Larry Chamberlain 16 #1 Posted January 16, 2022 Trying to get this snow blower to lift its hooked up just cant get it to lift up for the handle to lock in dont know if the lifting pole is to long do i need to cut some off I have a 73 8hp 4 speed i converted over to a 12 hp its a short hood tractor Snow blower number are 0642st05. 45248 Thanks in advance 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Chamberlain 16 #2 Posted January 16, 2022 So when i pull up the handle seems that the flag bottoms out on the lift pole before the lift handle will lock in do i need to shorten the lift pole? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,036 #3 Posted January 16, 2022 In 1973 this was the snowthrower sold for your tractor. What you have should hook up the same. Do you have the flag connected to the correct hole in the correct most vertical arm? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,036 #4 Posted January 16, 2022 The lift tube should go down to the hook at the bottom of the thrower. The flat bar on the tube is bent so it sits parallel to the ground. Make sure it is not upside down with the flat bar pointing down to the ground. That causes the lift to bind. The lift tube can be shortened if it lifts the thrower too high. 1/8" difference in tube length changes the lift height by approximately 1/2". If too short you can add 3/4" SAE flat washers to the flag to raise it higher. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Chamberlain 16 #5 Posted January 16, 2022 Ok sounds good thanks everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #6 Posted January 16, 2022 41 minutes ago, Larry Chamberlain said: do i need to cut some off I believe that there were two different lengths of lift tube. It's possible... but make sure first that you've got it in the correct hole on the mechanism. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,711 #7 Posted January 16, 2022 Also, moving the star wheel adjustment might help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Chamberlain 16 #8 Posted January 17, 2022 On the lift arm i had to go up one hole the first hole was to small and couldnt even get in to drill it out so had tonuse second hile but i did.shorten the tube 2 inches and went and got 3/4 washers to adjust where i wanted the lift works great thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Chamberlain 16 #9 Posted January 17, 2022 Ok just got done snow blowing this heavy snow lol got packed in good a few times but im noticing the belt all the pulleys are racking forward and putting slack on the spring it had a 70 inch belt on measured it at tractor supply and there was alot of slack whenni went to put it on so i took home a 67 inch belt should i go to a 68 inch or 69 inch belt maybe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #10 Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Larry Chamberlain said: 67 inch belt I think I ended up with 66 or 67 on mine, but now I can't recall! Does it fit? If the belt fits, run it and see. Maybe the spring has gone soft, or is not the correct one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larry Chamberlain 16 #11 Posted January 17, 2022 I looked it up this morning i had it routed wrong and the one that came with it works fine now i just gotta deal with the shoot cable what a pain that is gonna go to tractor supply and get new cable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #12 Posted January 17, 2022 29 minutes ago, Larry Chamberlain said: gonna go to tractor supply and get new cable Be prepared for sticker shock when you see how much they want per foot! I got 33 feet of 1/16 from Amazon for something like ten bucks and it came with a bunch of thimbles and crimp thingies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
