furykid 51 #1 Posted February 4, 2016 Just a quick hello to everyone. Brought my first Wheel Horse and was told to check out this group. I brought a 1996 520H and can't wait till nice weather when the grass starts growing. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #2 Posted February 4, 2016 You picked a nice one for your first . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #3 Posted February 4, 2016 Welcome RS, yep, that is one sweet machine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #4 Posted February 4, 2016 Nice tractor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SgtBob 27 #5 Posted February 4, 2016 Wow that's a keeper ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #6 Posted February 4, 2016 Looks like new! Very nice machine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #8 Posted February 4, 2016 Kooks like you got a NEW tractor AT least I know where Altoona is located in PA. I keep a PA map on hand to see what part of the state members live. We have family in Bedford County 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #9 Posted February 4, 2016 Nice horse, and welcome to Red Square.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,114 #10 Posted February 4, 2016 Really nice 520 you have. How many hours on it. Do you have any history on it ? to BTW, I also have ties to Somerset Co. Born in Kennells Mills, high school in Meyersdale. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
furykid 51 #11 Posted February 4, 2016 Their is 666 hours on it. Don't know much about it but it's clean so I have to say it was taken care of. Maybe I should be a little scared of it, not because of how many hours but because of the numbers 666.... I was just over in Meyersdale a few months ago for a car show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,873 #12 Posted February 4, 2016 good looking 520 and welcome to Red Square! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,314 #13 Posted February 4, 2016 Mike..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #14 Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) @furykid That's an anniversary model with the gold badging. Nice score! Edited February 4, 2016 by oldredrider 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,114 #15 Posted February 4, 2016 I wouldn't be a bit concerned with 666 hours. It does look like it was maintained very well, but without knowing the history, you may want to check to be sure the cooling fins on the rear cylinder are clean. They tend to clog up with grass due to the belt guard blocking he air flow . When this happens, the cylinder overheats and the valve seat fails. With the oil filter removed, you can probably see the fins with a mechanics mirror or bore scope. If they are dirty, you should remove the tins to do a proper cleaning. A lot of the 520 owners then add openings in the belt guard to improve the air flow. Not trying to scare you.....you have a great tractor. Just pointing out a common problem that is easy to prevent. One of my sisters has a farm in Sand Patch...3 mile from Meyersdale. And another one has a farm in Bedford Co. near Chaneysville. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #16 Posted February 4, 2016 Great lookin' Stallion! Welcome to Red Square! One of my first upgrades, just 'cause it makes tire changes easy. Lug nuts. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #17 Posted February 4, 2016 Great lookin 520. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #18 Posted February 4, 2016 She's a dandy... You will find lots of info here to keep her that way! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
furykid 51 #19 Posted February 4, 2016 Thanks for the welcomes and advice. I was told this was a great group to belong to. I have seen some pictures of 520's with either holes or slots in the belt guard and was wondering if it worked to keep some heat out. I plan on going over the tractor before summer. So far with all the more I have ran her the throttle slowly creeps down from high rpm's. Other then that I haven't noticed anything wrong. But then again I haven't really dug into her yet. The previous owner just changed all the fluids, air filter,fuel filter and blades on the deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightorchid 261 #20 Posted February 4, 2016 Great way to start your future collection!! Welcome to the fun, and a touch of madness!!! Matt's hydro pedal kit is something you might want to look at in the future. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,914 #21 Posted February 4, 2016 I second Matt's kit (I have 3 of them). Throttle can be tightened easily by just crimping the main center rivet a little tighter. Cleat 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
furykid 51 #22 Posted February 4, 2016 Thank's Cleat, That did the trick for the throttle.I will have to check out Matt's kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #23 Posted February 4, 2016 21 hours ago, furykid said: Just a quick hello to everyone. Brought my first Wheel Horse and was told to check out this group. I brought a 1996 520H and can't wait till nice weather when the grass starts growing. See what you got yourself into ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Sparky 526 #25 Posted February 16, 2016 That's one sweet looking tractor. Are you sure it didn't just come out of the crate? Oh yes I see the grass stains on the deck wheels now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
