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Clay


Location: Wis
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John Deere 1130 SE
Original Message   Jan 7, 2009 1:07 pm
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 SteerŽ 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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    Catt


    Location: Minnesota
    Joined: Oct 16, 2009
    Points: 196

    Re: John Deere 1130 SE
    Reply #199   Dec 23, 2009 3:22 pm
    Wow!  I really like hydrostatic transmissions and I have it on my John Deere garden tractor, but that would be more than I would tackle.  I also believe the rubber disc is a pretty good drive for a snowblower although in our case it's been a bit of a challenge due to water getting on the disc.  My other snowblower is a 1985  and it has never been a problem with the disc.  If it were me, I would probably get the hydrostatic drive and build a monster blower.  A walk behind with a 47"+ width would be impressive. 
    aa335


    Joined: Nov 29, 2008
    Points: 2434

    Re: John Deere 1130 SE
    Reply #200   Dec 23, 2009 4:03 pm
    Catt wrote:
     If it were me, I would probably get the hydrostatic drive and build a monster blower.  A walk behind with a 47"+ width would be impressive. 

    Trust me, you would not want to handle a 47" width bucket for any length of time.  Unless turning is power assisted and the tracks or wheels width are pushed out as wide as the bucket, that bucket generate a rotational torque around the engine as it catches on cracks and bumps on the ground.  The monster snowblower will be taking you for a walk, not fun if the ground you're standing on has low traction.  You won't have enough traction to generate turning force to steer it.  :)  It's possible if  your handlebars are 8-10 feet behind the bucket.

    That's just me, speaking from experience.   I have a 32" wide bucket with 24" track width.  Now I just want a 28" wide bucket with a 27" track width.

    Not that it can't be done, but if you are determined, I would gladly be interested in seeing how it turns out.
    This message was modified Dec 23, 2009 by aa335
    Swoods


    I love all power equipment from lawn mowers to snow blowers. My favorite pieces of equipment are 2 cycle Lawn Boys.

    Location: Elburn, IL
    Joined: Nov 21, 2009
    Points: 65

    Re: John Deere 1130 SE
    Reply #201   Dec 23, 2009 5:17 pm
    I just got my snowblower back.  The dealer put the water seal kit on, the clutch update (which is a different clutch handle) and a new friction disc.  All we have in the driveway is wet slush so I wasn't able to really give it a work out. It's been raining all day here.  Converting it to hydrostat would be a fun project someday if I ever came across a hydrostat trans from a free tractor with a blown engine or something. 

    Sean Woods
    Swoods


    I love all power equipment from lawn mowers to snow blowers. My favorite pieces of equipment are 2 cycle Lawn Boys.

    Location: Elburn, IL
    Joined: Nov 21, 2009
    Points: 65

    Re: John Deere 1130 SE
    Reply #202   Dec 23, 2009 5:24 pm
    Does anyone know how to post pictures that are saved on my computer?  I clicked Insert/edit image, but it asks me for a url.  The pictures I posted before, I just dragged and dropped from off of the internet. 
    This message was modified Dec 23, 2009 by Swoods


    Sean Woods
    lanningjw


    Location: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
    Joined: Oct 8, 2009
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    Re: John Deere 1130 SE
    Reply #203   Dec 23, 2009 6:23 pm
    Swoods wrote:
    Does anyone know how to post pictures that are saved on my computer?  I clicked Insert/edit image, but it asks me for a url.  The pictures I posted before, I just dragged and dropped from off of the internet. 


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    Swoods


    I love all power equipment from lawn mowers to snow blowers. My favorite pieces of equipment are 2 cycle Lawn Boys.

    Location: Elburn, IL
    Joined: Nov 21, 2009
    Points: 65

    Re: John Deere 1130 SE
    Reply #204   Dec 23, 2009 8:28 pm
    For some reason my pics won't post on here when I put the url of where they are on flickr into the insert/edit image.  At least the links are below if you wanted to see my newest Lawn-Boys.  Although they are actually my oldest ones based on when they were made.  I have two more that are from the '90s. 

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/40835651@N05/4209402245/in/photostream#preview

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/40835651@N05/4210166486/in/photostream/

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    Sean Woods
    Catt


    Location: Minnesota
    Joined: Oct 16, 2009
    Points: 196

    Re: John Deere 1130 SE
    Reply #205   Dec 25, 2009 10:53 am
    I'm happy to finally report that my 1130SE disc drive is no longer intermittently slipping and I've had plenty of snow to test it many times.  I had to seal items a little more to get it to this point.  If you can keep water off the drive disc the tires will push like crazy.



    This view is inside the transmission box directly below the engine.  When snow gets on the engine it melts, runs down the sides and then underneath the engine and under the engine mounting plate.  After that it runs through the open holes and into the transmission.  I've actually caught it and know for sure these need to be sealed.  I filled most of the holes with silicone but missed two dime size holes.  I didn't think these would be a problem as they weren't open all the way through.  However, I definitely saw water and one of these is directly above the rubber disc drive wheel.  This picture shows one of the dime size holes with no silicone. The hole is covered by the engine mounting plate but it still has enough space for water to get through.







    ... and here it is filled with silicone (top red arrow). Make sure you fill the other dime size hole (lower red arrow) and any other open holes (yellow arrows).  One open hole is a potential problem, but as you can see there are many holes.







    This is just one example of several open areas where water can get under the engine.  You can see a puddle of water to the right of the open gap.







    There are many places where water can get under the engine or engine mounting plate and run into the transmission







    Another large gap.








    In this picture you can see silicone under the engine.  The silicone was applied from under the transmission and is coming up through the hole.








    When water gets on the aluminum drive disc (yellow arrow) the rubber drive wheel slips.  Eventually the spinning aluminum disc slings the water off and the drive no longer slips.  Here you can see the water that was slung from the aluminum disc (red arrows).








    I truly don't know if the next item is required, but I will explain what I did and why.
    This view is of the foam fix used by Deere to supposedly correct the slipping problem.  Unfortunately in my case the foam doesn't fit very tight on the left side of the machine.  Water that gets near the foam can still run under it.







    Here you can see two very small trails of water that made it's way under the foam.  The water then drops directly onto the aluminum drive pulley and gets slung potentially causing a slipping problem.







    I added foam as seen below.  I extended the foam down each side to make sure water can't get on the pulley when the machine is tilted.  The side foam will be covered by the plastic belt cover.







    Here is Deere's foam and the foam that I added.  It seems to be water tight.







    I've had snow all over the snowblower including the engine.  Everything has been working great now.




    Merry Christmas!!!
    This message was modified Dec 26, 2009 by Catt
    lanningjw


    Location: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
    Joined: Oct 8, 2009
    Points: 29

    Re: John Deere 1130 SE
    Reply #206   Dec 26, 2009 9:50 am
    Catt, Great post on keeping the water off the belt area. Your pictures are the best way to show the water problem. My 1130 did not slip after several hours of use on the big snow storm over Christmas. The weather strip that was put on per your fix did its job. This blower performed great. It was able to handle the wet snow  from the plow at the end of the driveway. I am amazed at how well it worked. I give it a "A" performance.

    Speaking of problems, I had one,  the metal strap that holds the resister on the generator has failed and fell of from the vibration. I think it then shorted out, saw some sparks and the light no longer works. I would think this would be a warrant issue, wouldnt you?

    This message was modified Dec 26, 2009 by lanningjw
    Catt


    Location: Minnesota
    Joined: Oct 16, 2009
    Points: 196

    Re: John Deere 1130 SE
    Reply #207   Dec 26, 2009 10:33 am
    I think you are referring to the regulator that is strapped to the starter.  That should definitely be a warranty repair.  I'll look at the strap holding mine to the starter to make sure it's secure.
    Catt


    Location: Minnesota
    Joined: Oct 16, 2009
    Points: 196

    Re: John Deere 1130 SE
    Reply #208   Dec 26, 2009 10:58 am
    lanningjw, you might want to check your light bulb.  The case of the regulator is grounded when strapped to the starter.  When that ground is lost the voltage will spike to much more than 12V and could have burned out the bulb.  Once it's grounded the voltage would be back to 12V provided the voltage regulator isn't damaged.  My guess is the regulator is still good and you only need a new bulb and new strap to hold it.
    This message was modified Dec 26, 2009 by Catt
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