AHS 1,440 #1 Posted February 25, 2022 Ok, when traveling in reverse, (the snowblower up)… most often times it will fall down and drag, until I pick it up again. One piece is missing, the big spring… where does it go? I think this would help. I have the dial adjust all the way out, (which seems to help a little). I’m all ears. What am I doing wrong…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #2 Posted February 26, 2022 The spring hooks on the frame rod that the front of your foot boards rest on. The other end hooks in the eye bolt on the flag. This should help lifting but probably not why it's falling. Spray lubricant liberally down your lift rod around the button ... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,440 #3 Posted February 26, 2022 Ok, the snowblowers heavy… but I gotta think Wheelhorse tractors have been carrying them around for the past 50 years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,036 #4 Posted February 26, 2022 The lift assembly can be seen here https://www.partstree.com/models/31-14k803-414-8-toro-garden-tractor-1988/manual-lift-linkage-20/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #5 Posted February 26, 2022 6 hours ago, AHS said: Ok, the snowblowers heavy… but I gotta think Wheelhorse tractors have been carrying them around for the past 50 years! I'm thinking it's in your lift arm not engaging completely 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,440 #6 Posted March 7, 2022 @roadapples it was just like you said… spray around you lift rod button. And rust colored liquid came out, I noticed the lift rod button come up once it was done. I love Wheelhorse and how they make thing so simple!😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites