Bought my first tractor, a 312-8

[MainelyWheelhorse 263]

@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. 
 

 

[Alrashid2 9]

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!

[oliver2-44 9,500]

@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. 

[Alrashid2 9]

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!

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,975]

Looks like the ID decal is below your seat. Should be model number, serial number and 4-digit Julian build date on it.

 

[ri702bill 8,195]

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.....!!