JohnDeere broke in half Original Message Mar 9, 2009 10:45 am
As the subject says.I was blowing snow this morning and the old Deere split in two.Is it connected by a bolt?I did not really look at it.This is not supposed to happen.Any info i get would be great.I can give more info about it later,thanks,Don
Re: JohnDeere broke in half Reply #4 Mar 10, 2009 10:15 am
Nibbler,I am truely sorry.I was in a rush to get the driveway done,i had to help a friend put in a floor.But yes it was wrong on my part.A bolt fell out and that is what was wrong.I really did not think it would be something so simple.Thanks all and once again i am sorry for the lack of information.Don
Re: JohnDeere broke in half Reply #5 Mar 13, 2009 8:50 am
donjag wrote:
Nibbler,I am truely sorry<Snip>
Don't worry too much. The most frustrating thing for me is not being able to answer the question accurately and help the person. I don't like speculating so I get a bit testy.
I'm glad to hear it was a simple fix. As I said in my previous post checking the bolts at least once a year is a good idea, I think lock washers also help as well.
Re: JohnDeere broke in half Reply #6 Mar 13, 2009 5:36 pm
Hey Nibbler it isnt fixed yet.I am going to look at it toomorow.I know i will have a couple of questions,and i will put pics in the morning.From what i see so far,the welded bolt is not there anymore.Would it be easier to tip the machine on it's side?Thanks.Don
I've never tipped it on its side ( intentionally, but lets not talk about that ). Check the other side to see if there is a lower stud or bolt sticking out that the traction unit can latch onto. From what I can see the John Deere may use a different system since I do not see the "hook" is was expecting. I've had the nuts that the upper bolts screw into come off but not the lower pivots. There is what looks like a tear mark on the auger housing and there is a metal finger stickning out from the traction unist si it could be that the pivot has been torn out. If so then it might be a good idea to reinforce the area before putting in a new rod to act as a pivot. Getting a welder is starting to look nicer and nicer .
Re: JohnDeere broke in half Reply #9 Mar 15, 2009 2:59 pm
She is runnin again.When i split it apart,there where 2 pieces that the weld broke.Re welded and bam back in action.Hope to try it out next season.I'm sick of snow.Thanks for your help.Don
Here are a few pictures of where it came apart.
). Check the other side to see if there is a lower stud or bolt sticking out that the traction unit can latch onto. From what I can see the John Deere may use a different system since I do not see the "hook" is was expecting. I've had the nuts that the upper bolts screw into come off but not the lower pivots. There is what looks like a tear mark on the auger housing and there is a metal finger stickning out from the traction unist si it could be that the pivot has been torn out. If so then it might be a good idea to reinforce the area before putting in a new rod to act as a pivot. Getting a welder is starting to look nicer and nicer 
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