Wvtroutbum81 202 #1 Posted June 14, 2023 Added a new horse to the herd, just did a full service. Now time to rebuild the deck 1999 314-8 1 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #2 Posted June 14, 2023 Wow. Sweeeeeet! What's the story? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,550 #3 Posted June 14, 2023 Nice.... I thought all 300 series had the smaller 6" front tires, the 400's had the 8".... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wvtroutbum81 202 #4 Posted June 14, 2023 I bought it last week from original owner, 550 hrs with manuals and original bill of sell put new choke cable, air and oil Filters, spark plug, hood latches, belts and trans oil. Deck is not original to tractor and need gauge bar fixed ( bolt holes are egg shaped. Other than that deck is solid. it has some brackets under it i need to take pics of and see if you guys know what they are for. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moparfanforever 866 #5 Posted June 14, 2023 Good looking tractor !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,599 #6 Posted June 14, 2023 Awesome find! That rig looks excellent and a great setup with the 14hp 8 speed. Should be a great user for about chore. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,294 #7 Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) Great looking tractor. I have a 416 - 8 and these big block Kohler's will do anything you ask of em! Edited June 15, 2023 by Sailman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,743 #8 Posted June 14, 2023 1 hour ago, ri702bill said: Nice.... I thought all 300 series had the smaller 6" front tires, the 400's had the 8".... The later 314/ 315-8 models that became the final "classic" models all had 8-inch fronts. Only the 308/ 310/ and 312 models adhered to the rule for 6-inch fronts. Some 416-H models also had them. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,489 #9 Posted June 14, 2023 Nice rig! I have a similar machine with the Command 15 under the hood. Runs great and feels plenty powerful. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wvtroutbum81 202 #10 Posted June 14, 2023 Ok, here are the two brackets on this machine. Anyone have any idea what they are for or if parts are missing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #11 Posted June 14, 2023 26 minutes ago, Wvtroutbum81 said: Ok, here are the two brackets on this machine. Anyone have any idea what they are for or if parts are missing My thought is that the first picture is an effort to strengthen the F-plate. Never seen one done like that and the holes on the bottom of the flat stock beg to question, but possibly just what someone had in hand to use since it doesn't look like the holes have any wear like they've been used for anything Not sure exactly what you're looking at in the second pic but what I see is your rock shaft for lifting rear implements. The safety switch for the seat is taped up under there. I don't see much else... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wvtroutbum81 202 #12 Posted June 21, 2023 Got the deck fixed and put back together with new rotating parts. Also cut and buffed the paint. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #13 Posted June 21, 2023 24 minutes ago, Wvtroutbum81 said: Got the deck fixed and put back together with new rotating parts. Also cut and buffed the paint. Looks great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
