Hello all:
I have a 2010 Kubota B3300 with a 64" rear PTO snowblower. On at least 3 occasions now I have hit a large stick buried under the snow that jams the impeller causing the whole tractor/engine to IMMEDIATELY shut down. I mentioned it to the dealer once, concerned about damage to the transmission/ PTO and they didn't seem terribly concerned as long as it doesn't happen too often. To me, it seems like a really bad thing to have a PTO shaft cranking at about 500 rpms and an engine moving at 2000 rpms to instantly cease because of a jammed implement. No? Am I causing serious damage to the tractor and is there some adjustments that need to be made? I thought that was the whole reason for shear bolts; to break when under severe load to prevent undue stress on the tractor and PTO. It is a rather large blower, perhaps "weaker" shear bolts should be installed given the lower HP (33) of the tractor? Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks!
I have a 2010 Kubota B3300 with a 64" rear PTO snowblower. On at least 3 occasions now I have hit a large stick buried under the snow that jams the impeller causing the whole tractor/engine to IMMEDIATELY shut down. I mentioned it to the dealer once, concerned about damage to the transmission/ PTO and they didn't seem terribly concerned as long as it doesn't happen too often. To me, it seems like a really bad thing to have a PTO shaft cranking at about 500 rpms and an engine moving at 2000 rpms to instantly cease because of a jammed implement. No? Am I causing serious damage to the tractor and is there some adjustments that need to be made? I thought that was the whole reason for shear bolts; to break when under severe load to prevent undue stress on the tractor and PTO. It is a rather large blower, perhaps "weaker" shear bolts should be installed given the lower HP (33) of the tractor? Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks!
cause you know some idiots gonna get a few beers in them and start demoing that feature with there hand
