Newbiehorse 15 #1 Posted October 30, 2016 Newb here. This is is my first wheelhorse. Don't know much about it. It has a kholer 10hp in it. And it turns over but doesn't run, yet! I know cubs cubs but not much about this horse. I would like some headlights. Does anyone have any info about this tractor? And I have no idea why they keep uploading like this. I've tried everything 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,944 #2 Posted October 30, 2016 Nice score there. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbiehorse 15 #3 Posted October 30, 2016 Thank you for fixing it 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted October 30, 2016 @Newbiehorse Don't know much about your model, but the "K" series Kohler engines are really strong, well built engines and will go a long time, and then can be rebuilt to go another 30-40-50 years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,912 #5 Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) Probably just clean those points and carb, change the oil then fire that baby up! You'll find a Wheel Horse is very easy to work on because of it's simplicity in the way it's engineered compared to other manufacturers. If you can verify the actual Model# we can give you the exact year and a manual for it. Seems the Charger 10 was only 1972 and the model# 1-0410 but always best to be sure since a lot can happen between then and now. 1-0410 1972 Lawn & Garden Tractor Charger 10 Automatic Kohler K241S-46636D 10 Sundstrand 90-2046 Edited October 30, 2016 by wallfish 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #6 Posted October 30, 2016 28 minutes ago, wallfish said: Probably just clean those points and carb, change the oil then fire that baby up! You'll find a Wheel Horse is very easy to work on because of it's simplicity in the way it's engineered compared to other manufacturers. If you can verify the actual Model# we can give you the exact year and a manual for it. Seems the Charger 10 was only 1972 and the model# 1-0410 but always best to be sure since a lot can happen between then and now. 1-0410 1972 Lawn & Garden Tractor Charger 10 Automatic Kohler K241S-46636D 10 Sundstrand 90-2046 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,129 #7 Posted October 30, 2016 You will need a headlight bucket and lens. Frankly the standard head lights are not that great. They use the standard 1156 bulb (2ea) (think back up lights on older cars) You can search here for lots of alternative ideas LEDs etc. Welcome Chargers are great machines and if the limited slip differential is still working they will move some serious snow. When you get a chance jack up the rear end and spin one wheel the other should turn in the same direction. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbiehorse 15 #8 Posted October 30, 2016 24 minutes ago, pfrederi said: You will need a headlight bucket and lens. Frankly the standard head lights are not that great. They use the standard 1156 bulb (2ea) (think back up lights on older cars) You can search here for lots of alternative ideas LEDs etc. Welcome Chargers are great machines and if the limited slip differential is still working they will move some serious snow. When you get a chance jack up the rear end and spin one wheel the other should turn in the same direction. So it's not frowned upon if I mount after market lights on it some how ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wfrpalm 216 #9 Posted October 30, 2016 Nice tractor, wish I had a snow blower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codeman83 1 #10 Posted October 30, 2016 nice! i just picked up an charger 8 hydro a few weeks ago, great tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,541 #11 Posted October 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Newbiehorse said: it's not frowned upon if I mount after market lights on it some how ? It is your tractor and you can add lights to your heart's content;.....Just don't paint it Green or Yellow! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,626 #12 Posted October 31, 2016 Nice tractor. Like stated above clean and set the points and plug, and make sure you have good fire. Then work on the fuel supply. If you have spark and fuel, it will run. Then check the hydro for water. You may need to do a flush and fill after determining if it has ATF (pink) or 30W(amber) . Do not engage the parking brake with the tractor moving. You could break off the pawl inside the hydro. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbiehorse 15 #13 Posted November 1, 2016 On 10/30/2016 at 3:10 PM, wallfish said: Probably just clean those points and carb, change the oil then fire that baby up! You'll find a Wheel Horse is very easy to work on because of it's simplicity in the way it's engineered compared to other manufacturers. If you can verify the actual Model# we can give you the exact year and a manual for it. Seems the Charger 10 was only 1972 and the model# 1-0410 but always best to be sure since a lot can happen between then and now. 1-0410 1972 Lawn & Garden Tractor Charger 10 Automatic Kohler K241S-46636D 10 Sundstrand 90-2046 Ok it's a 10410 7 Also the guy said it would turn over but not fire.... it it was missing the spark plug and the fuel line was shut off. Put a plug in it, opened the line. Fired right up. Very smooth sounding 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,541 #14 Posted November 1, 2016 19 minutes ago, Newbiehorse said: Fired right up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,912 #15 Posted November 1, 2016 Always nice when they "fire right up" Glad you got'er going so quick! That's a really nice tractor and even more so if that paint is original. Have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbiehorse 15 #16 Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) 25 minutes ago, wallfish said: Always nice when they "fire right up" Glad you got'er going so quick! That's a really nice tractor and even more so if that paint is original. Have fun! Paint and decals all seem original. Edited November 1, 2016 by Newbiehorse 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,944 #17 Posted November 1, 2016 Guy was right... won't fire without a plug in 'em. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,256 #18 Posted November 2, 2016 Nice looking first Wheel Horse you have there, glad you were able to get her running with little trouble if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask, lots of very knowledgeable and helpful (though maybe a little crazy at times ) folks around here to help you out 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,912 #19 Posted November 2, 2016 17 minutes ago, Professor1990 said: though maybe a little crazy at times Whatchya talk'n 'bout Willis? @stevasaurus 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorseNut 222 #20 Posted November 2, 2016 Nice looking tractor! Good luck! Glad it was something simple. I had a similar experience with one of my tractors and it ended up being plug gap. Nice when it's easy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #21 Posted November 2, 2016 A lot of times it's just some simple little thing like that. Just went through that repairing power door locks on my dads Buick, after messing with it for over a week. I got an education on that! She's a mighty fine looking tractor! Glad you got 'er goin'. Have fun with the snow thrower! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,626 #22 Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) 16 minutes ago, TDF5G said: Just went through that repairing power door locks on my dads Buick, after messing with it for over a week. OK, what was the simple fix on the door lock? Mrs Ks van has one that doesn't work. sorry. Edited November 2, 2016 by Ed Kennell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #23 Posted November 2, 2016 6 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: OK, what was the simple fix on the door lock? Mrs Ks van has one that doesn't work. sorry. Well it depends. I'm no expert. My Dad's car had a bad actuator that I had to replace, then ran into other problems. It's a long story and I don't want to highjack the thread. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbiehorse 15 #24 Posted November 3, 2016 On 11/1/2016 at 7:01 PM, wallfish said: Always nice when they "fire right up" Glad you got'er going so quick! That's a really nice tractor and even more so if that paint is original. Have fun! 21 hours ago, TDF5G said: A lot of times it's just some simple little thing like that. Just went through that repairing power door locks on my dads Buick, after messing with it for over a week. I got an education on that! She's a mighty fine looking tractor! Glad you got 'er goin'. Have fun with the snow thrower! Anyone know where I can get an owners manual for the charger 10? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,541 #25 Posted November 3, 2016 39 minutes ago, Newbiehorse said: know where I can get an owners manual for the charger 10? You didn't say what year, if it is not a '69 do a search in the manuals section. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites