grinchsr 627 #1 Posted August 29, 2022 Going to take a peek at one tomorrow and was wondering if they have any known issues (Achilles heel). I was told it was a series-1 motor and I have no problem with that as my property is fairly flat. Does any one have the starting serial number for the series-2 motors? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #2 Posted August 29, 2022 Should be an 1985 or 1986. The series 1 gets a bad rap, but if it’s still running after 36 years how bad can they really be?? I hear that you need to keep the oil level a smidge over full…and you’ll be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #3 Posted August 29, 2022 The 417 did not come with a series 1. It is a series 2 unless it was replaced. I love that model. Just finished restoring one a few I got at the big show. Good luck keep us posted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,046 #4 Posted August 29, 2022 Series I and Series-II have different spec numbers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 627 #5 Posted August 29, 2022 I always thought the 417 came in two flavors but a series 2 is a plus. Thanks for the replies guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 627 #6 Posted August 29, 2022 Downloaded Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,923 #7 Posted August 29, 2022 Good luck with that tractor. I have a KT 17 that I swapped into a 310-8. Great engine. Mine has about 1300 hours on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #8 Posted August 29, 2022 Ray, I assume you meant 1985 not 1995 in title. The 85 had no louvers in hood and the 86 did. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 627 #9 Posted August 29, 2022 I hate when you assume correctly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,923 #10 Posted August 29, 2022 Did you buy it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 627 #11 Posted August 29, 2022 I did. I ran the number on the motor and it turns out to be a series 2. It needs TLC but that’s what I like to do 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #13 Posted August 29, 2022 Nice Ray! When you clean up a machine you make sure it is right! Pics are great too … perhaps before and after? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,923 #15 Posted August 30, 2022 I look forward to pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 627 #16 Posted August 30, 2022 Needs a seat and the seat pan was painted with a rattle can and the deck has a hole but I did not buy it for the deck 5 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #17 Posted August 30, 2022 Hope you got it right !!!!!! ( price ) john Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatingman 971 #18 Posted September 1, 2022 That chrome filter house. Is that stock? Good looking machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 627 #19 Posted September 1, 2022 I am not an expert on 417’s but from what I know it is stock on the series 2 motor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,324 #20 Posted September 1, 2022 Real nice looking machine! Came with the hubcaps as well? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 627 #21 Posted September 1, 2022 It did. It is not as nice as the pics show but it works for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,435 #22 Posted September 2, 2022 On 9/1/2022 at 9:52 AM, grinchsr said: It did. It is not as nice as the pics show but it works for me. It still looks pretty darn nice to me and the chrome on the engine gives it a nice touch. I had a C175 with a Series II in it, great engine in them with a snarling exhaust note. I regret selling it but it cleared way for a very nice 520H. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 866 #23 Posted September 2, 2022 Nice looking machine, I love my 417. 😃 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 627 #24 Posted September 2, 2022 Thanks for the comments. Hey Midpack what’s your address just in case I need another 417. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #25 Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) What !!!! My 417 A is not good enough for you Ray ! Edited September 2, 2022 by johnnymag3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
