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Hey guys, I wanted to start a topic for this 682 cub cadet. It’s been a blast to work on and build for a buddy of mine. I got it in 2023 from someone who their dad passed away and they inherited the 6. They sold it to me for 250$ with a non running tractor, a deck, and snow blower. We sold the snow blower the same year and set the tractor aside for 3 years almost to the date saying we will get to it sometime. This buddy of mine came to stay with us for a couple days early this year. He said he needed a reliable lawn mower that would last. Dad and I looked at each other and we knew exactly what tractor he needed…you guessed it the 682. I didn’t have much time because I was in school but in between the things I had going on I was able to work on the 6.I did the well know steps to a restoration, I striped it to the frame, I started sanding the sheet metal for later, etc. I worked on the frame and wheels to get it to be a roller and that is where I am today. I am excited to see where this thing ends up and all the things along the way. Fingers crossed I should be able to start sheet metal soon.
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You have to take into account the weather. It's Nado season !
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75 C160 Automatic Transaxle/Hydro Fluid Change
Albireo204 replied to Joker72's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Big show being the Latimore Township one? I've heard of it before just never got to see it! -
75 C160 Automatic Transaxle/Hydro Fluid Change
Albireo204 replied to Joker72's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Sounds like a great option - I almost picked up that the other day cause it's readily available. I think I'll go with that - thanks so much! -
75 C160 Automatic Transaxle/Hydro Fluid Change
squonk replied to Joker72's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
You are 20 minutes from the Big Show in 3 weeks! -
75 C160 Automatic Transaxle/Hydro Fluid Change
squonk replied to Joker72's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
I use Mobil 1 High Milage 10w40 in my well worn C160 hydro -
75 C160 Automatic Transaxle/Hydro Fluid Change
Albireo204 replied to Joker72's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Thanks - I'll probably go with the 10w40 and just pick something synthetic off the shelf. The current trans fluid looks pretty good, it's just slightly yellow which is surprising after 325 hours. It is at the low line on the dipstick so I figure it might be good to just drain and fill vs. topping it off at this point. -
It should only take 5 days based on Baja math.
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That’s amazing! Does my mathin’ math, where they would have had to maintain a constant 5.2 mph or greater to achieve 125 miles per day?
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Your next adventure Kevin! Driving a tractor back and forth to the show. Better leave soon!
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75 C160 Automatic Transaxle/Hydro Fluid Change
Albireo204 replied to Joker72's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
That's great - thanks for the link, that'll come in handy. The last digits of the serial # is a 6. The tractor has an interesting story. My dad specialized in restoring John Deere 950's as a hobby. He knew I needed a small garden tractor and he found the C160 along the side of the road worse for wear. I found these old photos of when he started working on it for me. Between him and the family friend they fixed this up so nice for me. I think they knew that these machines last a lifetime if cared for properly and what a great gift it has been. Dad passed from glioblastoma in 2019 and this Wheel Horse always gives me a smile when I think of the work he put into it for me. -
75 C160 Automatic Transaxle/Hydro Fluid Change
pfrederi replied to Joker72's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
No flush it unless you get some really dirty discolored oil when you drain it. 10w-40 is OK. All hydros slow a bit going uphill and speed up a bit coming down. As to brand of oil I wouldn't worry over it. After all these units ran for years on ATF...they were use by other tractor builders who specified their own juice or some used hydraulic fluid. If it is rally dirty or contaminated you will have to tear it down not flush it... -
Very cool.
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I was at Wheelhorse when marketing did this. They did complete the Baja desert race with a STOCK 520-H. It had 3 options from the catalog. 1 dual tires, 2 cleated tires, and 3 aux fuel tank. I restored a 1991 520-H which came with the original baked, cooked sticker on the hood. since I planned on using it I put the replacement sticker on the seat. A body shop painted the hood and fender. Its a sharp tractor I still use
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Well I feel like a fool now looking at that all this time thinking it's a hose! (p.s. that tractor in that photo isn't mine, it's just one I pulled off here)
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75 C160 Automatic Transaxle/Hydro Fluid Change
gwest_ca-(File Mod) replied to Joker72's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Welcome to Red Square. Not a hydro owner so will leave that to the experts. Since you are new here is a link to two pages of search results for the 1-0481. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?q=1-0481&quick=1&type=downloads_file There are 2 pages from the lube charts in with the OM (Operator manual) Just click on the thumb nails and they will enlarge. Is the last digit of the serial number a 6 or 8? -
75 C160 Automatic Transaxle/Hydro Fluid Change
Albireo204 replied to Joker72's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
This is a fantastic resource - thank you Daveoman1966 for providing the level of detail and pictures as it's incredibly helpful. I am the owner of a 1975 C160 hydrostatic that my father and his friend rebuilt back in 2007. Both of them are deceased. The friend was an avid Wheel Horse collector that at one point had roughly 20 models. He could diagnosis and fix any issue on those tractors on-the-spot and I miss him dearly. The tractor is running incredibly well but I'm ready to do the transmission fluid change and have a question. I recall at one point that I was having issues going up steeper hills and my dad and his friend made some adjustments. I can't remember if they increased the viscosity of the oil or if there were other adjustments. My question is, should I use 10w30 or 10w40 oil? If it has the tendency to have some issues climbing steeper terrain, particularly in hot summer weather, would the heavier weight help? Would something like AMSOIL 10w40 be a good choice? I noticed that the Mobile 1 10W40 only comes in High Mileage formula and I don't know if that's good for this application. I use Royal Purple for all of my engine oil needs but don't know if I want purple oil in the transmission. :) And is a simple drain and fill with filter change enough or do I need to figure out how to flush it? It has roughly 325 hours on since 2007 when it was overhauled. It runs like a champ and the only issues I've had over the years is some of the bolts coming loose where the mower deck attaches to the tractor. I want to keep this tractor running well for my life to honor my dad and his friend and someday pass it down to one of my children. I am not a mechanic but can do basic maintenance. Thanks again! -
Battery cable routing & misc questions
SylvanLakeWH replied to eric8's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
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Muffler Options for a 314-8
Bob3148 replied to Bob3148's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
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That’s not a rubber hose if I’m looking at what you are asking about. It’s part of the PTO clutch assembly.
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That loop is metal. It pulls the PTO clutch together to engage the mower deck. Real nice looking tractor !!
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Thats really neat
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No problem, I will get some photos of my battery cable routing as soon as I get home. As far as the unknown rubber hose, here is a pic of it circled in blue. On my tractor, it appears to be going to nothing on either end.
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But always better to see them working....
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Eaton 11 - Bypass Aux Ports on Charge Pump
Handy Don replied to Babbo's topic in Transmissions and transaxles
Excellent point. The Eaton 11 relies on cooling from contact with the metal lines, the oil filter, and the transaxle case so making the bypass at the “implement” end makes good sense.
