gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,046 #26 Posted September 20, 2022 Thanks for confirming. Having never seen one that is one serious spring. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatingman 971 #27 Posted September 20, 2022 56 minutes ago, OldWorkHorse said: Single stage snow blower lift sping #4629 Beat me to it. Got held up at a job site, otherwise I would have done the same a few hours ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,577 #28 Posted September 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: serious spring I'd agree. Doesn't seem unreasonable though. That's quite a bit of leverage at that point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #29 Posted September 20, 2022 Had to break out the heavy duty 1 foot flat head to remove the thing. She's got some lift in her. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #30 Posted September 21, 2022 @OldWorkHorse broken record here , go after every lubrication point , make the rust run out , like red aerosol grease , tube applicator in tight spots , especially , auger chain area , and idler drive pully mount area , just behind blade , cannot emphasise enough , when drive function areas , can work with ease , the difference is amazing , greasy pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites