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  1. TxBeeman

    Craftsman Rider dies

    I had this same problem on my John Deere Ztrak. Turns out that there was crap getting into the fuel line near the gas tank. I pulled the fuel line apart at the fuel filter and took my air compressor and blew air backwards through the line, clearing the debris.
  2. TxBeeman

    Is Ztrak M535 a lemon? Hydrostatic drive is failing w/ only 245 hours on mower

    So if a replacement is $800, then it looks like it's about $300 to get installed. That is for 1 side. Am I better off just selling this JD Ztrak Z535M and buying a new mower? How much could I get for it? 245 hours, engine runs GREAT, deck is in very good shape. Other than the drive, the...
  3. TxBeeman

    Is Ztrak M535 a lemon? Hydrostatic drive is failing w/ only 245 hours on mower

    This model of JD says the hydro drive is supposed to be "non-serviceable". Even the owner's manual says that if it needs service, to bring it to the dealer. I have noticed that the problem is much worse while the blade is engaged (even if running on a driveway w/ nothing to cut). It is even...
  4. TxBeeman

    John Deere Ztrak M535 a lemon? Hydrostatic drive failing after 245 hours

    I bought a John Deere from an authorized JD dealership (ie. not Lowes of other dept store) specifically because I was hoping I would get better service and more reliability. I am really regretting that decision. I have had this mower for 4 years, but it only has 245 hours on it. When I took it...
  5. TxBeeman

    John Deere X575

    I am about to get rid of my John Deere Ztrak M535 because of hydrostatic drive issues. The dealership has been less than stellar in their service. I would not recommend any JD mowers.
  6. TxBeeman

    Is Ztrak M535 a lemon? Hydrostatic drive is failing w/ only 245 hours on mower

    I bought a John Deere from an authorized JD dealership (ie. not Lowes of other dept store) specifically because I was hoping I would get better service and more reliability. I am really regretting that decision. I have had this mower for 4 years, but it only has 245 hours on it. When I took...
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