This followed me home today. I knew something was up as the auger gear housing is held together with THREE hose clamps. Previous owner knows nothing about the machine as it belonged to his father. I couldn't just leave it there, one of you's might get it!
The engine fires, haven't looked at the belts. How common is this with the JD 828D model that the gear housing splits? Ebay has replacements for $190 used and $600 new. I haven't pulled it apart yet. I'm sure the innards are bad. Anyone have one lying around and want to sell it? Someone tell me I can't/shouldn't weld the case. Looking forward to hearing your expertise. Thank you, Scott