Traction ztr stuck in mud

[big bubba]

"I've never released the fluid when pulling my ZTR out of a bind. If it doesn't have enough traction to drive out then the wheels easily slip. I usually only need to move it about a foot and I can drive it out. " 4570 man

some of the consumer grade pumps have those rod bypass valve releases, the more commercial ones have a bolt you back off on the pump...don't force much either way as it is just a seal. i ALWAYS release the valve when towing or pushing w/o power. trying to move it w/o releasing that valve could put undue stress on the hyd system. you paid a lot for it & the pumps/motors are excessively expensive to replace. skidding it in mud might be ok but won't do that to mine..... only imho

 

[4570Man]

"I've never released the fluid when pulling my ZTR out of a bind. If it doesn't have enough traction to drive out then the wheels easily slip. I usually only need to move it about a foot and I can drive it out. " 4570 man some of the consumer grade pumps have those rod bypass valve releases, the more commercial ones have a bolt you back off on the pump...don't force much either way as it is just a seal. i ALWAYS release the valve when towing or pushing w/o power. trying to move it w/o releasing that valve could put undue stress on the hyd system. you paid a lot for it & the pumps/motors are excessively expensive to replace. skidding it in mud might be ok but won't do that to mine..... only imho

Mine was a commercial unit with the bolt to back out. The pumps lasted trouble free for 1000 hours until the mower caught on fire. So I wouldn't have helped myself any by loosening the bolts.

 

[Industrial Toys]

It happens from time to time. It could pass for distracted driving!

I have to attach to the ROPS, not much else there.