first tractor with snow blower
 

i have a model 70 and 102
has anyone ever put a qa36a snow blower on either of the tractors. have in mind im only 17 and this is my first tractors with snow blowers, did i make a mistake getting the snow blower?

anyone have any idea?

Did you get my PM?




Just do what I said, and the pieces shall fall together. :beerchug:

Do either have creeper gear? If not, I'd use the 102.

The QA36 and QA42 are both single stage snow throwers, To get best results, they should be used at wide open throttle ( WOT ) and try to keep the auger filled with snow. That gives best results.

You should also have chains and weight on the rear. Fluid filled tires or wheel weights would be best.

Get everything right and it works great
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...DCP_4700-1.jpg
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Feel free to ask more questions
Jeff

th model 71 i have has a bigger motor 12 hp , do u have any pictures of the way u hooked it up

anyone>?have any ideas

I'm going to assume the your 71 has the same style hookup as my 122 ( your 102 ).

First, do you have the lift bracket that attaches to the lift handle which pivots on the footrest rod?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...t/DCP_5051.jpg

Here's the QA-42 on my 122
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...DCP_5329-1.jpg

Closer side view
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...DCP_5328-1.jpg

Although the QA-36 and QA42 are desihned for use with the quick attach mounts, they can be used on tractors like ours without that feature. The metal bracket shown is a flat plate with a 1/2" pin but you can use bolts instead ( I make those brackets to sell ).

The back hole ihas a nut welded to the frame from the factory. All you need is a 1/2-13 NC ( coarse thread ) bolt and washer for that hole. For the forward hole, you'll need a bolt, nut and washer for each side. I highly suggest putting the bolt in from the inside of the frame as it makes tightening it much easier.

Like this ( 42" front blade shown )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...2/DCP_5802.jpg

After you have the two bolts in each side, it's time to attach the belt. I find it's easiest to remove the front screen and loosen the rod for the PTO . I put the belt on the PTO , readjust the rod to proper length and pull the PTO lever back. I turn the auger by hand while getting the belt on the pulley. Check belt tension and reinstall frony screen. ( I have big hands, maybe you could install it with the screen in place )

Last thing to do is install the lift rod. iirc, it's 32" center distance from the bends.

Make sure you lubed/greased the snow thrower too.

Jeff