The step-by-step video you provided was excellent! I'm a 57-year-old woman who hasn't changed the oil for my car in over 30 years. But since I can't drive the zero turn to an oil change place, I had to do this on my own. Your step-by-step video made it easy and gave me confidence. My ZT2 is only two and a half years old but with only 34 hours on it. This is the first oil change. I wasn't going to let it go to 100 hours because that would take three more years. Before this mower, I'd used electric mowers and I was concerned I wouldn't be able to keep up with this one. Now I know I can. Thank you!
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad I could help
@jackiehall2192
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a million! This video is a big help for a single woman such as myself. Very helpful and easy to follow.😊
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@coquipr74
Жыл бұрын
Being paying top dollars for service mine (Z71) for 2 years in a row. Now I'm gonna do it on my own. Thanks for the video, brother! Good bless you too!
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Welcome, thanks for watching
@leechan9678
3 ай бұрын
I just bought a zt1 54p and now that I watched your video how to change oil I learned how cleaver your technique thank you
@DIYJIM
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@PaulKuchinski
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. I especially like the cardboard suggestion. Very easy and thorough instructions that anyone could follow .
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@douglasandrie9314
Жыл бұрын
Bought a ZT1 50 (Kawasaki FR691V) last April, 2022.. so im ready to give first oil change etc. Your video was super helpful! Thanks, from Saskatchewan Canada!
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Welcome, glad I’m able to help
@DonnaChevalier-v2h
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so Jim thank you so much. We just bought the Cub Cadet Ultima and we love it. We'll keep in touch. Thanks again. Tom an Donna Chevalier. (from South Carolina)
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom and Donna
@escooper33ify
4 ай бұрын
The 12"×6" piece of cardboard was a nice touch! Would've made such a mess had I skipped that step
@DIYJIM
4 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
@davidcobler5705
11 ай бұрын
Hi Jim; Just want to give a BIG Thank You!! I’ve watched your Cub Cadet videos and what I love about your videos is the thoroughness in which you present your camera views, lighting, the audio content presentation, both on safety and the work itself. All done in good time! You are methodical in every detail!! It’s so much appreciated Jim!! Just a great, great help!!! Thank you and God bless you! I am very happy to be subscribed to your channel!!
@DIYJIM
11 ай бұрын
Awesome thank you very much for subscribing
@rosemaryhowell771
4 ай бұрын
Thank you I am 68 years old widow and I can now do this.
@DIYJIM
4 ай бұрын
Welcome
@ghostz61987
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the clear and concise guide. I needed a refresher!
@DIYJIM
5 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@KervinCharles-l1x
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. This will be my first time changing the oil in my cub cadet since I purchased it.
@DIYJIM
8 ай бұрын
Welcome hope it helps
@frankwilliamsjr.8010
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video showing how to change the oil on my Cub Cadet and the filter great job
@DIYJIM
3 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@Mike_squarebeefarms
2 ай бұрын
Exactly what I needed. Great tip with the cardboard. Thanks!
@DIYJIM
2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
@bigfunky74
7 ай бұрын
Thanks man. I got mine all done. Used a pipe wrench to hold the hose in place, 3/8 impact to take it off (barely broke it free). First time using that style of filter wrench thats all I had as well, sucks but it works. Got it all done. I pulled the hose back above the frame, caught the plug as it loosed and popped it back thru before removing. Mine has the kholer 7000 series 24hp, the air filter is half the size of yours and after 7 hours it is filthy. Dissapointed in kholer for that one.
@DIYJIM
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@callieavent2769
3 ай бұрын
Very informative. Now I can change my own oil. Thanks
@DIYJIM
3 ай бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching
@alenajean4785
Ай бұрын
Thank you. This was a great instructive video. Nice detail.
@DIYJIM
Ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching
@joshcardwell2110
Жыл бұрын
This is me leaving a comment because you asked. Heaven on earth, Landscaping, would like to just thank you for your time and your detailed information. I am going to go do this on my ZT1 42 inch, right now. I will send an update on once done, to allow others to know , how successful I was. I wish you the best and thank you again.
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Hope it goes well thanks for watching
@joshcardwell2110
Жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM everything worked out. Plus I can feel how the motor runs a little better once sitting on it for 10 minutes after the whole oil change.
@hershelwatson5903
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing how to change oil on the Cub Cadet.
@DIYJIM
4 ай бұрын
You bet, thanks for watching
@markpaul3039
Жыл бұрын
Great informative video! Subscribed, keep the good videos coming!
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing
@AmericaFirstTV
7 ай бұрын
I subbed, nice in-depth video. I can tell that your equipment lasts a long time
@DIYJIM
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@ronrawson9942
3 ай бұрын
Outstanding video and information
@DIYJIM
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@noelarg
6 ай бұрын
Great video, clear and instructive. Thank you for this!
@DIYJIM
5 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@coax612
3 ай бұрын
Thanks bro, appreciate the walk through
@DIYJIM
3 ай бұрын
No problem 👍thanks for watching
@RyanWeber-s8l
4 ай бұрын
Best how to video on KZitem
@DIYJIM
4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@timmygreek
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the fantastic video! I’m about to pick up a new 42” zt1. When do you the initial oil change for break in? My dealer may cover it but I’m just curious. Any other tip/tricks?
@DIYJIM
4 ай бұрын
I think it says in the manual sorry I don’t remember. This is my neighbors mower
@DocJay
Жыл бұрын
I have the exact same mower … so thanks for the video!
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@julianprendergast4267
10 ай бұрын
Thanks all the way from Australia. My mower has just done 50 hours and the selling agent can’t service it for 2 months, so I’ll do it myself. Video was very helpful - I just need to convert everything to metric!
@DIYJIM
10 ай бұрын
Welcome thanks for watching
@eoNKgxbi
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video help. Like the cardboard idea.
@DIYJIM
7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching
@FREDDYBULLET
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Saved me some money.
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@PhilipKennedy-ez1hj
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Trick with the Cardboard 😊
@DIYJIM
3 ай бұрын
No problem 😊
@bryanhoward8280
Жыл бұрын
Nice and simple instructions. Thanks
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Your welcome Bryan
@JimDunkerton
Жыл бұрын
Your video was helpful. However I cannot undo the plug to change the oil. It requires a 3/4 and 1/2 '' wrench but the Cub Cadet Manufacturer put lock-tight on the plug. Won't budge. Any suggestions?
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Sorry I do not, hope you figure it out
@johnk6313
Жыл бұрын
Use a pair of locking vise grips. Will make it easier to remove the plug with a wrench. Doesn't wiggle around on you.
@chuckwilson5286
5 ай бұрын
Great video compared to others I have viewed!
@DIYJIM
5 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@JohnClay-x7x
4 ай бұрын
Great video brother. Very informative. Thanks
@DIYJIM
4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it, thanks for watching
@robertwest2776
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video , it was very thorough.
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@getsweeded02
4 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks. Did you ever do the oil drain at 10 hours first without changing the filter? Then again around 50-60 hours?
@DIYJIM
4 ай бұрын
It is my neighbors mower so I am not sure. Thanks for watching.
@getsweeded02
4 ай бұрын
@@DIYJIM Man you are a great neighbor! Just finished my oil dump at 14 hours, used 10w40 as I'm in the northeast and summers can get pretty hot here and I have no intentions on using this in the middle of the winter (stored in garage). Zerked the front wheels and blew off the intake while I was waiting. Have a great weekend!
@DIYJIM
4 ай бұрын
@@getsweeded02 thanks again
@vv-o-l-f9155
5 ай бұрын
Very good video! How often should I change the oil ? Also I can’t find my manual so what oil filter should I use ? I have the same miter you do but mine is the ZT1 . Thanks
@DIYJIM
5 ай бұрын
If you’re mowing 1/2 to 1 acre once a year should be good. Check this video out and everything should be in the description. kzitem.info/news/bejne/wnmtyXxpk5iqipwsi=_T4FNEELeQ9NEjbG
@vv-o-l-f9155
5 ай бұрын
@@DIYJIM thanks !!
@DIYJIM
5 ай бұрын
@@vv-o-l-f9155 thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
@danielhoffman2199
5 ай бұрын
Glad to see an informative video that does not try to capture viewers with wild music and graphics. The information given was precise and informative without all the extra trash many producers use. Great job!
@DIYJIM
5 ай бұрын
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching
@harshadpatel5468
Жыл бұрын
thank you for making video it really good help to me
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@sandraleveridge4412
Жыл бұрын
Great instructions. Thanks for the information.
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Welcome thanks for watching
@krishnachevuru2852
Жыл бұрын
I gotta say this is an extremely good video thanks
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Welcome thanks for watching
@samuelhelderman
4 ай бұрын
Thumbs up And comment. Thanks for the great content.
@DIYJIM
4 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching
@Fordledsled
4 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks
@DIYJIM
4 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@lucky3026
Жыл бұрын
My husband can’t get the oil drain plug off. He is turning it to the left like you have shown. He’s using a wrench to hold it and another to unscrew the plug. He puts his entire weight on it (160lbs) and it’s starting to bend the wrench. He’s afraid it will snap. What is he doing wrong?
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Sorry I'm not sure others have had trouble also. Hope he gets it or finds someone to help
@mrob54
Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for making it easy😎😎😎😎
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@livingwaters7841
Ай бұрын
Do you suggest using synthetic motor oil, such as Mobile 1?
@DIYJIM
Ай бұрын
I never do, but I don’t think it would hurt it. Thanks for watching
@bholaparshai7108
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this information
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Welcome
@parker4703
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! You saved me $400
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!!
@l43jet
Ай бұрын
Good job dude.
@DIYJIM
Ай бұрын
Thanks
@MrRedHotChiliMan
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Do you ever change the transmission fluid in this? And if so, what type of fluid do you use?
@DIYJIM
7 ай бұрын
I looked this up for you. It looks like first 50 hours then every 100 hours. I would stop at a local dealer for the transmission fluid.
@MrRedHotChiliMan
7 ай бұрын
@@DIYJIM so Cub has a specific fluid they use? I read elsewhere people were using 5w-50 motor oil, synthetic Mobil 1 if I remember correctly. Thanks for looking up the intervals, much appreciated.
@AustinHicks-g5q
Жыл бұрын
May be a dumb question, but what do you typically do with your used oil after draining?
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Some gets sprayed on my shed or some auto part stores will take it. Thanks for watching
@melvinreece4006
7 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@DIYJIM
7 ай бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for watching
@D_Mici
3 ай бұрын
Have you ever changed the HydroGear oil/transmission fluid on this thing?
@DIYJIM
3 ай бұрын
Sorry no it’s my neighbors mower.
@crispycoleman77
3 ай бұрын
great video!
@DIYJIM
2 ай бұрын
Thanks
@epicgraaler6844
11 ай бұрын
Is it obligated to buy a new filter ? Can I keep using the same?
@DIYJIM
11 ай бұрын
I normally use that same for a few years.
@carolstorm1870
Жыл бұрын
My ZT1 50" is less than a year old and I cannot get the oil plug off to drain and replace the oil. It is STUCK. Three people have tried to budge it so far. It seems welded together! Any suggestions? Using 3/4 and 7/16" wrenches and went to heavier adjustable wrenches and still doesn't budge.
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Not sure what else you can do. If you lived near me I would help you. Hope you can find someone to get it for you. Thanks for watching
@sfct4464
Жыл бұрын
If your mower is only a year old, it should still be under warranty. I would take it to a shop and have them take care of loosing the plug. I have the same mower as you, had a problem with it cutting off. Warranty covered the repairs.
@ricdanger2
Жыл бұрын
Mine was too. It appears to have some loc-tite applied as it was far more difficult to remove than expected. We got there in the end with a couple of extensions.
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
@@ricdanger2 I think it is thread sealant.
@suppman315
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim!
@DIYJIM
8 ай бұрын
welcome
@kurleys
Жыл бұрын
Great review
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jameslrouse
7 ай бұрын
That drain plug is crazy tight
@DIYJIM
7 ай бұрын
Sorry I have had a lot of other people say that. Thanks for watching
@catherinemodlin7691
5 ай бұрын
YES!! Drain plug on my new Cub Cadet appears to have Red LocTite from factory. NOTHING is getting it off.
@michaellupo531
Жыл бұрын
What the Difference using 10w40 from 10w30
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
www.repairsmith.com/blog/10w30-vs-10w40/ maybe this will help
@orvenkelly
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Welcome
@MrHodgeon5th
11 ай бұрын
Can you switch to full synthetic?
@DIYJIM
11 ай бұрын
I don’t see why not, I would ask the cub cadet dealer. thanks for watching
@SusanWeberg
6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@DIYJIM
6 ай бұрын
You're welcome
@franktuttle130
Жыл бұрын
The drain plug on mine is NOT coming off. I don't know what they used to install it -- maybe a welder, or the Hulk with an air wrench. But I'm done trying. I suppose I'll cut the hose just above the non-removable plug assembly and use hose clamps and a plug of my own. Seriously, Cub Cadet, was using eleven hundred million foot-pounds of torque on that bolt necessary?
@DIYJIM
Жыл бұрын
Hope you get it, Thanks for watching
@franktuttle130
Жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM Thanks! Love your videos. I tried heating the assembly with a torch in hopes of liquifying the thread lock sealant. That didn't work either. I struggled for a while with wrenches trying to free it, then just cut the hose about 4 inches below the bottom end. I took the severed end to the hardware store. Walked out with less than 15 bucks in parts (copper fitting with hose end and 3/8 inched threaded end, a cap to fit, and two 5/8 inch hose clamps). Replaced the unturnable drain end and it works perfectly, no leaks, no hours spent trying to loosen the un-looseable. I love my ZT-1 though! Great mower with a single (annoying) flaw.
@AP-rx1zj
7 ай бұрын
Do you know how to reset the notification that shows up on the hour meter saying to change the air filter?
@DIYJIM
7 ай бұрын
sorry I am not sure maybe it goes away on its own. this was my neighbors mower
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