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mylestone

Joined: Nov 22, 2010
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How do I avoid paying for a front weight kit for my 16hp simplicity
Original Message Nov 22, 2010 4:37 pm

I always wondered why certain driveways were clean to the pavement and mine never was!Now I know,weight to the blade up front.How can I add weight cheaply.I refuse to spend $110 for a painted steel bar,WHAT WILL WORK and is easily made and applied?
Thanks
Myles in Mass

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FrankMA

Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
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Re: How do I avoid paying for a front weight kit for my 16hp simplicity
Reply #4 Nov 23, 2010 5:35 am

mylestone wrote:

I always wondered why certain driveways were clean to the pavement and mine never was! Now I know,weight to the blade up front.How can I add weight cheaply.I refuse to spend $110 for a painted steel bar,WHAT WILL WORK and is easily made and applied?
Thanks
Myles in Mass

Are you talking about a snowblower or a tractor? You mention a blade so I think you need to clarify what piece of OPE you're trying to discuss.

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Re: How do I avoid paying for a front weight kit for my 16hp simplicity
Reply #5 Nov 23, 2010 8:47 pm

Go to a scrap yard and buy a suitable piece of 1" thick flat bar - $10.00. Go to the hardware store and buy two C-clamps $10.00. Put a thin piece of material (cardboard/plywood) between the flat bar and top of the snow thrower intake housing. Use clamps to hold it all together. You might have to use some blue locktite to keep the clamps from loosening.

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