Lane Ranger 10,945 #1 Posted November 7, 2017 My previous tiller was a 1993 model and did not have this flat bar on it. I am placing ona 1993. 314 eight speed. What was this bar for? Not shown in older or newer manual. Looks like could be alternative place to put lift assist spring rather than eyebolt. I might remove as it comes close to rear gas tank . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #2 Posted November 7, 2017 What bar are you talking about? What I've circled? That's the lift point..... the eyebolt is where the lift assist spring would go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #3 Posted November 7, 2017 I'm thinking some one didn't want to use a long chain ...or used that as "transport" mode or for extra weight while plowing snow ...Jeff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,945 #4 Posted November 7, 2017 Jason: Does the chain go on the bar from the rear rock shaft with a clvis and pin??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #5 Posted November 7, 2017 Not sure how you'd adapt that to one with an under-seat rockshaft... this style was for the older tractors..... Took me the last 15 minutes... but finally found a pic of mine mounted.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,945 #6 Posted November 7, 2017 (edited) More pics with chain on tiller Edited November 7, 2017 by Lane Ranger Bar clears gas tank which is what I was worried about! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,032 #7 Posted November 7, 2017 1975 was the last year the tillers used that lift arm on model 7-1252 Garry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,945 #8 Posted November 8, 2017 Jason: Do you have a picture you can send me of the tension spring on the idler arm to frame of your tiller tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #9 Posted November 8, 2017 No problem Lane..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,945 #10 Posted November 8, 2017 My idler has the spring tension arm in front and at an angle. So it is suppose to be attached to a bolt in the front (second hole) of the tractor frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #11 Posted November 8, 2017 Sorry Lane, I don't have that style. There are pictures in this post when someone built their own though... and this one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #12 Posted November 8, 2017 See if this helps... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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