gt4 196 #1 Posted February 23, 2016 Thinking about buying this 857.Everything works on it.There is a little lever that is down by my right leg when i sit on it,can anyone tell me what that does? Thanks 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,191 #2 Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) If you mean the little foot operated thingy. it is the clutch for a mower. The lever above it is your motion controller. Edited February 23, 2016 by 953 nut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4 196 #3 Posted February 23, 2016 It's that short little lever just in front of the rear right wheel. That's the clutch for the mower? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #4 Posted February 23, 2016 That's and 875 hydrostatic tractor the lever down by your right leg by the rear wheel engages the drive belt to turn the pump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4 196 #5 Posted February 23, 2016 Just now, Shynon said: That's and 875 hydrostatic tractor the lever down by your right leg by the rear wheel engages the drive belt to turn the pump Oh I see . Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #6 Posted February 23, 2016 Bring it home. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4 196 #7 Posted February 23, 2016 I think I will. Not sure if I should keep it the way it is or restore it. Any thoughts out there on that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,191 #8 Posted February 23, 2016 When you get it home you will need this manual. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4 196 #9 Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks very much for that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,191 #10 Posted February 23, 2016 I have circled the parking brake, is this it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4 196 #11 Posted February 23, 2016 Yes that's the lever I was referring to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #12 Posted February 23, 2016 Clean it up, but keep it's original patina in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4 196 #13 Posted February 23, 2016 I was kind of leaning that way.Looks like it needs lots of clean up. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #14 Posted February 23, 2016 First step is finding a pressure washer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,246 #15 Posted February 23, 2016 Nice little horse . Is there a deck with it ? Bring em home. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gt4 196 #16 Posted February 23, 2016 12 minutes ago, ekennell said: Nice little horse . Is there a deck with it ? Bring em home. Nope ,no deck I wish there was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,155 #17 Posted February 23, 2016 That's a nice looking 875 and wow the seat looks great! I would keep the patina probably would paint the wheels if they don't clean up good. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #18 Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) Nice looking 875. BTW, this is the 1st "automatic" Wheel Horse made (as well as the 1075). I have one that my wife claims as hers! Edited February 23, 2016 by KC9KAS spelling 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,537 #19 Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) The Seat and steering wheel is worth the price of admission. Take your time on the seat and you can bring it back. These are hard to find in white. It looks pretty good for a 65. Gary B... Edited February 23, 2016 by T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedHorse54 578 #20 Posted February 23, 2016 I say buy it. That's a nice little tractor that looks to be in nice solid shape! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,246 #21 Posted February 23, 2016 I just noticed yours has the hood emblem...mine doesn't. Anyone know if that was a dealer option or added on ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,470 #22 Posted February 23, 2016 20 hours ago, 953 nut said: I have circled the parking brake, I may be wrong but the early hydro's did not have a parking brake. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,914 #23 Posted February 23, 2016 Ed, my 876 has the holes for the hood emblem and I got one to fit mine. I think the parking brake is the pawl that seats when you pull up on that lever on the right side. With the tow valve closed, and that lever pulled up, the horse will not move without hurting it...or taking that chance. Am I right there?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,246 #24 Posted February 23, 2016 I think you are correct Shynon Please correct me if I am wrong Dick, but believe that lever you circled just engages the belt idler pulley and does not lock the transaxle like the later Sundstrands. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,246 #25 Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) Just read your post Steve and now I am not sure. My 875 is in my winter storage barn 5 mile from home so I can't check it today. But I was trusting my memory (probably not a good idea) that the lever in question did not activate a pawl in the tranny like the later Sundstrands. I do remember pushing the 875 when I bought it and I did have to open the tow valve ( which is a 9/16 or 1/2 " hex on the rear of the tranny) . Different than the later Sundstrands with the screwdriver slot at the left front or the petcock type on the top left. I will check this and look for any sign of hood emblem holes. Edited February 23, 2016 by ekennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
