Oil changes on 2210

organ grinder · 08-15-2008, 12:24 AM

Other than removing the deck (which I do not want to do), does anyone have any experience in changing the oil on a 2210? There's not enough room for a tray or pan. The local dealer says he uses an old piece of rolled up cardboard to drain the oil to a pan, but I can't see keeping an oil-saturated piece of cardboard around. Thanks for any ideas or suggestions.

TedLaRue · 08-15-2008, 02:14 AM

Maybe you could sharpen the blades and grease the mower deck at the same time you change the oil?

On one machine a while back, I was able to thread a pipe nipple into the oil drain hole so that the oil would drain somewhere where I could put a container.

If you try this, make sure the threads match. If you have a drain plug with a square head, the threads are probably standard tapered IPT (Iron Pipe Threads). A threaded iron black pipe would probably fit that hole (as would a $$$ brass pipe nipple).

kennyd · 08-15-2008, 07:03 AM

Taking the MMM off takes 5 minutes...you will spend more time trying to deal with getting the waste oil contained than that IMHO

orlo · 08-15-2008, 05:52 PM

I agree with KennyD. I have a 2305 and it takes less than 5 minutes to take the deck off. Two pins, disconnect the driveshaft, turn the wheels then take off the front mount and your done.

unit40 · 08-15-2008, 08:15 PM

Try aluminum oil. If you fold a sheet repeatedly upon it'self you can mold and shape it to fit around most anything. Then just scrunch it up upon itself when your done and throw it out.

JDFANATIC · 08-16-2008, 08:12 AM

There's more pressure than you think when you open that plug. You're going to want some room to monkey that pan around to catch it!

mhalla · 08-16-2008, 11:20 PM

I tried an oil change once on my 2210 leaving the deck on but never again. Used a funnel attached to a hose. Ended up getting oil spilled on my gravel driveway that required about 30 minutes of cleanup time including time spent burning up the remaining oil with a propane torch that I wasn't able to remove by shovelling. Mike

mkoreen · 08-17-2008, 12:15 PM

I'd spend the 5 minutes taking the deck off..... It'll save you 45minutes and countless oily "fire-hazzard" rags of clean up time!

ddivinia · 08-17-2008, 03:40 PM

Once you learn how to pull that deck, it will be easy.

D.

Deadman · 08-19-2008, 01:09 AM

The worst part is the oil runs right into and behind the front driveshaft boot if I remember back to my 2210 days. Its stupid, and I always used a piece of Vinyl siding to direct the oil out the side and into the drain pan.

08-15-2008, 12:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
organ grinder Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 38	Oil changes on 2210 Other than removing the deck (which I do not want to do), does anyone have any experience in changing the oil on a 2210? There's not enough room for a tray or pan. The local dealer says he uses an old piece of rolled up cardboard to drain the oil to a pan, but I can't see keeping an oil-saturated piece of cardboard around. Thanks for any ideas or suggestions.

08-15-2008, 02:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
TedLaRue Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern West Virginia Posts: 334	Re: Oil changes on 2210 Maybe you could sharpen the blades and grease the mower deck at the same time you change the oil? On one machine a while back, I was able to thread a pipe nipple into the oil drain hole so that the oil would drain somewhere where I could put a container. If you try this, make sure the threads match. If you have a drain plug with a square head, the threads are probably standard tapered IPT (Iron Pipe Threads). A threaded iron black pipe would probably fit that hole (as would a $$$ brass pipe nipple).

08-15-2008, 07:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
kennyd Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 3,427	Re: Oil changes on 2210 Taking the MMM off takes 5 minutes...you will spend more time trying to deal with getting the waste oil contained than that IMHO __________________ JD 4110HST FEL, 60" MMM, 60" Rear Blade, Ballast Box, I-Match, #380 Snow Plow, FEL Forks, Goossen 3PH Chipper/Shredder, Markham LD-48 Grapple and much more "stuff"

08-15-2008, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
orlo Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phillipston, MA/Guildhall, VT Posts: 486	Re: Oil changes on 2210 I agree with KennyD. I have a 2305 and it takes less than 5 minutes to take the deck off. Two pins, disconnect the driveshaft, turn the wheels then take off the front mount and your done. __________________ "I'd rather be on my Tractor"

08-15-2008, 08:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
unit40 Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 168	Re: Oil changes on 2210 Try aluminum oil. If you fold a sheet repeatedly upon it'self you can mold and shape it to fit around most anything. Then just scrunch it up upon itself when your done and throw it out.

08-16-2008, 08:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
JDFANATIC Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 1,340	Re: Oil changes on 2210 There's more pressure than you think when you open that plug. You're going to want some room to monkey that pan around to catch it! __________________ Cheers! JDFANATIC JD2210, 62" MMM, 210 FEL, 48" York Rake, 46" Snowthrower, loaded turfs, PTO Spreader, Heated Cab, Plug Aerator, FIMCO Sprayer, Folding Rops

08-16-2008, 11:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
mhalla Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 328	Re: Oil changes on 2210 I tried an oil change once on my 2210 leaving the deck on but never again. Used a funnel attached to a hose. Ended up getting oil spilled on my gravel driveway that required about 30 minutes of cleanup time including time spent burning up the remaining oil with a propane torch that I wasn't able to remove by shovelling. Mike

08-17-2008, 12:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
mkoreen Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Harrison City, PA Posts: 34	Re: Oil changes on 2210 I'd spend the 5 minutes taking the deck off..... It'll save you 45minutes and countless oily "fire-hazzard" rags of clean up time! __________________ John Deere 2305 200CX FEL 54" MMM, FRONTIER BB -Ahhh the smell of diesel in the mornin!

08-17-2008, 03:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
ddivinia Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,808	Re: Oil changes on 2210 Once you learn how to pull that deck, it will be easy. D. __________________ ------ Darin Divinia Red Oak, Texas Registered Texas Longhorns www.thediamonddranch.com JD 5525, JD 4720, JD 467, Polaris Ranger Crew, etc.

08-19-2008, 01:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Deadman Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WI Posts: 309	Re: Oil changes on 2210 The worst part is the oil runs right into and behind the front driveshaft boot if I remember back to my 2210 days. Its stupid, and I always used a piece of Vinyl siding to direct the oil out the side and into the drain pan. __________________ JD 2520 --- FEL, I-Match, LX4 Rotary Cutter, DR Brush Chipper, Ballast Box, 71 Flex Planter!

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