Jason of Milwaukee, WI Verified Reviewer
Original review: Oct. 12, 2017John Deere is like the Black & Decker of lawn care. You get quality and reliability, so it’s the best of its kind. I like it that they are made in USA and they have quality items. They last and stay strong and is worth every penny I put into it. John Deere create the best lawn care product. You pay a little more but its product will pay you back in 4 years because you won’t need to switch or buy a new one. I have mine for over 3 years now and it still pushing like there is no tomorrow.
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Stephanie of Richmond, VA Verified Reviewer
Original review: Oct. 11, 2017John Deere has a great reputation and has many other items that you can purchase that are also great tools. It is powerful and works well. It has not broken down and is easy to use for even the weakest people.
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Original review: Oct. 9, 2017Easy to use and gets the job done in a decent amount of time and the unit hasn't broken yet and the price was about as good as I could expect. Also, it stores compact and I don't get a backache trying to push the thing and the blade never gets stuck and I have never gotten hurt.
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Justin of Avondale, AZ Verified Reviewer
Original review: Oct. 7, 2017John Deere produces some of the most dependable products on the market today. It's very user-friendly and comes with an instructional manual to assist in the operation and upkeep of the device and it's also warrantied just in case something unforeseen does happen. It's easy enough for a child to operate, which is in fact exactly what my son has been doing. It's a powerful tool and will have your lawn looking brand new in a short time. I've had years of experience using their products, at home and at work, and have never been disappointed. John Deere products will last for many years if taken care of.
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John of Atlanta, GA Verified Reviewer
Original review: Oct. 6, 2017I absolutely love my black John Deere snow blower. The power on this thing is amazing. The snow blower is so strong that it literally clears my path as I use it. The snow is blown into little bits far away and I am able to get to where I have to go in such a reasonable amount of time. The snow is blown off of my cars, driveway and rooftop so effortlessly and it is fun to use. It also fits very well in my storage and it isn't too heavy and has a medium size. It truly comes in handy when you have piles of snow on your car or in your driveway. I highly recommend the John Deere snow blower and it is really effective. For those who live in snowy parts of the country as I do, I strongly suggest you get a John Deere snow blower. This product works to perfection and I am a happy snow blower.
7 people found this review helpful
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Jamie of Baltimore, MD Verified Reviewer
Original review: Oct. 5, 2017John Deere is a must have if you are looking for a snow blower. It's a trusted company with solid reputation and quality products. Never left us disappointed, quality and sturdy. The blower is easy to use, to perform maintenance, to clean and to find parts for. Good price point, strong hold in the marketplace and durable equipment that has lasted and performed well under rough conditions. A good value and a good investment and worth the extra money in the long run.
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Michelle of Royersford, PA Verified Reviewer
Original review: Oct. 3, 2017I like the reputation, cost, quality and size of John Deere. I like the weight that it’s light, quiet and practical as well as economical. Women can use it like men can. Doesn't have to be strapped on back and cause back pain.
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Krystal of New Caney, TX Verified Reviewer
Original review: Oct. 2, 2017The blower is easy to use and gets the job done, I love how lightweight it is and it is easy to carry and use. The first time I tried it I didn't need to do much to get it going. You will not be mad about buying this product. It is the best for everything you need to get done.
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Rudy of Howell, NJ Verified Reviewer
Original review: Oct. 1, 2017It is reliable and a product that I can depend on to help me in my weekly chores. Durable and designed to be very versatile. The product will likely last a lifetime. Plus, the cost was reasonable given the features on the product. I have owned this brand for several years in my life and it has always proven to be dependable for all my mowing and cutting needs.
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Jake of Richland, WA Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 30, 2017A top quality brand is important when taking care of your lawn. John Deere is a high quality brand that I trust as well as others I know so that is why I prefer this. It will most likely fit your needs when it comes to lawn care and it is also a long lasting brand that will provide many years of care to one’s yard.
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Tyon of Birmingham, AL Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 29, 2017When I bought this product, John Deere promised that it would last for years. It has been two years and it is extremely reliable. I use this very often and I have had no problems using it ever since I have had it. There is no other brand that I have ever used that has even remotely come close to fulfilling the needs that I have besides the current item I have. I really love it and never want to ever have to buy another one.
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Aaron of Osceola Mills, PA Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 28, 2017It is very trustworthy and efficient. It is also very useful and helpful and gets things done easily and fast. It has lasted a long while so the durability is very good. It is also very affordable and easy to use. It is a must have every year and so far it has been such an easy winter.
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Sierra of Astoria, OR Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 27, 2017I like that this snow blower is affordable. It is a sturdy product and this leaf blower will last me a long time because it was manufactured well. It is cost and energy efficient. It is simple to use and I would buy it again.
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Zach of Oak Creek, WI Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 26, 2017I like the overall concept of what the blower is capable of doing. It is able to reach tons of places before and get all of the stuff out of there. It is a lot quicker to do it than all of the other options I've tried for it. It works very well overall and I really like it. It is one of the best things I've ever purchased. It is excellent for the money spent. Love the design of this and I wouldn't change anything about it. It does just what you expect if not even more. I would totally recommend it. John Deere is one of the best brands out there for outdoor stuff to use as a brand.
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Jason of Eureka, CA Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 25, 2017John Deere is a sturdy brand that anybody can rely on to do the job they need to get done. I trust it as my go to brand for all my technology needs to pick from. It's a great brand that I go back to all the time because I trust it to be the best one on the market that I can choose from all the ones around.
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Michelina of Boiling Springs, SC Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 24, 2017John Deere’s performance and endurance to get the job done is exceptional. It does what it says and outperforms all others. It always works well and never makes a mess of things. It has quality workmanship and does a fantastic job all the time. I never have to borrow a blower from anybody again.
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Steve of Pensacola, FL Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 20, 2017I like the name brand and dependable. Very affordable and for the price you pay you can expect the best for years and years. Always going to get more than you have bargained for. Always seems to do the best job and the easiest to control for any individual. If you have any problems parts are always available from a local company. Never a problem with the American made products. Any and all parts can be received within a week to ten days. Very easy to fix too and have the knowledge that you have the answer to any problems with only a quick phone call away. Also you can choose any color from a multiple amount of choices creating your own unique and personal snow blower. Very nice, easy control and simple to use. Enjoy your machine and blow away. Please let family and friends know the quality that you received.
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Neem of West Covina, CA Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 19, 2017The John Deere snow blower is a well known reputable brand that has a guarantee. It's powerful and reliable. I feel that I got my money's worth. I like knowing that the brand I'm using has a long history of proven effectiveness and good reliable products. I can use it for several lawn care purposes and it's easy to use. Anyone can figure out how to use it for their specific purpose.
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Ann of Danielson, CT Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 18, 2017John Deere is one of the best equipment companies and always improving their product. They have been around forever and is well trusted for selling great quality products. Their product stands out for its durability and great design. Take care of it and it will be there for a long time. It isn't as heavy as some too. My mom loves it and can use it. It works really well and is powerful enough so the job is done faster.
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Brian of Sleepy Eye, MN Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 17, 2017John Deere has good snow clearing ability. It’s durable, long lasting and well designed with easy to reach and operate controls. It’s also easy to start, maneuver in heavy snow, perform preventative maintenance and find service for more intensive maintenance.
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Rebecca of Brunswick, OH Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 16, 2017It is so dependable. It is long lasting and works great for everything I need to have done in a short period of time. It makes the day go faster and it is well worth the money as well. It is great for all year projects too.
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Jordyn of Cabot, VT Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 14, 2017
We just needed one to do our driveway and the walkway to our house, so we got John Deere. It definitely does a good job and doesn't take very long for us to finish. It's easy for me as a female to push and use as well. I was a little hesitant to spend the money on this at first, but we did it and are very happy that we did. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and tell them that John Deere a good brand.
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Lauren of Tchula, MS Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 13, 2017John Deere Snow Blower blows really well. Easy to use, guaranteed to get the job done no matter the size and does the job efficiently. Doesn't have to go over the same spot 2-3 times. Won't give in 2-3 jobs and runs for a long time. A product worth buying and saves time and money. I would highly recommend you buy this product.
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Warington of Miami, FL Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 7, 2017I really like it, performance is the best right now, and the price was the cheapest when I bought it, I have several reasons to love John Deere. John Deere represents tradition, quality, great value for your money and lot more. I recommend that you buy one of these, John Deere is the best brand of these devices. The price is great. It will be your best investment this year.
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Ovidio of Millville, PA Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 6, 2017The John Deere Snow Blower is very lightweight, easy to handle and has superb power for its size. It's perfect for small or big jobs. I purchased it on sale and although I wasn't planning on purchasing that product the features and durability expectation of the product convinced me to pay much more than expected. It is the best blower I have bought so far and was definitely worth the money although it was much more than other brands that can also do the job with a bit more effort. I am happy with my purchase.
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Dustin of Orlando, FL Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 5, 2017John Deere is a very reputable company. I truly trust John Deere products. Great snow blower. Worked great and started very easily every time I used it even after not being started for five to six months at a time. Not too large so it was easy to store in my garage.
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Donna of Albany, NY Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 4, 2017John Deere is a very reputable product and has the reputation to back up what it says about their products. Easy to use. Starting it is easy. It is lightweight and self powered so even I and anyone can use it. My husband has back problems so I use it most of the time. It is also very powerful.
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Casey of Wolcottville, IN Verified Reviewer
Original review: Sept. 1, 2017I like everything about this blower brand. It works very well, I have had no problems at all with it. Very great craftsmanship that should hold up for a long amount of time. I have not had to replace any parts which makes me happy. The brand is very high quality, it works fantastic and does everything I have needed it to do. It's very simple to use and operate.
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Jay of Youngstown, OH Verified Reviewer
Original review: Aug. 29, 2017Everybody needs one of these John Deere Snow Blowers. Definitely get one. They're wonderful. This thing is efficient and the reliability of this product is absolutely fantastic. Never have issues with it at all. I absolutely love it. My life is so much easier now when it comes to lawn work. It's super easy to use and it gets the job done no matter what.
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Kristen of Draper, UT Verified Reviewer
Original review: Aug. 28, 2017The John Deere Snow Blower work reliably and durably and it's a brand that I'm used to. Like how well it worked with how small I am. I used it a lot and it has always worked great and in good condition.
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I used to think that headlights on a snowblower was a waste of money. That is until I had to clear snow every 2 hours during the night to keep up with a blizzard. Without these headlights, I would have been fish out of water. This article will show you how to replace your faulty light bulbs
In a hurry? Order 2 OEM light bulbs (click here) and 2 OEM sockets (click here) from Amazon. Yes, both items are on the pricey side and you may be able to save few bucks IF you can find them at your local auto parts store. I personally have wasted hours and gas to save 10 bucks and I plan on never doing that again.
If you arrived on this page via search engine, click here to visit my John Deere 1330se Snowthrower Resource page
Purpose
How to troubleshoot, repair or replace a broken headlight on a snow blower.
Applicability
This John Deere Halogen Headlight Bulb (12 volt, 20 watt) adn Bulb Socket fit John Deere 1028E, 1330se, 1332pe, 1338pe, Simplicity L1730e, Murray 1330se and other similarly equipped models (more detail info here).
Required Tools
- Flat and Phillips screwdrivers;
- You only need a multi-meter if your new replacement bulb did not fix the problem. If you don’t own one, read my quick review of several decent ones here
Replacement Parts
There only two, user replaceable parts on a John Deere 1330SE (part numbers and links in the table below):
Item # | Part # | Descriptions |
---|---|---|
0010-00 | 1739686YP | Light bar assembly |
0010-10 | n/a | Lense, RH, not serviceable, included as part of item # 010 assembly |
0010-20 | n/a | Lense, LH, not serviceable, included as part of item # 010 assembly |
0010-30 | 1739689YP | Briggs and Stratton Halongen Lamp, OEM, Click here to buy |
0010-40 | 1736180YP | Briggs and Stratton Lamp Socket, OEM, 1 socket (1), Click here to buy |
0010-50 | n/a | Gasket, Single, Twin Light (Included in Part# 1736190YP) |
0010-60 | n/a | Bezel, light panel, not serviceable, included as part of item # 010 assembly |
(1) Older (original) parts manual stated that these sockets were only available as part of a large light assembly. However, you can now purchase these sockets individually.
Troubleshooting steps
STEP # 1 – WIRING HARNESS
Thankfully, wiring connections are fairly straightforward. Since John Deere never published a technician’s manual, I manually traced the wire connections from my functional JD 1330se.
Compare your wiring harness against my diagrams to make sure that all connections are correct and secure.
STEP # 2 – CHECK THE GROUND WIRE
Due to heavy vibration, it is not uncommon to see loose nuts and washers. Usually, if your voltage exceeds 12v, it probably means something is going on with your ground terminal.
If you find the ground terminal all crusty and rusted out, you will need to completely remove it and clean thoroughly wire brush/vinegar/baking soda, then apply some NOALOX before re-attaching it to the engine.
STEP # 3 – CHECK THE PLUGS:
There are 4 terminal connections to 2 lights. Check to make sure that they are not corroded and are firmly seated.
STEP # 4 – CHECK THE BULBS:
Obviously, if you see some melting going around at the base of the bulb (socket), it is a clear indication that your bulb/wiring connection is bad. I would replace BOTH light bulbs at the same time.
If everything looks okay, just remember that you can’t really tell a bad halogen bulb just by looking at it so you need to use a multi-meter to test it. A good bulb should have a resistance of (almost) zero ohm.
STEP # 5 – CHECK THE BASE SOCKET:
Modding borderlands 2 ps3. Check the socket for any signs of corrosion and/or melting. You also want to make sure that all metal tabs are in their correct positions so that when you insert a light bulb, they will make full contact with the bulb.
Hopefully, your lighting problem was solved following these steps. Since these halogen bulbs are not that bright, fairly expensive and prone to failure, I am going to take up on one of my readers comments and do a quick project to see if I can convert my Halogen bulbs to non-OEM LED bulbs (Click here for the Converting to Non-OEM Headlights on John Deere 1330SE Snow Blower post).
FINAL WORDS
Trying to fix the bulb issue on a snow blower is like trying to find that elusive one broken bulb on in Christmas string lights. It takes time and patience.
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I used to think that headlights on a snowblower was a waste of money. That is until I had to clear snow every 2 hours during the night to keep up with a blizzard. Without these headlights, I would have been fish out of water. This article will show you how to replace your faulty light bulbs
In a hurry? Order 2 OEM light bulbs (click here) and 2 OEM sockets (click here) from Amazon. Yes, both items are on the pricey side and you may be able to save few bucks IF you can find them at your local auto parts store. I personally have wasted hours and gas to save 10 bucks and I plan on never doing that again.
If you arrived on this page via search engine, click here to visit my John Deere 1330se Snowthrower Resource page
Purpose
How to troubleshoot, repair or replace a broken headlight on a snow blower.
Applicability
This John Deere Halogen Headlight Bulb (12 volt, 20 watt) adn Bulb Socket fit John Deere 1028E, 1330se, 1332pe, 1338pe, Simplicity L1730e, Murray 1330se and other similarly equipped models (more detail info here).
Required Tools
- Flat and Phillips screwdrivers;
- You only need a multi-meter if your new replacement bulb did not fix the problem. If you don’t own one, read my quick review of several decent ones here
Replacement Parts
There only two, user replaceable parts on a John Deere 1330SE (part numbers and links in the table below):
Item # | Part # | Descriptions |
---|---|---|
0010-00 | 1739686YP | Light bar assembly |
0010-10 | n/a | Lense, RH, not serviceable, included as part of item # 010 assembly |
0010-20 | n/a | Lense, LH, not serviceable, included as part of item # 010 assembly |
0010-30 | 1739689YP | Briggs and Stratton Halongen Lamp, OEM, Click here to buy |
0010-40 | 1736180YP | Briggs and Stratton Lamp Socket, OEM, 1 socket (1), Click here to buy |
0010-50 | n/a | Gasket, Single, Twin Light (Included in Part# 1736190YP) |
0010-60 | n/a | Bezel, light panel, not serviceable, included as part of item # 010 assembly |
(1) Older (original) parts manual stated that these sockets were only available as part of a large light assembly. However, you can now purchase these sockets individually.
Troubleshooting steps
STEP # 1 – WIRING HARNESS
Thankfully, wiring connections are fairly straightforward. Since John Deere never published a technician’s manual, I manually traced the wire connections from my functional JD 1330se.
Compare your wiring harness against my diagrams to make sure that all connections are correct and secure.
STEP # 2 – CHECK THE GROUND WIRE
Due to heavy vibration, it is not uncommon to see loose nuts and washers. Usually, if your voltage exceeds 12v, it probably means something is going on with your ground terminal.
John Deere 1330se Chute Switch
If you find the ground terminal all crusty and rusted out, you will need to completely remove it and clean thoroughly wire brush/vinegar/baking soda, then apply some NOALOX before re-attaching it to the engine.
STEP # 3 – CHECK THE PLUGS:
There are 4 terminal connections to 2 lights. Check to make sure that they are not corroded and are firmly seated.
STEP # 4 – CHECK THE BULBS:
Obviously, if you see some melting going around at the base of the bulb (socket), it is a clear indication that your bulb/wiring connection is bad. I would replace BOTH light bulbs at the same time.
If everything looks okay, just remember that you can’t really tell a bad halogen bulb just by looking at it so you need to use a multi-meter to test it. A good bulb should have a resistance of (almost) zero ohm.
STEP # 5 – CHECK THE BASE SOCKET:
Check the socket for any signs of corrosion and/or melting. You also want to make sure that all metal tabs are in their correct positions so that when you insert a light bulb, they will make full contact with the bulb.
Hopefully, your lighting problem was solved following these steps. Since these halogen bulbs are not that bright, fairly expensive and prone to failure, I am going to take up on one of my readers comments and do a quick project to see if I can convert my Halogen bulbs to non-OEM LED bulbs (Click here for the Converting to Non-OEM Headlights on John Deere 1330SE Snow Blower post).
FINAL WORDS
Trying to fix the bulb issue on a snow blower is like trying to find that elusive one broken bulb on in Christmas string lights. Nihongo shark japanese core 2000. It takes time and patience.
If you found this article to be helpful, can you do me a favor and sign up for my free newsletter? The form is located on the upper right side of the screen.
Thanks and good luck with your snow thrower!
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RELATED POSTS
- John Deere 1330se Snowblower - Wiring Harness for the Auger GroupI created this wiring diagram for the auger group due…
- John Deere 1330se Snowblower - Wiring Harness for the Handle GroupApparently John Deere never published a Technical / Service Manual…
- John Deere 1330SE Dual Stage Snow Thrower - How Does It WorkSCOPE I came with an idea to write this article…