Do they have click detents? Or just smooth?Redtenchu said:Yes.Ware said:Are the 2 black knobs for reel to bed knife adjustments?
Pete1313 said:I use greenfarmparts.com to get my JD parts. good prices, quick shipping.
If you're choosing, fewer blades is theoretically better for the HOC's most of us are working with.SCGrassMan said:The grass is above the level of the concrete. Do you have an opinion on the number of blades best suited? I think the "standard" is 14 blades but I've seen some here talk about 7 or 11. I was also looking at changing the bed knife to a fairway model as I've seen some mention to get a little more height.
Here is a link to the 260SL Operator Manual. Adjusting Greens Tender Conditioner (GTC/groomer) is covered in Section 25.drlushin said:Can you tell me how to set the HOC on the groomer on my 260sl? Typically how low should i set groomer in relation to the reel HOC?
I wouldn't worry too much about the FOC. A HOC/FOC mismatch is not "ideal", but it's unlikely that you would ever notice on a lawn. I would address it if you ever swap the reel, but you should be fine until then.gatormac2112 said:Yeah I'm wanting to cut at 0.75 inch with my JD 220e, but it's an 11 blade reel and according to the manual the max it will cut and maintain appropriate FOC is 0.48 inch. The 7 blade is what I would need and I don't know where I could get a new one or how much it would cost.
JD uses Honda engines (with black paint) on their walk mowers.Rockinar said:Are these 220SL selling for $1800 good deals? Bad deals? It keeps mentioning Honda motors. Are these aftermarket engines on here? I don't know anything about SLs other than brand new they are $10K.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-JOHN-DEERE-220SL-GREENS-MOWER-HONDA-MOTOR-RUNS-GREAT-1/263550305532?_trkparms=pageci%3A709c445a-2889-11e8-9496-74dbd180496e%7Cparentrq%3A2b324e4b1620a9924374a135fffc0ecd%7Ciid%3A1&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236
Pete1313 said:They are the evolution of the JD greensmower.
The 220A was made from 1997-2002,
The 220B from 2002-2006,
The 220C from 2007-2010, and
The 220SL from 2011-Current.
Small design changes were made over the years to various parts of the mowers.
This. :thumbsup:walk1355 said:...you adjust speed using the throttle?
The LED will require DC voltage. Here is a write-up that @wardconnor did for his Toro.ga_dawg said:Has anyone tried changing the stock JD light kit on the WGMs out with an LED pod? Is the voltage clean enough for an LED?
Here are a few to get you started...KevC said:Hi all, is there a thread that discusses reel sharpening and blade counts ?
Not sure if a relief grind is necessary or standard, and how often it should be done, or if just a flat/spin grind is all you need?
Also if you're cutting a home game lawn at 1/2" or higher seems like lower blade count 7-9 is better than 11-14 blade counts, just not sure why? Think it has to do with frequency of cut but just trying to learn some of the ins and outs of reel mowing before taking the plunge
Thanks for any guidance folks
Thanks for the kind words KevC. :thumbsup:KevC said:Thanks Ware
This forum is an amazing tool to get real world opinions and knowledge without the spin/marketing of corporate sites
Landscape Blade :thumbup:717driver said:Those of you who mow around fence lines or obstacles, what is your technique in dealing with the transport axles?
Agree. A relief grind would look like this:717driver said:I am trying to see a relief in the grind, but I'm not sure I see anything.
This set says it goes down to 0.001". Here are some plastic ones. Alternatively, here are some singles.Brackin4au said:Yes please. I looked and lowest I can find is .0015. Pretty close, but when we are talking about that finite a measurement, it seems significant. I found a set with .0015 at harbor freight for like $4, so I'll just get it instead, if I can't find anything below .0015 on amazon.walk1355 said:@717driver. Can you link the one you bought?717driver said:I bought a feeler gauge set off amazon for a couple bucks that included a .001" gauge, which is what was recommended in the JD manual for my 220A. Bummer about the grinding issue, hopefully he can get it cutting again.
Longtee81 said:...Any suggestions or thoughts as to why they dont seem to fit?