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Installing Snow Plow to Mower

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pvels

I am trying to install craftsman plow 486.24443 to my craftsman yt4000 model 917.28857. The plow manual does not show an option for my mower suspension. I have been able to hook it up but concerned that it is not going to be strong enough. I have a plate that would allow me to bolt into a top suspension but there is no top plate or bracket to connect it to. So right now it is only bolted in on the sides using the side brackets. Maybe that is correct but seems odd. Does anyone have any instructions to install this blade to similar mowers?


#2

4getgto

4getgto

If you can post some pictures of the plow and tractor maybe some guys can give you some ideas. ?? If you have good fabrication skills I'm sure something can be made to adapt..


#3

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pvels

Thanks I have been trying to upload pics and keep saying that they are too large. Just basic pics from my cell phone. I will keep trying


#4

P

pvels

Here are the pics I feel like I need a bracket across and seems too close to muffler. Have one bolt in the slot groove on each side currently.
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#5

4getgto

4getgto

The sides don't look to bad. Not sure what I'm looking at in the front veiw of your tractor. That gray pan looking thing ????


#6

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pvels

Thanks. I believe it is the muffler? While I like having the brackets further back from a support standpoint it seems like it is too close to muffler and needs to be pulled forward. Would you put a support brace across the front or just reinforce the side brackets with additional bolts ?


#7

4getgto

4getgto

I'm thinking I'd go with a support in front too. Might not be to hard to do if you're going to pull it front some more away from the muffler..


#8

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pvels

Then just put a couple bolt in any of the brackets holes available. I assume they make it that way to be more universal. This is new to me. Is there a particular type of bolt I should use and where do you feel the correct strength steel for the brace?


#9

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slomo

Does that little fella' have the juice to push a plow? Might be burning up some drive belts and pulleys.

slomo


#10

4getgto

4getgto

pvels said:
Then just put a couple bolt in any of the brackets holes available. I assume they make it that way to be more universal. This is new to me. Is there a particular type of bolt I should use and where do you feel the correct strength steel for the brace?
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I wouldn't be too afraid of breaking bolts. As long as you're using 2 or more 3/8" bolts per side. Maybe even 1/2" . " If making some kind of support in front should be plenty". You tractor is only so big so you may find a weak link somewhere else..


#11

4getgto

4getgto

slomo said:
Does that little fella' have the juice to push a plow? Might be burning up some drive belts and pulleys.

slomo
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You could be right but I would believe they made some sort of plow for this from the factory.


#12

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pvels

slomo said:
Does that little fella' have the juice to push a plow? Might be burning up some drive belts and pulleys.

slomo
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Hopefully. It is 24hp. Our snow here tends to be a few inches at a time. If a bigger storm hit I would use by snow blower. But definitely don’t want to damage my mower.


#13

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pvels

4getgto said:
I wouldn't be too afraid of breaking bolts. As long as you're using 2 or more 3/8" bolts per side. Maybe even 1/2" . " If making some kind of support in front should be plenty". You tractor is only so big so you may find a weak link somewhere else..
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Thanks. What would you recommend in terms of the additional brace is there a certain gauge that I should use and where is best place to find something like that?


#14

4getgto

4getgto

pvels said:
Thanks. What would you recommend in terms of the additional brace is there a certain gauge that I should use and where is best place to find something like that?
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It's kinda tough to tell without having in front of me. But I googled your tractor/with plow and it seems like there's a cross bar/support missing. I copy a couple links below that may give you a little more insight. Your blade does look very similar.
www.ebay.com

snow plow for riding mower. craftsman .never used. | eBay

snow plow for riding mower. craftsman .never used. . listed as used because it has been in shed for years. some minor rust etc from being in shed . very little, though. comes with chains,pins,nuts and bolts, 2 weights. attaches to craftsman riding mower. probably attaches to many others. I am...
www.ebay.com




#15

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pvels

Thanks. That is the newer model. Has different side brackets but does have 2 brackets in front. When I called Sears they said that my model the 24443 fits my mower as is but the instructions do not show my mower type. Have read that they upgraded to 24441 because of the extra support and less strain on the tractor frame. Which made me think think I should reinforce it. I may be able to order the cross bar from the newer model and secures it to mine. Was just thinking it would be easier and cheaper to buy metal locally and just bolt it in. Just not sure what type of metal to use.


#16

logert gogert

logert gogert

pvels said:
I am trying to install craftsman plow 486.24443 to my craftsman yt4000 model 917.28857. The plow manual does not show an option for my mower suspension. I have been able to hook it up but concerned that it is not going to be strong enough. I have a plate that would allow me to bolt into a top suspension but there is no top plate or bracket to connect it to. So right now it is only bolted in on the sides using the side brackets. Maybe that is correct but seems odd. Does anyone have any instructions to install this blade to similar mowers?
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use zipties, lots of zipties.....


#17

4getgto

4getgto

pvels said:
Thanks. That is the newer model. Has different side brackets but does have 2 brackets in front. When I called Sears they said that my model the 24443 fits my mower as is but the instructions do not show my mower type. Have read that they upgraded to 24441 because of the extra support and less strain on the tractor frame. Which made me think think I should reinforce it. I may be able to order the cross bar from the newer model and secures it to mine. Was just thinking it would be easier and cheaper to buy metal locally and just bolt it in. Just not sure what type of metal to use.
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Any 1/4" thick metal should be fine. ..


#18

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pvels

Thanks for all the help


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