wheel horse 310-8

[suburban/life 15]

I just picked this up for free trying to get it running rn acts like it's not getting fuel 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,315]

  Assuming it has spark…probably worth cleaning out the entire fuel system, run new rubber fuel line, new filter etc. 

  Pop off the carb and give it a good cleaning as well.

 

[Rick3478 428]

13 hours ago, suburban/life said:

I just picked this up for free trying to get it running rn acts like it's not getting fuel 

 

 

Nice find, I could find homes for a few of those.  Fuel pump is a likely suspect.  I might be inclined to drop the carburetor bowl and crank it over a few times, see if there's any flow.

 

[suburban/life 15]

Yea it's my very first rider I couldn't beat it for being free I always heard wheel horse was a great brand to 

[Raven714 6]

I had the same issue. Tractor was running fine one minute then it wouldn’t turn over. Drain your fuel filter and fuel lines. If the filter is a clear one you should see fuel being sucked into the filter, if not then it’s you fuel pump. I had to replace the fuel pump which was an easy change. Connected everything and after a few times of turning it over it started. Good Luck. 

[peter lena 8,610]

@suburban/life  typically the fuel tank debris , also ethanol fuel  eats rubber hoses ,  you would be smart to go over all related points , like fuel tank valve replacement , clean out tank , put a fuel filter close to tank and another closer to carb , like the clear fuel rated hose , they firm up but don't break down like rubber . you will be doing a base line service , greasing / oil change , electrical wire issues , greasing every fitting . let us know , good luck , pete 

[Retired Wrencher 5,451]

Suburban/L  Hope you enjoy the site.Good people great info.

[953 nut 55,194]

On 11/20/2023 at 10:10 PM, suburban/life said:

I always heard wheel horse was a great brand

You heard correctly, Wheel Horses are outstanding. As @Sparky and others said, drain out the old gas, replace the fuel hose and filter, clean up the carburetor,check the fuel pump and use real gas, not the 10% Ethanol junk.     https://www.pure-gas.org/

[D_Mac 8,607]

Hmmmm a free 310-8..... sounds familiar. Good luck with it. Mine was free as well. I replaced the fuel lines, fuel pump, carburetor,  and head gasket.  Gave it a little paint and new decals. It now runs and drive like a new machine.

Edited November 23, 2023 by D_Mac

[Lagersolut 652]

Last ( free ) one I restored pulled the fuel line on the supply side of the pump used a new piece fuel hose into a can of fresh gas get it running to see what I had - any tractor I pick up is getting a tank cleaning - new shut off and grommet - new fuel hose and filter - always a good idea to bypass the old fuel system first so you're not pulling any crud into the pump carb and combustion chamber .

[RandyLittrell 3,877]

I would replace this...https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HR6K547/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

As well as new fuel lines, and clean out the carb. With the screen on the tank, you really don't need a filter and those can sometimes restrict flow. 

 

 

Randy

[suburban/life 15]

11 minutes ago, RandyLittrell said:

I would replace this...https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HR6K547/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

As well as new fuel lines, and clean out the carb. With the screen on the tank, you really don't need a filter and those can sometimes restrict flow. 

 

 

Randy

we got it running the fuel was clean it was empty when I got it all we had to do was dump some fuel in the carb and she fired right up