I found a spare lift arm (I guess that is what it's called...) It's the chrome hollow handle mounted on the right side of the tractor that's used to leverage the lift up and down. It has a 1/4" rod that runs down to the lift assembly. It has an inch or so long rod welded onto the end where it interfaces with the lift assembly. The new "button" I bought screws on top and sticks out in order for the user to unlock and lock the lift in place. It appears that there is a roll pin holding the hollow steel lift arm. I put all of the parts I had together and understand it's operation now. The only piece missing is the "float" button on the shaft that is activated with the operator's index finger. The existing handle on the tractor had the button, and it was functioning, so I tried removing it. I sprayed it with PB blaster, but since the handle is still on (spring return) the tractor, in a vertical position, I don't think much made its way in. I took some small vice grips to it and got it out, but at the expense of damaging it. It now now longer returns smoothly... I guess I crimped it when I removed it. Knowing what I know now, I should have left it in the arm mounted on the tractor and repaired it instead. Hindsight being 20/20 and all...Does anyone have a spare button or know where to source one?
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