aam a 89 yr old woman who still mows the lawn. Husband is a paraplygic a nd so helping me w fessable. fessith the assembly of our new S170 was not fessible. Gor the book but I do better with videos. Put the grass catcher on by myself with the video and now I am learning how to start the mower. If I have to go back, its simple to do. These videos are much better than the books that come . Thank you so much
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The quick change oil filter is great, IF you also drain the rest of the oil, by opening the drain plug for the engine. The quick change filter is about twice the size of a standard filter, so it may be better. The problem for some is the cost. $40. JD offers a conversion kit, to return it to the standard filter.(about $25). Great, very detailed video. I wish I saw one before I bought my E120 2+ years ago.
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Great video. Was thinking of downsizing from my Toro zero turn 50" to this tractor. Zero turn doesn't do well on the slight incline of my drainage in ditch. S170 seems like a great option
This is one of the best tractors I have owned, my last tractor was a 26 hp 54 inch cut, and that wide of a deck flopped high and low too much on my uneven ground with lots of hills. I've also had 42 inch decks, but the short 3 blades of the 48 inch have less resistance out on the end of them, giving more torque to cut high grass, than the longer blades of the 2 blade 42 inch, or the 3 blade 54 inch. I would have gotten a 25 or 26 hp engine, but 24 hp was the most offered. I had a 25 hp with a 3 blade 46 inch cut back in the late 1990s, but the John Deere S 170 tractor, with the 24 hp and 48 inch cut does about as good. I also got the weight bracket and 2 weights installed on the back of the tractor to give extra traction going up steep hills and it works pretty good.
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@@JohnsonsSmallEngines would you recommend changing the oil filter kit after 8 hours of use or is it not needed? Also, how often should I grease the bearings? Appreciate the advice!
@@GarveyMustangMan It’s good to change the oil after the first eight hours on a new machine just in case there was any castings left over in the engine when built but there making engines and clean that much better now. Change the oil when it gets dirty or once a year rule of thumb. Grease front suspension at least once or twice a seasoning depending on how many hours you’re putting on your machine.
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There are two in each axle spindle, one in the center of axle under the tractor, two in the front wheels and one on each of the blade mandrels. I will say, the bearings they put on the mower deck are junk compared to your John Deere. They do not make anything like they used to.
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Hey mate I've been watching your videos for a fair while now and appreciate the detail and effort you put into them. I'm just curious as I'm thinking of looking into a new mower. I've currently got a L100 and a La105 I think (automatic version) but I'm tossing up between either fixing them or buying new and if I bought new would a tractor style or zero turn suit me best, my question is from a mechanical and maintenance point of view, what brand etc has been the easiest and best of both tractor and zero turn types in your opinion? I get sometimes it's luck of the draw but just curious. I've got 2 acres, some hills and terrain which the tractor style handles fairly decent. Cheers mate any help would be much appreciated 👍 keep it up 🇦🇺
In my opinion for the price and what you get, I would say for your terrain and acres you have, if money doesn’t matter purchase a Exmark 48” O turn with a Kawasaki engine and if you take care of it, it will be the last machine you’ll ever need. If cost matters be aware that they do not make much to last.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines awesome thanks for that mate I'll look into them, I've noticed they've got a few different types/models. The most common we have in Australia is likes of toro, husqvarna, kubota etc
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I haven't yet seen many and non with that issue. I will assume it is a twin cylinder engine? I would need to ask you a bunch of questions to diagnose. I you would like me to call and discuss? go to my web site and put your info through my "contact us" page and I will call you Monday. My website is www.johnsonssmallengines.com
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines thank you so much for replying! :) I got my S170 the other day and I love it. I ran it today for the first time. I just didn't want to mess up the transmission. Your video is great.
That’s a tough question. I guess it would come down to how much $ you want to spend. If cost isn’t an issue, I would go with a John Deere X300 with a 42” deck.
@@tamifraley300 I’m glad to help. I may not be able to get back to you right away but if you have any questions I will give you my honest opinion. As I’m not a John Deere dealer and not trying to sell you a machine I’m just trying to get you a machine that I hope you will like as many of my customers have.
Not sure what yours is sounding like but check to make sure the engine oil is at the correct level. I do not own the machine, It is a customer of mine. Not sure if you if you can hear it in the video if it sounds any different then yours?
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines oops. I think I left this question on another of your videos also. It is hard to tell from Camera audio. Sometimes it misses details and sometimes it adds mechanical clanking that isn’t there.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines thank you, I figured it out when I got my old mower out and was comparing the two mowers and noticed the tire pressure was lower on my old one. I never thought that the new mower would have overinflated tires. The psi max was 12 and when I checked all tires were at 25! Thank you for responding.
If you shut down the machine to repair the belt? Maybe you did not disengage the mower deck switch? Make sure that switch is off/ pushed down before trying to start the machine and make sure your brake pedal is all the way down.
I personally would not recommend it because the machines are not as strong as they used to be and the plow would harm the integrity of the frame after putting wheel weights and chains with a plow on it.
Hello, I'm Brad, I was born with just the right hand and not much has stood in my way in life. I hope the same for you as well! I just subscribed to your channel. It looks like you may be putting out more content in the future. I look forward to seeing more.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines it’s awesome to meet you! Yes not much has ever slowed me down and it’s become a part of my life that I don’t believe I would ever change because it’s just who I am. I subscribed to you as well and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!
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This is what I cal a professional and useful review
Thank you! I do appreciate that.
Every JD lawn tractor should come standard with a video like this one. Great job! I also have the 170 and love it so far.
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aam a 89 yr old woman who still mows the lawn. Husband is a paraplygic a nd so helping me w fessable. fessith the assembly of our new S170 was not fessible. Gor the book but I do better with videos. Put the grass catcher on by myself with the video and now I am learning how to start the mower. If I have to go back, its simple to do. These videos are much better than the books that come . Thank you so much
Hi Mary, awesome to hear your still staying active!! I’m glad this video was helpful.
Very nice introduction to my new mower. Lowes should direct all customers to this video. If they are not sponsoring you they should be.
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The quick change oil filter is great, IF you also drain the rest of the oil, by opening the drain plug for the engine. The quick change filter is about twice the size of a standard filter, so it may be better. The problem for some is the cost. $40. JD offers a conversion kit, to return it to the standard filter.(about $25). Great, very detailed video. I wish I saw one before I bought my E120 2+ years ago.
He is an excellent teacher!!
This was so much more helpful than the manual or the DVD. Thank you.
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I just purchased an S160. Thank you for your descriptive video 📹 👍
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Great video. Was thinking of downsizing from my Toro zero turn 50" to this tractor. Zero turn doesn't do well on the slight incline of my drainage in ditch. S170 seems like a great option
This is one of the best tractors I have owned, my last tractor was a 26 hp 54 inch cut, and that wide of a deck flopped high and low too much on my uneven ground with lots of hills. I've also had 42 inch decks, but the short 3 blades of the 48 inch have less resistance out on the end of them, giving more torque to cut high grass, than the longer blades of the 2 blade 42 inch, or the 3 blade 54 inch. I would have gotten a 25 or 26 hp engine, but 24 hp was the most offered. I had a 25 hp with a 3 blade 46 inch cut back in the late 1990s, but the John Deere S 170 tractor, with the 24 hp and 48 inch cut does about as good. I also got the weight bracket and 2 weights installed on the back of the tractor to give extra traction going up steep hills and it works pretty good.
where did you find the weight bracket? make sure you check tire pressure my tires had about 30 psi when i got it and battery cables were loose too.
Just bought one.. will be delivered tomorrow... This was very helpful... Thanks...
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I love my S170, but that "lumbar support" is a joke. Great instructional video by the way.
Excellent, that was a very helpful demonstration.👍
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Our identical machine is on the way, this video was very helpful.
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Is there a way to keep the side chute in the upright position, mines getting delivered this weekend. Looking forward to using it
Thanks for the tutorial, just.got it and couldn't figure out how to start it, great video!!
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@@JohnsonsSmallEngines would you recommend changing the oil filter kit after 8 hours of use or is it not needed?
Also, how often should I grease the bearings?
Appreciate the advice!
@@GarveyMustangMan It’s good to change the oil after the first eight hours on a new machine just in case there was any castings left over in the engine when built but there making engines and clean that much better now. Change the oil when it gets dirty or once a year rule of thumb. Grease front suspension at least once or twice a seasoning depending on how many hours you’re putting on your machine.
Mower deck bearings once a year
Excellent video. Thanks.
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Very helpful. Thanks!
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I can adjust my bumper up or down. Is this normal? If so, why is the front bumper adjustable?
How about grease plugs? My old deere is 24 years old and has grease plugs in the steering linkage as well as the spindels on the mower deck???
There are two in each axle spindle, one in the center of axle under the tractor, two in the front wheels and one on each of the blade mandrels. I will say, the bearings they put on the mower deck are junk compared to your John Deere. They do not make anything like they used to.
Great Video. Very educational.
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Amazing
Great video. Thanks.
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Hey mate I've been watching your videos for a fair while now and appreciate the detail and effort you put into them. I'm just curious as I'm thinking of looking into a new mower. I've currently got a L100 and a La105 I think (automatic version) but I'm tossing up between either fixing them or buying new and if I bought new would a tractor style or zero turn suit me best, my question is from a mechanical and maintenance point of view, what brand etc has been the easiest and best of both tractor and zero turn types in your opinion? I get sometimes it's luck of the draw but just curious. I've got 2 acres, some hills and terrain which the tractor style handles fairly decent. Cheers mate any help would be much appreciated 👍 keep it up 🇦🇺
In my opinion for the price and what you get, I would say for your terrain and acres you have, if money doesn’t matter purchase a Exmark 48” O turn with a Kawasaki engine and if you take care of it, it will be the last machine you’ll ever need. If cost matters be aware that they do not make much to last.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines awesome thanks for that mate I'll look into them, I've noticed they've got a few different types/models. The most common we have in Australia is likes of toro, husqvarna, kubota etc
Hello was considering a s170 or s160, as alternative to x390 which I realy want, but twice the price, do you think the s170 is a good unit?
My opinion, The S series is a lower end model. In the long run. The X390 will be the better machine.
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Hey brad... I have the same rider.
What is the weight of this machine and how heavy of a yard roller can I tow with it .. thank you in advance
No idea! That would be in the manual or a very informed John Deere sales rep.
500 pounds. I was wondering myself when I first got it.
I live in hill country and have run a L110 with tractor lug tires for several years. Anybody put tractor lug tires on an s170?
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Have you had any experience with the Fuel Injected engine John Deere offers?
I have one, and occasionally it backfires on startup. Any suggestions?
I haven't yet seen many and non with that issue. I will assume it is a twin cylinder engine? I would need to ask you a bunch of questions to diagnose. I you would like me to call and discuss? go to my web site and put your info through my "contact us" page and I will call you Monday. My website is www.johnsonssmallengines.com
Can you go in reverse without having the cutting deck lowered?
It doesn’t matter where the cutting deck height is set, going forward or reverse. That is all up to you.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines thank you so much for replying! :) I got my S170 the other day and I love it. I ran it today for the first time. I just didn't want to mess up the transmission. Your video is great.
That reverse button to cut is kinda lame but thanks for explaining it
In your opinion, which model of any mower would you get for a country lot, not smooth grass like a city lot?
That’s a tough question. I guess it would come down to how much $ you want to spend. If cost isn’t an issue, I would go with a John Deere X300 with a 42” deck.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Being retired, the cost is an issue. But I will take a look at this one. Thanks for your response!
@@tamifraley300 I’m glad to help. I may not be able to get back to you right away but if you have any questions I will give you my honest opinion. As I’m not a John Deere dealer and not trying to sell you a machine I’m just trying to get you a machine that I hope you will like as many of my customers have.
I just bought an S170. It seems like this engine rattles terribly for the first one to two seconds on start up. Does yours.
Not sure what yours is sounding like but check to make sure the engine oil is at the correct level. I do not own the machine, It is a customer of mine. Not sure if you if you can hear it in the video if it sounds any different then yours?
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines oops. I think I left this question on another of your videos also. It is hard to tell from Camera audio. Sometimes it misses details and sometimes it adds mechanical clanking that isn’t there.
How can I get a softer ride, my cub cadet is more comfortable than my John Deere any help please
Lower tire pressure evenly all the way around a few pounds at a time. That is the only way I know of.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines thank you, I figured it out when I got my old mower out and was comparing the two mowers and noticed the tire pressure was lower on my old one. I never thought that the new mower would have overinflated tires. The psi max was 12 and when I checked all tires were at 25! Thank you for responding.
The belt misaligned after first used. The engine won’t start again, why?
If you shut down the machine to repair the belt? Maybe you did not disengage the mower deck switch? Make sure that switch is off/ pushed down before trying to start the machine and make sure your brake pedal is all the way down.
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Quick change oil filters are insanely stupid!
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Can a snowblower be attach to this as well
You would need to contact a John Deere dealer.
I personally would not recommend it because the machines are not as strong as they used to be and the plow would harm the integrity of the frame after putting wheel weights and chains with a plow on it.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines do you think a snow shovel would be a better attachment instead?
I’m just saying if you wanna keep your John Deere in good shape do not put a plow or a blower on it. Just my opinion.
Dude my arm is the same except on the right side!
Hello, I'm Brad, I was born with just the right hand and not much has stood in my way in life. I hope the same for you as well!
I just subscribed to your channel. It looks like you may be putting out more content in the future. I look forward to seeing more.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines it’s awesome to meet you! Yes not much has ever slowed me down and it’s become a part of my life that I don’t believe I would ever change because it’s just who I am. I subscribed to you as well and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!
John Deere should be paying you good job.
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Great job!!
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