2210 Operation Questions

[DonS]

1. I cannot get the mmm deck to stay locked in the up position to operate the 3 pt hitch. Raised it all the way up, moved the dial on the mower hight control to the lock position. When the rockshaft lever is moved the deck goes down.

2. The lock lever for the scv will not go into the lock position unless the svc lever is giggled around.

Any ideas? called the dealer this morning and they said "will get right back to you" no call yet.

 

[Dutch445]

Don,
I think your mower deck lift linkage is out of adjustment if the deck won't lock all the way up. If it was delivered new to you this way, the dealer should readjust this, and it wouldn't hurt to watch so you can see what they do. I believe the adjustment is on the long rod that ties into the linkage at the 3ph. There have been many of those setups done where that rod was bent also, again from improper setup.

As far as the loader lock, I think what you describe is normal. It isn't a very sophisticated system.

Other than that, do you like your 2210?
How long have you had it?

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[DonS]

Dutch445, Thanks for the reply, I thought I was loosing my mind. They are going to pick it up and repair it. The tractor was suppose to be checked before delivery (Yeah Right).

I love the tractor even though I only put a couple of hours on it. Took delivery 10/30/04.

I'm afraid to get the tires dirty! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[InMemorypf3]

SAW A 2210 IN THE PHOTO FORUM WITH SOME COOL ATTACHMENTS
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[JDFANATIC]

Don,

When I had my 2210 delivered, the dealer had been very thorough. Everything was checked and everything worked. Each bold had been re-torqued and painted with a white mark to let the technician know it had been done. Based on your sarcasim about the dealer, I'd ask he check out everything: nuts, bolts, systems etc.

 

[DonS]

JDFANATIC, thanks for the advise...I will tell them they can go through the check list now. I have the paint marks on mine too and asked the delivery guy if they had marked them and he said "no".

There is more to the story, chipped hood and rusted, a nut missing on belt cover of the deck. No manuals for the front blade and quick hitch. A water logged FEL manual that dried out and is wrinkled.

Its just a lot of minor things that should have been taken care of before delivery. I just don't get it.

 

[h20camper]

DonS, sounds like you need to contact John Deere corporate about your experience with what the dealer provided (and didn't provide). When one spends these kind of dollars, they expect more and should get it. Of the three dealers that I have dealt with in my area, you would never get such a 'crappy' experience.

 

[DonS]

h20camper, thanks...I willl call JD tomorrow and see what they have to say.

 

[fgross335_2210]

The other posts are correct. The lock will not work if the deck doesn't raise high enough. When the 3pt is completely up, you should have a small clearance between the lift arms and the frame and spelled out in the operator's guide. More clearance = unable to lock the deck up.

After using my 2210 for one summer I readjusted the lift arm to raise the deck to the minimum spec and it works great. Also found this made the cutting height be much closer to the markings around the knob. Easy to do once you figure it out but definitely make the dealer adjust it this time!

 

[DonS]

I decided not to call JD, and called the manager of the company I purchased the tractor from. He apologized and promised to make the tractor right. As for him being a manager he sure didn't know much about the tractor. He said there was an optional kit to hold the deck up. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif There going to pick it up tomorrow.

Does anyone know if the fuel gauge is suppose to be water tight? When the tractor was delivered there was condensation inside of it but eventually dried up.

 

[johndeere2210]

DonS, first congrats on purchasing a really fine piece of equipment. I am sorry that the dealer is being somewhat of a dumb ***. One of the previous posts mentioned that the lift linkage is not adjusted right and he is dead on. You should have received a manual on the set up of your mower deck and if you did not, the dealer should furnish you with it. It will explain the adjustment proceedure in detail. There is no deck lock up kit for the 2210. If the linkage is adjusted properly and the lift link on the left side is not bent, you should be able to turn the deck height knob clockwise until the linkage locks up. There is a critical adjustment on the lift arms on the rockshaft under the tractor to prevent the lift arms from "bottoming out" on the upper lift limits. If this was not done correctly, the left linkage rod is probably bent and should be replaced (at the dealers expense). /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif As far as the joystick lock out, a good shot of WD-40 in the slot will help. Hope this helps.

PS Next time you call the dealership, you might try talking to the service manager instead of the GM. Service managers are a little lower on the food chain and closer to the problem and solution.

 

[JD2210MAN]

I too have the occasional condensation in my fuel gauge. I have not contacted my dealer about it but my Salesman is also the General Manager and the second I mention something, it is fixed or the part is ordered. I can honestly say that each dealer is very different. The other Deere dealer around here does not have the same ambition to sell.
Recently, I could see the frost line on my loaded tires... well I paid to have them full (over the wheel) but it was below the wheel on both sides. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif When I arrived with the tires, every employee there was concerned. They were taking it very seriously. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif To top it off, I mentioned the seat's plastic drain has always fallen out, since day of delivery, and he ordered a new seat right after he came over and looked at it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

My SCV takes a bit of giggling to get it locked but I figure it will loosen up in a couple years. I do want to find out if I can adjust the sensitivity of the SCV in the combined "Lift and Curl". It is very sensitive and you have to hit the precise spot to get the combination.

You should definitely get the manuals from them.
~2210 Owners Manual
~210 Loader Manual
~Mower Deck Manual
~Quick Hitch Manual
~I did not get a manual for my front blade so I do not know if they are supposed to have one (I bought a demo blade). /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Finally, my dealer had everything adjusted for me. They had the mowing deck perfect. For what you just spent on your tractor, they should get you satisfied. If they don't provide you with Manuals and you get injured using the equipment, they would be in deep Horse Manure. They have to remember that you are not a farmer. You purchased an expensive TOOL for your home!

All that said, the 2210 is the perfect machine. Once they get you set up, you will enjoy it. You will never run out of projects. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[DonS]

The manager came out with the driver to go over the tractor. They brought the manuals and went over the tractor with me. The deck height adjustment starting working for some odd reason but still dropped a little from the full height position, they claimed this was normal. They took the tractor with them.

 

[JDFANATIC]

Don,

How quickly does the deck drop? If you say overnight, then that might not be too different then mine, but if it is while you're watching then there's something wrong. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[DonS]

JDFANATIC, The tractor is running, I raise the deck all the way up. Move the pointer on the dial to the 5 position or the lock picture Move the rockshaft lever to lower the 3 pt. hitch and the deck drops about 2 inches. If they want me to go away they better fix it all!

 

[JDFANATIC]

Don,

When you have the control set on 5, and then lower the rockshaft, it should drop to whatever height setting 5 corresponds to. When it's at the lock setting, it shouldn't drop at all.

Good luck with your dealer.

 

[DonS]

The dealer brought the my tractor back today. They replaced the parts that were defective and lubed the lock lever for the scv. The deck still drops about 2 in. when its put into the lock position. They claim this is normal. Also the pointer on the deck height knob is out of sync. with the lock position on the decal. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[JD2210MAN]

I wish I could put my deck back on to compare (it is burried in the shed for the winter) but I don't remeber it ever dropping. Also, if they say the decal is off.... they should order you a new sticker, at no cost, so you can put the new one in the right place. However, There seems to be some lazy activity there. You should make him show you another 2210 on his lot, and see how it operates. You may end up driving to another Deere dealer and tell him the story, he may have one on the lot to fiddle with also. Then you will have ammo for your dealer to fix it. Again, I would put my deck on in a second for you, if I could get to it. Good luck! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Any of you 2210 guys still have their deck on? Help us out!

 

[JDFANATIC]

My deck is off for winter too, but I like the suggestion of looking at another 2210 on the lot and/or at another dealer for comparison. I don't recall my deck moving at all after putting it into lock, in fact I do remember one time where I had some difficulty getting it out of lock as everything in the linkages was so tight. If nothing else, the adjustments sound all out of wack, my 5 setting works out to about 5" of mower height /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif.

 

[DonS]

The linkages for the deck and the 3 pt. hitch are adjusted correctly. The shaft coming from the cam on the deck height adjustment is rotating when the 3 point is let down therefore allowing the deck to drop slightly.

All of the grease fittings are dry under the tractor. Should the dealer have greased them before delivery? They did grease the FEL.