snowblower birds and bees

[jam2004]

I cannot, for the life of me, get the male and female cnx of snowblower and drive line to stay attached. The manual says to introduce them...then push male all the way in. I've done this, but the female doesn't seem to be able to take it all the way. The male is not going or staying all the way in because it slides out as soon as I raise the quick hitch. Please tell me what I'm doing wrong. Thanks.

 

[KubotaSam]

If I understand what is happening, the distance between the pto of the tractor and the input of the blower is getting longer as you lift the blower so the shaft slides out. If this is used you may need a different length pto shaft. On my tractor I had the opposite problem the distance between the pto and blower got much shorter as I raised the blower. I fixed mine by relocating the pins on the blower that the 3 point arms connect to.

 

[jam2004]

If I understand what is happening, the distance between the pto of the tractor and the input of the blower is getting longer as you lift the blower so the shaft slides out. If this is used you may need a different length pto shaft. On my tractor I had the opposite problem the distance between the pto and blower got much shorter as I raised the blower. I fixed mine by relocating the pins on the blower that the 3 point arms connect to.

It actually worked fine the last year (first year I owned it). It didn't snow much, and I didn't get much practice. But this year it goes on with about 1/4 to 1/2" of the snowblower piece visible. Nothing ever really "clicks" into place like it does when I hook up my MMM.

 

[3Bladz]

Are you using a quick hitch? That could be moving the blower back further than before.

 

[dirtworksequip]

What type of locking collar is on it? Maybe the collar isn't going far enough to lock onto the shaft,because the lock isn't released.

Sincerely, Dirt

 

[jam2004]

What type of locking collar is on it? Maybe the collar isn't going far enough to lock onto the shaft,because the lock isn't released.

Sincerely, Dirt

I am using a quick hitch. I was thinking it was the collar too. Here are a couple of pics.

 

[jam2004]

I keep the snowblower on a dolly to help guide it on to the drive shaft.

 

[dirtworksequip]

From the looks of the pic,(but hard to tell) the shaft needs to be taken off from one end or the other. Is where it is seperated now, the middle of the shaft? Is there a collar on one end of the shaft? What I am trying to say is take one end off and then slide it together where it is seperated now. Then hook up the end that is loose. If that makes any sense???

Sincerely, Dirt

 

[jam2004]

From the looks of the pic,(but hard to tell) the shaft needs to be taken off from one end or the other. Is where it is seperated now, the middle of the shaft? Is there a collar on one end of the shaft? What I am trying to say is take one end off and then slide it together where it is seperated now. Then hook up the end that is loose. If that makes any sense???

Sincerely, Dirt

How does the shaft come off? That is, how does the collar get removed?

 

[kevinj]

I am using a quick hitch. I was thinking it was the collar too. Here are a couple of pics.

I do not have a clear picture of the problem at hand. Your pics do not show a problem.

I think you need to remove the hitch and get the manual out. Read the section about setting the shaft in the carrier bearings. You either have the wrong front shafts or the shaft in the carrier bearings is too far back. Also I see that you are installing with shaft separated, you should disconnect from the intermediate shaft and assemble it before mounting the blower.

I assume the shaft under the tractor is too far onto the intermediate shaft. I am of course assuming that you have the hitch mounted correctly and the blower secured properly to the hitch. Your pic shows the blower not properly attached.

 

[kevinj]

How does the shaft come off? That is, how does the collar get removed?

Dude.......the shaft for the blower works just the same as the mower shaft only you hook it to the intemediate shaft on the hitch. Same pull collars to remove it as at the transmission.

 

[dirtworksequip]

Jay,look at your pictures. The shaft that is connected to the tractor needs to come off and be slid back onto the shaft that is still connected to the blower. The piece that is still connected to the tractor should have a locking collar on it. Grab the collar and slide it towards you. This should unlock it and you should be able to pull the shaft loose. The collar will stay with the piece you are removing. After you have it off, slide it onto the shaft that is connected to the blower. Now hook up the quick hitch and slide the shaft with the collor back onto where you removed it. It should click into place. Hope that helps.

What your problem is...............when you removed the blower you did not unlock the collar and the shaft seperated. You need to unlock the collar and put the two pieces back together before you install the blower.

Sincerely, Dirt

 

[jam2004]

Jay,look at your pictures. The shaft that is connected to the tractor needs to come off and be slid back onto the shaft that is still connected to the blower. The piece that is still connected to the tractor should have a locking collar on it. Grab the collar and slide it towards you. This should unlock it and you should be able to pull the shaft loose. The collar will stay with the piece you are removing. After you have it off, slide it onto the shaft that is connected to the blower. Now hook up the quick hitch and slide the shaft with the collor back onto where you removed it. It should click into place. Hope that helps.

What your problem is...............when you removed the blower you did not unlock the collar and the shaft seperated. You need to unlock the collar and put the two pieces back together before you install the blower.

Sincerely, Dirt

Dirt,

I think you nailed it. Will try tomorrow AM. Thanks everyone.

jam

 

[dirtworksequip]

Jay, when you finish with the blower this year.................just remember to take the collar loose on the tractor end and leave the whole pto shaft with the blower. Good luck and I hope it works out okay.

Sincerely, Dirt

 

[KubotaSam]

Now I am really confused. When I first responed to the post I assumed it was a rear mount 3 point hitch blower like I have. Now the talk of intermediate shafts and carrier bearings gets me to think I was wrong and the blower is on the front. However it was mentioned at some point in time the blower was mounted to a quick hitch. Maybe the problem has been solved but I would like to know if the snow blower is on the front or the rear of the tractor.

 

[dirtworksequip]

kubotasam, my first thoughts from the discription was a rear mounted blower,but from the pics it changed my mind to thinking it is a front mounted blower on a front quick hitch.

Sincerely, Dirt

 

[kevinj]

kubotasam, my first thoughts from the discription was a rear mounted blower,but from the pics it changed my mind to thinking it is a front mounted blower on a front quick hitch.

Sincerely, Dirt

The pic clearly shows the front mount quick hitch. I just happen to have owned a couple of BX machines and recognize the hitch.

 

[Botabill]

Hey... Am I the only one who see the ****** inuendos here? When tractor addiction reaches that level perhaps professional help is in order for me.

 

[dirtworksequip]

Botabill, yes you need help...............but don't we all!

Sincerely, Dirt

 

[Max2310]

I didn't want to say anything but you guys just did!

I must also be a candidat for help...