McGrew 460 #1 Posted August 30, 2018 I am planning on attaching the snow plow to my 71 Raider 10 this weekend to move some dirt around. The only lifting rod I have came off the mower deck, and has a slip collar that allows the deck to float up if necessary. Should the plow have a lift rod that allows me to put downward force on the blade? My tractor has the electric lift mechanism. Picture of lifting rod for mower deck is attached. I think I remember being able to lift the front of the tractor off the pavement with the plow when I was a kid? I hope what I am asking makes sense... Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daron1965 644 #2 Posted August 30, 2018 I'm at work, so I can't take any pics, but I have a short piece of flat stock that attaches mine. It does have down pressure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGrew 460 #3 Posted August 30, 2018 Daron, Thanks! That is what I needed to know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #4 Posted August 31, 2018 Down pressure or lift your snow plow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #5 Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Tankman said: Down pressure or lift your snow plow. I think @wheeledhorseman makes a solid link between the upper arm and the blade frame, also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #6 Posted August 31, 2018 I just drilled a couple of pieces of flatbar. Off the rack at Home "Cheapo" or Lowes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGrew 460 #7 Posted August 31, 2018 Guys, Thanks for the information! The dimensions on the flat stock bar are especially helpful. Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGrew 460 #8 Posted September 5, 2018 This snow plow (ok, it will probably never see snow here in SC) has 4 different holes the top of the springs can be mounted in. This would change the angle of the blade in the vertical plane. Mine has always been set in the second hole from the top, making the blade almost vertical. Do you ever move this adjustment for different jobs? Does anyone have the manual for this 71 model 42” plow? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #9 Posted September 5, 2018 The assembly came in 2 packages back in the day. Click on the pictures Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGrew 460 #10 Posted September 5, 2018 Garry, Thank you! My Dad was really good at keeping all the paperwork on his equipment, but the instructions on the snow blade is the one thing that I did not have. I probably should correct myself, my Mom is the one who kept and filed EVERYTHING! The instructions answered my question much as I suspected.... "Tilt back for more aggressive action". Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
