1862 snow blower slung low

[mjdewitt]

Hi,

I am finally ready to run my tractor with a 451 blower and notice that when lifted, I am only getting the blower up about 4" off the ground. Everything looks right to me and it appears that if it lifted any higher that the exhaust deflector on the blower would meet the front grill.

Perhaps if I air down the rear tires a bit (they are filled with fluid) this might gain me another inch? But then the chains would loosen up. The front tires are maxed out with air.

Is this just how it is?

Thanks in advance.

Mike

 

[racolton]

That's just how it is.

My 782 w/450 blower gets the right side off the ground about 4" and the left side is at about 2", and this is with the adjustable lift rod being screwed out as far as I'm comfortable. (I don't want it to bind and bend the threaded portion.)

 

[mjdewitt]

Thanks Ross.

This is what I suspected and is the nature of the beast.

Fortunately looks like snow tomorrow.

Mike