Kubota BX23s Breaks from BBQ Wheels Part 3

[@jasonkosmal1125]

Running over the neighbors bbq.....priceless

[@RossOnTheLand]

Yup 😛 I'm sure I screwed it up good too.

[@GPOutdoors]

Sneaky little wheel. LOL!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Yup sure is :) thanks Gord

[@chriselliott2364]

Thank goodness for shear pins and slip clutches!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Absolutely! I am grateful for them for sure! Have a good weekend

[@watershedoverlook]

Nice diagnosing process...seems like you're on the scent! I suppose if there's a takeaway, it's "Step 1: Remove the snow (aka hidden debris) from the blower" 😉🤣👍 Good stuff Ross.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Yes exactly. Would have saved me another pin :) thanks Chris.

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Note to self; don’t snowblow a BBQ wheel 😉, but seriously I think you do have a wobble on the main shaft, if you look at the video @21:34 the shaft on the left wobbles but not the shaft on the QConnect 🤷🏼‍♂️, like said it might be a bearing loose. Good luck and have a great weekend 🙋🏼‍♂️🙂👍🏻

[@RossOnTheLand]

Good idea not to hit BBQ wheels.. I think you are right. Something is a bit off with the KConnect.

[@roadglide1142]

Usually it’s always something simple & stupid. Glad you got it fixed . 👍

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hey! That me! haha. Thanks for watching and ya at least I'm closer to figuring out the vibration. Glad it's not the blower.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

🚧🚧Houston we have a problem 🚧🚧 This is Houston, We are sending Ross to fixe your problem Right Now 🚧🚧 Ho Boy, that will break it for Sure 🥴Nice find about the vibration coming from the Hydro Cylinder 👌🧐👍 Have a great week end Ross Cheers 👍👍😇😇👌👌🍻🍻

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thank you David! Yup avoid BBQ wheels! That's the plan from now on :)

[@pachydermhomestead]

What is amazing is that the only part of the barbecue buried in the snow you found was the wheel. I guess the blower was able handle the rest. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RossOnTheLand]

Haha! Well of course! No one likes eating the wheels 🤮 haha. Thanks 👍 have a great day.

[@k6outdoors]

Never good to have something break on you but it's always great when you get it working again! Good stuff man!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thanks! I'm still waiting for the bearings to fix the blower properly but learning and fixing stuff is awesome. Have a great week.

[@k6outdoors]

@@RossOnTheLand you've gotta do what you've gotta do to get the job done! You have s good week as well

[@bobpurs]

Glad you figured it out. Done that before and said to myself “why didn’t I clean out the blower before I tried it again and broke another pin”. 🤷‍♂️ Think you might be right Ross and have a bearing getting a little wore. Hav es good weekend. Finally getting some seat time here also. Another storm for Sunday headed our way . Have a good weekend 👍✊

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thanks Bob! Yup good advice for sure. I'll definitely check fully next time. Have a great weekend.

[@jjacres129]

I kept breaking mine as well I found a set screw was loose on the connection to the beater shaft I took it out put and one in and lock tightened it and good to go now

[@RossOnTheLand]

Well if I can keep from breaking them so quickly, I might put lock tite on it haha. Thanks and have a good weekend.

[@jjacres129]

@@RossOnTheLand I don’t put lock tight on the seer bolt I had a set screw on one of the plates the bolt holds together it’s a keyed shaft with that connection piece and it has a set screw to hold it up to the other connection plate you put together with the sheer bolt I would melt the snow out of it so there isn’t any ice at all between them and get it together I hope that helps

[@RossOnTheLand]

Oh! Ok that makes sense. Have a great weekend

[@bobpurs]

@@jjacres129 Howdy Sir. How’s things in the U.P.? Hope all is good

[@jjacres129]

@@bobpurs hi oh it’s snowing and blowing right now

[@davidmartin7660]

From here it sounds like you have a bearing that is going once it is under load. Might be a universal or one of the blower bearings. Get it cleaned out and free of snow and check for play. Good luck, those driveway repairs in the cold just suck, get warm.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thanks David. Sure seems like that for sure. I know it's not on the blower as I can replicate it without the blower attached so that good, but you are probably right about it being a bearing in the KConnect. I'll check it out in the spring. It was easier working on the driveway as the shop floor was too wet to lay on. :) But yes, still cold. Have a good weekend.

[@mowler8042]

Nice video, bbq wheel huh I always check my machines for fishing line, string, wire that can be a real headache

[@RossOnTheLand]

Yup usually get a few odd things now and then, but never a wheel. :)

[@JelenOutDoors]

It's great that shear pins protect the auger and impeller in case you get a barbecue wheel lodged inside. It's the Mysterious chatter. If it's bearings I would expect something to break before you get around to fixing it in the springtime if you continue to use the snowblower. You are on the right path to figuring out the issue. If you detach all components then reinstall and test them one at a time it might be easier to determine the faulty part. Good luck and enjoy the rest of the weekend Ross!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Why do you have to be so sensible Paul! Jeez... I just want to blow snow! I don't want to take things apart again... I'm sure it's something to do in the KConnect. So I'll ignore it until it fixes itself, or.... Breaks more :) how bad can it get?... Please don't answer that. Haha.

[@JelenOutDoors]

@@RossOnTheLand Lol 😂

[@twinbrookacres]

You had some nice souvenirs from your neighbors yard. That's why I walk where I'll be plowing in the fall, before I start plowing. It is hard to tell in the video, but it looked like you had some wobble in the drive shaft (the drive shaft you removed). I could see a bit of the drive shaft in a couple of shots. Perhaps something got bent when your first shear pin broke.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Ya I'm definitely thinking that's it. The shaft is wobbling for sure.

[@billybobwcp]

Hey Ross, I'm no mechanic, but in the video when you removed the plate. the shaft (spinning under the tractor) was shaking quite a bit and there was a slight grinding noise as well, maybe something close by was rubbing. Glad you were able to clear he debris and finish the driveway.

[@RossOnTheLand]

You may not be a mechanic, but you are spot on! Under that exact spot are two bearings that are broken, and I'm waiting on replacements! Good catch.

[@cascaderetriever7618]

Great video! I keep breaking 2nd stage shear bolts on my old blower. Also be careful getting close to the PTO driven parts. A slip on ice, causing a foot to get into blower will be devastating.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Ya that sucks to keep breaking them. Thank you, have an awesome weekend

[@mikeheilman2560]

Ross, I don't care about the grill but what about the ribs that were on it. Sure glad you got it back working again. Have a great weekend and stay warm.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Now you are playing dirty Mike! Got me wanting ribs now! Haha. Can't wait for BBQ season on 3 wheels!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Man that thing really blows the snow.😮

[@RossOnTheLand]

I'm so happy with how well it throws the snow! So satisfying seeing it shoot across the property.

[@bj.roberts6410]

Way to go Ross. U fingered It ou... looks expensive to replace...so much easier if it just breaks.. still expensive.... good videos man. 👍

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thanks BJ, ya simple plan going forward is.. don't hit stuff!! :) That would be even less expensive.

[@AkDadStuff]

Heyhey Ross I wonder if there is a carrier bearing that is going bad. I had that happen to a small SUV we had and that is what it was. Fairly easy fix it was. Take care

[@RossOnTheLand]

That's a very good possibility, I'm sure it's something like that along the driveline. I am glad it's not the tractor or the blower at least. Have a good weekend

[@GardenTractorBoy]

That is incredble how it managed to eat the BBQ wheel. It looks like a vibration is causing the chatter which I would think is not normal and likely lead to bearing problems assuming it is not a bad bearing causing the vibration. If it is not a bearing I wonder if the auger or impeller is bent slightly putting it out of balance

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hello, I know it's not the blower because I can replicate the issue when the blower is disconnected, so it's definitely in the KConnect so I assume it's a bearing or pto shaft

[@davidradzik2797]

Similar to picking up dog toys before mowing..not running over BBQ’s is a good idea. Hope you figure out the chatter problem.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Very true, and I'll have that to watch out for in the summer... I believe the chatter is coming from the KConnect where the PTO shaft meets the connector because I can replicate the issue when the blower is disconnected so that's good 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I like how you guys are trying to track down this noise, step by step. That's the way to go. It did look like the UV joint on the snow blower end of the quick attach was wobbling some. Are they all OK? I'm sure you'll discover the issue sooner rather than latter!! Take care and thanks for taking us along on this adventure!!

[@RossOnTheLand]

I definitely think that's the area that's the problem. They seemed fine, but I am sure we should take it all apart and inspect the KConnect. Thanks Mike

[@michaelmactavish4445]

@@RossOnTheLand lol uh oh broke the broom hopefully its not the wifes broom if she need it lol

[@RossOnTheLand]

@@michaelmactavish4445 it'll be our secret! She'll never know.

[@michaelmactavish4445]

@@RossOnTheLand might have something in the chute

[@RossOnTheLand]

A few things. That's for sure

[@trainstractorscarsandtruck7362]

First off always clean out all the snow before turning blower on. The shock from going from stop to snow can break shear pins/bolts.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Yes very good advice! Thank you.

[@smeefamily54]

Ross: too bad about the wheel. I only help my neighbours that have verified that their driveways are obstacle free. I do their driveways for nothing. That is what neighbours do. You got the snow that we had. I am still getting rid of it. Take care and stay safe.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Ya I am kicking myself, because they moved the BBQ mid season, and I was cleaning up where it was... Oh well :) I want to do my trails today as we are supposed to be getting another dump this week. Same to you as well. Cheers.

[@regsparkes6507]

Doncha just hate it when things are left in the driveway for when snow falls and covers them up so your snowblower can find them.?

[@RossOnTheLand]

Ya it sucks. Well hopefully that's the end of finding things in the snow! Have a good weekend

[@regsparkes6507]

@@RossOnTheLand Now I think I know where all our winter's snow is,... you seem to have it!

[@RossOnTheLand]

We definitely have a lot of people's snow here... Wished they'd come and take it home with them...

[@regsparkes6507]

@@RossOnTheLand Oh no you don't, you signed for it so it's your's now ! Hahaha!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Guilty as charged! Haha.

[@whenworkisplay]

Hello Ross, Great video, nice music. But no one has asked the question, where is the rest of the BBQ ? All the best, Ben

[@RossOnTheLand]

You are absolutely right! We don't talk about the rest of the BBQ... Haha ..... So funny story.. it started off in the path I was plowing.. so I'd have to stop in front of it.. then one day it was moved.. so I pushed through to even out that section and pop! That broke the pin but didn't know it was lodged in the impeller until I found it in the chute.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Sounds like some is hitting some where. Or a balance trouble. I wonder when you broke the first pin, there was quite a bang then, did a balance weight fall off some where.

[@RossOnTheLand]

It's only in the KConnect because I can replicate the issue while the blower is disconnected. So that's a separate issue to the breaking of pins. They are doing the job. :)

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

@@RossOnTheLand ahhh. That’s a hard one to figure out. Was thinking it might be the fingers worn or something to. But if blower disconnected, that would no be it.

[@bhall7997]

A few videos back Jon Ritter "guy with heated cab" had chain issues / gear that had moved. Maybe you have something going on in that area ?

[@turbotona25]

This blower uses a gear box since it’s the HD version. John’s uses a chain drive.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hey B, my issue lies in the KConnect because it happens even when the blower is disconnected, so it's something I'll have to look into in the spring.

[@RossOnTheLand]

You are correct, this is the HD version with the gear system. No chains. Thanks

[@JustCaidsDayFarm]

That is a pretty good chatter. I was really hoping it was just the lift cylinder making the noise. Bummer. I still hope it’s an easy fix once you find it. By the way you are supposed to eat the things that come off the bbq not eat the bbq with a snow blower. Lol. Take care!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Haha you are right, and I'm really wanting to eat stuff "off" the BBQ instead of eating the BBQ... I'm sure the chatter is from the KConnect and a pillow bearing and maybe the PTO shaft

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Wow Ross! Could it be that the impeller or perhaps the pto shaft are bent slightly because of balance issues?

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hi Gary, ya I think that's exactly what the issue is, there is a tiny margin where the vibrations happen, so I think something in the K Connect driveline is slightly off.

[@botadriver]

Hi Ross, I know for a fact they don't like eating hockey pucks too lol. That vibration is interesting. I dint have the K Connect but there is no vibration in my front mount mower.. I know the Ram does have built in slop to it and not supposed to be too tight. Looked like one of the Pins for the subframe was vibrating as well. Great video and I hope you can solve the problem.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hey! Well I found that there is a broken bearing on the KConnect that is cracked. I ordered a new one from B&T McFarlane that should be here on Monday so I'll put that in and hopefully the vibration is gone.

[@botadriver]

@@RossOnTheLand Good stuff. Hopefully not to big a job to replace.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Nope it's currently in pieces on the workbench.

[@garymonsarratt6048]

Hi Ross that shaft shouldn't be jumping around like that could be a bearing or something bent ?????

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thanks Gary, that's what I'm going to be looking at for sure. Took me long enough to narrow it down, and I really appreciate the help. Have a great weekend

[@garymonsarratt6048]

@@RossOnTheLand the hydraulic cylinder looks fine the vibration is going to the cylinder and making the noise .I wouldn't stop using it , might show its face after a couple more snow storms.... hope you have a great weekend too

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thanks Gary, I'm sure it's the PTO shaft at the KConnect, I'll definitely keep using it :) have a great weekend

[@ryanvalleyirrigation]

Hi Ross on the land I can't believe you hit a BBQ wheel. How did you hit a BBQ wheel. It's not like they fly in the Sky and fall on the driveway. When I snow blower with the cub cadet 2x snow blower. I always pick up Sticks in the driveway. Or if there are sticks in the snow on the driveway I would plow it. Then sometime get snow and use the snowblower. I would rather buy a johndeere 318 49 snowblower. Not a Kubota bx1880 snow blower. 4,000 I can't buy it. Buying a garage building this spring. That's it . Never buy a johndeere x580. To much money johndeere 318 49 snow blower. After the garage building.

[@RossOnTheLand]

I want to build another building. Make sure you build yours larger than you think. You always run out of space.. :) I want a tractor with a cab, or I'll make my own cab this summer. I'm happy with the Kubota BX23S. And I just need to stop hitting stuff under the snow! :) Have a good weekend

[@5075E]

No good deed shall go unpunished.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hi Daniel, no it doesn't. This one cost me twice because of it. :)

[@walterchapin33]

Are you running close to wot? These blowers need rpms to be efficient and not break shear bolts. I have the same unit and have not sheared a bolt in three years blowing a sand gravel and rock driveway.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hi Walter. Yes I run Wide Open, but I know I have broken the sheer bolts from hitting objects.. every time. 😭 Fence posts, bricks, decorative rocks and this season in my latest video a BBQ wheel. I did find that my KConnect had a faulty bearing, so after fixing that things are much better. Thank you.

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

Ross it might be a U joint going bad. You also have to watch out for those self destructive BBQ grills they leave their parts everywhere

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thanks, ya. Going to have a look at the U joints in the spring when I take everything off for summer. I never knew BBQs were sooo mean!

[@darleneschettler2290]

spray with wd40 and the snow won't stick JIM IN PA

[@RossOnTheLand]

Excellent idea! I'll be sure to start doing that in about 2 months when the snow flies.

[@danyoder3534]

stop running crap threw it and that won’t happen

[@RossOnTheLand]

Wiser words have never been more true Dan. :) Have an awesome weekend.