Xearl 131 #1 Posted November 25, 2018 I want the blower to raise up more . Do I add washers or take them off . There are two no there now . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,582 #2 Posted November 25, 2018 usually you add more washers. I used 1 flat washer then 2- 3 lock washers then another flat washer, that quickly gave me added height. not sure of the 2 stage mounting, but check if you can gain anything at any other point. pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xearl 131 #3 Posted November 25, 2018 I have two washers on there now but could use some extra height . I don't think there is any way to modify the mounting . Thanks for the input . ED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #4 Posted November 25, 2018 3 hours ago, peter lena said: usually you add more washers. I used 1 flat washer then 2- 3 lock washers then another flat washer, that quickly gave me added height. not sure of the 2 stage mounting, but check if you can gain anything at any other point. pete Snow thrower/blower mounting on an xi series tractor is of a different beast than the classic series (B,C,3,4,500) 3 hours ago, Xearl said: I have two washers on there now but could use some extra height . I don't think there is any way to modify the mounting . Thanks for the input . ED Ed, since I only had the single stage on the xi I can't really help you, but I'm guessing where the mule drive and drive belt on the blower is really the limiting factor on the lift height, Jeff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,582 #5 Posted November 26, 2018 https://www.scribd.com/doc/47347685/Toro-WheelHorse-Snow-Blower-Manual-Model-79262-for-260-series, after looking up your blower , I found this , hope it helps you out , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #6 Posted November 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, peter lena said: https://www.scribd.com/doc/47347685/Toro-WheelHorse-Snow-Blower-Manual-Model-79262-for-260-series, after looking up your blower , I found this , hope it helps you out , pete Pete, these are for the 523Dxi or xi series horizontal shaft garden tractors the last of the Wheel Horse , blower model 79366, not the 260 series vertical shaft lawn tractors... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xearl 131 #7 Posted November 26, 2018 I will try adding washers . Blower is a 79366 . Thanks everyone . ED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,582 #8 Posted November 26, 2018 I would really like to check one of those out, I have never seen one. I'm sure there are a number of details that would help you out. Typically my blower experience has shown , neglect, and no regular maintenance. frozen rusted joints etc. pulley tension , neglect ,lift points rusted . I am going to check out the Midwest for info, that's were they regularly use them ,and the berco blowers. good luck , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xearl 131 #9 Posted December 1, 2018 I added three washers and got the extra height I needed . I tried four but the blower frame hit the pulley box . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
