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FOR SALE ... As much as I love Garden Tractors and everything that comes with the sport it takes up too much of my time and I am struggling to keep up with the everyday things such as cleaning and helping with my home, so something has to give. I will be getting rid of my collection. Below is a list of what's available. Serious inquiries only please and don't insult me with your offers. Thanks Everyone for reading and understanding... 1. Dustpan and brush 2. Sponges 3. Dusters 4. Mop and bucket 5. Window cleaner 6. Vacuum 7. Dishwashing liquid 8. Laundry detergent 9. Fabric softener 10. Laundry baskets 11. Toilet brush 12. Cleaning sprays 13. Scrubbing brushes MORE ITEMS TO COME

Mods please sensor who can see this list and restrict access so no wives see it! @squonk I will ship you a toilet brush, but it’s an aftermarket brand/ not WH brand. It is slightly used, but still works fine if the appropriate Lucas elbow grease is applied. Just PM me your address.

So couple years ago I purchased 2 Wheel Horses from a guy. He had them " stored " outside in the woods. I couldn't stand to see them just rot away. We dragged them out and loaded them on a trailer and I brought them home. One was a 500 Special the other was an 856. The 856 was really in bad shape. I decided it would be yard art and I would work on the 500 Special. Didn't take much to bring it back. Came out nice and I sold it along with a Lawn Ranger I had to a collector. So for a year I sat and looked at the 856 parked in my yard. Finally I said why not let's see if it could be saved. Well here it is. Just drove it up and down my street for 45 minutes. Runs terrific. I am so surprised that it runs and drives as smooth as it does. Sat 20 plus years outside. Wheels half way buried in the dirt. Weeds and trees growing through it. Truly " "FORSAKEN". Well now it's finished. Left it rough but with a little rat rod flare. I might change the tires and wheels but that's all that's left to do. Is it perfect ?? No. Does it have a good story ? Yes.

Got an even dozen on the trailer & headed out the door. Should be there in an hour.

Pics of the vacuum & toilet brush and will you ship?

Had something similar happen while plowing 2 winters ago. Looks like yours broke at the welds, our C81 had the overmolded plastic wheel that crack on both sides of the hub - very common. I decided to fix it for good - whipped up a 2 piece clamp-on adapter and used a Grant 13 inch wheel and their horn eliminator cap mount. No more roll pin issues, because it doesn't have one!! Kind of the same as the 420LSE...

Got some seat time mowing, cut in around the house & trees with the C-81 & drained her oil while I finished with the C-120. It was perfect mowing weather today.

I haven't seen many for sale down here in Texas, so I was super excited when I found this 606, having envied all the awesome Wheel Horses I've seen online. In pretty good shape, mostly complete (I think?). I've been looking it over, and so far, my main concerns are a no spark situation, as well as what looks like evidence of a thrown rod. They guy I got it from couldn't figure the spark, and so sold it. Flywheel key was not present, although the JB Weld looks much older than the ignition repairs. Looks like points and condenser were replaced (as was carb) but the armature looks kind of delaminated. I've got a NOVA II on the way, will knock off the rust and wire it up and see what happens. Need to get a breaker cover spring before I tie things together. In the meantime I'll have to replace the shifter boot and check condition of the trans lube. Other than that she has a sweet patina, with just a spot of rust under the seat. If I cant rehab the engine, there is a guy down here with an old 10hp Kohler...But for now I'm wanting to keep it stock. Sure wish I have some attachments though.

So glad to see you have finally got your priorities in order Tom. Dibs on all the laundry products.

Horse rustlin across state lines is a hangin offence ifin you got caught. I hear tell the posse is comin fer ya!

Any chance of an apron and rubber gloves?

Greasy Pete would be proud!

You need proper training to use those products, for example the dish washing liquid, bucket and toilet brush is for cleaning tires and wheels.

Tom. You're awesome. Unfortunately I've studied that list very very carefully and I have absolutely NO use for ANY of it.

I added the flames and pinstripes. Thank you.

Now, for the record... The BBT made this video specifically for me. Bear. Eric. EB. It's ..... Possible..... A little... That I've been known to have some degree of difficulty remembering exactly how I like to hold our tractors to the trailer. We do this only twice most years and my memory is... Challenging. So my wonderful thoughtful little Other Half made me a video recording of the procedure. Figured some o you folks would be slightly amused.

I used to help Libby with chores around the house, but I could not even load the dishwasher right. I do occasionally wash dishes in the sink. We got a new washer and dryer a few years back… I don’t know how to turn them on… they are too electronic.

198 more miles and husband and I will be there! Got the hitch added to the pull behind seat! So we can pull the cart around in case we buy something lol…

Only flat on the bottom side! 😂 Lol!!! It was yard art for several years I guess so it’s to be expected!

Loaded up and almost ready to head out! Managed to get 5 in my toyhauler!

I'll only add two notes: - Use a proper hitch on the tractor if you'll have heavy tongue loads (the standard drawbar is for pulled loads with light tongue weights) - Pay attention to balance. Many WH users raise the trailer's wheeled tongue jack only a couple of inches off the ground when moving heavy trailers to prevent unintended "wheelies".

Now Tom, you should know the rules by now. Please move this to the classifieds for sale section and add prices.

It’s Ok 953, the Texas Rangers will turn that posse around at the state line. They know Texas only has a few horses and support our efforts to increase the size of the herd. If it was me, I would Clean that cracked area with a toothbrush using Acetone or lacquer thinner 2-3 times. This would help get all the oil out of the metal pores. Put some JB on it and ride that rusled horse like you stole it. When you change your transmission oil, fill it with diesel or kerosene, drive it around or put it on Jack stands so you can run it in all gears and flush it out.

I went to donate once... they told me I had too little blood in my alcohol system and referred me to Jim Beam....

Brought it back home today.

I'm amazed at how well these Horses listen and just hop on the trailer. P

An idler pulley bouncing around is usually caused by a worn belt. Since it is the sides of the belt that do the driving when a narrow spot on the belt gets to a V-pulley the belt is suddenly longer and an inch or two later it is shorter and it rides higher in the pulley. The spring loaded idler is trying to keep up to the changing effective length of the belt.

When you use Teflon tape it acts as a lubricant making it easy for the pipe to tilt down and become loose. I use a new pipe nipple and run a tap in till it starts cutting, then I install the pipe with red threadlocker after cleaning thoroughly. New threads will hold better than those that have been loose and wearing from vibration.

Wheels up in 1.5 hours. I got lots to do to make it to Chi town rush hour in time!

I have a 48" sd that leaves a beautiful cut, one pass. I have a couple rd decks (36 and 42) and they definitely have more trouble with taller thick grass. I use the 42" rd with a tow behind sweeper and that combination does a really good job

This is a PSA for blood donating! Not widely understood is that for MANY years, the US imported donated blood from the UK and other euro countries to meed demand here. Most of that has stopped, in part due to stricter criteria but also due to lower donation rates. In the U.S, donation rates have risen but not enough to truly meet demand, especially when there is a significant situation like @Pullstart's SIL or a mass casualty incident. It is now common for persons anticipating surgery to be asked to "bank" their own blood in advance and recruit other donors to help. Also critical to understand is that in the U.S. no reputable blood center pays for your donation (it is the same for other organs). The cost of blood to the patient is the cost of collection, storage, testing, preparation, and delivery. In some places third-party sponsors do offer incentives like dining coupons and such to encourage donors. (Here you get Lorna Doones, Oreos, juice, and a hot beverage!) I cannot overemphasize how important it is for heathy persons to donate regularly. It's easy to call your local hospital or medical center to ask how to contact a convenient donation coordinator. Many places have their own donation facility and will gladly accommodate your schedule. Thanks for reading

My SIL went through roughly 30 units of blood a few years back after hemorrhaging after childbirth. That’s 3 people’s worth of total blood! She used the platelet supply of two hospitals. Similarly, I’m glad there are enough people willing to give what they have to make a difference!

The valve stems must be ground on a valve stem/facing grinder. Don’t think that you can get a level cut on your bench grinder or using a file.

The manual trans is fine pulling on an incline. It's the braking and stopping the load that can be the issue. To brake the manual trans you push the clutch in first, putting it in neutral basically as there's no drive power to the axle, then apply the brake. The brake really isn't strong enough to stop the tractor when it's moving and clutch isn't pressed in. A couple things that work better for this, I only have manuals currently, is to really dial in the brake band adjustment. Get it squeezing hard when you push the brake down and tighten the parking brake adjustment so it is firm and barely releases when you push the brake pedal down. When you get to the steep part of the downhill decent shift to a low range gear. This will help prevent excessive speed. Just be careful and mindful of the situation and they're fine. I pull my boat and trailers loaded with wood often and the rig gets the job down well. That's a good looking 310-8! Not sure of pricing in your area but $650 for a clean machine like that with nice mowing deck is fair to me. Especially if you don't have one and need one.

Your pics are of a 310-8, and that is a great machine. The deck in the pic is a 36 inch, so that tractor has plenty of torque for that setup. I have several machines, but my 310-8 was my first Wheel Horse. I bought it used back in 99. Today, it is still my hardest worker and most dependable. Not all the bells and whistles of higher hp machines, but still just as tough. It is more than capable enough to move heavy trailers around. Just be aware, as has already been said- these tractors have great power. They can move much more weight than the brakes can stop. Towing on a hill can be dangerous!

I found these 10mm x 8mm carry I-bolts. As we know super close to 3/8 x 5/16, but couldn't be found SAE Transitioned from the bracket to the light excellent, 2 x nylon nuts , flat washers Right side test fit Left side test fit Front on view could use some tweaking Top down easy adjustments Debate over pepper-ball heat, maybe move out to the right?

to the club! Follow @ri702bill’s lead on lifting the tractor BY THE FRAME to grease the front end and you’re on to a great start! I’ll add while you’re under there, inspect the inside of the frame plate that bolts to the transmission. They have been known to crack over the years, usually due to heavy implements. If you get that Tecky running, keep in mind that front end is much lighter than Kohler powered models. If you ask how I know… I have virtually the same machine, a Commando 6.

The 856's tires and wheels were buried half way in the dirt. So when we pulled it out the rims were designated. I replaced them with what you see in the pictures. The 500 Special were able to be saved. Fresh paint and new tires on it. I have a set for the 856 I most likely will put on.

Jim - Welcome!! You have a good start there. You have 6 grease fittings on the tractor - both front wheels, both spindle bores, the center axle pivot, and the lower steering block. Two more on the cutting deck (would have been 4, but you are missing the gage wheels and height adjuster mechanism.) Deck looks to be a RM-366. When greasing the axle, raise the front of the tractor off the ground (don't jack it under the center - don't break off the fitting!) and let the wheels hang - this allows the grease to travel both up and down in the spindle bores Use a good chassis grease - Lucas X-tra Duty green grease is a favorite. That deck - remove the metal top covers and clean out whatever dried up nasty old stuff is there, grease the spindles with the zerk fitting AND coat the gears with that green anti-sling grease. That is a gear drive deck - the blades need to be timed 90 degrees apart, otherwise, they can collide with each other. Probably best to drain and refill the Unidrive anyway - raise the front of the tractor off the ground about at foot to allow the oil to get over the hump inside at the bottom. You will need to pull the shifter out to change the boot - easiest to refill thru that hole! That should get you started - keep on asking questions as you go if needed.... Bill

So the saying "you can't fix stupid" ain't true, @Jennifer is fixing it.

@ReelFaster the pictures above show a lift arm on the left. It has numerous uses, such as a snow plow, snow blower, mower deck, one bottom plow or cultivator, etc. It gets heavy after a while if lifting and lowering and the hydro lift eliminates that arm and replaces it with a hydraulic cylinder to do the big work. There are also electric lift units on occasion too. Don’t think driving a manual like a car. Garden tractors, you push in the clutch, select what gear you want, then let it out. There is no shifting, no engine speed matching, etc. you run a GT engine at full rpm for best oiling of the engine. Best of luck on finding one!

Hey, @ReelFaster - First in case you didn't notice, you've been requested to remove the link to FB Marketplace - that's not permitted here. Regarding your questions: Personally at present I have a 312-A, a 416-8, and a GT-1848 Work Horse. The 416-8 is an 8-speed (hence the "-8", "H" also means hydro I believe if the model name has that in it). The 312-A has the Eaton 700 hydro trans but has no other hydraulic functions available... i.e. you have to use the handle to lift the deck or blade or whatever you have under the belly. The GT-1848 has the Eaton 1100 (which someone else recommended earlier in the thread and I will second that). It has a hydraulic lift for the deck or snow blade, and has the capability of having additional hydraulics added with extra hoses, controller etc. (others correct me if I'm wrong on that). So, mowing with an 8-speed is a bit less convenient but kind of depends on the property layout. Big rectangular yard, piece of cake. Lots of trees and other obstacles, it could be annoying compared to a hydro. I enjoy mowing with both hydros, but I have a 48" deck on the 18hp GT-1848 versus a 42" on the 312-A and can knock off the yard much faster. I haven't done much pulling but I'm thinking the 18hp and Eaton 1100 would make the GT the winner there. I haven't plowed any snow since I got the GT, and raising and lowering the blade on the 312-A was a major pain so I'm looking forward to using the GT for that. And personally after owning a bunch of other junk, I would not own another brand or probably anything newer than 1995 or so, in this size tractor.You could pick up the one you've shown, but keep an eye out for an affordable hydro. Resale value seems to hold well if you take good care of the machine. Ultimately it's a matter of preference, I think. Good luck!

Adding those flames added at least 5hp to that thing 😂

I herd that

They are huge. 50's I believe

Check where the drain pipe exits the block at the elbow. Had several P 220 leaking where the pipe nipple threads in the block.

Dan says ya get four on for a long haul show good to go. Them Seniors do take up some real estate & hopefully sell the Sears so have room to buy one! Might have room on the tail for a RJ. Now the work in figuring how to tie them down. The hauler came with four D ring weld ons and they are not in favorable spots. I ordered a six pak of the recessed ones on the jungle for dirt cheap and they were supposed to be here yesterday. The jungle boned me and said the package was damaged and undeliverable, so they canceled the order! C'mon man it's a package of steel how do you damage that?!?!?