c-series don 8,663 #1 Posted April 11, 2020 A friend of a friend was trying to sell this a while ago and asked me if I was interested. I really don’t need another tractor, with 18 (I think!) I’m basically out of indoor storage space so I passed on it. Well don’t you know I got a call yesterday and was told to come and get it! It was only about 5 miles away and when I got there the gentleman couldn’t have been nicer. He said he got it from a friend used it for a year and just purchased a zero turn mower so he didn’t need the 520. He told our mutual friend “Tell your buddy that collects these things to come and get it!” I basically tapped the key, it fired right up And I drove it up the ramps into my truck! I noticed chrome deck wheels which made me wonder if the deck was originally on an LSE? Everything appears to be working including a working hour meter with 1004 hrs. Not sure if someone left the key on because it doesn’t smoke on start up. It even has a foot control. Cosmetically it looks like crap but hey as they say “If it’s for free it’s for me!” I’m not even sure what I’m going to do with it, maybe give it to my son in law? 8 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #2 Posted April 11, 2020 Score!!! Is that foot speed control?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,021 #3 Posted April 11, 2020 '88 or '89 520 Hydro with foot control. That's the ultimate snow machine. And a good looking 48" SD deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,300 #4 Posted April 11, 2020 Awesome score! And close to home 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #5 Posted April 11, 2020 Not a real Beauty, but if it all work as should, it just needs a bit Cosmetic. Nice gift👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #6 Posted April 11, 2020 20 minutes ago, c-series don said: I’m not even sure what I’m going to do with it, maybe..... Drive it up to Maine where Eric and Trina will take good care of it. Nice score Man! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #7 Posted April 11, 2020 (edited) agree - nice score indeed ! hmmm ... quick look at the last picture ... right front wheel ... does not appear to have the heavy duty spindle with nut ... possible it's my poor eyesight Edited April 11, 2020 by tom2p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #8 Posted April 11, 2020 Always liked the OEM optional foot control, those 520's are a beast in the Snow. Good luck no matter what you decide to do with it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,349 #9 Posted April 11, 2020 You can't beat that deal, with a stick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,302 #10 Posted April 11, 2020 The hour meter works off the oil pressure switch so leaving the key on will not cause a bad reading. What's up with the key switch near the front? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #11 Posted April 11, 2020 Happy for you!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #12 Posted April 11, 2020 Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #13 Posted April 12, 2020 3 hours ago, tom2p said: agree - nice score indeed ! hmmm ... quick look at the last picture ... right front wheel ... does not appear to have the heavy duty spindle with nut ... possible it's my poor eyesight That's only on the HC and 1990 and newer swept front axle... The 88&89 had the standard front axle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,642 #14 Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, tom2p said: agree - nice score indeed ! hmmm ... quick look at the last picture ... right front wheel ... does not appear to have the heavy duty spindle with nut ... possible it's my poor eyesight 88 and 89 didn't come with the extended front axle. Edited April 12, 2020 by Lee1977 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,679 #15 Posted April 12, 2020 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Drive it up to Maine where Eric and Trina will take good care of it. Nice score Man! Hey @ebinmaine, that's a long drive, I was at least going to offer to pay for Fastenal to ship it to Texas to get it off his hands. Arent we some WH grubbers! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #16 Posted April 12, 2020 Love the 520-H, the horse that got me hooked,bought new in 1989still going strong. Hour meter stoped working about fifteen years ago with 770on it, sure it has 2000 plus, have eased up on it last few years now that I have become a collector. Just picked up my sixth today. My wife asked me how many do you need, I told her when I find out I'll let you know. 2 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,663 #17 Posted April 12, 2020 3 hours ago, lynnmor said: The hour meter works off the oil pressure switch so leaving the key on will not cause a bad reading. What's up with the key switch near the front? If you’re referring to the hood someone actually had an automotive style antenna mounted on the hood and it looks like judging by the holes in the hood and fender there was a radio and speakers mounted on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,663 #18 Posted April 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: '88 or '89 520 Hydro with foot control. That's the ultimate snow machine. And a good looking 48" SD deck. Yes Ed, but unfortunately the deck has seen better days. It’s got cancer in all the usual places that a deck gets when not taken care of. However the spindles are nice and quiet so no matter what I’m happy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,302 #19 Posted April 12, 2020 Down low on the left side there is something that looks like a switch in front of the engine. Maybe it’s an antenna base? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #20 Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: Down low on the left side there is something that looks like a switch in front of the engine. Maybe it’s an antenna base? That's definitely an antenna base. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,907 #21 Posted April 12, 2020 Great tractor. Great to have friends that find deals like that for you. I need more friends like that. Anybody else but me notice that the foot pedal is on upside down? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #22 Posted April 12, 2020 Very observant @Bill D ,wide part should be at the top with the small return at bottom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,663 #23 Posted April 12, 2020 6 hours ago, Bill D said: Great tractor. Great to have friends that find deals like that for you. I need more friends like that. Anybody else but me notice that the foot pedal is on upside down? You know something? I was thinking this foot control thing isn’t very comfortable! I had to stretch my foot far forward go to fast and didn’t like it. I’ll switch it around today. While we talking foot control is there a spring or something that holds the motion control lever over from going into the neutral detent ? It goes into neutral and then you have to grab the handle to move it in the desired direction which defeats the purpose! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,907 #24 Posted April 12, 2020 If it has the type of lever I think it has, then no. Take the tunnel cover of and take the lever out. One bolt and spring is all that holds it in. You will have to bypass the neutral safety switch, or better yet, use a clutch switch from an 8-speed to replace it. There should be a square hole on the left side near the flag on the brake rod that can be used to mount the switch. The flag on the brake rod will activate the switch when the brake pedal is pressed. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,663 #25 Posted April 14, 2020 Thank you Bill, I have flipped the foot pedal and I’m going to remove the rod and see how much I like it. Mower deck is off and mounting a 54” plow blade on it today. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
