Thanks for sharing. I hope you read through the comments,evidently I missed a couple of things I should have mentioned. Hope you have many, trouble free mowing days ahead.
Thanks. You might want to read some of the comments, I guess I missed a couple of grease points. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck and happy mowing
There are also some grease points on the deck and the mechanism that moves the deck up and down. Not sure if there are others.. I'll have to check the manual. Good find on the one underneath in the middle. I have the X350 so its pretty much same. One thing I did different when changing oil is I ran the tractor to warm up oil first so it was thin and warm and drained easily. Opening the fill plug while its draining makes the flow so much better too!
The Kit actually depends on what Engine your mower has. I have John Deere X300 with Kawasaki Engine so the kit that you have won't fit. BTW, I use the same Gasoline Stabilizer brand for years. I put it in my empty Gasoline tank before heading to the gas station.
merlström you’re exactly right. They put at least two different motors in the x300. You need your serial number to get the right filters. I do the same thing you do, add the stabilizer before I fill up the gas can. Thanks for watching, happy mowing, Larry
@@LSatch I've had my JD x300 Lawn Tractor for years. I change the oil, the engine filter and the air filters when necessary. BTW, I just ordered my Kit from Amazon so it is ready for me when I need it.
I’m not sure what you’re seeing. There are a couple of paper towels tucked in there that I keep there to check the oil. On the far side of the battery there is a cable cover. Anyway, happy mowing this summer
From the JD owners manual, changing engine oil: "IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. Some residual oil could remain in engine after draining. Overfilling can cause smoking, hard starting, fouling of spark plug, and oil saturation of air filter. Add oil slowly and stop to check oil level every few ounces to avoid overfilling. Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Do not overfill." > X300, X304 and X310: Begin with approximately 1.7 L (1.8 qt). > X320, X324 and X360: Begin with approximately 2.1 L (2.2 qt).
On my X300, snow blower, weed wacker, and push mowers I use Shell premium fuel that has 0 % ethanol. Update July 2023, all gas stations in Canada no longer sell 0% ethanol fuel. So to combat this I use Ethanol Shield sold in Home Depot, this prevents moisture from forming causing water in the fuel.
There are gas stations near me that sell 0% ethanol. That’s what I’ve used sometimes too. Thanks for watching. Happy mowing
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Larry have you cleaned out the gas tank on the x300? I think I can remove it, but there's a foam piece the fuel lines and seat wiring run through, and the wiring housing is fused to the foam. Any advice? We've had it to 3 mechanics because it runs for 20 minutes and dies. It can sit and idle for an hour, but running it dies. Had everything but the tank and main lines checked. It's a closed system - no vented cap. I'm thinking it's debris in the tank.
Michèle Jedlicka please keep in mind that I’m no mechanic. I had a very similar experience. Took 5-6 months of frustration and lots of unneeded spent money. They tried everything. Took it to a different place and they nailed it in minutes. It was a small needle type valve in the carburetor. It would idle fine. Then when you move the valve giggles out of place. It’s a $10.00 part. After I had the carburetor rebuilt I’ve had no problems for a couple of years now. (Knock on wood). Before I’d remove the gas tank I’d have the carburetor rebuilt. Good luck, I feel your pain. Larry
Larry.......I hate to say it but I think your front deck hanger is on upside down? My x300 has the mulching deck and the hangers have the offset at the top on mine. You may want to check that? Also, when pumping grease into the front steering, you're better off with the front wheels off the ground. Best wishes Dave from England
Thanks Dave. I’ve not changed the front deck hanger for when I got it but I’ll look at it. I think your grease suggestion makes a lot of sense. Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated. Larry
@@LSatch Hey, no sweat Larry! My hanger is definitely mounted so the offsets are at the top. I've looked at some others and they're the same as mine.......but if your deck has never been off, that's really odd. Maybe different decks are hung differently before any keyboard warriors comment!! Mine has a starter motor that sticks too.......a little bit of brake/clutch cleaner sprayed into it has kept it going another couple of years!! I miss my holidays in America btw!!! Best Dave
Jerome Foster probably not for the summer but I would use it on “the last tank” of the summer to keep the gas fresh over the winter. BUT....please remember, I’m not an expert on the subject, I just play one on RUclips. 😉
Thanks for subscribing! Yes, I still have the same mower, had it since 2016. It’s still running great! The hood has some cracks in it that I’ve repaired several times. Happy mowing.
Jason Gelles I’m but I can’t honestly say. Most of the gas filters I see on the shelf all look alike but I just don’t know. You could probably do a google search for mowers and find a discussion group that could answer your question.
OKAY I GOT SOME OF THAT STA-BIL STORAGE,.... NOW HOW MUCH DO I USE???? EVER TIME ONES A WEEK.?? IF I FELL THE TANK UP WITH GAS, HOW MUCH DO I MIX WITH IT. I WANT MY JOHN DEERE TO LAST A LONG TIME TOO... FROM INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
Patrick Wilson I just follow the directions on the bottle. I don’t have it in front of me but as I recall, 1 once treats 2.5 gallons. I have a 5 gallon gas can so I use 2 once’s when I fill it up. I don’t try to add it directly to my mower. Hope this helps. I stand corrected. The last bottle I bought did say 2.5 gal per once. I just got a new bottle last week and it says 1oz treats 5 gallons. Bottom line, read and follow directions on the bottle.
John Athanassion thanks for watching. I’m not familiar with Seafoam but if it says it’s a fuel stabilizer I’m sure it will work. Hope it blesses your church for a long time, He is risen!
Warm up the engine first and raise opposite side to assure complete drain. Clean out your Funnel before pouring. There should be grease fittings for each axle. You greased the King Pins. Good to use Factory stuff. Fram filters are not thought of highly. I would lengthen that fuel hose so you can access it easier.
I have a fram oversize filter from Walmart on mine no problems at all .as matter of fact if this same filter can go 1000 hrs on a yanmar 2cyl Diesel engine in a APU unit with 3 qt capacity. I change oil only every spring, i don,t even mess with filter oil stays perfectly clean. The filter is longer than than what you,d find on a Chevy 5.3L.It is 2.25 × Times the length of that stubby overpriced JD Filter.330 hrs on my 2008 X300 no engine issues what so ever. Your vin sticker hsd the DOM date of mfkg lower Rh corner.
@@LSatch Filters have different types of Relief valves inside them and you would be wise to use the correct one. Only about 15% of the oil gets filtered on the flow past it. For a few bucks extra, go with the good stuff IMHO.
Gord Baker I just got my maintenance “kit” in the mail Saturday and plan on change oil, etc, tomorrow. I’m going with all JD original parts as I usually do. Thanks for the advice.
tundralou I use Turf-Guard SEA 10w-30. I know several comments say you can save money with other products but I’ve always gone with original JD parts. Thanks for commenting. Happy mowing
Missed the grease fittings on the front wheels. Around here 100% gas with no ethanol is easily available, most people use that in their power equipment, of course you still use a stabilizer in the winter, either Stabil or Seafoam is another good one.
Thanks for the informative video! I noticed your seat has a crack in it ... exactly the same spot that mine cracked. I had mine replaced under John Deere warranty. My X300 is now out of warranty with barely 300hrs on it and it has cracked again (over four years or 400hrs out of warranty) Poor quality seat. In many respects my LX173 and JD180 are far better machines ... I use all three on our 4 acres ... not at the same time of course!
@@sodbuster518able To clarify ... the crack in the seat happened less than 3 months after we purchased the tractor. Never subjected to UV sunlight, used once a week and stored in an insulated dry garage. The replacement seat has lasted far longer (410 hrs) than the first one but does show crease lines in the exact same places as the original ... and I agree it is a fact of life that seats can fail like this. So, if I purchase a new sofa/car/truck and the seat comes apart before it is 3 months old I have to accept that "It is what it is?" and not warn other buyers to beware? I am positive that if you bought a new car/truck you would be at the dealership the very next day to demand satisfaction ... stay smart, stay safe.
@@LSatch Thank you Larry, our X300 is used on a weekly basis for mowing and towing a garden trailer with shovels, rakes, weed sprayer, pressure washer or tools for outside repairs. Our LX173 and JD180 are our "go too" machines for tasks that the X300 doesn't perform as well. We bought the LX173 back around 1995 and "was used and abused" on the family farm. We have kept in going over the years ... it is a solid machine.
Kate Breckon I wish I would have bought a John Deere back in the ‘90’s. I think they were built better back then. I agree with you about the seat, it should last longer. I have ordered a seat cover for this mowing season. We’ll see how that goes.
Pro Tip: to determine which engine is under the hood of your X300, open the hood and look at it! JD did not use a “bazillion” types of motors in the x300.... merely one engine in each x300 generation: ‘06-‘10 had the Kawasaki FH491V... ‘11-15 uses the FS541V ... also, always run the engine to warm the oil before draining, helps to suspend contaminants/warm oil drains more thoroughly
Why pay $42 for that kit? The air filter is $15... a Purolator Premium or Bosch oil filter is $5.... two quarts of oil and you’re good ta’ go... those plugs and that fuel filter are a few bucks a piece at the local AutoZone when you need ‘m
@@michaelsocash3407 I made this video because a viewer asked me to. I’m certainly not an expert in small engine maintenance or repair but I don’t think I said anything in the video, except for my math on the amount of oil needed, that would hurt anything or cause damage to their mower.
Remember, the oil filter is empty until you start the engine, so check the oil level after it's been started, run a minute or so and shutoff, to allow the oil to drain back down.
@@LSatch Good video. On the top of the mower deck, the grease points on the spindles are either on the top or the side of the spindles. It depends on which deck you have.
@@fiftyoon thanks. Mine are on top. I saw a YT video where a guy said it was a waste of time to grease them because there were not really any bearings in there. Do you know if that’s true?
With regard to gasoline containing ethanol; if there is no place to get ethanol-free gasoline where you live, you can mix the gasoline with water to remove the ethanol. Get your gasoline, pour a portion of water into the gasoline, then shake the container, allow the water to settle, drain off the water and presto! Ethanol-free gas.
This riding mower cannot discharge the grass properly because its outlet is too small and the fan is not efficient. One solution is to mow your lawn every 3 days (2 days in the spring) in order to mow a very small amount of grass. If you wait one week, the grass outlet will be blocked all the time. Conclusion: this machine is made to mow when you have no grass, a machine to mow in the desert!
@@LSatch Try a bit less than Recommended. Some oil will remain in the crankcase. The manual should tell you if you screw in the dip stick or not. Too much oil can obstruct vacuum actuated Fuel Pump.
Gord Baker thanks for watching. I don’t think they are sealed but they certainly could be, I’m just a backyard, trying to save a buck, guy sharing what I do. Happy mowing. Stay safe. Larry
Only one gas station around here has it and it’s really expensive. I’ve never had trouble with the additive I’ve been using for years. Thanks for watching. Happy mowing this summer
Why on earth are you adding Stabil when you are going to use the tractor? Makes zero sense... Stabil would be for seasonal storage, and even then you’re better off running the tank dry (with a smidge of 2cycle oil ) / draining the carb bowl instead of leaving fuel in the machine anyway... if you’re looking for a fuel treatment during the mowing season, add a tiny bit of Seafoam with every tank...
Stabil is what my mower mechanic told me to use after he replace all the gaskets in the carburetor from using gasoline with ethanol in it. Thanks for the feedback.
I know this is an old RUclips but I’m a new owner. Sta-bil has (at least) two different products. One is for long term storage or your gas, and one is an ethanol fighter. So, if you can’t get ethanol-free gas, you know what product to use. I have to drive a minimum of about 20 miles, each way, to get gas free of corn juice. So I fill up about ten cans at a time. I add Sta-bil Storage to the cans before I head to the gas station.
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Hi Larry, thanks for the video. Picking up a new (to me) X300R with 149 hours on it today so this was very helpful!
Thanks for sharing. I hope you read through the comments,evidently I missed a couple of things I should have mentioned. Hope you have many, trouble free mowing days ahead.
I was changing out the blades today and found a grease fitting on the blade pedal where it pivots. Good video!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Happy mowing
Nice Job I have the same lawn tractor. Will tune up in the morning.
Thanks. You might want to read some of the comments, I guess I missed a couple of grease points. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck and happy mowing
Good thing that kit turned out to be the right one. I have a riding mower but rarely use it.
NICHOLS RETIREMENT EMPIRE I was holding my breath. Would have been a short video otherwise. I mow about an acre.
There are also some grease points on the deck and the mechanism that moves the deck up and down. Not sure if there are others.. I'll have to check the manual. Good find on the one underneath in the middle. I have the X350 so its pretty much same. One thing I did different when changing oil is I ran the tractor to warm up oil first so it was thin and warm and drained easily. Opening the fill plug while its draining makes the flow so much better too!
Thanks for those tips, much appreciated. Thanks for watching and commenting.
The Kit actually depends on what Engine your mower has. I have John Deere X300 with Kawasaki Engine so the kit that you have won't fit. BTW, I use the same Gasoline Stabilizer brand for years. I put it in my empty Gasoline tank before heading to the gas station.
merlström you’re exactly right. They put at least two different motors in the x300. You need your serial number to get the right filters. I do the same thing you do, add the stabilizer before I fill up the gas can. Thanks for watching, happy mowing, Larry
@@LSatch I've had my JD x300 Lawn Tractor for years. I change the oil, the engine filter and the air filters when necessary. BTW, I just ordered my Kit from Amazon so it is ready for me when I need it.
Thanks for the video and the information. One question, what is that white stuff near the rubber battery strap at 8:53? Mud or snake skin?
I’m not sure what you’re seeing. There are a couple of paper towels tucked in there that I keep there to check the oil. On the far side of the battery there is a cable cover. Anyway, happy mowing this summer
Yes, it’s the paper towels that I’m seeing, thanks for your reply.
Thank you for a very clear and informative video.
Thank you. I’m glad it helped. Thanks for taking the time and effort to comment- much appreciated. Larry
What about spark plugs that come with the kit?
I only change them once in a while unless they don’t seem to be firing. No harm changing them every 100 hours.
From the JD owners manual, changing engine oil:
"IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. Some residual oil could remain in engine after draining. Overfilling can cause smoking, hard starting, fouling of spark plug, and oil saturation of air filter. Add oil slowly and stop to check oil level every few ounces to avoid overfilling. Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Do not overfill."
> X300, X304 and X310: Begin with approximately 1.7 L (1.8 qt).
> X320, X324 and X360: Begin with approximately 2.1 L (2.2 qt).
Your lift deck pedal also has a grease fitting
Thanks, I didn’t know that
On my X300, snow blower, weed wacker, and push mowers I use Shell premium fuel that has 0 % ethanol.
Update July 2023, all gas stations in Canada no longer sell 0% ethanol fuel. So to combat this I use Ethanol Shield sold in Home Depot, this prevents moisture from forming causing water in the fuel.
There are gas stations near me that sell 0% ethanol. That’s what I’ve used sometimes too. Thanks for watching. Happy mowing
Larry have you cleaned out the gas tank on the x300? I think I can remove it, but there's a foam piece the fuel lines and seat wiring run through, and the wiring housing is fused to the foam. Any advice? We've had it to 3 mechanics because it runs for 20 minutes and dies. It can sit and idle for an hour, but running it dies. Had everything but the tank and main lines checked. It's a closed system - no vented cap. I'm thinking it's debris in the tank.
Michèle Jedlicka please keep in mind that I’m no mechanic. I had a very similar experience. Took 5-6 months of frustration and lots of unneeded spent money. They tried everything. Took it to a different place and they nailed it in minutes. It was a small needle type valve in the carburetor. It would idle fine. Then when you move the valve giggles out of place. It’s a $10.00 part. After I had the carburetor rebuilt I’ve had no problems for a couple of years now. (Knock on wood). Before I’d remove the gas tank I’d have the carburetor rebuilt. Good luck, I feel your pain. Larry
No grease on the deck and back wheel?
I don’t think so but I’m no expert, sorry
A Fram or SuperTech (W/M) 3614 will fit fine and are half the price of the John Deere oil filter.
dwendt44 I’ll look for those, thanks.
I forgot to mention I'm running the Kawasaki engine on mine what is yours ?
Yes, exactly.
HAPPY Holidays
It is much easier to remove the fuel filter if you remove the plastic side panel first. There is one bolt to remove and then take the panel off.
B Dennis sure wish I knew that before. I’ll look for that bolt , thanks for the info, Larry
Also helps next time to put some lube such as oring lube on the filter.
Brad Dennis I followed your advice this summer and you’re right. Thanks for the suggestion
Does your lawnmower take 10w30
jordan smith yes, that’s what I use.
Larry.......I hate to say it but I think your front deck hanger is on upside down? My x300 has the mulching deck and the hangers have the offset at the top on mine. You may want to check that? Also, when pumping grease into the front steering, you're better off with the front wheels off the ground.
Best wishes
Dave from England
Thanks Dave. I’ve not changed the front deck hanger for when I got it but I’ll look at it. I think your grease suggestion makes a lot of sense. Thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated. Larry
@@LSatch Hey, no sweat Larry! My hanger is definitely mounted so the offsets are at the top. I've looked at some others and they're the same as mine.......but if your deck has never been off, that's really odd. Maybe different decks are hung differently before any keyboard warriors comment!! Mine has a starter motor that sticks too.......a little bit of brake/clutch cleaner sprayed into it has kept it going another couple of years!! I miss my holidays in America btw!!!
Best
Dave
@@daveh1081 I have taken the deck off to replace the belt but I’ve never messed with the hanger
Do I need to use a fuel stabilizer if I purchase non ethanol gas?
Jerome Foster probably not for the summer but I would use it on “the last tank” of the summer to keep the gas fresh over the winter. BUT....please remember, I’m not an expert on the subject, I just play one on RUclips. 😉
That is the exact more I have are you still using yours or have you bought a new one ?
I just subscribed to your channel.
Keith in Ohio
Thanks for subscribing! Yes, I still have the same mower, had it since 2016. It’s still running great! The hood has some cracks in it that I’ve repaired several times. Happy mowing.
never need to replace filter if you have an air compressor can clean it :)
Good point. Thanks for watching and commenting
You use a measuring cup. Can’t u just use the side of oil can? .8 qt is 25.6oz
Yes
Will any small in line fuel filter work? I've got a x300 with 17 horse Kawasaki
Jason Gelles I’m but I can’t honestly say. Most of the gas filters I see on the shelf all look alike but I just don’t know. You could probably do a google search for mowers and find a discussion group that could answer your question.
@@LSatch thanks Larry thanks for video take care
I believe if you check you will find two more zerk fittings that need greasing, further back on the machine. I did on my x330.
Thanks, I’ll look for them.
Mid-point of frond axle has a grease fitting plus three deck spindles need grease too.@@LSatch
@@brucesheehe6305 thanks. Several others have mentioned that too.
OKAY I GOT SOME OF THAT STA-BIL STORAGE,.... NOW HOW MUCH DO I USE???? EVER TIME ONES A WEEK.?? IF I FELL THE TANK UP WITH GAS, HOW MUCH DO I MIX WITH IT. I WANT MY JOHN DEERE TO LAST A LONG TIME TOO... FROM INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
Patrick Wilson I just follow the directions on the bottle. I don’t have it in front of me but as I recall, 1 once treats 2.5 gallons. I have a 5 gallon gas can so I use 2 once’s when I fill it up. I don’t try to add it directly to my mower. Hope this helps. I stand corrected. The last bottle I bought did say 2.5 gal per once. I just got a new bottle last week and it says 1oz treats 5 gallons. Bottom line, read and follow directions on the bottle.
U did a great job. Thanks!
Larry you will find on left paddle under foot pad were
Shift goes through. Also you have two on top of
Your mower dock look
On top of your pulleys.
Larry look on top of nuts
That were my fitting are.
Got me. Happy holidays 😄
You use Sta-bil with your gas. Is SeaFoam okay to use instead of Sta-bil. Thanks for video. Just bought my church a new X300.
John Athanassion thanks for watching. I’m not familiar with Seafoam but if it says it’s a fuel stabilizer I’m sure it will work. Hope it blesses your church for a long time, He is risen!
I've used both Seafoam and Stabil, they both work fine. I also recommend 100% gas with no ethanol if you can get it in your area.
Warm up the engine first and raise opposite side to assure complete drain. Clean out your Funnel before pouring. There should be grease fittings for each axle. You greased the King Pins.
Good to use Factory stuff. Fram filters are not thought of highly. I would lengthen that fuel hose so you can access it easier.
Gord Baker great advice. You should be sharing your knowledge!
I have a fram oversize filter from Walmart on mine no problems at all .as matter of fact if this same filter can go 1000 hrs on a yanmar 2cyl Diesel engine in a APU unit with 3 qt capacity. I change oil only every spring, i don,t even mess with filter oil stays perfectly clean. The filter is longer than than what you,d find on a Chevy 5.3L.It is 2.25 × Times the length of that stubby overpriced JD Filter.330 hrs on my 2008 X300 no engine issues what so ever. Your vin sticker hsd the DOM date of mfkg lower Rh corner.
Bruce Rogers do you have a item number for the fram oversized filter? I’d like to use that. I have 255 hours on my 2008. Thanks for sharing.
@@LSatch Filters have different types of Relief valves inside them and you would be wise to use the correct one. Only about 15% of the oil gets filtered on the flow past it. For a few bucks extra, go with the good stuff IMHO.
Gord Baker I just got my maintenance “kit” in the mail Saturday and plan on change oil, etc, tomorrow. I’m going with all JD original parts as I usually do. Thanks for the advice.
Read and reread your JD maint manual for weight of oil. I see someone asks about what weight of oil it’s in a charT in your manual.
tundralou I use Turf-Guard SEA 10w-30. I know several comments say you can save money with other products but I’ve always gone with original JD parts. Thanks for commenting. Happy mowing
Missed the grease fittings on the front wheels. Around here 100% gas with no ethanol is easily available, most people use that in their power equipment, of course you still use a stabilizer in the winter, either Stabil or Seafoam is another good one.
Thanks, you’re right, I missed them, should update that part. I haven’t seen gas without ethanol around here for years. Happy mowing
@@LSatch You will sometimes find Premium Fuel (Shell here in SWO) has no Ethanol.
Gord Baker one of our Racetracks started carrying it. Thanks
Thanks for the informative video! I noticed your seat has a crack in it ... exactly the same spot that mine cracked. I had mine replaced under John Deere warranty. My X300 is now out of warranty with barely 300hrs on it and it has cracked again (over four years or 400hrs out of warranty) Poor quality seat. In many respects my LX173 and JD180 are far better machines ... I use all three on our 4 acres ... not at the same time of course!
Kate Breckon yes mine is out of warranty too. I recently looked at getting a cover for it but haven’t yet. Thanks for watching and happy mowing.
All John Deere vinyl seats crack over time doesn't matter if its a farm tractor or lawn tractor it,s a fact of life just have to get used to.
@@sodbuster518able To clarify ... the crack in the seat happened less than 3 months after we purchased the tractor. Never subjected to UV sunlight, used once a week and stored in an insulated dry garage. The replacement seat has lasted far longer (410 hrs) than the first one but does show crease lines in the exact same places as the original ... and I agree it is a fact of life that seats can fail like this. So, if I purchase a new sofa/car/truck and the seat comes apart before it is 3 months old I have to accept that "It is what it is?" and not warn other buyers to beware? I am positive that if you bought a new car/truck you would be at the dealership the very next day to demand satisfaction ... stay smart, stay safe.
@@LSatch Thank you Larry, our X300 is used on a weekly basis for mowing and towing a garden trailer with shovels, rakes, weed sprayer, pressure washer or tools for outside repairs. Our LX173 and JD180 are our "go too" machines for tasks that the X300 doesn't perform as well. We bought the LX173 back around 1995 and "was used and abused" on the family farm. We have kept in going over the years ... it is a solid machine.
Kate Breckon I wish I would have bought a John Deere back in the ‘90’s. I think they were built better back then. I agree with you about the seat, it should last longer. I have ordered a seat cover for this mowing season. We’ll see how that goes.
That tractor was made on when I was born 🎉
😂😂😂mine was made in 2016
Pro Tip: to determine which engine is under the hood of your X300, open the hood and look at it! JD did not use a “bazillion” types of motors in the x300.... merely one engine in each x300 generation: ‘06-‘10 had the Kawasaki FH491V... ‘11-15 uses the FS541V ... also, always run the engine to warm the oil before draining, helps to suspend contaminants/warm oil drains more thoroughly
Why pay $42 for that kit? The air filter is $15... a Purolator Premium or Bosch oil filter is $5.... two quarts of oil and you’re good ta’ go... those plugs and that fuel filter are a few bucks a piece at the local AutoZone when you need ‘m
Sorry I offended you. Thanks for the tip.
@@LSatch not offended, just disappointed when someone portrays themselves as knowledgeable
@@michaelsocash3407 I made this video because a viewer asked me to. I’m certainly not an expert in small engine maintenance or repair but I don’t think I said anything in the video, except for my math on the amount of oil needed, that would hurt anything or cause damage to their mower.
Michael Socash ; you’re a jackass.
You should also grease the fittings on the wheels
Leonard Levash great point. Thanks for sharing that.
Thanks!
And grease the blade spindles, if they have them.
Most don't have grease fittings on the wheels.
Thank you sir.
You’re welcome. Glad it helped. Happy mowing
I have a X300 as well. Would be so much easier if I could just add 2 quarts and fill a little higher than recommended.
I agree but it's mine understanding that over filling with oil could damage the engine.
@@LSatch Never ever overfill the oil.
Remember, the oil filter is empty until you start the engine, so check the oil level after it's been started, run a minute or so and shutoff, to allow the oil to drain back down.
U missed the grease fittings on the mower paddle.
Thanks, where are they located?
@@LSatch Good video. On the top of the mower deck, the grease points on the spindles are either on the top or the side of the spindles. It depends on which deck you have.
@@fiftyoon thanks. Mine are on top. I saw a YT video where a guy said it was a waste of time to grease them because there were not really any bearings in there. Do you know if that’s true?
@@LSatch I took some time to do some reading, and, yes, there are bearings and seals in the deck spindles on the JD X300 series mowers.
@@fiftyoon thanks, much appreciated
With regard to gasoline containing ethanol; if there is no place to get ethanol-free gasoline where you live, you can mix the gasoline with water to remove the ethanol. Get your gasoline, pour a portion of water into the gasoline, then shake the container, allow the water to settle, drain off the water and presto! Ethanol-free gas.
Ragemutt I’ve never heard of that. It sounds so counterintuitive. I may have to try that in an emergency. Will the water go to the top after settling?
@@LSatch Water is heavier than hydrocarbons and will be at the bottom. I have not heard of this method.
Mine takes 3 pints, I measure to insure NO overfill
Right, over fill is not good. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you have a great mowing season
This riding mower cannot discharge the grass properly because its outlet is too small and the fan is not efficient. One solution is to mow your lawn every 3 days (2 days in the spring) in order to mow a very small amount of grass. If you wait one week, the grass outlet will be blocked all the time. Conclusion: this machine is made to mow when you have no grass, a machine to mow in the desert!
😂😂😂😂 so true. I bought the bagging system used from the dealership. That should have been a red flag right there. 🤷🏻♂️
Thank you
Brett no, thank you! Happy mowing.....Larry
Thanks
This mower needs exactly two quarts of oil.
Colleen Zuren ok but two quarts will over fill my motor. Don’t add too much or you could do damage to the motor. Maybe someone could help us here.
@@LSatch Try a bit less than Recommended. Some oil will remain in the crankcase. The manual should tell you if you screw in the dip stick or not. Too much oil can obstruct vacuum actuated Fuel Pump.
Gord Baker great advice, thanks.
42 bucks is a pretty good deal
Thanks, I think so too
$53-ish on amazon ‘24
Yes, ordered it about two weeks ago
"1 QT 8 oz" is NOT 1.8 Quarts! 8 oz has NEVER equaled 25.6 oz!!! 8/10 of a quart = 25.6 oz!!!!
phantom714 thanks, you’re the first one to catch that!
From the JD owners manual, changing engine oil: X300, X304 and X310: Begin with approximately 1.7 L (1.8 qt)
Lots of exclamation marks in 1.8 Quarts……………!
Grease the pulley spindles on the mower deck.
Matt Windisch absolutely. That’s one of the advantages of the x300, they have spindles that have grease nips.
@@LSatch If they are like other spindles, they have sealed bearings. You are just pumping grease into a void.
Gord Baker thanks for watching. I don’t think they are sealed but they certainly could be, I’m just a backyard, trying to save a buck, guy sharing what I do. Happy mowing. Stay safe. Larry
Use elthenol free gas
Only one gas station around here has it and it’s really expensive. I’ve never had trouble with the additive I’ve been using for years. Thanks for watching. Happy mowing this summer
Why on earth are you adding Stabil when you are going to use the tractor? Makes zero sense... Stabil would be for seasonal storage, and even then you’re better off running the tank dry (with a smidge of 2cycle oil ) / draining the carb bowl instead of leaving fuel in the machine anyway... if you’re looking for a fuel treatment during the mowing season, add a tiny bit of Seafoam with every tank...
Stabil is what my mower mechanic told me to use after he replace all the gaskets in the carburetor from using gasoline with ethanol in it. Thanks for the feedback.
I know this is an old RUclips but I’m a new owner.
Sta-bil has (at least) two different products. One is for long term storage or your gas, and one is an ethanol fighter. So, if you can’t get ethanol-free gas, you know what product to use.
I have to drive a minimum of about 20 miles, each way, to get gas free of corn juice. So I fill up about ten cans at a time.
I add Sta-bil Storage to the cans before I head to the gas station.