mjeff278 4 #1 Posted August 8, 2013 I just bought a wheel horse C175, it is hydro drive and lift. My question is it normal to have to hold the forward rod to keep going forward or is there a way to set it at a speed you want and let it go? I have always had manual trans and never a hydro. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubbacola 8 #2 Posted August 8, 2013 Friction plate under seat. You shown see a nut.. tighten til it holds the position you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjeff278 4 #3 Posted August 8, 2013 that will allow for not holding the lever forward all the time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 663 #4 Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Yes....when its too loose the speed control with either move all the way forward or return to neutral. Tighten the nut on the friction plate in small increments and then go for a ride and repeat the process until you get the results you need. The motion control level will stay where you put it then.....cruise control.... Edited August 9, 2013 by hodge71 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjeff278 4 #5 Posted August 8, 2013 can you post a pic of what I am looking for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundhog47 347 #6 Posted August 8, 2013 to , very clean unit, don't know the autos, just stopped to say welcome! Great place, full of knowledgeable folks on all aspects of WH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #7 Posted August 8, 2013 Tip up the seat and you will see a hole in the fender pan just forward of the gas tank filler. Download your manual here instructions and pictures are in the manual. Be carefull with that motor it has a bad history of blowing rods through the side of the case. Keep the oil topped off and stay off the hills. Unless the motor was replaced with a KT-17 series II nice clean looking unit and a really nice looking deck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjeff278 4 #8 Posted August 8, 2013 The motor is a series two motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #9 Posted August 8, 2013 Sweet on the Series II they are awesome motors you should have no problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjeff278 4 #10 Posted August 8, 2013 I got it tightened and it is a lot better thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 541 #11 Posted August 8, 2013 Very nice tractor you have there. Adjusting the nut is a piece of cake. You should download the manual like SousaKerry says. Fix that then enjoy your beast! Man, I wish that I could type faster! Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 616 #12 Posted August 8, 2013 Nice C-175 Auto especially with the Series II Kohler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjeff278 4 #13 Posted August 8, 2013 I just posted pics of the motor, what year did kohler start making series 2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #14 Posted August 8, 2013 Nice looking tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #15 Posted August 8, 2013 One really nice lookin' black hood right there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjeff278 4 #16 Posted August 8, 2013 up until a week ago I had never seen one of these. Now that I have it I love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SousaKerry 500 #17 Posted August 9, 2013 to look up the year of your motor go to the Kohler website and you can enter the spec and serial numbers off the engine to find out what it came from and when it was made. I think the series II came out in the mid to late 80's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 663 #18 Posted August 9, 2013 That machine is/was on the NY Craigslist for sale for $900 in North Cohocton....I just saw it this week I think...Maybe it was last week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
