Snow Blower Question 315-8

[Marc Gall 0]

Looking for some advice/help/guidance:

I have a 315-8. Model # 73450 with a Kohler 15HP Engine. We’re in the process of moving to Northern Michigan. The new home has a pretty steep and long driveway, so I’m in the market for a snow blower for my Wheel Horse. I found a snow blower Model # 79262 - Serial # 5900999.  
 

Here’s my questions/concern:

1 - Will this Snow Blower fit my 315-8?

 

2 - Harder question, will my 315 be able to handle a steep drive. The drive is around 30°. I am planning to purchase rubber chains and wheel weights. 
 

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[kasey54 305]

I think traction will be the only question mark. Never worked a grade like that.

Steering may be an issue too. Asphalt or gravel drive?

[Marc Gall 0]

Asphalt Driveway.  

[kasey54 305]

I've read here, that front chains help with the steering.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033]

The 79262 fits lawn tractors with vertical engine crankshaft so the belt drive is different.

 

These models should fit I think. More at the end.

Front quick hitch introduced. Snowthrower rear frame has a 5/8" diameter round bar.

1973-74 model 6-6212 plus 6-9113

1974 model 6-6213 - (First model to include 8-0221 extensions without the front straight return - just a flat plate)

1975 model 6-6214 - (First model to include 8-0221 [103552 replaced by 93-1617 and 93-1617-01] side extensions with the front straight return. First model to have a cable spool on chute rotating crank)

1976 model 6-6215 - This one -

1976 model 66-42ST01 - and this one are likely identical. The model number format changed.

1977 model 76-42ST01 - This one

1978 model 86-42ST01 - and this one

1979 model 96-42ST01 - and this one plus 1980 may be all the same. They started using a different model number for each model year.

1980 model 06-42ST01 - (Last 42" model to use 4 grooved rollers for the chute)

1981-82 model 06-42ST02 - (First model to use plastic collar for the chute but was a retrofit for older models. Last model to use wheels)

1983 model 06-42ST03 - (First model to use skids)

1984-87 model 06-42ST04 - (Last model to use a 3/4" diameter driveshaft)

1987-89 model 06-42ST05 - (First model to use a 7/8" diameter driveshaft)

1990 model 06-42ST06

1991-93 model 06-42ST07 - (First model with tall chute retained by 3 individual grooved retainers)

1993-2001 model 79360

2002-2007 model 79362

 

The snowthrower listed for you tractor is model 79362 with this note - 79360 Snowthrower will fit; requires Adapter Kit 105-1503 which consists of a new driven pulley and a support for the chute crank.

I do not know what is different about the pulley. Could be diameter and/or shaft size. 

Hopefully someone reading this has a model 79362 and will comment.

 

Garry

 

[Marc Gall 0]

Thank You. Wow!  That’s a lot of good info. I just found a 79362 Snow Blower not too far from me.  Just it be clear. This snow Blower will fit my 315-8, right?  Thanks again

[WVHillbilly520H 10,373]

6 hours ago, Marc Gall said:

Thank You. Wow!  That’s a lot of good info. I just found a 79362 Snow Blower not too far from me.  Just it be clear. This snow Blower will fit my 315-8, right?  Thanks again

YES

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033]

6 hours ago, Marc Gall said:

Thank You. Wow!  That’s a lot of good info. I just found a 79362 Snow Blower not too far from me.  Just it be clear. This snow Blower will fit my 315-8, right?  Thanks again

If you get the 79362 could you give us the dimensions of the driven pulley?

I suspect the change to an electric pto clutch has something to do with it.

 

Garry

[lynnmor 7,302]

If your driveway slopes to the side, be aware that rubber tire chains have no control to prevent sideways slip.  Those rubber straps are a toboggan side to side.  I have one spot that I learned to handle very carefully after doing a 180 and now work the high side first and take subsequent cuts with the snow bank preventing side slip.