jsp_333 288 #1 Posted 7 hours ago 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 77,840 #2 Posted 6 hours ago What kind of snow blower and what model or type of tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 55,736 #3 Posted 6 hours ago 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? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsp_333 288 #4 Posted 5 hours ago Sorry. 79360 single stage on a 414-8. manual lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,552 #5 Posted 5 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.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 45,332 #6 Posted 3 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 77,840 #7 Posted 2 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
