John Deere 2653B PrecisionCut™

Smooth roller scraper

Scrapers can be installed on rear rollers and smooth front rollers.

• Help keep rollers clean to maintain a consistent height of cut.

Overall view of FTC

FTC blades

The FTC for the Quick-Adjust 7 (QA7) cutting unit is gear driven and counter-rotates to the direction of the reel to stand up grass, for a premium quality of cut. 

The counter-rotating blades eliminate clumping by recycling grass clippings for a smooth, clean playing surface. They also groom the turf by slicing stolons on lateral growing grasses, stimulating the plants and promoting new vertical growth.

FTC gearcase

Clip-mounting system

The FTC case is mounted using a simple clip system for quick and easy installation. The gearcase can be used on either side of the cutting unit, meaning the same gearcase is used to drive an FTC driven from the left-hand side of the cutting unit or the right-hand side.

When FTCs are installed with rear roller power brushes, the cutting unit is perfectly balanced by the weight of the rear roller power brush housing. The cutting units can also be perfectly balanced due to a weight system that allows use of the proper counterweight based on the cutting unit width if FTCs are installed without rear roller power brushes.

FTC adjuster tower

The FTCs can be adjusted quickly by using a 0.63-in. (16-mm) wrench or socket to turn a locknut on top of the FTC tower. Turn the locknut clockwise to raise the FTC and counterclockwise to lower the FTC. Each full turn of the locknut changes the FTC height by 0.010 in. (0.254 mm). The system is spring loaded with the spring pulling the FTC away from the turf for optimum performance. 

FTC on/off lever

FTC engagement ramp

Due to the gear drive system, the FTC can be turned on or off by rotating a black lever on the side of the gearcase. For times when conditioning the turf is not desired, the FTC can also be moved to a higher height with a T-handle and ramp system.

Turn the T-handle up the ramp to raise the FTC and turn down the ramp to lower the FTC into the engaged position. With the FTC in the raised position, a detent at the top of the ramp holds the T-handle and prevents the FTC from moving to the engaged position during use.

Without any tools, the FTC can be rotated into the engaged or disengaged position, or the FTC can be turned off or on, providing ultimate flexibility in how the FTC system can be utilized.

Rear-roller power brush overall

To promote a consistent height of cut, the belt-driven rear-roller power brush prevents debris buildup on the rear roller of the Quick-Adjust 7 (QA7) cutting unit. In some conditions, the rear-roller power brush may also eliminate clumping by evenly distributing grass that may build up on the rear roller. The bristles of the brush are adjusted close to the roller, but do not touch the roller, and rotate when the reel is engaged, deflecting debris off and away from the roller.

Power-brush clip-mounting system

Belt-drive housing

The housing is easily secured to the cutting unit by a clip system. The same clip is used to secure the power-brush housing to the Greens Tender™ conditioner (GTC) gear case if a GTC is installed, or directly to the cutting unit housing if no GTC is installed. The clip system allows a power brush to be installed on the QA7 cutting unit quickly and easily.

For quiet and reliable operation, the power brush is driven by a cogged belt system. To prevent water and other debris from entering the housing, the housing is also sealed by a gasket to prevent damage to the belt or bearings. An innovative cam design is used to quickly set proper belt tension, and also allows for quick and easy brush removal.

Power-brush adjuster

To aid in speed while adjusting the brush clearance, the system moves in unison with the rear roller so the brush does not have to be readjusted when the height of cut is changed. Only the wear of the bristles over time need to be adjusted; no other adjustment is required.

Two 0.63-in. (16-mm) locknuts on each end of the brush system serve as the adjusting point to set the clearance between the brush and rear roller quickly. All it takes is a 0.63-in. (16-mm) wrench or socket to complete the adjustment. Turn the locknuts counter-clockwise to move the brush away from the roller and clockwise to move the brush closer to the roller.

Rear-roller power brush overall

To promote a consistent height of cut, the belt-driven rear-roller power brush prevents debris buildup on the rear roller of the Quick-Adjust 7 (QA7) cutting unit. In some conditions, the rear-roller power brush may also eliminate clumping by evenly distributing grass that may build up on the rear roller. The bristles of the brush are adjusted close to the roller, but do not touch the roller, and rotate when the reel is engaged, deflecting debris off and away from the roller.

Power-brush clip-mounting system

Belt-drive housing

The housing is easily secured to the cutting unit by a clip system. The same clip is used to secure the power-brush housing to the Greens Tender™ conditioner (GTC) gear case if a GTC is installed, or directly to the cutting unit housing if no GTC is installed. The clip system allows a power brush to be installed on the QA7 cutting unit quickly and easily.

For quiet and reliable operation, the power brush is driven by a cogged belt system. To prevent water and other debris from entering the housing, the housing is also sealed by a gasket to prevent damage to the belt or bearings. An innovative cam design is used to quickly set proper belt tension, and also allows for quick and easy brush removal.

Power-brush adjuster

To aid in speed while adjusting the brush clearance, the system moves in unison with the rear roller so the brush does not have to be readjusted when the height of cut is changed. Only the wear of the bristles over time need to be adjusted; no other adjustment is required.

Two 0.63-in. (16-mm) locknuts on each end of the brush system serve as the adjusting point to set the clearance between the brush and rear roller quickly. All it takes is a 0.63-in. (16-mm) wrench or socket to complete the adjustment. Turn the locknuts counter-clockwise to move the brush away from the roller and clockwise to move the brush closer to the roller.

Overall view of FTC

FTC blades

The FTC for the Quick-Adjust 7 (QA7) cutting unit is gear driven and counter-rotates to the direction of the reel to stand up grass, for a premium quality of cut. 

The counter-rotating blades eliminate clumping by recycling grass clippings for a smooth, clean playing surface. They also groom the turf by slicing stolons on lateral growing grasses, stimulating the plants and promoting new vertical growth.

FTC gearcase

Clip-mounting system

The FTC case is mounted using a simple clip system for quick and easy installation. The gearcase can be used on either side of the cutting unit, meaning the same gearcase is used to drive an FTC driven from the left-hand side of the cutting unit or the right-hand side.

When FTCs are installed with rear roller power brushes, the cutting unit is perfectly balanced by the weight of the rear roller power brush housing. The cutting units can also be perfectly balanced due to a weight system that allows use of the proper counterweight based on the cutting unit width if FTCs are installed without rear roller power brushes.

FTC adjuster tower

The FTCs can be adjusted quickly by using a 0.63-in. (16-mm) wrench or socket to turn a locknut on top of the FTC tower. Turn the locknut clockwise to raise the FTC and counterclockwise to lower the FTC. Each full turn of the locknut changes the FTC height by 0.010 in. (0.254 mm). The system is spring loaded with the spring pulling the FTC away from the turf for optimum performance. 

FTC on/off lever

FTC engagement ramp

Due to the gear drive system, the FTC can be turned on or off by rotating a black lever on the side of the gearcase. For times when conditioning the turf is not desired, the FTC can also be moved to a higher height with a T-handle and ramp system.

Turn the T-handle up the ramp to raise the FTC and turn down the ramp to lower the FTC into the engaged position. With the FTC in the raised position, a detent at the top of the ramp holds the T-handle and prevents the FTC from moving to the engaged position during use.

Without any tools, the FTC can be rotated into the engaged or disengaged position, or the FTC can be turned off or on, providing ultimate flexibility in how the FTC system can be utilized.

Smooth roller scraper

Scrapers can be installed on rear rollers and smooth front rollers.

• Help keep rollers clean to maintain a consistent height of cut.

Attach to standard equipment deluxe seat for additional operator comfort.

Smooth roller scraper

Scrapers can be installed on rear rollers and smooth front rollers.

• Help keep rollers clean to maintain a consistent height of cut.

Smooth roller scraper

Scrapers can be installed on rear rollers and smooth front rollers.

• Help keep rollers clean to maintain a consistent height of cut.

Spiral-grooved rollers with spiral endcaps

The 3-in.-diameter spiral-grooved front roller with spiral endcaps allows more grass to stand up along the entire width of the cutting unit, providing a better quality of cut. This roller is also self-cleaning, reduces material buildup on the ends, and improves the overall appearance of the finished cut.

Spiral-grooved rollers with spiral endcaps

The 3-in.-diameter spiral-grooved front roller with spiral endcaps allows more grass to stand up along the entire width of the cutting unit, providing a better quality of cut. This roller is also self-cleaning, reduces material buildup on the ends, and improves the overall appearance of the finished cut.

Spiral-grooved rollers with spiral endcaps

The 3-in.-diameter spiral-grooved front roller with spiral endcaps allows more grass to stand up along the entire width of the cutting unit, providing a better quality of cut. This roller is also self-cleaning, reduces material buildup on the ends, and improves the overall appearance of the finished cut.

Spiral-grooved rollers with spiral endcaps

The 3-in.-diameter spiral-grooved front roller with spiral endcaps allows more grass to stand up along the entire width of the cutting unit, providing a better quality of cut. This roller is also self-cleaning, reduces material buildup on the ends, and improves the overall appearance of the finished cut.