Snow thrower help

[Jeff-C175 7,203]

32 minutes ago, 87buickt said:

hard to see

 

I can't quite place what it is but I think there's something wrong there...

 

Tried to get under my machine to get photos at the same angle, but since I've got the helper spring hooked up it gets in the way.

 

[Handy Don 13,226]

The pin on the flag is definitely supposed to be in the upper hole (the one farthest "inward") and the flag definitely should have a couple inches still in the lift tube when the blower is lowered and the lift lever is fully forward. Something is amiss.

 

If the flag is coming out of the lift tube, that suggests that it might be not the correct flag or not the correct tube (there are differences across models) or the blower is mounted too far forward or something has been modified.

 

I'm not expert on this, but those that are will want to see the blower model number, the attachment at the rear axle, and an overall shot showing how them blower is aligned to the tractor. It'll help if you can grab some picture and post them. Someone will figure this out!

 

Oops, just looked at the earlier part of the thread and I see the numbers there and that it's a one-stage blower so no axle connection--only front attachamatic. Other pics still will be helpful.

Edited December 23, 2021 by Handy Don

[Jeff-C175 7,203]

57 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

should have a couple inches still in the lift tube when the blower is lowered and the lift lever is fully forward. Something is amiss.

 

I think there were two different length tubes.  

 

@87buickt  Can you measure the length of the hollow tube that the lift flag slides into please?  Mine is 44" give or take.  I think you may have the short tube there.

 

And BTW, you should have enough room to get a flatwasher between the bracket and the clip:

 

And that clip should not be inserted that far, the 'hump' in the one leg should be on the pin, like so:

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 23, 2021 by Jeff-C175

[Jeff-C175 7,203]

Note the two big flatwashers between the end of the tube and the lift flag.  In general there should be two washers there.

 

 

When you raise the blower, how close does the lift rod get to the bottom of the front axle?

 

 

Edited December 24, 2021 by Jeff-C175

[87buickt 9]

5 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

Note the two big flatwashers between the end of the tube and the lift flag.  In general there should be two washers there.

 

 

When you raise the blower, how close does the lift rod get to the bottom of the front axle?

 

 

I have zero washers on the lift flag, but after getting someone to help me lift assembly I was able to monitor and determine I Will need washers on lift flag in order to get it to lock, as far as a washer on stud of lift flag it’s an eBay special and theirs only enough stud sticking through to put that clip in, but since I’ll be buying washers tomorrow, when In rome 

[Jeff-C175 7,203]

2 hours ago, 87buickt said:

Will need washers on lift flag in

 

How many?  If it's more than three or four I would think about using a short piece of pipe cut to the length you need.

[87buickt 9]

7 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

 

How many?  If it's more than three or four I would think about using a short piece of pipe cut to the length you need.

That’s probobaly what I’m going to do to ensure a good lock, I had my buddy lift the blower assembly up and only then was I able to get it to stay up but it was just barrrrrely catching to hold. 

[Jeff-C175 7,203]

20 minutes ago, 87buickt said:

That’s probobaly what I’m going to do to ensure a good lock, I had my buddy lift the blower assembly up and only then was I able to get it to stay up but it was just barrrrrely catching to hold. 

 

How much of the flag rod will be inserted?  

 

Did you measure your rod?  Is it shorter than 44" ?

[cod 121]

20 hours ago, Handy Don said:

The pin on the flag is definitely supposed to be in the upper hole (the one farthest "inward") and the flag definitely should have a couple inches still in the lift tube when the blower is lowered and the lift lever is fully forward. Something is amiss.

 

If the flag is coming out of the lift tube, that suggests that it might be not the correct flag or not the correct tube (there are differences across models) or the blower is mounted too far forward or something has been modified.

 

I'm not expert on this,

 

Don's comment about modified rings true for me.  Last year I raised my tractor by roughly 1.5", and I was thrilled with being able to cut my grass higher. Last winter I found that although I could still get the snowblower on the front and connect the drive belt, I had to adjust the length of the lift shaft to be able to use it. Paul and Ed were very helpful in sorting it out but sometimes what one thinks is an improvement leads to other unintended developments.

 

That said I suspect that moving your flag to the second hole, adding some washers and tweaking that pin will work for you.

 

Good luck!!!