brewster 11 #1 Posted April 16 My grass is greening again and I need to get my beloved Wheelhorse Classic Toro 312-8 in shape for the mowing season. With Forum advice, and a neighbor’s help, I replaced my starter. Thanks again. Now I must do as big of a Spring tune-up as an unskilled and inexperienced beginner should do. So I need advice and guidance again from the Forum. Oil change? New filters? New blades? What else? Any and all suggestions are welcome! Thanks 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,698 #2 Posted April 16 Engine and transmission oil changes for sure. Air filter minimum cleaned. Possibly replaced. Spark plug checked and possibly replaced. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,698 #3 Posted April 16 This thread has a LOT of information. Could be handy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,963 #4 Posted April 16 New to herd checklist - a great read. In addition to all the above - condition and gap of points (K series), replace fuel lines as needed, properly grease ALL the fittings. Proper as in raising the front end off the ground to allow the grease to go downward too. Do not forget the lower steering block. Feel adventureous?? Check & re-torque the head bolts to spec in the proper pattern. (You will be surprized.....) Check the tightness of the rear hubs to the axles. Scrape any of last years accumulation of junk inside the deck shell. Remove, clean, sharpen / balance the blades. Adjust PTO belt tightness so belt does not slip under load..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,718 #5 Posted April 16 As a minmum: 1. change engine oil and air filter. 2. Use a grease gun on every fitting- tractor and deck. 3. Verify tranny oil is clean and full. 4. Sharpen deck blades. Everything else falls under what I call an "OSI". That stands for obvious um, stuff inspection... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,557 #6 Posted April 16 In the future, change the oil before storing for the winter. It is best to have clean oil in it all that time, well used oil can be acidic and cause some damage. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,495 #7 Posted April 17 These tractors are very similar to yours as far as maintenance goes. Same transmission, same steps for the engine. Grease job too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,698 #8 Posted April 17 Give her a bath. Be surprised at how clogged up engine fins can get. Grass clippings retain moisture and will quickly rot things out. Greasy Pete @peter lena can go over lube requirements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
