Matkal 34 #1 Posted August 12, 2023 ….as if I didn’t have enough of them. LOL Anyway, here’s a couple pics of my ‘91 312-8 in it’s new home. It came with a rear discharge (on it) and a side discharge 48”?First thing it needs is a fuel pump, I’m going electric. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,326 #2 Posted August 12, 2023 Great, and Welcome!! Be sure to get the correct LOW pressure pump......... Bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matkal 34 #3 Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) Well I did a couple laps around the yard riding the bulb Wow, what a comfortable ride and easy to drive! It’s also very…..agricultural 😂 the blades sound like they’re spinning very casually rather than the frenzied turbo whirl of my other lawn tractors. I hope wifey doesn’t like the “everything manual” aspect of it. A glamour shot Edited August 12, 2023 by Matkal 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matkal 34 #5 Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Thank you Rode the bulb again today for about 2.5 hours…… observation: I wish there was a 1.5st gear. Fuel pump should be here Thursday. I'm thinking about adding a cup holder🤷♂️ Edited August 13, 2023 by Matkal 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #6 Posted August 14, 2023 You have a good example of one of the best Wheel Horses ever manufactured. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #7 Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) On 8/13/2023 at 4:44 PM, Matkal said: observation: I wish there was a 1.5st gear. I’ve had the same thought and wished for a 2.5 gear as well! (Admittedly, I’ve been spoiled by the rear engine rider Snapper’s 5-speed friction drive--not strong enough for anything but mowing or sweeping, but terrific for speed adjustment!) Edited August 16, 2023 by Handy Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #8 Posted August 14, 2023 Yeah, they're Goldilocks tractors. First is a little too slow and second a little too fast. Put a smaller pulley on the trans or go find an auto and have another tractor... Choose the latter. I do like that Snapper drive! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,535 #9 Posted August 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Tuneup said: Choose the latter You could even take that one step further. Get another tractor that's a manual. Change pulley on that. Then get the hydro tractor. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matkal 34 #10 Posted August 15, 2023 Mocked up the fuel pump Is this how the brake pedal should be at rest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,046 #11 Posted August 15, 2023 The corner of the running board is bent up. Bend it back down so it serves as a pedal stop. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,459 #12 Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) Matkal looks to be a nice mower and more! Enjoy the ride. And Edited August 16, 2023 by Retired Wrencher 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matkal 34 #13 Posted August 17, 2023 On 8/15/2023 at 1:35 PM, gwest_ca said: The corner of the running board is bent up. Bend it back down so it serves as a pedal stop. Bending it down would have the pedal come even farther back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matkal 34 #14 Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) Finished the fuel pump install. I put a fuse between the battery and the relay and another between the relay and the pump. Works as it should 👍🏻 Edited August 17, 2023 by Matkal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
