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That tractor should have "the dreaded 9 pin connector" in the wiring harness - a source of all sorts of electrical issues over time. Separate the halves and thoroughly inspect it for signs of corrosion & overheating. Repair / replace as necessary. My .
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Or Wall Art for the Man Cave....
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The fan gear to shaft connection is a classic "double shear" scenario. The present cotter pin gets twisted by the forces at the ends - one up, the other down and it reverses as you turn the tractor the other way until the material fails and the pin breaks into 3 piees due to metal fatigue. It is clearly being overloaded and not the proper fastener for the job.... My suggestion is to carefully drill out the hole thru both to 1/4 inch and upgrade to a spring pin or better yet, a coiled pin. If you go with the spring pin (aka tension pin), be sure to install it in the proper orientation. That would be with the split line in the direction of rotation, not 90 degrees off. The coiled pin has no orientation and is the better choice.
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I got one on ebay for about $88 with shipping. I searched the part # 79-7130.
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Same here. I live trap them, administer a dose of lead and return them to thier burrow. They are more than a nuisance. The burrows are a real danger to the horses and people. I spent seven days in the hospital with a shattered knee when I stepped in a hole while pheasant hunting.
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Groundhogs are a nuisance species here in Michigan. Sure you can trap them live, but you cannot transport them anywhere else and release. From State website: Woodchucks may be live trapped, but cannot be moved off the property they were trapped. https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/wildlife/nuisance-wildlife/groundhog-woodchuck Legal to kill without a permit in Michigan.
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e Live Trapping Laws in Michigan (2026) Live trapping is legal in Michigan, but it is heavily regulated and generally requires a permit, especially for certain species and methods is-this-legal.com. Key Legal Changes (2026) Permits Required: Homeowners or wildlife control professionals must obtain a permit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct live trapping. The application process includes demonstrating knowledge of humane trapping techniques is-this-legal.com. Humane Standards: The 2026 amendments emphasize non-lethal methods and humane treatment of animals. Only safe, humane live traps are allowed; leg traps, snares, and conibears are prohibited in some areas City of Woodhaven Michigan. Protected Species: Certain animals (e.g., wolves, eagles, some waterfowl) are protected and cannot be trapped without special permissions is-this-legal.com. Relocation Rules: Captured animals should be relocated to areas where they can thrive without causing human-wildlife conflict. Relocation must comply with local regulations is-this-legal.com. Local Rules City of Woodhaven Example: Animal Control may set traps only for injured or sick animals; trapping for nuisance wildlife is done by licensed pest control. Traps must be humane, and animals must be removed within 24 hours to avoid cruelty charges City of Woodhaven Michigan. Trap Requirements: Traps must be marked with the owner’s name, address, and phone number. Residents must contact Animal Control before 9:00 a.m. to have a trapped animal removed City of Woodhaven Michigan. Enforcement Violating trapping laws can result in animal cruelty charges and fines. The DNR enforces compliance, and local animal control agencies can report violations City of Woodhaven Michigan. Bottom line: Live trapping is legal in Michigan, but you must follow DNR regulations, obtain the right permits, use humane traps, and avoid trapping protected species. Always check the latest DNR guidelines before trapping.
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How are your grounds?
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Pin for steering keeps breaking
gwest_ca-(File Mod) replied to mrharris12's topic in Wheel Horse Tractors
Item #18 part number 932035? https://www.partstree.com/models/41-18ke01-418-c-toro-garden-tractor-1987/front-axle-and-steering-6/ A bit of searching comes up with 3/16" x 1-1/4" long cotter pin. That is a hefty pin. Make sure you do not have it shimmed too tight. There should be a few thousands of clearance between the gear teeth from full left to full right. No clearance and something has to give. -
Expensive here but they have it (supposedly). https://www.partstree.com/models/07-4xvc01-toro-42-48-vacuum-bagger-sn-020000001-029999999-1992/shield-assembly-48-cutting-unit-5/
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I ordered one. Maybe I could brush it in a bit, so the cats can’t get there
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Looks good from what I can see. Great bones to start with. If you want to put it back to stock it’s missing the hour meter on the bottom right. But for $170 you made out great. I’ve got an identical tractor that I mow with that as long as it has gas, spark and air it goes and goes.
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mine usually end up harmed. Lead poisoning.
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Wanted to see if I’m crazy or if anyone has had this issue: hair pin kept breaking that attaches the fan gear to the steering block on 418. I have been cutting grass just fine all year and then all of the sudden 3 break in a matter of like 30 minutes worth of cutting. The only thing I did was put grease in the zerk on the steering block. but I was wondering does the type of pin matter? I believe before this year it had a cotter pin, then earlier this year I had the bushing in the steering block replaced and probably used a hair pin. Then this past week 3 break and I am not sure what has happened. Currently I put a cotter pin but didnt have time to drive with it. Anyone able to explain?
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Hitch questions? What am I missing here?
Fj40z replied to Fj40z's topic in Implements and Attachments
Many thanks to you all! I’ll be gathering up some parts in the not so distant future! -
I found these fluted knobs while looking around online…. They have shifter knobs too.
MainelyWheelhorse replied to MainelyWheelhorse's topic in Implements and Attachments
I got it on, it’s blue locktited and the shaft is threaded 3/8-16. So far so good, it seems to be working like it should and able to spin to tighten down to hold tension. -
Good day all!! So, I went for a ride after church to a 312, way to rusted 42” RD and a long shute snowblower. The add said it ran, $275. Well, I got there…. And it ran fantastic. The old owner had changed the oil and put in a fuel filter, bonus!! It had a flat rear tire, starter switch (battery and solenoid!), an un torn seat and steel wheel weights! The snowblower was about a B-/ C+ in letter grade. The deck, so sad, it was unusable from the start!! So we struck a deal and i headed for home. The tire got changed right after i got it off the trailer and the starter switch got deleted shortly there after!! New spark plug, air filter, shift boot, rear end fluid and hot paint on the exhaust. I gotta do a new drive belt, because that belt has seen its day!! So, how I do for $170!!
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Place right over hole. No bait. Used for years with no unintended targets.
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Not legal in Michigan...
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I use these: Duke 220. Very effective... clean kills every time.
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Thank you so much. I will keep you up to date.
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You could have used it to make penetrating oil by adding acetone at 1:1
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Turned in to the dump. Thanks for the advice.
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No crank, good battery, new relays
gwest_ca-(File Mod) replied to Dagwood11's topic in Wheel Horse Electrical
Figure out how you can measure 12 volts DC (Direct Current). Your meter may show 100VDC which just means it will measure up to 100 volts. Ground the negative wire to a good chassis ground or battery negative. Now with the red test lead follow the power from the battery to the solenoid checking for battery voltage into each switch and out of each switch. There are notes in the schematic showing the state of the switches - operator in seat, pto off as examples. You are testing the start circuit so you may need a helping hand to hold the ignition switch in the start position. Notice the start relay gets it's power directly from battery + on a purple wire. The rest of the circuit controls what the start relay does. Wired like this so the start relay gets maximum power via a short cut without going through all the safety switches. Keep us posted on what you find and help will walk you through it. -
