Hooked_on_HP
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When you get back home, post some pics. We can tell a lot more by seeing the rub.
Bill
Bill
Snowblower Help with 3pt Snowblower
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koopster
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- 2008 McCormick CT55U, 1949 Cub, 1966 Farmall 504, Ford 550 baqckhoe,
Call Doug Beach at AEBI New England. He is in Alstead, NH, just across the river from Bellows Falls, VT. They are great to deal wit hand are used to the Pronovosts.
Wouldn't go any other place. They handle some big units as well as lighter Pumas.
603-835-2600:thumbsup:
Wouldn't go any other place. They handle some big units as well as lighter Pumas.
603-835-2600:thumbsup:
PILOON
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While pics will help, I have a gut feeling that his problem may be as simple as wacking the area outwards where the blade/s are rubbing with a sledge.
At 550 rpm the balancing is not very critical and from his description of gear box it is not leaking hence it should be good.
S
PTO shaft adjustment MUST be checked as no 2 tractors have the same rear end geometry
Those blowers are easy and simple to maintain as all wear parts are available over the counter at any bearing shop.
If his PTO shaft is too long it could place enough side torque to cause the impeller blade/s to rub on the drum.
At 550 rpm the balancing is not very critical and from his description of gear box it is not leaking hence it should be good.
S
PTO shaft adjustment MUST be checked as no 2 tractors have the same rear end geometry
Those blowers are easy and simple to maintain as all wear parts are available over the counter at any bearing shop.
If his PTO shaft is too long it could place enough side torque to cause the impeller blade/s to rub on the drum.
Im also guessing it is the pto shaft is too long.This is a very good how to video on how to check/make the pto shaft the correct length.I had to cut like 4" off my blower pto shaft for my tractor before i could use it.[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vBFJcvs5SE&feature=player_embedded]How to Measure and Cut a Tractor PTO Shaft - YouTube[/ame]
Sorry I was so long getting back to you guys. Thanks for the help. Those of you saying the pto shaft was too long are the winners! Bent the frame where the gearbox is mounted, shimmed up rear bolts with a washer, and good to go.
I didn't double check pto length when I brought her home. Lesson learned. Thanks again to all.
Toby
I didn't double check pto length when I brought her home. Lesson learned. Thanks again to all.
Toby
psdx
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...did you shorten the PTO shaft to prevent a future event?
Cantoo
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Aren't you glad you didn't follow some of the advice given? Gotta sort thru it all and file it for what it's worth. I always try to look for the simpliest things first and it's amazing how many times it is an easy (cheap) fix. My blower is old as the hills but works good, I hit crap with it once in awhile and the sledge seems to fix it. When it's done I'll buy another used one.
Yes, I shortened the shaft now. Thanks.
On another note, I'm not too impressed with the blower yet. We have had a few small storms, nothing more than 3", so I'm hoping there just hasn't been enough snow to push the snow out yet.
Even when I blow a windrow, the blower doesn't send it very far. I had a front blower on a BX2230 for 5 years, and it was much more powerful than this.
There isn't much in the way of variables here though, the clearance at the bottom of the drum is very minimal....I have a 32 hp tractor with 23 hp at the pto...I would have thought that it would blow it all much further...not impressed.
Thanks again folks.
On another note, I'm not too impressed with the blower yet. We have had a few small storms, nothing more than 3", so I'm hoping there just hasn't been enough snow to push the snow out yet.
Even when I blow a windrow, the blower doesn't send it very far. I had a front blower on a BX2230 for 5 years, and it was much more powerful than this.
There isn't much in the way of variables here though, the clearance at the bottom of the drum is very minimal....I have a 32 hp tractor with 23 hp at the pto...I would have thought that it would blow it all much further...not impressed.
Thanks again folks.
Have you checked both of your sheer pins that could be messing you up.
Also with everthing off turn the auger by hand to make sure everything is turning freely.
If we ever get some real snow it may work better putting more snow through it.I would think the smaller impeller size of your old blower would maybe pick up snow better for those baby storms better but for the big storms the new blower should definitely out preform it.
Also be sure your running at the proper engine rpm's to get your pto up to 540 rpm.
Also with everthing off turn the auger by hand to make sure everything is turning freely.
If we ever get some real snow it may work better putting more snow through it.I would think the smaller impeller size of your old blower would maybe pick up snow better for those baby storms better but for the big storms the new blower should definitely out preform it.
Also be sure your running at the proper engine rpm's to get your pto up to 540 rpm.