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Catt


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

John Deere 1330SE
Original Message   Sep 9, 2010 7:18 pm
Last year I bought a John Deere 1130SE snowblower and for the most part I was extremely happy with it's performance. I love the hand warmers, electric chute rotation, easy steer and the front end weight just to name a few.  The only problem I had, which was pretty significant, was the intermittent transmission slipping.  After sealing the transmission housing with silicone and some weather stripping, the problem was completely gone.  The remainder of the winter was very pleasing and I always looked forward to using the 1130.  I also had a second snowblower that I'm trading for a new 1330SE.  So now I'll have the 1130 and the 1330.  The 1130 will be for my business parking lot.  Some of the interesting features of the 1330 is the addition of an electric deflector control and dash area integrated headlights.  So now the chute is totally electric (both rotation and the deflector).  The slipping transmission should be resolved from water getting into the rubber/aluminum disc drive.  To fix this problem, Deere added a rubber gasket between the engine mounting plate and the transmission housing.  I'll try to post some pictures in the future.
BTW, my second choice would have been an Ariens since they seem to give people on this website support from at least one poster.  I wish Briggs, Simplicity or Deere would give the same support.
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aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #10   Sep 13, 2010 10:52 am
mikiewest wrote:
the deflector cap control on my simp pro is also very sturdy.There are no notches.It's infinitely variable.You just twist the little handle and its locked into position.The cap  cant move and its very smooth. 

The twist handle was probably chosen because there isn't much room on the console panel.  Probably works fine but not as intuitive as an up or down lever.
mikiewest


Joined: Dec 29, 2007
Points: 262

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #11   Sep 13, 2010 9:29 pm
It might not be as"intuitive" as yours.But I have read on other forums where it can move if not adjusted properly.And it can feel tight.Once I twist that handle it cant move.When I move mine,the action is as smooth as silk. 
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #12   Sep 14, 2010 11:47 am
mikiewest wrote:
It might not be as"intuitive" as yours.But I have read on other forums where it can move if not adjusted properly.And it can feel tight.Once I twist that handle it cant move.When I move mine,the action is as smooth as silk. 

I haven't tried it, but I'll take your word.  It is what it is.
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Catt


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

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #13   Sep 14, 2010 2:03 pm
It is interesting to see the many options for the chute controls. It's also very hard to tell how well these work until you're actually behind the machine blowing snow.  As an example, my first reaction to the Toro was not very positive because all that I saw was a bunch of plastic.  However people seem to really like it and I haven't heard of any complaints.  I like the new Deere electric controls because I should be able to control everything with a push of a switch with each thumb.   
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Twisted_Uterus


Joined: Nov 14, 2010
Points: 5

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #14   Nov 14, 2010 2:29 pm
Thanks Catt!

Your post is what broke the camels's back for me. I had been lurking around several boards contemplating the 1330SE.. and finally made the move...

my unit is sitting in my garage...

Still waiting for my first snow... (Long Island, New York)

Thanks for the great pics!

Catt


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

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #15   Nov 14, 2010 10:48 pm
Congratulations!  I tried my 1330 out on Saturday.  We got 7" of very heavy and wet snow.  The 1330 went through it with no problems.  I think you'll really like the easy steer and the electric chute controls.  The front end is pretty heavy, but that makes it dig down to the driveway, which I like.  I had added a fuel gauge to my 1130 and did the same on the 1330.  Here's a picture from the 1130.

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Twisted_Uterus


Joined: Nov 14, 2010
Points: 5

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #16   Nov 15, 2010 3:48 am
WOW! what a great idea. I didn't even know they made such a thing.

Where can I find it? is it a John Deere product?

I just ordered the roller skids that were mentioned somewhere on this site...

can't wait to throw those babies on

7" of snow already... guessing Canada??

Catt


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

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #17   Nov 15, 2010 5:37 am

I'm in Minnesota. Let us know how the roller skids work for you.

 The cap is a Briggs & Stratton part number 698109.  Here are a couple links:

http://www.mowpart.com/p312481/Cap-Fuel-Tank/product_info.html

http://www.lawnmowerpros.com/detail.asp?id=698109




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Twisted_Uterus


Joined: Nov 14, 2010
Points: 5

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #18   Nov 18, 2010 6:09 pm
Hey Catt...

Thanks for the extra info.... I ordered the fuel gauge tonight (11/18) and just bolted on the roller/skids. I drove it up and down my driveway and it "feels" soooo much better with wheels. I had to drill and extra hole as the 1130's skid holes are about 1/2 inch closer than the slots in the roller/skid. Not a problem, all is looking good. Where the heck is the snow???

plowboy


Location: Iowa
Joined: Dec 1, 2010
Points: 9

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #19   Dec 1, 2010 11:03 pm
How reliable do you guys think the electric shoot controls will be? I like the blower but to be honest those little electric motors make me nervous. I'd appreciate any comments regarding them it anyone has experience with them.
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