bigcreek 205 #1 Posted December 4, 2018 Gents and Gals i bought the 417 this summer after broke axle on 314, the 417 came with deck, plow, and thrower. I’m missing the eye bolt for the helper spring? Help anyone know the length ? It’s 5/8 I think in diameter. Also what belt will work it’s the 79360 thrower, the old belt is in rough shape many thanks Scott in Maryland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #2 Posted December 5, 2018 I also have a 417 but do not use the blower with it. I use the 520-H with a 79361 2 stage. I believe the Toro part # is 9750 for the 79360. I hope this helps you. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,302 #3 Posted December 5, 2018 My eyebolt is 3/8-16 threads that are about 3" long. Use a nylock nut and run it in till the spring starts to stretch a bit with the snowblower in its highest position. A long thread length allows easy spring connection and then plenty of adjustment. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #4 Posted December 5, 2018 Drive belt should be 5/8" x 69". Make sure you get one that is designed to bend backwards over a flat idler. The green Gates belts available from Napa is one of them. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcreek 205 #5 Posted December 20, 2018 Thanks for all the input, got it the thrower mounted and then had cranking problems, think i have traced that issue to bad solenoid, have ordered and it came in the mail today. I will let you know? My 314 H came with a 42 plow blade for the front, but when I got the 417 it came with a 48 in blade, do yall suppose that 314 could handle the bigger heavier 48 inch. Now in search of some chains and wheel weights. many thanks Scott I have to get better at downsizing pic size so I can share some images Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris G 3,296 #6 Posted December 20, 2018 I have a 48 inch blade on the b-140 I built. It's a b-80 with a 14hp engine swap. But it handless the blade just fine and has worked great everytime i have used it so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,350 #7 Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) 18 hours ago, bigcreek said: I have to get better at downsizing pic size so I can share some images If you become a supporter, for less than $2 a month you can post all the pictures you want, any size you want. Plus you'll be helping out a great site. Also, Edited December 21, 2018 by rjg854 welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,669 #8 Posted December 21, 2018 My primary plow tractor is a 12 Charger with 48" blade. Your 314 will run out of traction long before you run out of power... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
