balconio 606 #12976 Posted October 1, 2021 I rebuilt a mule drive with new pulleys and a fresh Toro belt and while it was off, hooked my winch up to take care of a dead tree. Also buzzed up some saplings while I was at it. The winch was awesome, great for controlling how the tree fell and then I used it to drag the trunk out. As for belts, I am DONE buying anything but genuine Toro belts. It's not worth trying to save a couple bucks buying aftermarket. Aramid/Kevlar belts are also junk- give me a stock Toro rubber belt and I guarantee you it will outlast any other belt. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,642 #12977 Posted October 1, 2021 The Toro belts are now being made in Mexico I just put a new one on a 48" deck. They don't look as good as the old Wheel Horse belts made by Gates. I'm running a couple of TLC belts one on a mule drive and drive belt on the 520 . If they don't hold up I'm buying Gates Green and they are not cheap. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #12978 Posted October 1, 2021 Look at us on page 520! Which reminds me… I should see if the float needle for my 520 is close yet. I got the new rocker arms for the 607 on after last week’s incident. Seems okay now, gonna start it this afternoon. The new ones are a little bigger but they still fit, and they are thicker so they should be stronger. I’m glad I did that little modification to the cylinder head. I took about 0.030” off and the compression is much better, I could do more but I thought that was too much. Anyway, it should be good and strong for pulling and plowing. Now I just gotta get the $$$ to finish the tranny. About $200 for all new bearings and seals. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,759 #12979 Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, WheelHorse520H said: Look at us on page 520! Which reminds me… I should see ..... A bunch of 520 pics ??? Lets see 'em folks! 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,871 #12980 Posted October 1, 2021 Strage out of the handful of 520's I have had, I hardly got any pic's After before The old shaker that went north on a trade. It was a good runner. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #12981 Posted October 1, 2021 Not a 520 but I was up this morning putting the plow blade on the 875. So easy. After that I had to rearrange the garage to make things fit. Going to need to do it again once we get some snow. I also need to go get the belt that goes from the deck to the engine on the 500 Special. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,302 #12982 Posted October 1, 2021 My 520H's in their stables this morning: 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,653 #12983 Posted October 1, 2021 No 520s to take pics of (out of 20 WHs). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,255 #12984 Posted October 1, 2021 29 minutes ago, pfrederi said: No 520s to take pics of (out of (only 7) WHs). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,429 #12985 Posted October 1, 2021 Collecting dust. That's about it. I MIGHT get to mow the lawn this weekend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #12986 Posted October 1, 2021 Again.. not a 520 but I installed a new battery in the Lawn Ranger and the electric start works perfectly. As long as it was out and running, I mowed the lawn with it. Front and back. Just need to shorten the cables on it. Choke and throttle are both way to long. My garage is filled. Hate to sell any but might need too. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #12987 Posted October 1, 2021 1 minute ago, D_Mac said: My garage is filled. Hate to sell any but might need too. Build a shelf with the ability to support a half a dozen more with a ramp… then we’ll talk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #12988 Posted October 1, 2021 Leaning towards selling house and buying one with a bigger garage ! 1 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,018 #12989 Posted October 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, D_Mac said: Leaning towards selling house and buying one with a bigger garage ! They are red. Park them in the Firehouse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,255 #12990 Posted October 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, D_Mac said: Leaning towards selling house and buying one with a bigger garage ! Now ya usin' ya noodle!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #12991 Posted October 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, squonk said: They are red. Park them in the Firehouse! Before I put the battery in the Lawn Ranger I used it to try starting the crusty 856 I leave outside against the fence. I cleaned the points, used jumper cables and some starting fluid. It cranked over good but no spark. I am guessing the coil is shot. Here is a picture of it when I picked it up with the 500 Special. I had to put new wheels on it because it sat buried in the dirt so long the rims rotted away. You already have the plow that was on it @squonk. Finish the project ! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,018 #12992 Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) @D_Mac I gave the ratty plough blade to a friend of mine. Rehabbed the frame and put on new control wire. It's now on the 857. Project finished! Edited October 1, 2021 by squonk 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #12993 Posted October 1, 2021 Would that 857 be .......HHHOOOWWWAAARRRDDD! ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,018 #12994 Posted October 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, D_Mac said: Would that 857 be .......HHHOOOWWWAAARRRDDD! ?? Who else! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,608 #12995 Posted October 2, 2021 Did someone mention we're on page 520 ? 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,895 #12996 Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, 76c12091520h said: Did someone mention we're on page 520 ? Holee Crap that one is too nice to use! Parade gear there, and only on rare occasion! I've had pics of it downloaded in my personal albums since you finished it! Added a pic of my 520-H worker since this is page 520. Edited October 2, 2021 by kpinnc 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #12997 Posted October 2, 2021 What the heck?! I could mow the backyard with the lovely refreshed deck (the 516H did the side yard in 14 freakin' minutes with that beast) but made the error of going to Home Crappo yesterday, after taking out a bank loan, to buy 3 sheets of finished plywood. So it's honey-dos for me this weekend and Wheel Horse porn will have to remain in my dreams a little longer. At least Sweetie will get her popcorn popper and hot dog maker/microwave cabinet in the movie room so there are fringe benefits all around. Popcorn and The Martian tonight for us all. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger R 442 #12998 Posted October 2, 2021 Sorry... Not a 520 just a bit of logging duty with the Charger 12 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #12999 Posted October 2, 2021 I guess I posted these in the wrong forum... shoulda been here I think! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shed 248 #13000 Posted October 2, 2021 Loaded my rj59 with plow today meeting a member tomorrow who bought it. 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
