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What's in His Mirror ???
ebinmaine replied to stevebo-(Moderator)'s topic in non tractor related discussion
Trina and I have been doing a lot of organizing and deciding what future projects need to stay or be re-homed. To that end we've adopted out 3 tractors and 2 mowing decks this weekend along with some other swaps. Here's a C160 Automatic project tractor and a disc harrows that's going to @OldWorkHorse soon. Notice the fully certified Wheelhorse delivery vehicle. - Today
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That board has nothing to do with starting. Battery charging only so the addition of a solenoid will not fix it. The magneto ignition is self powered and the wire going to the ignition switch simply grounds the magneto coil to shut it off. Adding a solenoid would remove the heavy starting load on the ignition switch and a good idea to keep the expensive switch working.
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This is my L-155 I bought last year in the spring. It started and ran just fine until July when I was unloading it at a show. It started and ran fine, but died and never restarted. I thought it was either the ignition or the starter. Is it this diode board? Can I delete it and add a solenoid instead?
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All the wiring looks questionable. As suggested by @squonk said @Lane Ranger, I cleaned every connection, reinstalled the battery, turned the key - the starter engaged immediately! Mine isn't nearly as pretty as yours, lane, but she gives me a huge grin when I mow with her. It's one I intend to bring to the show. I'll be sure to ride by and say hi.
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Clean all the cable ends or replace like Squonk suggests. Also the moot for the L-156 Lawn Ranger has that kind of unique rectifier board with the two diodes. My Old Lawn Ranger was one of my favorite Wheel Horse tractors! Make sure the diodes are all clean on the ends and replace as needed.
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Yep. The fluid ALONE is over 255 lbs. Then 130 lbs of steel. Then me, another 250 ish. Heavy rig.
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Foe grass cutting by the hour 2nd is too slow 3rd to fast....
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2026 Big Show Buy/Sell/Trade Thread
evanloock replied to Pullstart's topic in Wheel Horse Collectors Club Show
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@ebinmaine has his Cinamon Horse weighted down. Wheel weights, maybe filled tires and the weight of The Bear himself. Lug tires and chains to increase traction to get all the power to get a maximum amount of power transmitted to the ground.
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Yeah, hydro machines definitely require more coordination and driving of the machine. I know some folks that have bought them just can't catch on. I tell them it is like driving a car and pressing on the gas, when you come to a hill you got to give it a little more and leave off when going down. Comes in handy when mowing slopes, not to mention ease of operation, no clutching and braking on the hills just moving one lever. If all you got is flat ground not much to think about. As far as torque to the back wheels I had both and they both exceed the traction capability of the machine.
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Excellent! Beautiful tractor.
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If any of you have seen I've posted about this tractor a little when I run into problems. Here is the new one: This tractor came to me in buckets, literally. It had no wiring, or any essential to get it running. I had a 416-8 with a great K-341 and very nice wiring. I started to weed through everything I didn't need and remove it. I took out the PTO interlock and seat switch. This tractor never had a hour meter. The solenoid is questionable, but I wanted to rule things out. Whats going on?
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Thanks to Eric for the welsh plug she now idles. Getting her the correct high speed needle was the key. Now have to decide what to do with her
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That's always been my understanding too. They pull more power. Manual set and forget and can use rpms to fine too some more yet. Pure grunt power evenly given
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Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !
Wishin4a416 replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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For an implement - off the PTO - sure. Out the transmission to the axles? I don't see how. Hydros use more power to operate than a manual transmission. That said, I have both. I've used both for various tasks. The hydro system itself is very good and also a hair faster top speed than the same year manual transmissions. I don't feel a diminishing of torque strength while on the hydro. My personal preference for a manual transmission tractor is because of my own driving style. I like to set a gear in a speed and put my feet flat on the floor boards and go. No adjustments. No lever movements.
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What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?
Tuneup replied to Ed Kennell's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Son called to say the '76 C120 stalled down in the meadow. They mow it about once a month - hard on the 42RD. The left wheel mount had snapped a month ago and I welded it. All seemed fine then. I had refurbished the K301 and trans about 10 years ago. She's a beast - can't have many hours, though I pulled it from the backyard of an old church friend where it sat for many years. I brought the 516 over and the 48SD finished it for them. Well, the RD was soaked with oil. Found that I had not torqued the oil pan. The bolts loosened and the gasket blew. Luckily, the stall wasn't a seize. The fuel pump - a Briggs-like pulse pump - filled with oil and starved it for fuel before it would starve for oil. Phew! We're lucky that way. Pulled the engine, replaced the gasket and refreshed the deck a bit. Good time for the youngest to see how. All good and ready for another season in the meadow. I was sure to check the rod and balance gears to ensure my brain hadn't failed there. Close one! -
Side shot Saturday... AND SUNDAY !
Wishin4a416 replied to Sparky-(Admin)'s topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
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If you need maneuverability, the Automatics are nice and the hydraulic lift is extra nice. You'll have a little more maintenance as things develop leaks over time. Old Wheel Horse literature says they deliver the same torque as manual transmissions, but I question that.
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Around here Trina ALWAYS uses her several manual transmission tractors for tasks. She won't even touch a hydro unless moving outta the way. I'm nearly the same. I prefer a manual transmission for any task except snow removal. And that's only because I have a monstrous plow that I'd rather not lift manually. Hydro transmission with a hydro powered lift is a game changer there.
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It may not be your problem but your cables have seen better days. I would replace them.
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Man that a perdy traptor
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Most of y'all prefer a manual over auto or is it more per task.
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On a positive note, I do like the external brake on my C141 Auto - for when I need to park my trailer on an incline.
