J.D. E120 Snowblower attachment works very poorly

[spammeblind]

I have a John Deere E120 lawn mower which I've owned for about 4 years with a snowblower attachment. I live in Minnesota and the snowblower isn't able to move much more than about 3" of snow, we are expecting 6" tomorrow. I thought there might be an issue with the belt so I went to the local John Deere dealership and bought a new belt. When installed it hangs very loosely, should it? When engaged it barely holds the pully. Honestly it's useless.

I've spoken with the John Deere dealership and they tell me I've installed it incorrectly. I've watched all the You Tube videos and it seems pretty simple. Is this what I should expect?

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

I have a John Deere E120 lawn mower which I've owned for about 4 years with a snowblower attachment. I live in Minnesota and the snowblower isn't able to move much more than about 3" of snow, we are expecting 6" tomorrow. I thought there might be an issue with the belt so I went to the local John Deere dealership and bought a new belt. When installed it hangs very loosely, should it? When engaged it barely holds the pully. Honestly it's useless.

I've spoken with the John Deere dealership and they tell me I've installed it incorrectly. I've watched all the You Tube videos and it seems pretty simple. Is this what I should expect?

Remember that a dedicated piece of equipment (snowblower) versus an add on (snowblower attachment) almost always works better. See if you can add a bracket to firm it up.

 

[spammeblind]

Remember that a dedicated piece of equipment (snowblower) versus an add on (snowblower attachment) almost always works better. See if you can add a bracket to firm it up.

Remember that a dedicated piece of equipment (snowblower) versus an add on (snowblower attachment) almost always works better. See if you can add a bracket to firm it up.

Sorry, your answer is very vague, add a bracket where?

 

[Kenbu]

Is the new belt looser than the old one, or about the same? If it's the same, I'd check the tensioner pulley and spring. If it's looser, you may need a smaller belt.

If you have a model number, you can search Weingartz or Deere for a parts diagram.

Ken

 

[spammeblind]

Is the new belt looser than the old one, or about the same? If it's the same, I'd check the tensioner pulley and spring. If it's looser, you may need a smaller belt.

If you have a model number, you can search Weingartz or Deere for a parts diagram.

Ken

Where does one find. A shorter belt? The current belt is 60”, I’ve been able to find 48”, which is too short. Can one find a 56” belt? I haven’t been able to find one.

 

[Rivets]

See if this video helps. If it doesn’t post the blower model number off the ID tag.

 

[Kenbu]

Where does one find. A shorter belt? The current belt is 60”, I’ve been able to find 48”, which is too short. Can one find a 56” belt? I haven’t been able to find one.

One place to find different size belts is NapaOnline.com

 

[Rivets]

From personal experience, “DO NOT” use aftermarket belts on JD equipment or accessories. To the OP, please provide us with the tractor and blower model numbers from the ID tags. That way we will be able to see exactly which pieces you have and provide the correct part numbers and possibly manuals.

 

[spammeblind]

Here’s the badge from the mower, I need to dig out the snowblower.

 

[spammeblind]

Here's the badge from the snowblower.