Machria 78 #1 Posted December 10, 2013 Hey guys, It's about to start snowing here and I've been caught with my pants down! The snow blower is NOT attached to my GT14. So I rolled out the blower attachment (on a cart), and the below "bar" fell to the ground. I don't remember seeing this thing before, and can't see where it would go. What is it, and where does it go? Blower also pictured below. The bar has what looks like a brass or copper collar of some sort over it, and that collar looks bent up pretty good, it looks like it will work at whatever it's supposed to do, but I also need to replace it. Where do I get one? Thanks for the help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 481 #2 Posted December 10, 2013 Looks like it's a homemade lift flag... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machria 78 #3 Posted December 10, 2013 Looks like it's a homemade lift flag... What's that? And where would it go? Do I need it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,484 #4 Posted December 10, 2013 Looks like the lift rod in this manual. That copper plumbing fitting was likely added for a spacer for higher lift of the snowthrower. A piece of steel tubing or pipe or flat washers would work better. Basic unit manual Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machria 78 #5 Posted December 10, 2013 Looks like the lift rod in this manual. That copper plumbing fitting was likely added for a spacer for higher lift of the snowthrower. A piece of steel tubing or pipe or flat washers would work better. Basic unit manual Garry That's it!! Thank a million. So it looks like it attaches to the end of the "Tube and Rod", I should be able to figure it out from there. Said to self: Lesson learned idiot! Get the dang snowblower installed BEFORE it starts snowing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brrly1 1,146 #6 Posted December 10, 2013 Been there, done that! You'll like the tractor. Practice makes perfect. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machria 78 #7 Posted December 10, 2013 Does anyone remove the "Side Extensions" from the snow blower? These are the metal plates that stick out each side an extra 5 or 6 inches or so. I have a small area to snowblow, so I really don't need the extra width, and could benifit from the smaller footprint of the unit. Anyone see a problem with removing them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #8 Posted December 10, 2013 Before you remove them, check the width of your wheels... if you remove them, will that make the blower narrower than the tractor? If not a concern... just remove them. They're just there to increase the path. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machria 78 #9 Posted December 10, 2013 Good point, thanks. Will check that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #10 Posted December 10, 2013 some folks feel the "wings" make the unit pull to one side or another. I have them on and never had an issue, I like to take a smaller bite and w/o the side extensions, the width of the unit is smaller. try using with and w/o them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbartlett1958 99 #11 Posted December 11, 2013 The wings also serve to protect the auger a bit as they stick out in front of it by 3 or 4 inches. That way if you hit something, the wing takes the hit before the rapidly spinning auger. Either situation is bad, just one is worse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machria 78 #12 Posted January 6, 2014 Anyone know the diameter (OD) of the lift rod off hand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
