Hi! I purchased a Moose County Plow and I am almost finished assembling it, but I am having a problem connecting the big springs to the big eyebolt, and then turning the nut onto the eyebolt on each one. I do not have a spring puller. I was just wondering if anyone had any problems with it also, and what you did to make it a easier chore. In the instructions they tell you to connect one end of the spring to the swivel plate and the other end to the big eyebolt, and finally through the mounting hole on the back of the plow, and then fasten the nut on for adjustable spring tension. Any suggestions? Thank You! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

On my plows my dad just pulled the springs while I started the nut. The plow works great. No problems other than snapping the pins that hold it on to the mount. Now we use stainless steel bolts.

 

I agree with KingQuadTeen, it was easier to do with three hands. Just be careful not to pinch your fingers between the spring rings. I also purchased the Moose plow lift that mounts on the front rack. Mounting the lift assist spring for this was even more difficult than the plow springs, again three hands did the job without much trouble. I love the Moose plow, I wore out a Warn plow on my '99 Grizzly, bought the "County" plow with my '02 Grizzly because of its construction, don't think I can wear the "County" out. Only problem I have now is I moved, driveway now is only 30 ft. long - I will be selling the "County" sometime this fall.

 

Well, I didn't have access to three hands(my girlfriend is at work tonight). So, I grabbed one of my smaller vise-grips, and tried it for my task at hand with the plow springs. I took the one spring and put the one end in the hole on the swivel plate, then I took the other end of the spring and hooked it into the eyebolt, and then placed the visegrip jaws around the eye on the eyebolt and proceeded to pull the threaded end through the hole on the top of the plow and I caught enough threads with the nut. Then I grabbed the socket wrench and tightened it up. Now tomorrow I just need to put the rear plate underneath, and then hook up the back of the pushtube assembly. I will be lifting the blade with my Warn 2000 winch that came with my Quad. I ordered some tire chains also that will come in handy when there is ice around our driveway this winter. Should be fun plowing this winter! Was getting tired of shoveling![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Well hammer,

If you havent already done so you had better go out and buy a couple of 1/4 inch cable clamps. When you break the cable either due to ware or forgetting that is was already in the up position.

I doubt that you really need the chains. I live in the snow belt here in Ohio and i nerver felt the need to have chains on my quad while pushing snow. You will find when you keep the drive snow free then the ice isnt really there as much.


Rob

 

Well, If you live in the snowbelt near Cleveland, then I think we live in the snow"blanket" up here in Minnesota!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Last year we got 17" in one day, and in Willmar, MN they got nearly 2 feet in one day. We have a long driveway (470 ft.), with the majority of it uphill. So that is why I decided to order the chains. Just in case I might want to put them on. Nice to have them when you need them. Plus we live in a heavily wooded area that takes awhile for the sun to melt all the ice and snow. All in all I think it will be funner moving the snow now this winter, instead of shoveling and using the little JD snowblower![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

WOW Quad Queen you snapped the pins and didn't hurt anything else ?? I am curious , what did u hit to snap the pins ? A stump ? I plow a quarter mile long dirt drive in the winter and i have spun the quad around trying to go to fast ( caught the blade in the dirt ) . I guess that goes to show the moose plows are tough. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

Hi,
I have a moose county plow that I bought new but the guy gave it to me partially assembled with no box, hardware or instructions.

It would be great if you could scan your instructions and/or parts list and email it to me. Or fax it to me if that is easier.

THANKS in advance,
John

 

I bought mine already assembled from my dealer . I'm sure you can get directions from Moose .

 

Hellmaster, I sent you a PM. Check it and then send me a PM. Thanks![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]