4110 60" MMM

[oscer]

4110 60\" MMM

Last week I recieved delivery of a 4110 with r4s fel and 60 inch mmm. I would like to thank everyone on this site for all the information Iwas able to glean without even asking any questions. I'm sure now that I own one, I'll have many questions. I'd also like to thank you for any input on these. Here's the first question: Have any of you 4110 owners with a 60 inch mmm cut off the front of the center bracket yet; it seems it would be easier to slide in and out of the underneath of the tractor without this part of the bracket which is made for the 4115. Or am I missing something?

 

[bigpete]

Re: 4110 60\" MMM

I consider it every time I install or remove the deck. I recall reading a post some time ago from aTBNer who did just that. I see no reason not to do it unless you think you might want to sell the deck to a 4115 owner.

BTW, I have the mulching kit installed and--even though it requires more cleaning--it does wonders for my sandy soil. I never have to bag or rake. When it is too long, I simply double-cut which only means more seat time. Keep your guide wheels and spindles lubed. Don't be shocked at how much grease the spindles take. On the average, each spindle gets 20-25 pumps every 4 or 5 mowings. I use JD's high-temp grease so there will never be a question if I have problems. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[JDFANATIC]

Re: 4110 60\" MMM

BigPete,

20-25 pumps? Wow, I've got to double check mine -- I've been putting nowhere near that amount in. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[bigpete]

Re: 4110 60\" MMM

Ah'yup. If you can grease your spindles in a quiet setting (garage, etc.) you can hear the air "crackle" as it is pushed out of the lower races. I stop when I hear crackling. When I remove my grease cups, I do usually have 1/8" or so of grease and crud lining the cup. I never see grease anywhere on the underside of the deck, though, so it seems about right. My JD mechanic verified that it takes a bunch of grease to fill these spindles. At a couple dollars for a tube of premium grease, it's good insurance. Contrary to some myths, you cannot over-grease these types of bearings.

 

[klink]

Re: 4110 60\" MMM

Oscer
yes, I cut the 4115 extended bracket off. Now the mower deck is so much easier to install and remove. Make sure you purn your front wheels to the left. I used a metabo cut off grinder to do the cutting. I didn't want to use a tnrch. I saved the cut off pieces, just in case.

 

[JDFANATIC]

Re: 4110 60\" MMM

BigPete,

Thanks, I think I've been under-greasing my deck! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[GaryK]

Re: 4110 60\" MMM

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( BigPete,

Thanks, I think I've been under-greasing my deck! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif )</font>

As long as you didn't hear a high pitched squeal, I think you're safe

 

[bigpete]

Re: 4110 60\" MMM

If you hear a high-pitched squeal, you are too late /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[oscer]

Re: 4110 60\" MMM

Klink,
thanks fo the input, I was going to use a cut off wheel in my 4 inch grinder and maybe a little green paint.

 

[kennyd]

Re: 4110 60\" MMM

Does anybody have pics of this "extra" bracket? I looked all over my MMM this morning, and cannot see what you all are talking about /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif