Rick53 3 #1 Posted December 1 My life lever works just fine with no weight . But once I added my blower attachment that came with the tractor, it refuse to lock in place. Sometimes it with lock but slips out as soon as I start to move. We are getting bombarded with Snow . Almost 16 inches in 2 days, with another 8-12 inches coming today. I managed to use it Yesterday by physically holding it up myself while backing up or turning. My arm is killing me Any help is much appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,567 #2 Posted December 1 Rick - download the IPM exploded view parts list for your tractor. My money is on the compression spring inside the handle. It may be broken or rusted so badly it cannot do its job. Another is lack of lubrication- - the inner rod acts like a wick in the rain... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick53 3 #3 Posted December 1 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Rick - download the IPM exploded view parts list for your tractor. My money is on the compression spring inside the handle. It may be broken or rusted so badly it cannot do its job. Another is lack of lubrication- - the inner rod acts like a wick in the rain... Already replaced it . Worked fine with mower deck -just won't lock up with heavy snowblower. So it's likely some adjustment . The parts you mention were easy to install and I thought that was the fix as it held in place for a couple of passes and then slips out of the lock . Thanks though Edited December 1 by Rick53 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,567 #4 Posted December 1 Hmmm... excessive wear in the mechanism?? Corners that should be square rounded off creating that "exit ramp" effect?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick53 3 #5 Posted December 1 3 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Hmmm... excessive wear in the mechanism?? Corners that should be square rounded off creating that "exit ramp" effect?? Appreciate those suggestions : I just found an older post that states there's an eye bolt that might be bent . knowing toro it's not a bolt you can run to the hardware store to get . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,841 #6 Posted December 1 Just in case you do not have them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,567 #7 Posted December 1 3 hours ago, Rick53 said: Appreciate those suggestions : I just found an older post that states there's an eye bolt that might be bent . knowing toro it's not a bolt you can run to the hardware store to get . Ah, but it is! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
