Amanda B 1 #1 Posted June 9, 2014 I have a mid mount grade blade that was purchased with the 416 tractor NEW.. back in the 80ties.. The blade was not a new part, but used..and sold with the new tractor from the dealer as a accessory.. so don't have a clue how to mount it.. don't suppose there is a manual? It also sat out so is rusted solid, so needs some work.. I think it is missing some parts, springs mostly.. real shame, sadly some of the accessories on this tractor sat out as around that time by father who purchased the tractor was ill.. so other than using it as a mower and a plow for the snow.. not much else was considered.. Hope you can help.. THANKS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,508 #2 Posted June 9, 2014 If it is 50" this should work If it is 40" use this one Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #3 Posted June 10, 2014 I think the springs help lock the arm controlling the blade angle into place. The blade should work just fine without them if you don't change the angle. It is a great attachment. Don't worry about rust on the blade. A little time at work, and it will scrape right off! There aren't many parts. A few pictures would help sort out what you have, and what you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda B 1 #4 Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Thanks.. I think it is the 40" as for rust.. its rusted solid into position so no changing the angle guess that is good If I am missing the spring..funny as it actually has a decent amount of paint still on it.. except on that section.. It was sitting on the blade outside for quite awhile (wrong way to store a blade!) but all the penetrating oil in the world will not free them.. I have tried.. Thinking I may try the electrolysis method for rust removal.. Will see.. Opps spoke to soon.. I get some pictures.. it may be the 50" I need to go and take a good look at it, been in the garage and buried.. but If I remeber right the bracket is behind the blade.. Edited June 10, 2014 by Amanda B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dennist 139 #5 Posted June 10, 2014 Very much worth getting out and rust freed up, if you have any gravel drive/road you want to clean up. This pic was in spring with a lot of ruts in the road prior and no new gravel hauled in. By the way this was a 416 with a 50" grader blade also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #6 Posted June 10, 2014 yes pics would make us happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda B 1 #7 Posted June 12, 2014 As requested! I am thinking I really do want to fix this item up to nice vs just use as is.. Why not? may be kind of fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #8 Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) I can't tell what is missing without a view from the top. The important pieces seem to be there. You may need a link bar from the rockshaft to the blade (may be there, just can't see the attachment point), and the nuts/bolts/spring that attach the blade to the mounting frame. You also need the bracket that mounts the frame to the rear axle. Might already be on the tractor. Edited June 18, 2014 by cheesegrader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #9 Posted June 19, 2014 Never thought id be using a little garden tractor to clean up our shared driveway every year. It's probably 1/4 mile +. The grader blade is by far my favorite attachment! So long as you have a lot if dirt and gravel it'll work well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
