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For many years (decades) pre-filters were never used and nobody thought a thing about it. I have no problem not using the foam at all for that reason. I see the pre-filter as just that. Used for stopping the frog size chunks from getting to the real filter. It works well for me, for that purpose.
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i hate wheel horse blowers
Chris689 replied to horseman with no horse's topic in Implements and Attachments
Believe me when I say I understand money being tight. Everyone’s been there. Chains are a great, inexpensive way to go. I went through last winter using chains and I believe 50# generic weights on my turfs with a snow plow. Drastic improvement over not using chains at all. However, at some point the chains shifted and ripped a lug causing a pretty bad leak. I may not have had them tight enough but at the same time the tires were also dry rotted so just keep the condition of your tires in mind. I saved up and bought some AGs off eBay for $160 roughly. This past storm CT got, I had anywhere between 8-15 inches of snow. I ran just my AGs with the same weights as last year and I used a snowblower attachment. 2nd gear low range and the machine just chugged along and ate the snow no problem. In the end use what’ll work best for you. Either route is better than just turfs. -
What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
19richie66 replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Where you heading to in Fla? Be careful down there you don’t get sunburned. -
In my mind, better in the filter and filter housing than the engine. Easier to clean a little mess than to rebuild an engine.
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When I got the 211-5, there was no belt. I measured for the replacement and purchased a 'standard' V-belt from a local supplier [raw rubber sides]. Didn't know of a 'fabric covered' belt. Will give that a go. Thank you for your prompt response.
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Eccentrics coming soon! ( About a month )
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I always do. The amount of crap it catches is proof positive that it works. Never any residual in the housing... I guess I have to ask why wouldn't you? So what if it's a bit messy. Am i missing something?
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Oh he has a frosted plastic shield over the end of his kennel. He only grumbles if I'm out there very late at night. I guess I'm interrupting his beauty rest....
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As I said, I never oil it. After every mowing I'll at least knock off the crud it catches. Every few mowings I'll remove the paper filter and tap it clean. I figure the paper filter is all a lot of engines get and it works fine. The pre-filter just catches a bunch before it gets to the main filter. Even without oil.
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I agree with the original small bore piston as the best answer, but one problem is getting rings for that original small bore. Going with the K181 size bore will make sourcing components easier.
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The only difference between the two available Kohler filters on my zero turn is that the commercial filter uses a pre-filter, so I added one.
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I do as @lynnmor does. No mess in the air box but plenty of fines on the prefilter. Dawn dish soap and warm water easily clean the foam, I squeeze the foam dry in paper towels and let it air dry a day or so before oiling with the same oil I put in the crankcase.
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@kpinnc, How do you get the welding mask on Rubble? sweet setup sir!
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I usually spritz it with light coat of K&N filter oil. I've had the same can for about 6yrs. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/k-n-engineering/k-n-engineering-12-25-ounce-air-filter-oil/kan0/990516 I check it over at oil change time. If it looks dirty then I grab the K&N cleaner, spray it down, scrub, rinse, and re-oil. Again, this stuff goes a long way, think my cleaner bottle is about the same age as the oil. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/k-n-engineering/k-n-engineering-1-quart-oiled-cotton-air-filter-cleaner/kan0/990621
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I always throw the prefilter away.........
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We usually do this on our Cub Cadet as it has a prefilter but the Wheel horses don't.
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I follow the instructions on the label so the fine dust gets trapped. After oiling the foam work it in, then remove the excess by repeatedly squeezing the foam with paper towels layered in. With no oil you will not trap anything but the large particles, the paper filters are getting expensive and blowing tiny holes in them with compressed air is not a wise move.
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dropped my wife off at the constitution joint center , this morning , for a thumb bone issue , been to same center for hip , back work . the work is very thorough , with back up home therapy assistance , my overall opinion of this is very good , and most important is ACTUALLY GOING TO GET IT FIXED , the fear is very evident to someone that refuses to get help , that also grows in the wrong way , always having a reason NOT TO GET IT FIXED . you can sense the fear , and excuses . on the way back , stopped at walmart , just a regular day . pete
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You may be the only one. Well, maybe oily Pete.
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@Racinbob lots of those , TEFLON washers in H/W store pullout drawer section , also like super lube hydraulic lubricant , in tough areas , comes in both liquid / oil form , paste incredible operational temp range , hot / cold , once I find a fix / cure , I ENHANCE IT. especially like that on a chronic issue . something that you have regularly dealt with .
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Yes, the wheel studs and bolts are seeing zero bending. If the lug nuts were loose enough to allow the wheel to rotate on the hub, then they would see a shear load.. If the lug nuts are tightened properly they are only seeing tension to clamp the wheel tightly to the hub. A low grade bolt or stud is rated at 60,000 PSI tensile. Five low grade bolts or studs if torqued to 75% of thier breaking point would apply over 30,000pounds of clamping force to the wheel and hub.
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I never do for the same reason.
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TSC has them for roughly a buck twenty each depending on length.
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I would if I was keeping the tractor. I had a foot control hydro on a junk deer when we first moved to Florida. Definitely better than a hand control.
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Wheel Horse doesn't make new sweepers. I have gone thru three sweepers of other brands, I only want the Wheel Horse sweeper for a collectors item. Years ago Wheel Horse wanted $85 per wheel, I missed a like new Lambert sweeper and will continue to look at other brands that only need red paint. John Deere also sold some sweepers made by Lambert. If any members want to buy a new sweeper, I have found the AllFit from Home Depot to be the best deal, they are made by Ohio Steel and are identical other than paint. Parts are reasonable and they ship quickly. You can find the AllFit sweepers on the auction site for the best price. My opinion is that all sweepers sold today should be considered throw-away items, at least the Ohio Steel can be fixed a number of times because of the reasonable cost for parts and TSC has the wheels.
