Barely Able to Lift Snowblower

[Cathie 2]

Tractor: 312-A

Snowblower: 06-42ST05

 

The snowblower blower came with my first 312-A. It wasn't easy, but I could lift it with two hands and not feel like the lever was going to break. I have a second 312-A I just tried attaching the blower to, and I cannot lift it on my own using the lever at all.

The lift rod does not have the spring assist bracket on it. It's part #1986

Lift rod is attached on the highest hole of the bellcrank.

(First 312-A is down for repairs)

 

Any recommendations for a solution appreciated!

[wallfish 18,782]

The lift flag is probably connected in the wrong hole on the bell crank lever. Connect it in the closest hole to the center.

 

Edited December 1 by wallfish

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[Racinbob 12,422]

I pretty much consider a lift assist spring a must on a show thrower. Adjusted properly and with the flag connected to the proper hole as shown it's a pretty easy lift even for a wimpy guy like me. I would find a flag with a tab or modify the one you have. Some guys have add an assist on the front so maybe they can chime in here with their ideas. 

 

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[ri702bill 10,567]

Yup - the assist spring, when properly adjusted, helps greatly. The NOS 1963 one I scored did not have the tab on the flag; I added one. Over-adjust the tension and the snowblower bounces and rides up over the snow....

[squonk 44,860]

 

Yes, make sure the flag is in this hole.

 

[Ed Kennell 43,775]

                                                       Should require the same force if the flag was in the top hole on both tractors.     The only differences I can think of is the orientation of the push rod where it attaches to the blower and/or the lubrication of the lift arm bell crank.

 

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[953 nut 62,992]

@SylvanLakeWH has a small electric winch mounted up front to lift the snow plow, perhaps he can share some pictures.

Edited December 1 by 953 nut
fat finger

[Cathie 2]

Thanks all for the ideas!

The flag was mounted on the highest hole. 

I'll add a tab to my flag and putt in a lift spring. 

[SylvanLakeWH 29,804]

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

@SylvanLakeWH has a small electric winch mounted up front to lift the snow plow, perhaps he can share some pictures.

Here ya go... works great!

 

 

[ri702bill 10,567]

That assist spring is a "heavy" one, similar to the plow trip springs in size, but shorter with hooks at the ends. I believe Lowell sells them...

[Racinbob 12,422]

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[peter lena 9,555]

@Racinbob   good pick on the spring , also make the rust run out ,regularly  see attachment movement areas, that are dry / rusty  , what could you possibly do ?  chain and cable  lube , macs  , napa , great for rustproofing  creep , pete