Mounting Snow Blade

[jd8181]

I hava recently bought an 1863 (i've had an 1864 for years) and it came with a snow blade. i'm wanting to mount the blade but i can't find any instructions and information on mounting it. It currently has a GT48" deck mounted on it. Do you have to remove the mule drive? Can anyone help me out with what all i need to do to get it mounted?

[Sam Mac]

yes you need to remove the mule drive.

[Dirty Steve]

http://www.cubcadet.com/equipment/AR...90-376-100//1/

You can probably figure it out if you look over these parts breakdowns. Make sure you look at each attachment to figure out what you have. I tried MTDManuals but came up short. You can call them. Some times they come up with a manual and will email PDF to you.

1-800-269-6215

[jd8181]

Got it installed. It wasn't to bad at all. Now I need to look at it a little more to see if I can get the blade a little higher off the ground when I raise it. Right now it is only about 4” off the ground when it’s all the way up.

[dale c.]

the bracket on the a frame the lift rod hooks to looks bent a little. straighten it make sure when you bolt it back on you hold the outer end of it forward . there's always a little movement on the bolts

[jd8181]

Originally Posted by dale c.

the bracket on the a frame the lift rod hooks to looks bent a little. straighten it make sure when you bolt it back on you hold the outer end of it forward . there's always a little movement on the bolts

Thanks. I plan on checking it all out tomorrow. I was going to today but it stormed all day. I also have a set of wheel weights, but not bolts for them. I need to measure them and see if I can find a set or just use all thread with nuts on both ends.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by dale c.

the bracket on the a frame the lift rod hooks to looks bent a little. straighten it make sure when you bolt it back on you hold the outer end of it forward . there's always a little movement on the bolts

Originally Posted by jd8181

I also have a set of wheel weights, but not bolts for them. I need to measure them and see if I can find a set or just use all thread with nuts on both ends.

You can. I cut all thread and weld the nut to one end. Then I weld a nut to the rim. I only use two bolts per weight. I mean, come on.... even if they are 75lbs wheel weights, two bolts is plenty. You don't need 4. If you don't want to weld to the rim, no biggie. At least weld one nut to the all thread. Makes it easy like a bolt.

[zippy1]

I use culvert band bolts. One advantage of once being in the business, and having a overstock.

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by zippy1

I use culvert band bolts. One advantage of once being in the business, and having a overstock.

I think I heard them play one time,----- or was it 50 amp fusee.
------Way too loud for my old deaf ears.

[Rescue11]

I usually just take a piece of all thread and nut both sides of it under the rim and then slide the weight onto the all thread. Makes a pretty easy install. No chains on the other hand, I struggle with.