I bought a CC a few years ago because I live close to a dealer with a service center. It works great but I can see from this video why I made a mistake by not buying a JD. These operations on a CC are very time consuming and labor intensive. I have no complaints on how the tractor performs, but did not realize what I was getting into on the snowblower install.
The lift arm you attached from the blower to the mower deck lift, doesnt that need a special bracket under the mower that provides that hookup? Or does the X500 already have that on it? You're using an X540 which is different than the x500. Yours has a hydraulic lift. The x500 has a pedal lift. Usually there's a bracket with some bearings that is part of the kit that needs to be put under the mower to accept attachments. Can you confirm?
To improve on the handling of the handle for the chute movement, cut off the turning handle and use a cordless drill or even better a usually hardly used, cordless screw driver. An inexpensive way to enjoy the snow blower by motorizing the function.
Haha, everything just about jumped into its place. In reality, each of those steps represents a struggle, some small, some large, against binding parts, belts that don't stretch, L-pins that don't line up, etc. etc.
Very impressive. Once you know the steps, you can be ready to work in about 15 minutes. I just watched the snowblower install from Husqvarna and they had two people screwing around with bolts, washers and ratchets, taking parts off and putting parts on and they started with the mower deck already removed. So it looked like the Husqvarna install would take over an hour. I don't even live where I need this type of snow blowing equipment but if I ever do, I will be getting John Deere.
I bought a CC a few years ago because I live close to a dealer with a service center. It works great but I can see from this video why I made a mistake by not buying a JD. These operations on a CC are very time consuming and labor intensive. I have no complaints on how the tractor performs, but did not realize what I was getting into on the snowblower install.
The lift arm you attached from the blower to the mower deck lift, doesnt that need a special bracket under the mower that provides that hookup? Or does the X500 already have that on it? You're using an X540 which is different than the x500. Yours has a hydraulic lift. The x500 has a pedal lift. Usually there's a bracket with some bearings that is part of the kit that needs to be put under the mower to accept attachments. Can you confirm?
What's the part number for the blower. And does it fit on a x390
To improve on the handling of the handle for the chute movement, cut off the turning handle and use a cordless drill or even better a usually hardly used, cordless screw driver. An inexpensive way to enjoy the snow blower by motorizing the function.
Haha, everything just about jumped into its place. In reality, each of those steps represents a struggle, some small, some large, against binding parts, belts that don't stretch, L-pins that don't line up, etc. etc.
How much do the blowers cost
+Flip Gravity for current pricing, please call us at 715-246-6565.
I want to purchase a JD snowblower for my x530. Is this x540 the same set up? Do I want the 44 or 47 for blower?
Very impressive. Once you know the steps, you can be ready to work in about 15 minutes. I just watched the snowblower install from Husqvarna and they had two people screwing around with bolts, washers and ratchets, taking parts off and putting parts on and they started with the mower deck already removed. So it looked like the Husqvarna install would take over an hour. I don't even live where I need this type of snow blowing equipment but if I ever do, I will be getting John Deere.
You need electric lift kit to raise snowblower, too heavy for foot pedal
Did you have to tie into the hydraulic system? Or does it use the lift system already in place for the mower deck?
I have x500 and just bought two stage 47" snow thrower with quick hitch, I can lift with foot pedal but is not running, any suggestion?
+Lukasz Bandola Is the PTO engaging?
What is the part number for this blower?
tips for why my blower only lifts 1-2 inches off the ground in front?
For the x534 would you have to disable the zero turn too?
Could you guys make a video on how to install a blower on a STX 38
+Caleb Ness We currently do not have any STX 38 models with snow throwers in stock. Thank You for the suggestion though!