Snowblower Chute Height Adjustment

[Yamadogger]

Got the 74" front mount LS blower with my XR 4150HC tractor. Really sturdy, nice looking blower but only has hydraulic chute rotate and manual height adjustment for the end of the chute. Lots of options for fixing this but elected to go the linear actuator route with momentary rocker in the cab mounted by the bucket joystick. Turned out pretty good and should work excellent.

 

[Ridge]

Wow, thats awesome, been thinking same as I have same blower

 

[Yamadogger]

I'll let you know how it works. Blower is on the tractor waiting for our first snow. If you decide to do this mod let me know and I can get you the linear actuator info. I got one with a 6" stroke but should have gotten a 4".

 

[Telephony2000]

Was wondering if you might be willing to share your parts list for the project. I had done the samething on another brand but bought the chute parts from dealer and not sure if LS makes the parts or not.

Thansk

 

[Yamadogger]

I got a Progressive Automations brand actuator from Amazon. It was $150. IP-66 rated and it is model PA-04-6-400. As noted above I should have got the 4" stroke version which is PA-04-4-400. I made my own template for the bracket that attaches to the chute and cut it out of 1/4" x 4" flat plate. The bottom bracket is made from the same. I do a lot of welding fab work so this part was just out of stuff I had around the shop. The rocker switch to run it is an IndusTec DC Momentary Motor Polarity Reversing Rocker Switch Double Pole Double Throw also from Amazon at $13. The wire I used is Best Connections Inc 4 Way Trailer Wire Harness - 14GA 25 Feet also from Amazon for $24. I didn't want to mess with wiring into the circuit panel in the cab or scabbing something in under the dash so I made a fused connection up front to the battery and ran the wire neatly back on the right side and up into the cab with the bucket joystick control cables. I put the rocker just below and to the rear of the joystick. Up front to the right of the battery on the sheetmetal pan that closes off the engine bay I mounted an SAE connector to plug the actuator cables into. Also an Amazon purchase for about $13 SAE Connector, Electop Solar Weatherproof SAE Socket Sidewall Port. I used an SAE connector on the wires from the actuator and I have a nice weatherproof plug in setup. If you need any pictures let me know. I'm out hunting right now and won't be back to my house for a couple days but could snap some pics next week.