wholdguy 73 #1 Posted July 6, 2014 We just bought our first ever lawn tractor this weekend and just joined this forum... So I am the 3rd owner of a very nice original Charger 12 with the Tecumseh engine. Is this combination rare? G. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,175 #2 Posted July 6, 2014 That charger looks to be in really nice condition... And Welcome to the Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,198 #3 Posted July 6, 2014 Glad you found us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #4 Posted July 6, 2014 Very nice Charger! Those hub-caps really make it! I don't think they are a rare model (although in that condition they are rare!). MIke...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #5 Posted July 6, 2014 Nice one... you found it restored, or in it's original condition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wholdguy 73 #6 Posted July 7, 2014 Thank you all for the Welcome to this forum. Yes, this Charger came in the original excellant condition as shown. It has not been restored. I bought it quickly when I saw it without hearing the motor run or have the hydrostatic tested. I really got lucky with this purchase as everything is working. I just finished mowing part of our lawn after supper tonight and it sure likes to gulp the gas. I prefer to run non-oxy fuel in all my small engines so that does cost extra. The mower does a pretty good job cutting. So I am very happy with my purchase of this Charger 12! Also, I recommend wearing ear muffs to cut down on the racket! G. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #7 Posted July 7, 2014 welcome to the group Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,063 #8 Posted July 7, 2014 Nice tractor! With the previous owners taking such good care of it physically they probably did the same mechanically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #9 Posted July 7, 2014 Now I know which deck was put on my Raider by the P.O. Thanks ! Welcome to the world of stimulating lawn maintenance . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #10 Posted July 7, 2014 Wonder...is the parking brake not working? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wholdguy 73 #11 Posted July 8, 2014 The Parking Brake! Well, you saw the rock I used for a brake! I took this photo before the Charger was running and I wasn't sure how to operate that brake. Now that it is running and I have gotten used to operating most of it, the brake does work but something is missing from the handle so it is very awkward to use. I'm having trouble setting the brake and then taking it off. Maybe there is some kind of adjustment I need to do but I don't know how to do it. G. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #12 Posted July 8, 2014 looks like a very nice find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,041 #13 Posted July 8, 2014 Your tractor should be a 1970 model # 1-7253. We don't have the operator manual but here is one for a 1969 Charger 12 with a Kohler engine. The engine and wiring is different than yours. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
