12Horse Paladin   1,038 #1 Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Morning, Everyone.😊 After making space for my new arrival out in the garage yesterday, i've a few questions. Is there a place where i can get a paper owners manual, cheaply? I'm sure itll get used/dirty, as i go over things... Is there anyplace (ive checked youtube) that shows how to remove the snowblower? A video would be preferred, but even if i had a schematic, that would probably do. Also along the same lines...i have a spare plow i am planning on running...but it is a manually operated one, and i kno nothing of such things yet...will i be able to adapt it, or use it as is, and still have use of the lift? I have no idea how these are hooked up (for use with the hydraulics)... Currently the tractor wears rear (turf) tires that are 2" wider than spec. Is this ok, being a hydro, or will it cause undue wear and tear, or anything? I'm learning as i go; thanks for the help with my admittedly odd questions. As i side note, ive sensed realized the ignition has been upgraded and uses points and condenser...what is the purpose and advantage to this? Just curious if the old system was flawed, or whatever... You all have a good day....  Edited November 9, 2019 by 12Horse Paladin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854   11,630 #2 Posted November 9, 2019 The cheapest manual you can find is to download the one here, and then print it out off a computer linked to a printer. Can't get much cheaper than that, only costs you the paper it's printed on 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto   28,062 #3 Posted November 9, 2019  I print my manuals off from here. Then I slide the pages into page protector sleeves and put them in a 3 ring binder. This keeps the paper clean while your paging through with greasy fingers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto   28,062 #4 Posted November 9, 2019 1 hour ago, 12Horse Paladin said: ...i have a spare plow i am planning on running...but it is a manually operated one, and i kno nothing of such things yet...will i be able to adapt it, or use it as is, and still have use of the lift? I have no idea how these are hooked up (for use with the hydraulics)...  It will hook up exactly like it would if the tractor had a manual lift. If you wish to have down pressure, you can replace the chain linkage on the plow with a solid lift link. I plan on installing a plow on my C145 later today, I can take some pic's for you if you wish.  1 hour ago, 12Horse Paladin said: Currently the tractor wears rear (turf) tires that are 2" wider than spec. Is this ok, being a hydro, or will it cause undue wear and tear, or anything?  I'm going to guess the the tractor is wearing 23x10.50x12's, these will have no ill effect on the tractor at all. Turf's with chains are a great choice for a tractor on snow duty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT   2,401 #5 Posted November 9, 2019 2 hours ago, 12Horse Paladin said: As i side note, ive sensed realized the ignition has been upgraded and uses points and condenser...what is the purpose and advantage to this? Just curious if the old system was flawed, or whatever... You all have a good day....  The breakerless system that it used wasn't used for very long and parts are difficult to find and usually fairly expensive. I know of some people that are still using the system and it's fine as long as its working.  People switch to points because they're cheap as dirt and simple. If something goes wrong, replacing the entire ignition system costs less than $30. The main advantage is serviceability. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin   1,038 #6 Posted November 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Achto said:  It will hook up exactly like it would if the tractor had a manual lift. If you wish to have down pressure, you can replace the chain linkage on the plow with a solid lift link. I plan on installing a plow on my C145 later today, I can take some pic's for you if you wish.  I would appreciate any further info and the pics greatly! I want to use the hydraulics to lift, and what you say about down pressure, from what little i know, sounds good, too...thankyou! I just didnt know if i needed a whole different plow to utilize my hydraulics...  And you are exactly correct about what the size was. They are Armstrong ultra trac tires. Dunno the brand at all, but they appear to be in good shape... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto   28,062 #7 Posted November 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, 12Horse Paladin said: I just didnt know if i needed a whole different plow to utilize my hydraulics...   kept it simple for the hydraulics. Basically the hydraulic ram mimics what the manual lift handle did. All implement hook ups under the tractor remained the same. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto   28,062 #8 Posted November 10, 2019 10 hours ago, 12Horse Paladin said: I would appreciate any further info and the pics greatly!  Here are the some pics, hope they are helpful.  Easiest way that I have found to mount a push blade plow is to start by removing the handle for the pivot control. This way you can drive the tractor right over the plow. Next attach the plow to the rear mount.  Next connect to the lift link, pay no attention to the lift bar for the mower deck I have a solid link bar on mine, this allows me to have down pressure. I if you use chain to attach to the lift the only down pressure you will have is the weight of the plow.  Install the release wire and pivot arm.  Ready to plow!!  A relativity simple installation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
