Let us see some pictures of your Snow movers!

[Tractorhead 8,609]

3 hours ago, WHX24 said:

Any consolation fellas the days start getting longer again in a couple of weeks! 

 

but why this take so long...

 

Winter, hum, here we had just cold temps but no Snow for now

[tom2p 2,393]

On 12/4/2019 at 8:54 AM, WildmanC120 said:

I'm starting to like the Onan power for sure.  Still scared every time I run it that the rear cylinder is gonna die thanks to the internet.  

 

With how well this thing works I don't even need to finish the 2 stage install on my 161.  

lol - often have the same thoughts 

 

darn internet !!!

 

 

couple of things ...

 

I believe the 520 might be more susceptible to engine issues and especially rear cylinder issues  (compared to 416) ... ?

valve seat issues might be more common than rear cylinder issues  - on both and especially 416 ?

 

after reading about various issues (in horror lol) - when my 416 reached around 1000 hours I got another 416

 

the 1000 hour 416 still runs well though - and never had a valve adjustment or heads/piston decarbon ;  nothing other than basic maintenance performed 

but ya never know - next summer could be a different story;  regardless - the 416-H probably the best purchase I've made ... ever 

 

also have a 312-8 - great tractor - but get spoiled after using the 416-H  (especially for large amount of grass cutting)

 

[Shynon 7,435]

[balconio 600]

I got a chance to use my newly acquired 312-8 today to clear about 4" of very wet and heavy snow from my 75' double-wide driveway. she did admirably- but was screaming through the entire thing unless i crept along in 2-Low. i thought it was the belt but turns out the PTO clutch was pretty loose... I absolutely love how adjusting that was completely tool-free and took me all of 30 seconds to turn in the adjuster 2 full turns.

 

in the background you can see my POS 9hp Craftsman walk behind. just for shites-and-gigs i tried it out, and no joke it was completely clogged within 3 feet of trying to throw this wet snow. i think i might have made a good move on the wheelhorse here!

 

One question i have for folks is- i didn't find that the blower was getting all the way down to the asphalt without adjusting the wheels all the way down to their lowest setting and then pushing my foot downwards against the lift lever while moving. is this common to have to give it down-pressure like that to get down to the asphalt? 

[Pullstart 59,651]

@balconio That flag link on the blower should slide on and off of the long piece.  It can receive a shim or two for more lift I believe.  Maybe there are some in that you can remove?  Or is there an adjustment knob on that machine limiting the throw of the lift lever?

[953 nut 51,630]

27 minutes ago, balconio said:

i didn't find that the blower was getting all the way down to the asphalt

There is an adjustment that will limit the lift from being able to go all the way down. See if that might be holding your blower up.

 

[Pullstart 59,651]

Here’s an illustration of what I mean.  Safety orange!  It’s hunting season!

[WHX?? 46,729]

Don't quit yer day job Kev.... oh that's right you ain't got one! 

[js5020 111]

Snow movers,,, yes I got some pics

 

 

[Pullstart 59,651]

2 hours ago, WHX24 said:

Don't quit yer day job Kev.... oh that's right you ain't got one! 

 

I’m gonna get into that terrible art chicken scratch business!

[balconio 600]

2 hours ago, pullstart said:

Here’s an illustration of what I mean.  Safety orange!  It’s hunting season!

I guess she's too old for the adjustment knob- I don't have one of those. i crawled under and didn't see any shims- but maybe the spring tension is giving me too much assist? it does seem to let down pretty nice and easy- i don't drop the lever of course but it's not wanting to slam down to the ground when i release it. i also see maybe i can move the pin on the lever that connects it all to the lift arm. when i have my foot on the lift lever (must look pretty funny) i can feel it wanting to push up when i go over wheel ruts. maybe my problem is i need to snowblow before tire tracks pack down the virgin snow making it all uneven?

 

I also like how trim i look in your sketch- stick figure drawings take off at least 75lbs LOL!

[Pullstart 59,651]

I’m at a loss for the assist spring, I’m not fortunate enough to have actually ever plowed or snow blowed on a Wheel Horse.  My plow rig is a 2500HD with a 9.2 V plow and 16’ swing wing back blade.    I’d say go ahead and loosen the tension on the spring a bit and see how it rides on dry pavement.  Maybe set the front tires on a 2x4 and set the blower to allow some droop even?

[Al C. 1,405]

Added weight of the raised mower deck gives solid traction.  Blade does not ride on the surface so there is no weight resistance, and since it is fixed to the frame, it does not ride up on the snow.  Works great!

Edited December 7, 2019 by Al C.

[oliver2-44 8,852]

Well this is probable as close to pushing snow as my C160 will ever come here in Central Texas.  

The Chains made a huge improvement on dirt traction.  it now has two 33 lb Sears rear wheel weigts per side and loaded tires.  What a beast!

[charging10 231]

My 1054 with 42" snow blade gets the job done whenever we get snow!

[Lagersolut 613]

I'm a little late to this thread but here it is - 416-8 I picked up in September is ready for snow .  Hunted down set of 50 pound each wheel weights, went over wiring , new oils , flushed tank , fixed hood stand , new bushings , headlight bezels , points , plug , condenser,  head gasket , coil ...the works . This year I'm tackling it with the 416 and a 315-8 . Hoping for some seat time with this 416 and the blower .

 

 

 

Edited December 15, 2019 by Lagersolut

[Andy N. 1,908]

My snow movers have been ready to go for over a month now and haven't moved an inch. I started them up yesterday just to warm everything up. I shouldn't speak too loudly though, the snow will come to Chicagoland soon enough.

[Gordyhogg 150]

Just finished putting the transmission together and back in my 89 312-8 this will be the first winter i get to plow with this one. I can't wait!

[Lane Ranger 10,490]

Well we received four to five inches of wet snow last night and we are expected to receive some more today.    I was able to get the 314 with 42 inch snowblower out about 7:30 am this morning.   It worked very well but I had the snowblower shoes up a little high.    So after the snowblowing was done I fired uo the 1958 Wheel Horse RJ with the 42 inch snowplow I bought and repainted this year.    It worked fine  but my older RJ plow in the basement seemed to work better for some reason.   I have chains on the RJ this year.    I always liked to see the snow roll off the RJ snowplow!

 

 

[Sarthurs01 752]

Got the c81 all ready to go and yet to have any snow to push lol

[AHS 1,411]

On 12/1/2019 at 4:29 PM, ebinmaine said:

Got the bracket changed out from the tow hitch and mounted the plow today.

 

Should be ready for the upcoming blast-o-winter.

 

 

 

@ebinmaine is this cinnamon? It looks tough! And clean!👍💪

[ebinmaine 63,089]

2 minutes ago, AHS said:

@ebinmaine is this cinnamon? It looks tough! And clean!👍💪

Yeah man that's the Cinnamon.

Definitely a rugged tractor.

The paint color is actually a satin and part of the reason we went with a non gloss is because the sheet metal of the hood and seat pan are pretty rough.

 

It isn't exactly spotless but Trina and I try to keep our stuff in decent condition all the time.

This is one of two tractors that she and I have done a full frame off restoration on.

 

[AHS 1,411]

@ebinmaine is that the kohler 16? Nice, you did a complete, and the horn!!😄 good job!! 👍 I know the feeling, I did a 85% restore on my 70 Raider 12.

[ebinmaine 63,089]

3 minutes ago, AHS said:

and the horn

Gotta havva horn...

 

At least when you're bringing it out in public like to Owls Head and stuff

[AHS 1,411]

@Lagersolut I like the C-101. My Dad still has one.. hold on.. there’s me on it in ‘85!💪👍😄