RedTomato56 4 #1 Posted October 4, 2016 Just put my snowblade on my 1276 automatic and the front tires rub the blade when blade is at angle, what have I done wrong? also seems like the blade does not lift very high off ground. Thanks for any help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt 339 #2 Posted October 4, 2016 Welcome to Red Square. I'm sure more knowledgeable members will chime in and give you the info you needed for adjustment and correct mounting. But it sounds like you may need a frame extension for correct fit on your tractor to keep blade from rubbing tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #3 Posted October 4, 2016 Open this old post for plow frame information. And to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,706 #5 Posted October 4, 2016 Yep, the 1276 is considered a long frame tractor. If your snow blade has holes about 4 to 6" behind where it is mounted on the trans, move the frame forward...other wise they used to make a kit that extended the frame of the snow blade. I think you can see the 2 sets of mounting holes in the top left of this picture. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt 339 #6 Posted October 4, 2016 7 hours ago, stevasaurus said: Yep, the 1276 is considered a long frame tractor. If your snow blade has holes about 4 to 6" behind where it is mounted on the trans, move the frame forward...other wise they used to make a kit that extended the frame of the snow blade. I think you can see the 2 sets of mounting holes in the top left of this picture. In this picture I notice just above the bend there is a notch in the lever is that for clearance? If so what part of tractor does it help lever clear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #7 Posted October 23, 2016 The notch in some of the handle levers was to clear the 3/4" rod for the foot stirrups . Also , with the long frame older style like yours you may have to alter the handle geometry so it's swing arc doesn't run it into the pto on the engine . Short frame blades will mount up , but are going to need the extra 8"-10" of extra length to be able to swing the blade . Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #8 Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) Lacking a frame extension, I once added 4" to a long frame to clear my 520-8 swept axle. 4" long formed 12 ga CRS channels matching the frame dim's. Lengenthed the frame. 12" long formed 12 CRS channels matching the WH frame ID dimensions, stiffened the frame securely. Added 4" to the 1/2" dia actuator rod to angle the blade as needed. Bent 1/8" rod for the angle release pin. Simple. All works well, been in use for several winters. Edited October 24, 2016 by Tankman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #9 Posted October 24, 2016 Or on the cheap without cutting the frame I added my extension between the blade and the angle head then moved the spring retainer pin to keep it aligned,Jeff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedTomato56 4 #10 Posted October 27, 2016 Good idea may do that very thing. thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
