marreque 200 #1 Posted January 27, 2013 Does anyone know what the 2 holes on the grille surround are for? You can see them in this pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
otrelwood 32 #2 Posted January 27, 2013 i've asked that same question for years and have received no solid answer someone said they thought a blower attachment but that doesnt make sense to me as the blower is alot lower i have looked a lots of pictures and those holes are always empty unless someone puts lights there maybe someone will finally have a good answer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBleedRed 24 #3 Posted January 27, 2013 I'm not entirely sure, but I believe that I've seen the upright supports for a loader bolt there. Not sure if the casting could handle that tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1054josh 25 #4 Posted January 27, 2013 I was told its a front weight mount. Not totally positive though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #5 Posted January 28, 2013 there is a giant wh dealer binder on epay and in the pics there is a photo of a 1054 with a blower attached.The is something in the hole but I can't tell what exactly is there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marreque 200 #6 Posted January 28, 2013 I was also thinking that it could be used to mount a chipper/shreder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,560 #7 Posted January 28, 2013 I believe it is for the attachment of the snowthrower on the 953/1054. This is a statement from the Manual for the ST-374 Manual : Install upper idler pulley, port 4794 with spacer part 4763 between pulley and grille to the grille housing of the tractor and secure with ].{6 rod, use K 6 S.A.E. washer part 920010-4 under each nut port 5286 and 'K6-14 nylock nut, part 915114-6 on each end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decksetter 50 #8 Posted January 28, 2013 Well, that explains why they used 400 lbs of steel in that thing..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #9 Posted January 28, 2013 I believe it is for the attachment of the snowthrower on the 953/1054. This is a statement from the Manual for the ST-374 Manual : Install upper idler pulley, port 4794 with spacer part 4763 between pulley and grille to the grille housing of the tractor and secure with ].{6 rod, use K 6 S.A.E. washer part 920010-4 under each nut port 5286 and 'K6-14 nylock nut, part 915114-6 on each end. after reading the description and looking at the manual I can see now.It's a little pulley! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,560 #10 Posted January 28, 2013 The funny thing is the next model snowthrower for the 1054 does not use this method from what the ST-375 Model Manual Snowthrower says in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #11 Posted January 28, 2013 I wish I could conclude those holes are not for weight!Them things don't need any more up front! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,560 #12 Posted January 29, 2013 The grill alone must weigh 40 to 45 pounds but it is a very solid garden tractor! Just think the GT 14 had a cast grill and they put the plastic gas tank up front around the grill too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
