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I beg to differ Wrencher. I have seen first hand the carnage that happens when a horse jumps it's stall at highway speeds. Not to mention the liability to other motorists. Happened to @Achto's brother with a Ford. I subscribe to Dan's method of tying down. Old saying when tying down is when you think you have enough straps on it go back and put more on. Never tie down a tractor to another tractor. Stop and check them often especially after the first few miles or particularly rough roads. The possibility of have a issue always happens when nearing your destination. Don't buy cheap tie downs ... yeah I know how expensive good ones are these days but worth it. We have about as much invested in tie downs than tractors. Watch for sharp edges that can cut them and protect accordingly.

My 702 has probably had better attention on maintenance, repair etc than any of my other Wheel Horse tractors. It is not my favorite but I do still enjoy riding and working with this tractor. The speed with which Wheel Horse innovated with new devices, attachments and features on their tractors made a quick end to the round hoods but boy they got a lot right early on!

and yes your best source for parts is right here and the Big Show. Quit showing off your round hoods Kev...

Round Hoods????? I got a couple......

If @Achto had a mirror on Betty... More on the tractor when I get it in the shop.

Huh? Why?

As a highly trained Professional Commercial Driver I can assure that is NOT legal on an open trailer or pickup bed. INSIDE a box or minivan the regulations vary. Federal Department of Transportation laws and regulations DO APPLY to non commercial towing and carrying vehicles in many states. Definitely Maine and New Hampshire. I believe also Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut. This is worth mentioning twice. NO cargo can be attached to other cargo. NEVER. Also worth mentioning twice. When choosing a method of securing cargo, the cargo AND THE SECURING DEVICES must be considered. Sharp edges that will damage a strap must be accounted for with protective things (like plastic corners). We normally use a strap pulling each direction as stated above. I've tried multiple ways. Lately I've been wrapping a forward pulling one around the base of the steering tower and using an old shirt to protect the paint. Another goes the opposite direction wherever it's convenient. I've also use the 3/8" holes in the frame as attachment points. Or wrapped the 3/4" bars under the frame.

Round Hoods Rule!

Agree with WHX. We lost a brand new tractor once on a delivery when the delivery driver (not me) had to take evasive maneuvers - tractor (on trailer) was strapped down front and back, but it still rolled over sideways from G-forces at highway speeds. There was not a whole lot left to salvage but to use it for repair parts. Since then company policy was 4 straps per tractor. Later on near the time I left we modified trailer for efficiency so that there were D-rings bolted to trailer (to trailer frame) so that we could use short webbed straps to simply strap down the all 4 wheels to the D-rings

I haul my tractors on an open trailer, Each tractor gets held on with 2 straps, One pulling it forward & one pulling it backwards. Normally I hook the forward pulling strap to the 3/4" cross bar that supports the foot pads. The rear strap will get hooked to the hitch or will be looped around the rear axle. These are my favorite straps, they have a handle that a guy can get his hand in, a good working load for garden tractors, & a handy Velcro strap to tie your tag end up with. https://www.homedepot.com/p/SmartStraps-14-ft-Orange-RatchetX-Tie-Down-Straps-with-1-000-lb-Safe-Work-Load-4-pack-349/320689826

Hey guys been good while since I posted anything at all really but I still been working on the herd. Some may remember I made up a sprayer and spreader apparatus for my 416. This has worked out well but has also evolved into more spreading and spraying naturally. So I have been hauling the tractor quite often on my 12ft utility trailer. I have x track across front of the trailer and across the rear. I’d like to see how you guys strap down your horses and other tie down systems that may or may not work. I just haven’t found a good way to strapping the tractor down that is fairly quick and doesn’t loosen up a tad from tractor scooting a little. Any ideas and pictures I’m open to. Just interested to see what others use for hauling adventures

I have a mounted cable winch up front. Two winch straps off rear tractor hitch to rear corners of trailer. Two winch straps to front corner of trailer. Cable winch sets tension, then others tightened up... Nothing moves.

This will get you started. Tractor 1962 502, 552 & 702 Suburban D&A OM IPL Wiring Rev SN.pdf - 1955-1964 - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum

I watched the site work for my new shed go in today ..getting closer! Did a test run with the 315-8

looks as though the boys have you fairly well covered. Another place for parts is AZ Tractor Supply, you can give them a call for any needs you may have.

I was at the Dacusville farm Show near you Labor Day weekend, small world isn't it. Lots of good information on here about all things Wheel Horse. I am attaching a thread on engine rebuilding and transmission rebuilding that will be a good starting point. Your best bet for replacement parts would be a Wanted ad on this site, it is free. https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/classifieds/wanted/

I have replaced 3/8" the bolt that holds the front axle pivot pin with a welded eye bolt. Ratchet straps hook into it going out to both sides at the front. At the rear I connect the trailer's strap winch to the trailer hitch of then Wheel Horse.

Here is every thing that you will need to know about your engine. https://resources.kohler.com/power/kohler/enginesUS/pdf/tp_2379.pdf Some sources for aftermarket engine rebuild kits. https://isavetractors.com/ultimate-engine-rebuild-kit-for-kohler-k161-7hp/?srsltid=AfmBOoqdOW1LVWd8aNKG6ydzqXTquj1PmHPdibJ7NXOkPsTst-t56_ag https://www.ebay.com/itm/143655761198 Best place for decals. https://www.redoyourhorse.com/search.php?search_query=702&x=32&y=1

Celebrated what we did 61 years ago. Took the family of 18 to breakfast. Sept 8 1963

Lots of friendly information here. The only dumb questions are the one you don't ask. These threads should help you with your transmission rebuild. Some additional vendor information https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/92-vendors/

I'm following what everyone has already said. I use four tie downs per tractor usually (2 front/2 rear) it eliminates "scooting" around during driving at highway speeds. A ratchet strap is the way to go and choose one with a high rating. My philosophy is "if you have a high rated strap and don't need it no big deal but if you have a low rated strap and need more there's a problem." I had a load shift and come off the trailer one time and that's one time to many when you're on the highway with other motorists, fortunately nobody was injured other than my pride. It does cost a little bit more than a "generic" strap from box stores but well worth the few extra dollars, it's usually not much. When buying look at the webbing/cable and mechanism. I've had many of mine for several years which pays for itself with the couple extra dollars.

Congratulations Ed and Mrs. K. There have been 22,282 days from the day you were married up to today. If you’ve been sleeping 8 hours daily since then you have slept a total of 7,427 days or 20.33 years. You spent 33% of your life sleeping. Since night and day always follow each other, there were precisely 754 full moons after you were born up to this day. On Sunday, September 8th, 1963 77th US Women’s Tennis: Maria Fraser beats Margaret Smith Court #1 US song: My Boyfriend's Back by The Angels #1 UK song: She Loves You by The Beatles Popular movie: The Executioner of Venice directed by Luigi Capuano. Scottish Lotus driver Jim Clark wins the Italian Grand Prix at Monza to clinch his first F1 World Drivers Championship; Clark's 5th GP win of the season. Milwaukee Braves future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn ties Christy Mathewson with 13 x 20-win seasons. The 16 Gemini astronaut candidates began training in parachute landing techniques. The training involved being towed to 400 feet by a parasail, then releasing the towline and gliding to the ground. This training was necessary because in a low-level abort, the pilot would eject from the spacecraft and need to descend by parachute. But your wedding had to be the most enduring of all of these events. All of the sports records have been surpassed, new movies and songs have come and gone but you are still going strong.

I find adding two 1/8" NPT street ells to my grease gun gives me a lot of options on hard to reach zerk fittings. They are just snug so I can rotate the coupler in both axis.

If you swap any Briggs engine in, please be sure the crankshaft has ball bearings on the crank or you will need the thrust bearing/washer in order to use the Wheel Horse style clutch. Most B&S engines that can be on a GT1800 are a model numbers 4X2437 or 4X2447 and have ball bearings on the crankshaft. None of the model numbers are really that important other than the ones I underlined; if there is a 3 or 4, you are all set to run a Wheel Horse style clutch on any B&S engine. Most 16HP Briggs do not have the proper bearing unless the model number states it; Wheel Horse used a thrust bearing on the GT1100 and GT1600 engines to accommodate the PTO clutch whereas the GT1800's engine has full ball bearings like the K-Series Kohler engines so no additional bearings are needed. The same statement applies to Kohler KT and Magnum twins as Wheel Horse spec'd an engine that can handle the axial load and only Wheel Horse engines have thrust bearings on the crank. Kt's and Magnum Twins in any other garden tractor most likely do not. You will probably find many more 18hp B&S models that are drop in ready than the 16hp variant. For Kohler KT and Magnum twins, your only safe bet is to get an engine from another Wheel Horse or you wont be able to utilize a stock PTO clutch. As far as my experience, I think the Briggs twins are underrated and have received a bad reputation, mainly due to owner neglect. I've had a few that ran great for a couple decades with relatively little issue. I absolutely loved the exhaust snarl of the 422447 vertical Briggs my dad had on an early 90s Yardman GT. The bad rap is mostly born out of the engines being put in A LOT of machines over the few decades (many low end brands especially) and those owners were either too cheap to maintain, ignorant of general maintenance, or just didn't care.

Can’t find that exact model number for a unit made here in the USA…but I suspect this is close. 02-11BP02 1980 B Series Lawn Tractor B-115 5-SpeedBriggs 252707-0209-01 11 Peerless 812

welcome, I have a 702 its a bit rough, my steering wheel broke off there is just 1 spoke, once I get it running I will go from there, its not hard to get the gear **** out, in the little ring that comes up , there is a little Allen key in there, take that out and it should pull right out, they may be hard to get out if you have not got it out already , and normally steering wheels are a pain, I tired to take 2 off and failed twice, they did not really need to come off I was just curious, and hope for the best of luck, if you have any questions add onto this and someone will answer, -Keaton

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They aren't specific what position the wobble box should be when they state 'to the level of the fill hole' but I believe they mean when it's on the side as it would be with the bar lowered. I just check mine with the bar vertical and keep it about halfway. The mechanics of it tells you that will work fine.

This morning I finished removing a few more tins and gas tank to clean and replace bushing. Wile I’m on it I mind as well take care of the axle seals,remove the hubs.I don’t really have a good tool for that yet. Removing hubs is probably my least favorite job,I have a extra one in case I break one. The left side I think maybe was exposed to weather more as the tire was a real pia just to remove the lugs. All in all though this tractor is in pretty good shape for sitting in a corn field for many yrs. Hope I’m not boring 🥱 too many with these post a couple pix

Worked on it some more with some metal pollish. Looking better. I also put a little edge on it. Calling it done. I sure wouldn't want to be on the business end of this thing.

All, I’ve had a 1962 Wheels Horse 702 that has been sitting for about 5 years now after a tree fell on it (hood is slightly dented). I’ve decided to do a complete restoration and I’m having trouble finding a parts list for this exact model. As of now, the engine is going to be rebuilt, and the transmission will be touched up. I know finding tires will not be a problem at all, but I’m having some trouble locating some parts I know I’ll need. What is the best course of action of locating a gearshift for this model (snapped after tree fell, stuck in gear) and a steering wheel (also broke)? Also, are there any good diagrams that show transmission and engine rebuild? To summarize, just looking for the best way to access parts I’ll need, an overall parts list, and any diagrams to help with the rebuild/restoration project. I greatly appreciate all help with this matter!

The Paint Department got another step done on her latest stove restoration. Early 2000s Regency Classic F1100. She ordered Eastwood Factory Gray manifold color.

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!

Thanks for posting that. Good to see the machine names and model numbers.

Just remember he is try to sell it and that used car ad he posted makes the tractor way more nice than it probably is. As Richard said it has not always been garaged unless the garage had no roof, so that's B.S. number 1. The first thing I do when I see an ad like that and their not the original owner is ask how long have you owned it and are you the one who did all the recent work? The guy may be a straight up guy but unless he knew both the first two owners he just knows what the last owner told him. All that being said I think the asking price is not that bad for a decent running and looking 312-8 but then again I live in Florida. If the guy is not responding back to you all this may be a moot point.

because Xi’s rock!

Recently I restored my C-175 and used oil base Benjamin Moore Linen White, sprayed it with a gun and honestly couldn’t have been happier. Very little smell, dried fast and nice and glossy. Plus it wasn’t very expensive, I definitely recommend it. A quart was more than enough to spray four deep dish back rims and two front rims.

nice... would luv to find a set of those lights for my 701.....

77 B-80/8 speed … first time outa the shed since last October

Seven Fifty Me 753, sickle mower machine. Front mower for looks at the time, but an 80” wide cut would be sweet! I found a spot where the tube was popping through the tire, so I tossed a spare on before it went bang.

Also brought home this 856… which has found its way to someone in Massachusetts already. The 857 can be seen photo-bombing in the background

Bronco 14 Automatic in the foreground. 74 C160 Automatic in the shadows. Trina's go-to favorite worker. 867 named "Pigpen" My 75 C160 Automatic with 60" plow.