me out brother. Thanks

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad the video helped.

[@davidlee8240]

Great video Michael, I liked the oil filter wrench, not seen this version before. Do you prefer this over a strap wrench?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

They both have their place. I use this style 99% of the time.

[@robertthibodeaux4435]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina link to the filter wrench you used please sir! Thx!

[@mickfromaustralia1762]

Thanks 👍

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

You are welcome and thanks for watching.

[@Francolandscaping735]

Tanks

[@rikardogurrutxaga4408]

En castellano

[@jamesives3508]

Is it actually necessary to change the gear oil on a hustler zero turn if so just how often. Because the gear oil coming out of this mower doesn’t even look dirty Motor oil I understand

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

you don't want it to look dirty, that can cause premature wear, follow the manual for the hours and change off all oils.

[@samnmee66]

75 hrs initial change then every 100 hrs. per manual

[@Scratchandwin585]

Hello everyone. I'm changing the hydraulic fluid. Just pour some in. But the fluid is not going down. How long does it take for the fluid to go all the way down. I figured it out. I'm the moron that didn't removed the 2 bolts underneath lmao😅

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

LOL, it happens, thanks for watching

[@joshshaffer2916]

What 2 bolts are you speaking of?