Hey man you just do the bottom plug the drain and the top plug you use to fill with a funnel making sure everything's sprayed down with brake clean and clean of debris and use mobile one synthetic 15 40

As Andy told Aunt Bee in the freezer episode "just call the man"! Too much time for me with all that but hey to each his own. Good job Brian!

Late to the party - don’t fill through the reservoir, fill the hydro through the top plug. There is a mesh screen on the bottom of the reservoir so way too much time to fill thru it. When full - rotate the tires, to and fro to get air out of the system. Also, remove the reservoir cup and clean the mesh screen on the bottom with soap and water(dawn). The cups are reverse threaded so clockwise to remove ccw to install (reservoir has a plastic hex ~3/4” to remove.)

@mikecooley3361

4 жыл бұрын

EDM EDM thank you edm, I was actually here trying to figure out how to remove the reservoir and your comment helped!

Glad it worked out. That mowers gonna look nice.

You have the fill hole open... You pour the oil into the bolt hole, not through the oil cup. Also, if you're under 1,000 hours, don't touch them in any way! The warranty is important and if they are feeling funky before 1,000 hours take it to the dealer.

10 year former walker mechanic. All of you guys can message me for any tech questions. More than happy to help.

@creatingmind4910

Ай бұрын

I'm looking to buy an older s14 with low hours. Is this a good model for basic weekly cuts? And can this be upgraded to an 18 horsepower?

@tylerasmann2084

Ай бұрын

@@creatingmind4910 It most certainly should get the job done. The 14 won’t handle it very well if you’re trying to cut down foot tall grass, but that’s not what walkers are for. The 14hp Subaru wasn’t my favorite power plant. Won’t lie to you there. They did make some Kohlers I really liked. The 18 ran a Briggs Vanguard. You’d need to change a few things to convert it. Wiring harness mods and crank pulley are the first to come to mind but certainly doable.

@ozzfest78

17 күн бұрын

if buying a used 1998 walker with 1200 hrs is the blower at high risk of going bad?

@tylerasmann2084

17 күн бұрын

@@ozzfest78it’s certainly possible. They are completely rebuildable. As long as the case and fan are in good shape. If looking it over, take the belt off the blower and spin it. Listen for excessive bearing noise or any clearance issues. The fans and the housing can get bent or worn out. Look down the chute and inspect the fan itself. Make sure the fins aren’t worn out. I believe a 98 would have had the older style blower. A little more prone to clogging. The fan and shaft were all one piece so the replacement is a little more pricey.

@ozzfest78

17 күн бұрын

@@tylerasmann2084 thanks

Good luck w your test Brian... just took mine in Wisconsin and it was pretty tough man. I even read the 200 page book and took notes! Like you said can always re-take it.

Just turned over 3400 hours on my Walker.Going to change the hydro oil today using Amsoil 20W50.

Great video Brian, Yes that weed and fertilization test is hard it took me twice to pass it, but other than that I make good money of weed control and fertilization I highly recommend that you shoot for that even if it takes you twice like it took me!

Bey brother, love your videos. No smoke and mirrors. Keep it real.

Helpful info on the hydro's. Dont have a Walker but, I would guess all of them are more or less the same. Never had to change my yet either.

good luck on the spraying tests bud! I got my Commercial applicators license two years ago, and I think its a good add for guys like us doing mowing. Study study study!! Here in Texas, I had to take 3 tests. The general license was one, and then there was the two category tests 3A for landscape/ornamental and my category 5 which is vegetation management. Hollar at me/ text me or whatever, if ya have any questions. Of course there are a few helpful youtube channels on here also, and you know about them already. Jason C get your wheels turning during that last conference?? LOL.... Also, be prepared to spend some cash on the chemicals to get started. There was definitely an investment in chemicals at first.

I’ve owed 6 walkers and have never changed my hydro fluid. My dealer told me never mess with or take those caps off. Good luck with that

@timetter7062

4 жыл бұрын

Damn but watching this makes me want to change my hydro fluid. Maybe it will be smoother in turning etc. Have you had to replace any hydros on higher hour machines?

@cummins0391

4 жыл бұрын

Tim Etter no. The most hrs I ever put on a machine was like 3700+ hrs and never changed fluid nor pumps.

When will you do a 2019 lawn care setup?

Enjoyed that video, thanks for sharing. Trust all you plans and goals will work out fine

You may have talked about it but I'm wondering how often do you change the hydo oil I have a c19i that just hit 1000 hrs the oil resovore is still sealed

@rushbox1

2 ай бұрын

Change it every 400 hours or every 2 season .

how many hours on your walker when you did this ? Thx

Great video Brian

Thanks, always wondered how thar was done

Wont the black make them hot as hell sitting in the sun all day? Was thinking about it yellow is probably the best colour since it reflects the sun and hides the dirt better then pure white.

I did mine on my Hustler Walk Behind this morning!

Get this study/work book.... Ornamental and turfgrass pest management.....makes the test a breeze ....

Hey Brian, I have been Fertilizing for over 25 years. Main thing on the tests here in Nebraska is the labels and safety. Buy or get your hands on some manuals from your Dept of agriculture. Don't worry too much. My wife passed it on the second time. Any questions feel free to ask. Can direct you to some products and maybe even a simple program for ya.

you take off the reservoir and fill the hydro and not for get to clean the reservoir screen

Good luck for both tests. Is your test open book?

Just wait till you have to change the starter motor

Thanks for sharing! I’m going to tackle my hydros on 2 mowers next week

@robertpendzick9250

5 жыл бұрын

Read your manual first

@CountrysideStrong

5 жыл бұрын

Don't listen to this idiot below he's strolling. Change them yearly or pay hundreds for new hydros

@robertpendzick9250

5 жыл бұрын

www.walker.com/hubfs/assets/downloads/8000-11P.pdf Show me where it mentions the hydro's to change yearly. Gear boxes yes, hydro's no. You can add not change. If I have this wrong I am sorry but I don't see it in the manual. You want to send hundreds foul that oil.

@CountrysideStrong

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertpendzick9250 I'm not sure what experience you have but I've been doing this 21+ years and I'll tell you first hand as will any dealer I've ever been to. If you don't change your hydros yearly or every 500 hrs whichever comes first, you greatly increase blowing them. At 700+ a side, no thanks. I'll do the quick change. You went on every comment in this video talking crap. I'd call that trolling. Anyone with any experience knows they need to be serviced.

@robertpendzick9250

5 жыл бұрын

Simply put I could not find in the pdf manuals online from Walker nor from Eaton anything about yearly servicing the Hydro's. I do know that if you contaminate the oil in your hydro it will fail and opening this sealed unit voids any warrantee. As to commenting to others they should know prior to opening them how careful they need to be in the replacement of this fluid. Don't you think that was worth the warning directed to them? Walker's are great units and I do have experience matching yours....

have pig mats sponsor you......lol

Why don't you just call Walker technical help they can give you all of the answers over the phone and super helpful

Just connect the doohicky and press go!

I need 5o check 5he book and see how many hours as to when to change at least you made the miss so hopefully I won't make the same miss

@robertpendzick9250

5 жыл бұрын

The book on the Walker will tell you not to do this....

@CountrysideStrong

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertpendzick9250 wrong, says to do it, when and how

@coloradodude2612

5 жыл бұрын

@@CountrysideStrong mine o Lynn a year old and just got 100 hours the meter tell me to change the oil grease it so I think it will tell to change the hydro oil but I all check the book to make sure

@CountrysideStrong

5 жыл бұрын

@@coloradodude2612 page #60 of the MT MANUAL

@coloradodude2612

5 жыл бұрын

@@CountrysideStrong thank you randy I go look

I am going to use Amsoil 20W-50 Synthetic Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid

@robertpendzick9250

5 жыл бұрын

Read your manual first

@CountrysideStrong

5 жыл бұрын

All the old Walker manuals recommended mobile 1, 15w50. Now they all say mobile 1, 20w50. Any brand will work, it's all the same just make sure the viscosity is right.

@robertpendzick9250

5 жыл бұрын

Adding is ok, but I don't see Changing the oil in hydro's www.walker.com/hubfs/assets/downloads/8000-11P.pdf (they all use about the same hydro transmission eaton 7 or 8) Yes you will change lube in the gear boxes. But CHECK with Walker first.

Do what is right for you

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Walker does NOT recommend that other then checking for fluid levels the hydraulic transmissions should not be opened, drained or messed with outside of their trained techs working on them. This is because of the extreme cleanliness needed in the oil to maintain proper function. You are correct the screens are extremely fine, because any (ANY) dirt in the oil will wear out the insides faster then you can sharpen a pencil. I could not find in the literature from Walker or Eaton (mfg. of the transmission) the service intervals. The check plugs are not to be opened just loosened. The lowering of the oil levels in the cups shows a leakage on the shaft (Had you noticed that in the 1st year it was under warrantee, UNTIL you opened the system up.) Hope you do not run into problems....

@CountrysideStrong

5 жыл бұрын

Page #60 of the MT manual not only recommends you service them, it tells you how and when.

@TopNotchLawns

5 жыл бұрын

I had one hydro that seemed to be lagging a bit last year. I drove the mower around today and it seemed better to me. Not sure if what I did fixed anything though. We will see what happens when I drive it on a daily basis.

@robertpendzick9250

5 жыл бұрын

www.walker.com/hubfs/assets/downloads/8000-11P.pdf I have no interest in 'trolling' but look on these pages and tell me where the hydro's are mentioned for yearly service. This is different from the gear boxes. You can check the levels, add to the levels but nothing says change the oil.

@CountrysideStrong

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertpendzick9250 I don't need to. I have the manuals that came with all of my walkers. I'm very well aware of what they say and I'm also a mechanic. I would def say you're a troll.

@robertpendzick9250

5 жыл бұрын

Ok but for the rest of you, read the manual, better yet contact Walker. No matter which is the correct way, make sure that EVERYTHING near the opening, or coming into contact with the oil is SPOTLESS. Dirt is the ruination of these Hydro's.

First

OMG its so messy!! Sucks!!

Laugh, yeah I did right at ya. Dude needs a bend a funnel and a repair manual smh.

@TopNotchLawns

5 жыл бұрын

👍👍, thanks for the tip.

If you’re not getting oil on the concrete, are you even a real lawn guy? Just saying! 😂 Not sure I like how the Walker is designed. I’m only familiar with Toro and Exmark and they have a reservoir. It’s really no different than a regular oil change. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Lol... absolutely useless information. Stick to mowing grass.