Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > John Deere 1130 SE
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Clay
Location: Wis
Joined: Dec 3, 2008
Points: 111
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John Deere 1130 SE
Original Message Jan 7, 2009 1:07 pm |
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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
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lanningjw
Location: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Joined: Oct 8, 2009
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Re: John Deere 1130 SE
Reply #240 Jan 31, 2010 11:02 am |
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Just change 5 hour break in oil to Mobile one synthetic. I think the BS engine is running smother and quieter now with the new oil! Starts on the first or second pull after hitting the primer a couple of time. I only have to crank the choke one click and the engine fires up.
This message was modified Jan 31, 2010 by lanningjw
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unrulee
Joined: Feb 3, 2010
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Re: John Deere 1130 SE
Reply #241 Feb 3, 2010 11:55 pm |
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This is my first post here, hello to all! I'm a mechanic at a JD dealership and I purchased a 1130se this year. I have good luck with my machine, but like many of you, it would occationally slip in the lower gears (F or R). From what I have seen at my location in central ND, Deere doesn't have anything for solutions. After reading the info posted here I sealed up the gearcase underneath the engine. I used JD "combine sealant" (yes, that's what it's called). I used it since it matches the green paint and it costs less than $10. Once we finally got some snow I am happy to report that the slippage problem is gone. Locally we have come up with another solution for the slippage problem.........there are two springs that actually press the rubber drive wheel into the steel wheel. The are located at the very bottom of transmission housing. Remove those two springs and take them to your local hardware store and match them up with replacement springs that have a larger wire diameter (they will be stiffer and will press the wheels together tighter), but are still the same length. To get the springs installed you may have to remove the engagement cable (I did) and re-adjust the length of the cable once you get the new springs on. The handle will be slightly stiffer, but not horrible. Total cost for this mod is less than $5. Hope this helps!
This message was modified Feb 4, 2010 by unrulee
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Catt
Location: Minnesota
Joined: Oct 16, 2009
Points: 196
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Re: John Deere 1130 SE
Reply #246 Feb 4, 2010 3:16 pm |
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