wheel horse 310-8

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

Hi all,

I just bought a wheel horse 310-8 that runs like it was brand new with 1099 hours on it and everything works, and was wondering if I got a good deal on it or if I over paid($360) 

Edited June 7, 2021 by Jonnyrocket132

[RandyLittrell 3,885]

Looks like a good deal to me! I have a nice 310 that I really like and you will like it to! 

 

 

 

Randy

[kpinnc 12,888]

310-8 is a good solid tractor. That 37 inch deck is narrow, but has a really nice cut to it- far better than the 42. It is a high lift design, and distributes clippings very well.

 

And that 10hp Kohler has far more power that the horsepower rating would lead you to think. 

[rjg854 11,620]

Don't know a lot about that model of    

But....

Tractor and deck for that money sounds like a good deal to me.

[squonk 41,734]

Any tractor that runs good with a deck is worth at least $695 all day long.

[SylvanLakeWH 26,272]

You done good!

 

[953 nut 56,340]

8 hours ago, Jonnyrocket132 said:

wheel horse 310-8 that runs like it was brand new with 1099 hours on it and everything works, and was wondering if I got a good deal on it or if I over paid($360)

Let me think about this one,   you paid about 1/3 the price of the junk mowers at a big box store and got twice the machine        I think you did just fine!

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

wow so it sounds like that guy I got it from didn't know the true value of it

[peter lena 8,931]

@johnnyrocket,  agree with others on the good deal . would concentrate on a thorough BASELINE MAINTIANCE  CHECK , change all fluids , trans oil change , engine oil , all grease fittings , detail check  every electrical connection , drop that deck , thoroughly clean the under side , oil spray it down and let it dry out in the hot sun , to suck un the oils and kill off the grunge . small file sharpen the blades . check out the mule drive belt and deck belt , probably replace . lubricate anything that's rusty . verify operational function first , than get after paint and other related areas , seat , shift boot . for the price you paid , you are way ahead , verify what you have . rotella 30 wt oil , is very good in that . good luck . pete

[clueless 3,027]

11 minutes ago, peter lena said:

@johnnyrocket,  agree with others on the good deal . would concentrate on a thorough BASELINE MAINTIANCE  CHECK , change all fluids , trans oil change , engine oil , all grease fittings , detail check  every electrical connection , drop that deck , thoroughly clean the under side , oil spray it down and let it dry out in the hot sun , to suck un the oils and kill off the grunge . small file sharpen the blades . check out the mule drive belt and deck belt , probably replace . lubricate anything that's rusty . verify operational function first , than get after paint and other related areas , seat , shift boot . for the price you paid , you are way ahead , verify what you have . rotella 30 wt oil , is very good in that . good luck . pete

First thing go to the manual section here and download the owners and parts manual for that tractor and deck, easiest and best thing you will do for you and the tractor and it"s free . The deck is a 37" side discharge depending on the year it may have the funky 6 sided belt, you need to know the proper way it installing it if you remove the deck, again the manual is your best friend. If you remove the deck check around all four places where the cradle,( the thing that's bolted to the deck that's used to mount the deck to the tractor) are bolted to the deck. Those mounting points can develop cracks where they bolt to the deck especially the front right one (sitting on the tractor) if not properly repaired they will only get worse, are at least make the deck cut uneven. Also you done good .

[Jeff-C175 7,203]

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

twice the machine 

 

Only TWICE?  More like TEN times in my book.

 

[roadapples 6,983]

New fuel line and filter too...

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

the guy did change the engine oil and the trans oil and he sharpened the blades as well and it has all of the original wiring and all of the safeties. Also it even has the original paint on the underside of the mower deck 

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

and there is still the original red paint under Neath the 310-8 as well

[dcrage 629]

FWIW - That package (new tractor and deck) cost me $2500+ in 1991. 

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

wow that is a lot more than I got mine for

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

also this afternoon while I was mowing with my 310-8 the engine started to act like it was being overloaded when I was mowing grass that wasn't that tall and it should have been able to handle it but it didn't. is this a sign that the fuel pump might be on it's way out?

at first I thought that the engine oil might be low but after checking it had plenty of oil

Edited June 9, 2021 by Jonnyrocket132

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

at the time the engine was acting overloaded, I had the deck lowered low because my dad likes the grass cut really low. I don't know if that had anything to do with it or not 

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

also I was wondering does the oil sentry shut the motor off when the oil level is to low?

I don't know whether or not to trust that or not

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

what year do you guys think this Toro wheel horse classic 310-8 is?

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

1 hour ago, Jonnyrocket132 said:

also I was wondering does the oil sentry shut the motor off when the oil level is to low?

I don't know whether or not to trust that or not

I wouldn't wait until the oil sentry shut the engine down.What's wrong with pulling the dip stick out before you start mowing?I add oil to all my machinery even if it's down a cup full.Just  good operating practice.

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

I generally check it before I start it but it is really hard to tell what level the oil is at because it is brand new oil and that stuff is clear.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,148]

35 minutes ago, Jonnyrocket132 said:

what year do you guys think this Toro wheel horse classic 310-8 is?

Post the numbers off the decal. If unreadable post all the numbers of the engine including the serial number.

It is at least 1990 or newer.

 

The low oil switch prevents the starter from working if the oil is low provided it is working. There is a 500 hour service interval and special instructions to remove and clean the magnet without damaging the switch.

Garry

[Jonnyrocket132 38]

I.D. number: 3110K801 13816

and that number after it says made in U.S.A. :0110

model number:0537SC03

serial number: 1050341

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,148]

9 minutes ago, Jonnyrocket132 said:

I.D. number: 3110K801 13816

and that number after it says made in U.S.A. :0110

model number:0537SC03

serial number: 1050341

Click on the fuzzy picture in the links

More reading on 2 pages

https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/search/?&q=31-10k801&type=downloads_file&page=1&search_and_or=or&sortby=relevancy

 

Garry