ZT-5400 Trans Axle Hydro Oil Change

This is a how to video on changing the hydro oil on a Ferris IS-3200Z.
We give you a step by step look at the process.

[@BA-xj9ew]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

No problem 😉👍thanks for commenting 😏☝️

[@bigugly1911]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I've got an IS3200Z I'm about to do this on. Helps a lot!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@H0kieJoe]

That hydro oil looked clean!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Yo!! I thought those were sound effects & not the actual sounds of the oil. It was too funny!! Great video as always Bud. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Yeah that was some funny sounds lol... Thanks man you too!

[@ArkansasDawgFan]

I appreciate these kind of how to videos buddy thank you sir👍

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

You are welcome 😉👍thanks for watching

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Yo Will, I've been tellin him this for over a year. His how to videos are great!! Hoping all is well, guys. Dirty Jersey out!!

[@upscalelawncaremonroe408]

Nice job Homie that's pretty good man!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks Johnny 👊

[@KF1]

Good camera work. I don't have a hydro anything yet but enjoyed the video anyway.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

LOL thanks for watching!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That wasn't bad to do! My SCAG is in the shop now! Had a hydro leak and I let them do some other maintenance! Have a good one and I hope it drys up soon for you and us! lol

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Yes sir, we finally had a break in the rain. We are having Hydro leak issues on our stander right now. Have a good one John!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I hope you find it and get it fixed up!!

[@TheProCut17]

yes, new Crazy J's. nicely done 👍

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks

[@TheProCut17]

@@JsCrazyCutzLLC 👍

[@g.d.7629]

I still have another snapper pro s200 w 27 kohler 61in cut. Nice and simple. This 37hp shud have just had more oil with screw on filter.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@BillnUSA]

Thank you your video was a really big help 👍

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Awesome! That's what I like to hear😎👍

[@JohnnyMow]

Man ur set up is nice.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks bud 😎

[@Helmarasmr]

Nice video! Happy Sunday:)

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thank you! You too!

[@TheHomeownersHandymen]

Awesome job very informative!!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks man 😎

[@procutlawncare4782]

Good video! 👍👊

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks y'all 😉

[@tonyslawncare]

Good stuff buddy

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks tony!

[@ArkansasDawgFan]

That sounds wrong part was hilarious!!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Yeah! We got a few chuckles editing that part 😉🤣

[@JohnnyMow]

That sound was the best part of the video😂😂😂

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

@@JohnnyMow 🤣😀

[@ronstopfer2315]

Great video! What make/model of jack is that?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks, that jack came from HomeDepot.com. It was about $600 shipped. It sooooo ridiculously heavy . It stopped working for me after a couple of years and I gave it away. I didn't really like it 🤷 I now use a similar style jack but, it's aluminum from Harbor Freight ($200) I prefer it 😏☝️

[@JoeMal-qy3jt]

at about 20 minutes into the video he re-engages the hydros (a 1/4 turn with screwdriver) however it was not shown when he first dis-engaged the hypdos. Is dis-engaging the hydros necessary to change the filters and replace the oil?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

I show myself dis engaging the hydro's at the 11:03 minute mark . I know people who skip this part of the procedure but, I've always done it this way for years and that is supposed to be the proper procedure according to the service manual 🤷

[@g.d.7629]

I recommend driving one of these before you buy. The hydros are stiff till they warm up too my wife complains about that.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@shanepipkin4041]

they are but my 930 deere have tuff torq they are much smoother

[@bretforfar6582]

Thanks for video 👍. Have you done hydros on your z3x? I don’t see any good way to get to the vent bolts on top of the trans axles.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for watching! I don't have a Z3X. I've got a Z2 and yes it is very difficult to get to the bolt for vent at the top. I haven't had the chance to change my hydro oil in my Z2 yet.

[@muchogracious1557]

Do u prefer the is3200 vs the isx3200? All those adjustable rods on the isx's seem like a headache waiting to happen. Enjoy the videos.👍

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

I wish I had the new ISX3200 😉 I drove it at the GIE last fall and it was awesome !Thanks for watching

[@georgecook1374]

Hey brother quick unrelated question. how do you release the hydros to be able to push the mower? I am sure its something stupid I am just not seeing under there.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

They have a round flat headed screw at the bottom towards the front. Your gonna need to turn that screw one 1/4 turn to release the hydro's. I usually reach across the mower with a screwdriver to release the hydro's, for example: if I wanted to release the the left side, I would kneel down on the right side of the mower deck and reach across with a screw driver.

[@timd5597]

Thanks...I have same mower have you noticed uneven tire wear on your last video when you changed tires?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Yes actually, Our tires wore more on the inside after about 500 hrs on our first pair. We dismounted them and rotated the tires to where the worn side was on the outside.

[@timd5597]

Same here.

[@g.d.7629]

Special place in Hell for this whole setup!!!!!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@kimsac1]

❤️👍👍👍

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks Kim! How y'all makin it over there?

[@kimsac1]

J's Crazy Cutz, LLC we are doing good . Setting down and watching TV . I hope y’all are doing good to my friend. Be safe .

[@chevymudding01]

👍🏼

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@JohnnyMow]

Why did you release the hydros?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

That's how I purge the air that might be present in the lines. Some people skip that step but , I do it because, that's the way I was taught 🤷‍♂️

[@shanepipkin4041]

does 4400 hold the same as the 5400?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

🤔mm I'm not sure?

[@marcussullivan2779]

What size socket for filter

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

1 1/8" socket

[@marcussullivan2779]

I’m doing zt5400 on a toro 4000 series and the vent plug is impossible to get too. I’m having trouble getting the new oil to run down from expansion tank . Thanks

[@fastlanecreations122]

Lol run cheap oil in the most important expensive part on the machine 😮

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

@@fastlanecreations122 Lol 😂 I'll have you know it only $5k to replace those hydro's and $7k to replace the engine.Ask me how I know? 🤔 The engine just failed a month ago at 7 years old (2200 hours ) and I use EXSPENSIVE synthetic oil for my engines because, that's what they recommend. However, the hydro's never had a lick of trouble (knock on wood) Ferris recommends a 20w50 regular conventional oil for the Hydro Gear pumps. So that is what I have always used for years 🤷

[@g.d.7629]

My snapper pro 500 hr oil change has about 8 hrs on it oil already looks blackish. Wish I had known hydros were a bitch too. Mower is very powerful but Im getting rid of it. Oil filter$40+ 15w50 synthetic oil F that noise.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@g.d.7629]

And dont buy the 500 hr oil change!!! Thats my ho but I turned wrenches about 40 yrs.Its a total waste and a selling point.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Thanks for watching and commenting