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Well, I have wanted one of these for a LONG time and now I finally have one. This 420 was used. It seems like it was at least taken care of mechanically. The oil was full and pretty clean and the air filter was pretty clean as well. The 20 hp Kohler runs excellent with 250 hrs. on it and its pretty friggin fast!. Cosmetically it could be better.. The paint has some chips and scratches here and there as well as the decals being a little scratched and marked up. The seat has a few tears where you sit. Thankfully I work for a leather company with a 60,000 square foot buiding full of leather so matching it up shouldn't be too difficult. The chrome isn't too bad other than the steering wheel. having EVERYTHING rechromed is pretty much out of the question because I'm pretty sure that will put me in the poor house. I'm not too sure on whether to fully restore it or leave it as a survivor.. I know I won't be able to do it this year as I'm hoping to sell my house this spring if all goes well. There just enough enough room in my current garage to properly restore this tractor. Anyway, here is how it has cleaned up since yesterday...

Finally got the ambition a few days ago to start working on my 702 with HY-2 hydraulic lift.I guess it hasn't run in many years.Plus it lived outdoors.All the normal things wrong.Tranny full of water.Fan gear on the steering broken,Rear hub halfmoon keys just about worn off.Carb full of varnish.I was going to start buying some needed parts,but decided to drag my other 702 into the shop today.Manual lift on this one.Real nice gear-drive RD mowere deck too.Plus all good steering components.Got the mower deck,gas tank and steering column off since I've taken the pics.Some people will probably think I'm restoring the wrong one,but the one with the hydraulic lift came from an old friend .I thought I'd share with you guys here.Enjoy the pics.Love these little red tractors.

Got a call yesterday and you know me... I think I'm just gonna leave the trailer hooked to a truck from now on. Picked up a 77 C160 Auto, 75 C161, (the hoods are switched) 1056, Work Horse 700, and a 12 8sp. It was a nice surprise to see the front weights on the 1056. I couldn't believe they were all there and 4 of them ran and drove and 1 just needs a coil. Also got a tiller, 3 more decks, some extra parts, and something I desperately needed, another plow.

no wonder I cant find any horses in ky Geno has them all

I just bumped into this post- My name is easy- I was recruited by and played football for the Fighting Illini of University of Illinois. My Coach was Pete Elliott. We won the 1964 Rose Bowl, and I was lucky enough to play with men like **** Butkus, Jim Grabowski, Bob Trumpy, and several others that went on to NFL careers. I blew my knee out in a spring game, ending my career. I played left Tackle on offense , because I was a good Pass Blocker , and right Tackle on defense for pass rushing. Good memories and life lessons, good education.

Thanks Guy's Great Help.....I only have the little MF 7 as of now Im in process of restoring it and Dads MF 12 but I can post up a picture of a massey Harris of Dad's we just finished Im going to buy a Lawn Ranger as soon as I get done with the little MF.....a picture of Dad out playing on His triple shorty after I got the paint done this past July sorry no Wheel Horse pictures yet but hopefully next summer I can get one bought and then it's on...LOL

Started another project this fall, I decided to install a 10 HP Chinese Diesel in a rescued C85. I worked a good price from Carroll Stream this spring on an engine and when I picked up the C85 in WV, I thought that would make a good fit. And like everything else I do, it got a little carried away! Frist thought was making a worker, now slowly turning into a show pony. The C85 black hood worked well because of the vast room under the hood. I made up threaded mounting blocks from 3/8†bar stock for mounting the engine. The engine was too close to the top of the hood to allow the compression release to rotate; I made a new hood hinge and raised the hood 3/4â€. A small teak on the side of the hood using a bar clamp and that made enough room to clear the air cleaner. Then came new paint, tires, a stack, (with chrome tip), a sleeve hitch and much more. It is now about 90% now. Hope to be done next month; I will shoot more pics when completed. Thanks for looking. Joe

Thanks for the reply's, I spent some time today cleaning it up with wd40 and steelwool, I also put some MM oil in the eng and let it sit, and then turn it over to check if it was seized up.(all good) I then put a jump pack on the battery cable too check the starter, she turned over fine, ( plug out ). I am going to clean the carb next and then try and start her up. I have a few questions, There was a problem with the steering so I removed the front wheels and started checking things over and found a loose nut at the bottom of the steering shaft. That will be an easy fix, I notice the steering linkage look different, and I wanted to know if this was OE? ( see attached photo 2078). Front tire are filled with cal I think, what is my best plan for them. The tires are good front and back. Rims might need paint, looking for ideas on that. I would also like to see a photo of how the battery was tie down on the frame, if any one has a good photo. Thanks, Dave

I used lots of aluminum foil and in some spots I had to use ultra fine steel wool in extra soapy water. I then put a coat of wax on the chrome.. Nothing got scratched...

It's back together and running. As I had indicated, I was getting anxious to put it to work, so I did not do an extensive redo. I settled for some new paint in the more obvious areas and the rest of the effort was in the mechanics. The engine seems to be in near perfect condition. I changed the oil (which, BTW, wasn't all that bad shape), cleaned out the gas tank and replaced the fuel filter, cleaned and put a kit in the carb, removed the deck lift, adjusted the brake, replaced the tie rods and put 4 new tires on it (I went with turf tread since I don't plan to do heavy work with it). The local power company replaced my feeder pole (about 40' pole) a few weeks ago and just dropped the old pole in the yard (my request). I just tied a tow strap to one end of the pole and put the WH in low-low and walked off with the pole. It didn't even hit the governor. I'm happy with it. For about $250-$300 I have a fine addition to my "fleet".

got some work on the ranger today, seat on, outside pics with juliette and got the deck adjuster but the split pin won and the angle grinder was the only way it was coming off. james

Maryland needs to be kicked out of Div. 1 college football entirely! How do you lose a 25 pt. lead at home on the last day of the season? Steve, I was on the road following the game. But if you and I were watching the game together, I would have been tossing furniture at you the entire 2nd half! I caught the end and couldn't believe it. Watched some highlites and it looked like Christian Ponder and Donovan Mcnabb were at QB with all the grounders. I did see that pass the Maryland guy caught with his feet and knees. Too bad it wasn't called right. SINCE I now nothing about college football I can't complain about the results. My only regret is Iowa is done. Now Steve and Brrly might pick the same teams and take half the fun out of it. New rule next year. Bitten needs to pick first so we know what teams will win!

Excuses!!

Thanks guys! The plan for this one is to totally refurb it... fix everything that needs fixing but keep it in its work cloths. That way I can drive it without worrying about the paint or if grease and oil leak. Even though the tractor originally had a Clinton, I will be swapping a K90 on it... just so I have one Kohler powered RJ35.

thank you everyone I had a nice easy going relaxing day Brian

Yes... One to me and You have one leaving tomorrow. I really think your buy/sell ratio is a wee skewed lol But Still ... Rather see you do what you're doing than them end up .... lord only knows where...

YES!

Gotta make a lectric starter till you getem runnin right Craig.

He has gone beyond collecting......and into the unknown.....me just a owner and only wish I could collect.

We got it together enough to test ride today. The engine is loud, seems to have plenty of power. Will see when we put the plow and tiller on this spring. Hope to finish assembly this week, lights, hitch, and decals. I am attaching a couple short vids of my best neighbor Fred driving around IMG_0348.mov IMG_0347.mov.

I have a 30'x50' shop that's empty and needs some horses in it

its just my name

Here's a update had to paint the back fender the rust was out of control so now it's multiple colors but I like it

The amp meter will NOT show the draw from the battery due to the starter. The starter can draw 35- 50 amps which far exceeds the scale of the ammeter. Download the Kohler engine manual from the MANUALS section of this forum. There are additional checks that can be made internal to the starter if you are convinced it may be fried. Brushes can be replaced, armature commutators can be faced or cleaned, worn bearings can be replaced. Poor battery condition, poor battery cables and corroded cable connections can make you believe you have a bad starter.Make sure you can turn over the crankshaft of the engine by hand to eliminate engine mechanical issues. Measure that battery voltage while you are cranking the engine.

I think you're worthy of the elite position Steve. Just knock on the basement door and we'll let you down. Oh yeah. Hey AJ!!! Nice try in your attempt to get to the donuts but you under estimated the talent a couple of us have in picking the teams.

Bob...you are absolutely correct...it is much better to be in the basement with good people, then standing on the top with only one way to go. I am much more comfortable in the basement then I am on the top. I am out of my comfort zone.

OH...one more bragging rights issue I have to deal with.....wait for it!!! Illinois is going Bowling...Michigan gets to be at home watching the game. Watch out for those cigar store Indians... Who would have thought that???

Some of my favorites A Dino on a Pond My daughter with her lawn ranger Friends at the show And the best one of all

I don't use anything on the inside or outside. I use the correct size chain for the tire, and fit them so they are tight without the need for anything extra.

I need some 653 ID help. Picked this up the other day and started looking at parts etc. There is no model tag just the 653 decal. A couple of the things that need sorted out are; the rear hubs on the uni drive have 5 lugs. The part manuals show 3 lugs, the transmission seems to be original?? The engine mount appears to be for a Kohler. The original engine was missing. I am going to just leave the 51 years of love as is and I am going to clean it up, and get it moving with a spare Kohler. I do need the specs of the engine pulley diameter etc. as well as the height above the frame to the center of the shaft as well as the distance from the front of the frame to the center of the shaft. There a snow blade in the pictures, is it Wheel Horse? Any help will be appreciated. Joe

Just came across this artical about this engine. Seems very interesting. http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/11/24/compact-rotary-engine-is-petite-powerhouse/

A little shot of Sea Foam should clear that problem right up.

I don't have to cook it?? LOL

I finally spent a little time on this today. A PO bypassed the pto lever switch. There there two wires that were four wires (orange, yellow, tan and green I think) They came lose and once I looked the the wiring diagram I figured out which ones were crossed. connected and crimped the correct wires back and she fired right off like it is used to doing. Now I need to mount the smaller tires with chains and get ready to push some snow with it.

So...did she finish it yet?

Well you alright in my book no matter what........

Into the unknown is a perfect way to put this. I don't know where to put them. I have about 20K more sq ft of barns across the street but I really like them all here... I did sell one with a plow though that's getting picked up tomorrow morning.

Notice the Hood Reversion. Dash Inlay Change Cradle K241 VS Brigg's 8hp Pedal Foot Rest's Working From Front To Back! Excellent Fun!

No chains, no weights, no problem! IMG_4267.mov

We could do the championship game...Mike could tie me. I am OK with that. Here is what I suggest...every one pick the game next Saturday and send their pick in a PM to JIMD...it would remain secret until he post the picks once everyone is in...OK with that??

In regards to Michigan State and their first games ,, Old Polish proverb dad always said,,"Birds that sh!+ fast don't sh!+ long" .. The winner ,,, Congratulations on a real decent year of picks Steve. Don't shortchange anything. Could have been you that missed your timing . See you in the SEC next year better do 5 years of homework on them.

What creek is that ? Smokes ? Here's the tongue jack off my sled trailer . My conservative estimate is +/- 3000 lbs on the top of the aluminum cap . Props to Triton trailers for making one worthy of a Buffalo storm . The jack , on the other hand was a $20 harbor-freight cheapie . You get whatcha pay for !

Yes Neil I am planning to attend again this year. 2013 was my first Big Show. I had great fun and met some really good people. Also joined the Wheel Horse Collectors Club while I was there. Thank you friend, Van

I have made mention before that This is the most polite,helpful Forum I have been on. Many are Not this way. Of course the"bad" Forums get more discussion than The good ones. We all just need to Spread the word. The internet has Made the world a lot smaller. Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2

One of the things I did after going to a show or two was to make up a business type card to hand out to fellow Wheel Horse folks. It has my address and contact information on the Front. On the back I have information on the various Wheel Horse posting sites I am on! It is a quick and easy way to pass on the good word about Wheel Horse tractors!

Maybe a Redsquare decal or fridge magnet could be sold on Ebay to promote the site

If you run across anyone who would consider joining but has reservations because ........ please let me know the concerns, I am interested in growing the forum and consider all recommendations to encourage members to join.

I don't know Karl, I explain its a good place for spares and help, as well as we are a good bunch. However some folks just don't seem interested.... This isn't going to apply for everyone out there, but I know of two people from the UK that have wheel horses, my grandad has two and my uncle has one, however the problem with those two is my grandad struggles to read and spell, and my uncle is so far out in the sticks he doesn't even have the internet, god knows he he copes these days! Everything seems to be online, Other wise they have both said it seems a very interesting site from what I've told them about it,