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...a recent C/L score I made in an effort to be nice to my back from now on.

So I added it to my collection. Has a nice little K-90 on it. I also picked this little guy up

I had a nice 48" sd deck on it but have the same deck on my 520H. I found this 42" rd deck yesterday just in time for fall. It will be used with a lawn sweeper to help save the old back while picking up leaves this year. This tractor is among my favorites in my collection and is a everyday worker around the house.

From time to time we all have entered into the discussion of "what do you use to paint with?" . Well, the Harbor Freight HVLP gun always comes up. I have said, any time they go on sale, I pick up a couple. It's easier and cheaper to just throw them away than to spend money on lacquer thinner to clean them, not to mention the time involved. This weekend Harbor Freight is having a "Yard Sale". Here is what I got. Then I presented this: So, bottom line is $9.99 less 25% = $7.49 each. I bought four of them. I had 4 coupons, and I had to go through several different registers to get my discount, but it was worth it.

Gotta love this new day and age we live in. If you want something done right you gotta do it yourself! That's why most of us are here right?

Bob, it could be worse.. Of course this isn't just the postal service's fault, but it's Gov'mt related.

Here is a pic of the mod I made to my 520s seat. I also removed the coil springs and the slider, then added big rubber bumpers made from an old bow roller off a boat trailer. I also added a hinged 1/16" thick plate to cover the holes in the seat pan. This keeps the grass out and also acts as a reinforcing plate for the bumpers to rest on. This arrangement is very stable.

Not long ago, I sent a 1st class envelope from my house to a town 10 miles away, and it took 5 days. Last week I mailed a part in a padded envelope to one of our members in the UK and it only took 4 days. Someone needs to explain that. [emoji398]

this where I am at so far with the 1257.I pick this up in NY in May. what a jewel all original just a clean from the frame up. all is left is a good compound on the paint. I so wanted to do a video but my sound on this computer is not cooperating. I did want to keep it original that is why the car battery with the round post. Enjoy Gary B.

The gas lines are all new now with a fuel filter below the tank and rerouted under the engine. I need seat springs in a bad way

Ditto what Geno said.

Well, maybe... in the basement when the Mrs and all her rules ain't home.

I would loosen the bolts in the head and put it just like it was. I wouldn't tell them that I did anything or they may blame it on you.

if the belt is longer than before by 1/4" the belt profile probably isn't allowing the belt and/or pulleys to slip enough when the clutch is pushed in. either the belt isn't slipping enough on the engine pulley and is still moving when the clutch is in, or any belt fingers or the belt cover isn't positioned properly. for the gears to be grinding you still have movement inside the transmission. all movement at the transmission pulley needs to be stopped otherwise the gears will grind. the belt guard is installed on the tractor, isn't it? without starting a debate here on oem vs aftermarket belts, i wish to say this is one of the reasons i only use oem belts. i have never had a problem when replacing belts with the same part number as originally on the tractor or application.

I've tried every conceivable method of leaf pick up and a rear discharge deck with a lawn sweeper in tow is the best way to go.

Unlike some other K series singles KT 17s do not have adjustable valves. If they are getting noisy they are probably too short and the only repair is replacement (and that is pricey). Other than losing some power I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Jim you crack me up.

Wonder who's pocket that envelope is going into?

Plus the $12 Billion average annual subsidy from us taxpayers.

That's not a bad looking Horse but I had no idea that Dr. Frankenstein was a welder.

Looks like they used marzipan to make them patches.

I think Divine intervention is keeping the USPS alive.

Found this today what's it worth Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk So that's all of them I will get the year tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Our town "Street Fest" is the 2nd weekend of September and it is our towns 155th anniversary. Every 5 years it is a bigger deal and we have a parade, A couple of weeks ago, my wife said, "You need to get your horses ready for the parade"! Well, we have been working on that and I had the D-200 out today stretching it's legs and she snapped a photo. When I have all of them "parade ready" I will get plenty of photos.

I've got a Simplicity that will lay down a nice stripe. But today, while mowing at my Church, I thought I'd give the Wheelhorse 520H w/ 48 inch deck a try at it. Here's what I got: Not bad for an old tractor.... ;)

Nope... that one was plasma cut from sheet steel, member?

Really loose????......better take KS's advise or they will wipe out the plastic fan that cools your hyro (inside near right wheel)..new fan will cost more than rubber straps!!...just sayin'.....or ask me how I know!

Also... confirm the sheave on your pulleys are clean and free of rust before installing that new belt.

Good deals out there on C/L if you're patient... and ready to strike.

I have the same 'problem' in east central Missouri -- But for me it is a good problem -- Had enough rain and cool weather that not only do I now have a lush stand of crab grass (which filled in my multiple bare spots) but the cool season fescues are also still growing -- For the first time in YEARS I am cutting grass every week in AUGUST!!

Wouldn't too long of a belt have the opposite effect? I'm going with "you forgot to put the belt cover back on".

Definitely talk to them and give them the chance to correct the issue. Who knows maybe they will give you a discount on your next service, or some new head gaskets.

:D Perfick Neil...

Man !! That tractor sure looks good Geno.

heres a tracking detail of an recent ebay purchase for my son. i wonder what this looks like on a map...... its not the worst one by any means, but most of any purchases I've had from the west coast came to Des Moines IA without the 2 day detour to MS and MO. August 18, 2014 , 8:15 am Out for Delivery GENESEO, IL 61254 August 18, 2014 , 8:05 am Sorting Complete GENESEO, IL 61254 August 18, 2014 , 6:09 am Arrived at Post Office GENESEO, IL 61254 August 18, 2014 , 12:57 am Departed USPS Facility DES MOINES, IA 50395 August 17, 2014 , 10:11 pm Arrived at USPS Facility DES MOINES, IA 50395 August 16, 2014 , 7:31 pm Departed USPS Facility HAZELWOOD, MO 63042 August 15, 2014 , 8:03 pm Arrived at USPS Facility HAZELWOOD, MO 63042 August 14, 2014 , 10:52 pm Departed USPS Facility JACKSON, MS 39201 August 14, 2014 , 2:47 am Arrived at USPS Facility JACKSON, MS 39201 August 13, 2014 , 12:43 am Departed USPS Facility ANAHEIM, CA 92899 August 12, 2014 , 3:30 pm Arrived at USPS Origin Facility ANAHEIM, CA 92899 August 12, 2014 , 2:15 pm Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility IRVINE, CA 92606 August 12, 2014 Pre-Shipment Info Sent to USPS

Must be some good paint holding those patches on the deck. That pigeon poop poured around the edges surely isn't holding anything. The tractor doesn't look bad, but the deck repair begs to question the quality of the tractor maintenance. I would think $300-$400 if the engine starts easy and runs strong with no smoke or surging, and the tranny is strong.

Ian , I thought it only right to show our American audience a pic of you standing by your doner car from which your axle Came from, as I am not sure that they would be familiar with our highly prestigious reliant three wheel limo

the deck ain't worth much hope it mows better then it looks how many hrs on the onan i'd say in the $ 300.00 to $500.00 range eric j

Last winter we had more than our usual amount of snow, so I was kept very busy clearing driveways in my immediate neighborhood. I have about 8 to 10 on my "route" and they all appreciate the work that my 520 with 54" blade does for them. Some pay me and others barter with computer repair, baked goods or other compensation. As we all know, I would gladly do it for the "seat time" but I am very happy to take any form of payment as a bonus!

The key I think to keeping it looking new is a 3' piece of 5/16" brake line with an air fitting on the end. Every time it's used it gets blown off. With a 80 gal Devilbiss air compressor you just have to watch you don't blow a hole in something.

Where to start . Well, I'd say clean out 1/2 half of the garage and don't think about using it for the car again until next year. Take copious pictures of everything on the tractor. I mean everything. Each part, nut, bolt, pin, lever, rod, spring, wire, etc., etc. Then and only then, start taking it apart. The pictures will be your best friend when you start to put it back together.

And Tada!! new 2-year supporter here!!!

Other side done, I can now pass the drive from the front to the rear