mattd860 162 #1 Posted August 11, 2011 Where does the tiller spring attach to the tractor? I know where it attaches to the tiller but I can't figure out where to hook it to the rear of the tractor. I have a manual and it doesn't make it clear. It's almost like I'm missing a bracket or something that mounts to the tractor to connect the spring to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,059 #2 Posted August 11, 2011 Matt, I am not sure exactly what it is used for ? If it is for lift assist then IMO you do not need it as it is easy enough to lift without it. If it is used for shock absorsion then that is different. I was just looking at mine yesterday and while I do not have the actual spring I was wondering where it would hook to the tractor too :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #3 Posted August 11, 2011 Mine hooks to the rear axle bracket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH Raider10 17 #4 Posted August 11, 2011 Matt, You need a 90 degree bend piece of metal with a hole in it that comes on the left side of you snow plow/tiller bracket to hook the spring to. If you need a picture just ask me. P-J :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #5 Posted August 11, 2011 Matt, If you look at the left of my bracket, that is the hole that I use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattd860 162 #6 Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks Dennis. My axle bracket does not have the angled piece on the left side like your's shows. Both the left and right side of my axle bracket look like the right side of your bracket. Now that I know where it's supposed to connect to I can fab up something in that area. I'll probably just fab up my own piece of angle iron. Dennis - when you get a chance, see if the axle bracket on the 520h I'm picking up from you has the angled piece shown in your picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #7 Posted August 11, 2011 i just hook mine to the bolt that holds the rear bracket,its never come off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #8 Posted August 11, 2011 the newer tillers that come with the lift assist spring have the angle bracket for the left side of the axle hitch on the kit. if you have hydraulic lift the spring is not necessary but if you are using the mechanical lift with just the cable and no mechanical lift assist linkage under the seat the spring is a big help. I keeep my tiller on a movers dolly and when I install it I roll it into place, attach it to the axle mounts and then put some tension on the spring with the lift in the up position before I remove the dolly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattd860 162 #9 Posted August 11, 2011 My next question is regarding the lift assistant under the seat. Is the lift assistant absolutely necessary? I'm currently running without one but I'm not doing any heavy tilling. I just need to till up some mulch so I can scrape it off and dispose of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #10 Posted August 12, 2011 my c120 doesn't have the lift assistant and without it it takes a decent left arm to lift the tiller manually Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #11 Posted August 13, 2011 my c120 doesn't have the lift assistant and without it it takes a decent left arm to lift the tiller manually Shorts My left arm works the hydro lever! Cheers ~Duke :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
