MainelyWheelhorse 263 #26 Posted 10 hours ago @Alrashid2 as far as lights go for your tractor. a set of PAR 36 Landscape light bolts right in to the factory light bucket and uses less power than the factory light. I run those on my 92 312 and 87 308. There isn’t a specific brand. Amazon and Home Depot have them for fairly cheap. I run 90wt gear oil in the rear ends of my tractors. Once you see it you will want to check the rear transmission oil One thing to look for is if it’s yellow like Tapioca there is water in it, you’ll want to change that out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 12 #27 Posted 10 hours ago I will surely check that out when I have it back in my hands. Guess I hadn't thought about transmission fluid. I need to get some details and will post back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,502 #28 Posted 9 hours ago @JCM @Alrashid2 I have a 312-8 that has the hard plastic steering wheel and rear reflectors/not tail lights. It also does not have an hour meter . I’ve had the head off the engine and its bore is definitely that of a 12 hp. Mine has the K series Kohler and is an 84 or 85 based on the engine serial number. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 12 #29 Posted 9 hours ago 7 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: @JCM @Alrashid2 I have a 312-8 that has the hard plastic steering wheel and rear reflectors/not tail lights. It also does not have an hour meter . I’ve had the head off the engine and its bore is definitely that of a 12 hp. Mine has the K series Kohler and is an 84 or 85 based on the engine serial number. Hey Oliver that's great to know! Maybe I have one like you. I'll hopefully know Wed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,978 #30 Posted 8 hours ago Looks like the ID decal is below your seat. Should be model number, serial number and 4-digit Julian build date on it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,196 #31 Posted 2 hours ago Welcome! Here is a compiled ever-growing list of suggestions for the New Owner. Covers a lot of common problems & fixes. Pay no attention to Kevin & the burning tractor.....!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,358 #32 Posted 1 hour ago 10 hours ago, Alrashid2 said: I know I need a new seat for the tractor and am overwhelmed and confused when googling online. Any idea how I can figure out what seat would fit this model? First- to I got this seat for my 310-8. Will fit yours too. https://www.ebay.com/itm/235483110653?_skw=low+back+tractor+seat&itmmeta=01JASXFFQ6GXPZK9PZNEHD04XS&hash=item36d3e31cfd:g:OkUAAOSw4rtmakAQ&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmuhB5oThJNPLkftEl9l%2FodPDi0CE9mWZI1t5LcmQUiJAlltSTCdsWsCc8wUlvF6nhWyj%2F1OVeq6i750tOpMN3tw3eN8gMEuZYHH70kJ7DlULTL5DtkrxB%2FQrzcKLFvirqD%2FkRPZqOzpmNw%2Bx4CDhZZZsiGaMyQq4a7clvaA%2FV1e5mH1ObK4P66sLMGq%2B0r47vH6CcjXieVXeMokE2ZIhFtXmIOhO6jElby4G2vTlkcxmL%2B6EPFwq%2BEprymjbhLSmhtGheRSldUEwyQmFUMI%2BzBe7pUWPpZ4SP4TdOO6RIUxw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMnPy9vdZk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 12 #33 Posted 1 hour ago Thanks guys! Will check out these links after work tonight, or if I have time beforehand. Here's a random and maybe stupid question being new to older tractors but having driven stick shift for years: Can you shift gears on these Wheel Horses while moving? Eg, going down the path in second gear, push in clutch, shift to third, release clutch pedal...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,444 #34 Posted 1 hour ago 2 minutes ago, Alrashid2 said: Thanks guys! Will check out these links after work tonight, or if I have time beforehand. Here's a random and maybe stupid question being new to older tractors but having driven stick shift for years: Can you shift gears on these Wheel Horses while moving? Eg, going down the path in second gear, push in clutch, shift to third, release clutch pedal...? NOOOOOOO! Always stop before shifting gears. The transmission will thank you kindly! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 12 #35 Posted 52 minutes ago 11 minutes ago, Pullstart said: NOOOOOOO! Always stop before shifting gears. The transmission will thank you kindly! Glad I asked haha! So what's the purpose of 3rd gear then? I assume then I can safely start straight from third? Just faster? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 12 #36 Posted 34 minutes ago Another stupid question incoming! I'm in gear driving and need to come to a stop. I assume I need to be in neutral before I get to a complete stop? Can I brake to slow down while in gear as long as I'm moving? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,437 #37 Posted 21 minutes ago 1 hour ago, TonyToro Jr. said: I got this seat for my 310-8 I got that one too Jr. ... Nice seat for the money 2 hours ago, ri702bill said: Pay no attention to Kevin & the burning tractor.....!! I grin every time that thread gets posted Kev @Pullstart ... How that pic got pinned with that thread never know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,325 #38 Posted 20 minutes ago (edited) 31 minutes ago, Alrashid2 said: Glad I asked haha! So what's the purpose of 3rd gear then? I assume then I can safely start straight from third? Just faster? yes you can start in third... 14 minutes ago, Alrashid2 said: Another stupid question incoming! I'm in gear driving and need to come to a stop. I assume I need to be in neutral before I get to a complete stop? Can I brake to slow down while in gear as long as I'm moving? no need to be in neutral just push in clutch and brake. Edited 19 minutes ago by SylvanLakeWH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
