Kurt-NEPA 755 #26 Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: @Kurt-NEPA try this... I'll check that out! Thanks! Edited August 17, 2018 by Kurt-NEPA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrec050584 2 #27 Posted August 17, 2018 Hey kurt, when you hook up the snowblower do you have to use the big spring for lift assist even on a hydro tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,853 #28 Posted August 17, 2018 Assuming you mean the 2 stage then yes, you need the big spring that mounts on the right side just under the front edge of the hood. If not the blower will lift but it lifts crooked, also the spring helps the blower float over rough terrain and puts some down pressure on the front wheels for better steering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrec050584 2 #29 Posted August 17, 2018 I have a single stage blower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #30 Posted August 17, 2018 9 hours ago, Schrec050584 said: Hey kurt, when you hook up the snowblower do you have to use the big spring for lift assist even on a hydro tractor? 6 hours ago, Schrec050584 said: I have a single stage blower You don't have too, but I did when I had a single stage it really does help not only with lifting but actually holds that flag in the lift rod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt-NEPA 755 #31 Posted August 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Schrec050584 said: Hey kurt, when you hook up the snowblower do you have to use the big spring for lift assist even on a hydro tractor? I didn't need the spring, so I left it off. Works just fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,894 #32 Posted August 17, 2018 Never heard of Royal Purple Jeff. Here's what those SB leds look like in a dash. and a right to them. https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/ba9s-ba7s/ba9s-led-bulb-4-led-ba9s-retrofit-car-classic-car-bulbs/6/58/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrec050584 2 #33 Posted August 17, 2018 Where can i find the rubber hold downs for the hood. Anyone????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,475 #34 Posted August 17, 2018 22 minutes ago, Schrec050584 said: Where can i find the rubber hold downs for the hood. Anyone????? See this thread: rubbers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,376 #35 Posted August 18, 2018 12 hours ago, WHX20 said: Never heard of Royal Purple Jeff. Jim, it's gearhead oil, was made formainly high performance engines with flat tappet cams when they started dropping the ZDDP levels because of emissions/ converters, Jeff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrec050584 2 #36 Posted August 20, 2018 Hey guys anyone know what color i should paint the wheels for my 520h and also where i can find paint to do the deck belt guards? Thanks alot for all the help already given. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,853 #37 Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) I guess that is up to personal preference but I use silver wheel paint. This is exactly what I use. My wife works at TSC so we get a discount. https://www.tscstores.com/STEEL-HIGH-PERFORMANCE-WHEEL-P18133.aspx This is what my tractors and decks get painted with https://www.tscstores.com/340G-EXCEL-AEROSOL-FARM--IMPLEMENT-HARVESTER-RED-PAINT-P6177.aspx https://www.tscstores.com/PAINT-IMP-INTL-HARV-RED-946ML-P16783.aspx Cleat Edited August 20, 2018 by cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrec050584 2 #38 Posted August 22, 2018 Can anyone tell me what rear oil is used in a wheelhorse 312-8. 12hp Kohler motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,167 #39 Posted August 22, 2018 Gear Oil 80-90w or 75-140 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrec050584 2 #40 Posted August 22, 2018 Engine oil for 12hp kohler is sae 30 right or can i run 10w 30 synthetic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,894 #41 Posted August 22, 2018 Correct ...strait 30 weight although 10w30 syn will not hurt it. 10w might be the better choice for cold weather starts & running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrec050584 2 #42 Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) How do you drain the gear lube in the rear of a wheelhorse 312-8 Edited August 24, 2018 by Schrec050584 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,853 #43 Posted August 24, 2018 Little flush plug underneath that uses an allen key to remove. If, for some reason it is stripped I have drained it by loosening the big oil supply tube to the pump. This is below the pump / cooling fan on the right hand side bottom. The 520 uses an Eaton 1100 that uses the fluid in the rear end for it's oil so no separate oil drain is required for the hydro unit. Cleat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrec050584 2 #44 Posted August 24, 2018 Sorry i was referring to the wheelhorse 314-8 i was also talking about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
