Quick Short
Operation Zerk Hunt: Find Grease Fittings on SCAG Cheetah II | Lawn and Order Texas Edition
A fast grease-fitting walkaround for the SCAG Cheetah II.
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ZERO-TURNS & TRACTORS
Zero-Turn & Tractor Maintenance
Hands-on maintenance, repairs, deck setup, seasonal storage and comfort upgrades from equipment I have actually worked on and used.
Start with the job you need below. This library currently focuses on the SCAG Cheetah II, Hydro-Gear ZT-5400 service and John Deere tractor upgrades, and I’ll keep expanding it as new maintenance videos are added.
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SCAG SERVICE & DIY REPAIRS
SCAG Service & DIY Repairs
Hands-on service and fixes for the SCAG Cheetah II and similar zero-turn maintenance jobs.
Hydro Service
Hydro-Gear ZT5400 Hydro Oil Change, Easiest Way
Hydro-Gear ZT-5400 oil and filter service from the mower-owner perspective.
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Blade Service
SCAG Cheetah II Blade Change: The 10-MINUTE Blade Swap HACK!
A faster approach to changing the blades on the SCAG Cheetah II.
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DIY Repair
Mower CREEPING at Idle? EASY DIY Zero Turn Steering Linkage FIX!
A practical steering-linkage adjustment for a zero-turn that creeps at idle.
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DECK SETUP & CUT QUALITY
Deck Setup & Cut Quality
Deck configuration can change clipping flow and the finished cut. These videos document my Hurricane mulch-kit baffle testing on Bermuda.
Cut Quality Test
SCAG Hurricane Mulch Kit Baffle REMOVAL: Does it ACTUALLY Improve Bermuda Grass Cut Quality?
Testing the SCAG Hurricane mulch-kit baffle setup on Bermuda grass.
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Follow-Up Verdict
SCAG Hurricane Mulch Kit Baffle REMOVAL Verdict!
The follow-up verdict after running the modified deck setup.
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STORAGE & OPERATOR COMFORT
Storage & Operator Comfort
Maintenance is not only fluid and blades. Storage and operator comfort can matter just as much over a long mowing season.
Seasonal Storage
Zero-turn Storage: Save Hundreds on Next Season's Repairs
Off-season storage steps intended to reduce avoidable problems the following season.
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Tractor Upgrade
John Deere Air Ride Seat Upgrade | Worth the Cost?
My John Deere air-ride seat upgrade and whether the comfort improvement justified the cost.
Watch on YouTube →Maintenance note: Always verify procedures, fluid specifications, torque values, lift points and safety requirements for your exact mower or tractor model before starting work. Shut the machine down, remove the key and support raised equipment with properly rated equipment before working underneath it.