matts 85 2 #1 Posted April 1, 2016 hi all new to site nice to here from yas just installed snowblower on c85 and have to ask looks rite but man I get one heck of a work out lifting it up does this sound normal or am missing something any input would be helpful thnx all what a great site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #2 Posted April 1, 2016 They make a lift assist spring for help lifting the snow blower a member on here sells them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matts 85 2 #3 Posted April 1, 2016 thank you very much as I said this is quiet a bit of weight and the springs would mount where? the lift bar is round springs go to what and where. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #4 Posted April 1, 2016 Its goes on the on the bar where the foot rests mount. And to the flag. i found a picture of one on this forum. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,654 #5 Posted April 1, 2016 Not all flags have the tab that the Eye Bolt is in. May have to get another flag or do some welding... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matts 85 2 #6 Posted April 1, 2016 thanks for all the help that clears a lot of things up again much thnx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,760 #7 Posted April 1, 2016 Yes send Glen a personal message and he can help you out - heck of a good guy and has alot of neat stuff. BTW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #8 Posted April 1, 2016 It also helps to move the pin to the upper (i think) hole to attach the flag to the lift mechanism 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,031 #9 Posted April 2, 2016 This parts list of a later manual lift illustrates what each of the holes in the lift arms are used for https://www.partstree.com/parts/toro/mowers-lawn-garden-tractor/21-12k801-312-8-toro-312-8-garden-tractor-1985/manual-lift-linkage/ Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,981 #10 Posted April 2, 2016 I'm with Irv and Gary. They are heavy but you shouldn't have a VERY hard time lifting it unless the flag is mounted in the lower hole. Once you get that straight you can determine if you want or need to add the lift assist spring. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,018 #11 Posted April 2, 2016 Yes Irv is correct! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matts 85 2 #12 Posted April 2, 2016 a very big thank u to all man should have come to the horse corral long time ago ah will get the hang of this site again thnx to all matts 85 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
