What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[WheelHorse520H 708]

10 hours ago, tom2p said:

it's a war out there

I am working on the Onan and could not believe the little cracks and crevices the grass gets into! Places so small a pencil could not fit but of course grass can.

[ebinmaine 67,462]

15 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

Young kid behind the counter, so professional, had to take that abuse. Terrible behavior from a guy obviously old enough to know better. 

I told the kid what a great job he was doing, ignore that a hole, and how much I appreciate my postal service

Well done Craig. Thank you.

[ebinmaine 67,462]

15 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

 

 

Edited July 7, 2021 by ebinmaine
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[WheelPuke 77]

Just mowed these last few weeks with the 414-8 Horse. I had Triumph costs take away from the Wheel Horse maintenance fund. I should be able to get back on the maintenance for Horses in a few weeks. I’ll need to do a 25 hour service at that point too. 

[lynnmor 7,305]

3 hours ago, WheelPuke said:

Just mowed these last few weeks with the 414-8 Horse. I had Triumph costs take away from the Wheel Horse maintenance fund. I should be able to get back on the maintenance for Horses in a few weeks. I’ll need to do a 25 hour service at that point too. 

 

You better not wait, it appears that the horse is having serious intestinal problems judging by the green and yellow droppings.

[8ntruck 6,999]

The new Spirol pins I ordered came in and got picked up today.  I knocked out the friction pin I had installed in the PTO clutch hoop to get me going and replaced it with the proper Spirol pin.  Found out that the pin I ordered from the Toro dealer is 1 1/8" long, which is just long enough to support the stub shaft bracket.  A pin 1 1/4" long would make installation a little more forgiving.

 

Mowed the lawns once I buttoned it back up.  I think I'm going to need a new drive belt for the deck soon.  This one turned inside out on the PTO pulley 3 times while I was mowing.  

[Renrag 69]

I had to build a starter for my horse, the magnet shattered in the original, so I took it and the old starter off my 93 craftsman 12h that spun the gear and shaft on top, and put together one that works fine after having to make the lock in clip on top of cone. 8 love my horse, but I think it might be time to sell and find another, I've rebuilt, wired, and painted everything but the motor, other then few carb dilemma's it's ran fine it's a 82 bp05 with every part and bolt  I've taken off of it since day one except original fenders, didn't have any at purchase, so I fabricated a set to fit

[Ed Kennell 38,163]

6 hours ago, Renrag said:

it's a 82 bp05

What is this?   Got any pictures?

[peter lena 8,620]

@horsenewbee, local hardware store should have a small pull out drawer section , with a wide selection of those bushings , also a good spot to find related linkage clips , springs , etc look around , pete

[peter lena 8,620]

@8ntruck on that belt deck belt issue , while you are there check out the belt idler tension , set up , sounds like the slide washer bushing  under the flat spring bar area could be worn out and preventing , spring tension follow on the pulleys. also do a deck scrape  (   if you want to )  spray the under side with aerosol  lubricant , to stop rust , small flat file to touch up blades , lubricate wheels , and related lift frame  linkages, for easier use. the above is just something I regularly do . dip stick check your rear end oil .  pete  

[19richie66 17,500]

Test fit 2.0  

Edited July 9, 2021 by 19richie66

[ebinmaine 67,462]

20 minutes ago, 19richie66 said:

Test fit

IT'S PERFECT!!!

[Pullstart 62,844]

It’s a KEEPER!

 

[19richie66 17,500]

Figured no one bought it at the show, may as well use it. 

[OldWorkHorse 3,045]

@19richie66What engine is that? Looks dieselish.

Edited July 9, 2021 by OldWorkHorse

[ebinmaine 67,462]

3 minutes ago, OldWorkHorse said:

dieselish

Is that like relish? I like relish. 

[pfrederi 17,736]

Trying out a safety item for my GT14.  Several times the front edge of  fenders have caught my leg getting on and off.  Ripped some pants and drew a bit of blood when I was in shorts.

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,462]

1 minute ago, pfrederi said:

my GT14

 

I like that, Paul.

 

Appreciate how it's literally a safety item but also it does add a nice finished look to the end of that panel.

 

 

I bought a roll of that edge covering material to use on a few different things. Thinking this weekend I might be able to put some on.

 

[19richie66 17,500]

26 minutes ago, OldWorkHorse said:

@19richie66What engine is that? Looks dieselish.

Yanmar 2 cylinder diesel. TK270M made for Thermoking tripac units.

[ebinmaine 67,462]

Should move a garden tractor okay

[Graham Hawkridge 0]

Need to speak with some one who has adjusted their speed control lever etc, under the rear seat of 518-H tractor? It is slowing down rapidly when cutting grass on lawn. Grass not too high either, so it needs adjusting a little. Have no idea how to do this. Any info would be greatly appreciated.thanks.

graham

[Jeff-C175 7,202]

40 minutes ago, Graham Hawkridge said:

Need to speak with some one who has adjusted their speed control lever etc, under the rear seat of 518-H tractor? It is slowing down rapidly when cutting grass on lawn. Grass not too high either, so it needs adjusting a little. Have no idea how to do this. Any info would be greatly appreciated.thanks.

graham

 

Is this what you're looking for Graham?

 

 

 

[D_Mac 8,611]

So I had to put a different set of tires and wheels on the 500 so I can get it on my truck and transport it more easily. After Squonk put his Tecumseh Curse on it I am going to have to take it to a friend's to work on it. Seat is also temporary but at least it is dry and no moss and plants are growing out of it.

[Handy Don 12,217]

If it is the motion lever that is slipping, then....

[8ntruck 6,999]

12 hours ago, peter lena said:

@8ntruck on that belt deck belt issue , while you are there check out the belt idler tension , set up , sounds like the slide washer bushing  under the flat spring bar area could be worn out and preventing , spring tension follow on the pulleys. also do a deck scrape  (   if you want to )  spray the under side with aerosol  lubricant , to stop rust , small flat file to touch up blades , lubricate wheels , and related lift frame  linkages, for easier use. the above is just something I regularly do . dip stick check your rear end oil .  pete  

Yup.  I should get that done soon.  The belt I was having problems with was the one that connects the deck to the PTO.