Kubota ZD331 Spring Maintenance

[@trainloader9012]

I bought the same mower last summer with 780 hours on it. As you say, incredible machine. I have an electrical issue with one of the safety switches that won’t let it crank I’m trying to troubleshoot. Hopefully I get it fixed in time to mow. 😊 This was the second video I’ve watched of yours. Thank you for using your gifts and talents to share your faith with others.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks and I appreciate you supporting the channel and for the encouragement. Electrical issues is my weakness. I just can't figure those things out a lot of the time. Hope you can get it going. God Bless and glad you are enjoying the messages... Sam

[@tristardiggin]

@leonardomigot4040 Thanks! ⭐️

[@lakebuster]

I bought my ZD331 new in 2009 and with maintenance as you do it is still going strong after 15 years and 560 hours. I cut around 6 acres around the house the fairway and bush hog the other 10 about once a month. But those fuel filters are a bigger to change out. Thanks for the scripture, this made me instantly subscribe.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks, I appreciate you watching and subscribing! 😀 I agree about the mower, I really like mine as well. I do wish they had made the fuel filters more accessible. Glad you enjoyed the message! God Bless, Sam

[@mikec8519]

Diesel reminds me of my dog Winston that I had for 14 years. You crank it up, he was on it or in it. One man paid for our eternal life by shedding his precious blood.

[@tristardiggin]

A good dog is hard to beat. Yes, Jesus paid it all!!! So thankful for His sacrifice that gives us eternal life...

[@johnmorris6938]

Great help on ZD Kabota. Thank you. But mostly for your love for Jesus. Keep it up my Brother. See you one day when Jesus return for you and I. God Bless!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks John! Appreciate the encouragement. And yes, that will be a GREAT DAY! Thanks watching and commenting to help the channel. God Bless, Sam

[@theopneustos3712]

I'm looking at buying a ZD331 in a few hours. Thank you for sharing the gospel with us.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey David, thank you and I’m glad you enjoyed the message! 😀 The 331 will make you a great mower. Mine is still going strong…

[@mikekopie9897]

Just bought a ZD331 and your fuel filter tips were a major help, just subscribed! Thank you..

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Mike I appreciate you subscribing! Glad it helped. I wonder if Kubota could have made those a little harder to get to! 🤔 😳😁 Thanks, Sam

[@wdwtx2.0]

Good maintenance video. Be bold in the faith.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks and glad you enjoyed it!😀 God Bless

[@ledirtworks8403]

Well Done 👍🏻. Good maintenance goes a long way . Thanks for the videos . Happy Easter.!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! Maintenance is the life of any piece of equipment, that is for sure. Hope your family had a blessed Easter 🐣 Day. Sam

[@fishermanii4137]

Outstanding message. It's the truth, I like the following verses, Col 1: 15-18.

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir, thanks and those are great verses too. I made a note of them and will use them in a future video...

[@kevindesha2959]

I’ve never seen a scissoring front axle. That’s pretty neat!!

[@tristardiggin]

Yep, very handy to get under the mower. How you liking your new rig? Better than the zero turn?

[@kevindesha2959]

@@tristardiggin Absolutely! It’s so much more stable and the 4wd keeps it planted in the ground; even with a wet hill!😳

[@benniebarrow348]

I got a 331 and love it . I whoop on it hard with thick materials and small brush at times . It’s like an old timex watch . “Takes a lick’n and keeps on tick’n”. Very heavy , lots of diesel torque and with basic maintenance it hangs with me . Great machine .

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Bennie, I’m with you on that. The 331 is a real machine for sure. Really like it…

[@benniebarrow348]

@@tristardiggin yes , I had a “bush hog” zero turn with a 25 HP Kawasaki some years back and it was pretty close to the 331 . I ended up selling to an older gentleman who mowed with it for 3 more years until he just wore it out . I think one has to be leary of the big box store brands . Those are just not the same . Seem to be light and flimsy .

[@tristardiggin]

@benniebarrow348 yes, I’m with you on that…

[@martinkouprie5720]

Thanks so much for making this video! It’s helped with my 331 fuel filter changes. Cheers.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Martin, glad it helped and thanks for watching…😀

[@waltflansburg5608]

Helpful video and thank you for the the message at the end.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Walt. I am glad the video was helpful and that you enjoyed the message...😁 God Bless, Sam

[@steviegene4006]

Great video! GOD BLESS

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Stevie, I appreciate that! God Bless, Sam

[@spencer6764]

Sam, you said you were no Mechanic looks like you did a Awesome job to me 👍 wow what a Awesome mower. I got a John deere riding lawn tractor some day hope to get a zero turn but it is a lot better than a push mower. Have you ever seen the Mojack EZ I bought one for changing blades very safe and fits a lot of mowers. Sam have you tried to back your mower up on car ramps and then raise the front and use some jack stands? Just a thought. Thanks Brother 👍 for Everything you do on a daily basis and for the Messages. Safe travels for you and your family. Hope you didn't get into trouble with the BOSS. LOL TAKE CARE BROTHER AND HAPPY EASTER

[@tristardiggin]

I stay in trouble with the Boss! Haven't seen the Mojack. Will look that up. I've tried alot of things some safe and some not so safe. As I get older I choose and prefer the safer way! 😜 Zero turns are great except for wet areas and slopes. They preform poorly on both of those areas. Thanks for the encouragement and faithfulness to watch and comment...

[@toddlarson6649]

Also mower deck gearbox lube change every 150 hrs. And grease fittings 40 hrs

[@tristardiggin]

Good info, thanks ...

[@davidgray4599]

Also pin both front wheels before starting to crank up the front end. Front end will raise higher & keep the other wheel from getting into the platform & causing damage.

[@tristardiggin]

Ok thanks I will try that...

[@johnprue]

👍 Happy Easter Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Worked that time! Thanks John and Have a Happy And Blessed Easter as well....

[@jasongrigsby2017]

Happy Easter!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jason. Have a Happy And Blessed Easter as well!!!

[@davidgray4599]

I've owned a ZD331 for years fuel from both tanks goes through both fuel filters. fuel filters are NOT fun to change. Install an inline filter before the Kubota fuel filters easy to do. Wix 33972 or Napa 3972. Very inexpensive insurance!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for the info. I appreciate the tips I get from folks watching the videos. Happy Easter, Sam

[@ditchdigger2]

I make the “easy” but responsible decision every spring too. Glyphosate is bad news. Impacts and racket wrenches are my grabs after soaking (penetrating lube) on weathered bolts. Hard for me to suggest an idea to a man I look up to. My wife thinks it’s hilarious that I nose in with both you and Chris (letsdig18) after digging all day. Happy to report she enjoys the videos too.

[@tristardiggin]

Funny you say that because when I finished I thought why didn't I use the impact driver and zip those off and on. I will take any suggestions you have. Glad yall enjoy the videos and I do the same thing. Work all day, edit videos and watch dirt work on KZbin. Watching Chris with 571,000 subscribers and watching Tristar Diggin' is like watching a pro football team and a peewee football team🤪😁. It is mind boggling to see a channel have so many subscribers. Diesel Creek is killing it too, at 411,000 subs. WOW!!!

[@danasmith3747]

Sam , First of all Love how you use your videos to work in message about Jesus. I ALSO HAVE SAME MOWER EMISSIONS laws in California are why they discontinued this mower, and my biggest maintenance issue is also the fuel filter system, I remove the bracket since I’ve had it still flustered. My problem I’m looking for some way to make height adjustment control knob easier to turn any suggestions?

[@tristardiggin]

Funny you say that 🤣! I would like to know how to make it turn easier too🤪. I thought maybe it was just mine that was that way. When it was new it turned real easy. Now it's aggravating. I have soaked it with PB Blaster numerous times and doesn't help much.

[@tristardiggin]

And I'm glad you liked the message. I do that in pretty much all of the videos. So, thanks for watching and commenting...

[@davidgray4599]

Oscillating front axle is wonderful. All 4 wheels "SHOULD" ALWAYS be on the ground. Everyone please check out the standard maintenance jack it is always with you. NO TOOLS REQUIRED ! REASON ENOUGH TO BUY A KUBOTA.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, I love that part and especially the built in jack. Makes life easier for sure. Thanks, Sam

[@Fubared247]

At 16:50. What is that piece. A pump? I just scored one of these from a scrap pile and it’s missing a few parts. Those fuel filters and that piece are in the missing list now thanks to your video.

[@tristardiggin]

I went back and looked at the video and I’m not real sure what that silver thing is. Hope you get it running good… Thanks

[@Fubared247]

I got looking into it. And yes that is a fuel pump that supplies the injection pump with pressure. If you have a no start issue. Check that first. I installed one and this engine fires right up. It’s a shame they scrapped this machine after they couldn’t figure out the no start they started stealing about $2000 (Canadian) in parts. It’s still a win for me. This machine with these hours is going for 12k here in Ontario.

[@tristardiggin]

@Fubared247 wow! That is a sweet deal! Glad you came across that, great find for sure…

[@jerrywaters4814]

You picked your filters on the way. Just supposed to hand tighten then a quarter-turn

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks...👍

[@wyattslawnmaintenance5456]

When you turn your key does the glow plugs not come on until you crank it? I just bought one and the light doesn’t come on until you are cranking it. I watched close while you started yours and didn’t see them pre heat before you cranked either

[@tristardiggin]

They don’t when you turn the key on but if you twist key just a bit before it engages the starter the glow plugs will kick in. Hold that position for a few seconds and then twist further to engage the starter. Hope that makes sense…

[@wyattslawnmaintenance5456]

@@tristardiggin makes sense. That’s how everything I’ve been around has been. The light on mine won’t come on until I turn it far enough it engages the starter. Guess I have a problem to look into. Thanks!

[@campbellroberts9047]

Amen Brother!

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir, thanks...

[@Daniel-dp5gi]

Awful lotta gruntin goin on under that mower😂

[@tristardiggin]

You, guess that increases the grip strength…🤣🤣🤣

[@Daniel-dp5gi]

​@tristardiggin do you still have the mower? How has it been? I want one bad but heard today they head head cracking problems?

[@tristardiggin]

@Daniel-dp5gi I still have it. It has been a great mower and I have had no problems at all with it. I have had it for around 8 or so years…

[@jamesbreault5762]

Interesting 👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks

[@jamesbreault5762]

Is your pup a border collie?

[@tristardiggin]

Australian Shepherd. Probably the smartest dog I have ever had. It's like he understands what your saying...

[@Hillsidelanscapemanagement]

​@@tristardigginwe have a mini Aussie. She's twelve now but still active. On top of her intelligence, she's the most empathetic dog I've ever seen. She mirrors emotion in a scary way. Great video. Do you still have this mower? How's it holding up for you?

[@tristardiggin]

@Hillsidelanscapemanagement right, they are very smart dogs. Diesel is very aware of emotions as well. I do still have the mower and it is a great mower… Thanks, Sam

[@keithmarshall2129]

This: Channelock oil filter wrench

[@tristardiggin]

Right, good idea 👍… Sam

[@jerrywaters4814]

Are you the same one that does dozer work.

[@tristardiggin]

Yes

[@vinnyl.3931]

How many hours do you have on your 331

[@tristardiggin]

Has around 348 hours on it. Been a great mower for sure.

[@vinnyl.3931]

I have a 331 with 9500 hours on it, still runs wonderfully

[@tristardiggin]

@@vinnyl.3931 WOW! That is encouraging to know. You have definitely got your money out of that one. Guessing you do commercial mowing?

[@Hillsidelanscapemanagement]

​@@vinnyl.3931 That's amazing. You obviously take good care of it

[@KenUDGP]

14:45 changing fuel filters

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for watching and commenting...