Blade install question

[Dustin Wilson]

Hi guys, I looked through the install manuals on this forum and still can’t find a way to detach my blade subframe from the mainframe for easier attaching. It looks like the attaching rod is welded to the subframe. Do I just pry the subframe from the mainframe?

 

[dschwandt]

Yep! You got it
PITA either way
Try this,
Extending the upper 2 ears on the subframe helps a lot.
Engage them to the cross shaft then push & pick up at the same time at the front.
I know....easier said than done!!

Once mounted, fabricate a block/s of whatever height you need to place under the ass'y where ever needed to support it at the right height so you can just "drive" right into it?

 

[hydroharry]

Oh come on Dust'n - all it takes is practice practice practice. Once you have it figured out it gets pretty easy. No modifications needed.

I did notice you have the trip lock lever engaged. Make sure you put that in the released position or you may end up flying over the tractor.

 

[Dustin Wilson]

Okay, good to hear. It attaches to my 1250 easily (fully assembled), but it's becoming a bear to attach to the 108.

 

[dschwandt]

Should be the same as the 1250

 

[Dustin Wilson]

Connected, just needed a little practice per harry. Thanks!

 

[hydroharry]

Connected, just needed a little practice per harry. Thanks!

hehehe, glad you got it figured out. Did you draw a white outline on the floor so you know exactly where to lay down next time?