I don't think the star piece was a washer that didn't belong.... I think it was the metal insert from the original fan. When that fan self destructed and disappeared... it left that insert on the shaft.
Thanks for thee info... New style blade listed in description is "53722" vs what you mention in the video was 52822. Not sure if you can update thee description.
Getting ready to replace the fan on my Badboy MZ I suspect the battery hold down bolt came loose and it hit the fan ! Fins are gone . Thanks for the video
I hear you loud and clear, no problem. Thanks for your videos, you explain things in a very clear concise manner. We just have had the worst luck regarding mower repair guys lately, I've decided it best to learn how to try and resolve some issues ourselves, so I really appreciate you!! Right now I'm shopping for a new mower, mid priced, 4 acres some hilly, many obstacles and some rough terrain. Can't make up my mind and my husband wants me to do the research and decide. Not an emergency, still got one mower running. Any suggestions?
Hey there, I hear ya there are some shady mower repair shops out there. If I was mowing 4 acres (I never have that is a huge yard), I would get at a minimum a 50in mower. Next pick a brand, I suggest sticking with a John Deere if you are doing a regular riding mower or go with a Deere or Cub Cadet for a zero turn. Now if it were me I would go to Tractor Supply and get a new Cub Cadet 50in Zeroturn. I think they are the best for the money. Now if you go used I would stick to a John Deere or an older Craftsman or Toro. The older Craftsman are great mowers. Anyways enough rambling. If you can narrow it down a bit I can give you some more mower ramblings.
I watched this for my 2018 Gravely ZT HD and it was an even taller fan than yours! My fan was part number 53821. It is best to take it apart to check part numbers first for anyone else doing this job.
@@MowerMike don't feel bad, all these manufactures for the most part use the same off the shelf parts (like hydro gear units). Hydro gear must have just made changes from year to year.
Just found your video. Thanks so much. How do you change out the fan while it is still on the mower? Looks like very little room to get the 15/16 wrench on the lock nut from underneath?
Some mowers you can lift the deck where you put your feet to get access. If not then you are stuck sneaking a hand in there. I have videos on how to remove and install the transmission if it comes to that. Good luck
@@MowerMike Thank you. Fortunately, on my Snapper Pro, all that was needed was to loosen the lock nut from the top with an impact wrench. They did not use a lock nut on the underside. The right side fan was accessible from the top. The left side fan was OK and didn't need replacing but would require removal of the gas tank to access the lock nut from the top. Thanks again. I appreciate your channel.
I bought my walk behind from a dealership about 5 years ago. My belt came off and destroyed my left fan. Took off what was left of the fan and that star washer insert was between the fan and the pulley. Bought a replacement fan from the dealership and the nubs are so short it will not go on with the star washer. I wonder if the replacement fans they are making are for the right fans? So I'm just going to put it back on without the star washer and hope for the best!
I have a Z225 and the flywheel fan is hitting the oil tube housing and I can’t figure out why. The bolts line up and everything seems to sit center. Any thoughts?
@MowerMike have you tried? Looks impossible but before I tear it down it's worth knowing. Seems like the rear tire can come off and the far slid thru the side.
One thing I look for when buying a mower is the ease of field serviceability. I will not buy one that I have to take half the machine apart to change a fan or belt.
Does anyone know a video on how to change the seal under the pulley and fan my damn battery hold down broke off somehow and the battery onto belt wearing a hole threw battery 😮 battery acid leaked onto transmission ruining the seal. I just hope I don't have to bust open the transmission to change this any info be great thanks.
Right! Haha I am just the little guy making videos here, no one is shipping me any cool free stuff. Maybe down the road. Would love to start doing mower reviews but I don’t think the manufacturers would appreciate most of my opinions.
I don't think the star piece was a washer that didn't belong.... I think it was the metal insert from the original fan. When that fan self destructed and disappeared... it left that insert on the shaft.
Yep you nailed it, it hit me after I made the video what that was. Cracked me up good eye
ditto
I agree that was part of the fan
yes
Thanks for thee info... New style blade listed in description is "53722" vs what you mention in the video was 52822. Not sure if you can update thee description.
Getting ready to replace the fan on my Badboy MZ I suspect the battery hold down bolt came loose and it hit the fan ! Fins are gone . Thanks for the video
Glad to help, those fans are important good luck. You got this
I hear you loud and clear, no problem. Thanks for your videos, you explain things in a very clear concise manner. We just have had the worst luck regarding mower repair guys lately, I've decided it best to learn how to try and resolve some issues ourselves, so I really appreciate you!! Right now I'm shopping for a new mower, mid priced, 4 acres some hilly, many obstacles and some rough terrain. Can't make up my mind and my husband wants me to do the research and decide. Not an emergency, still got one mower running.
Any suggestions?
Hey there, I hear ya there are some shady mower repair shops out there. If I was mowing 4 acres (I never have that is a huge yard), I would get at a minimum a 50in mower. Next pick a brand, I suggest sticking with a John Deere if you are doing a regular riding mower or go with a Deere or Cub Cadet for a zero turn. Now if it were me I would go to Tractor Supply and get a new Cub Cadet 50in Zeroturn. I think they are the best for the money.
Now if you go used I would stick to a John Deere or an older Craftsman or Toro. The older Craftsman are great mowers. Anyways enough rambling. If you can narrow it down a bit I can give you some more mower ramblings.
@@MowerMike Really can't thank you enough! Very helpful!
@@karenbearden6198 Let me know what you end up getting and how it works for ya.
SCAG !!! You won't regret it!!
My Exmark is 12 YO and my, also 4 acres, is hilly, bumpy, and full of rocks. I would definitely buy another if this ever dies.
I watched this for my 2018 Gravely ZT HD and it was an even taller fan than yours! My fan was part number 53821. It is best to take it apart to check part numbers first for anyone else doing this job.
Good point am sure those higher dollar mowers have different fans, all I get to play with is old junk lol.
@@MowerMike don't feel bad, all these manufactures for the most part use the same off the shelf parts (like hydro gear units). Hydro gear must have just made changes from year to year.
My mower just left me stranded in my field . Looked under and belt came off and tore my blade up. Gotta figure this out now
Just found your video. Thanks so much. How do you change out the fan while it is still on the mower? Looks like very little room to get the 15/16 wrench on the lock nut from underneath?
Some mowers you can lift the deck where you put your feet to get access. If not then you are stuck sneaking a hand in there. I have videos on how to remove and install the transmission if it comes to that. Good luck
@@MowerMike Thank you. Fortunately, on my Snapper Pro, all that was needed was to loosen the lock nut from the top with an impact wrench. They did not use a lock nut on the underside. The right side fan was accessible from the top. The left side fan was OK and didn't need replacing but would require removal of the gas tank to access the lock nut from the top. Thanks again. I appreciate your channel.
I bought my walk behind from a dealership about 5 years ago. My belt came off and destroyed my left fan. Took off what was left of the fan and that star washer insert was between the fan and the pulley. Bought a replacement fan from the dealership and the nubs are so short it will not go on with the star washer. I wonder if the replacement fans they are making are for the right fans? So I'm just going to put it back on without the star washer and hope for the best!
Yep, the star washer is part of the fan!!
Yep the star thing is not a washer. Is the guts of the fan. I didn’t realize this until after the video.
What size is the c clip that holds the fan blade on the hydrostatic transmission craftsman riding mower
No idea. Just order a c clip assorted set on Amazon.
I have a Z225 and the flywheel fan is hitting the oil tube housing and I can’t figure out why. The bolts line up and everything seems to sit center. Any thoughts?
I would take the plastic cover off the engine and move the oil tube around. Maybe the bolt holding the dip stick tube came loose
Thanks!
You got it, thanks for the tip my man!
That little washer thingy was the center of the old fan blade that is missing.
Bingo!
What’s the torque spec supposed to be?
No idear.
Can u replace that seal under the fan pully with it in the mower?
I doubt it
How do you get the pulley off the other one you didn't detail?
Shucks. I have a Cub RZT 50, and I can't get the pulley off.
Just try tapping it with a hammer under it and work on it. I would remove it from the tractor
@@MowerMike the entire tranaxle is removed. I ended up getting a jaw puller tonight.
Can you do it on the mower? Not like i want to pull a hydro.
You can try
@MowerMike have you tried? Looks impossible but before I tear it down it's worth knowing. Seems like the rear tire can come off and the far slid thru the side.
One thing I look for when buying a mower is the ease of field serviceability. I will not buy one that I have to take half the machine apart to change a fan or belt.
Good luck finding one of those.
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Does anyone know a video on how to change the seal under the pulley and fan my damn battery hold down broke off somehow and the battery onto belt wearing a hole threw battery 😮 battery acid leaked onto transmission ruining the seal. I just hope I don't have to bust open the transmission to change this any info be great thanks.
Damn that sucks. Not sure you can try and pry it out
I can't find part #53722....have a link?
Nope will have to do your own research on that one or go to the mower shop.
@@MowerMike figured it out.. You typed 53722 in the comments, but said 53822 in the video...
That washer is part of the fan, it came apart and that’s why it broke.
Yep even my wife pointed that out.
i see you have lots of tools.. you need to get a free BIG BIG tool box to review then keep! haha
Right! Haha I am just the little guy making videos here, no one is shipping me any cool free stuff. Maybe down the road. Would love to start doing mower reviews but I don’t think the manufacturers would appreciate most of my opinions.
General hydrogear upgrade question: has anyone ever upgraded their mowers hydrogears say from ZT3100's to ZT3400's for example?
No idea, give it a try and let us know.
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Ok thanks!
My Hustler raptor 60" is leaking oil from the shaft of the pulley, I need help. Thank you.
Call the Hustler dealer.
NO SOUND!!!!
I just checked and it has me rambling on there. Can you reload and check again. Thanks for letting me know
Just look at the other cooling fan, it's built into the fan
Yep figured that out after I shot that
@@MowerMike I learned some good tips from your video, my fan is below the pulley, I will replace both fans thank you for making it easy