Valkyrie Rider 12 #1 Posted July 21, 2016 Hello all, I've been lurking around and reading/learning since aquiring a new to me C-125 a few weeks ago. Coming up on two weeks ago I moved to my new home and actually got to start working on getting the old girl running again. Story is that a good friends neighbor had the tractor for quite a few years, then stopped using it about 2 years ago in lieu of a commercial zero turn, and decided to move to California about a month ago. Knowing he had the tractor sitting in his shed, I asked what he was going to do with it. Took two weeks, but he sold it to me for $100 with a 42" mower deck and single stage snowblower!! Once i had a couple hours to start working on it I drained out old gas from tank, checked the fuel bowl which was clean and dry, replaced fuel line and installed a new battery. I also had to remove the tin from the engine to clear out a sizable mouse nest!! After doing that, she fired up and ran pretty well. After a 10 minute ride I drained the oil and put some fresh SAE-30 in, put in a fresh spark plug, checked the oil in trans, which was clean and had no trace of water in it. Heck, the rubber shift boot was even there and in one piece! only issue I've had so far is that it seems like it loses prime fuel flow after sitting. I actually put a boat pump primer in line that I had laying around and 1/2 a squeeze on that takes care of the problem. Is there a check valve in the fuel pump that could be bad? My lawn is a little large for the size and speed of this tractor (about 1.75 acres I mow), but I plan to keep it around for cart duty, the snowblower for the driveway, want to get a blade, and things like that. I have wanted a garden tractor for a lot of years, but this is the first time I've had enough property to actually put it to use. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #2 Posted July 21, 2016 A little spit and polish and it will look like a new one. Nice black hood. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #3 Posted July 21, 2016 Welcome with your first horse. Lookin good to. Best of luck. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #4 Posted July 21, 2016 Hello and to the forum! I could just slap you for getting a package deal like that for the price you paid, but instead I'll just say congratulations, enjoy the forum and great looking Might as well just give it to the little guy now the way he's admiring it!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyrie Rider 12 #6 Posted July 21, 2016 10 minutes ago, DougC said: Might as well just give it to the little guy now the way he's admiring it!!! That at is my youngest who turned 4 a few weeks ago(I have three boys). He and my 6 year old love the 'horse, but especially the little one. Sitting on it seems to be his favorite place to be since we got it running! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #7 Posted July 21, 2016 7 minutes ago, Valkyrie Rider said: That at is my youngest who turned 4 a few weeks ago(I have three boys). He and my 6 year old love the 'horse, but especially the little one. Sitting on it seems to be his favorite place to be since we got it running! Just like his dad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,105 #8 Posted July 21, 2016 Love the black hoods! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #9 Posted July 21, 2016 VERY nice C-125.Looks like the plastic rear fender pan is in excellent shape.Have fun with your new toy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 889 #10 Posted July 21, 2016 I have the same tractor. I found the screen in the fuel tank was clogged. Check it and also install a fuel filter. Good luck and welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmmdonuts 274 #11 Posted July 22, 2016 Nice tractor. $100 is ridiculously good deal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #12 Posted July 22, 2016 1st of all @Valkyrie Rider Personally I am not fond of the "black-hoods", but you do have a nice Wheel Horse for your 1st tractor...Yes, there will be more! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,337 #13 Posted July 22, 2016 Nice looking black hood. You got a great deal, for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHRob72 88 #14 Posted July 22, 2016 Nice looking black hood. One of my favorites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,724 #15 Posted July 22, 2016 15 hours ago, Valkyrie Rider said: (I have three boys). So I see four horses in your future...one for each of you! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #16 Posted July 22, 2016 You got a heckuva deal on your ! I'd say you stole it! You're gonna like it. Ditto on checking the screen in the fuel tank. I would replace the fuel lines probably also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,851 #17 Posted July 22, 2016 Welcome. I have 3 grown sons and as you already know young hands love to be involved. Give them each some polishing compound and t let them go to town. Great opportunity for them to lear thinks like checking the oil, air the tires, etc. Most of al have fun with "there" new horse!l . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,416 #18 Posted July 22, 2016 Loving the black hood and a rare undamaged plastic fender - and muffler!!! Insane deal. Treat her right and you can hand her down to the kids. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie 98 #19 Posted July 23, 2016 welcome to Red Square, that is a terrific looking C-125 - great score enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
