As a new owner of a John Deere X485 this was very Informative Thank you.

@gotdeeres

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

I did not know about the driveshaft zirc fitting, or that the thermostat needed to be open to change the coolant. Thanks for the video!

@gotdeeres

3 жыл бұрын

You would learn about the driveshaft grease zerk when you need to buy a new driveshaft for $400. I bought two tractors with 500 hours that NEVER had the u-joint greased. Luckily they have held up but I do grease them regularly. Much more than recommended.

I was standing on my head with my 9mm wrench to loosen the oil drain valve. Mine uses a 10mm wrench. Not sure if mine has been changed once or something. It’s a 2005 x485. Thanks for the video

Thank you Mr.Liskey. Great video.

@gotdeeres

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Good job...thanks

@gotdeeres

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

There are two grease points in the back. Not only the drive shaft. But also the U- joint.

@gotdeeres

4 ай бұрын

I knew that but my mouth was faster than my brain. I saw this error when I was editing and wondered if anyone would catch it.

I have a X575 that I inherited when my dad passed. It has the 45 bucket loader on it. I want to change the hydraulic fluid. From what I’m gathering, the fluid that controls all the hydro stuff is from the rear transmission? So when I change the transmission fluid does the hydraulic lines need to be purged for air or anything? Sorry for the dumb question, never owned one of these! 😊

@gotdeeres

Ай бұрын

No need to purge from hydraulic lines.

Can you point out more specifically where that grease fitting is by the drive shaft? I have an x585 and removed the mower deck. I have no idea where to start looking for that fitting so I can grease it. BTW, I also have a JD 4500. It needs grease there by the drive shaft) too and I did not know it. Sure enough, it failed and that was a VERY expensive repair.

@gotdeeres

2 жыл бұрын

The driveshaft has a universal joint that connects to the transmission. The grease zerk is on the inside of the u-joint. Since you have an X585, there is also a driveshaft from the transmission to the mechanical front wheel drive unit. There is a u-joint at each end of this driveshaft which ALSO needs to be greased. You can see the grease zerks and these are much easier to grease. The u-joint zerk at the transmission driveshaft is MUCH more difficult to locate. I usually use my finger to locate it and turn the driveshaft to be able to connect a grease gun. I have a special NEEDLE grease tip that I occasionally have to use. I have an X740 that has never had the u-joint greased because the angle of the zerk is WRONG. I will be removing fender deck to correct the problem and finally get it greased.

@jeverhart99

2 жыл бұрын

@@gotdeeres Immensely helpful. Thank you so much.

What about the trans-axle dipstick that's in the front on the right side. Do you drain it from the front also? or only the back.

@gotdeeres

2 жыл бұрын

The X485 does not have a trans axle in the front. That would be on a X585 tractor and other tractors with MFWD (4X4).

How many hours on this unit?

@gotdeeres

11 ай бұрын

The hourmeter did not work, so I added a Hobbs one. No idea how many total hours.