Maxwell-8 4,277 #1 Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Bought it for 300€ I call it the kohler express cause, it smoked crazy the first time i fired it up. 1600 hours Edited December 23, 2020 by Maxwell-8 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #2 Posted December 23, 2020 Wire wheel or sandblasting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #3 Posted December 23, 2020 Great!! It looks like it hasn’t seen much daylight at all!! Long time ago that mine had a Wheelhorse seat!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #4 Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, AHS said: Great!! It looks like it hasn’t seen much daylight at all!! Long time ago that mine had a Wheelhorse seat!! I fell in love with the seat, it has a small rip on one side, looking into stitching it up. Edited December 23, 2020 by Maxwell-8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,760 #5 Posted December 23, 2020 49 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: Wire wheel or sandblasting? Sandblasting would be far far easier on a wheel and also remove more rust and paint down in the little nooks and crannies on the inside. That's really the only area on these tractors where we have any challenges cleaning up. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #6 Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Maxwell-8 said: I fell in love with the seat, it has a small rip on one side, looking into stitching it up. Armor all the seat! That’s the only way, I see to get a seat to stay like new, and soft! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,760 #7 Posted December 23, 2020 1 minute ago, AHS said: Armor all the seat! That’s the only way, I see to get a seat to stay like new, and soft! Suckers get really slippery after that though!! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,389 #8 Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Maxwell-8 said: it smoked crazy the first time i fired it up Another good looking . Did the smoke clear up after it had been run for a while? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #9 Posted December 23, 2020 Armor, is that a silicone product? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #10 Posted December 23, 2020 Just now, 953 nut said: Another good looking . Did the smoke clear up after it had been run for a while? Yes it did, i it hasn't come back so all good, bought as a Christmas gift for myself .So found the name right 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,760 #11 Posted December 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Maxwell-8 said: Armor, is that a silicone product? https://www.armorall.com/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #12 Posted December 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: https://www.armorall.com/ Ooh thanks, i have seen it in the local auto parts store 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #13 Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Sandblasting would be far far easier on a wheel and also remove more rust and paint down in the little nooks and crannies on the inside. That's really the only area on these tractors where we have any challenges cleaning up. Thanks, need to get my own setup, They ask 50€ a rim!!!! Edited December 23, 2020 by Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,443 #14 Posted December 23, 2020 40 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: Yes it did, i it hasn't come back so all good, bought as a Christmas gift for myself .So found the name right After a while of not being run all mine will smoke for a while.. don’t worry about it! Kohler k’s and magnums! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #15 Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Ordered some wheel-bearings at skipper. 2/4 of the bearings are still good, but the seal is leaking out all the grease when spun. Is a bit of play normal for ball-bearings? Edited February 2, 2021 by Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,760 #16 Posted February 2, 2021 A little play is fine with me. We watch our machines. Closely. Perhaps you can find a correct sized spacer to hold some of the grease in better? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #17 Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) Just got a picture in from my aunt. My cousin mowing the lawn. I will have to take another look on my homemade mulch deck. The grass was very high but That mulching is just making a mess. Don't want that Kohler to be overheating.. Edited June 5, 2021 by Maxwell-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
