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Picked up another horse. Saved it from being parted out and sent to the scrap yard I got a 1989 312-8 12 HP kohler magnum came with a 42" side discharge deck Guy had it for sale for weeks for $950. Dropped the price down to $750 about a month ago I messaged on it to ask questions . He told me it ran great, drove great, all the lights work and the hour meter works. He was in need of cash and ready to part it out/scrap it Well I got it for 300 bucks with the mower deck DELIVERED!! Put the battery charger on it and the headlights work, tail lights work, hour meter is clicking/working I havent tried to fire it up yet, but it looks promising!!! oh, and as the snow melted off it overnight, looking at it this morning it appears to be in great shape. Just needs a good wash. Pics to come shortly!! Pic below is when we unloaded it in the shop (battery was dead so we pushed it inside and let it thaw overnight)

Just brought it home yesterday! C175 all hydro (only 729 hours!!) only one minor 1’ rip in the Wheelhorse seat!, plow, snowblower, 42” RD mulching deck, grader blade, old starter and some tire chain parts for $500!! It runs, but needs the choke 1/2 way on to run. Needs a carb cleaning and the starter has seen better days!! I’m going to clean the carb, change the oil, put plugs and an air filter, to it then put it to work snowblowing! No rest for the newbie!! The hydro tranny; it has a filter sticking out the left rear. What tranny is that? What type of fluid? It moves and the fluid looks good (you have to push the lever hard to make it to move?!) I’m sure I’m gonna have more questions! I’m left handed, so i have a feeling that some of these pictures are gonna be up side down, I’m sorry!

the filter was off because he tried to start it before he delivered it. He was trying to get it to crank but it wouldnt I did drain the bowl. It wasnt bad, but it wasnt great either Installed the new battery, and .........Nothing. No power at all i found a brown wire, coming out of the harness loose by the battery tray. I found a spade connector that was empty, and put the brown wire on it..... She fired right up, no smoke, no noises. Nice and quiet. Trans was good. Idled down and ran sweet at 3/4 throttle Fresh gas, oil change, grease and wash and i think we have a winner!!!

While I've had more Wheel Horses than any other brand, I'm not exclusively a Wheel Horse guy. A few years ago, I took a chance and bid on a '68 Case 155 without seeing it in person. I got it for $87. I got lucky and it didn't take much time or money to get it running. It sat around for a while, and I realized it didn't serve purpose, so I sold it at a very good profit. I've regretted it ever since. I rectified my remorse by picking up a 1975 220 this past Saturday. The 220 was built between 1968 and 1988, and is the successor to the 155, which was built in 1967 and 1968. The 220 is quite a cool little tractor It's only 10 HP, but it weighs 715 pounds. The drive system is hydraulic, and it goes as fast in reverse as it does forward - 9.4 MPH.

I posted this somewhere else already but I figured I'd throw it up in the tools section here. I needed a seal driver that would get around the crankshaft because the engine is not disassembled. Even my own favorite small engine repair shop doesn't have these and this was the advice he gave me, along with several people on here. I took the actual seal into the adapters section of plumbing heating and electrical in a Hardware store. I bought the bend so I could chop off a few inches on one side leaving it perfectly straight and then insert that into the adapter. The large end will work on a big block Kohler and the small end will work on a small block Kohler.

C105, 416-H, 312-8, Legacy XL, 425, 420. Probably end of February ill order a loader for the 425. 420 is bigger but its got that Onan...and i trust the 425 more to invest in a loader.

This makes #4 From Sikkapedia, it states; Unlike mosquito's the Bug stays active all year long, there's no known cure for it's bite. Symptoms include...Noticeably less space in garages & outbuildings, Noticeably smaller bank statements, Beautiful lawn, driveway, & garden, Irratated / angry spouse, Divorce, Dirty hands & clothing, & a newfound hatred for ethanol laced fuel & mice. I've lived with ALL of the above listed symptoms for years now & have come to accept it. I'm actually quite happy... You'll have 12 in no time....

Check the motion control lever under the seat. The large cam nut may be loose or need adjustment. Make sure it has full range of movement. The Eaton 1100 with the KT17 are one of the best combos Wheel Horse made. Indicates a fuel shortage. Do the starter and battery a favor, clean the fuel system and add an electric fuel pump for easy instant start ups. Wow, a plow, blower, and deck for $500 is a good deal. Oh and a free tractor and grader blade.

3rd, 4th, whichever. I'd be willing to bet there are bite marks on that seat!

I use 6ft straight ramps from Harbor Freight and load into my truck bed as well. I have to find a hill/slope to level them out a bit. Especially with a mowing deck. Harbor Frieght sells a ramp set that is arched to avoid the sharp angle at the tailgate. I would get those if buying again. Most importantly though make sure you strap them to your truck when loading so they can’t kick out or shift on you.

thats a great value for all that equipment PLUS a running tractor -- looks like might be a Series 1, KT17 engine -- you may want to confirm if Series 1 or a Series 2????? so you are aware the mechanical lubrication history issues with the Series 1 -- Secondly, I suggest since its a hydro and has a rear discharge mower to be aware the clippings out the rear will clog on the hydro fins --- so you may want to install a flange on the rear lip of the mower to deflect the clippings down so they don't stick to fins and inhibit the tranny fins from doing the necessary cooling.... I used "kick plate" vinyl used for kitchen cabinates or walls to install on my R.D decks as a deflector - the kick plate rolls have a natural curve that works perfectly.

Not any more!

I built my ramps. They are 2”x2” stainless frame and 9’ long. They have locking U channels to hold on to the deck, or the bumper of my truck.

Two words come to mind: Yes Dear...

Glad to know I'm not the only one who's wife thinks her whims are my wishes therefore I can be expected to do her bidding without being asked.

Also always back up the ramps. If you are using wood ramps going forward and loose traction you may end up with a big old backflip when you regain traction. I use the Harbor Freight steel ramps because they have good traction so you are not going to have a loss of traction if driving on the ramps. I prefer to load using a winch so there is no danger of the operator getting hurt. The cost of a small 12 volt winch is much less than the insurance copay you will have for a broken arm.

Most hydros will speed up a bit going down hill. if yours speeds up a lot that could be from excess wear but I would think that would affect uphill performance also. Check and make sure your hubs are not slipping on the axles. Make a mark across the axle eds and the hub see if there is movement after a test run.

Eric, if you heat that pvc with a heat gun slowly it will want to straighten back to its original shape. We used to do that when we needed an angle in-between the factory bends. Don't heat the ends just the bend slowley, you really don't have to help it , bend wants to go back straight. Bob

I've got an orchard cannon, it's powered by a propane bottle, it can be set to fire at different intervals anywhere from every 30 seconds to 1 hour. It scares the crap out of deer, birds, dogs, cats, pedestrians & the neighbors. Pretty much any living thing within a 1 mile radius. It also seems to peak the interest of the local police department. Oh, I forgot to mention that I don't have an orchard.

I'm surprised that he could set on it. Someone that would ride a lawn tractor at 108 MPH has got some big you know what's.

Picked up rims today! PPG RAL 1013 Oyster White

New Lift Handle!

"Yes dear " is better than a grunt. That what I have been told.

Offered without comment.....but not for the purist's among us.....

None if yer gonna come and deal with 6 inch rims... you'll sally out Yer right @ebinmaine ... taught myself some new French just getting one off. Decided well if the Pullhosen @Pullstart has some 12" rims and wants to trade for these 10's I'll just put some eights on the front. Worked to keep it a roller anyway. One thing I did finger out tho is hubs for a 10" rim have a different center diameter than 12's ???

It helps to be a bit smarter than the machine you are on. If you can use an alternate route going down hill that is not so steep you will be much safer. If this can't be done then come to a stop at the top of the steep slope and give the motion control just a slight forward touch, gravity will do the rest. Don't be in a rush. The brakes are not on the wheels, they are on the transmission and with an open differential the tire with the least traction will stop while the other one continues to rotate. When the stopped tire gains traction it can pull your tractor in that direction and become an exciting ride

No. And I tell my wife I'm not a mind reader all the time.

I have a 1991 S-10 Long bed...7-1/2' inside tailgate. I use treated 2x10s, cut to 7-1/2' to lay in bed for transport and have used these for 10+ years. On the end of each 2x10, I bolted (4 bolts) a 'Z' bend angle iron, then drilled a 1/2" center hole on the side of the 'Z' that lays on the tailgate, or bed rail if tailgate is off. On the tailgate AND the bed rail, I drilled 6 corresponding 1/2" holes (3 each side) to accommodate wider/narrower tractors. A 3/8" x 2" carriage bolt is used to 'hook' the 2x10 Z bend to the tailgate/bedrail to keep the ramps from falling off or sliding either way. As a final note: I always back the tractor onto the bed and never drive up the ramps. 3 reasons: (1)I can't leap backward if a ramp breaks (2) easier to drive forward when unloading...(still can't leap backward). and (3)..better weight distribution.

They sure do. Another feature I like about my foot controlled hydros. I am always controlling the speed with my foot and I simply reduce my speed before going downhill.

LOWES sells short sticks of PVC. Like 2 footers.

I see the voltmeter. How many microamps is needed to get the tube in?

a great deal!

Nice idea there

@stegs drop that carb bowl , before your starting attempt , would also verify what you have for oil in it , if its down , just top it off , would just let it heat up on a fast idle , also use the pto lever to enhance side thrust bearing lubrication . have a number of things I do on a recovery . go slow at it , change the fuel filter . lubricate the choke and throttle cables , good luck , pete

Thank you. I only made the tiny yoke. My oldest son made cart and a friend overseas made oxen and man.

Give her a little shot of gas in a squirt bottle to prime it, once it fires up I keep squirting gas into the carb until the fuel pump primes & starts running on it's own. ( choke open. about 1/2 throttle )

Battery that came with it, doesnt seem to be taking a charge at all. So on my lunch break ill stop and grab a new one. Hopefully when i get she will turn over and fire up All the lights do work on it, even the "test" lights so im very hopefull a new battery is all it needs (besides some maintenance)

@stegs were you wearing a mask on that delivery ? kidding , take advantage of what works , obviousely go over everything . lots of things I would detail do , would especially do the engine run in , for fuel and lubrication improvements . you did more than well , pete

Today's work on her...tube the fronts.

I keep an assortment of short PVC remnants and couplings around fot that purpose, they work well.

Thank you Ed. Just a lot of practice and yes patience. This particular one is of great importance to me. Although its style is unique to the area I am from, it contains influences in style and techniques from a few individuals whom I learned from, therefor the inscription on it. It is also the only one ever fully documented through out every step of its construction. I am the last and only one who makes this particular type of yoke and I want to leave a record of how they were made for future generations. Yoke is fully functional and ready to be used. I hope one day to take it overseas and use it at least once. For now it will just be displayed here and “eventually “ in my children’s and grandchildren’s homes. The neck yokes (arches)are sprung open and fitted around oxen necks. The yoke is then lowered over their necks fitting arches into their respective leather straps. Metal pin is then placed through holes in arches holding oxen to yoke. Oxen team is then backed up to cart’s tongue or pulling bar which is fitted through leather straps in center of yoke. Yoke is then secured with a wooden pin driven through straps behind yoke as shown on photos of model below. Straps attached to yoke Arch inserted through straps Pin placed through arch holding it and yoke together. Method of holding yoke to cart. Back of yoke

My biggest mistakes have always proven the most useful - to the point that I don't think anything is a mistake, it's all just experience

Remove the tailgate!! I do this with my old Ranger - You do not want to experience having one of the plastic coated braided wire gate straps break - they rust under the plastic !! - and taco the tailgate, drop the tractor, on and on.... makes for a really bad day.... Bill

@ebinmaine did not know you could get a dog in a black color , and a heim joint in a silver color , did not know either existed , live in closet, pete

Exactly why I got NOS. Filter. Not the dog. Dog is regular stock.

It scared it away for a while, but it's still Michigan, the snowman will always have the last laugh... Your is looking good !!!

Heading off this morning for yet another Yanmar single. All the way down to Manchester and back, but this gets me back on track to complete another project. Sold the Yanmar generator as it had a tapered shaft and it was too good a generator to break apart. This one is a pressure washer with a broken pump unit. 2023 is the year of finishing stuff!

yeah it’s cool. Definitely splurged for the 22hp predator engine…the 6.5hp couldn’t do that

That's the funniest thing I've seen in a while! 28MPH would make me nervous. They must have really toned the steering down on that thing. Pretty sure his third point of contact has a good grip on the seat...