how to operate a John Deere 200 series garden tractor. 200, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216

[@rangerovermafia1266]

Thanks i just bought 212.

[@allensharlow7763]

I have a 216 thanks for showing me what all the buttons and levers are for 👍👍

[@daryldecamp6295]

Mine is just like it. It’s a 83, no hydraulic, but have every attachment to it. Very solid tractor, not cheap plastic crap like the new ones. It’s all Deere. Just wish it had power steering.

[@damien381]

Thanks for the video on this Mike! Im just starting work on my 212 and its nice to know how its supposed to work.

[@sandhollowhomestead6972]

Love the tires. I've got one too.

[@rickes8215]

Thank you

[@RJP001]

Thank you much for the video. This helps a lot! It sounds like the engine might've spun a rod bearing. The knocking noise is concerning. Perhaps it's something else I'm hearing. Hope everything's okay with it.

[@mikestarcher]

It was fine, just things rattling

[@mikestarcher]

I rebuilt it this summer anyway.

[@RJP001]

Good! Glad to hear it was okay. I have a John Deere 200 and it is built like a tank. @@mikestarcher

[@mikestarcher]

@@RJP001 ya, they are built like tanks that's for sure

[@paulg444]

I have a 212, replaced the ampmeter with a voltmeter. So much more useful.

[@mikestarcher]

I like the ammeter better

[@ronaldmatros9890]

Sorry didn't mention that it is a 210

[@daryldecamp6295]

You can if you want your pto accessory’s to stop working.

[@chathabroz3143]

hey i have a 214 and want to put the same lift system where can i purchase supporting mods and you have links

[@RobertO-vq9qf]

Do you think a 210 would be a good tractor to use with the mower deck from my 317? I found a nice 210 without a deck.

[@mikestarcher]

The deck from your 317 will not fit on a 210.

[@RobertO-vq9qf]

@@mikestarcher ok. Thank you!

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

Is a 212 in decent condition something I should buy when compared to a much newer craftsman style tractor when I can get the newer craftsman for 350 vs the JD around 500 at best. Is it worth the extra money??

[@mikestarcher]

Yes it is, very much so.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

@@mikestarcher what about if I throw a kubota t1560 for 650 in the mix?? Probably even better huh?? Thanks much.

[@mikestarcher]

@@jacobhendrickson8935 no, they r junk

[@DirtdigginDumbass]

I just got a 210, might be a stupid question but should I disengage the PTO before going into reverse?

[@mikestarcher]

Not unless u want to

[@DirtdigginDumbass]

@@mikestarcher awesome that really helps with my yard

[@florabellegrim6367]

need more info on the 210 if you can

[@mikestarcher]

210 is the same as this, what u need 2 know?

[@ronaldmatros9890]

Any idea why the manual lift won't grab when raised? Operates up and down but will not stay up. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

[@mikestarcher]

Pull the button back up. They get stuck down

[@ronaldmatros9890]

@Mike Starcher thanks I was playing with it and I did just that. Gave it some wd40. Thanks for responding.

[@billdogg5914]

How do you adjust the varitor? Tried the loosening the bolt and with variator in 5th position and crank till clutch pedal goes all the way up, now variator doesnt seem to do anything at all?

[@mikestarcher]

I do it with the various all the way forward if I do it. But normally I just don't ajust it because it normally dosnt work anyway

[@billdogg5914]

@@mikestarcher is there a way to "un adjust it" like bring it back to where it was before where it was before it was really out of whack?

[@mikestarcher]

@billdogg5914 not really, I have loosened the adjustment blot before and gone under with a pry bar to put it where I want it.

[@billdogg5914]

@@mikestarcher ok man thanks for the help, by the way that brake pedal was a pain to reinstall on my 75 like you said

[@mikestarcher]

@@billdogg5914 ya, I dred restoring my 75s for that reson.

[@juliusgreen7495]

Where do I find a starter for. A John deer 110

[@mikestarcher]

Isavetractors.com

[@Mark-Cappy]

eBay

[@themaniacmower]

How do you check your engine oil???/

[@TheIronDuke502]

Very Carefully!!!

[@Judemarie]

There is a dipstick

[@themaniacmower]

@@Judemarie i know that but he didn't say how

[@B.L.S.S]

What is the brand and size on both front a rear tires

[@mikestarcher]

All stock size tires Carlisle super lugs on the rear and the v61 5 ribs on the front

[@callmegator16]

i have a 212. hopefully someone can help with this problem. used it for like 5 min. it died lol. i go back to start it and it wants to turn over but doesnt. when you turn key off something continues to spin for 15 seconds ish. please help me. no start for me. hope this makes sence thanks in advanced

[@mikestarcher]

Your PTO might continue to spin if the engines been running. That's normal, your battery may have just gone dead. Those need battery power in order to run

[@callmegator16]

@@mikestarcher yea its a screeching noise when starting it wants to turn over but doesnt. then when u stop turning it over something still spinning for alittle bit. so i dont know. not a engine guy. thanks though. wish i could post a video here of it

[@mikestarcher]

@@callmegator16 do you have Facebook or instagram?

[@callmegator16]

@@mikestarcher no but i will get instagram now though lol. thanks for the help. accully hold on ill upload the video on my youtube page

[@mikestarcher]

@callmegator16 ok, when it's public get me the link, I'll check it out

[@PCMitchell5597-ERLC-GTRP]

why when i put mine in other gears my tractor stulls

[@mikestarcher]

Break locked?

[@PCMitchell5597-ERLC-GTRP]

@@mikestarcher No i can’t get it in to neutral euther

[@mikestarcher]

@@PCMitchell5597-ERLC-GTRP so no matter where you put the shifter it won't roll?

[@PCMitchell5597-ERLC-GTRP]

@@mikestarcher yes

[@mikestarcher]

@@PCMitchell5597-ERLC-GTRP Can You Feel The detent as you go in and out of gear like it is going in and out of gear?

[@HIPHI_]

Thank you