Seat time

[Wayne0 580]

Finally got some seat time on Ole' Rusty. Note the "down pressure" on the blade.

[ebinmaine 68,889]

1 hour ago, Wayne0 said:

. Note the "down pressure" on the blade.

 

 

Nicely done! 

[rmaynard 15,735]

I enjoyed my seat time on Monday. And again this morning there was 1-1/2".

 

In reference to downward pressure, I've never had a need for it, nor do I see a reason for it. It's snow. It's not like you are grading stones or dirt. It just looks to me like you are putting excessive wear on the blade. If you can elaborate, I'd appreciate it.

[ebinmaine 68,889]

13 minutes ago, rmaynard said:

I enjoyed my seat time on Monday. And again this morning there was 1-1/2".

 

In reference to downward pressure, I've never had a need for it, nor do I see a reason for it. It's snow. It's not like you are grading stones or dirt. It just looks to me like you are putting excessive wear on the blade. If you can elaborate, I'd appreciate it.

 

 

We use down pressure here for snow that's been driven on, or a very heavy almost slush type. Also occasionally for scraping up ice. 

 

[Wayne0 580]

Yeah, I like to scrape down to the asphalt, so if it rains it runs off and I don't have a skating rink for a driveway. My "down pressure" still allows the blade to float some.

As far as wear, the blade is brand new and doesn't get that much use. Big snow gets the big deuce on the 520.

Edited Saturday at 11:26 PM by Wayne0

[Ed Kennell 39,233]

2 hours ago, Wayne0 said:

Note the "down pressure"

Is that chunk of rail about 50lbs. ?      What happens when the blade trips?

I have 50 on the front wheels to improve steering but non on the blade.

 

[Skwerl58 730]

Nice set up and glad you got the seat time. I also got some seat time pushing snow today. We had 3-4 inches and the first time I pushed the stuff in three years. I have converted a mule drive to hold the weight on my 414-8. 

[c-series don 9,063]

I see you have a GT-1800 with hydraulic lift. Why not just use the solid lift link so you have down pressure? You can actually lift the front wheels off the ground. And if you use the slotted hole in the plow frame it will allow the blade to float a bit. I’m curious like Ed is about what happens when the blade trips? 

Edited Sunday at 02:11 AM by c-series don

[Chaz54 66]

Here in Missouri I got quite a bit of seat time yesterday and today. We got 4” of snow and sleet and then another 2” of snow two later. I got our driveway cleared after the sleet and snow and again after the 2” of snow. Today I went out and cleared the two neighbors driveway, cleared the street in front of their mailboxes, and to allow parking on the street. The snow on the street was about as deep as the height of the blade. It was 33 degrees out today so the snow was starting to soften up a bit, but the 520H worked beautifully. I don’t use any weights or chains. I switched over to golf cart tires about 3 years ago and really like them. Plenty of traction and not any marks from chains on the neighbors driveways. Made some piles about 3 feet high and 8-10 feet long. 

[Wayne0 580]

14 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Is that chunk of rail about 50lbs. ?      What happens when the blade trips?

I have 50 on the front wheels to improve steering but non on the blade.

 

Yup around 50 Lbs. The blade pops right back.

[Wayne0 580]

11 hours ago, c-series don said:

I see you have a GT-1800 with hydraulic lift. Why not just use the solid lift link so you have down pressure? You can actually lift the front wheels off the ground. And if you use the slotted hole in the plow frame it will allow the blade to float a bit. I’m curious like Ed is about what happens when the blade trips? 

I still wanted the blade to float a bit and not dig up the dirt between the driveway and the shed.

[ebinmaine 68,889]

16 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Is that chunk of rail about 50lbs. ?      What happens when the blade trips?

I have 50 on the front wheels to improve steering but non on the blade.

 

 

13 hours ago, c-series don said:

I see you have a GT-1800 with hydraulic lift. Why not just use the solid lift link so you have down pressure? You can actually lift the front wheels off the ground. And if you use the slotted hole in the plow frame it will allow the blade to float a bit. I’m curious like Ed is about what happens when the blade trips? 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Wayne0 said:

Yup around 50 Lbs. The blade pops right back.

 

 

 

That's kinda what my big wide 60" plow does. 

That has a 4" tall by 1/2" thick skidsteer cutting edge.  

That edge weighs quite a bit.  

 

I have FOUR trip springs. 

Works perfectly.  

 

 

 

[MainelyWheelhorse 660]

 

Today’s plowing session was about a 1/2 hr/45 min of seat time with no issues. I have the blade floating a bit and it never caught anything. The next project is fixing the rattling of the plow and the rod that engages the pin that locks the pivot.

[peter lena 8,878]

@MainelyWheelhorse  that would be the plow steering quadrant , functional detailing , like , this that entire needs detailing , this lever swing point is a perfect example of , dialing in a movement area , the shoulder bolt , has no threads , in the swing area , red grease makes move with ease , elastic lock  nut holds perfect swing base , the pull wire goes to the quadrant , slide pin , also red grease , those plows are cake  for functional movement detailing , build mine , up on milk crates , so I can watch the changes , easy to roller stool around , and verify its easy use. that hand squeeze lever , moves without effort , blade swing  effortless . also oil  lubricate the front of blade , for snow slide off , like free HP , pete  

 

[MainelyWheelhorse 660]

@peter lena The plow works fine. It’s at least 50 years old and well used before I bought it. I know it’s not the triangle/quadrant as that is tight and lubed. It’s the rod that swings the plow pivot. It floats in the holes and the vibration from the engine rattles it every so often. I lubed everything that moves on the plow before I put it on in September.  Thanks though for the tip abut oiling the front of the blade.

Edited Sunday at 11:58 PM by MainelyWheelhorse

[peter lena 8,878]

@ MAINLY WHEEL horse  , that  wire pull , found that  using a small pair of channel locks , to snup up the connection points , makes a difference , also on the starting  downward  wire  track , ran it thru some small plastic tubing to enhance slide , then used the small channel locks to snug up the connection points , basically eliminating and sloppiness  in initial lever squeeze, have a couple of blades , no slack in lever pull , remember the PLOW STEERING QUADRANT COMPRESSION SPRING , tensions the entire lever set up , pete   

[bassJAM 57]

On 1/11/2025 at 6:55 PM, Ed Kennell said:

Is that chunk of rail about 50lbs. ?      What happens when the blade trips?

I have 50 on the front wheels to improve steering but non on the blade.

 

 

I added 120lbs to the front axle this year, it made a world of difference vs nothing before.  I've never needed down pressure but my font end would get pushed around when the plow was angled.