JD D100 series

[jenkinsph]

It shouldn't make any difference, but storing the battery and trickle charging once a month is a good idea.

Glad the sheetmetal worked for you and be safe out there.

 

[RayFromOntario]

It shouldn't make any difference, but storing the battery and trickle charging once a month is a good idea.

Glad the sheetmetal worked for you and be safe out there.

Thanks Steve. So you're saying that if I disconnect and remove the battery this winter for 5 months, and reinstall it come Spring, the hourly timer will continue from where it left off ??? Wish my digital watch did that. Interesting.

 

[jinman]

Ray, have you done a thorough reading of your Operator's Manual? I'm more than happy to answer simple questions like your last one, but I'm concerned that you have not read the whole manual. My manual states, "Hour meter cannot be reset." That means it totalizes the hours and there is nothing you can do to reset it to zero. If you could do that by disconnecting the battery, they would not say it cannot be reset. You are safe to disconnect your battery during winter and also protected if you battery ever fails and you have to replace it. The meter will continue to show the correct hours. I replaced my battery this year when it became weak. My hour meter shows 130 hours as it should.

 

[RayFromOntario]

Ray, have you done a thorough reading of your Operator's Manual? I'm more than happy to answer simple questions like your last one, but I'm concerned that you have not read the whole manual. My manual states, "Hour meter cannot be reset." That means it totalizes the hours and there is nothing you can do to reset it to zero. If you could do that by disconnecting the battery, they would not say it cannot be reset. You are safe to disconnect your battery during winter and also protected if you battery ever fails and you have to replace it. The meter will continue to show the correct hours. I replaced my battery this year when it became weak. My hour meter shows 130 hours as it should.

You're absolutely correct....my bad. I will definitely read the owners manual 'thoroughly' before asking any more stupid questions. Thanks for the headsup.:thumbsup:

 

[jinman]

You're absolutely correct....my bad. I will definitely read the owners manual 'thoroughly' before asking any more stupid questions. Thanks for the headsup.:thumbsup:

Not a stupid question at all, but it just happens to be one that is answered in your manual. I keep my manual in a bookshelf right beside my computer. When I find a part number or a 3rd party filter number, I make notes in my manual so I don't have to search again. In the process of doing all of this, I read and re-read sections of the manual and still run across things I had never noticed before. Maybe I'm a techie nerd, but I enjoy reading well-written manuals and understanding every part of something I own. I try to not only read operator's manuals, but I buy a maintenance manual for every piece of equipment I own. Everytime I answer a question for myself and especially if I answer a question for someone else, I have to learn details and express them in text. Doing that just kinda burns the facts into my brain and I remember them better.

So don't beat yourself up for not reading a manual. But if you do it, you'll probably have a lot more respect for that manual and maybe not misplace it like so many people do. BTW: In the very back of your manual (after the Index) is a section called "Getting Quality Service" or something similar. It has a table of JD part numbers of common maintenance items like blades, filters, belts, etc. and also maintenance kits. Good info like this is exactly why I bought a John Deere. :thumbsup:

 

[RayFromOntario]

Thanks again Jim. I too keep my manual near my pc, or in my workshop..heck, I also use it in the bathroom (library) ahem !
Here's something I didn't find in manual, do you know where I can get cross reference oil filters I can use on my tractor ? The closest Deere store is about an hour away from me, so if I could find some cross referenced oil filters here in town, it would save be a bit of grief.

 

[jinman]

Here's something I didn't find in manual, do you know where I can get cross reference oil filters I can use on my tractor ? The closest Deere store is about an hour away from me, so if I could find some cross referenced oil filters here in town, it would save be a bit of grief.

Most likely you use Deere no. GY20577. If so, the Fram filter number is PH8170.

 

[qball49]

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and first time owner of JD D110 2011 model. Currently, the tractor has 3-in-1 blade which is doing fine. However, I don't use bagging and want to mulch. According to the user manual, they recommend the mulching blade kit along with mulch cover. Do I really need the mulching blade or I can use the 3-in-1 blade along with mulch cover? Otherwise, I really enjoy and like my JD D110 so far.

Thanks

 

[jhonb]

Hi all, I'm new to this forum and first time owner of JD D110 2011 model. Currently, the tractor has 3-in-1 blade which is doing fine. However, I don't use bagging and want to mulch. According to the user manual, they recommend the mulching blade kit along with mulch cover. Do I really need the mulching blade or I can use the 3-in-1 blade along with mulch cover? Otherwise, I really enjoy and like my JD D110 so far.

Thanks

I used the 3 in 1 blade for 4 seasons. Last fall I put on a bagging blade because I bag my leaves. There was a 900% improvement in shoot clogs. For bagging, I would strongly recommend the bagging blades.

But you asked about the mulching blades.

This spring, I switched to the mulching blades and the mulch kit. (A large curved piece of plastic that blocks the discharge area of the deck.) I started to get a streaking problem. (where lines of grass were not mowed.) I took off the mulch kit, but left the mulch blades on, and the problem disappeared. I removed the mulch kit because I have read that other people have had this problem and that is what caused it. To be honest, I don't see any difference in the results with either blade, or with or without the mulch kit. Other than the streaking issue.
I guess I thought that because I was so happy with better performance of the lift blades, I would be just as happy with the mulch blades. But that was not true.

so if your happy with your cut, and grass the blades disappear into your sod, I would say save your money and don't do it.

 

[qball49]

JhonB - thank you for quick reply. I will install the mulching blade this week and see what it can do. I bought mulching blades along with mulch cover. Since most users not satisfied with the mulch cover, I may go ahead and return it.

Is JD D110 good tractor? It is my 1st riding-mower and like it alot so far.