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Author: Geno

Date: 15 Dec 2005 4:11 pm

hi all- I sold a 70 something 10-32 John Deere blower to a friend a couple years ago. I remember there was a large wing-nut type lever on one wheel..how does it dis-ingage so its not pos traction? I know I repaced that with a nut, so he'll need a new one but he can't understand how it is suppose to work? and I don't recall if it did or not. thank you for any info Geno

Author: robmints
Subject: Re: Old 10-32 John Deere blower- how does wheel unlock??

Date: 16 Dec 2005 6:36 pm

Geno wrote:
hi all- I sold a 70 something 10-32 John Deere blower to a friend a couple years ago. I remember there was a large wing-nut type lever on one wheel..how does it dis-ingage so its not pos traction? I know I repaced that with a nut, so he'll need a new one but he can't understand how it is suppose to work? and I don't recall if it did or not. thank you for any info Geno

I always thought you unscrewed them to make it one wheel drive and screwed it in to make it two wheel drive.



http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.HomePageServlet_Alt

Click model search at the top, and type in the model number. Deere has a real good parts lookup. You should be able to get a pretty good idea of what it does from the exploded view.

Author: Majorxlr8n

Date: 17 Dec 2005 12:29 am

Look at part number 9 - thats a differential. There is no loosening of pins or spinners (in this case). It freewheels for turning, but applies power to both wheels when engaged.

Marty

Author: Vangellis

Date: 17 Dec 2005 5:41 am

I posted a similiar question last year. My old JD 726 has the wingnut. I had the differential locked and loosened it to unlock it, but it won't. I believe it was Snow Pro answered my question and said that they will get stuck, but can be "worked out. I never did get mine to loosen up, but don't mind. I prefer the diff locked, but just wanted to try it unlocked. I'll still take suggestions though.
Thanks, Kevin

Author: luvthesnow

Date: 24 Dec 2005 9:09 am

Here is what worked for me on my 826. Loosened the wing nut, and gave the end of the axle a little smack. Gave me the clearance back to get one wheel drive. Things have a way of binding themselves together after awhile, and my unit was "locked" for years. Makes for much easier 180 deg. turns now. Try it.

Merry Christmas.