By Diana K. Williams
Tires become worn over time and must be replaced, or they can become punctured and need repaired. The John Deere 100 series riding mower uses a snap ring system to hold the rear tire to the axle, making it easy to remove the wheel and replace it yourself, or to take it to a local dealer for repair without having to haul the entire tractor.
Park the mower on a level surface, turn off the engine.
Place the jack under the rear frame of the tractor near the center and jack up the rear of the mower.
Place blocks in front of both front wheels so the mower will not roll forward.
Place jack stands on each side of the jack, where the mounting bolts on the frame are located, and raise them up to meet the frame. They should be high enough that the tire will be off the ground when resting on the jack stands. Lower the weight of the tractor slowly onto the jack stands.
Remove the rear wheel’s plastic cap on the outer end of the axle by twisting it back-and-forth with your hand. This will expose a snap ring and washer.
Slide a flathead screwdriver under the snap ring and pop it out of the groove to remove it. Use care not to damage it. Remove the washer and slide the wheel off the axle.
Slide the new/repaired wheel onto the axle, replace the washer and then the snap ring. You may have to compress the snap ring to make it smaller to get it back into its original position. Ensure it is inserted completely in the groove because this is what holds the wheel on. Replace the plastic cap.
Jack the mower up off the jack stands, remove the stands and lower the mower slowly to the ground.
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They work by placing the bent ends into the holes on the snap ring so you can compress and expand the ring as needed. Snap ring pliers come in a variety of sizes, so purchase the right size for your job. Warnings
Writer Bio
Diana K. Williams is a certified Master Gardener, has more than a decade of experience as an environmental scientist, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and environmental studies from the Ohio Northern University. Williams is a winner of Writer’s Digest Magazine's annual writing competition.
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January 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
This step-by-step repair guide explains how to change a front tire on a riding lawn mower if the old tire is damaged beyond repair. Replacing the front tire is fairly easy; you just need a few tools and a manufacturer-approved riding mower part.
Follow the steps in this repair guide and video to replace the front tire on Craftsman, Husqvarna, Toro, Troybilt, Ariens, Poulan, MTD, Murray, Snapper, Yard-Man, John Deere and Weed Eater riding mowers and lawn tractors.
If you'd rather use tire sealant to repair the tire, the video How to Repair a Riding Lawn Mower Tire shows how.
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Tools required
Floor jack or bottle jack
Jack stand
Slot screwdrivers
Pry bars
Pliers
Valve stem core removal tool
Liquid detergent
Water
Wood blocks
Work gloves
Safety goggles
Compressor air supply
Repair difficulty
Time required
60 minutes or less
Repair difficulty
Time required
60 minutes or less
Replacing a front tire on a riding lawn mower
This video explains how to replace the front tire on a riding lawn mower.
01.
Park the riding mower on a level surface and set the parking brake.
Turn the ignition switch off and remove the key.
Wear work gloves to protect your hands and safety goggles to protect your eyes.
Lift the riding lawn mower hood and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Lower the tractor hood.
Tip: Disconnect both spark plug wires if your engine has 2 cylinders.
PHOTO: Disconnect the spark plug.
02.
Block the rear tires to keep the riding mower from rolling.
Position the jack under the frame and jack up the riding mower to raise the front wheel.
Place a jack stand under the frame to support the riding mower.
Remove the jack.
PHOTO: Block the rear wheel.
03.
Pull off the axle cover.
Remove the retaining ring and then pull off the washers.
Pull the tire off the axle.
PHOTO: Remove the front wheel.
04.
Remove the valve stem cap.
Remove the valve stem core, which lets any remaining air out of the tire.
Break the tire bead and pry the tire off the wheel rim on one side.
Pry the tire off the rim on the other side.
PHOTO: Pry the tire off the rim.
05.
Clean the wheel rim.
Set the new tire flat on a work surface.
Lubricate the top tire bead with liquid detergent.
Pry the rim into the top side of the tire.
Flip the rim and tire over.
Lubricate the tire bead with liquid detergent.
Pry the remaining side of the tire onto the rim.
Warning: Use blunt tools to pry the tire to avoid damaging the new tire bead.
PHOTO: Lubricate the bead.
06.
Fill the tire with air to seat the tire bead.
Reinstall the valve stem core.
Fill the tire fully with air.
Tip: If the tire didn't fill with air, install a ratcheting tension strap around the center of the tire tread, tighten the strap to force the beads outward, and fill the tire with air to seat the tire bead. Carefully release and then remove the strap.
Tip: If the bead doesn’t seal, check the rim and replace it if you find damage.
PHOTO: Shoot air into the tire.
07.
Slide the wheel on the axle.
Reinstall the washers and snap the retaining ring onto the axle.
Push the axle cover onto the wheel.
PHOTO: Reinstall the wheel.
08.
Push the jack under the frame and raise the riding mower, and then pull out the jack stand.
Lower the riding mower to the ground.
Remove the wood blocks from the rear tires.
09.
Raise the tractor hood.
Reconnect the spark plug wire and lower the hood.
Tip: Reconnect both spark plug wires if your engine has 2 cylinders.
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60 minutes or less
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The war between farm engineers and tractor manufacturer John Deere began in 2015 and continues to this day.
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What future awaits us?
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The fight for the right to fix your own things has failed miserably.
Anyone who has ever repaired electronics knows that it is necessary to repair both hardware and software.
The farmers have a "union", and this union has signed an agreement that now it is forbidden for farmers to access and change the source code in their tractors and other equipment. nine0034 The California Farm Bureau, with 2.5 million jobs, denied farmers the right to buy parts without going through a dealer. Farmers can no longer change engine settings, implement new features, and adjust their equipment to changing environmental standards. Even worse, their union is proud of this innovation.
It is very important for farmers to repair their own equipment. Waiting several days for John Deere to send a technician to fix the combine is a luxury that a farmer cannot afford at harvest time. In addition, farmers are pretty handy guys. They've been fixing their cars for ages. Why spend thousands of dollars on something that you can easily fix yourself? However, farm equipment is becoming more sophisticated and electronic, and farmers often simply don't have the right tools to get things right, despite the fact that farmers are the ones most interested in getting their machines working.
Making matters worse is the fact that John Deere (and other equipment companies represented by the Far West Equipment Dealers Association) are covered by copyright law, which hampers farmers even more. nine0005
Equipment repair monopolies are very profitable, it's a huge business. You don't have to go far, for example, Apple has always prohibited the repair of its equipment and the purchase of parts from anyone other than itself. It is for this reason that Big Ag is so reluctant to make concessions to the farmers' movement for the right to repair.
At first glance, this agreement seems to be beneficial for farmers. According to the press release, dealers provide access to all the necessary manuals and operating instructions, as well as diagnostics, in general, everything that will help the farmer or rancher solve all problems with the equipment. Sounds pretty fair. nine0005
But if farmers do not have access to spare parts and diagnostic software, then all this is meaningless.
“I'm all for innovation that will help me fix my cars,” says Jeff Buckingham, owner of San Luis Obispo Ranch. “After all, I bought it all and I want it to work so I can fix it without having to wait for the dealer to help.”
There is nothing new in the agreement. John Deere and company have already given in to farmers and launched service manuals earlier this year. They must have realized the inevitability of their position when the new electronics repair right law was introduced in California in March. Right to Repair bills have proved hugely popular with voters—Massachusetts passed its Right to Repair Bill in 2012 with 86 percent of voters' support. nine0005
Terrified by the bill, farm equipment dealers have started to distribute flyers stating that they strongly support the new law and are ready to provide user manuals and all necessary information by 2021. But at the same time, they insisted on a distinction between the right to repair a vehicle and the right to change software.
But the catch is that the software controls the entire machine.
According to Motherboard's Jason Koebler, this flyer is like two peas in a pod, similar to the agreement that the Farm Bureau just signed. Leaflet and agreement contain the same restrictions:
In the end, everything depends on these limitations. If auto mechanics couldn't reprogram car computers, much of today's repair work would simply be impossible. If a mechanic needs to fix the air conditioning in a Civic, they will most likely need to reprogram the electronic control unit. Electronics controls all the main functions of the main agricultural equipment, due to one sensor, the entire machine can stop working.
Software modification is a big part of modern repair. nine0005
In addition, if the farmer cannot change the emission control system, then he will have to buy new equipment every time to meet environmental standards. And this is very insidious on the part of companies like John Deere.
That is why farmers are fighting for the right to make changes to the software. The American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Corn Growers Association, the National Farmers Union are working with the Electronic Frontier Foundation and petitioning the US Copyright Office to release agricultural machinery from the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. nine0005
It is necessary to access the electronic control units to diagnose and repair a malfunctioning agricultural vehicle, as well as to lawfully modify the functions of a vehicle based on the owner’s specific needs in cultivating his or her land.
Their petition states that farmers need to have access to electronic control units to diagnose and repair their machines, as well as legally change vehicle functions based on specific needs.
Many farmers change their equipment to suit the needs of their land. Members of the Farm Hack electronics community have developed custom 3D printed seed rollers, programmed Arduinos to strengthen greenhouse systems, and developed all kinds of sensors and warnings. A group of students from Cal Poly University are working on reverse engineering a John Deere software protocol. And a third-party company called Farmobile is making a device that connects to all sorts of large farm equipment so that farmers can access data without John Deere. nine0005
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All of America is following the Californian farmers, which is not surprising since the state of California produces more food than any other state in the country, accounting for two-thirds of all fruits and nuts grown in the US. By accepting the fake distinction between "repair" and "software change," The California Farm Bureau has only made it harder for the Electronic Frontier Fund (EFF).
Instead of giving farmers the right to repair, this agreement is only confusing. What's more, it could set a cultural precedent for electronics manufacturers who want to prevent third-party technicians from modifying device software. nine0005
As a nation of repair advocates, we must stop such toothless deals. The right to repair should be defined in a way that benefits individuals and small producers, not corporations.
This deal will not win repair rights, no matter what John Deere or the California Farm Bureau says. Real progress won't come until the state passes a real Right to Repair legislation. But the momentum is picking up. 20 states, including Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, have considered bills this year. Despite the fact that none has yet passed, John Deere clearly became uneasy. nine0005
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The rotating components of the JOHN DeMAN 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 901 one.
John Deere Reman AC/DC alternators provide John Deere power and reliability at a reasonable price. nine0005
Your Benefit:
nine0016 Piston bowls JOHN DeERE
Stronged not without reason
You can increase the reliability, durability and time of the uninterrupted operation of your engine:
John Deere piston bores
Offset for good reason
The displaced hole in the John Deere piston increases the performance and duration of the engine:
Competitor B: bowl edge unreinforced
The John Deere Reman fuel injection product line is designed in response to customer requests to reduce downtime and provide a cheaper alternative to repairs.
Your benefits:
applies to both parts and work; otherwise, only details.
Upgrade your engine. nine0131
John Deere Engine Repair Kits improve performance and reduce oil consumption.
Do you feel like your engine is not running at full power? Or do you have to add oil more often than usual?
Restore your car's original engine performance with a complete OE specification kit.
Standard:
We help you and your engine breathe easier.
The quality of your oil filters has a direct impact on the performance of your John Deere engine. So next time you change your filter, choose the best: genuine John Deere filters.
Oil filters first hand
Other filters may look similar on the outside, but there is a huge difference inside. From filter media quality to O-rings and spring tensioners for superior performance, John Deere will give you the quality your tractor deserves. So don't risk valuable equipment unnecessarily. If the label does not say "John Deere", the filters were not made exclusively for John Deere equipment. nine0005
Fit and forget
Only genuine John Deere filters come with peace of mind.
See for yourself filters cut corners to appear cheaper. Original oil filter John Deere Similar oil filter 
They save on paper thickness, use thinner springs... and even neglect sealing. No wonder they have to be changed so often! nine0005
Original oil filter JOHN DeERE
Similar oil filter
Why the quality of
JOHN DEERE filters, JOHN. real value for money. Because we never compromise on quality, you can be sure your filters will perform properly throughout their estimated life. Years of engine smoothness. nine0005
Internal Design (Deflecting Chamber)
Genuine John Deere oil filters are properly spring loaded to fit perfectly and stay in place.
Similar oil filters use non-specialized spring designs so filter element oscillation or leakage is possible.
Dimensions
Genuine John Deere Oil Filters use high quality filter paper with a higher density that does not leave harmful particles and does not transmit light, according to John Deere quality standards!
Similar oil filter with low grade filter paper, much more permeable to particles and not thick enough, which can be easily checked by light test.
Minimal wear. Maximum Reliability
Choose John Deere belts and combine excellent performance with optimum heat resistance for maximum reliability.
John Deere Engine Belts: advanced technology for a secure grip.
Special materials for high reliability
John Deere V-belt rubber compound is specially formulated to meet the highest demands. As a result, belts are more resistant to extreme temperatures and external influences: • heat resistance - up to 120 °C; • cold resistance - up to -25 °C; • high resistance to abrasive action of oil, ozone and fuel. nine0005
Strength test shows why John Deere V-belts are more reliable
Standard V-belt, OEM chloroprene V-belt and John Deere V-belt made from a special rubber compound were selected for testing. Each of them was installed on a test bench with a herringbone configuration. A simulated temperature of 120°C was set and the belts were accelerated to a drive speed of 5000 rpm.
Testing was terminated when the belt developed more than 10 cracks on the ribs 100 mm apart or one of the ribs failed. nine0005
Durable quality
With the right combination of materials and performance, the John Deere V-belt lasted three times longer than a standard belt. It proved to be twice as reliable as the original chloroprene belt!
Built for performance
High quality John Deere mufflers reduce noise and increase fuel efficiency
Protective coating
Original John Deere muffler with hot aliteized coating
provides resistance to high temperatures and corrosion for a long service life of
with varnishes or enameling corrosion protection and short life
Canister Assembly
John Deere Genuine muffler
foldable design allows for thermal expansion, providing a high level of stability and vibration and crack resistance.
Non original muffler welded construction
is not able to compensate for thermal expansion properly, resulting in reduced stability and less vibration resistance , as well as cracks and leaks. nine0005
Internal Component Design (Deflecting Chamber)
Genuine John Deere Muffler Split Design
Round design provides optimum exhaust flow for low back pressure, improved fuel consumption and better engine response.
Not original muffler with elbow pipes
0130 high back pressure and increased fuel consumption.
Dimensions
Genuine John Deere muffler fits perfectly
Exactly meets John Deere specifications and fits perfectly.
Non-original muffler wrong size
Does not meet John Deere specifications (especially mounting points and inlet and outlet connections), so its is difficult to customize and there is a risk of damage.
What are the requirements for cab glass? Naturally, it must provide protection from bad weather and noise. But as countless tests and ten thousand field applications have shown, John Deere glass meets John Deere specifications and legal requirements better than other similar products. This means additional safety for the operator.
In recent tests of similar competitor products, we looked at the following aspects:
John Deere glass made to order.
As shown by the inserts, glass from other manufacturers did not match original John Deere glass. Conclusion: John Deere precision and quality, or rattling and leaking. nine0005
John Deere glass hits the target. As you can see, other similar glasses are not! Conclusion: Perfectly matched John Deere panes or fit when installing other panes!
These third-party glasses are very inferior to the original ones.
May have problems.
Mounting holes on John Deere glass are machined at the edges.
John Deere mounting holes are chamfered to prevent possible cracking. On the holes in the glasses of other manufacturers - no. As you can see, tiny cracks have already appeared around the raw edges. Conclusion: use John Deere glass or get used to the cracks in the field of view. nine0005
Genuine John Deere Glass
John Deere Beveled Edge
Other Brand Glass
No Bevelled Edge
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The rain test shows what can happen when using glass from other manufacturers. The rear window does not fit properly and does not close. Results: misted glass and a damp cabin!
Easily open your doors, windows and lids You might think that all gas struts are the same and choose only by price. But if one of them fails, you will quickly know about it when the door suddenly slams shut and pinches your hand or it will be impossible to open the hood or close the window.
Therefore, it is important to make the right choice when it comes to replacement. John Deere gas struts are designed for long, reliable service and are easy to open and close. Here is our short buyer's guide with the important features of a good gas strut. nine0005
The best materials make the best bearings
Unlike many of our competitors, we insist on using the best high carbon and chromium steel based on ISO standards in the manufacture of wheels and other bearing parts . The resulting spherical chromium carbide creates a metallurgical surface with less friction and stress.
The constant hardness of our bearings prevents material deformations. And since they are not magnetized, they do not attract metal impurities. nine0005
Genuine John Deere bearings are made from high quality steel that guarantees excellent performance even in the toughest conditions.
Other bearings usually do not meet our high standards. In the end, you have to pay, even if other bearings were a little cheaper.
Natural selection
John Deere tractors stand up to the toughest conditions. Intensive loads, high and low temperatures, dust and particles are constant sources of possible pollution. Fortunately, our bearings perform reliably under these conditions. nine0005
Similar bearings look similar
But they don't work the same. Do you want proof? We compared a wide range of standard bearings with our own and always found John Deere bearings to be of superior quality.
So why take the unnecessary risk of downtime? Insist on John Deere bearings for increased performance and reliability.
Always order bearings from a source you can trust: your John Deere dealer. nine0131
Original John Deere bearing with 100% accurate tolerances and an ideal surface of
bearings of other manufacturers with balls and rough surface of 9000 9000 9000 9000 Many advantages of
in the industry: our own. That's why they're designed for long, hard work and are made specifically for the exceptional performance of our transmissions and other systems. nine0005Special VT 119 bearing grease and natural rubber o-rings keep John Deere bearings running long after conventional bearings are scrapped.
John Deere Brake Discs
Just a small deviation in dimensions can have a huge impact on the reliability of the braking effect and wear. Magnetic system plate of non-original brake disc is too thick and the friction material is not thick enough. Both parameters show the corresponding tolerance deviations. In addition, the brake disc is generally too thick. nine0005
John Deere brake disc friction test compared to aftermarket brake disc
Friction test simulates brake performance. Disc brakes are rated for a minimum of 1000 cycles.
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Test criteria:
Non-original brake disc friction material was destroyed after only 200 cycles.
In the endurance test, the hub withstands 5000 Nm/3688 lb-ft in alternating direction for at least 30,000 cycles. During the test, each tooth had to withstand more than 1000 kg / 2205 lb.
John Deere disc brakes showed the same contact after 30,000 cycles!
Aftermarket disc brake failed after only 7750 cycles as a result of tooth breakage.
Aftermarket disc brake showed uneven wear on the lower and upper hubs.
Rivet Joints
The original rivet joint provides high contact force. nine0005
Non-original rivet seam has a different shape and provides a smaller contact area than the John Deere rivet seam!
John Deere rivet seams are heat treated with no gap and connect the hub to the magnetic plate! nine0005
Non-genuine rivet joints are made from standard materials that have not been heat treated - resulting in more wear! There is a gap when connecting the hub to the plate of the magnetic system!
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