D140 48 in. 22 HP Hydrostatic Front-Engine Riding Mower

Experienced gardeners share their insights in answering this question :
Mine says to change after 50 hours of operation or at least every year

How to Identify and Fix Common Gardening Problems ?

We provide a variety of viewpoints on how to identify and fix common gardening problems. Our sources include academic articles, blog posts, and personal essays from experienced gardeners :

John Deere recommends you check your oil level before each use and change your oil once a season. That`s about every 50 hours of use. Changing the oil on your ZTrak™ Riding Mower is simple.
John Deere recommends you check your oil level before each use and to change your oil once a season. That`s about every 50 hours of lawn tractor use.
As a general rule of thumb, you should change your oil after 50 hours of use or at least once a year. Regular oil changes keep your lawn mower in top condition, ensuring it runs smoothly and lasts for years to come. With proper maintenance, you can keep your lawn looking great without any hassles.
Change after first 100 hours, then after every 200 hours, if tractor is not equipped with hydraulic filter, or else if tractor is not equipped with hydraulic filter then change after 600 hours. Service after 200 hours or annually, whichever comes first. Service as required.
Every lawn tractor and riding lawn mower needs a tune-up at least once a year. It`s an easy task that`ll take you 30 minutes or less. To make things even easier, TriGreen Equipment has Home Maintenance Kits for every model of John Deere Zero-Turn Mower, riding lawn mower, and lawn tractor.
After the first 5-10 hours of operation, the oil should be changed to remove asperities that have broken from the bearings of the engine components and cylinder wall. The break-in oil change can be performed using the recommended grades of standard or synthetic oil.
For existing push mowers, like shown in the video below, its recommended to change and replace the oil at least once a season or for every 50 hours of run time. For existing riding mowers, it is recommended to change and replace the oil at least once a season, or for every 100 hours of run time.
All John Deere mowers with gas engines take 10W30 oil. Any diesel mower engines will take 15W40 oil. You`ll need about two quarts of oil every time you do this service.
This 48-inch John Deere lawn tractor comes with a 2-cylinder Briggs & Stratton engine with an automatic drive system and electric PTO.
Although the life of a hydraulic oil really depends on many variables, including quality of oil, operating conditions, and potential contamination, a good quality hydraulic oil should last at least 6 months if conditions are not severe.
The HT-1000 transmission fluid only needs to be changed once every 1000 hours, as opposed to as early as 500 hours with other brands. Our Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid HT-1000™ is a synthetic transmission oil engineered to provide maximum durability and long life for heavy-duty hydrostatic drive systems.
Guidelines vary according to the manufacturer and type of machine, for example, experts recommend that you change the hydraulic fluid every 1,000 hours in most skid steer loaders. Another indication of when to change your hydraulic fluid would be determined by performing regular oil analysis.
Replace annually or as required. Replace after 100 hours and then after every 250 hours. Initial oil and filter change is 100 hours maximum of operation. Scheduled interval can be extended to 375 hours if PLUS-50™ oil and a John Deere™ filter are used.
For 4-stroke mowers, change the oil at least once year. Changing the oil involves draining the old oil, replacing the oil filter (this has to be done BEFORE you re-fill with new oil) and then re-filling with new oil, an essential part of lawn mower maintenance.
Replace annually or as required. Replace after 100 hours and then after every 250 hours. Initial oil and filter change is 100 hours maximum of operation. Scheduled interval can be extended to 375 hours if PLUS-50™ oil and a John Deere™ filter are used.

Discover Relevant Questions and Answers for Your Specific Issue

the most relevant questions and answers related to your specific issue

L110 bagger installation
ANSWER : I can’t help you on the bagger hole location. But you will need quality hi-lift blades. “Gator-Blades” are some of the best. At www.mowpart.com or Amazon.com

Wide open throttle on start up and stays wide open
ANSWER : Sounds like your governor is failing neighbor threw a rod out the side of his because he wouldn’t listen .

Where is the voltage regulator/rectifier located on a D130 mower?
ANSWER : Its under flywheel

My john deere z425 start fine but does not move
ANSWER : Check drive pulleys and belts.

What type of oil doe it use – John Deere Gx75 Rx75 Srx75 Sx75 130 9hp Starter
ANSWER : 10W-30 Turf Gard

http://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-GF-3-10W30-Turf-Gard-4-Cycle-Motor-Oil-Quart-TY22029.html

I have arx75 rining mower when i put it in gear it does not move when i raise the rearend up in the air the tire spin what could be wrong with it
ANSWER : Http://www.fixya.com/support/t9023324-replaced_transmission_john

Engine runs great with no load, but when you throttle quickly or put the deck in gear, it starts missing and lots of black smoke. we have new plugs, new carburator, ignition coils have been changed also. I have 130psi compression on one cylinder and 155 on the other. You can turn off the fuel by pinching the hose or return to idle it will clear up. Barely has enough power to pull inself. Help?
ANSWER : It sounds like to me it’s a timing issue. Try setting the timing to specks

I have a yth2246 riding mower. what type of oil should i use?
ANSWER : Hello, Typ of oil – best for this engine is SAE 5W-30 and company – maybe Castrol. If you change oil with oil filter you need oil 64 oz if without oil filter – 60oz.