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Deere 826 ID and low tossing distance.
Original Message   Jan 17, 2011 11:47 am
   Picked up a Deere 826 yesterday.  The thing crapped out during the last storm with a brunt belt and the guy hurt is back shoveling so it got the boot. 

   Nice old buzzard rig but I can't find anything on it at the Deere site.  Anyone know where I can an exploded view?  I tried the usual places that have them and nothing on this one.   It's ID plate has P826J, 127489.  If I google P826J I get new models.  Nothing on the other number.

   The thing works fine after a belt replacement but it only tosses 3 - 8 feet with lots of low splatter.  I tried a few different belt sizes and tensions, and even over tight to insure no slip.  I can't see any slip with the cover off.  It has good grab, no crud in the V's, no obstruction in the housing.  It does have quite a distance from the arms to the lining, 1/2 inch.  The impleller is a 4 blade 12 inch and it should toss fairly well, 15-25. 

   Does anyone have this model and could tell me what it tosses like?  I can't see any problems so guess it's a design problem but at 3-8 feet hard to imagine they could make something that bad. 

   The motor certainly is not the problem, a Briggs Intek Snow 11hp a couple of years old.  I can drive into any condition snow and toss the same distance without engine sag.  Very impressive.  Anyone have a URL to an exploded view on the engine?  I can find one so I assume it a special for some maker.  It's got a 3/4 shaft.  3BSXS 3422HT 275387.  I can't get anything found at the Briggs site.  Googling I get 275385 which is a 10hp but nothing for 275487.  There are lots of hits for 3BXSX 3422HT but no motor like this.

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Dr_Woof


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Re: Deere 826 ID and low tossing distance.
Reply #27   Feb 1, 2011 9:12 pm
Does the auger shaft wobble around in the bearing?  Maybe you just have a very warb bearing.

trouts2




Location: Marlboro MA
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Re: Deere 826 ID and low tossing distance.
Reply #28   Feb 1, 2011 10:17 pm
Woof, At least on mine the auger support bearing is fine. 

ahw,

   Double or single is ok.   Murrays have a dual that can be used.  I had to go up an inch on mine going from 2.5 to 3.  HW stores are pretty good about exchanging or returning belts.  If you can't locate pulleys email me for a possible second hand source.  Email at link below.

bashtonmcse


Joined: Nov 9, 2011
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Re: Deere 826 ID and low tossing distance.
Reply #29   Nov 9, 2011 6:56 pm
I recently picked up an 826 from my Brother in Law.  I have the front end disassembled and have decided to implement some of the changes discussed in this thread.  I am going to purchase the auger kit.  I have already done minor repairs to the auger where it was bent, probably from stones.  I would like to look for a replacement pulley that is either a 2.5/3 or even a 2.5/3.5.  Can anyone tell me the best way to find such an item.  My experience in the past is that to get a part you really need a part number.   I have picked up a couple of the auger bearings from JD and noticed they have changed a little.  They are a little longer now and have a grease seal on them.  maybe they will last a little longer.
Shryp


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Re: Deere 826 ID and low tossing distance.
Reply #30   Nov 9, 2011 8:32 pm
I would say have a look here or a local Tractor Supply Company.
http://www.mfgsupply.com/mower/mowerpull.html

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