Clayton Barton 27 #1 Posted March 31 Hello! My name is Clayton I'm 13. I'm working on a wheel horse 416-8 It's been sitting for 6 years. I put a battery in and it cranked for half a second it sounded more like a stall but it worked. Please give me feedback on what I should check on so I can fix it thanks 👍🏽 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,607 #2 Posted March 31 Welcome Clayton. 416-8 is one of my favorites. If it is cranking over make sure you are getting spark at the plug. You also want to get rid of any gas in the tank and lines. Chances are the carb is going to need cleaning. Once it's running you are going to have a real nice tractor. Good luck with it. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #4 Posted March 31 Change the oil , check the transmission to see if there is any water in the fluid. On the fender pan there should be a serial number , if you provide than that will help getting the correct manual for your tractor. There is a manual section on the site , which can help with wiring and other issues. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,434 #5 Posted March 31 (edited) What year is your 416-8 and does it have a Kohler of Onan engine? Oh, and by the way. Always good to have new blood in this group of old crazies. Edited March 31 by rmaynard 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clayton Barton 27 #6 Posted March 31 It's a Kohler 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,434 #7 Posted March 31 Kohlers are good. Depending on the year, Wheel horse put either a K-341 or M16 in the 416-8. Onans are okay too. If you can find the tractor ID number, which could be either 31-16K801, 31-16K802, 31-16K803, or 31-16K804, we can point you to the proper manuals for your horse. They are all free downloads from our manual section. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,434 #8 Posted March 31 Other than changing the lubes, fresh gas is a must. Safety features like brakes should be checked and adjusted, interlock (safety) switches should all work. Get her out there and have fun. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clayton Barton 27 #9 Posted March 31 Alright, thanks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,305 #10 Posted March 31 "it cranked for half a second it sounded more like a stall but it worked" If you could better explain this sentence, we might be able to help more. For example; "like a stall" might be a rusted cylinder that isn't completely rusted fast. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,434 #11 Posted March 31 Or did it start and run, then stop? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clayton Barton 27 #12 Posted March 31 Alright,.sorry I'm Young and suck at explaining things 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clayton Barton 27 #13 Posted March 31 It made a sound as if a car was stalling 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,434 #14 Posted March 31 We were all young at one time. We are a very patient group. No question is a dumb question. We will prod and prompt you until we understand. Stalling usually means that it was running, but stopped. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clayton Barton 27 #15 Posted March 31 Just now, rmaynard said: We were all young at one time. We are a very patient group. No question is a dumb question. We will prod and prompt you until we understand. Stalling usually means that it was running, but stopped. Ill explain when I get home 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #16 Posted March 31 @Clayton Barton agree with @ D MAC-- on the fuel line swap out , , filter close to carb , would also drop lower carb bowl ,probably full of debris , from tank and line break down , personally like running in an unknown engine , on a separate gallon of heavily treated gas , carb cleaner . get some tome on a a fast idle , for heat up and maybe an oil change , ROTELLA 30 WT OIL, Walmart , about 2 1/2 qts, put in 2 qts, check on dip stick . lots for you to learn , this is a start , then a trans oil / shift boot , refresh . keep in touch pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,688 #18 Posted March 31 Welcome Clayton, this is the nicest group of people you will meet on the internet. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Step by step we can help you get your tractor going. Don’t give up! The 416 is a great tractor that you can get a ton of attachments for. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #19 Posted March 31 (edited) Clayton - Welcome. This link below is of great importance as it deals with what to do (and not to do) when you get a new-to-you tractor. Lots of reading, but compiled by a bunch of good folks here. Got questions as you go?? Just ask... Bill Edited March 31 by ri702bill 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #20 Posted March 31 Clayton, to !!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #22 Posted March 31 (edited) Start with the basics. Is it getting gas to the carburetor? Pull the gas line off where it attaches to the carb and turn the engine over. If its not pumping gas check for blockage from the tank or gas cap not venting. If it is pumping gas make sure its clean fresh gas. Pull the spark plug out and with it connected to the plug wire lay it on the head where you can see if it is sparking when you turn engine over with the starter. If no spark try a new plug. If you have spark and gas flowing you probably need to clean the carb. Start by dropping the bowl and see how dirty it is. Basics to get you started. Folks here can help as you proceed. Edited March 31 by Sailman 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #25 Posted April 1 Welcome! Always good to see the next generation working on tractors. You will find a few others your age here including @WheelHorse_Kid. The people on this site are absolutely awesome and will definitely help you out on your way to getting it running. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
