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Old 11-18-2018, 08:58 AM
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Default Shoe Height on Dozer Blade

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My shoes largely rusted off a long time ago (one hung around longer than the other), but I'm now replacing them. I probably need to replace the cutting edge but that isnt happening this year.

I have an asphalt driveway but I push the snow off onto my lawn. I never had any trouble doing this when the ground was frozen solid, but the blade would sometimes dig in when the ground wasnt completely frozen. Maybe that's because the shoes were too high, or gone, or maybe it would happen no matter what. How should I set these new shoes? And by "how", I mean do you just eyeball them or is there a more scientific method? I suppose I'll need them higher because of the asphalt
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Old 11-18-2018, 09:09 AM
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You can set the height to what ever you want. I have a gravel drive way, and I set mine for 1/2".
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Old 11-18-2018, 10:46 AM
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You can set the height to what ever you want. I have a gravel drive way, and I set mine for 1/2".
I usually set mine to the same height as Roland, regardless of what surface I am plowing over. If I try to get every last part of the snow, then I create ice patches where people have walked or tires have been, etc., which creates ice patches. So, I like to have a light snow layer that can easily be walked on or moved across with ease. Of course, after walking on it several times, it is likely that this too will become icy.


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Old 11-18-2018, 11:06 AM
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I leave my shoes off,
look out the window and watch the snow melt ----- sooner or later it will happen, you just have to be patient.
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Old 11-19-2018, 02:47 PM
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Hmmm...seems my blade is a little more worn than I realized. Even with the nut of the new shoes backed up all the way there's probably a 3/4 inch gap. Might be time for a new blade, or I may have to drill new holes to install a new cutting edge. Its worn almost right to the holes.
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Old 11-19-2018, 03:24 PM
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Try Xtreme for parts for your blade.

http://www.xtrememotorworks.com/Part...Cub-Cadet.html
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Old 11-19-2018, 05:06 PM
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Flip it over, that is if it hasn't already been flipped.

If it's worn almost to the holes, you may already be wearing into the body of the blade itself, for sure the nuts and bolts protruding out the back (under) side.

Good luck!
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Old 11-19-2018, 05:31 PM
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I've tried something a little different. My new to me 42" snow blade was hardly used with no marks on the wearing edge. I mounted a piece of pine 2x4 between the shoes and the support angle of the blade. Small drilled holes to accommodate the bolt nuts holding the wear edge. After three snow removal seasons on 200 foot paved driveway, the pine was worn as was the shoes. But, the blade wearing edge was untouched. This year a 54" blade with another piece of 2x4. Stay tuned for results. As an added bonus, the pine does not mark the paving.
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Old 11-19-2018, 05:38 PM
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Flip it over, that is if it hasn't already been flipped.

If it's worn almost to the holes, you may already be wearing into the body of the blade itself, for sure the nuts and bolts protruding out the back (under) side.

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Oooooh, sweet! I didnt realize it can be flipped. Yeah, its already wearing the cutter bolts on the back
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Old 11-19-2018, 08:02 PM
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Oooooh, sweet! I didnt realize it can be flipped.
I guess IH hadn't heard of planned obsolescence yet. How foolish of them to make something that lasts and lasts...
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