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 is a better price than I received from eBay for a cab.

 

http://www.rungreen.com/search.asp?keyword=LP91967&www=Submit

Yo Catt: Does that cab have quick release capability. The Classic Deluxe is secured by two quick release pins.

Borat,  It's supposed to have quick release pins,  but I haven't received it yet.  It's also supposed to be made by Classic with a custom fit for the Deere.

Catt,  I just ordered the same cab from the Rungreen.com website that you mentioned.  I like that it has the pockets inside.   I had the headlight burn out already.  When I went to the store to get a new one, it turns out it is a foglight bulb. 

I just wish I had a bigger driveway now.  At least I can keep it in 1st gear to make the job last longer :)  I love mowing (with 2 cycle Lawn Boys), and this is the next best thing.

My cab was delivered today.  It was definitely made by Classic.  I assembled the cab and now need to mount it on the 1130.  I think I'm going to make a couple of modifications because it seems a little high and I'm not very tall.  It will depend if it easily fits under the garage door.  I may re-locate the headlight too.  It has a somewhat easy off system but uses set screws.  I will most likely change these too.  Overall I think it will work very well for me.  Next I need to get an extra garage door opener for the included pouches.

Catt,

Let me know about your modifications.  I love tinkering around with things to fit my own purpose.  I will probably have to lower my cab too.  I'm 5'9" and the pics I have seen make it look like it's 7' tall.  On another note, I have begun using WD-40 for rust prevention.  I bought a gallon can and a spray bottle.  I sprayed the auger and down the shoot as well as all the bare metal parts of the machine.....bolts, rods, etc.  I also waxed all of the painted surfaces. 

How is everyone's machines doing now that winter is upon us? 

The cabs are designed to be quite a bit higher than the typical operator in case you need to tip the snowblower back, the top of the cab doesn't hit your head.  Try tipping the snowblower back about 30-45 degrees and see if you still have headroom.  If there is extra headroom, lower it as necessary. 

Catt wrote:
Great idea.  I just bought an extra transmitter for this exact purpose.  :)  I got the keychain one and will fasten it to the frame so I don't drop it in the snow. 

I put my cab on the 1130 today.  I was very surprised that I didn't need to do any significant modifications.  I'm 5'8" (and shrinking) and I have about 2" of clearance under the garage door to the top of the cab.  The cab comes with a set of extensions for tall people that I didn't use.  One of the supports is a little bit in front of the headlight but it doesn't make any difference in light output.  I adjusted the headlight in the garage with the lights off and aimed it at the garage door to be sure.  I did replace the allen set screws with thumb screws and wingnuts.  The wingnuts are to make sure the thumb screws don't vibrate out.  The thumb screws have a 5/16-18 thread pitch.  The set screw holes seem to be metric so I ran a tap through the holes and it works great.

Swoods wrote:
I used silicone spray on everything including the plastic parts.  I might use WD-40 on the auger parts just to make sure.  I really like the 1130 and look forward to more snow.