Servicing
Kubota ZD300-Series Zero Turn Mowers
ZD321 / ZD326 / ZD331 (Concepts also apply to older ZD-mowers)
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| Changing Gear
Box Oil |
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Take out drain plug and
filler plug
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Drain oil
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Put drain plug back in
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Take out oil level
check plug
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Fill oil up to oil
level check plug hole
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Put check level and
filler plugs back in
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| Changing Engine Oil |
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Take out drain plug
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Drain oil
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Fill oil to upper groove of dipstick
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| Replacing Engine Oil
Filter |
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Remove old filter
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Apply a small
amount of engine oil to the rubber seal of the new filter.
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Tighten filter
quickly until it touches the mounting surface.
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Tighten filter
an additional ½ turn.
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When a new filter is installed, engine oil
typically decreases a little. Ensure that oil does not leak through the
seal of the filter, then refill oil.
Change filter at 50 hours and every 200 hours of use thereafter |
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| Changing Transmission
Fluid and Rear Axle Gear Case Oil |
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Fluid in transmission case is used for hydrostatic drive system, lift and
PTO clutch.
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Take out drain plug at bottom of transmission case
and rear axle case and drain into oil pan
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Put drain plugs back in
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Slowly refill transmission fluid
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Run engine for a few minutes, turn off, and check
fluid level. Refill as needed.
Run engine at low RPM's after changing fluid or filter to give time for
transmission to lubricate |

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| Replacing Transmission
Oil Filter Cartridge |
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Take out drain plug at bottom of transmission case
and rear axle case and drain into oil pan
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Put drain plugs back in
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Remove old filter with filter wrench
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Lightly tighten screw that is exposed when filter is
removed
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Apply a small
amount of transmission fluid to the rubber seal of the new filter
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Tighten filter
quickly until it touches the mounting surface
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Tighten filter
an additional ½ turn
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When a new filter is installed, fluid level
typically decreases a little. Ensure that fluid does not leak through the
seal of the filter, then top off fluid.
Change transmission oil filter cartridge after 50 hours and every 400 hours
thereafter. Two filters are used. One for the hydraulic sump and the second
before the HST pumps.
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| Cleaning Air Cleaner
Element |
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Unlatch air cleaner cover to expose outer element
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Clean element by using compressed air (no more than
30 psi) on the inside of the element
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Reinstall element and air cleaner cover
Replace both inner and outer elements yearly |
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| Checking and Replacing
Blades |
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Blades should be kept sharp. If blades appear to be worn, sharpen them, if
they are damaged or cracked, replace them.
Replacing:
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Tilt up mower deck
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Wedge a block between the blade and deck housing to
keep blade from rotating when loosened
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Use the proper metric wrench to loosen blade
counterclockwise
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Reattach blades to deck
Sharpening:
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Clamp blade into a vice
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Use a file along the bevel with a mill file to
sharpen
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Check blade for balance – Put a small rod through the
hole in the middle of the blade. Blade will turn to one side if it is not
balanced. If blade is unbalanced, file the heavier side until balance is
achieved.
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Reattach blades to deck
Be sure to clean underside of deck when doing service to it.
If cup washer is flattened or worn, replace both even if only one is
damaged.
Tighten blade bolts to 72-87 ft-lbs of torque. |

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Grease Points |
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Mower Driveline universal joints
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Spindle shafts (3)
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Belt tension pulley
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Belt tension pivot
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Front side anti-scalp roller bracket (60 and 72”
decks only)
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Front side anti scalp roller (60 and 72” decks only)
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King pin
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Center pin (where Chassis pivots)
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Front wheels
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Motion control lever pivot bushing
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Motion control lever contact position
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Seat adjuster
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