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John Deere X739 with 47" Snowblower taking care of business
Today we take care of 6" of powdery snow with the trusted Deere. I got a little chatty, but the cab is a very noisy one on these smaller tractors. Most of my talking was difficult to hear at best... my apologizes. All-in-all it was a fun little excursion, so I hope you enjoy!
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Snowblower Fail... sort of!
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Had a little issue with the John Deere... fix is explained.
Hobart Handler 140 test welding 20ga mild steel
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This is definitely not an instructional video, just a newbie playing with some thin sheet metal! I really need to spend more time learning to weld, as you can tell here. I do enjoy learning to use it, so maybe you guys will enjoy watching? Ha!
Snow blower impeller kit explained on John Deere 47" snowblower.
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I've had a few viewers ask me to show my impeller kit on the Deere 47" blower. Sorry that I did not record the install a few years ago. It's a little tricky to install them while the unit is assembled, but can be done. I used a cardboard template to ease drilling, then some small spring clamps to hold the rubber in place as I assembled the bolts.
Harbor Freight 1,320 lb 120v ceiling hoist
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A quick video after work, unloading my Bluebird aerator from the bed of my truck. $139 on sale, 1,320lb double line pull. I just ran a long 1-1/2" round pipe across the top of the joists. simple and plenty strong. I have a trailer for the big toys, but it's nice to just load small stuff in the truck and go. It is a 2 man job unloading and loading it in the field, but nice to do on my own when b...
No-Spill gas can upgrade.
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2 mods to go old school on these new style "government safety system" controlled fuel canisters. Enjoy!
Intermittent Wiper Control Diagram
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Diagram of intermittent wiper control in a Deere cab. This is for three wire motors.
Toro Single Stage Snowblower Rubber Paddle Replacement Tips!
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If you've ever replaced the rubber paddles on a Toro snowblower, you've probably used a few choice swearwords when trying to get the corner bolts started... much as I have! In this video I offer a few tips on doing this dreaded job. I hope it helps at least a few people out. If so, hit the like button for me, and subscribe! Thanks for watching!
John Deere X739 Snow Blowing 10 Inches of Wet Snow on 1-30-2021
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Get a drink and a snack... this is a long video!! If you're addicted to snow blowing like I am, you're in the right place! This was a 10" snowfall, about 30°F and 35mph winds overnight. Lots of deep snow drifts. A little humor thrown in when I finally realized I had broken a shear pin. The annoying loud rattling sound that you hear under load was the fan bearing, since replaced under warranty f...
Toro 826 LE Snowblower Quick Repair Test & Load
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Toro 826 LE after replacing the auger shaft's spherical bearing (PT# 63-3450). Machine was not throwing snow due to bad bearing causing loose belt tension. This was a quick test to see how well the repair worked, and loading it up for delivery.
John Deere Snow Blowing 01/26/2021
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Another snow expedition in the X739 today! She did very well for me! I have very small, tight spots to maneuver the beast through... like a challenging obstacle course of hidden perils! Hey, anybody can use these things in the wide open country... you come here to see the mad skills of the city warrior doing it with no elbow room! It's like getting into a fight in a broom closet! Haha! Thanks f...
John Deere Curtis Cab rust prevention weather-stripping mod
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Here I show the original weather-stripping vs. the replacement adhesive-backed alternative. The original weather-stripping is held to the door by a tight fitting channel that holds moisture and causes the sheet metal to rust. The new weather-stripping is listed as 14.5mm wide by 16.5mm tall, order about 15ft to be safe. Thanks for watching!
Toro Power Clear 821 QZE upgrade to extended service (thicker) paddles!
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In this video, I show the extended service paddles normally found on the 821 R-C commercial model. I went with the QZE because the R-C does not have the remote chute rotation control, which i can't do without! Toro says the commercial guys are too rough when tossing these into their trucks all day, so the remote chute levers always get broken off. So then for me, the best setup is the QZE with ...
John Deere 2018 Curtis Cab intermittent windshield wiper upgrade!!
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John Deere 2018 Curtis Cab intermittent windshield wiper upgrade!!
Ariens 1332 Pro Snow Blower - Diagnosing melting rubber smell
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Ariens 1332 Pro Snow Blower - Diagnosing melting rubber smell
John Deere X739 with 54" snow plow blade, pushing some ice.
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John Deere X739 with 54" snow plow blade, pushing some ice.
Toro Power Clear 821 QZE snow thrower, quick walk around and demo of throwing ice.
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Toro Power Clear 821 QZE snow thrower, quick walk around and demo of throwing ice.
John Deere X739 47" snow blower with impeller kit. Part 2 of 2.
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John Deere X739 47" snow blower with impeller kit. Part 2 of 2.
John Deere X739 47" snow blower with impeller kit. Part 1 of 2.
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John Deere X739 47" snow blower with impeller kit. Part 1 of 2.
John Deere X739 47" Snow Blower Clearing Wet Heavy Wisconsin Snow Dec. 30, 2020
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John Deere X739 47" Snow Blower Clearing Wet Heavy Wisconsin Snow Dec. 30, 2020
John Deere X304 Snow Plow Raise and Lower with Electric Deck Lift.
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John Deere X304 Snow Plow Raise and Lower with Electric Deck Lift.
John Deere X304 with 44" snow blower, blowing light snow in subzero temp
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John Deere X304 with 44" snow blower, blowing light snow in subzero temp
John Deere X304 Snow Blowing, 44" blower with impeller kit
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John Deere X304 Snow Blowing, 44" blower with impeller kit
John Deere X304, 44" snow blower with impeller kit
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John Deere X304, 44" snow blower with impeller kit
Theresa shooting the Mossberg 590! Scattergun Fun!
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Theresa shooting the Mossberg 590! Scattergun Fun!
Theresa's first shots with the Beretta 92FS!
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Theresa's first shots with the Beretta 92FS!
Theresa first time shooting Smith & Wesson 586 revolver with .38 SPCL
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Theresa first time shooting Smith & Wesson 586 revolver with .38 SPCL
Now that's actually satisfying
Thank you!
Holy hydrostatic whine
I own three of these. Takes over three min to pour 5 gal in my truck. Needs a separate vent installed. One in nozzle is not enough. Also in hot weather they swell big time. Not worth it.
Buy a metal can from Just Rite manufacturing and eliminate these problems
You should go slower, what's the hurry?
Seeing how well the gas unit does, kinda wonder how the older diesel one (749) works. Or even the new gen 758. Kinda wanting to demo one of those tbh.
Do you have the rotation modified? Looks like your chute moves a lot more than mine.
Yes, it moves about 270° now. I have a video showing it in action.
Removing the whole auger assembly helps eliminate the aggravation of the hard to reach nuts, plus accesses the bearings which is also a wear item that should be inspected.
Just picked this same machine in perfect condition . When i found it, i couldn't resist .My 10/30 i broke the gear box, so i went bigger ,probably fix it this summer
eBay offers knock-off paddle kits including the fasteners. The paddle retention fasteners are straight 1/4" shanked and do not have the stepped shank that the OEM fasteners do. They also include additional spacers to be pressed into the paddle holes and eliminate the clearance between the paddle and the fastener shank. This maximizes the threaded protrusion with the fastener and installation is easy. I tried Dow #4 on the stepped shank and found that the fasteners kept popping out during installation. I'm going to buy the kit with the straight shanked fasteners and the additional spacers next time. The cost difference was negligible The needle nosed vice grips, however, are a winner and make the end location installation easy.
This is my model of Toro. I recently experienced in the major snow storm in the Midwest (Jan 2024) the remote chute controller freezing up and locking the chute into one position. To my dismay I had to wait for the maachine to thaw out (unheated garage). Does anyone know a way to prevent freezing up? I would have given anything to have a manual chute controller during that recent blizzard!
I hear ya! Mine just froze up recently as well. Granted, it was -10°F. I just pounded on the chute and kept trying the shifter until it broke free. Perhaps some type of low temp waterproof Grease may help prevent it, but its never really been an insurmountable issue for me.
WD-40 it that should get it unstuck. Also WD your auger blades and chute to prevent sticking prior using machine. And let it sit and dry overnight. If WD doesn't get the chute controller unstuck. Then try a hairdryer or some kind of de-ice spray made to melt ice/snow. If all that doesn't work which it should. Then you may be looking at having it repaired. This is why i didn't go with the QZE model for this very reason and got the 821 R-C instead.
How far will your snow thrower throw that HEAVY snow? Mine doesn’t throw as good as my neighbors 2380 Kubota with a 2822 blower 55 inch .Mine is a John Deere X739 with the yellow 54 inch blower from JD
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That screed is a flame mediation device to stop flames from reaching into the can. Most gas cans don’t come with it though so… meh.
hmm mine leaks , the brown o ring design looks suspect. I don't have that flame mitigation device (you are calling it a filter), I might try to get a hold of one and install it, looks like it would help the brown o ring seal.
I did basically the same thing to my JD 955 w/ 60” snow blower about 12-13 years ago. Except I used 4” wide by 1/4” thick conveyor belt bolted basically the same as you did. Made a huge improvement. Good video brought me back for a few minutes.
How is the impeller mod holding up these days? I have a plastic impeller on my 54 and am not impressed. Planning to convert to the agrimetal impeller at some point, but might attempt this for now if your impeller us still holding up.
The nylon material used to make this impeller is very tough material. Mine seems indestructible so far with the rubber flaps installed.
@rebel390 glad to hear it's holding up. I've been hesitant to drill mine but may give this a go.
Do you have the scraper blade set all the way down. It's scraping really good for a snowblower.
Yes, I'd rather replace wear items than leave 1/4" of snow down. I don't like using salt on concrete around lawns, and our weather here is very unpredictable as far as that skim cut melting or not. If not, now you have ice rinks! Ha! Works well for me for the last 40 years, so I'm sticking to it!😂😂
@@rebel390 thats true. I do the same but with walkbehind blowers. Ive had alot of them. You have to becareful especially on honda blowers the bucket starts scrapping aswell and now youre destroying the bucket. Im not sure what it is about the hondas. Never really had it happen on other machines.
I have been using the molded urethane ones they sell on fleebay. They are red or black in color and solid one piece, not laminated. They seem to last longer and I use mine on concrete and an unpaved driveway. I also remove the center brackets from the shaft and put them back on last. It allows more freedom in getting the end bolts in place. Deep throated vise grips also come in handy. I also drill out the holes so I am not fighting that as well as trying to get a nut on the short thread length.
Did you have the impellar rubber flapper mod in this video? It's doing an amazing job in wet snow. My 54" can't even move 5ft of snow if it's wet. I plan on doing the mod if I can get the same result.
Yes, I do that first thing when I get a 2 stage blower of any kind. Well worth the time!!
@@rebel390 Thanks for confirming. I'm going to get that done this weekend.
@@mission51able post a video of it in action when the snow flies!!
Where did you get the cab for the X 739 ?
I bought the tractor used, with the cab installed.
Are you running brighter head lamps? Also what kind of blinking lights are you using on the rear?
I sold the 304 many years ago, I now have an X739 with cab. I had a large waterproof LED bar mounted right on the bucket, very nice. The rear blinkers were battery powered magnetic mounted units, low cost but worked very well. I think I bought the blinkers at a local Farm and Fleet store.
Just bought one of these hope it’s good
Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. czcams.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.
Thanks for sharing this valuable information.
Don't know if I will get a response on this since this video is so old but I was wondering where you can get snowblowers for the x739 cause I looked long and hard but it doesn't seem like JD is selling them. Couldn't find any 3rd party products either.
Hello, thanks for watching! You may have to search used tractor sales sites. They usually go for $1,000 to $2,000 used. Ouch! Keep up the search man!
@rebel390 Thank you for replying so quickly but I was wondering if you need any additional things to attach the snowblower to the tractor and if there are any specific models of snowblowers I should look for? Just so I have an idea of what to look out for. Thanks
@badwahs2578 yes, you will need the quick attachment unit that has the hydraulic cylinders to operate the front attachments. Also the long front driveshaft if you don't already have one. You may find all these parts used... just search for John Deere 47" snowblower, and X series quick attachment unit. Sometimes the quick attach unit will include the front driveshaft. Not cheap but once it's all set up, it's a nice setup. Good luck!
ok, a mudflap, I was wondering what kinda rubber you used.
Was hoping to see a mod to the pour spout so it can pour at a normal rate instead of just a thin stream.
When you put the impeller kit on, I assume you removed the shute. Did you remove the cables, and then the three flanges that hold the shute down and in place, or did you you just remove the flanges and leave the cables attached? We're getting another dose of 6 to 8" of the heavy wet stuff. With the plastic impeller, my 47" clogs almost immediately, so the flapper mod is going to happen tonight. I have the hardware. Just haven't installed it yet. Thank you for your help on this!
Thanks for the view! I have a 90 degree flex chuck attachment, so I leave the chute on. You'll be able to tell what needs to be done with detaching the chute... it's not too bad. Important part is to get out there and git er done before the sludge starts falling!! Ha! Please let us know how well the impeller blade extensions do for you!!
@@rebel390 Thanks for your fast response! I think I've also got a 90 degree attachment. So you must have gone in through the front I am assuming? I will let you know. Have the tractor in the garage, so it should make it easier.
@James Pooley yes, I went in through the augers and took the scrapes and cuts. Can you video your install and post it? As I should have done!
@@rebel390 That would be good, but I really dont have a god way to record it.
@James Pooley then do like I do and record it poorly! Ha!
How do you find it? Any tips for getting the best out of it?
This is a very old unit. Modern machines are much more maneuverable, but I bought this one used. It's built like a tank with a Honda engine, so it'll never die. I usually run it without the two supplied 40 pound weights to save my back.
@@rebel390 Thanks for the reply, i just picked up an ex rental unit for $300! Figured it beats doing my lawn by hand with an aerator fork 😅
That is so badass. nice job!
Would sure dislike living in town, where would have to worry about blowing snow on my neighbors.
Is that engine at full throttle? It doesn’t sound anywhere near it. You should always run blowers at full throttle.
quit forcing it
Bought a used X570 with 44" Blower. Did an Impeller Hack using Garage Floor Squeegee Material. Can't wait to try it, but January in Maine and ZERO snow where I am so far. Lame.
Great info, thanks!👍🏻
Go slow, man. Just let it eat.
A lot of wasted maneuvering. As you gain experience you’ll probably be able to do the job in half the time.
Just an hour ago I called the Toro dealer I'v had a relationship with for well over 20 years and reserved a 821 R-C Commercial. Planning to pick it up this afternoon. We're supposed to be getting wintery precipitation of some kind and amount that the weather man won't specify tonight. I seriously considered the 812 QZE mainly for the Chute control, I'v regetted spending extra money on electric start before since all my Toro equipment has nearly always started on the first or second pull. As for the Chute control, I know it's a pain going around the handle to move the chute but I'v had convince features that add complexity, stop working at the worst possible time before, so I'll go with the tried and true K.I.S.S method. I also like the bigger fuel tank and longer wearing paddls
I just picked up the 821 R-C as well for the same exact reasons. Less to go wrong, and if you read reviews there are reports of the quick chute adjustment mechanism freezing up on people in the cold.
Just picked up the rc does it come with thicker paddles?
@@nhpowerwashinglawncare922 yes, the "C" stands for Commercial model...which it the only one with the thicker paddles as standard equipment. The "R" is also important because it has a reinforced(stronger/durable) handle and is ergonomically shaped. For 2024, Toro has the 721 RC(212cc engine) and 821 RC(252cc engine). Engine size is the only difference.
Looks like James mentioned it below. Looks like this video is a year ago. I have the same welder and others. Need to get the nozzle closer to the work piece.
Thank you for your video. You showed that it is safe and easy to remove this contraption. When the new gas can arrived, I showed your video to my mother-in-law and while I was looking for a flat head screw driver, she pulled it out with her bare hand in a couple of seconds! :)
I have the same blower. When you put the rubber flaps on the impeller, did you do it from the chute down, or from inside through the auger? I do have a right angle drill, and I have parts together. Putting plastic impeller on these things is a mystery to me. Make no sense at all. Thanks in advance. I enjoy your channel!
Hi James! I did this one from the chute side, removed the chute and used a long drill bit. Being plastic, I probably could have just used a 90 degree drill adapter like you mentioned. Either way, you'll get her done I'm sure. Good luck and thanks for watching!
@@rebel390 Thank you for responding so quickly. As you know, the weather people are going nuts over the pending storm. I thought it might be easier to go down through the chute, but didn't know how much of a pain it is to remove the chute with all the cables attached for turning it. I'll look it over and figure out something. Thanks again!
So how thick was the other with micrometer?
Darn it, I did not measure the thinner paddles. I'm guessing 1/4"?
Nice video, what size is your shed? What size is the door of the shed? I’m getting a X738 next week and i need to get a shed
Thanks for watching! I have a 12'x16' shed. I raised the door opening to 84" because I wanted the low profile magnetic mounted strobe light on the cab roof. Luckily my metal roll-up shed door had enough extra to close the new larger floor gap. I have way too much packed in there, but it was the largest shed allowed on my small city lot. Good choice on the X738, good luck!!
@@rebel390 thanks
I put the extended life paddles and scrapper bar on my 721 and they turned the thrower into a crack catcher
I was thinking that being thicker and stiffer, they crab in every single crack or irregular spot
don't shoot the sweeper
Great video. Yes- the corner bolts are real challenge! Lol.
just saw your video while looking for info on impeller kit. Have to ask, why in the world would you put suitcase weights on the front of the tractor when you already have a huge amount of leveraged weight on the front with the snowblower? Ballast on the back of course, but the front?
Hi, thanks for watching. The front weights are useful when in float mode and in deep snow... they improve steering authority. If you have a tractor monted snowblower with hydraulic downforce and float mode, you already know the plusses and minuses of each mode for specific conditions. I can remove them quickly if conditions do not warrant their use.
Hi, thanks for watching. The front weights are useful when in float mode and in deep snow... they improve steering authority. If you have a tractor monted snowblower with hydraulic downforce and float mode, you already know the plusses and minuses of each mode for specific conditions. I can remove them quickly if conditions do not warrant their use.
@@rebel390 Makes sense. With the snowblower raised and the weights installed, thats a lot of weight on the front axle for a tractor not designed for use with a loader. Nevertheless, thanks for posting the nicely done video. One of the better videos for installing the impeller kit.
Get closer to the metal & go a little slower!!