I did not take video of it but I closed the gap at the bottom of the wear plate with the flapper mod. So the tolerances are tight for the auger around the wear plate.
I'm familiar with the LX255. It uses the same attachment parts as the GT225 with the lever lift and manual lift kit. Check the JD parts site and you should see the implement diagram of the parts you need.
I just bought one of there used. I modified it with and electric chute. This summer i'll completely rebuild it because the bucket is pretty beaten up and the darn thing can't throw furter than 6'. I'l probably overdrive it a bit to get more distance. your video was petty interesting.
@@Bassguitarist1985 my 37 snowblower auger is stuck in the engage position.even with the control arm in the disengaged position at the steering wheel.do you have any suggestions I could fix myself?diy?
@@Bassguitarist1985 it's a manual at the steering wheel.i think I got it. I took the clutch bar nuts bolts off and the belt flywheel off at the motor and cleaned up a bit( I think it was jacked up maybe a rock) I sheared a bolt at the auger I guess last time I ran it..put that belt wheel back on at the motor and I got the augerto stop spinning.now I think just have to do a better job on the springs there at the belt wheel bar.slack spring adjustment.not sure the real names but that's the idea.i m gonna work on that tommorow.it freed up finally
@@mindfk394k yeah not much experience with the manual lever but it is all spring adjustments. Be sure to use a grade 2 shear bolt or whatever is recommended. I cant tell you how many people put glregular grade 5 or 8 bolts for shear bolts and DESTROY their machine. Those bolts are meant to break for a reason.
If you want to make a huge improvement in handling wet snow (like we have often in Nov-Dec. here downstream of Lake Erie)- add another "Paddle" between each stock paddle. I was low on steel stock, so I just made tabs to take 4 layers of semi mud flaps bolted on, I also extended the stock paddles with steel welded on. I was on yt and noticed the later Simplicitys had 4 paddles instead of 2. Hmm. My old Broadmoor is a beast now, what I think happens is the chute is kept flowing steadier by having 4 slugs of snow going through instead of 2. Mike
Very cool mod! Do you have a video of it? Yeah heavy wet snow any single stage is going to struggle. I have an ariens 30" dual stage for those storms, but i do love the tractor mounted blower alot. Recently CT has not seen many heavy storms, just a ton of rain and then super dry cold.
I have done a lot of snow blower repair on smaller blowers. Where maximum strength is not required, I use stainless steel fasteners. If you are concerned about strength, use anodize steel fasteners.
thank you for the advice. i got the oem hardware, not sure what alloy they are. I'll remember your advice when i eventually change out the hardware in the future.
Do you know how to disengage the snowblower auger it's stuck in the engaged position.even with the engaged control arm in the off position at the steering wheel.stuck clutch snowblower?
Lauren Roberts my set screws were 1/4-20 3/8 coarse thread different bearing manufacture may use different sizes. Can be bought at NAPA for .34 a piece.
I have one of these 42 inch John Deere snowblower attachments with everything you need to hook it up to a GT series tractor. It is currently taken apart for cleaning, but everything is there and works. If anybody is interested in it let me know. Comes with the original manual tire chains and wheel weights.
I ordered it from greenpartsstore.com, but if you look up the diagram for the blower, you will see it. It was added on the later serial number ranges. Makes sense since the center of the bell housing has the most turbulance and wear from the paddle. Dont know the part# off hand but its on there!
xboxer1985 I was able to buy one and will get here in a couple days. Did you use the screws for the scraper bar on the bottom two holes or did you have to use longer ones??
The reason you needed to grind off that part, is that the bearing "cradles" should be mounted with carriage bolts - not hex bolts. Notice the cradles have square holes :-)
Thank you! Ya know what, I didnt think about that till you told me! Cheers! I'll know for next time. The grinding part didnt compromise the strength of the part thankfully.
@@Bassguitarist1985 Nice restoration :-) If you ever need more throwing length - just install a smaller belt pulley on the auger shaft. You will also need to reduce belt length to accomodate the new pulley size. Remember to always be at idle speed + make sure no snow is stuck in the auger before engaging it, or else you will put a lot of strain on the drive drain. The auger is heavy, and there is a lot of mass that moves from stand still to fast spinning in a short time! I have a chain drive on mine, and reducing the size of the auger shaft sprocket from a 40 tooth to a 34 tooth seriously increased throw length! Mine went from barely clearing snow off the side of the blower, to throwing 12+ feet :-)
Can you make a video showing the mounting of the snow thrower? On my tractor(lx277AWS), I don't see any mounting pins in the rear to attach this thrower.
+davidsherri The pins don't come on the tractor from the factory. It should come with the installation parts kit for the snowblower that you have. The rear pins are part# M126571 for the spacers and the cap screw is part# 19M7331 which the size is a M12 X 65. You need two of each. Is that what you are referring to?
John. I am currently rebuilding mine as we speak. Auger came out day before yesterday. Sanding and ordering parts now. If you want to collaborate, misery loves company, PM me and we can go from there.
No, sorry, but to remove it just need to loosen the set screws on the two locking collars, then remove the large pulley from the axle held in by locking bolts, and the axle should slide across and out. the auger is HEAVY so be careful. Sorry just seeing this comment now.
Also if it's not too late to do you good thing to know is that the bearing collars are eccentric. At first glance collar looks like it uses 2 set screws. It doesnt. The other hole is used to lock the inner race of bearing to shaft. Collar needs to tighten in the direction of shaft rotation. Use a drift pin(punch) to tighten collar then tighten set screw.
Duane Magee no issues with that yet, but i will say that the long belt wears quickly because of it twisting and bending through the pulleys. Best advice I can say is do not over tighten the tensioner for the drive belt. I will be picking up a spare one for this winter
Duane Magee hey bud, are you running into the same issue i did? The more shallow bearing bracket goes on the inside, and the deeper one on the outside. Mine was bent so when i straightend it i overshot it too narrow in.
I prolly spent about $100 on nuts n bolts ,New bearings and a wear plate witch is new since I never had a plate on there . I have a chain linked sprocket instead of the belt that u have . Last thing I need is the rubber for the flaps but now I was stuck on how the bearings n housing go back on ..there isn't much video's out there on that step ...your video's have been really helpful so far
Duane Magee glad i was able to help. Im about to put it on the machine for this year in the next few days. Ill post a video sometime this weekend. Let me know if you need any specific shots. Someone asked awhile ago a video how to mount it to the tractor.
I got mine already mounted i havnt got any snow yet where i live in Northern Michigan but if you could do a close up on the sides and front of the Auger that would be great ...thanks ..im sure I will get it . I just got to sit in front of snowthrower and study it ..i also baught a 4in actuator kit for the shoot to go up and down from a guy that builds kits in Maine
Thanks. I have the same thrower on a GX335. I bought both used, and I'm not sure what belt it on it, but its looking rough. The PN I thought it was either M131766 or M72112. Now I'm more confused
LOOING FOR A INSTALLATION MANUAL ALONG WITH PARTS NEEDED TO INSTALL A BLOWER ON A LX255
I'm familiar with the LX255. It uses the same attachment parts as the GT225 with the lever lift and manual lift kit. Check the JD parts site and you should see the implement diagram of the parts you need.
I just bought one of there used. I modified it with and electric chute. This summer i'll completely rebuild it because the bucket is pretty beaten up and the darn thing can't throw furter than 6'. I'l probably overdrive it a bit to get more distance. your video was petty interesting.
ProbeGT2 thank you. Glad it helped you. I love the performance of the blower. For a Single Stage its pretty impressive
@@Bassguitarist1985 my 37 snowblower auger is stuck in the engage position.even with the control arm in the disengaged position at the steering wheel.do you have any suggestions I could fix myself?diy?
@@mindfk394k you have the electric PTO clutch?
@@Bassguitarist1985 it's a manual at the steering wheel.i think I got it. I took the clutch bar nuts bolts off and the belt flywheel off at the motor and cleaned up a bit( I think it was jacked up maybe a rock) I sheared a bolt at the auger I guess last time I ran it..put that belt wheel back on at the motor and I got the augerto stop spinning.now I think just have to do a better job on the springs there at the belt wheel bar.slack spring adjustment.not sure the real names but that's the idea.i m gonna work on that tommorow.it freed up finally
@@mindfk394k yeah not much experience with the manual lever but it is all spring adjustments. Be sure to use a grade 2 shear bolt or whatever is recommended. I cant tell you how many people put glregular grade 5 or 8 bolts for shear bolts and DESTROY their machine. Those bolts are meant to break for a reason.
If you want to make a huge improvement in handling wet snow (like we have often in Nov-Dec. here downstream of Lake Erie)- add another "Paddle" between each stock paddle.
I was low on steel stock, so I just made tabs to take 4 layers of semi mud flaps bolted on, I also extended the stock paddles with steel welded on.
I was on yt and noticed the later Simplicitys had 4 paddles instead of 2. Hmm.
My old Broadmoor is a beast now, what I think happens is the chute is kept flowing steadier by having 4 slugs of snow going through instead of 2. Mike
Very cool mod! Do you have a video of it? Yeah heavy wet snow any single stage is going to struggle. I have an ariens 30" dual stage for those storms, but i do love the tractor mounted blower alot. Recently CT has not seen many heavy storms, just a ton of rain and then super dry cold.
@@Bassguitarist1985 I just did it so I don't have a vid. Yeah, a tractor mounted blower is the cat's meow.
Is there a video of how to install this on the mower?
No but I'll keep that as a video to do in the future!
Wow, you did a lot of work there! Great Job!
I have done a lot of snow blower repair on smaller blowers. Where maximum strength is not required, I use stainless steel fasteners. If you are concerned about strength, use anodize steel fasteners.
thank you for the advice. i got the oem hardware, not sure what alloy they are. I'll remember your advice when i eventually change out the hardware in the future.
Do you know how to disengage the snowblower auger it's stuck in the engaged position.even with the engaged control arm in the off position at the steering wheel.stuck clutch snowblower?
Lauren Roberts my set screws were 1/4-20 3/8 coarse thread different bearing manufacture may use different sizes. Can be bought at NAPA for .34 a piece.
I have one of these 42 inch John Deere snowblower attachments with everything you need to hook it up to a GT series tractor. It is currently taken apart for cleaning, but everything is there and works. If anybody is interested in it let me know. Comes with the original manual tire chains and wheel weights.
Will it fit a 335 john deere and how much do you want for it?
Ainsworth Fire Department Are you in NH?
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Ainsworth Fire Department $750
Great video I have one too
they work great! but expensive to rebuild! The pulleys and belts from John deere are MAD MONEY!
Nicely done. Where did you get the wear plate behind the auger? I wondered what was secured by the bolt and hole behind the auger, now I know!
I ordered it from greenpartsstore.com, but if you look up the diagram for the blower, you will see it. It was added on the later serial number ranges. Makes sense since the center of the bell housing has the most turbulance and wear from the paddle. Dont know the part# off hand but its on there!
xboxer1985 I was able to buy one and will get here in a couple days. Did you use the screws for the scraper bar on the bottom two holes or did you have to use longer ones??
Had to use longer screws. Its a different part#
The reason you needed to grind off that part, is that the bearing "cradles" should be mounted with carriage bolts - not hex bolts. Notice the cradles have square holes :-)
Thank you! Ya know what, I didnt think about that till you told me! Cheers! I'll know for next time. The grinding part didnt compromise the strength of the part thankfully.
@@Bassguitarist1985 Nice restoration :-)
If you ever need more throwing length - just install a smaller belt pulley on the auger shaft.
You will also need to reduce belt length to accomodate the new pulley size.
Remember to always be at idle speed + make sure no snow is stuck in the auger before engaging it, or else you will put a lot of strain on the drive drain.
The auger is heavy, and there is a lot of mass that moves from stand still to fast spinning in a short time!
I have a chain drive on mine, and reducing the size of the auger shaft sprocket from a 40 tooth to a 34 tooth seriously increased throw length!
Mine went from barely clearing snow off the side of the blower, to throwing 12+ feet :-)
@@skjalglandsem7440 i just posted a new video, it throws it a good 30+ feet already! With the right snow it would def throw it farther!
@@skjalglandsem7440 the other thing is i disabled my RIO switch, so once i engage the PTO, it stays spinning till I'm done.
Can you make a video showing the mounting of the snow thrower? On my tractor(lx277AWS), I don't see any mounting pins in the rear to attach this thrower.
+davidsherri The pins don't come on the tractor from the factory. It should come with the installation parts kit for the snowblower that you have. The rear pins are part# M126571 for the spacers and the cap screw is part# 19M7331 which the size is a M12 X 65. You need two of each. Is that what you are referring to?
+xboxer1985 thank you! Got them ordered!
What paint did you use? It came out great !
It was a krylon yellow. Though found out later they had a farm equipment john deere yellow available. Holding up great so far!
Do you have a video that shows how to remove auger? I am working on this exact same unit, and do not know how to remove auger- thanks
John. I am currently rebuilding mine as we speak. Auger came out day before yesterday. Sanding and ordering parts now. If you want to collaborate, misery loves company, PM me and we can go from there.
No, sorry, but to remove it just need to loosen the set screws on the two locking collars, then remove the large pulley from the axle held in by locking bolts, and the axle should slide across and out. the auger is HEAVY so be careful. Sorry just seeing this comment now.
Also if it's not too late to do you good thing to know is that the bearing collars are eccentric. At first glance collar looks like it uses 2 set screws. It doesnt. The other hole is used to lock the inner race of bearing to shaft. Collar needs to tighten in the direction of shaft rotation. Use a drift pin(punch) to tighten collar then tighten set screw.
Torque spec for set screws is when allen wrench attains a 1/4 twist on 1 end. Lol
John Laatsch, how is your project coming?
How did you find the wear plate for the middle of housing ?
Duane Magee john deere parts website
Did you Sand blast it yourself ..or how did you get all the rust off ..im trying to do this myself on my snow attachment
Duane Magee coarse grinding disc in a drill, and a lot of patience!! Sandblasting would have made the job WAY faster though!!
Do you have or had any issues with the auger belt braking ?
Duane Magee which belt? The long one from PTO to input pulley, or 2ndary belt from auger pullet to input shaft?
The long belt from the blower attachment to the tractor
Duane Magee no issues with that yet, but i will say that the long belt wears quickly because of it twisting and bending through the pulleys. Best advice I can say is do not over tighten the tensioner for the drive belt. I will be picking up a spare one for this winter
Looks good. :)
could you make a flapper kit for my blower?
its real easy. just buy the baler belting, cut the right size for the middle section. drill some holes in it and mount with some bolts, nuts, washers.
Ill give it a try
I did the same thing as you .I replaced the bearings and now I'm not sure how to reinstall the Auger bearings back on..any advice?
Duane Magee hey bud, are you running into the same issue i did? The more shallow bearing bracket goes on the inside, and the deeper one on the outside. Mine was bent so when i straightend it i overshot it too narrow in.
I prolly spent about $100 on nuts n bolts ,New bearings and a wear plate witch is new since I never had a plate on there . I have a chain linked sprocket instead of the belt that u have . Last thing I need is the rubber for the flaps but now I was stuck on how the bearings n housing go back on ..there isn't much video's out there on that step ...your video's have been really helpful so far
Duane Magee glad i was able to help. Im about to put it on the machine for this year in the next few days. Ill post a video sometime this weekend. Let me know if you need any specific shots. Someone asked awhile ago a video how to mount it to the tractor.
Duane Magee and thata how much i spent, parts, bearings bolta, nuts, and a few cans of yellow spray can Rust-Oleum
I got mine already mounted i havnt got any snow yet where i live in Northern Michigan but if you could do a close up on the sides and front of the Auger that would be great ...thanks ..im sure I will get it . I just got to sit in front of snowthrower and study it ..i also baught a 4in actuator kit for the shoot to go up and down from a guy that builds kits in Maine
actually how do I get to video one and two? thanks
Its on my channel. The auger is held in by two locking collars and the big pulley. Remove the shatter pin and the axle should slide out of the auger
What was the belt PN?
Which one? PTO to input pulley? Or the output shaft to the auger, the short one
Main drive belt, the heavy duty one is PN# M152791. And the auger drive belt, the short one is part# M125661
Thanks. I have the same thrower on a GX335. I bought both used, and I'm not sure what belt it on it, but its looking rough. The PN I thought it was either M131766 or M72112. Now I'm more confused
@@kyleselman8557 have to check the serial number, slightly different part numbers
Where do I check it against? SN - M03252X243340
You ever watch utube channel Tayrl Fixes All .he has a lot of videos that I watch when I need help and he has funny skit videos
yup. i'm subbed to him! Hilarious dude!
Could you tell me how you removed the auger? I have unbolted both sides but does not look like I can remove it?
There is another locking collar on the belt side you need to remove. If you look at my other videos i think i show it