squonk 38,846 #1 Posted August 22, 2012 I love 's to death but 2 things bug me. 1st is the seat bolted right to the fender pan with no springs. What's up with that. I feel like a circus bear on a tricycle when I get on one that someone hasn't all ready put some springs on. Easy fix. Get some springs. The 2nd is the puny hydraulic lift lever on my C-160. You have to reach down and find it while plowing snow. I decided I needed something better. The first pic is the first one I did. It worked great but the bottom part that hooked to the valve was well worn and it flopped around too much. Plus it looked way modified from normal. The 2nd pic is my new one. I made it from a Hydro control lever from a parts tractor. The part that connects to the valve was made from a chunk of scrap and it fits good. The 3rd pic shows how I can keep my left hand on the wheel and still pull the lever back for plowing. This allows me to control the trans with my right. :thumbs: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted August 22, 2012 Very good fab job! Necessity IS the mother of invention! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gd.pudge 2 #3 Posted August 22, 2012 That's a very good idea. I may just do that to my c160 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #4 Posted August 23, 2012 Very nice!! I I think that is a Great idea! I think that will be in my plans for mine when I get to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 473 #5 Posted August 23, 2012 Looks factory and probably what WH should have offered. :handgestures-thumbupright: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #6 Posted August 23, 2012 Very nice! i have to admit I do not like the placement of the lever on my 875,might have to change it when I swap out a different rear end. Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massey 111 #7 Posted August 23, 2012 Good idea, I like that. :handgestures-thumbupright: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #8 Posted August 23, 2012 What a cool idea....looks great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #9 Posted August 24, 2012 Looks good! How well does it stay in place when not all the way up or down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,846 #10 Posted August 24, 2012 I machined the hole in the lever so it fits the valve snug enough to keep from flopping around but not tight enough so it binds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #11 Posted August 24, 2012 Mike, Let's see...Left hand on lift lever, Right hand on hydro handle. but how to hold onto the coffee and Bailys irish cream? :rolleyes: Really looks great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #12 Posted August 24, 2012 Looks great, nice addition. Should complain to Wheel Horse. Be sure to mention the seat springs too . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
