John Deere TLB Breakdown

What happens here

During early plowing operations, the John Deere TLB, equipped with a 17-foot pusher, experienced a failure of its serpentine belt. Despite running for over an hour and a half without the belt, which powers essential components like the alternator and water pump, the extremely low temperatures inadvertently prevented the engine from overheating, as the cold air helped to dissipate heat. The crew discovered the issue due to a lack of cabin heating. This breakdown rendered the TLB less effective for pushing snow and required a change in strategy.

Goal: Address a major equipment failure during snow removal.