TWH520H 5 #1 Posted December 9, 2023 I have used a old, single stage blower on my 520h for 20 years. I have acquired two 44" 2-stage blowers and will be using one for the first time this year. 2 questions: First, is the lift assist spring required given the hydraulic lift? 2nd, the belt guard bracket and anti-sway brackets mention "locators" which I do not have. I am not able to find a part number or even a pic. Can anyone help? Btw, I have acquired 4 520h tractors. All run and I have both single and 2-stage blowers as well as 3 48" mowing decks and 1 60" deck. They are all functional but, each need some repair to make them nice. I also have a dozer blade that is in new condition. Let me know if anything is of interest. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,432 #2 Posted December 9, 2023 8 minutes ago, TWH520H said: is the lift assist spring required given the hydraulic lift? Using the lift assist spring on a Hydro tractor is a question of "can you" vs "should you". The lift will certainly make the snowblower go up and down on its own but the weight of the big Two Stage Snowblower is such that it REALLY should have the spring to take tension and wear off the pivots. 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #3 Posted December 9, 2023 @TWH520H in addition to spring / lift , get some aerosol red grease , in all the pivot / movement points , make related rust go away .would personally , give that unit a, penetrating lubrication spray down , paint fade stage , says , I,M READY , just me , Pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,305 #4 Posted December 9, 2023 The manual is available here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #5 Posted December 9, 2023 The large spring under/near the belt is more to stabilize the load keeping it level more than anything. The anti sway stuff is to keep the belt from rubbing the hood. Think Lowell sells those parts https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/ 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWH520H 5 #6 Posted December 9, 2023 Thanks everyone! Confirmed my thoughts on the lift assist spring. I've not used one on my single stage with no issue but, these are so much heavier. I plan to give it a good bath and lube everything before any use. Getting it mounted and moveable so I can get it in my heated garage to prep. Thanks again! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #7 Posted December 9, 2023 to the forum. Lots of good folks here. I'm pretty sure that as a group, we have broken and fixed pretty much everything on a Wheel Horse that can be broken and fixed. Even better, several people will usually share advice and ideas about whatever you happen to ask. I've sent you a personal message about a mower deck. If you are serious about selling Wheel Horse related items, you should check out the classified section of the forum. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,415 #8 Posted December 10, 2023 to!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #9 Posted December 10, 2023 @TWH520H very often see total neglect , talking rust everywhere , everything vibrating , nothing works like its saposed to , like a brag point of , I DON,T CARE . when a mower deck is abuzz with movement , you can bet every rotational point on it is in the failure stage . notice the belt tensioner , bouncing like crazy ? what could that possibly be? how about ,incremental bearing binding ? rusty dust , from connection areas , clutch pedal , binding up ? leave it outside , water in your trans ? really ? do not understand it , Pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
