Snowblower JD 47 spins free while disengaged.

   / JD 47 spins free while disengaged. #1  

Caesar321

New member
Joined
Feb 4, 2012
Messages
1
Tractor
John Deere 318
Hello- While operating on pavement 8 inches dry powder snow- my augers stopped spinning while PTO engaged. Pto still functioning. Auger shear pins good, shaft pin as well. Am I in big trouble in gear box? Any help appreciated. Thanks
 
   / JD 47 spins free while disengaged. #2  
Is the impeller still spinning? It sounds like something may have let go in the auger gear box.

Shaft.jpg
 
   / JD 47 spins free while disengaged. #3  
could have just been the chain drive on the back of the blower. look there first,
it's a common repair.
 
   / JD 47 spins free while disengaged. #4  
there are 2 versions of the 47 blower, the old style has a gearcase on the back of the blower (the tractor side)
and the newer quick hitch style have a chain and sprocket drive sytem.
If you have the chain drive, it could be as simple as replacing/repairing the chain. if it's the
gearcase, you may want to unhook the snowblower driveshaft from the tractor, and turn it while
watching to see what turns as you go thru the gearcase on the back of the blower, and then
on into the gearcase in between the augers.
 
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2025 12V Diesel Pump and Hose (A50324)
2025 12V Diesel...
CASE TV370B SKID STEER (A51242)
CASE TV370B SKID...
Wolverine Mini Skid Steer Combination Bucket (A50514)
Wolverine Mini...
UNUSED X-STAR 250 GALLON FUEL TANK (A51243)
UNUSED X-STAR 250...
2012 VOLVO DBL SLEEPER ROAD TRACTOR (A51243)
2012 VOLVO DBL...
2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA SLEEPER (A51222)
2007 FREIGHTLINER...
 
Top