jlasater 203 Posted December 12, 2009 While waiting for my new snowblower to arrive for the 716H I have, I thought I'd make up a set of wheel weights and a counterweight for the rear hitch. How many pounds should I be shooting for? I assume the counterweight on the rear lift hitch is to make lifting the snowblower easier (being as how the lift mechanism is all tied together). Update: Looking around, it looks like the rear weight does *not* act as an attachment counterweight on the RBT's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OrangeMetalGuy 20 Posted December 12, 2009 I think I asked that question myself a while back and found that same answer. Unfortunately I think it would just be more weight to lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy 0 Posted December 12, 2009 You two need a rock shaft adapter so you can reverse the lift action of the rear lift. Then the counterweights will assist as they should. Picture is of the adapter. Rod Hubbard can make them and has done a write up on how to make one, Contact Rod. Think he can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammiefish 2 Posted December 12, 2009 While this probably doesnt apply to your tractor... I had the same Q for my setup a while back so maybe this can help the 3/400 series owners... On the 3/400 series the rock shaft adapter is not necessary.. the rear hitch is up when the blower is down and down when the blower is up.... the counterweight is recommended in the blower manual for the manual lift tractors only.... and specifically not recommended for those with power lifts...(although Im still not sure why that would be)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregB 879 Posted December 13, 2009 On my 716-6 speed I installed a lift cross shaft from a later maodel 900 series tractor. They came with the "special adaptor" welded on from the factory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mack 0 Posted December 13, 2009 Another option here - http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=35040&SearchTerms=spring,assist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites