Recent content by TxBeeman

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.

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...

It's a Z535M

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...

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...

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.

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...