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Hope this is the place to share this. finally edited some video of the day I let My Grandkids take the Lawn Ranger for a ride on the north lot. Brought back the memories of my first solo. It made their summer.

Worked on the 520H I purchased yesterday as it was missing pretty bad. Last night I thought I had a bas head gasket on the rear cylinder, however I took a good look at it this morning and seen some blow by around the rear intake manifold. Took the muffler and tin off to get to it and removed the manifold to find the gasket was shot. Installed a new intake manifold gasket and presto, problem solved. Mowed my lawn and clean her up a bit. I had two others out playing so I took a picture of the three I had out today. 520H, 520H and a 418A. My other 520H didn't get to play today, she's getting ready for surgery.

Using the words "Indiana" and "defense" in the same sentence is an Oxy-Moran. Ya, Squonk...and if I had luck in this hand and $#it in the other...and I clapped them together...I'd be having a doughnut by now.

AJ's probably right but if Notre Dame keeps playing like they did last night they likely will be battered and bruised before their next Big 10 match up. I think the biggest shocker to me was how the Indiana defense handed Bowling Green the last minute win. With my uncanny lack of skills in picking football winners I better enjoy what will probably be my only week for bragging rights.

Brought home 520H #3 yesterday. I must have a hole in my head for bringing home another Wheel Horse. I think this makes 27 total now and I cant stop looking. Anyhow I went to an estate sale yesterday and found this 1989 520H with a 48" deck, plow, chains, wheel weights, mid mount grader, tiller and a pull behind spreader. Needless to say it found it's way on my trailer and to it's new home. It was running rough and initially I was thinking that it might be running on one cylinder. I sprayed a little water, from a squirt bottle on the cylinders with the engine running and got steam from each one. So I determined she's running on two. Then I sprayed a bit of starting fluid on the front cylinder and nothing changed, so I sprayed some on the back cylinder and she smoothed right out for a moment, so today I get to replace a head gasket. All in all it's in pretty good shape and should make an awesome snow removal tool this winter. It came with 4 really nice hub caps that should look really nice on one of my Suburban's or RJ's. My goal is to have a 520 for mowing, one for snow blowing and one for snow plowing without having to change attachments or maybe my goal is just having one more to tinker with who knows. Like I said---hole in the head.

I'm a B1G fan but I'm also a realist. This conference is not going to get better with games like Ohio State vs. Kent State. The Big Ten needs to start playing the better SEC teams and beating them to get some respect.It's that simple. I don't know what genius thought up B1G vs. MAC but he should have been strung up by the short hairs for that idea. Talk about a deliberate weakening of the conference. :*****: Ok, climbing off my now. P.S. I don't agree with everything Rob says..

You Purdont! :lol:

I use brake cleaner. Same material on the clutch as rear brakes.

I had a good experience with Fastenal also. I was approached to help ship a Snapper push mower for a gentleman outside McLean, VA. I packaged it in a box and strapped it to a pallet. It cost the guy $90 for Fastenal to ship it from Gaylord, MI. It was an easy process and I will consider using Fastenal again.

My L-107 cost $479.35....in 1967..., still working Plugged the amount into an inflation calculator. It would now cost $3,419.32

And a little more done today. I had to do some work for my Dad this weekend so garage time was really tight.

Very doubtful!!! So how's Northwestern doing this year Steve? Boom-shak-a-laka, botta bing!! I bet that is one timeout that Kirk Ferentz called that he Wished he wouldn't have, :03 left, he called timeout a split second before the kick, trying to ice the kicker well he got the timeout and the kick went wide left, second attempt he put it thru %&$#@@##$$$%%% I don't know exactly what I said but it wasn't good

Don't bring it.....lol Glenn

As promised, all my Horses lined up at home waiting for drivers for our towns 155th birthday. Left to right: 654, Work Horse 700, 875, B-80, B-100, Raider 12, GT-14, C-160, D-200 Some implements: Waiting for the parade to start: 1st place trophy for Agriculture entry:

No braggin' that week was terrible! John, this is why I absolutely loath Iowa! I root for them and they disappoint me each time I pick them! < Not going where this went last year, but . Indiana and BG was a toss up, the second hand was on the 12 when I looked up, so I had to toss a coin.... Heads, I lost!

Yes, hydros need to be ran at full throttle and speed adjusted with the motion control lever.

If its the GT-1100, GT-1142, GT1600 or a GT-1642 its an 8 speed. The only WorkHorse hydro's were the GT-1800 and GT1848. Mike..............

You can try the Seafoam treatment. It is probably some debris in the carb as I have had it happen to me exactly as you wrote it. Take the top off the carb and remove the float and clean the bowel out as best you can then spray out all the orifices with Seafoam. I have even left Seafoam in the carb for an overnight then blasted it again before putting everything back together. It will make a difference!

Last weekend I sold the 108-5 rear engine rider and got a classic. I found a complete, running and mowing 655 on CL. The deck needed to be attached and it was missing the belt to the mower deck. Got a replacement battery tray with the connecting bar. Do I leave it as-is, or do I do a restore? I'm so happy! Greg

Happiness is... a mirror full of rainy daze and sunshine.

Your GT 14 should have a Sundstrand 90-2062 hydro. My C models have 90-1136, 90-1140, or 90-2046 hydros. So I am not familiar with yours, but mine all have been converted from transmission fluid to 30wt motor oil. If yours has transmission fluid (RED) now I would stay with that. If it has oil (TAN) now stay with 30WT oil. There is only one lubricant for the axle and tranny. They share the same oil or fluid. The TOW VALVES on mine are on the left side. One is petcock type 1/4 turn valve under the flip up seat on top left. The other one is a slotted screw one turn CCW to open valve behind the left foot rest on the left front of the hydro. I'm sure a member familiar with your 90-2062 hydro will help out.

Do any of you guys remember the first time you sat and drove a horse? Today was my first time and I had to check my draws for brown stripes....lol I just shut it down and let my son drive it off the trailer and around the field for a bit. I just bought a 1975 D-200 with attachments which was posted in an earlier thread. I'm a large guy and the steering wheel is real real close to the bread basket. My son Ben and I will have to make some changes this winter..... Anyways, when running her thru her attachments we found the front plow doesn't have enough down pressure.....must be a adjustment underneath for sure but we didn't have time to look too close. The PTO belt is hurtin' because the tiller was bogging down along with the mower so I am off tomorrow to order a new one. I read the manual several times on operating this puppy, er horse, and all my son suggested was "Dad, all you need is more seat time" I am sure he's right, I just never drove anything like a horse before. Any suggestions and I do mean any, will be appreciated short of driving off a cliff.......been there done that. Thanks, John

Yes I hear ya. I have a blower and cab on one of the c120's just waiting. I also have a blade on the 856 and a Suburban 401 with a blade for the side walks. My leaves have been falling for a couple weeks now and we never seen 50 yesterday. Ole lady winter will be early this year

Like Gene says,, brake cleaner. Glenn

One word description. AWESOME! Glenn

Ugh ... I just hate when people do not follow correct upkeep on their tractors ... That HAS to be the original filter and I'm betting the fluid is too ... Looking forward to putting it back together and putting it to work...finally!

Haha ok maybe I should say snow/dirt blade... thank for keepin me on my toes Geno... [emoji12]

Glenn, my thoughts EXACTLY!..... If the engine can stay in place, and the head can be cleaned, then why pull and reinstall, the engine? Just me but there has to be a much simplier way!!!! Rob

The one I just bought did that. Cleaning the carb took care of it.

oh I have forgot to tell you my points! 31.5 from 35 in the maschine shop,4 from 5 in presentation an 14.5 from 20 in the writing part(devloppment,writing a service manual and the drawings) after all 50/60 points.I m a bit angry because it's not the best Nummer out of my classes ( I m the 3rd the other two had 52)because my USB stick broke down and I can 't redraw all the drawin perfektly in time sou I have lost 4 pointsof 10... Tomorrow I will have a second-chance exam in math(stupid teacher). I hope I will pass and I can go to the Universety. Jeff

I have no knowledge of college football. With that being said, I almost went undefeated this week. Just needed a few bounces.

Some yellow tape roping off the area should help or at least alert the parents.

So, i think my recently acquired 518xi was home to a mouse, or several. The last time i mowed (only the 2nd time), the temp gauge was just past 3/4 by the time i was finishing up. It was a pretty hot and humid day. But, i started researching, and it seems that's a bit on the hot side. So, i started pulling stuff off the motor. I pulled off the filter assembly, then the gold colored plate on top of the carb. I found some of what looks like mouse bedding. Blue thread mixed with mossy stuff. I started digging deeper, and found more. I took my air compressor out, and got the air gun going. I blew everything out as best i could. It took forever. Covered my garage with dust. Got tons of crap out. I even found some mouse fur, attached to what might be a piece of a mouse. So, do i need to pull the motor and clean this thing real good? How urgent is it? I don't have a lot of free time at the moment. I also don't have a hoist. Thanks.

My only problem is the muddy feet full of grit getting dragged across the sheet metal. I'm ok as long I'm asked but when kids just jump on and start yanking and pulling on stuff and the parents just stand their and watch, that pisses me off. My tractors work so they ain't perfect and got some war marks on them. Ezra's a great tractor for kids. Can't hurt too much on him. The RJ I have to keep an eye on.

The funny thing is, I have a "big" red tractor and she does not like to ride....... She likes to take videos though!

Removing an engine from any tractor is usually fairly easy. First and foremost, take pictures each step along the way. If you have not done this before the major confusion arises when you start to put it back together and have several wires that must go to the right connectors. Good photos will eliminate getting them on the wrong post. You will most likely have to remove some of the tin that covers the engine to disconnect some of the wiring. Again take photos. Even though it looks simple it is sometimes confusing trying to figure out the right angle a tin goes on an engine. Typically on a twin cylinder the engine will weigh about 90 lbs. Most folks can handle this amount of weight. If you do not have a work bench to sit the engine, you can simply leave it on the frame in most cases and turn it to the position you need to work on it. I have a metal dolly I put mine on so I can take it out of the garage and give it a good degreasing with a power washer. Make sure you cover the carburetor with a plastic bag and rubber band to keep the water out. As long as there is no power on the electronics, and they are completely dry before you hook them back up, they won't be hurt by the water or cleaning solution if rinsed properly. Evan the newest novice can do these things with a rudimentary amount of tools so go at it. If you get into trouble there is enough experience on this forum to get you back on track. Remember a lot of photographs are your best friend. I use my cell phone in the shop then download them into my computer.

I believe pricing depends on who's selling ,who's buying , what someone wants for it, what someones willing to pay for it, the condition, where the tractor is, whats it going to cost to travel to get it or ship it...etc. - ect. I've bought several Lawn Rangers priced from" FREE" to as much as $500. can also depend on anything included with the tractor. I'm guessing this also is true in the UK. It just depends....Good luck and just keep an eye out for the good deals

CLEAN UP IN THE PRODUCE ASILE!!!

More is always better.

Looks good hodge. Good goal. One each for each chore. Best of luck. Glenn

Should be more than that. Problem is likely the pump or lack of arm movement from something internal. Do you have another tractor that you can switch the pump from?

You never said why you are having trouble with the engine. What was wrong with it that made you tear it down. Was it burning oil? Making noises? Were the rings stuck to the piston? If the bore is smooth and not scored I would hone it and put a new set of rings in it. Don't worry about dings in the side of the piston. If the rings can seal properly the dings won't make any difference. If there is what looks like a burn line leading to the exhaust valve then the engine was probably running lean. That's probably a carburetor problem.

Here's a pic of the GT1100 that I redid this spring. It's all Wheel Horse! The only things I saw different were ... No height adjustment for the lift lever and ofcourse the Briggs motor. It runs and mows as well as a Kohler. And it is 30 years old.

Well... I really only got a couple good ones.

Yes , there should be a allen head, 3/8" I think, drain plug on the very bottom center of the housing. After draining, It may help to raise the front of the tractor to remove the last bit of oil. If the oil looks reasonably clean, I would not flush...just install the new filter and refill . You may need to add more oil after running a little.

NAPA # 1410

That's so cool...Let's go Joe. Surprised MJ hasn't made one...C'mon, Let's Go Duke.

not sure what fenders im going to use.

If I never do anything else with the Ranger it was worth the price just for that experience.