JD released this video on April 5th 2017. Hope it can help someone!

https://youtu.be/NowflP0Brao

 

Great video. Thanks!

 

Great, thanks! I am having one delivered in June (180C) this will help im sure!

 

Had to search for this so moving it up a few pages as I'm sure I'll have some questions next week. Prepare thyself Ware :gum:

 

Ha, I haven't even cut the whole lawn with mine yet! I scalped with my Toro, then did the irrigation project. I'm now waiting on everything to fill back in from the leveling project before I run it. I just didn't see any need to compromise the reel/bedknife on the new mower.

 

First off, the rollers from a Toro Flex fit perfectly fine on a JD 220B.

BEFORE

AFTER

 

Hacking off the transport axels is not the easiest thing, but for me it is a must!

Used a standard Hack Saw and some elbow grease, nothing special.

I intentionally left 1.5 inches of shaft in the event I needed to make a few flat spots and wrench off the shaft for drum roller maintenance.

 

I'll need to adjust a lot of the cables and springs, but the mower is pretty straight forward IMO.

Has anyone attempted maintenance on the gearbox? I did a quick search in the manuals and didn't see much about it.

 

Are the 2 black knobs for reel to bed knife adjustments?

 

Are the 2 black knobs for reel to bed knife adjustments?

Yes.

 

Are the 2 black knobs for reel to bed knife adjustments?

Yes.

Do they have click detents? Or just smooth?

 

Are the 2 black knobs for reel to bed knife adjustments?

Yes.

Do they have click detents? Or just smooth?

Smooth, like butter.

 

Red in the event you do have to take apart the rear roller a pipe wrench would be a lot faster than grinding flats for a wrench. It may not be the prettiest after but it's hard to beat quick results

 

Red in the event you do have to take apart the rear roller a pipe wrench would be a lot faster than grinding flats for a wrench. It may not be the prettiest after but it's hard to beat quick results

Good tip! Thanks.

 

I'm still learning the ins and outs of my JD 260 B. the hardest part for me is mastering the "Pro Turns".
Red Is there an advantage to using the grooved roller over the smooth roller? I have both but I've only ever used the smooth roller.
Forgot to add I also have a very strong desire to hack off my transport axles. Unfortunately I need them though. I swear those things are like grappling hooks whenever you are anywhere close to something. Nothing better than trying to cut it super close to the deck and the next thing you know you are making a hard left turn into the mulch.

Cheers!

 

I'm still learning the ins and outs of my JD 260 B. the hardest part for me is mastering the "Pro Turns".

I'm right there with you on this and only attempt to try it out back with the cover of my fence to hide all embarrassment.

 

I'm still learning the ins and outs of my JD 260 B. the hardest part for me is mastering the "Pro Turns".

I'm right there with you on this and only attempt to try it out back with the cover of my fence to hide all embarrassment.

Oh man this is so true. I swear sometimes the mower is laughing at me. :lol:

 

Red Is there an advantage to using the grooved roller over the smooth roller? I have both but I've only ever used the smooth roller.

I've read the grooved roller gives a more aggressive cut without a lower HOC. With the grooved roller less plant tissue is pushed down before the cut is made resulting in more plant tissue being removed. I believe the quality of cut is the same, and the difference between the 2 is only noticeable on Putting green surfaces at 0.115 HOC, or a fairway cut at 1' with a Triplex moving at 12MPH.

I've gathered this from random posts online, and a few youtube videos, no real facts I can give. :lol:

 

Click here and enter your Model to get the service/operator manual.

http://manuals.deere.com

 

Changed my fluids and belts today, both were needed!

This is from the gearbox, wow.

These belts didn't have much time remaining, glad I changed them before one broke!

 

Nice job on the maintenance. :thumbsup:
Surprised that belt didnt break. What fluid do they use for the gear box? Hy-Gard?

 

JD wants Hy-Gard in the 220B model, I was on the 220a service manual when I purchased the wrong stuff - gear oil (oops). J_Nick alerted me to the mistake, so I'll be picking some up soon to replace the fluid.

I'm also surprised the belt hadn't broke yet.

 

Can someone help me identify the correct gearbox fluid for model 22? will Hi-guard work? Thanks

 

Not that big of deal when it only holds .4 quarts. I'm about to walk in JD to get new belts and oil for mine

 

Do you know a place where I can find a good source that breaks down the difference of each walking greens mower model in a side by side comparison.

For example what is the similarity/difference in the 220A's, B's & C's

Ware schooled me on the fact that 220E's have a floating head and electric reel. Just trying to understand the similarity/difference between these different letters.

 

The evolution of the JD fixed head walk behind greensmower.
The 22 was made from 1987-1994,
The 220 from 1995-1996,
The 220A from 1997-2002,
The 220B from 2002-2006,
The 220C from 2007-2010, and
The 220SL from 2011-Current.

Design changes were made over the years to various parts of the mowers.

The 220 E-Cut is made from 2010-Current
It is the hybrid floating head design of the JD walk behind greensmower.