I don't see how it would be overkill up north... Could be that the blower is pushing a bit too hard with the down force (as mentioned) or maybe you need a set of front wheel weights?
Blower /Steering Issue
:snowing:New x534 with 47 inch blower and hydraulic lift/lower, used it for the first time last night. Worked great but I think the down force needs adjustment. When you turn while under load the front wheels slip. Is this normal or do I require some fine adjustment to lifting mechanism. Snow was only 2" deep but wet and slushy.(had to get out I've been waiting to try for a long time neighbor thought it was overkill) Any advice??:thanku:
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Yes, could probably use an adjustment. How high does the blower lift off the ground? If it is only a few inches then it might be adjusted to much on the low side. Sometimes, while making a turn you will have to lift up the blower slightly to take pressure off the front end so it will turn.
:ditto::ditto: Lift up the blower slightly :fing32:Yes, could probably use an adjustment. How high does the blower lift off the ground? If it is only a few inches then it might be adjusted to much on the low side. Sometimes, while making a turn you will have to lift up the blower slightly to take pressure off the front end so it will turn.
That's the draw back that I found on the electric (actuator) lift form John Deere, you don't get a "float mode".
Put less down pressure on the blower. :fing32:
Put less down pressure on the blower. :fing32:
There is a slot (as opposed to a hole) where the front linkage attaches. It would seem that if you have the pin that connects the linkage to the front bracket positioned in the center of the slot, you would have a small amount of travel, both up and down, where only the weight of the blower was causing pressure. It is similar to the float mode on my JP electric sleeve hitch.
I also readily admit that while I have installed this unit on my x500, I have not yet used it in snow.
I also readily admit that while I have installed this unit on my x500, I have not yet used it in snow.
There is a slot (as opposed to a hole) where the front linkage attaches. It would seem that if you have the pin that connects the linkage to the front bracket positioned in the center of the slot, you would have a small amount of travel, both up and down, where only the weight of the blower was causing pressure. It is similar to the float mode on my JP electric sleeve hitch.
I also readily admit that while I have installed this unit on my x500, I have not yet used it in snow.
You right about the slot, but compare to the original slot made on both end of the linkage on the original mechanism, it's not enough IMO.
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:thanku: to all for the advice.Based on all your input i went out to the garage and had a look, this am.The dealer did the blower install. (first deck removal/service and blower install included in price) The lift on the 534 is hydraulic ( no electric actuator) using the lift mechanism from the deck that is attached to the blower through a linkage arm.
as tharrison said Originally Posted by tharrison View Post
There is a slot (as opposed to a hole) where the front linkage attaches. It would seem that if you have the pin that connects the linkage to the front bracket positioned in the center of the slot, you would have a small amount of travel, both up and down, where only the weight of the blower was causing pressure. It is similar to the float mode on my JP electric sleeve hitch.
The linkage rod is threaded at both ends, so it is adjustable. It appears that mine is adjusted to float as when the blower is down the linkage is loose and has the full length of the slot for travel. So I might adjust to take the float out just slightly to put more weight on the front. I have also seen some threads that I could use the mower deck height to make adjustments also.
Any opinions? Thanks again in advance your suggestions have been very helpful and get the wheels turning.:trink39:
Also I know everyone whats pics on mtf so how do you post pics and schematics and also where do you guys find all this stuff!!!!!:congrats::thThumbsU
as tharrison said Originally Posted by tharrison View Post
There is a slot (as opposed to a hole) where the front linkage attaches. It would seem that if you have the pin that connects the linkage to the front bracket positioned in the center of the slot, you would have a small amount of travel, both up and down, where only the weight of the blower was causing pressure. It is similar to the float mode on my JP electric sleeve hitch.
The linkage rod is threaded at both ends, so it is adjustable. It appears that mine is adjusted to float as when the blower is down the linkage is loose and has the full length of the slot for travel. So I might adjust to take the float out just slightly to put more weight on the front. I have also seen some threads that I could use the mower deck height to make adjustments also.
Any opinions? Thanks again in advance your suggestions have been very helpful and get the wheels turning.:trink39:
Also I know everyone whats pics on mtf so how do you post pics and schematics and also where do you guys find all this stuff!!!!!:congrats::thThumbsU
I don't know why I was thinking you had an electric lift. :sorry1: :banghead3:thanku: to all for the advice.Based on all your input i went out to the garage and had a look, this am.The dealer did the blower install. (first deck removal/service and blower install included in price) The lift on the 534 is hydraulic ( no electric actuator) using the lift mechanism from the deck that is attached to the blower through a linkage arm.
Don't sweat it. If I knew half of what you do I wouldn't half to ask for help in the first place. :trink39:I don't know why I was thinking you had an electric lift. :sorry1: :banghead3
:trink39: :fing32:Don't sweat it. If I knew half of what you do I wouldn't half to ask for help in the first place. :trink39:
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