Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I did a search and found a few references to this machine but no answers.  Any one have one of these?  15.5 snow max engine, heated hand grips, 30" wide.  I can't find a listing for auger diameter or impeller diameter.  I called John Deere and the guy that was suppose to be the snow thrower expert didn't know either. 

What is the Easy Steer drive system?  The literature says: 

Easy Steer® drive system giving continuous power to both wheels and auto speed adjustment

Is it similar to the Ariens auto differential? 

I've heard that the units are built by B&S which translates to Simplicity.  They do have cast iron gear cases like the Simplicity.  The chute control is different than the simplicity and so is the turning method so they are not exactly the same.  I'm trying to compare the Simplicity L1530E to the JD 1130SE.  Any help would be appreciated.

Rick

This gauge is made for the Briggs Intek engine.  It works great and the red matches the other red controls.

I ordered mine from here and they shipped it very quick:

https://www.mowpart.com

Model Number: 698109

Thanks Catt.

Can someone post pics to show what the updated parts looks like?  I have last year's model and am not sure if it has the update installed yet or not.

Also, on the engine it says 1650.  I thought these only came with the 1550 engine?  It is definitely a 1130se.  Did last year’s model have the 16.5 lb torque engine?

Try sticking your finger through any opening on the engine side of the plastic belt cover.  If your finger can go through than it doesn’t have the updates.  There should be absolutely no openings on that side. 

Go to page 8 of this document and look at the items listed below.  These are the belt cover seal updates from the Simplicity site which are pretty much identical.

 

http://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocumentDisplay/default.aspx?filename=fmlwzJT.-FzXFix2

 

0380 -  Foam Seal

0390 – Plate Seal

0400 – Foam Seal

I'm not sure about your engine.  The Deere 1332PE uses the 1650.  I can only guess they put in the 1650 due to availability or the labels are incorrect.  Both the 1550 and the 1650 are 342cc engines.

Catt wrote:

This cap? http://www.mowpart.com/p312481/Cap-Fuel-Tank/product_info.html

Yes, it shows part number 698109 and that's the fuel cap I ordered.

I tried talking to my local John Deere dealer about having the update done to my 1130 SE and he said that it is not warranted work, but they can do it for a cost.  Does anyone have a person at John Deere that I should talk to?

Here is what he told me:

Hello Sean,

I checked with the manufacturer and found that the water seal kit is probably not necessary so John Deere chose not to include it in the 1130SE model.  It is available for purchase for $47.61 plus $9.50 freight.  Installation is charged out at $82.00 per hour.  We have never received a request for this item.

The clutch lever kit would be a warranty repair if your 1130SE is experiencing drive slippage that can not be corrected with an adjustment of the drive system.

Let us know if you are interested in installation or warranty work. 

$82.00 an hour? To fix a snow thrower? Incredible! There has to be an OPE repair shop in your area that will do it for half that. When I see service charges like that, I'm very thankful that do my own work.

Was the 2008 model the first year of the 1130SE?  Mine has a 1650 engine and I am trying to find out more about why it doesn't have the 1550 engine.  I had my dealer run the serial number and the engine has never been replaced.  Also, it has a silver metal cage (similar to chicken wire) over the muffler rather than the black heat shield. 

If John Deere won't pay to have the waterproof kit installed, I will see if they will at least give me the parts so I can install them myself.  It looks like a pretty simple add on. 

I just hate the idea of knowing that the machine has a big gap where snow and water can go into the belt system and the JD dealer doesn't want to do anything until it causes a problem.  There is a good chance it will be out of warranty by then.