Wow. I saw your video and got the new bushings and my weird steering and wheel spin issues disappeared. $12 bucks. Works like new again. Thank you brother!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing.. I am always happy to find out my vids helped someone fix a problem themselves.. I am proud of you for doing it and I am always here if you have any questions
For my mower like that I drilled a hole in the center between the bushings and installed a grease zerk. A few times per season I put a couple shots from a grease gun in them. Old grease and any dirt out and fresh clean grease in. Just wipe off the old grease with a rag. Been a few years now and the bushings are still good since the modification.
i cant type links but if you type this into amazon you will find them (Replacement Yoke Bushing M167267 Fits John Deere Ztrak Z235 Z255 Z335E Z355E Z335M Z345M Z345R Lawn Mowers (Set of 6)
I came across this video by accident while watching other videos about Z335E. Last year I started have some with my steering. This year it was getting harder to turn. I went out and brought new bushings. I was stock when I removed the wheels. The top bushing was paper thin. They were very easily removed. The bottom bushing I had to knock out. On both housings there were no ribs inside. I used grease when I put them back together. The bottom bushings I had to use a hammer and board to get them in. The top bushings went in with just light pushing by hand. I was thinking of putting grease fittings on the housing to keep the shafts well-greased. Do you think this will be a good way to keep my steering working right? 😃
@georgefusek2860 the steering bushings are made to be sacrificial.. if u put grease between the bushing and the frame it won't do an good. U can put some grease on the shaft of the wheel and it will make it smooth but the grease with trap dirt and dust and cause future problems quicker.. I don't usually grease for that reason. The new plastic bushings are so cheap and easy to fix I just replace as needed
@georgefusek2860 yeah as cheap as they are just throw an extra set in the drawer .. u will notice when the steering starts to get a little Jerry or won't track straight and when it starts u drive u nits you will set aside a few hours on a weekend to replace them.. it's not an emergency part just makes driving so much nicer.. I keep a set of tube's in the drawer too in case of flats.. vmcheap and convenient
Very true however considering they are plastic it won't make them last much longer and they are cheap and easy to install so it's a customer personal choice
There are different adjustments to me made for tracking. Just released a vid on how to adjust the steering arms on a zero. The arms themselves can become out of whack. There are in some cases linkage adjustments under the machine on the rod that connects the hand levers to the pump. There's also adjustments at the base of the levers where they go thru the frame to adjust tracking
I recommend that to the customer but honestly considering the part is plastic.. it's basically cheap sacrificial material in order to keep cost down and service calls up.. box store junker. But so easy to change once u know how it's just easier to leave it alone lol..
You've got it right there in your hands. WHY would you NOT clean it off after greasing it, then grease it again, and re-inserting it? Makes no sense...
No disclaimers are needed can't get sued for entertainment.. in Florida we often don't grease spindles cause sand sticks to grease and grings them to trash.. these particular sleeves were recommended by Deere NOT to use grease. This is a friend and customer and I've checked since a year ago when this repair was done and all is well.. I understand your concern and I appreciate you watching and commenting.. thank-you
@massillonmarine I absolutely do. I can tell u I been fixing stuff for many years but never thought about having a Channel .. so the more I film I hope I get better at explaining certain points better.. not repeating myself in a video, framing and zooming better and just plain remembering not to leave stuff out lol.. I am always up for a viewers opinion and constructive ideas to make my vids better cause I'm growing quickly and I need to be better.. thank you so much for being a part of me growing as a channel and a video maker.. every bit helps
@@MunkyWrench You’re good. I bought my first zero turn last year after only driving my father’s once. Watched tons of JD videos since and really getting the hang of driving and repairing. I’ve jimmyrigged the passenger side arm (removed the seat wrong for a friend, but got it back together 😳), passenger side handle clip replacement (underneath), oil change, deck wheel nut and bolt replacement 🤫, and deck tensioner spring replacement. Bought a spare spring and drive belt just in case.
I used to think that also. But over the years I've found there are different reasons .. in this case the man is in his 70s and isn't very strong and with no experience he was just unsure of himself.. he went to the local deere dealership and explained the problem and they sold him the parts with no explanation of where they go let alone how to install. He found me through another customer so I was happy to take care of it and make the video for others to see how easy it is.. thanks for stopping by I appreciate it
@@MunkyWrench Oh, I thought he knew since he had the parts. I actually paid for this repair last November and am now having to do it again myself. I have the Z355 though, and it has 2 bearings and a spacer. I didn't know it was this easy, but I also had it there for something else I couldn't fix.
@@Josef_R yeah u just never know. Don't get me wrong some people are just lazy and that's how I pay my power bill lol.. im still learning after all these years. Glad u decided to look on RUclips and see for yourself.. its always a shame the masses don't want to do for themselves anymore. Just glad my vid helps even a few people
Wow. I saw your video and got the new bushings and my weird steering and wheel spin issues disappeared. $12 bucks. Works like new again. Thank you brother!
Always glad to hear when one of my vids helps someone thanks for taking the time to let me know and for subscribing.. good job fixing it yourself
Thank you! You saved me a LOT of money and frustration. This resolved my control issues. Steers like brand new again.
Thanks for your kind words .. it makes me happy to know I've helped someone.. see u soon
Thank you for the best description of the problem and solution. You make this look so easy!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for subscribing.. I am always happy to find out my vids helped someone fix a problem themselves.. I am proud of you for doing it and I am always here if you have any questions
For my mower like that I drilled a hole in the center between the bushings and installed a grease zerk. A few times per season I put a couple shots from a grease gun in them. Old grease and any dirt out and fresh clean grease in. Just wipe off the old grease with a rag. Been a few years now and the bushings are still good since the modification.
Now that Deere ncan track straight to the of The mowing row great job there Young Man 😎👍
Thanks for the video, you made it look so simple
Glad it helped.. thanks for your kind words
Great video. Short to the point and well explained. Could I ask where you bought the parts? The link please or part number. Thank you.
i cant type links but if you type this into amazon you will find them (Replacement Yoke Bushing M167267 Fits John Deere Ztrak Z235 Z255 Z335E Z355E Z335M Z345M Z345R Lawn Mowers (Set of 6)
Thanks going to fix mine now😁😁😁
Good luck my friend
Super Helpful!
Thanks that means a lot
Thanks for doing this video!!
Hope it helped.. thanks for watching
I came across this video by accident while watching other videos about Z335E. Last year I started have some with my steering. This year it was getting harder to turn. I went out and brought new bushings. I was stock when I removed the wheels. The top bushing was paper thin. They were very easily removed. The bottom bushing I had to knock out. On both housings there were no ribs inside. I used grease when I put them back together. The bottom bushings I had to use a hammer and board to get them in. The top bushings went in with just light pushing by hand. I was thinking of putting grease fittings on the housing to keep the shafts well-greased. Do you think this will be a good way to keep my steering working right? 😃
@georgefusek2860 the steering bushings are made to be sacrificial.. if u put grease between the bushing and the frame it won't do an good. U can put some grease on the shaft of the wheel and it will make it smooth but the grease with trap dirt and dust and cause future problems quicker.. I don't usually grease for that reason. The new plastic bushings are so cheap and easy to fix I just replace as needed
@@MunkyWrench Thanks for replying so quickly. So I guess I will keep bushing on-hand.
@georgefusek2860 yeah as cheap as they are just throw an extra set in the drawer .. u will notice when the steering starts to get a little Jerry or won't track straight and when it starts u drive u nits you will set aside a few hours on a weekend to replace them.. it's not an emergency part just makes driving so much nicer.. I keep a set of tube's in the drawer too in case of flats.. vmcheap and convenient
I would of upgraded from the plastic bearings to a ball bearing kit.
Customer bought parts .. Customer paid the bill.. Customer always right.. thanks for watching
There’s a bearing kit for the z335e? Do you know the part number? I go through so many of these plastic pieces of junk.
Very good!
Put a grease fitting in each spindle will make them last longer
Very true however considering they are plastic it won't make them last much longer and they are cheap and easy to install so it's a customer personal choice
hi new friend here sending my fullsupport
Could this also fit a z225?
I would look up the specific part number but it will install the same way.. your local deere dealer will have the parts.. or look it up on oarts tree
How do you adjust the tracking
There are different adjustments to me made for tracking. Just released a vid on how to adjust the steering arms on a zero. The arms themselves can become out of whack. There are in some cases linkage adjustments under the machine on the rod that connects the hand levers to the pump. There's also adjustments at the base of the levers where they go thru the frame to adjust tracking
Man sounds like a lot
Changed mine still locking up
What size is the nut?
Sorry that was last year.. off the top of my head they are in the neighborhood of 5/8
15mm
Tap a grease nipple on the side of each stem good job
I recommend that to the customer but honestly considering the part is plastic.. it's basically cheap sacrificial material in order to keep cost down and service calls up.. box store junker. But so easy to change once u know how it's just easier to leave it alone lol..
Honestly, as a owner of a z235, I've replaced these way too many times! Needs actual bearings or a conversion kit
I absolutely agree.
He jacked the tractor from the deck, not the frame !
It can be done
Surprised the owner didn't just do it himself
Hello new friend from sherry
You've got it right there in your hands. WHY would you NOT clean it off after greasing it, then grease it again, and re-inserting it? Makes no sense...
You didn’t grease both wheel shafts 🤷🏻♂️ Might want to put a written disclaimer on screen.
No disclaimers are needed can't get sued for entertainment.. in Florida we often don't grease spindles cause sand sticks to grease and grings them to trash.. these particular sleeves were recommended by Deere NOT to use grease. This is a friend and customer and I've checked since a year ago when this repair was done and all is well.. I understand your concern and I appreciate you watching and commenting.. thank-you
@@MunkyWrench disclaimer may have been a poor choice of words. You understand what I was saying.
@massillonmarine I absolutely do. I can tell u I been fixing stuff for many years but never thought about having a Channel .. so the more I film I hope I get better at explaining certain points better.. not repeating myself in a video, framing and zooming better and just plain remembering not to leave stuff out lol.. I am always up for a viewers opinion and constructive ideas to make my vids better cause I'm growing quickly and I need to be better.. thank you so much for being a part of me growing as a channel and a video maker.. every bit helps
@@MunkyWrench You’re good. I bought my first zero turn last year after only driving my father’s once. Watched tons of JD videos since and really getting the hang of driving and repairing. I’ve jimmyrigged the passenger side arm (removed the seat wrong for a friend, but got it back together 😳), passenger side handle clip replacement (underneath), oil change, deck wheel nut and bolt replacement 🤫, and deck tensioner spring replacement. Bought a spare spring and drive belt just in case.
Hard to believe someone who knows what bushings to buy would pay someone to do this 5 minute repair.
I used to think that also. But over the years I've found there are different reasons .. in this case the man is in his 70s and isn't very strong and with no experience he was just unsure of himself.. he went to the local deere dealership and explained the problem and they sold him the parts with no explanation of where they go let alone how to install. He found me through another customer so I was happy to take care of it and make the video for others to see how easy it is.. thanks for stopping by I appreciate it
@@MunkyWrench Oh, I thought he knew since he had the parts. I actually paid for this repair last November and am now having to do it again myself. I have the Z355 though, and it has 2 bearings and a spacer. I didn't know it was this easy, but I also had it there for something else I couldn't fix.
@@Josef_R yeah u just never know. Don't get me wrong some people are just lazy and that's how I pay my power bill lol.. im still learning after all these years. Glad u decided to look on RUclips and see for yourself.. its always a shame the masses don't want to do for themselves anymore. Just glad my vid helps even a few people