jsp_333 289 #1 Posted yesterday at 01:29 PM I was researching snowblower stuff on the site yesterday and believe I saw a comment about "tensioning the lift assist spring too much" Is that a real thing? Could that keep the snowblower from sitting flush to an asphalt driveway? I tighten the nut to the very end of the thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 77,862 #2 Posted yesterday at 01:51 PM What kind of snow blower and what model or type of tractor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 55,748 #3 Posted yesterday at 02:17 PM Guessing a single with manual lift. I don't think you could tighten it enough to make it lift off the payment but it may bounce or skip over high spots? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsp_333 289 #4 Posted yesterday at 02:57 PM Sorry. 79360 single stage on a 414-8. manual lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,556 #5 Posted 23 hours ago Yup, it is a tap dance to adjust. Not enough, it is hard to lift. Too much and the blower becomes too light to work correctly.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 45,336 #6 Posted 22 hours ago Back in the day before I was old wise enough to get hydraulic trannies and lifts, I used 3 assist springs on my manual lift snow blower. I made the springs from old garage door springs and used a turnbuckle to adjust the tension. I set it so the blower was just touching and I could lift it with one finger. I found the additional weight when the housing was full of snow held the scraper down tight. If I needed additional down pressure I could simply push the lift lever forward. How much does a snowblower lift spring assist REALLY help? - Implements and Attachments - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 77,862 #7 Posted 21 hours ago 49 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Back in the day before I was old wise enough to get hydraulic trannies and lifts, I used 3 assist springs on my manual lift snow blower. I made the springs from old garage door springs and used a turnbuckle to adjust the tension. I set it so the blower was just touching and I could lift it with one finger. I found the additional weight when the housing was full of snow held the scraper down tight. If I needed additional down pressure I could simply push the lift lever forward. How much does a snowblower lift spring assist REALLY help? - Implements and Attachments - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum Thanks for posting this. I saved the link in my notes for the Tecumseh/ Briggs swap tractor. 20 HP engine driving a two stage would be nice... and an easy manual lift too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 12,857 #8 Posted 3 hours ago 21 hours ago, jsp_333 said: I was researching snowblower stuff on the site yesterday and believe I saw a comment about "tensioning the lift assist spring too much" Is that a real thing? Could that keep the snowblower from sitting flush to an asphalt driveway? I tighten the nut to the very end of the thread. I'm sure it's possible but I've never gone that far. I tighten it to where it's an easy one arm lift (and I'm a wimp) and stop there. It does take up most of the threads but I'm not sure if the eye bolt is original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
