My First C125 Auto

[Tach-a-matic 357]

Well, I'm back at it with another Horse in the garage and its my first black hood model too!

 

Per the serial its a 1980 with a Sunstrand and it moves/runs good with no smoke or knocks.

 

Observation: Ive had older (c160, B80) and newer (416H) Horses but their engines were not rubber mounted as far as I could tell (maybe the 416 was but def not the others). Is this unique to the early 80's single cylinder models?  The engine rocks a little bit like a Harley. 

 

 

 

I purchased this primarily for pulling a cart, aerating and serving as a backup mower should my main WB mower go down. But with this rear discharge deck I can see some springtime and fall mowing/sweeper duty happening too. So I took the deck off right away to see whats going on. Looks like it is newer, circa 1989

 

 

 

The frame assembly above the deck was a little tweaked  - probably because three of the 3/8"-1" carriage bolts were missing. Replaced them and it straightened out. 

 

 

After scraping the underside of the deck, removed the covers and belt, lubed the tensioner, greased the spindles (all tight), replaced the belt (I think it was 89") and sharpened the blades. 

 

 

The deck wheels are pretty worn so picked up a pair of 7" wheels at Lowes. I dont think these will last long will they so will probably get the proper OEM HD red ones. The thought with the 7" wheels was to get more cut height (always the challenge with a Horse!) so as to extend the mowing season a bit. 

 

After some adjustments with the rear rod and gauge wheels the blades are at 3" up front (lowered down off of "transport" position)

 

 

Since the rear is at 3.5" here the shorter 6" red wheels should bring it back down close to level. 

 

 

Next step is removing the seat pan for a look-see at the hydro and changing the main belt, fluid and filter. Ive also got a metal "C" seat pan and might be swapping it out because I think I like the lower profile aesthetic better (plus the plastic pan is cracked in a few places  )

 

Oh, I also drained the engine oil by removing the cap directly underneath the engine and noticed something odd: I think its got the wrong dipstick because after only 1.5L its reading way high.  A K301 engine takes 1.9L, no?  There is no other drain plug is there?

 

Paul

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 15, 2021 by Tach-a-matic

[haydendavid380 759]

Nice rig! 👍

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,054]

According to the lube chart capacity is 1.5 qt. which is 1.42L - shallow oil pan and shaker plate

Garry

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

VERY nice C-125.Have fun with your new toy.

[953 nut 55,328]

That looks like a winner to me.     

[Pullstart 62,922]

Nice machine!  It looks like you’re giving it the care for it to last another 31 years!

[cschannuth 3,816]

That’s a nice tractor. The shaker plate started in 1978. I had one on my dad‘s C-161 that had the twin Briggs on it. I eventually removed the rubber supports and put in solid mounts because my engine would deflect enough that my belt wouldn’t stay as tight as it should under load.  My dad bought it new in 1979 and he also installed a metal seat pan right away.

[Tach-a-matic 357]

Thanks.

I just order some solid mounts!

[Tach-a-matic 357]

15 hours ago, gwest_ca said:

According to the lube chart capacity is 1.5 qt. which is 1.42L - shallow oil pan and shaker plate

Garry

 

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Ahhh that explains things - THANK YOU

And thanks for the links to the downloads - I just ordered a new OEM drive belt and key switch

 

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Edited March 15, 2021 by Tach-a-matic