Help - B7100 broken down in snow bank

Amishkingpin

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B7100 HST with FEL,Tiller,Rotary Mower and Box grader
Feb 19, 2009
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Columbus, Ohio,USA
I need some help please!

Here in Ohio, we got an 18inch snow fall Friday/Sat. and the trusty B7100 and I were digging out some snow when my wheel tube pin broke. The wheel just chatters on the axle. I can't find the broken pin and was wondering if anyone knew the dimensions of the pin? Is it steel and could I replace it with a bolt from the local hardware?

Thanks for any help?

AK
 

Bellinghamster

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B7100 with FEL
Nov 25, 2009
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Bellingham, WA
I assume you're talking rear wheel, right? The pin in my B7100 is 0.375" diameter. I've got one pin and one bolt (rats... I should have measured the length, too!).

If you've got hex shafts, the pin is not supposed to transmit torque - it's only there to keep your wheel from falling off if the clamp bolt comes loose. If your hex shafts or wheel hubs are worn to the point where they're slipping , a new pin isn't going to help you (although it might get you out of the snowbank).
 

Amishkingpin

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B7100 HST with FEL,Tiller,Rotary Mower and Box grader
Feb 19, 2009
71
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Columbus, Ohio,USA
Bellinghamster,

Yes, It is the left rear wheel.

The wheel will turn but there is some chatter. Also, the wheel has traveled next to the fender.

I don't want to damage it more, so it sounds like I need to tighten the bolt on the wheel hub so it won't slip on the hex shaft.

Thanks for your help, much appreciated.

AK
 

Amishkingpin

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B7100 HST with FEL,Tiller,Rotary Mower and Box grader
Feb 19, 2009
71
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6
Columbus, Ohio,USA
I have the rear wheel off. I slide the hub back out to match the same distance out as the other rear wheel/

Should the rear wheel hubs be tight without any slop on the hex axle?

I checked the operators manual and from what I can see, they should be tighten to a specified torque. Do I need to use a torque wrench?

Thanks, AK
 

Amishkingpin

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B7100 HST with FEL,Tiller,Rotary Mower and Box grader
Feb 19, 2009
71
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Columbus, Ohio,USA
Torqued the hubs down tight and that seem to fixed the slop problem. Bought a bolt at the local hardware and now the B7100 is back out of the snow bank and finished the snow removal job! I found the other wheel to be loose and torque it down.

I bought this tractor from a landscaper going out of business last fall so I should expect the tractor will need some TLC.
 

Curbster

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L-185 DT
Feb 19, 2009
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Nelson, B.C.
Well, it looks like you did a fine job by trial and perhaps error, but if the end result is a working tractor, then you did the right thing! Most importantly, you have gathered knowledge!:)
 

traildust

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B7610HST 4WD, LA352 FEL, Gearmore 2 Spool Top & Tilt Box Scraper
Jan 27, 2010
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Phelan, California
Well, it looks like you did a fine job by trial and perhaps error, but if the end result is a working tractor, then you did the right thing! Most importantly, you have gathered knowledge!:)
Well said Curbster!

You are also bonding with the tractor. Aint she sweet?

Scott