Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
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OmFlyer
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John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Original Message Dec 3, 2011 7:29 pm |
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Well I've spent a lot of time researching new blowers and came very close to bring home the JD 1330se today but got cold feet after reading about the slipping drive issues. I'd be very interested to hear any long term reviews on this unit as it appears unchanged since 2010. I do have a JD dealer 10 miles from home so prep and support should be better than a Lowes units? Also if there is another blower 30ish inches I should consider please let me know. I live in northern MI with a 150' drive see a fair amount of snow. I dont mind paying a premium for quality if it makes for years of trouble free operation. Thanks for your input
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OmFlyer
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #22 Dec 4, 2011 10:08 pm |
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Excellent info guys, thanks for all the input! I'll see whats available locally and report back on my purchase.
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OmFlyer
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #23 Dec 5, 2011 3:58 am |
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Well, now I'm literally loosing sleep over this decision.... Based on everyones input I have narrowed down my options to 3 or 4 Please weigh in on the list, snow is coming and I sold my old blowers...
In no particular order Ariens Pro 28 – ST28DLE (out of stock everywhere) Toro Power Max – 1128OXE Husqvarna Hydro - 1830EXL Honda Hydro- 928WAS (Break the bank and pi$$ off the wife)
Thanks Again!
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Stainless
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #25 Dec 5, 2011 12:39 pm |
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Man, The 1330SE is getting no love in this thread. I'm gonna have to sing a power ballad to mine, or something.
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OmFlyer
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #28 Dec 5, 2011 5:00 pm |
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Found one. Picking it up Saturday! Ariens Pro 28 – ST28DLE
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scopes01
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #29 Dec 5, 2011 5:40 pm |
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Congratulations, you made an awesome choice and won't regret it.... By the way, make sure to drop the oil after the first five hours of use. Because this is special break-in oil formulated for new engines. I first flushed my oil out with regular 5W30 oil and then re-filled again with “Mobil 1” 5W30 Synthetic oil. If your snowblower will sleep outside during the cold winter months then go with 0W30 Synthetic oil. Make sure to verify the oil in the gearbox too. It should be fine…but you never know. You can verify this by removing the oil screw on top of gearbox (read owner’s manual to identify proper screw) and using a 1/8 diameter rod not too long but long enough so it doesn’t fall into the gearbox to measure amount of oil. You should have about 2.380" to 2.630" measured from the bottom of the inside top plate to the level of the red oil L3 Synthetic severe duty gear oil. Very important, DO NOT OVER-TORQUE this screw as it is very easy to strip the thread on the cover. It should be torqued at 80lbs per inch not feet. Please post some feedback after use…Good luck! Scopes01…
Here are two links below to the owner’s & parts manual of your 2011-12 Ariens ST28DLE (926038) snowblower:
http://apache.ariens.com/manuals/04337400B_ENG.pdf
http://apache.ariens.com/manuals/04337500A.pdf
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OmFlyer
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #30 Dec 5, 2011 8:47 pm |
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Big thanks to everyone who posted here! Especially; Dr Woof, your experience and input was excellent! Borat, your advice will be followed. Scopes, I really appreciate your attention to all details. Awesome! Snow is in the forecast for Friday! Thanks Again, John
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Dr_Woof
Don't blow into the wind, and don't eat yellow snow. WOOF!
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #31 Dec 5, 2011 9:11 pm |
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