The Video that put me on YouTube! John Deere 250 Series II Skid-Steer: The Little Nasty

John Deere 250 Series II Skid Steer Restoration: Pressure Wash, Pump Seal Replacement & More! 💪🚜 In this action-packed video, I dive into a full repair menu of a John Deere 250 Series II Skid Steer! Watch as I start by giving this hard-working machine a much-needed bath, blasting away years of built-up dirt and debris – and trust me, there’s a lot of it! 🌊💦 Then, I tackle the guts of the beast, removing the hydrostatic pump stack and replacing those pesky pump seals and rear main seal to keep this skid steer running like new - with it's fluids contained. 🛠️ But that's not all – I also throw in a rebuilt starter and install a new starter ring gear, making this machine start like new so it can keep pushing dirt, lifting, and hauling. 💥 By the end of the video, I reassemble the whole unit, fire it up, and give it a thorough test run to make sure everything is working as it should! 👉 Whether you’re a seasoned mechanic, a John Deere fan, or just someone who loves seeing machines get their working shine back, this video’s got something for you. It's packed with tips, tricks, and a little bit of humor along the way – because who says heavy machinery repair can’t be fun? 😆 #JohnDeere #SkidSteerRepair #MachineryRestoration #PressureWashing #PumpSealReplacement #HeavyEquipmentMaintenance #JohnDeere250 #SkidSteerMechanic #FarmEquipmentRepair #HydrostaticPump #MechanicalRestoration #DIYMechanic If you love heavy machinery repairs, restoration projects, or just want to see a John Deere skid steer come back to life, hit that **subscribe button**, give this video a thumbs up, and don’t forget to drop a comment below! What’s your favorite part of this repair? Let's chat about it! 🚜💬 Enjoy the ride, and as always – keep those machines running smooth! 🔧 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Pressure Washing 01:44 The Debris Pile 02:17 First Leak is Motor Lines 02:49 Second Leak, Hydraulic Pump Seal 03:13 Broken Starter 03:21 Missing Pump Bolts 03:56 Hydrostatic Pump Stack Removed 04:28 More Missing Bolts 05:26 Removing Rear Main Seal 06:06 Replacing Hydrostatic Pump Seal 06:37 Installing Rear Main Seal 07:09 Flywheel Ring Gear Removal 08:26 Methods of Heating the Ring Gear 09:04 Commercial Sized Bearing Heater 09:43 Samsung Industrial Bearing Cooker 10:38 A Wonder of the World 11:09 Ring Gear Installation 11:46 I Need a Bigger Tool Budget 12:02 The Ford Dyno 12:29 Installing the Drive Coupler 12:44 How to do a Two Man Job by Yourself 14:52 Pump Stack Installed 15:14 Hydrostatic Motor Lines Installed 15:59 Installing the Starter 17:08 Battery and Cable Install 17:42 Battery Terminal Cleaning Tool 18:25 Time to Test Run 18:01 Running Out of Daylight 19:15 New Rad Cap 19:21 New Overflow Bottle Cap 19:37 Project Complete, Going Home Video by RCDiesel