peter lena 8,604 #21876 Posted August 6 @Ed Kennell what a concept ! good for you ! have 3 decks on rotational line , probably put one to sleep soon my self , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,114 #21877 Posted August 6 48 minutes ago, cleat said: Are you done cutting grass already ? Not quite, but I have a 42SD on my 310-8 that will finish this years mowing. I use the 312 for hauling firewood so it works much better in the woods w/o the deck. Then I'll put the plow frame with the front tiller on the 312 to till up the garden after it is done. After that the tiller comes off and 48" blade goes on just in case we get some snow. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,051 #21878 Posted August 6 The Large and the Small. On the way to the Steam Pageant. 7 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,700 #21879 Posted August 7 I am getting to old and 48" decks are getting to heavy to drag in and out for the cleaning that they should have. Scored this at auction this weekend for $45. Looks like new. Now I have to find a new excuse for not cleaning decks more often... 8 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,204 #21880 Posted August 7 2 hours ago, pfrederi said: Now I have to find a new excuse for not cleaning decks more often... Newly discovered allergy to cut grass? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shape 26 #21881 Posted August 7 On 8/2/2024 at 7:51 AM, Shape said: Working on installing power steering in my D-250 and restoring it, it’s slow going A little update, work on this tractor is slow. I’ve been rewiring, the wiring was in bad shape. Still working on power steering, I do have a box made around steering valve and making sure got room for hydraulic lines. Next will be where to put steering cylinder so it’s out of way. Will post more pics in few days. Been trying to buy another used D250, but looks like it’s not going to happen 3 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #21882 Posted August 7 (edited) Busty got horny today... and led lights. Note the necessary ground wire to the light bucket. You know @Achto for those twilight booze cruises we never seem to get in lately. Sorry abount the seat @Pullstart... this one keeps a guy from getting thrown... Edited August 8 by WHX?? 7 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,831 #21883 Posted August 8 No reason to apologize to me, I wouldn’t have mounted it that way 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 552 #21884 Posted August 9 On 8/7/2024 at 1:04 PM, pfrederi said: I am getting to old and 48" decks are getting to heavy to drag in and out for the cleaning that they should have. Scored this at auction this weekend for $45. Looks like new. Now I have to find a new excuse for not cleaning decks more often... Wow you cleaned that deck so well I can't even see it... 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,397 #21885 Posted August 11 The other day I used a Wheelhorse to mow for the first time. Bittersweet considering I was doing it only because my father couldn't. On the HUGE plus side, he did get to see his front lawn freshly attended the day he passed. ❤️ This tractor will soon be returning to Maine where Trina has already named it.... after him. 4 2 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,114 #21886 Posted August 11 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: This tractor will soon be returning to Maine where Trina has already named it.... after him. Very moving picture Eric. It is good to know he got to see his Wheel Horse working. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,397 #21887 Posted August 11 46 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Very moving picture Eric. It is good to know he got to see his Wheel Horse working. Thanks Ed. He used it for short periods when he was able I think, two or three times? Since we brought it down there a few months ago. Like me a few years ago, he was basically unfamiliar with the brand. He figured out pretty quickly what we see in them for build quality and capability. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #21888 Posted August 11 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: build quality and capability. Really ... Tell you something you already know EB you get them 121 autos tuned up and dialed in they are a worker! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,397 #21889 Posted August 11 3 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Really ... Tell you something you already know EB you get them 121 autos tuned up and dialed in they are a worker! And this one absolutely will be. Trina's immediate occupational direction is to use it as the mower for the back 40, down around the garden area. It has a 36RD deck now. Might get a 42RD that we have here. I've also considered putting a hydro lift on and using it for a snow scoop pusher or 60" wide snow plow tractor. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #21890 Posted August 11 Worked on a Briggs motor I got from Ray @grinchsr at the BS with haulin help from @Chris T and the Pullstart. Thanka Thanka Thanka fellas... Cleaned up nice and almost ready to drop in a A-90 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #21891 Posted August 11 10 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I've also considered putting a hydro lift on and using it for a snow scoop pusher or 60" wide snow plow tractor. Same here ... I've got the complete hydro lift set up @PeacemakerJack give me years ago and may try to hang a 48 off a 520 under it just for grins. Front blade too... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 774 #21892 Posted August 11 Let these two run today.... 6 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,985 #21893 Posted August 12 5 hours ago, dmoore said: Let these two run today.... Dunno what's prettier: the tractors, or the yard, or the building... Your place is like a sales brochure! 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,813 #21894 Posted August 12 7 hours ago, kpinnc said: Your place is like a sales brochure! Calendar fer sure... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 3,068 #21895 Posted August 12 Pushed the 512-D out in the sun today to gain some working space in the shop. I have'nt had any time to bring it back to life but I did have a few occasions in the last couple of months where I wish I had. Sometimes prioritizing like a real adult sucks.. 9 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,397 #21896 Posted August 12 2 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: Sometimes prioritizing like a real adult Means: 2 hours ago, sjoemie himself said: bring it back to life Work on the 512D. You won't regret it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 422 #21897 Posted August 12 (edited) This week on Wheelhorse corner… I took a nice picture and looked over my 312, the new decals really do finish it off. I also put a new starter in my Honda four wheeler. Did I mention I like the starter setup on the Kohler M12, as the Honda one was a huge PITA. Nothing broke but I was hours taking off three bolts. Edited August 12 by MainelyWheelhorse 11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,604 #21898 Posted August 12 @pfrederi https://www.amazon.com/NRS-Heavy-Duty-Strap-Pack-IconicBlue-3ft/dp/B082LS6PX8/ref=asc_df_B082LS6PX8/?tag=hyprod-20 get a couple of these on the front wheels to lift frame , insuring its going nowhere , those are cam/ lok straps , regularly use them on my pontoon kick boats , bombproof , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,916 #21899 Posted August 12 21 hours ago, WHX?? said: Worked on a Briggs motor I got from Ray @grinchsr at the BS with haulin help from @Chris T and the Pullstart. Thanka Thanka Thanka fellas... Cleaned up nice and almost ready to drop in a A-90 If you haven't done so, consider switching over to the solid state magneto. Very easy to do and very reliable. If you have a mower shop nearby you may be able to get a used one off a dead engine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #21900 Posted August 14 Morgan, the 14-8, got a bit of exercise today moving the pontoon trailer down to the lake house so I could load up some treated 6x6x16' lumber to get it out of the way. Then got the cart out to haul off the cutoffs from the deck project and carry some stuff to the lake house for my wife. While I had the cart attached, I loaded up the dozer blade that has been languishing in the lake house yard and moved it back to its proper storage place by the tractor shed. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
