Good day eh!!! Maintenance is job #1 at GP Outdoors!!! Nice job Gord. Your mower is all ready to go and it should be worry free for the season now!!! Thanks for the tips and take care
One of the great feelings of gratitude - having a piece of equipment fully serviced and ready to face the season. We all cringe a bit when it’s maintenance day, but it does have its own rewards. Still waiting for that iso-tunes email... smile. Enjoy your day in paradise. Cheers.
LOL! Good morning Paul. Yup, so true - but I agree. Feels great when you finish putting away all the tools and grease , and sit back. Hope you are enjoying the long weekend - Good luck in the contest!
Impactors are an awesome tool to have in the arsenal GP. Especially on a trip with a lug nut socket just in case. Don’t ask me how I know it’s a good idea. LOL. Good advice for the novice or veteran mower owner. Good ol’ Guy and his workshop comes through again.
@@GPOutdoors I use a little copper anti-seize on the bolts and it works great! My previous mower had instructions to use it so I use it on the Kubota. The bolts always come right out.
Gp Get a 60 grit sanding disc for your grinder to sharpen mower blades Does the job in minutes and you don’t have to worry about messing up the angle or taking off too much material
Good tip to grind the back of the blade instead of the front to balance the blades. I’m going to remember that. Thank you for another informative video.
Good morning Jean! Yup, it is a must-have for sure. The girls were pretty excited to see them - they were a little late this year. I hope you are keeping well. Getting warmer and it feels so nice in the mornings to see the sunrise. You must be keeping busy - wish you all the best!
Thanks for sharing with us Gord, you and Guy made short order of the blade sharpening and you serviced it right also. Loved the intro to the video, nature at it’s finest. Stay safe up there and keep having fun. Fred 🙏🏻🙏🏻👋👋👍👍👏🏻👏🏻
Morning Fred! The girls were pretty excited that the babies finally emerged. We started thinking perhaps an Osprey or something had got to the nest. Keep well!
Seems like LandPride put some decent thought into the serviceability of that mower. Didn't look like it was too hard to access the maintenance points at all. Good video!
Good video GP. It is also a good idea to remove grass clinging to the deck when doing maintenance. A pressure washer helps with that a lot. If you feel so inclined after that, hit the bare metal with some paint too.
Glad you pointed out supporting the loader while working under it, many new owners don't think about that. I made cylinder supports out of angle iron. Just cut them to the length of the exposed cylinder rod when fully raised. I hold them on the rod with magnets (for my BX they are 14" long. When I'm done - the same magnets attach them to my ROPS for storage!
I like using the sandpaper style grinder wheels. With the fine grit it gives a smooth edge. I seen where people are using a high quality ceramic coating for the belly of the deck and seams to make it easy to clean.
That’s a great idea Are use the same turtle wax spray on ceramic that I use on my cars on all of my metal and plastic equipment and it does a great job
Great video, GP! I use my tail gate as a work surface all the time too! Good job measuring the angle of the grounded blade surface. I had never thought of doing that. You are all set for your short growing. season! Cheers!
Morning Michael. Yes, not much time for cutting before it gets scorched till September. Hey, how do you like your belly mower? One of our subscribers was asking for some honest feedback on the belly mower. Maybe you could pop out a video about it at some point. Take care!
@@GPOutdoors I could do a video on my belly mower. . My tractor is in the shop right now, the connections for the swift tach loader were leaking. I get on that when I get it back. I miss my orange friend!
Nice pmcs. Few things... 1) Good job completely greasing the implement and pto shaft. One thing to double check after you pull the telescope pto apart make sure the universal joints/yokes are phased correctly. Some pto shafts can only go together one way and some can go 3 or 4 ways. This can allow yokes to get out of phase and will lead to vibration. 2) I’m glad you supported your loader but also remember there is a weak link still...the straps. Always place some sort of block or stand directly under the deck itself. 3) Balancing blades...to lighten heavy end grind on the very end of the blade. The perpendicular. It will take minimal material removed being this is the furthest distance from center. Is this attachment quick hitch compatible?
Was kinda surprised you didn't power wash the underside of the mower. One other thing that you took care of is getting all the old grass build up off the blade which can affect he balancing. Great video.
GP, I see it's already been mentioned to use anti-cease on the blade bolts. I've been doing this for over 30 years. Every two or three years I clean the bolt threads and apply fresh anti-cease. On my garden tractors I sharpen the blades once or twice a year. Same two sets of blades for 18 years on two tractors. Also after grinding blades with angle grinder I use a 80 grit sanding disc to finish.
On my old finish mower (not Land Pride) the blade bolts were left hand threaded for safety, ie. Use forward on the impact gun to remove them and reverse to tighten. I assume that Land Pride uses convential bolt threads. Great servicing tips.
Thanks Gord, it may be worth reminding your viewers that they should check before attempting to remove blades ( on any mower) since they might be tightening the blade bolt with an impact gun while mistakenly believing they are removing the bolt. Many of your channel followers are new to tractor implements. So when will you be like Mike Morgan and quit your day job? 😀
Absolutely perfect video for teaching me how to do this. While most of my mowers are new this year (Kubota Z421 mower and the Brush hog for my Kubota LX2610), I'll be returning next spring to perform this!!! I just need to know how to do this on my Brush hug which currently has the mulch blades on it.
I used wheel bearing (red) in the spindels of my mower (commercial lawn care business) those spindle can run hot, the red stuff does great. Also, use a flap disc to sharpen the blades instead of a grinding disc, nicer finish, smoother, and easier. Love the videos.
Greetings from eastern Ontario. Lots of great tips GP. If everyone performed their maintenance to your standards, their equipment would last a lot longer and have fewer breakdowns. Cheers.
Good morning L! Hope you have been enjoying our long weekend. Got lucky yesterday - very warm but windy - kept the black flies away all day. All the best!
Hey Gord, you might want to add some grease zerk covers to your equipment. Not only are they bright yellow (from lock'n'lube at least) so they help you find them, but they also help to keep dirt and debris out of the zerk.
When checking the belt if you are without the tool use a fish scale and pull the prober amount of pounds and measure. I use that no my motorcycle and it is right on.
I never thought I would encounter something worse than the old button style PTO attachments until I dealt with the first ring style one. It has been a hate-hate relationship ever since. Hah
Also not sure if they sell it in Canada... But try PB Blaster for penetrating oil... It makes WD-40 look like diesel fuel when you compare effectiveness.
Hello fellow GP followers...Spring is here! Saw 2 Canada geese families while kayaking on the river and I was going to move my stove wood in the shed and a robin nest on the cord with 3 blue eggs stopped that project.
If only my blades lasted a full season, but that's what I get for living on a sandhill. I do have a set of self-sharpening blades coming... I'm interested to see how they hold up to the sand. Cheers!
Hi GP We had our geese show up with four goslings one day and then a coyote started showing up the next day so the geese and family haven't been back. ☹ Kroil is even better then WD40! Cheers from MA!
Hey Gordon. I have the same deck just slightly larger (model number 1672). One of us is wrong. Not sure which! But I was under the impression that when measuring the fluid level in the gearbox, you were just supposed to drop it in the hole and NOT screw in. I thought I read that in the manual but I'm sure I'm the one who is wrong here. Its a moot point really because if you top off your gear box, you do it like you said and fill to the overflow hole on the side (assuming its removed).
Hey man, how do you know when to stop greasing for the end spools on top of the deck? I don’t see any come out which is when I usually stop greasing. Manual doesn’t specify.
Hey folly! I know what you mean. Sorry, I can't say for sure , but for me, I only pump in 2-3 squirts. But I grease regularly. So I figure I should be ok. Wish I could have been of better help.
To maintain the angle easier when grinding try putting the blade into the throat of the vice at an angle so the bevel is parallel and level with the floor thus you only have to concentrate on keeping the grinder level while grinding!
Two questions. First, do you have to sync the cutting blades, or do they have enough end clearance? Second, do you have a recommendation for bib overalls? I have an oversized orange heavy canvas jumpsuit that I used while RV traveling, but it is too hot to wear here in Las Vegas.
Hi Bruce. Great questions - no, I don't have to sync them because they do not overlap each other physically. I have only ever worn Carhardtt bibs - they have at least one light fabric option which might help. Mine are the standard R1 model and definitely get pretty hot in our summers here. Good luck and thanks for tuning in!
Great video GP. I like the tip of grinding the back of blade if it needs balancing. Did you need to check the PTO shaft length since it’s a repurposed attachment on a new tractor or did you use it on this tractor already? Jim
i gave up on sharpening the blades my corded impact wouldn't budge the bolts even after hitting with lube. got a file and did the best i could with them on the deck
I've always had somebody else do the blades when I had maintenance done on the lawn mower, but I thought I might try it myself this year. Are the blades tightened and loosened the standard way? Ie righty tighty lefty loosey?
Hi Gord. I have a question for you? That grease gun that you have does it work good? I have to buy a new one, mine is kind of a pain in the ......t. Thanks Cheers.
The bolt through the hole is not the best way to balance a rotary blade. There is a low cost device, purpose designed for this purpose and it’s called “blade balancer” for rotary blades. eBay sell them etc.
Great info GP. I need to do my brush hog soon. It's cleanup time. Cheers
Good day eh!!! Maintenance is job #1 at GP Outdoors!!! Nice job Gord. Your mower is all ready to go and it should be worry free for the season now!!! Thanks for the tips and take care
Cheers Grampie!
One of the great feelings of gratitude - having a piece of equipment fully serviced and ready to face the season. We all cringe a bit when it’s maintenance day, but it does have its own rewards. Still waiting for that iso-tunes email... smile. Enjoy your day in paradise. Cheers.
LOL! Good morning Paul. Yup, so true - but I agree. Feels great when you finish putting away all the tools and grease , and sit back. Hope you are enjoying the long weekend - Good luck in the contest!
Impactors are an awesome tool to have in the arsenal GP. Especially on a trip with a lug nut socket just in case. Don’t ask me how I know it’s a good idea. LOL. Good advice for the novice or veteran mower owner. Good ol’ Guy and his workshop comes through again.
Morning T! Yup - whew - awfully lucky having him down the road. Keep smiling!
@@GPOutdoors Heck yeah I sure will GP!
I’ve been using an FDR1672 since 2010 maintain about 2 acres of grass and it has been a great piece of equipment!!!! Leaves a great cut too.
Put some Anti Seize on the thread of the bolts to help with removal at a later date. Have a Safe Day
Thanks David!
@@GPOutdoors I use a little copper anti-seize on the bolts and it works great! My previous mower had instructions to use it so I use it on the Kubota. The bolts always come right out.
Thanks so much!
Sorry dave i commented before i saw yours. I love anti seize.
Gp
Get a 60 grit sanding disc for your grinder to sharpen mower blades
Does the job in minutes and you don’t have to worry about messing up the angle or taking off too much material
Good tip to grind the back of the blade instead of the front to balance the blades. I’m going to remember that. Thank you for another informative video.
I always balance my blades after sharpening, it saves the bearings in the spindles, and lessens vibration of the mower!
Gotta love WD 40. Nice to see the ducks swimming. Looks like a beautiful day in your part of the world. Be safe.
Good morning Jean! Yup, it is a must-have for sure. The girls were pretty excited to see them - they were a little late this year. I hope you are keeping well. Getting warmer and it feels so nice in the mornings to see the sunrise. You must be keeping busy - wish you all the best!
Thanks for sharing with us Gord, you and Guy made short order of the blade sharpening and you serviced it right also. Loved the intro to the video, nature at it’s finest. Stay safe up there and keep having fun. Fred 🙏🏻🙏🏻👋👋👍👍👏🏻👏🏻
Morning Fred! The girls were pretty excited that the babies finally emerged. We started thinking perhaps an Osprey or something had got to the nest. Keep well!
Good job Gord, you made it look EASY !
Thanks SW!
Seems like LandPride put some decent thought into the serviceability of that mower. Didn't look like it was too hard to access the maintenance points at all. Good video!
Thanks for the reminder video on mower maintenance - guess I will have to get on that now :)
:))
Nice job GP. I didn’t see this video until today. You made some great points that I missed 😄
Good video GP. It is also a good idea to remove grass clinging to the deck when doing maintenance. A pressure washer helps with that a lot. If you feel so inclined after that, hit the bare metal with some paint too.
Thanks Dave!. I scraped it but could use some paint for sure. All the best!
Glad you pointed out supporting the loader while working under it, many new owners don't think about that. I made cylinder supports out of angle iron. Just cut them to the length of the exposed cylinder rod when fully raised. I hold them on the rod with magnets (for my BX they are 14" long. When I'm done - the same magnets attach them to my ROPS for storage!
good video Gord good job on maintenance and sharpening the blades all ready to cut grass take care and have a great night
Boy, everyone has an opinion about when it comes to mower maintenance! Geesh. Thanks GP!
LOL! :))
A half inch bolt has a 3/4" / 19mm head. Like your videos!
GP very precise in your work I use anti seize on my bolts saves stress down the road. Work safe
Love the lock N Lube.
Another great one Gordon...info is always so darned well organized and presented. (Of course, the beautiful scenery doesn't hurt!) 👍👍
Thanks Chris! Have a great week out there with the new tractor!
As neat as you are, I was surprised you did not clean the bottom of the deck of the crusted on clippings, etc.
Morning Steven. I only scraped it, but was thinking that perhaps it needs a better cleaning and a coat of paint. Thanks for saying hi this morning!
good tip on balancing the blade
Thanks 👍 Casy!
1/2" bolts have 3/4" bolt heads or nuts. 19mm is the metric equivalent of 3/4". Bolt size is the major diameter of the threads, not the head size.
I like using the sandpaper style grinder wheels. With the fine grit it gives a smooth edge. I seen where people are using a high quality ceramic coating for the belly of the deck and seams to make it easy to clean.
Good morning Kevin. That's funny- that's what Guy originally suggested - to use his sandpaper grinder. I'll give it a shot next time. Take care!
That’s a great idea
Are use the same turtle wax spray on ceramic that I use on my cars on all of my metal and plastic equipment and it does a great job
GP, hard to believe it's been 2 years since you used the finish mower! Sheesh, time is zippin by !!
LOL. I was thinking about that too yesterday. Wow - I am getting old - fast! :)) Have a good day John!
Great video, GP! I use my tail gate as a work surface all the time too! Good job measuring the angle of the grounded blade surface. I had never thought of doing that. You are all set for your short growing. season! Cheers!
Morning Michael. Yes, not much time for cutting before it gets scorched till September. Hey, how do you like your belly mower? One of our subscribers was asking for some honest feedback on the belly mower. Maybe you could pop out a video about it at some point. Take care!
@@GPOutdoors I could do a video on my belly mower. . My tractor is in the shop right now, the connections for the swift tach loader were leaking. I get on that when I get it back. I miss my orange friend!
Great video, I always enjoy your content!
Good job your all set to go
Great opening scene love the geese
Nice pmcs. Few things...
1) Good job completely greasing the implement and pto shaft. One thing to double check after you pull the telescope pto apart make sure the universal joints/yokes are phased correctly. Some pto shafts can only go together one way and some can go 3 or 4 ways. This can allow yokes to get out of phase and will lead to vibration.
2) I’m glad you supported your loader but also remember there is a weak link still...the straps. Always place some sort of block or stand directly under the deck itself.
3) Balancing blades...to lighten heavy end grind on the very end of the blade. The perpendicular. It will take minimal material removed being this is the furthest distance from center.
Is this attachment quick hitch compatible?
Good video, thanks GP.
Was kinda surprised you didn't power wash the underside of the mower. One other thing that you took care of is getting all the old grass build up off the blade which can affect he balancing. Great video.
Really appreciate this video - couple of good ideas in the other comments as well - thank GP 👍
You bet Al! Have a good one!
GP, I see it's already been mentioned to use anti-cease on the blade bolts. I've been doing this for over 30 years. Every two or three years I clean the bolt threads and apply fresh anti-cease. On my garden tractors I sharpen the blades once or twice a year. Same two sets of blades for 18 years on two tractors. Also after grinding blades with angle grinder I use a 80 grit sanding disc to finish.
Thanks for the video, just purchased one last weekend. Love it.
On my old finish mower (not Land Pride) the blade bolts were left hand threaded for safety, ie. Use forward on the impact gun to remove them and reverse to tighten. I assume that Land Pride uses convential bolt threads. Great servicing tips.
Morning M. I wasn't sure at first but yes, they are conventional.Thanks!
Thanks Gord, it may be worth reminding your viewers that they should check before attempting to remove blades ( on any mower) since they might be tightening the blade bolt with an impact gun while mistakenly believing they are removing the bolt. Many of your channel followers are new to tractor implements. So when will you be like Mike Morgan and quit your day job? 😀
Absolutely perfect video for teaching me how to do this. While most of my mowers are new this year (Kubota Z421 mower and the Brush hog for my Kubota LX2610), I'll be returning next spring to perform this!!! I just need to know how to do this on my Brush hug which currently has the mulch blades on it.
I used wheel bearing (red) in the spindels of my mower (commercial lawn care business) those spindle can run hot, the red stuff does great. Also, use a flap disc to sharpen the blades instead of a grinding disc, nicer finish, smoother, and easier. Love the videos.
G P we have a belly mower the finish is good choice can get under things
God Bless All
PaK
It works well for me here Peter! Enjoy the rest of your day!
Greetings from eastern Ontario. Lots of great tips GP. If everyone performed their maintenance to your standards, their equipment would last a lot longer and have fewer breakdowns. Cheers.
Good morning L! Hope you have been enjoying our long weekend. Got lucky yesterday - very warm but windy - kept the black flies away all day. All the best!
great tips on the PTO maintenance. I must admit, I haven't greased my shaft in quite some time. (am I allowed to say that?)
After each use, you should remove the belt covers, and hit it with a leaf blower, drying vegetation promotes rust if left for to long!
Morning Pat! Good point - thanks!
Hey Gord, you might want to add some grease zerk covers to your equipment. Not only are they bright yellow (from lock'n'lube at least) so they help you find them, but they also help to keep dirt and debris out of the zerk.
pb blaster is my bolt buster spray of choice
When checking the belt if you are without the tool use a fish scale and pull the prober amount of pounds and measure. I use that no my motorcycle and it is right on.
I never thought I would encounter something worse than the old button style PTO attachments until I dealt with the first ring style one. It has been a hate-hate relationship ever since. Hah
Also not sure if they sell it in Canada... But try PB Blaster for penetrating oil... It makes WD-40 look like diesel fuel when you compare effectiveness.
Hello fellow GP followers...Spring is here! Saw 2 Canada geese families while kayaking on the river and I was going to move my stove wood in the shed and a robin nest on the cord with 3 blue eggs stopped that project.
Great job
If only my blades lasted a full season, but that's what I get for living on a sandhill. I do have a set of self-sharpening blades coming... I'm interested to see how they hold up to the sand. Cheers!
Nice Billy! Let us know later this summer how they are working out for you. Good luck with them!
Hi GP We had our geese show up with four goslings one day and then a coyote started showing up the next day so the geese and family haven't been back. ☹ Kroil is even better then WD40! Cheers from MA!
Morning D! We thought something got them this year but happy to see they are safe...for now. Thanks!
GP, Do you rotate the blade to get even wear and/or help the blades last longer? Great channel, Thanks for all your good work.
Hey Gordon. I have the same deck just slightly larger (model number 1672). One of us is wrong. Not sure which! But I was under the impression that when measuring the fluid level in the gearbox, you were just supposed to drop it in the hole and NOT screw in. I thought I read that in the manual but I'm sure I'm the one who is wrong here. Its a moot point really because if you top off your gear box, you do it like you said and fill to the overflow hole on the side (assuming its removed).
Hey man, how do you know when to stop greasing for the end spools on top of the deck? I don’t see any come out which is when I usually stop greasing. Manual doesn’t specify.
Hey folly! I know what you mean. Sorry, I can't say for sure , but for me, I only pump in 2-3 squirts. But I grease regularly. So I figure I should be ok. Wish I could have been of better help.
To maintain the angle easier when grinding try putting the blade into the throat of the vice at an angle so the bevel is parallel and level with the floor thus you only have to concentrate on keeping the grinder level while grinding!
Thanks Stephen! That's a helpful idea - would have been much easier I think. Thanks so much!
Two questions. First, do you have to sync the cutting blades, or do they have enough end clearance? Second, do you have a recommendation for bib overalls? I have an oversized orange heavy canvas jumpsuit that I used while RV traveling, but it is too hot to wear here in Las Vegas.
Hi Bruce. Great questions - no, I don't have to sync them because they do not overlap each other physically. I have only ever worn Carhardtt bibs - they have at least one light fabric option which might help. Mine are the standard R1 model and definitely get pretty hot in our summers here. Good luck and thanks for tuning in!
When does working on Trail Season Start ???
Morning Aped! I'm working on it. Not sure yet but it's on the list. I am looking into possibly renting an excavator. Thanks for checking in!
Great video GP. I like the tip of grinding the back of blade if it needs balancing. Did you need to check the PTO shaft length since it’s a repurposed attachment on a new tractor or did you use it on this tractor already? Jim
Good morning James. Yes I did - all good. It was a long shaft and didn't need replacement. Thanks - have a great week!
Hi GP,
Looking forward to more mowing videos! Will you be using the Ferris zero turn again this year or the FDR1660? Thanks!
Good morning! I'll be using the FDR I believe. Thanks for tuning in!
Blades LESS than $25.00 US each.
Love it when it's ready to roll!!
3/4” air belt sander to sharpen. Life will be easier
i gave up on sharpening the blades my corded impact wouldn't budge the bolts even after hitting with lube. got a file and did the best i could with them on the deck
I've always had somebody else do the blades when I had maintenance done on the lawn mower, but I thought I might try it myself this year. Are the blades tightened and loosened the standard way? Ie righty tighty lefty loosey?
I have been wondering this... Is the ROPS integrated into the Cab? It doesn't look like it, but it definitely is still necessary.
i like to put never seize on my bolts
Gp : antiseize on those bolts and were washers meet.
1/2 inch bolt is 3/4 head or 19mm.
3/8 inch bolt is 9/16 head or 14mm
I always remember those and figure out the rest when I need.
Good morning and thanks Peter! That is super helpful! All the best and thanks for sharing that.
If you need to locate a rock or anything else in your yard mow it and you will find it. great video
LOL! Have a good one Doug!
Hi Gord. I have a question for you? That grease gun that you have does it work good? I have to buy a new one, mine is kind of a pain in the ......t. Thanks Cheers.
GP-what brand torque wrench do you have? It looked like a reasonable size. Not almost 3 feet long like some can get.
Hi Seth. I am not sure what brand it is ( not marked) but I got it at Princess Auto on sale, a while back. But handy being so small. Take care!
First! Haha good upload time open RUclips and new video!
:)) Thanks Byron! Enjoy your day out there!
Where did you get the lifting slings?
Morning Bob and Kim! I picked them up at Princess Auto - reasonably inexpensive and holds alot of weight. Be well!
What interval dose it say to service it?
can't believe I didn't clean the deck first.
Did the zero turn get shipped off?
It sure did Brad! But was fun while I had it. have a good one!
@@GPOutdoors You seemed to really enjoy it. Figured you would be holding on to it.
Nice video, can you come down and do my mower deck also
LOL! Good morning Larry!
Now comes the hard part, having to mow the lawn with the tractor and mower and NOT yearning for the zero tern mower you were using last summer.
The bolt through the hole is not the best way to balance a rotary blade. There is a low cost device, purpose designed for this purpose and it’s called “blade balancer” for rotary blades. eBay sell them etc.
Morning Steve. Thanks!
Time for GPs garage?? Dont use lumber?? Lol go steel??
Too bad that Ferris is not around. The land pride could have stayed in storage
Morning Don! Yup, that was one fine machine. Take care!