kajamo240 3 #1 Posted December 28, 2009 Since I only have 1 tractor and two snow attachments, (Blade and Blower), is there a fast and/or tool less way to do this? It would take me quite some time to swap them out. Especially with having to take apart the PTO to get the belt from the blower off... And what is the difference between the lengths of the long frame and the medium or short frame plows? I think I have a long frame but it rubs against the front tires a bit and wont lock into the angled position... :notworthy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,880 #2 Posted December 28, 2009 Not sure why you would need tools for the blower, it should mount to the front tach-a-matic and just put on the lift bar. The PTO should have pins which come out easily allowing the belt to be installed quickly. You can leave the handle on the plow making that even easier to install, you just need to lift the wheel over the plow frame, some folks are able to drive over the frame, but the B-80 should be light enough to lift over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #3 Posted December 28, 2009 Not sure why you would need tools for the blower, it should mount to the front tach-a-matic and just put on the lift bar. The PTO should have pins which come out easily allowing the belt to be installed quickly. There is the one pin on the side of the PTO which comes out but it doesn't, or I cant figure out how, move it to the side to allow the belt to be put on. I don't have much trouble with the plow other than it rubbing on the front tires when angled and the angle arm not being able to work around the foot rests. I am wondering if there is a way I could get this plow to work without removing the footrest. OR, can I just make it longer and use it that way? (I would hate to do opt. 2) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,880 #4 Posted December 28, 2009 There is the one pin on the side of the PTO which comes out but it doesn't, or I cant figure out how, move it to the side to allow the belt to be put on. I don't have much trouble with the plow other than it rubbing on the front tires when angled and the angle arm not being able to work around the foot rests. I am wondering if there is a way I could get this plow to work without removing the footrest. OR, can I just make it longer and use it that way? (I would hate to do opt. 2) You need to remove the PTO rod as well, then it will easily move to remove the belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #5 Posted December 28, 2009 Ok, now I am going to feel even dumber... How would I remove that? There is the the silver half ring, Bell housing thingy, that goes around the pto which has a pin that holds it in place by the shaft that is sticking out from the pto. Is this the rod you are talking about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 87 #6 Posted December 28, 2009 Post a picture of your PTO and we will be able to show you how... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,880 #7 Posted December 28, 2009 First, you need to remove the pin that I am holding in this picture: Next follow the curved rod upwards. There is a plate which also has the engagement rod from the PTO lever (the lever which engages the PTO) remove that rod from the plate, this will allow the curved rod to pull away from the PTO enough to swing out of the way. Sorry, but I don't have a picture of that rod, but I'm sure there's a million on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #8 Posted December 28, 2009 Post a picture of your PTO and we will be able to show you how... Good idea. I will post a pick of it when I get home. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #9 Posted December 28, 2009 This first picture is of the pin that I take out to try to move it so I can the belt off... And here is a pic with it out. I cant get that other pin that goes through to come out of that U shaped thing. Is that how it is supposed to come out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #10 Posted December 28, 2009 Sorry for the post after yours nylyon. I didnt see it before I posted mine. I see how it works now. I just had to remove the cotter pin from that plate and lift that rod up out of the hole. And to think I was taking the bolts out and removing that whole plate! Thanks for the help guys. Now onto my second question... Does anyone know what the different lengths are for the long/med/short frame plows? I have a feeling I have a medium size plow and I think I am in the need of a long frame one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,880 #11 Posted December 28, 2009 This post may help: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=5988 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #12 Posted December 28, 2009 Hi Matt If you go under tractor section there is a thread on plows & the differant frames Hope this helps you :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #13 Posted December 29, 2009 Thanks for that link to that thread. Very good information there. Now since the foot rests are in the way of the handle to change the angle of the plow, what would you suggest I do to get it to work with the foot rest still on. (I obviously don't want to cut a hole in the footrest.) Should I just buy the stirrup style footrests for winter use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Confused99 2 #14 Posted December 29, 2009 Thanks for that link to that thread. Very good information there. Now since the foot rests are in the way of the handle to change the angle of the plow, what would you suggest I do to get it to work with the foot rest still on. (I obviously don't want to cut a hole in the footrest.) Should I just buy the stirrup style footrests for winter use? I think modifying the angle lever would be much easier. You may just need to bend the lever to the right or left (as you are sitting on the tractor) for it to work. Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #15 Posted December 29, 2009 Will a propane torch get the steel hot enough for me to be able to make that bend? I think I can use a bicycle brake cable to make the pin work... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Confused99 2 #16 Posted December 29, 2009 In my experience, I have not needed heat to bend them but I have not had to bend them much to work. Take a picture of it if you can to see how bad it is. Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tgranthamfd 29 #17 Posted December 29, 2009 Someone please correct me if I am wrong, But if he has a short or med frame and needs a long frame, when the correct frame is on the plow won't it put the blade angle lever in the right spot to be used without hitting anything?? Hope that made since, I have been at work for 12 hours, just got home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Confused99 2 #18 Posted December 29, 2009 Someone please correct me if I am wrong, But if he has a short or med frame and needs a long frame, when the correct frame is on the plow won't it put the blade angle lever in the right spot to be used without hitting anything?? Hope that made since, I have been at work for 12 hours, just got home. Yes, I figured he had a long frame plow. With a short frame plow I don't think there is anything you can do to keep the blade from touching the front tires when angled. Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #19 Posted December 30, 2009 Yep, I just took a quick glance at the plow and it sure isn't a long frame, therefore the angle handle and the plow wouldn't really fit with my B-80. Crap... On the hunt again for a plow... Thanks for the info guys... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tophatbufflo 2 #20 Posted December 31, 2009 Check ebay for an extension for a 520 plow It will extend it about a foot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kajamo240 3 #21 Posted December 31, 2009 I see the one you are talking about but I don't understand how it would hook to my current one...? Here's a pic of my current one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tophatbufflo 2 #22 Posted December 31, 2009 Put 520 blade extension in search- I believe they had a pic of one on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-Series14 15 #23 Posted December 31, 2009 I see the one you are talking about but I don't understand how it would hook to my current one...? it won't.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites