62D MMM Creating Divots with Front Wheels

[LBrown59]

Yep, that's the problem, but what is the fix???

Swap the green for orange.
Duicking

 

[LBrown59]

I am running the deck EXACTLY the way Deere specifies as indicated on the wheel setting decal on the deck.
1* I set it up on a large level concrete pad. The wheels clear the pad as Deere specifies.

When you run it over a yard, however, it makes the yard look like a war zone.

1*Is your yard as level and smooth as the concrete pad?

 

[LBrown59]

I think what you are saying is exactly what the tech from the dealer told me how to set up my deck for mowing. I set the mower deck height with the dial on the floorboard, lower the deck to that point. Then, I set the 4 gauge wheels high enough so I can just slide my hand between the wheel and the ground. So far this has worked. My yard is definately not flat. I will pay close attention next time I mow to see if the wheels are digging in.

Trade the JD for A CC./Sorry Hard couldn't resist ribbing ya a little.

 

[YASH2520]

This might not help the situation but my 62 MMM does have offset wheels. Is this the new model or something. I purchased it in January. I dont have the divit problem described in this thread, although I do find it a knuckle busting experience getting front bracket to attach to 2520 tractor. IS there a fix for this problem?

When I bought mine I could not even get the front mount back on the first time. Dealer said that some of the front brackets had been made incorrectly. New brackets were installed, fit was better but still tight. JD had the dealer install a shim washer between one of the brackets and the tractor frame. Fit improved more, but is still very snug. I can get the bracket on by hand now but no where near as easy as is show in the demo videos for this deck system.

 

[RollTideRam]

LBrown, thanks for your comments that don't help. Maybe someone got a laugh, but not me.
I had trouble with my front bracket. I had to use a hammer to put it on or take it off. Dealer fixed that. The picture of the mower looks just like mine, and I have had mine a year. Mine did not dig in for the first few months, but after that it started. JC

 

[YASH2520]

LBrown, thanks for your comments that don't help. Maybe someone got a laugh, but not me.
I had trouble with my front bracket. I had to use a hammer to put it on or take it off. Dealer fixed that. The picture of the mower looks just like mine, and I have had mine a year. Mine did not dig in for the first few months, but after that it started. JC

My front wheels were the same as the picture until I received the update that added the grease fittings to the swivel section. I had started to see the wheels begin to bind and had been tearing them apart once or twice a month to clean out and grease. With the added grease fittings and spacer washers, I now only need to grease to keep them moving freely.

 

[RollTideRam]

My front wheels were the same as the picture until I received the update that added the grease fittings to the swivel section. I had started to see the wheels begin to bind and had been tearing them apart once or twice a month to clean out and grease. With the added grease fittings and spacer washers, I now only need to grease to keep them moving freely.

All I got were the wheels in a box from Deere. I added my own zerks and have been trying to get the washers from my dealer. I just don't understand why they can't fix it right for everyone. I had a few minor problems with a new xuv gator. I have had such a time with my 62d, that I did not want to go down the same road with the gator. I took it back to the dealer with 7.5 hours on it. They are trying to sell it for me. JC

 

[Foots]

Is the problem only with the 62" deck with the 2520 ? or is there the same problem with the 54" deck ? I just ordered my 2520 with the 62" deck and I am a little nervous after reading this info....Might change to the 54" deck ..

what are your thoughts

 

[YASH2520]

Is the problem only with the 62" deck with the 2520 ? or is there the same problem with the 54" deck ? I just ordered my 2520 with the 62" deck and I am a little nervous after reading this info....Might change to the 54" deck ..

what are your thoughts

The drive over 62d deck is still great even with the wheel issue. Not having to push/pull the deck, and if needed you can carry it on the 3PT hitch (even easier if you have the I-match hitch.

Once I started greasing the swivel section, I have had no problems.

 

[chevy]

Is the problem only with the 62" deck with the 2520 ? or is there the same problem with the 54" deck ? I just ordered my 2520 with the 62" deck and I am a little nervous after reading this info....Might change to the 54" deck ..

what are your thoughts

Knowing what I know now about the problem, I would still buy the 62D deck. It mows great & it is very easy to remove & install. If your lawn is reasonably flat & smooth you will not have the problem. The fix is simple if you do have the problem. It just apears that JD is not communicating well with its dealers about the problem.

 

[fud]

It is nearing 6 months since my dealer installed the "fix" to my 62D mower, which was the rounded caster wheels and grease fittings. Now that I've been mowing for a couple months, I can report that it is a night and day difference. With the new setup and regular greasing, I am having no problems. This is the way is should have been out of the box!

On a different note, but still related to the wheels on the deck.... When I try to mow close to things as I turn, the axle bolt on the back deck wheels can easily strip the bark off a tree or get caught on fixed structures. Have any of you good thinkers come up with a way to move the back wheels inward or at least reduce the way the axle bolt sticks out? I have considered putting a smooth cover over the bolt, moving the wheels inward, or letting them caster. I'd love to hear your ideas!

Thanks!

Fud

 

[PCABE5]

I just got mine back after the update, as this winter was the perfect time to get it done. Four new wheels and grease fittings on the front swivels. They told me they did every update that was available. Plus the front shafts had to be replaced as they had slight bends in both of them. Here are some pictures of the wheels and fittings.

 

[nails_n_glue]

Wow, I would really love some of those wheel fixes for my 62D. Now it seems whenever I turn, I take the lawn with me! Are there charges for such a fix?

On of my front shafts is also bent too. Does anyone know why this happens?

 

[nails_n_glue]

The drive over 62d deck is still great even with the wheel issue. Not having to push/pull the deck, and if needed you can carry it on the 3PT hitch (even easier if you have the I-match hitch.

Once I started greasing the swivel section, I have had no problems.

Just curious, how do you carry the 62D on the 3 point hitch without I-Match?

 

[PCABE5]

Wow, I would really love some of those wheel fixes for my 62D. Now it seems whenever I turn, I take the lawn with me! Are there charges for such a fix?

On of my front shafts is also bent too. Does anyone know why this happens?

I paid zero as it was warranty. The shafts bent on mine because of the uneven ground and due to the fact the shaft is supported on the end and not in the center.

The 3pt can be used on the 62D w/o the q-hitch by changing the arrangement of the pins used to p/u the deck.

 

[2Malamutes]

Just curious, how do you carry the 62D on the 3 point hitch without I-Match?

Here's the page out of the OM.

 

[Runner]

Incidentally, I just bought one, and the new 62D's are coming with the revised front wheel assemblies from the factory. They have the rounded wheels with grease fittngs on the axles and grease fittings on the spindles as well.

They still have the old-style square-shouldered wheels on the back though.

The JD online parts manual now shows both kinds of front gauge wheels on the
62D.

 

[2Malamutes]

Incidentally, I just bought one, and the new 62D's are coming with the revised front wheel assemblies from the factory. They have the rounded wheels with grease fittngs on the axles and grease fittings on the spindles as well.

They still have the old-style square-shouldered wheels on the back though.

Mine that was delivered about a month ago has the rounded wheels all the way around as well as all the grease fittings.

 

[ORCM]

I got mine back in May, it had the grease fitings on the wheels and spindles. I'm not sure if my wheels are the "updated" ones, but I mowed all last year and had no problems..


P.

 

[tree11]

You have the old wheel. I just bought a 62d last week and it has the more rounded wheels. They almost look like very large roller blade wheels.