Thanks for the information and the post. That was definitely one of the problems I encountered. The lift arm was scratching the hood. The other issue I ran into is documented in another thread here where the OP could not lift and the blade up high enough and also could not lock it in the up position. That is because there is a square steel piece welded to both sides of the A frame on the LX172 hookup. That has to be ground down with an angle grinder. It's really an ugly conversion, and someone without the right tools and knowledge would have a problem with it. I went the other route and bought the right A frame and lift handle for the GT225(yes they are separate on the new configuration) and that ended up costing me a considerable amount of cash paid to mother Deere for the A frame and the lift handle and bolts/nuts. With the 'right' A frame the lift rod is too short to lock the blade up, so I am now cobbling together a coupler with some threaded 3/8 rod to extend the lift arm. I am a bit of a purist when it comes to doing things right on my equipment, so that was my choice. My frustration is obviously with the cost involved and the continued problems as I try to do the right thing. I am just *****'in about it. It was my choice and I'll live with it. Didn't mean to take it out on the forum ...
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