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Getting It Ready for Winter

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Bought this blower awhile back from JD Beginner
Decided to tear it down and paint it and also mocked up an idea I’ve been thinking about.
I’m planning on bolting it onto the snow blower but would weld the bracket together as one. Was thinking it would increase the amount of snow going in when we have a deeper snow.
Not changing the drive gear on this one (yet)
Needs a little welding and care but will take longer to paint it.
Open to your ideas …..be kind😂
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Bolted on you'll be able to remove it easily if it doesn't work......I say go for it.
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I say go for it too! That’s the only downfall I really see with my model 36 thrower.
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I agree, bolting it on allows for easier modifications after you've tried it out. Just tack welding it together if you chose to do that for tryout will of course also allow for easier modifications. What you have mocked up should work out well though, so I too say go for it. Looks like a great improvement. (y)
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Troy thanks that was funny and I loved it my wife asked what I was laughing at.
Thanks for the input everyone I really do take your comments seriously
It’ll be hydraulic lift so not to worried about using the steel I have.
I think the extra weight will help it stay grounded. Need to work out the chains for the 314 and be kind to the driveway. I could use the ones of the 235 but they are beating up the driveway . Debating the ribs or turf with or without chains. A conversation Don and I had today
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A neighbor runs something similar to these:


I’m considering getting a set for my 212 as I probably will include the set of traditional chains I have now when I sell the rescue 212.
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How much weight do you have on the back? Weight and a gentle approach to the clutch or hydro lever limits damage.
My setup includes loaded (used antifreeze) tires, one pair of wheel weights, 4 suitcase weights, automotive chains cut down to fit, and a Hinson soft cab on my 110 or 112 RF.
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I think That'll work out nicely. just have to take a slower approach when the snow is deeper.
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Any pictures of your Hinson cab available?
I’ll have to dig out my laptop for one, I don’t seem to have any on my phone.

But I did find this at an antique shop today. Didn’t think they made these back in the day, and it’s in really nice shape… almost too nice to be that old, but I bought it anyways.
Old driveway marker reflector.
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It’s not a decal or hand painted. Seems legit, but I’m not 100% on that. Emblem is on both sides.
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Elf, as requested.
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And here is Mini-me jumping in my seat back when I ran with just the sunshade on.
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Looks great, love that Brinley piece on front
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Looks great, love that Brinley piece on front
Thanks, it’s a reproduction piece I built myself. Made it narrower to closer match the size of the front of the tractor.
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I agree Mini, it looks great!
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Well done, did you have plans from an original ,copy an original you borrowed or just wing it !
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Thank you. Before the change to the new platform, WFM had drawings of all the parts to build one.
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Would love to build my own but the free time has been hard to come by. Was glad had the weekend to enjoy the Apple Fest
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A little work on the snow blower for the 314 today . Just need to straighten out some issues on the auger yet and paint it up then put it back together .
Was nice to catch up a bit with Troy and have some free time today.
Got the blade,chains and weights on the 210 and turned the trailer around so it doubles as another garage for Winter so the truck can hang out inside the garage
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not happy with the center brace will be trimming it down so the bolt
Is removalable other than that happy with the way it turned out
See how it looks when it’s painted up. Be adding drift cutters to both sides.
Also think I am upping the side bolts to 5/16 carriage instead of 1/4
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