I just came into a used 2009 ZG327 this year and have done quite a bit of maintenance. I found about 10 of the same fitting and thought I was good. Apparently I have some more work to do. Thank you sir for taking the time to make this video.

@Stromzilla

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy your zg326. Our zd326 has been a great piece of equipment over the years. Was purchased in 2006 and still using the original battery.

Missed the one underneath on the pivoting front axle

Great video. I’ve been stressing and taking all day dealing with this. Thank you so much.

LOVED the video! Hubby was writing down info as you went through. He found 1 other spot - they call it the "center pin" (pull up front cover and look UNDER the horizontal arm that attaches to the 2 front wheels). There's a small hole in which you'll find the zerk fitting that greases the pivot mechanism that tilts the mower. Operators manual - periodic service, page 51. That makes 20.

@Stromzilla

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for the feedback. Will verify and update our video. Great catch!! And thank you for watching.

@Stromzilla

3 жыл бұрын

Be sure to checkout our video regarding how we change the mower deck gearbox oil with the ZD326 and let us know your thoughts! Thanks again for watching.

@keithhylton4631

3 жыл бұрын

I just found that grease fitting using this comment and the one one the back shaft that’s between the engine and transmission thank for pointing that out

Great film. Much needed info

Thanks for the video, missed the back 3 as well

@Stromzilla

3 жыл бұрын

It’s good to hear it was helpful. Would sure appreciate you subscribing to our channel. Take care.

Just bought a used ZG327 that had a new factory engine put in. So thanks for the heads up on the grease zerks, as I'm anal about doing maintenance. Think its around a 2010. Lot to learn about this machine and the pumps and PTO.

@Stromzilla

3 ай бұрын

It’s been a great mower and if you stay on top of the maintenance including the tiny gear box oil changes and oil level, it should serve you well!

I know this is an old post but maybe this will help someone. My 2001 ZD21 has all of those fittings and more . Front deck strut arms has one on both sides at the mowers frame and the transmission control levers have one on each side in the shaft they are mounted on (under the seat) my mower is old so these fittings may not be on the newer machines. It's worth a look.

Very informative. Thanks for posting!

Awesome video! Thanks!

If you take the deck plate off (were your feet go) their are 2 fittings on top of the deck pivot , just like the 2 on the bottom. Which you can grease easily. (Don't have to take anything off) The deck plate comes off 4 13mm bolts in the front , 2 under the plate (1 on each side) back by the front of the tank. But you have to take brake release pedal off , also 2 - 13mm bolts no nuts , they tapped were the pedal bolts too. Thanks Randy.

Thank you for the info

Believe it or not but there's a zerk fitting that needs grease for the raising & lowering of the deck. Best way I can describe its location is, it's located almost directly behind the center nut that holds the Carter Key. You'll need to get on the ground to see it. So there's 20 zerk fittings. I found this one during a routine inspection.

@Stromzilla

3 жыл бұрын

Kool!! That would make 21

-- thanks for the rundown 👌

@Stromzilla

3 жыл бұрын

Just released a followup video…found #20. And thank you for watching

Thank you for this video. I have 2 kubota zd326 and did not know about the 3 grease zerks that you were talking about. Was you tubing a video on replacing fan belt and you video popped up. Unfortunately I think my u joint is bad on the drive shaft.

@Stromzilla

3 жыл бұрын

Bummer...sorry to hear that! Thank you for watching. Will be releasing a follow up video on zerks and blades.

Thank you!

Get yourself a battery grease gun you'll love it.

@Stromzilla

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome!

mine has one on the front axle where it pivots in the center of the machine

Thanks for sharing. I just made it in from greasing my ZD326. 19 is the magic number. How often do you change your fluids?

@Stromzilla

3 жыл бұрын

A viewer discovered #20. Checkout the comments. It’s under the front end near the screw for raising the front...my apologies for missing it. Planning to do a followup video to cover it along with our blade sharpening update.

@Stromzilla

3 жыл бұрын

We use Amsoil 15w40 Synthetic Marine Diesel oil and change it once every 2 years only because we put very few hours on in a given season. We’ve owned the zd326 since 2006 showing 240 hours. Hydraulic oil gets changed every 5 to 7 years. Was using Amsoil but switched to Kubota Synthetic Hydraulic Oil. The Hydraulic filters (there are 2) are expensive.

@Stromzilla

3 жыл бұрын

The gearbox oil I change every 2 or 3 years. We made a video on how to change it...check it out. It’s a different way of doing it without making a mess. Thank you for watching! The 326 is an awesome machine if taken care of. Take care.

There is one underneath where the front tire axle turns on the fram

@Stromzilla

11 ай бұрын

Agreed. Accounted for that zerk in our writeup. Thanks

Thank you. The fittings on the shaft, how do you get the facing up. They always seem to facing the wrong direction. So 20 fittings to grease in total?

@Stromzilla

Жыл бұрын

You can try tweaking them but be careful about over torquing and shearing similar to what I found on our new zero-time snowblower. Who ever torqued the main auger zerk over did it. The rear shaft is the most difficult to access so be sure the mower is elevated high enough to allow you to get at those zerks.

Is there one for the axel pivot joint. My zd1211 has one tgere

@Stromzilla

2 жыл бұрын

Yes there is. I discussed it in a separate video but neglected to update the Description in this video. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

Left a message I bought the hydraulic oil on another video. Just got my mower I bought a month ago is 234 hours. The hydraulic oil looks clean, does anyone know if it gets dirty or does it always look clean??

@Stromzilla

3 жыл бұрын

There’s no combustion process contamination so it’ll stay much cleaner than engine oil. However, hydraulic oil will attract moisture over time and therefore would advise you follow the owner’s manual recommendation for changing fluids.

@JG-mg3if

3 жыл бұрын

@@Stromzilla 👍🏽🙏🏽

you missed the front center pivot fitting / you almost have stand on your head to greese it

@Stromzilla

3 ай бұрын

Yes…was missed in the original video but discussed in the write up…good catch!