edgro 679 #26 Posted January 5, 2022 Dont know if this was suggested, i just use both hands on lift, only way to lift the tiller also 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #27 Posted January 5, 2022 42 minutes ago, edgro said: use both hands on lift Problem with that is that now you've got NO hands on the wheel or on the motion control. So, you would pretty much have to stop, then lift, and that isn't what I'm looking to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #28 Posted January 5, 2022 6 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: thought about the way my el-cheapo come along reverses That's exactly where I got the idea for the slot. The trouble is, you have to flip that spring manually. You might as well break down and buy a winch, a little angle iron, a few switches and relays, plus a few feet of wire. In the end, all you have to do is put the tractor in reverse, and the blade magically pops up. But you might want to plan on a couple hours free time, when it comes to all them wires, switches, relays, and such. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,636 #29 Posted January 5, 2022 Just a detail to point out. I often back blade snow in specific areas due to access problems or to finish grade gravel…May want ability to keep blade down in reverse… 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #30 Posted January 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Just a detail to point out. I often back blade snow in specific areas due to access problems or to finish grade gravel…May want ability to keep blade down in reverse… I have a switch. I can operate the lift function by the shifter. or by the PTO pedal. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
killroy 35 #31 Posted January 5, 2022 13 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Yeah? OK. One of my machines works that way too. Do you have any suggestions on how to make it easier to pull a manual lift Killroy? No my manual lift mower is only for my mower deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 752 #32 Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) I had a chance to do a quick test today. WOW what a diffrance. Now I will have to do a cleaner and more finished install but I just wanted to test it out first. WOW Edited January 5, 2022 by moe1965 Extra pix 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorbeast 27 #33 Posted January 5, 2022 12 hours ago, Gregor said: That's exactly where I got the idea for the slot. The trouble is, you have to flip that spring manually. You might as well break down and buy a winch, a little angle iron, a few switches and relays, plus a few feet of wire. In the end, all you have to do is put the tractor in reverse, and the blade magically pops up. But you might want to plan on a couple hours free time, when it comes to all them wires, switches, relays, and such. @GregorIf I may ask, what software did you use to draw up your schematic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,099 #34 Posted January 5, 2022 @moe1965 done a lot of spring experimentation , with both snow blower and dozer blade , like this , you can also add a turnbuckle to a spring to dial in what you want . use eye bolts for your hood bolts , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregor 4,847 #35 Posted January 5, 2022 42 minutes ago, tractorbeast said: @GregorIf I may ask, what software did you use to draw up your schematic. ummmmmm Here's what I can tell you. I have windows 10. It says "LibreOffice Draw" at the top. Does that answer your question? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #36 Posted January 6, 2022 3 hours ago, moe1965 said: WOW There was enough 'throw' of the lever to get full up/down of the blade? I haven't looked at this on mine yet, been working on my cutting deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites