balconio 606 #126 Posted December 20, 2019 On 12/5/2019 at 5:32 PM, balconio said: I guess she's too old for the adjustment knob- I don't have one of those. i crawled under and didn't see any shims- but maybe the spring tension is giving me too much assist? it does seem to let down pretty nice and easy- i don't drop the lever of course but it's not wanting to slam down to the ground when i release it. i also see maybe i can move the pin on the lever that connects it all to the lift arm. when i have my foot on the lift lever (must look pretty funny) i can feel it wanting to push up when i go over wheel ruts. maybe my problem is i need to snowblow before tire tracks pack down the virgin snow making it all uneven? I also like how trim i look in your sketch- stick figure drawings take off at least 75lbs LOL! It was the assist spring... I loosened the nut a bunch and now when I let it down the blower sits level and doesn't require any down pressure to evenly contact the ground with both wheels. Yeah it's a little more labor to lift now but I think the older gentleman I bought it from wanted the extra assist. If this winter keeps up like this here in NY I'm gonna have a left arm like Popeye... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikMacMike 479 #127 Posted December 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, balconio said: It was the assist spring... I loosened the nut a bunch and now when I let it down the blower sits level and doesn't require any down pressure to evenly contact the ground with both wheels. Yeah it's a little more labor to lift now but I think the older gentleman I bought it from wanted the extra assist. If this winter keeps up like this here in NY I'm gonna have a left arm like Popeye... I have no helper spring on mine. Was thinking it might be a good idea though, when going over ruts or bumps it seems to really stress the lift bar. Hey then there going to call ya lefty heheheheh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #128 Posted December 20, 2019 On 12/18/2019 at 10:38 AM, Lee1977 said: Two inches she could have moved that with the grader blade. A few years back I move about 4" with my grader blade. I normally just let it melt only take a day or two here. [/uril} I gotta get me a grader blade like your grader blade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,673 #129 Posted December 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, tom2p said: I gotta get me a grader blade like your grader blade That one is home made with a grader blade cut down to 4 ft. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,717 #130 Posted December 20, 2019 6 hours ago, tom2p said: I gotta get me a grader blade like your grader blade Oh yeah ya do. They are some handy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,839 #131 Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) FINALLY got enough snow to start the 520 and try out the new to me deuce.Not much 3 maybe 4 inches but still. Unbelievable for WI this is the first appreciable amount of snow this winter! 200 miles to the north they have almost three feet. Just a day ago on Sunday temps were in the 50's! Dan @Achto you get to try the 145 on the sidewalk? Edited December 31, 2019 by WHX24 6 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #132 Posted December 31, 2019 AND...you didn’t say what you thought of the deuce Jim?🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,839 #133 Posted December 31, 2019 15 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: AND...you didn’t say what you thought of the deuce Jim?🤔 She moves the powder alright! Sometimes too much.. if one is not careful with chute direction she'll blow it right back over on the driveway 50 ft away! going to "build" a drift later just so I can stuff this beast into it and move it again! Love to hear that Onan work! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,609 #134 Posted December 31, 2019 My son is in town from the University of Utah for the holidays and I put him to work on his old clients!!! In this instance I didn’t mind losing the seat time...! 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,213 #135 Posted December 31, 2019 @WHX24 Whats with the boiler flue pipe you got stuffed up your chute Do I need one of those to make me perform better. When you get a minute an explanation would be nice as in reason with specs, sizing, fastening, stainless ? etc, I'm liking the looks of that a lot but you may have to put it through it's paces some more before a recommendation ? As always, Thanks and Happy New Year 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #136 Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, WHX24 said: FINALLY got enough snow to start the 520 and try out the new to me deuce.Not much 3 maybe 4 inches but still. Unbelievable for WI this is the first appreciable amount of snow this winter! 200 miles to the north they have almost three feet. Just a day ago on Sunday temps were in the 50's! Dan @Achto you get to try the 145 on the sidewalk? Jim did you do the impeller paddle extensions ? Besides the "boiler" pipe @JCM says is sticking out the chute I honestly believe it be one of the best mods you can do to these tall chute thrower/blowers... Look here. ... https://www.partstree.com/models/79362-toro-42-snow-thrower-for-300-series-garden-tractors-sn-260000001-260999999-2006/chute-and-rotation-assembly-1/ ... Jim (both of you) the later models had the solid chute deflectors vs the wire rock deflector and in my opinion does increase the velocity the snow exits the chute therefore throwing it further. Edited December 31, 2019 by WVHillbilly520H 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #137 Posted January 1, 2020 This thing can plow 3 foot of snow after that I have to put the chains on. 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike in NC 341 #138 Posted March 5, 2020 Here is my 1971 Bronco 14. 6 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,839 #139 Posted March 5, 2020 On 12/31/2019 at 3:59 PM, JCM said: @WHX24 Whats with the boiler flue pipe you got stuffed up your chute Do I need one of those to make me perform better. When you get a minute an explanation would be nice as in reason with specs, sizing, fastening, stainless ? Missed the response on this Jim @JCM but all I did was take a piece of 6" 24 ga stove pipe. Trial and cut to fit it in. Used the upper chute fasteners to hold it in there. I use all stainless hardware for no rusting. It does give a little more distance but I may have to cut it shorter. It plugs up too easy in the wet sloppy stuff and is a bear to unplug. Powder no problems. On 12/31/2019 at 5:47 PM, WVHillbilly520H said: Jim did you do the impeller paddle extensions In my haste to get it out of the shop for room for other projects I didn't do the rubber paddles @WVHillbilly520H... yet. Too cheap to get the $30 kit off fleabay. Buddy has a whole bunch of old conveyor belt but have yet to pick it up. In watching your vids you can hear them moving snow! Will do before next season. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,389 #140 Posted March 5, 2020 @WHX24 what are these paddle extentions kits you mentioned above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,839 #141 Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, rjg854 said: paddle extentions kits you mentioned above These things here Randy...http://snowblowerimpellerkit.com/ looks like they went up abit they were 30 clams & free ship... maybe from another seller??? All over fleabay & the jungle site. I just couldn't see paying that when I can easily make them …. been hanging out with Dan @Achto too much! Edited March 5, 2020 by WHX24 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macgyver 90 #142 Posted March 5, 2020 I'm hoping this works here is my snow beast it now has a tall shute 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skippy1969 135 #143 Posted September 28, 2020 My 1995 520H in Snow mode...... 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,609 #145 Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) Wheel_Horse_2020_snow.pdf Edited September 28, 2020 by SylvanLakeWH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 927 #146 Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) Edited September 28, 2020 by Goldnboy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #147 Posted October 2, 2020 I can’t beliebe that I got sucked into this thread already...I know that it is an old thread from last winter getting a resuscitation but still...I haven’t finished furrow plowing or the remainder of my fall activities and so I don’t care to think too much about the long cold winter ahead but I must... Like many of you, I like to keep a blade tractor ready as well as a blower tractor. My diesel cub has a hydraulic turn 60” Haban blade that I’ve used for a decade to move snow that is around 6” or less. It will move more but that is the point that I transition to the beast... Kelli’s Dxi. With the deuce and modifications, this setup will move snow into the neighbors yard without breaking a sweat! Now that I have an FEL on this tractor, I had better buy another xi tractor before winter😂😂😂 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,717 #148 Posted October 2, 2020 34 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: FEL on this tractor Best get a move on replacing that one!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,839 #149 Posted October 2, 2020 Nice 520xi over in MN @PeacemakerJack decently priced.... you quit messing around with them the other side of the lake..... just sayin.... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,459 #150 Posted October 3, 2020 20 hours ago, WHX24 said: Nice 520xi over in MN 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
