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I use Power Service year-round. More importantly, I use only #2 diesel, not bio-diesel from the local gas station. Experience is a good teacher, but she gives the test and then the lesson. I learned the hard way that bio-diesel gels when the temperature is not really that cold. #2 does not. It...

There’s an old saying which suggests that experience is a good teacher, but she gives the test and then the lesson. Several years ago, I bought a new Stihl trimmer and used ethanol mixed with Stabil. In six months, the plastic fuel line had to be replaced (under the warranty). The fuel simply...

Last spring, I needed a new battery for my 2007 John Deere 2210. Ended up at Sam's. A Durocell came with a three-year full replacement warranty, whereas all of the other batteries had a one-year full replacement and a two or three-year pro rated warranty. Prices were about the same for all...

This is very helpful. Thank you!

No, I am getting braking from the pedal. At least if I hold it in place, the tractor does not move or roll. The locking lever which you describe is not engaging. How to fix that is my question.

I have a John Deere 2210 with 680 hours. The parking brake has stopped working. It will not engage when I push on the brake pedal. I can find nothing on line re: how to adjust the parking brake, and the local dealer’s only answer is to bring it in for a costly repair. I think the 2210 and 2305...

A local Facebook listing has a 2017 John Deere 1025R with 312 hours, I match set up, 60” drive on deck, 60” Frontier tiller and rear blade. Based on the video, the tractor looks to be in excellent condition and well cared for. Still has some warranty through 2023. Seller is asking $16,900. Is...

I have a John Deere 2210 that I bought on ebay 11 years ago. Tractor had only 50 hours and was being sold at about half the original price due to a divorce. It’s been a good machine. I live two miles from a JD dealer, but I have had nothing but bad experiences there which has mirrored the...

I gave up on Stihl a few years ago. Too hard to start, even with Trufuel. The arthritis in my hands made it impossible for me to pull the cord. I bought an Echo GT225 with their version of easy start. It does what Echo claims: Starts easily by releasing (not pulling) the cord. And replacing the...

My 2210 just turned 200 hours, so I am getting read to change the transmission hydro fluid, the front axle gear oil, the fuel filter, and the oil. The tractor is six years old; I am the second owner. The antifreeze tester still shows five "balls" floating in the tube and a low temp of -30...

As usual, I know enough to be dangerous. Went out to mow this evening on my 2210. When I turned on the key, I heard a click, but the engine did not turn over. Turned the key off and tried again. Nothing, not even a click. Removed the front of the tractor. Found the positive battery terminal...

I have a 2210 which is approaching its 200 hour mark. The hydraulic fluid was changed at 50 hours just before I acquired the machine. A friend who does maintenance on John Deere equipment at a local cemetery suggested that instead of changing the fluid, I only change the filter. He contends that...

Discovered a problem this afternoon while winterizing my pull-behind sprayer. The 62C MMM deck is not raising fully on the right side. It drops down just fine, but when I raise it, the left side raises to the full height but the right side droops. When I have the deck locked in place, the left...

For my 2210, the owner's booklet says to use JD Coolguard Antifreeze. Elsewhere, the booklet says to use antifreeze on a 50/50 ratio that is designed for aluminum engines. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what specific brands of antifreeze might be acceptable other than JD? The...

Does anyone know of an after-market front blade that will fit a John Deere 2210, including mounting bracket, hydraulic lines, etc? (Tractor has the hydraulic outlets and control stick already in place.) I have plowed for years with a rear blade, but arthritis has taken its toll. I plowed a 7"...