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Snow Blower Installation on John Deere Tractors

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Winter is just around the corner! With snow in the forecast, it’s time to prep our equipment for the wintry conditions. Expecting flurries this upcoming season? Attach your snow blowers to your John Deere tractor. Let’s first take a look at how to install the snow blower on a John Deere 2 series tractor, which requires a bit more of a step-by-step process than with our 1 series models (you can take a look at the 1 series installation instructions here).

Start Tractor and Turn Wheels One Way

First, start the tractor and turn the wheels all one direction. This will help the rest of your installation process.

Assemble the Drive Shaft

Start with the drive shaft, which connects the coupler on the tractor to the hex end that drives the snow blower. The hex end will have to slide through the hex bearings.

Remove the Cylinders

First, unlock the cylinders and get the U-bolts off. There are quick pins on the back side. Be sure to store the quick pins once you’ve removed them so they’re captured in the off-season (there are storage holes on the front for ease of use!). Then, remove the cylinders and just put them off to the side for a moment.

Install the Arms

Take the arms and get ready to put them on. You’ll note that at the end of each side, there are timing pins; you’ll want to line up the shaft with the arm to ensure that everything stays even.

Install the Cylinders and Locking Rings

Then, you want to put the cylinders back and install the locking rings. Install the quick pins on both sides and ensure they are locked in place. Then, you’ll want to begin installing your snow blower!

You’ll see a V-shape that includes the three points that will connect to your snow blower.

Connect the Snow Blower

Get on the tractor, drive it in, aligning the V-shape triangle from your tractor to the V-shape triangle from the snow blower. Once attached, give everything a good shake just to make sure it’s dropped and locked all the way. Use a locking pin to secure everything in place.

When using a locking pin, try to tighten manually. With the colder temperatures, things will tighten naturally over time, so using a wrench may make removal extremely arduous. 

Hook Up the Hydraulics

Hook up the hydraulics from the loader to the front of the tractor. They are color-coated to help ensure that everything is hooked up and aligned correctly. 

Ready for Snow

And now, your snow blower is attached! Be sure to review the 1 series instructions, too, and stay tuned for snow blower removal in preparation for the spring. If you want assistance with attachments or getting your equipment winter-ready, be sure to reach out to our experts who will be more than happy to share their wealth of knowledge. In the meantime, happy holidays and we look forward to serving you!

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