New 2210 musings

[phd]

Received delivery this past week and I've noticed a few things that bring up questions.

1) Why are the back lenses on the rear lights not the same? My left (rear-facing lense) is about 1/3 red at the top and the other is all amber. I've seen it on others but can't understand the reasoning. I would've thought the split red/amber should be on both the left and right sides.

2) In light switch position "C" (Headlights & taillights on) shouldn't both rear lights be on? Currently only the split red/amber (left) comes on with the headlights.

3) When operating (for example) the left turn signal the right lamp will come on steady and vice versa. Is this so that someone approaching can distinguish both sides of the tractor, because the lamps are only about 4' apart?

4) Am I the only one who finds JD's description of "Draft Control Type - Position" on their website specs misleading? I wouldn't think rate-of-drop and/or lock functions could be defined as position control (or can it?).

Thanks to all who contribute here, a wonderful resource.

Otherwise having a blast. . .
Peter

 

[JDFANATIC]

phd,

1) To save a few $ on another light, lens, wire etc.

2) Red light only, again if the right side were the same, the red would be on too.

3) Probably.

4) The limited position control is the MMM height dial. Not like some of it's bigger brothers that have true position control on the rockshaft.

Remember, the 2210 is a value-priced tractor, and a darn good one at that, it just has to have some sacrifices made to keep it that way. Every limitation of mine I've learned to live with. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[phd]

Well , thanks for your thoughts JDFanatic.
I well understand the need to sometimes compromise utility for cost and that's largely why I'm now the proud owner of this model. Given the overall cost, I can't imagine a bulb and split lense would amount to that much of a difference. Also, if the thinking for the steady light opposite a flashing turn signal was indeed to help visualize the extent of the tractor then the second split rear lense would seem natural. As it is, only one rear light is on while in standard running mode. Regarding the position control, any discussion I've read to date mentions the only "limited category 1" aspect of the 3 PH was its height limits. Again, many thanks for your input.

Yesterday, was the first opportunity to take some ruts out of my 500' long and steep gravel driveway. Temperatures were cool but the sun was strong enough to thaw the top layer in places. It went surprisingly well (not surprised with the tractor but with the results based on my inexperience). Did it in about 30 minutes where before it would've taken at least a half a day with shovel and rake and it wouldn't have done as good a job. Downside is, I guess I'll have to get my exercise somewhere else.
I'll be moving a mass of slush today as its raining pretty hard on the 3" of snow last night. I'm wondering if anyone has seen an implement for roughing up packed snow or pre-frozen slush that is left behind that would make for much better traction, perhaps in combination with a sander. I'm thinking the blade will leave a fairly smooth surface and with something that resembles a lawn roller with shallow cutting bars extending radially from the outer circumference at about 1" spacings, running laterally with the driveway. Then, linked perhaps by means of a bicycle sprocket/chain with a spreader/hopper above and all connected to the drawbar would make for a great driving surface in any weather. (All patents pending /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )

Peter

 

[bigpete]

Actually, Deere and other tractor manufacturers follow ag equipment transport guidelines written by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE). Keep in mind that the lighting on a slow moving vehicle needs to be distinguishable from an automobile. I don't think JD "cheaps out" on the lighting for any of its machines.

Here's a link to a PDF on the topic. There is a table in the document with minimum standards:

Roadway Safety

 

[mhalla]

<font color="green">Thanks Pete for the link to the pdf file.

Having read the information it looks like I am now out of compliance having moved my 2210's rear lights to the inside of the ROPS to keep them from breaking off when I mow along the edge of my woods. Guess I had better stay off the roads now. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Mike </font>

<font color="orange"> Symmetrically </font> <font color="red"> mounted to rear between 3.3’&10’ high from 2’to 5’ on left & right of </font> <font color="orange"> machine center </font>

 

[phd]

Thanks for the link Pete,
Though from my understanding of that table the tractor I have does not comply with ASAE recommendations with 2 red tail lights but rather uses the less stringent New York state requirements of 1 red as far to the left as possible. I think I'll be making some local inquires.
Thanks again,
Peter