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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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It's been a rough couple weeks around here, especially for the dog...
davem1111 replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
Eric, you're a good man with a big heart. I think I can imagine how bad you feel about this - I have some stories that I'm not going to tell here.... anyway, you and Trina are doing your best. Wishing a quick and "as complete-as-possible recovery" for Meeha. -
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Happy Borned on Day, Jim
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1987 310-8 key switch to plug match problem
Armadillo👍 replied to Armadillo👍's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
I have concluded the Kohler m14 is magneto system and the wiring for the key switch was is probably for a battery system. It looks like the start switch plug needs to be rewired or the put start button back in. The key switch was desired so the oil low warning light would work and deck would be prevented from being engaged while starting the engine. So to prevent “magic smoke” ensuring no battery power gets to the magneto is paramount: -
1987 310-8 key switch to plug match problem
953 nut replied to Armadillo👍's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
The battery ignition system is wired differently than the Magneto system. If you used the 103991 key switch in a battery power ignition system nothin catastrophic would happen. In fact, if a 103991 (Magneto) switch was placed in a Battery Ignition tractor. With the exception of a frustrated person wondering why nothin works the outcome would be rather harmless. In the OFF position the R and A terminals would be connected Ground, no big deal. In the RUN position the I, A and R terminals would be connected, nothing would happen but no harm would come of it. In the START position the S an I terminals would be connected, once again nothing would happen but no harm would come of it. -
It's been a rough couple weeks around here, especially for the dog...
Pullstart replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
It’s hard to swallow EB, but life in general can be at times. Roughly 4 or 5 weeks ago, our dark grey cat Bruno stayed out all night. That’s sometimes common occurrence around here, but Mrs. P and I had that eerie feeling that something happened. Momma says she finds comfort believing that he walked out of our lives and into another family’s. I on the other hand think he met his demise picking one more fight and ended up in the food chain. Either way, it’s been different but it seems like it’s been our easiest loss of any pets. Now we are down to Rooster and Lynx. -
The other day I was replacing the rubber with solid mounts and noticed at the end of the task that took me nearly 4 hrs that the stud on one mounting block was broken. I decided to use this j bolt through a existing hole on the frame to the top hole of the mounting block.(I didn't get anything out of the mounting block hole and tried a allen wrench in case a bolt was in there hidden) Everything is rigid now is this a viable long term fix? I think it would be..
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Cecil Pond Passed Away Yesterday 12/30/2011
Pullstart replied to rmaynard's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Wow, this thread is sure a blast from the past! Thanks for bringing it to light @wallfish! I sure wish I was more involved sooner, but had no interest in garden tractors before needing a “new lawn mower” in 2013. Karl if it’s still available, could you share a link to that PowerPoint? That’s cool! - Today
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1987 310-8 key switch to plug match problem
Armadillo👍 replied to Armadillo👍's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
Please excuse my ignorance on how the Wheelhorse forum works. Looking up magnetos it seems the Kohler m14 has a magneto system. If so, then the plug is wired wrong. I’m wondering if the motor was changed and rather than doing a rewire someone just put in a press to start button that by passed the electrical system. -
It's been a rough couple weeks around here, especially for the dog...
Wayne0 replied to ebinmaine's topic in non tractor related discussion
I feel your pain. I've been there. Many years ago my yellow lab was sleeping under the back of my car. I didn't know she was there. I think you know the rest. She did make it. -
Happy Birthday Jim...
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I had a chance to view their "Traveling Road Show" years ago in Providence. Very diverse, very impressive.
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Tell me about these Wheelhorse hubcaps
lynnmor replied to FLtractor's topic in Implements and Attachments
95 & 97 had the silver centers, 96 had the gold. The color of the plastic changes with age and sun exposure. -
Tell me about these Wheelhorse hubcaps
Mike'sHorseBarn replied to FLtractor's topic in Implements and Attachments
The gold one's were for the 1996 50th anniversary tractors. The rest of them were in fact gray. -
I had no intention of becoming a Wheel Horse enthusiast. I just wanted a strong garden tractor to be able to maneuver my stone trailer around my yard. And I remembered my neighbor's Wheel Horse tractors from my youth. Of course, once I acquired an old Wheel Horse, I immediately needed information to make it whole again and perform to my needs. I have decent mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn but lacked a quality source of information. Once I found Red Square, I was flooded with said information and an abundance of support for all of my questions. That (and my OCD) is what converted me into an enthusiast. A few of the locals hit me up for tips and knowledge now. Pretty wild. The information that is archived on this site, along with the willingness of its members to participate in problem solving, is amazing! As a bonus, just the sharing of members' enjoyment of everyday "Wheel Horsing" makes this sight a delightful place to visit!
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1987 310-8 key switch to plug match problem
953 nut replied to Armadillo👍's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
It is not the rectifier you need to be concerned about, it is the magneto if in fact your engine has a magneto.. Be sure of the ignition type and appropriate switch before you go changing anything. The R terminal in the lower left would be the correct position IF you have a battery ignition system. The two drawings you have shown are not not the same. Please check the model number and ignition type before proceeding. Your hand drawn wiring layout is for a battery system. Once we know what you are working with we can guide you through the process of eliminating the start push button. -
Click on the fuzy picture download service manual for free.
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Have a great Birthday!!!!
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1987 310-8 key switch to plug match problem
Armadillo👍 replied to Armadillo👍's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
I don’t know how to remove the terminals. Instructions appreciated. That thought (to change the plug order) had occurred to me to switch the wires but I was concerned about getting it wrong and frying the rectifier. The underseat number is 21-10k804 so I assume it is a 1987. Confused I am. I believe It has a coil ignition meaning there is a coil over the spinning flywheel magnet that sends voltage to the spark plug. -
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1987 310-8 key switch to plug match problem
953 nut replied to Armadillo👍's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
@Armadillo👍, are you sure of the year of manufacture for your ? You mentioned the 103990 and 103991 ignition switches. These are in no way interchangeable electrically. Does your engine have a battery powered ignition system or a magneto? see the illustrations below. Under the seat there should be a sticker with a model number, 21-10K801 21-10K802 or 21-10K803 will have a battery ignition system and require the 103990 key switch. Models 21-10K804 21-10K805 and 21-10K806 will be a magneto ignition and require the 103991 switch. The attached thread explains what happens if the wrong switch is used. .
