biltno 32 #1 Posted December 23, 2022 Merry Christmas Everyone I have been following Redsquare for a few months and really like the range of topics and see alot of good people My "herd" right now only consists of a 1989 416-8 I bought new with a plow and 37" mower with grass catcher. I stumbled upon an older single stage snowblower that isnt attachamatic but bolts on easily. He threw in another snowplow that looks to be identical to mine,all for $150.00 Last summer I bought a 1989 520h which I really like. It uses no oil the hydro trans seems ok except I need to do a common adjustment on. The only thing that doesnt work is the vacuum guage and I will see about replacing it after i give it a good going over this winter. After taking somewhat of a good look at it it looks like it has been serviced at a dealer all its 650 hours ,about the same amount on my 416. I am looking forward to the wealth of knowledge I will gain here! 9 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #2 Posted December 23, 2022 and Merry Christmas! Got any ? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,422 #3 Posted December 23, 2022 Sounds like you've got a great start to a Herd there. Really enjoy hearing about the long term owners. The Other Half and I are fairly new to Horses having bought the first one around 6 years ago. Pics would be great! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,265 #5 Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) Just a few things to know. You can put your location in the info on a map and you can also become a member. Members can post pictures pretty easily and I think it's worth the cost. You can post a few pictures without being a member before you exceed the storage limit BTW i stand corrected about being a member. i meant being a supporter. which involves paying a fee for some extra benefits. So sorry Edited December 26, 2022 by ohiofarmer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #6 Posted December 23, 2022 Being on the site is a member… a supporter allows unlimited photos and other perks 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #7 Posted December 23, 2022 as you already know the forum has a lot of information, so browse or ask, that's the best way to learn about our beloved tractors. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,189 #9 Posted December 24, 2022 From the looks of the weather you will be getting some quality time with the snow blower. If you want to add pictures to a post just click on choose files... and that will take you to the photo files on your computer, pick one and hit open and it will bring you back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,136 #10 Posted December 24, 2022 to the Plenty of repair help and maintenance tips on here. Especially on the P220 Onan. Let us know what you need. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 896 #12 Posted December 25, 2022 to and Merry Christmas. You will find a wealth of information here. Happy to have you as a member. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #13 Posted December 26, 2022 to !! You are about to learn a lot ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,213 #14 Posted December 26, 2022 Welcome! The vacuum gauge issue is usually one of two things: the tubing that connects to the carb is off/cracked/broken or else the nipple where it attaches to the back of the vacuum switch has broken off. Fixing the first is easy, the second not so much! Let us know which it is! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #15 Posted December 26, 2022 @Handy Don, My nipple at the vacuum switch broke off. Do you know if those small square vacuum switches are still available ? Horse Newbie (not the original poster of this thread, sorry to highjack…) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #16 Posted December 26, 2022 Welcome to Red Square, @biltno! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,213 #17 Posted December 26, 2022 11 hours ago, Horse Newbie said: @Handy Don, My nipple at the vacuum switch broke off. Do you know if those small square vacuum switches are still available ? Horse Newbie (not the original poster of this thread, sorry to highjack…) Two ways to fix that I know of to deal with the broken sensor switch nipple: 1. @lynnmor (who has a shop full of amazing machine tools ) made himself a metal plate and new nipple that he sealed onto his existing switch. 2. I did find a source for an equivalent vacuum switches ($$) that I’ll dig up and post -- too busy today. The switches have two nipples -- one side senses vacuum and the other side pressure -- quite clever engineering! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #18 Posted December 26, 2022 8 minutes ago, Handy Don said: The switches have two nipples -- one side senses vacuum and the other side pressure -- quite clever engineering! Great !… please do post that. So would I hook the rubber hose to the side that senses pressure or vacuum ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,213 #19 Posted December 26, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: Great !… please do post that. So would I hook the rubber hose to the side that senses pressure or vacuum ? Vacuum -- just a heads up to be aware of the difference. On the 518 and (I think) 520’s, the switch goes to an indicator light. Intent is that if the vacuum reaches too high a level, then the engine is being starved for air and the air filters need changing. Edited December 26, 2022 by Handy Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #20 Posted December 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Vacuum -- just a heads up to be aware of the difference. On the 518 and (I think) 520’s, the switch goes to an indicator light. Intent is that if the vacuum reaches too high a level, then the engine is being starved for air and the air filters need changing. I don’t think my 1994 520H has an indicator light… I will double check that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #21 Posted January 5, 2023 Welcome! You will find a ton of knowledge and people willing to help out here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
