Tech Tip: Take a rag or paper towel and stuff it under the oil filter and the engine block. It will keep the oil from running onto the framework and thru the frame driveshaft hole and getting on the drive belts & pulleys.
FRAM makes a filter for it for about 5 bucks. As much as many people argue, it is the correct size, has the notches for an oil filter wrench, and has a BETTER micron rating than the expensive kohler brand. I also change the filter and oil every season which is sooner than 100 hours after first oil change. It is an EXCELLENT mower. The mz magnum (48” or 54”) is awesome for residential. The 42” has a crappy seat.
Good video. I was just needing to do my annual oil change on my Magnum. I am very happy with mine. Purchased in May 2020 (delayed a few months due to lockdown) and I have enjoyed it. I have 2.3 acres of pasture (we like to call it grass here in the country haha). I am about to replace my blades on my 54” deck. I just heard they are reversed threaded from a mechanic at the dealer. Wow, their maintenance manual should have that fact in bold. I purchased mine when I compared to John Deere and Cub Cadet. Well built machine. Great video!
I’ve taken the blades off mine multiple times for sharpening and changing, the threads on mine are not reversed, not sure if they have changed it on recent models, mine is a 2017 model. I would definitely verify that through bad boy before allowing anyone to work on it, as I’m sure that would be an expensive repair if they stripped those threads. I am a little over 200 hours on mine and it runs as good as the first day I purchased it. I definitely would not hesitate to buy another Bad Boy in the future.
@@MrGunner945 I just picked up today a Magnum with a 48 deck/ Kohler KT470, and I just went through the manual quickly this evening. It does indeed say to remove the blades you loosen counterclockwise. I have less than a hr on mine, but loving it so far. Have had two JD lawn tractors, and this is my first zero turn mower. I spent a lot time watching reviews, etc, and was sold on the Bad boy.
lol, Im a clean freak I guess. I do use a product called SC1 High Gloss Coating that I spray on the mower, it helps the dirt and grass not stick to the mower. It makes clean up a lot easier.
Great video and thank you for sharing it. This is the same unit that I have been looking at, at Tractor supply. How did you go about getting the $300 gift card? That will make all the difference for me. Please advise. Thank you
Thanks for the video. Do the pulley covers trap grass clippings or create other problems? I run my cub cadet with the metal pulley covers removed and use a leaf blower to remove clippings after each use. I'll be upgrading next sale (Fall?).
This is my 4th mowing season with the mower and I’ve kept the pulley covers on the mower and have not had any issues. I do however clean my mower after each use, and by clean I mean, I use the leaf blower to blow all the grass and dust off the mower. I also wipe the mower down after every other use. I guess what I’m saying is I don’t let grass collect on the mower lol.
ok i pulled the plug beside the oil filter drained oil out changed oil filter filled back up not realizing it had an oil drain hose ,now mower is drive train is slow could i have messed something up .
im not sure as Im not a certified mechanic, I just attempt to work on my own stuff to the best of my ability. I would call a dealer and check with them. sorry I couldn't be of more help.
What do I do? I have one and it feels like no hydraulic fluid in the left arm. Mechanic trying to say I need transmission ??? Can’t I pump it with fluid???
If it’s under warranty take it to a bad boy dealer it should be covered. If it’s not under warranty you are at the mercy of the mechanic, hopefully they are honest. I’m not sure if you can add fluid, I’m thinking it is a sealed system but I could be wrong about that.
Does he have an older magnum or newer? Maybe they changed the design. Mine for sure has a drain hose designed for draining the engine oil. Also mine has the Kohler engine.
I know this is an old video, but I already bought my 8 hour oil change maintenance kit from TSC before watching this. It's the Kohler 7000 series kit. The oil in it is synthetic blend 10w 30. That's not going to be an issue is it?
I went by the manual, which says to use conventional oil for the first 50 hours to allow the rings to set. However, it’s hard for me to imagine that the rings wouldn’t be set after 8 hours of use, therefore, the synthetic blend would probably be just fine. Bad Boy has a good customer service, you could reach out to them directly and get their opinion, that may be best.
Thanks for the question, I need to do a 4 year review video. Only issue I’ve had is with the turn dial that adjusts the deck. When new it would turn smooth as butter, no resistance at all. After the first year it became very difficult to turn. I had it repaired under warranty, that lasted about another year and became hard to turn again, not as bad as before but definitely not like when it was new. That is the only issue I’ve had. No mechanical issue at all. No troubles with the deck or belt or pulleys, nothing. I’d buy a bad boy again without hesitation!
How much land do you have to cut? I bought one a couple months ago and the left side trasmission was completely shot at 9 hours. Was covered under warranty, but worried how long it'll last.
AL NIK My yard is a around 3/4 of an acre. However I use the mower to cut other lawns, one around the same size and the other two a little smaller. I have 23 hours on the mower and haven't had any issues.
52”, 54”, and 60” zero turns are not for small lots. These mowers are designed for acreage and commercial cutting. It kills me when homeowners buy zero turns for one acre and down properties. They should get out there with a 21” self-propelled and get some exercise. And people wonder why they are so fat and broke. Because they spend all their money on zero turns and never move.
I bought this same mower 2 years ago. I mow around 4-6 acres per week. Last summer the right transaxle went out. And this Spring the left one went out. There's 180 hours on the machine. The brake and the clutch also failed last summer. The distributor / certified Bad Boy repair shop told me that this mower "isn't meant to mow more than 2 acres per week". That's ignorant on levels. Regardless, I'll never purchase another Bad Boy mower. It's been nothing but problems.
@@MrGunner945 I held the button after the oil change it disappeared, another thing I noticed was warranty is only valid if you register it within 30 days… not happy about that either.
I was going to ask on the oil. Have you noticed if your mower has started burning oil or just using oil? I was not sure which to get so i got the Kohler oil i have not put it in yet.
@@MrGunner945 thank you very much, i had a bad experience with a vehicle i was driving and wal-mart putting the wrong kind in it. They ran out of what it needed so they put what was supposed to be just as good, after that oil change it burned a quart of oil or more in between oil changes.
cameron smith I bought mine from Tractor Supply because there is no dealer in my town. But if I ever need warranty work done I can take it to any bad boy dealer. I don't think it would matter if you buy from a dealer or tractor Supply because the prices are the same and the mowers are already assembled from the factory. Tractor Supply does put the seat and levers on due to Bad Boy not delivering directly to Tractor Supply and from what I've understood Bad Boy leaves the seat and levers off so that the mowers fit on the Tractor Supply trucks better. It's a great mower, you won't regret buying one. Thanks for watching!
A dealership will treat you nicer if you buy from them. My dealership isn’t the best(old people run it), but they treat you way better if you buy from them. If none is around, still worth buying a bad boy.
It worked fine. It’s the only filter my local tractor supply offers for this motor. Each time I have changed oil since making this video, I have used this filter with no issues.
@@johnfuller68702018 magnum 54, Kohler 725cc. I don't remember what the factory filter looked like, but the stp is about 3" long. Only 105 hours on it but they were very rough hours.
Tech Tip: Take a rag or paper towel and stuff it under the oil filter and the engine block. It will keep the oil from running onto the framework and thru the frame driveshaft hole and getting on the drive belts & pulleys.
FRAM makes a filter for it for about 5 bucks. As much as many people argue, it is the correct size, has the notches for an oil filter wrench, and has a BETTER micron rating than the expensive kohler brand. I also change the filter and oil every season which is sooner than 100 hours after first oil change. It is an EXCELLENT mower. The mz magnum (48” or 54”) is awesome for residential. The 42” has a crappy seat.
Good video. I was just needing to do my annual oil change on my Magnum. I am very happy with mine. Purchased in May 2020 (delayed a few months due to lockdown) and I have enjoyed it. I have 2.3 acres of pasture (we like to call it grass here in the country haha). I am about to replace my blades on my 54” deck. I just heard they are reversed threaded from a mechanic at the dealer. Wow, their maintenance manual should have that fact in bold. I purchased mine when I compared to John Deere and Cub Cadet. Well built machine. Great video!
I’ve taken the blades off mine multiple times for sharpening and changing, the threads on mine are not reversed, not sure if they have changed it on recent models, mine is a 2017 model. I would definitely verify that through bad boy before allowing anyone to work on it, as I’m sure that would be an expensive repair if they stripped those threads.
I am a little over 200 hours on mine and it runs as good as the first day I purchased it. I definitely would not hesitate to buy another Bad Boy in the future.
@@MrGunner945 I just picked up today a Magnum with a 48 deck/ Kohler KT470, and I just went through the manual quickly this evening. It does indeed say to remove the blades you loosen counterclockwise. I have less than a hr on mine, but loving it so far. Have had two JD lawn tractors, and this is my first zero turn mower. I spent a lot time watching reviews, etc, and was sold on the Bad boy.
Spray some lube on the turn dial from the bottom side where the gears are that helped mine. Just for routine maintenance.
I finally got around to trying this and it made all the difference in the world, the turn dial operates like new, thanks for the tip!
I just got the same mower with the 48” deck and a B&S engine. These mowers are tough as tanks.
I’ve had mine going on 6 years now. It runs and works as good as it did when I first bought it.
Bought one $500 off the price my first zero-turn only got four hours on it but very happy with it so far
Thanks for video, I just picked this machine up on Friday and I love it so far. Just needed some help with the process of changing the oil and filter.
thanks buddy, simple and straightforward
How the heck is your mower so damn clean???
lol, Im a clean freak I guess. I do use a product called SC1 High Gloss Coating that I spray on the mower, it helps the dirt and grass not stick to the mower. It makes clean up a lot easier.
Great video and thank you for sharing it. This is the same unit that I have been looking at, at Tractor supply. How did you go about getting the $300 gift card? That will make all the difference for me. Please advise. Thank you
Good video. Thanks for posting. I liked the piston ring advice as well.
Man you keep that thing so clean you can eat off of it…
I have the 2017 Maverick I'll never buy another one that machine is awesome awesome
I got a price on one and it was $900 more. you got a good deal.
Mind you, I bought my mower in 2017 when America was Great Again.
Looks like a VTX1300 beside you. Sold mine after they fused my right wrist. Miss it bad. Ride safe
rob cole it is the vtx1800, I have since sold it. Was a great bike though, very powerful and fast. There are times I wish I’d kept it.
I can’t find how to reset my oil life on my hour meter. Any idea
I not sure how you reset it or if you can. I tried mine today and didn’t have any luck.
Thanks for the video. Do the pulley covers trap grass clippings or create other problems? I run my cub cadet with the metal pulley covers removed and use a leaf blower to remove clippings after each use. I'll be upgrading next sale (Fall?).
This is my 4th mowing season with the mower and I’ve kept the pulley covers on the mower and have not had any issues. I do however clean my mower after each use, and by clean I mean, I use the leaf blower to blow all the grass and dust off the mower. I also wipe the mower down after every other use. I guess what I’m saying is I don’t let grass collect on the mower lol.
Thanks for sharing. Great video.
ok i pulled the plug beside the oil filter drained oil out changed oil filter filled back up not realizing it had an oil drain hose ,now mower is drive train is slow could i have messed something up .
im not sure as Im not a certified mechanic, I just attempt to work on my own stuff to the best of my ability. I would call a dealer and check with them. sorry I couldn't be of more help.
+N-JAXS. thanks i got it fig out its just a plug for oil an as of the drive it was just oil on belts slipping thanks tho
What do I do? I have one and it feels like no hydraulic fluid in the left arm. Mechanic trying to say I need transmission ??? Can’t I pump it with fluid???
If it’s under warranty take it to a bad boy dealer it should be covered. If it’s not under warranty you are at the mercy of the mechanic, hopefully they are honest. I’m not sure if you can add fluid, I’m thinking it is a sealed system but I could be wrong about that.
Neighbor's BB Magnum doesn't have drain hose. Has a plug in front of filter. Is he missing something?
Does he have an older magnum or newer? Maybe they changed the design. Mine for sure has a drain hose designed for draining the engine oil. Also mine has the Kohler engine.
Just bought this mower today, what size hose is that on oil change?
I know this is an old video, but I already bought my 8 hour oil change maintenance kit from TSC before watching this. It's the Kohler 7000 series kit. The oil in it is synthetic blend 10w 30. That's not going to be an issue is it?
I went by the manual, which says to use conventional oil for the first 50 hours to allow the rings to set. However, it’s hard for me to imagine that the rings wouldn’t be set after 8 hours of use, therefore, the synthetic blend would probably be just fine. Bad Boy has a good customer service, you could reach out to them directly and get their opinion, that may be best.
@@MrGunner945 it's funny you say that. I did call and they said I was good. Nice vid
Great video
Was wondering if that was the oil drain hose or not.
I have a toro same engine as yours though
yes, that was the oil drain hose. Its a nice design. Thanks for watching!
Curious to hear how this MZ Magnum is holding up after 4 years. Any issues during this time? Thanks
Thanks for the question, I need to do a 4 year review video. Only issue I’ve had is with the turn dial that adjusts the deck. When new it would turn smooth as butter, no resistance at all. After the first year it became very difficult to turn. I had it repaired under warranty, that lasted about another year and became hard to turn again, not as bad as before but definitely not like when it was new. That is the only issue I’ve had. No mechanical issue at all. No troubles with the deck or belt or pulleys, nothing. I’d buy a bad boy again without hesitation!
Pretty bike in the back there
Ryan Gann it’s a Honda VTX1800C. I ended up selling it to buy a four wheeler. It was a nice bike though.
How much land do you have to cut? I bought one a couple months ago and the left side trasmission was completely shot at 9 hours. Was covered under warranty, but worried how long it'll last.
AL NIK
My yard is a around 3/4 of an acre. However I use the mower to cut other lawns, one around the same size and the other two a little smaller. I have 23 hours on the mower and haven't had any issues.
52”, 54”, and 60” zero turns are not for small lots. These mowers are designed for acreage and commercial cutting. It kills me when homeowners buy zero turns for one acre and down properties. They should get out there with a 21” self-propelled and get some exercise. And people wonder why they are so fat and broke. Because they spend all their money on zero turns and never move.
I bought this same mower 2 years ago. I mow around 4-6 acres per week. Last summer the right transaxle went out. And this Spring the left one went out. There's 180 hours on the machine. The brake and the clutch also failed last summer. The distributor / certified Bad Boy repair shop told me that this mower "isn't meant to mow more than 2 acres per week". That's ignorant on levels. Regardless, I'll never purchase another Bad Boy mower. It's been nothing but problems.
Thank you
Weird code flashing after 5 hours so I changed it, now how to clear it!?
I’ve never seen a code flashing on my mower. I’d contact a bad boy dealer if I were you.
@@MrGunner945 I held the button after the oil change it disappeared, another thing I noticed was warranty is only valid if you register it within 30 days… not happy about that either.
I was going to ask on the oil. Have you noticed if your mower has started burning oil or just using oil? I was not sure which to get so i got the Kohler oil i have not put it in yet.
Paul Morgan my mower currently has 110 hours on it and so far the oil level has always been full when checked.
@@MrGunner945 thank you very much, i had a bad experience with a vehicle i was driving and wal-mart putting the wrong kind in it. They ran out of what it needed so they put what was supposed to be just as good, after that oil change it burned a quart of oil or more in between oil changes.
Paul Morgan, sorry to hear about that. It’s unfortunate that folks that get paid to work on other people’s stuff are that negligent.
@@MrGunner945 its okay, im just very cautious about what type of oil i need to get.
Were did you get your mower a dealer or tractor supply just asking because I'm looking and just wanted to know what's best
cameron smith
I bought mine from Tractor Supply because there is no dealer in my town. But if I ever need warranty work done I can take it to any bad boy dealer. I don't think it would matter if you buy from a dealer or tractor Supply because the prices are the same and the mowers are already assembled from the factory. Tractor Supply does put the seat and levers on due to Bad Boy not delivering directly to Tractor Supply and from what I've understood Bad Boy leaves the seat and levers off so that the mowers fit on the Tractor Supply trucks better. It's a great mower, you won't regret buying one. Thanks for watching!
thanks man was just wondering was there a difference but im gonna get that 54 inch cut nice mower
A dealership will treat you nicer if you buy from them.
My dealership isn’t the best(old people run it), but they treat you way better if you buy from them. If none is around, still worth buying a bad boy.
Did you fill through the hole for the dip stick?
Yes, fill through the dip stick tube.
Thank you for asking. I was wondering where the oil went back in at
Mine took 11/16 and a 13/16 wrench
How do youengage the mower
Pull up on the yellow PTO button
It is great mower
How did the smaller filter work out?
It worked fine. It’s the only filter my local tractor supply offers for this motor. Each time I have changed oil since making this video, I have used this filter with no issues.
I've been using STP s3512 filters for about $6 each. I used my badboy to clear brush with no issues. They are tanks.
@@jesse2214
What size bad boy mower do you have?
So far it’s been running well with that smaller filter
@@johnfuller68702018 magnum 54, Kohler 725cc. I don't remember what the factory filter looked like, but the stp is about 3" long. Only 105 hours on it but they were very rough hours.
@@jesse2214 Awsome thank you all!
About 22 hp
Does it over heating for you ?
I Ship it has never overheated on me. I live in southern Kentucky so the summers are fairly hot and the mower works great.
i have a
bb to and no truble yet, but i see on youtub some have