j4duncanr 1 #1 Posted November 14, 2014 does anyone have pictures of this hooked up to a 520h.i downloaded the manual but it has been so wrong.im having hard time with the assist spring and lift bar where they hook too. thank you 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #2 Posted November 14, 2014 Read this thread. ..it should tell you everything you need to know. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j4duncanr 1 #3 Posted November 15, 2014 sorry but mine is a 44 dual stage with different lift bar that was different than the pics you have.anyone else have pics to share please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,997 #4 Posted November 15, 2014 I use the manual to install mine. It is dead on. I will be installing it in the next few days and will take some pictures for you. Cleat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j4duncanr 1 #5 Posted November 16, 2014 I would appreciate that.then I can see where my mistakes are.my manual told me to use 3/8 by 2 inch bolts where the factory bolts where3/8 by 3/4.thats what I meant by mine being wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,997 #6 Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) I followed the installation steps in the owners manual except for the following modifications. Step 3 I used 1-1/4" bolts with a flat washer under the head of the bolt and under the nylock nut. Jack up front end of tractor to give more room to install front nut. Ensure bracket is as low as possible in the bolt holes when tightening. Step 10 lift assist spring not used with hydraulic lift. (Lift spring at front of tractor behind blower is used however). Step 12 use whatever hole works best for you. Step 13 I used a jack to raise blower instead of the procedure outlined in this step. Step 17 N/A in my case Step 24 I used the inner holes even with my 2 cyl engine. Note: Be sure to adjust antisway bar round block up against blower to reduce the blowers tendancy to sway in use. Lube chain and check tension Air up front tires to 20 PSI Lubricate chute Check gearbox oil levels Check auger shearbolts (5/16 x 3") Cleat Edited November 16, 2014 by cleat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gabe911 23 #9 Posted November 17, 2014 Cleat, that is one clean horse you have there! Also the snow blower is Boss! You have me on the prowl for a 2 stage now! P.s. thanks for all the pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j4duncanr 1 #10 Posted November 17, 2014 thank you.that lift spring was getting me confused.i started to wonder if I had all the right parts.hopefully Ill take some pics when I get it on.thank you again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #11 Posted November 19, 2014 I've had a 2 stage for a few years now. It's mounted on a hydro lift tractor. Haven't used the spring once. I'm not sure but I doubt many guys here use it. Just seems like a lot of aggravation to get it on. And I believe it's intended to assist the MANUAL LIFT tractors. Happy Snow Blowing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,997 #12 Posted November 20, 2014 Front lift spring is really easy to install, just lift the lever, install the spring, and push the lever back down. With the spring on I can lift the blower from the front manually with one hand easily. This allows the blower to float on top of my gravel drive instead of digging in. Cleat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #13 Posted November 20, 2014 Cleat - talk about being detailed about hooking up your 2 stage! I give you props, but man, that is way TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many steps for me...... I have (4) Drive into the Attach - A - matic Release "C" clamps on Attach - A - matic Attach lift arm Attach belt All Done! Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j4duncanr 1 #14 Posted November 20, 2014 when I got the blower it was a ebay purchase.so it was somewhat completey put together.well they put the lift assist spring on where the big lift spring shoulda been and when I raised it up the right side was higher than the left.i kept lookin at cleats pics and realized the issues.i changed them today and now it raising almost even.but I still don't think its high enough.i have the left pin in the bottomleft hole.now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
