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John Deere JD212 Discussions (26)

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    john deere 212

    anyone ever changed pto on 212 to a after market pto
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    John Deere 212 throwing deck drive belt

    Got the right belt will not go on. I double checked the number its a JD belt number M44121. does any body know the proper way to install the belt? I found the arm tensioner with the two pulleys...
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    John Deere 212 throwing deck drive belt

    The belt from the PTO to the deck keeps getting thrown. I have an OEM Deere belt and appears to be routed correctly. Any ideas?
  4. C

    John Deere 212 throwing deck drive belt

    Any help out there why my 212 keeps throwing the deck drive belt? New John Deere belt deck pulleys and spindles spin freely. Please help
  5. P

    John Deere 212 hydraulic oil?

    My neighbour has a John Deere 212 lawn tractor and no operators manual. It has a manual transmission so the hydraulics have a separate reservoir under the hood. Does anybody know which oil to use...
  6. M

    John Deere 212 Lawn Tractor Transmission Lock Up

    The four-speed transmission in my 1982 JD 212 lawn tractor is giving me trouble. The tractor has a lot of hours on it but I rebuilt the engine recently and would like to keep it in service. I...
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    Mowing john deere 212 help please

    hello, is this the proper place to ask for help ?my john deere 212 wont shift out of first gear.anybodys help would be appreciated.
  8. S

    John Deere 212

    Hope someone can give me a clue if $350 is a good price for a John Deere 212. It was given a complete once over and includes a 35 inch mower deck. The mower is in good shape.
  9. 2

    John Deere 212 Starting problem.

    Can I replace my new john deere starting solenoid (not working 1 month old) with a ford truck model? Thank you for your thoughts as I am tired and may be going down the wrong path.
  10. M

    1974 john deere 212 garden tractor.

    I am a recent owner of a 1974 John Deere 212 Garden tractor. It runs well until recently and I think it needs a tune up. Points, condenser etc. I need to get it done soon since the snow will be...
  11. J

    John Deere 212 - Starter or battery

    I have a John Deere 212 from the mid-eighties. I bought it used. The battery has a sticker on it that says it is two years old (3/11). I been having issues with it holding a charge and thought I...
  12. boatmoter

    1975 john deere 212

    Hi all, Im in need of a brake band for my tractor, the part # is AM134369 and it fits john deere 212 with the serial # from the lowest up to 55000, Im looking for a used one,getting ready to...
  13. J

    John Deere 212 Drive Belt questions

    I bought an old 212 (85?) last summer. The previous owner said he replaced the primary drive belt. Recently, the belt jumped off the back pulley. Sounds like a common problem. I removed the right...
  14. T

    John deere 212 rear lift help

    I'm looking to attach my model 31 tiller to my 212 manual lift. I'm looking for any diagrams, pics, or part numbers to help me accomplish this goal. God bless
  15. Bwgad96

    John deere 212 repower help!

    Hi to all, I have a 1981 John deere 212 with the original Kohler k301 motor. I got a great deal on it and said what the heck and bought it, with intentions of a frame off. So yesterday of the some...
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    john deere 212 cant get clutch to disengage. HELP PLEASE!

    I have a john deere 212 lawn tractor, I just replaced the primary and secondary drive belts. now I cant get the clutch to open up and let me shift into gear. I have adjusted the variator according...
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    Comparison What should I get a John Deere 212 or a Cub 1862?

    I have a chance to buy either of these locally, comes with mower decks, front snow blower and each also has a rear tiller (If I remember right). Price is about the same on each. Just wondering...
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    John Deere 212 Drive Sheave Bolt

    Trying to get the engine out of my 212 for some reconditioning. Got the PTO sheave removed, but can't get the drive sheave bolt out to remove the sheave itself. When I put the socket on and...
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    John Deere 212 points installation

    Hello everyone. I have an old John Deere 212 (a 1986 to be exact) that I am replacing the points and condenser on. I can replace the condenser with no problem but Im having a little trouble with...
  20. 2

    John Deere 212 variator issues

    Im having issues with the variator on my 78 212. The transaxle sheave is not bent. The idler pulley is bouncing up and down. There is absolutely no tension on the drive belt. Yet everything is...
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JD212 John Deere
Work Tractor
Model Year: 1985

Well built, good parts available, though expensive.

Pros: Lots of used parts.
Cons: None yet.

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