SNOWTHROWER

[rocko]

I'M GOING TO LOOK AT A USED SNOWTHROWER FOR MY TRACTOR. COULD ANYONE TELL ME THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHECKING OUT THIS SNOWTHROWER THAT COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE FUTURE? ALSO, DOES ANYONE HAVE A PICTURE OF A TYPICAL HITCH SO I CAN SEE IF ANY SERIOUS PARTS ARE MISSING. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS MY FIRST SNOWTHROWER. ANY THOUGHTS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. MARK

[Kent]

What kind of tractor will you be putting it on? That determines the hitch you need.

[rocko]

THE TRACTOR IS AN 86-89 5212.5 HYDRO. #1691235 THE SNOWTHROWER PART # IS 1690547. I HOPE THIS INFO IS USEFUL. THANKYOU

[Kent]

If you'll take that part # for the snowblower to this link, you can download the manuals for it, both Operator and Parts manuals, and it will show you all the hitch parts and how to install it. http://www.simplicitytechpubs.com/techpubsearch.php The biggest mechanical thing to look for is the condition of the chain, sprockets and bearings in the snowblower's drive mechanism. You may want to pull the cover off to look at them closely, especially if you can feel a lot of slack or slop in the drive mechanism.

[rocko]

THANKS KENT I REALLY APPRECIATE THE INFORMATION. MARK

[UCD]

This is an exploded view of the hitch you will need