JDEVO 9 #1 Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) Just bought a 314 - 8 speed (Model 73400) and I am in love with this tractor. I have no manuals. I want to buy a snow thrower (Model 6-3211) Does anyone know if this blower will fit my tractor? Sorry just found the chart at the start of this thread. If I am reading it right. IT WILL NOT FIT. Can anyone confirm that? Edited October 27, 2021 by JDEVO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #2 Posted October 27, 2021 OK, I am going to point you to our "Manuals Section" on the main page. From there, you can find the Manuals you need for your horse. If you open this link, it will show you what attachments work with your tractor. Welcome to Red Square. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #3 Posted October 27, 2021 Please, ask any questions you still have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDEVO 9 #5 Posted October 27, 2021 hello, to all of you. I am very happy to be here and cant wait to use my wheel horse to its full abilities. I have looked at the implements and attachments and as far as I can tell my tractor and snow thrower WILL NOT be compatible. But, I wasn't confident that I was reading the chart correctly. Thank you for the help and all the welcomes. I look forward to learning with you all 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #6 Posted October 27, 2021 Welcome to the forum. This link will take you to the 73400 info. Two pages of search results. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q=73400&type=downloads_file&search_and_or=or&sortby=relevancy The first 2 digits of the serial number reversed is the model year. 39 = 1993 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #7 Posted October 28, 2021 @JDEVO Without researching further I can't directly answer your question but I can tell you that with modifications pretty much any blower can be made to fit any tractor. The modifications typically require cutting and welding the mounting frame and be!t idler. I just did this and mated a 1969 blower to my 1980 tractor. If you're interested in what was involved I can post a link to the thread about it, but unless you have a welder, there's no point really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,030 #8 Posted October 28, 2021 I'm afraid a 63211 blower is designed for a vertical engine tractor and not compatable with your 314-8. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #9 Posted October 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I'm afraid a 63211 blower is designed for a vertical engine tractor and not compatable with your 314-8. Ohhhhhhh, that changes everything! Thanks Ed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDEVO 9 #10 Posted October 28, 2021 wow thanks guys (@ jeff-c175 and @ed kennell) for the info. ummm Anyone know how to explain to the wife, you bought the wrong blower. awww the worst lol. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonw440 187 #11 Posted October 28, 2021 Just buy another tractor that fits the blower. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #12 Posted October 28, 2021 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDEVO 9 #13 Posted October 28, 2021 lmao,,,,perfect solution,,, throw more money at it. It is a sweet looking tractor,,,umm. She would kill me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,030 #14 Posted October 28, 2021 So, as Garry has shown, that blower is for a horizontal engine tractor. Therefore it could probably be made to fit your 314 with some adjustment. If not, just explain to the Misses, I knew it wasn't the one I needed, but was so cheap I bought it for an investment and will sell it to pay for the correct blower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,030 #15 Posted October 28, 2021 9 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Ohhhhhhh, that changes everything! Thanks Ed! Garry says it's for a Ranger Jeff. So it could be made to work. The blower drive pulley would probably have to be moved to the right to align with the 314s wider PTO. This would require a new driveshaft and possibly a spacer to move the bearing to the right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,680 #16 Posted October 28, 2021 Bigger issue would be drive pulley diameter 314 pulley is way bigger than a lawn ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDEVO 9 #17 Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Wow,,,,thank you to all the members that helped me. Really appreciate it. Leading me to the wealth of information in the manuals is just incredible. Thank you ! You guys rock ! Edited October 28, 2021 by JDEVO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,588 #18 Posted October 28, 2021 @JDEVO just asking , were you trying to run that thrower in the picture? note the auger drive chain set up on the c175 sitting along side ? that chain should be on the front side of the driven gears , your picture is showing the wrong set up . am i missing something ? pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,680 #19 Posted October 28, 2021 26 minutes ago, peter lena said: @JDEVO just asking , were you trying to run that thrower in the picture? note the auger drive chain set up on the c175 sitting along side ? that chain should be on the front side of the driven gears , your picture is showing the wrong set up . am i missing something ? pete Pete My pictures of my rigs Lawn Ranger blowers are different no top idler. It is chained correctly per the manual. I am missing the guard but it is hard to find as it is different also.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,588 #20 Posted October 28, 2021 @pfrederi thanks for the heads up on that , was not aware on that blower difference , but when I did not see the front chain drop , must have been in the twilight zone , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
