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donjag


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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

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nibbler


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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.
donjag


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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

donjag


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Re: JohnDeere broke in half
Reply #7   Mar 14, 2009 11:04 am
Here are a few pictures of where it came apart.
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nibbler


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Not sure
Reply #8   Mar 15, 2009 12:55 pm
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 .
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donjag


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Location: menasha,wisconsin
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Points: 142

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

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Re: JohnDeere broke in half
Reply #10   Mar 15, 2009 9:32 pm
Glad to hear its fixed.
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