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Hello everyone! Thanks for accepting me as a member in this wonderful community. New here and have four Wheel Horse tractors. One 314-A, two 310-8s, and one 212-5. The 314-A did run until it sat over the winter. The battery gave up and trash in the fuel tank was terrible. Before I can do anything with it, I’ll need to clean out the tank and replace the fuel lines. I already have a new fuel shutoff and grommet for it. Just waiting on the fuel line. Of my two 310-8s, one of them is in need of a wiring harness or at least I need to find a wiring diagram to make my own harness before I can even continue with it. I got it from a guy who had a stroke and afterwards, he thought he needed to cut up the wiring on his Horse. Of course, it stopped running after that. I didn’t know any of that before I purchased it but his loss is my gain, I guess. The other 310-8 I use all of the time. The 212-5 worked years ago but needed a lot of time, effort and some money that I couldn’t put into it at the time. Now that I’m a member here, I will be asking for advice on certain issues with my Horses. In the past, I’ve looked on here and noticed how everyone here wants to help others that need it. There’s no one making harsh statements to someone for something they innocently said on here or done to their tractor, no matter how silly it might sound. In nearly every fb group (music, auto, etc.) that I’ve been in, there’s always people that do their best to try and make people look and feel stupid or ignorant. I’ve left most of those because I just don’t need all of the negativity. This is a community I can feel good about being a part of. Thanks again.

Today’s letter is “S” Smart solutions ultimately saved lives. Schramm Pneum-A-Tractor When I attend a tractor show I am always intrigued by out of the ordinary tractors or implements. Oddities that require more than a glance to appreciate are what make shows interesting. The Schramm Pneumatractor certainly is interesting enough to draw a crowd. Christian D. Schramm revolutionized the use of gasoline engines, air compressors, construction tractors, and the rotadrilling business. In 1900 to Schramm began repairing Otto stationary gasoline engines. At that time, they were primarily used to power elevators. A customer asked the company to construct a portable air compressor for his marble cutting business. The result was a two cylinder gasoline engine modified to produce compressed air for pneumatic tools using one cylinder for power and one as a compressor. The portable air compressor was a success and proved to be a valuable source of orders for the company. As a side note, in 1945 the LeRoi Centaur borrowed this concept when their Tractair was introduced. One of the most unique features was an integrally cast two-cylinder air compressor as part of the thirty-five horse power engine block. It also had built in air storage tanks on the tractor. Following World War One Schramm developed a special low-pressure compressor for diving and salvage work. This led to defense contracts during World War Two for portable generator sets, which the Army and Navy used during the war. In 1950 the company introduced the Pneumatractor, a self-propelled tractor/air compressor unit that was designed to operate with a front-end loader, snow plows, backfill blades, front and rear winches, mowers, posthole diggers, rotary brushes, pneumajack, and more. International Harvester components were modified for the Schramm tractor. Three of the engines six cylinders powered the tractor while the other three cylinders served as an air compressor. The tractor found applications in many industries and provided Schramm another opportunity to expand their line. The Pneumatractor remained in production into the 1970s. In 1955, Schramm introduced another of their products, the Rotadrill, which was used for drilling water wells, blast holes, drilling shallow gas and oil wells, mineral exploration, environmental construction, and many other applications. More advanced drilling rigs were developed in the early 1980s, incorporating the sliding angle mast, which allowed drilling at angles from 45 to 90 degrees. They revolutionized the drilling industry with their mobility, efficiency, and affordability. Schramm remains the industry standard for RC Drilling. The 2000s ushered in the era of the TXD Oil & Gas rigs. The FURY Series is the latest class of rig, and incorporates industry-leading Electric over Hydraulic (EoH) technology. Schramm continues to develop new technologies focused on serving the needs of its customers. You probably have heard of Schramm but don’t remember where or when. Schramm achieved international recognition for its role in the rescue of 33 miners in the 2010 Copiapó mining accident, also known then as the "Chilean mining accident", began on 5 August 2010, with a cave-in at the San José copper–gold mine, located in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. Thirty-three men were trapped 2,300 ft underground and were rescued after 69 days. Exploratory boreholes were drilled along the mine’s path. Seventeen days after the accident, a note was found taped to a drill bit pulled back to the surface: "Estamos bien en el refugio los 33" ("We are well in the shelter, the 33 of us"). Three separate drilling rig teams; nearly every Chilean government ministry; the United States' space agency, NASA; and a dozen corporations from around the world cooperated in completing the rescue. On October 13, 2010, the men were winched to the surface one at a time, in a specially built capsule furnished by NASA, as an estimated 5.3 million people watched via video stream worldwide. With few exceptions, they were in good medical condition with no long-term physical effects. Schramm built the drilling rigs that were key in saving the miners. The Schramm T685 WS truck mounted drill bored a 5 ½ inch hole that was the first to break through to the 33 trapped men, confirming they had survived the accident. The company also manufactured the T130XD air core drilling rig that widened one of the three 5.5 inch wide, 2,300 ft deep boreholes that were already used to keep the miners supplied to allow the NASA capsule to bring them to safety.

Check this out everyone. It is a Scweiss 6025 zero turn. They were made in Sherburn Mn. Designed and prototype built by a farmer that needed a reliable heavy duty mower. It has a 25hp. Kohler twin. I don't know how long they were made. But, they were bought out by B&H mfg. In Jackson Mn. They don't make them any more. But still carry parts for them. I tried one at the fair years ago and really liked it. I just couldn't afford one at the time. When this one came up for sale by the original owner, I was getting it. It has a single joystick steering. Factory grass catcher with actuator dump. Plus a factory front mount de-thatcher. I will get more pics when it is outside. Here are a couple...

I got the Krown treatment done to 2010 F-150 this AM. It will be interesting to see what it looks like next spring. I was really impressed with the operation and even got a wash job when they finished. $169 + 6% pa sales tax = $180 Thanks Mike @squonk and Randy @rjg854 for the advice.

Engine is 2.5", driven is 5". I don’t run the engine much above idle with the sickle engaged. Believe me, you'll know far before detonation speed that you don't want to operate it that fast.

Welcome to Red Square. Thanks for the kind words. We do our best to help others help themselves. If you post the model number and serial number off the 310-8 we can link you to the appropriate manuals. 310-8 is the model name.

Finally found manuals for this thing. So to adjust the belt for the deck - it's as easy as turning the white Insta-Hitch knob located on the front of the mower.

Every time you post about this I’m reminded of my Dad’s stern direction never to take the lawn tractor near the pond. Guess who ended up submerging it? Surprising to me, the local small engine guy was able to resurrect it for several more years of service.

Good Morning All Went to shop this morning to get some pics of the tractors. I was also able to score a flywheel (yesterday) from a long time Wheel Horse fellow in nearby Swanton. I didn't think $25 was a bad price seeing that the one on Fleabay was going for close to a 'C' note by the time you added shipping/tax. Anyway, Friday morning is when they will come to the house. Pics: JD is first, then the 857.

@RedderThanSome to Your name reminds me of a song…

That tells us Kohler made the engine in 1990 and it would land on a 1990 or 1991 model tractor. A 1990 model 310-8 is model number 31-10K801 A 1991 model 310-8 is model number 31-10K802 Click on the picture in the link below for more.

You would need to add a battery to a 704 and keep it charged.

I pretty much married Ellie Maye Clampett. As such, I have to perform critter dispatches in secret. I hear it's better to ask forgiveness than permission, but I'm not convinced given the outcome.

I calibrated by mixing 40% Belvedere into the 60% full juice bottle, shake vigorously and pour over ice. Everything equaled out smoothly except my equilibrium.

Don't care who you are, that's funny right there!

That would be the engine rpm at 1/3. I need to actually check the sickle shaft rpm at my comfortable speed. You'll know bt the sound and feel.

Couldn't do that on Trina's .. because they were flashing. The LED lights we have are apparently capable of adjusting voltage and brightness faster than the system of the tractor. Steady battery voltage was no problem.

I coined this phrase for a manager some years ago with little impulse control.

Welcome to the best forum on the internet. Great introductory post! Your last paragraph summed it up perfectly.

Welcome from a fellow "Tar Heel" We are blessed to have great moderators who keep this a family friendly site and members who are hear to help one another.

Yessuh! This is on the GT1800 Workhorse we built for our friends. At their house. The original knob fell off during a snowstorm a few weeks ago. Tom had that cabinet handle around so on it went.

That would be awesome. This is a long term project so I plan on it being done a year from now. Something to keep me occupied through next winter. Thank you. Cleat

I have an SMS-50 that I adapted to a C-121. When I got it the yoke in the wobble box was broken, however I was able to weld it back together and get it working again. Now I’m no sickle bar expert, but I quickly figured out that it doesn’t like to run fast. I ran it a little slower and it cut just fine. I’ve said this here before, I don’t even have anything to cut now. I have it because I’m a collector, but when I see a field of tall grass or wheat I want to cut it with my sickle bar!! @cafoose good luck with yours!!

Early Magnum engines suffered from ‘Tight’ exhaust valve guide clearance. After running for about an hour the engine would cut out. The exhaust valve would stick in the guide and stay open. When it cooled down, it would close. When it cuts out, does it ‘coast’ to a stop, as if it has no compression, or does the engine stop as normal when the key is switched off? I had the same issue, mine was due to a ‘too restrictive’ muffler. You may have a carbon build up on the valve stem. The next time it happens, operate the starter and see if it spins faster than usual, and ‘coasts’ to a stop? Pull the spark plug, and tap the valve head with a punch or similar. The exhaust valve is directly under the spark plug. If the valve is stuck open, it should then close with a sharp click. Providing, of course, it’s not on the exhaust stroke!

Hello, after having this tractor for a few years, it is time for a restore. This will be my 5th complete restore and hoping to make this one my best. This tractor is really straight and runs like a top. Perfect candidate for a restore.

Now @Pullstart @kpinnc y’all bed to be a little more civilized. I live trap and relocate all my critters to greener pastures using a large green container the city give me. They even come by one a week and collect them from me Honest, I tell my citified weekend lake neighbor that they go to greener pastures. I suspect they really help make that yard waste into better greener stuff after it goes through the county compost yard.

Man, I hate it when that happens!

Morgan, the 14-8 drew some cart duty today, hauling 80 pound bags of concrete down to the lake house. Next on his list was mowing the lawn. Finally, after mowing while the oil was nice and hot, he got an oil change. The neighbor gave me a piece of metal roofing ridge cap initially to use while changing the oil in the Generac standby generator. Turns out that it works well on the Wheel Horse too. Didn't have to remove the deck for this oil change.

That's some fine looking wheel/ tire combos Don!

Unless you got a Work Horse!

Not this guy. I ain't admittinn' nuthin'!!!

And when you push past that, you’ll also know

When I was checking the cavitation and mechanical balance of Hydro Turbines, I would lay a penny on the 4' thick concrete floors. If it bounced up less than 4", it passed.

No centrifugal clutch like a go cart??? A solid direct drive is not the best setup. ALL the shock load is transferred back to the spinning crank....Look up the load co-efficient factor for a chipper - MUCH higher than a fan or compressor......

I'll second that. Many of us here are stupid or ignorant but we admit it. My bad

I use Ford Wimbledon White. It's available at most auto parts stores in spray cans.

@DBlackston, @ebinmaine, on your 854 or any S/G system, I recommend picking up the power for your lights or any accessory from the “L”/load terminal on the voltage regulator. This terminal has 12 volts constantly and when a load is applied to it, it helps the generator and regulator better compensate for that electrical load while the tractor is running and the lights/load are on. Just a tip to improve your charging system. -JD-

Yeah, they need to eat.

Already feelin’ the love!

Happy Birthday Hope you have a great day!

Better than nothing and it also looks nice.

Here's how to add a replacement hydro belt disengage knob.

Seeing that bottle of used oil reminded me of a customer we had at Napa. We had to accept used oil for recycling because we sold oil. We had a 55 gal drum out back. when full or DC would pick it up and drop off an empty. One Saturday this guy who was a HS teacher comes in and buys a couple of quarts of oil for his mower, boat and tiller. He says, where can I get rid of the old oil? I tell him we can take it. Few hours pass and he's back. He has COUNT THEM!!! 65 1 qt. bottles of used oil. I'm like WT...........? I have to dump all of them then haul those empty bottle to the dumpster! I sell him a 1 gallon self contained with a funnel used oil container. I tell him when it's full bring it in and I'll dump it and hand it back to him. About a year goes buy and another Saturday here he comes with his full oil container AND ABOUT ANOTHER 15 QUART BOTTLES OF USED OIL!!!

Thanks Kevin, I'll keep updating this thread as I make more progress with plenty of If anyone needs any additional I'll be happy to take some I've already been talking to @Lane Ranger about this project and he told me eventually he would get some of his 953 sickle for me. I have the manual for the 953/1054 SMS-50 but I don't think I saw that one for the SMS-506. Here are the axle and locking collars I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FMXDK3O?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CH3DSXS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Okay, so you piqued my interest. Here is a Juicy Juice bottle from my fridge. It's not full, so I poured the contents into a pitcher. Then I took a 1 quart pitcher and filled it with water. I poured the contents twice into the J/J bottle. As you can see, there is room to spare. My conclusion is, never give up that engine. Its making oil.

Could be a vacuum lock in the gas tank. Try opening the gas cap when it quits & see if it will run again. Could also be over heating, remove the engine tins and clean any debris out of the cylinder cooling fins.

Today’s letter is “R” realizing rapid revisions result in rewards Rock Island responded Rock Island Tractor During the final quarter of the eighteenth-century millions of acres of land was put into production so demand for plows was tremendous. Plow companies by the dozens popped up looking for a piece of the action. For quality manufacturers like Rock Island plow prosperity was assured. Rock Island saw a need to diversify and broaden its product lines due to market saturation in plow manufacturing. The 1900-1912 period saw a wide expansion of the Rock Island product lines. In addition to the usual tillage implements, they added such diverse items as manure spreaders, litter carriers, and other machines. Existing lines were broadly expanded; the 1912 implement repair catalog was a big book of over 400 pages. Rock Island began looking for a tractor to add to the line in 1913 and began selling a few Heider tractors that year. The following year Rock Island entered a contract with Heider to sell their Model B tractor. In January 1916 Rock Island bought out the tractor department of Heider Manufacturing Company and moved production to Rock Island, and retained Henry Heider as a consultant to their tractor division. Earlier models had friction drives allowing seven different speeds. Moving the engine drum forward and the tractor went forward – the further ahead, the faster it went. Slide the drum backward, and the tractor moved backward. Neutral was in the middle. It could pull a 3-bottom plow and 10-foot tandem disk and has a 4-cylinder Waukesha 323 CID engine. Henry Heider resigned his position with Rock Island in 1922, but the tractor line carried the Heider name until 1927 when Rock Island introduced its 18-35 gear-drive tractor. Rock Island’s 18-35 appeared in 1927. Its robust unit-frame design carried a Buda four-cylinder engine. Two years later the G-2 tractor was introduced. In this series the 15-25 was a kerosene-powered model, and the 18-30 used gasoline fuel. Except for this difference, the two G-2 models were the same. In 1937 J.I. Case Company purchased Rock Island Plow Company. This gave Case additional manufacturing capacity and additional implement lines.

We got our bike trailer put together for hauling in gear when we camp at a remote site. Canoe carrier base. Vehicle cargo basket. Home shop modified bike trailer tongue setup. All held together with 5/16" U-bolts. And amongst other things Trina's been working on moving the small wood shed from above the side deck to below it.

I used Benjamin Moore oil base linen white, sprayed with a gun. I don’t think it’s available in a spray can anymore, I know it used to be.