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First two day weekend I've had in a long time & decided to spend that extra day in the garage working on a few Horse's. First I serviced & finished putting the 310-8/Kwik Way FEL tractor together. I rebuilt the carb, changed the points, plug, condenser, air filter...changed the oil in the engine & trans. New drive belt, clutch spring, checked to make sure the hub & pulleys were snug. Hung a set of wheel weights on it & fastened a counterweight to the hitch. Still have a few things to do yet (easy steer conversion), but pretty much ready to go to work. Also brought in a clean C-85, but non running that I picked up last week for cheap. I neglected it & let it sit outside this past week out in the back yard where it was covered in snow from Saturdays snowfall. My Argo came in handy for dragging it around to the front of the house where I could get it in the garage & start dethawing Checked all the fluids, changed the battery, added some fresh gas & it fired right up. I think I'll put my weighted rear tires on it & use it this winter as my snow pusher.

Just thought I'd post my new (used) 2000 314-8 I found at a local dealer, only has 215 hours, with a 42" RD deck in excellent shape. This makes the 5th one for my herd. Looking forward to mowing next year with this instead of my SK 482.

Look what I found on my trailer this morning ! Was that extendable foot rest a WH option? Found this in the truck bed. I did drive by Steve Farmers Auction last night after delivering some horses to their winter storage barn in Red Lion. It was after dark...maybe that's where it it jumped on .

Here is a few more picks...The 1st snow is always special. Took these today. BTW, the 702 did a very nice job clearing my new drive way. We got 9" of the white stuff...heavy and wet...lots of trees and power lines down. We did not have any ice on Saturday. Stupid geese are flying into tree branches and landing on the ice like it is still wet...what a riot. :)

I inherited two rifles from my very favorite Uncle after he past away in an auto accident in September. An old Spanish Mauser 98 with a sporterized stock chambered for 243 Win. The other is a 1950's Savage 99 in 308. I have shot both and knew that each gun was sighted in for my Uncle's poor eyesight and flinch. Each at 100 yards shot 7 inches low and 3 to 4 inches left. I dialed in the 243 in no time using 7 shells then put a three shot group in the black and called that guy done. But..........................I have a 788 Remington with a light weight maple stock in 308. I always thought it kicked hard. Nah! It has nothing on that Savage.I was able to put a three shot group in the black and also had two friends shoot it to confirm it was benched in and not flinched in to my characteristics and to have them tell me if they thought it was a mule. They each hit the black and both said it kicked harder than their Winchester short mags. I personally shot that bi*#h 10 times before letting it cool and throwing the three shot group in the target. 17 bucks for a box of shells! A gun that is zero on at 100 yards. A shoulder with an arm I can't lift over my head or straight out! I'm going to be real productive at work on Monday! Glad I'm not hunting bear this year. I have one week to heal!

Got all of the plow's and Ag's on this year's plow fleet, ready for snow!

Here is our "winter wonderland" and a couple pics of my hubby, Rich, putting the Honda powered 520H and the 44" two stage to good use. Very wet snow about 8" deep. I had trouble posting using Internet explorer. I switched to Google Chrome and posting was fine. Red

And that all I've got to say....

Thanks Brian! I'm guessing this is why it has the auxiliary feed bag: The tractor & mower deck are both 1994 and the blower is a 1993. 710 hours on the tractor and it needs some TLC ~ especially in the wiring department.

He are a couple of late runners of mine

Bob...mathematically Michigan has a shot...you need to just feel good about that. You know, as well as I do..."if you have dung in this hand and if in the other and you clap your hands"...well we all know what that does. The east is wide open right now, and I don't think John cares who Iowa plays. The 3 east teams have all the pressure...Iowa is just playing lowly Nebraska...I think...the most dangerous college football team in the nation....but what do I know...I am down there trying to get a beer and a doughnut out of Koen. Here is what I think....and this is crazy. 2 undefeateds left, Clemson and Iowa, sorry John...I just can't believe either one of these teams is going to run the gambit. More power to them if they do. Personally, I would like to see Iowa do it this year. Here is what is going to be totally crazy...If they both end up with 1 loss, you will have about 14 one loss teams to choose from for that final 4. I would not want to be Iowa in that situation...they are just not getting the respect yet. They need to go into the Big Ten championship game at 12 and 0...loosing to Nebraska will leave them at the mercy of the committee. If Michigan sneaks into the Big Ten Championship game...it means that Michigan St. and Ohio St. have 2 losses...I think we all know what that means. I don't really see Clemson getting in with out a loss. Iowa has the in road...they just have to keep winning. On a side note...Notre Dame used to have some really cool uniforms, and one of the best fight songs. What is with these pajamas that they are wearing on the field. I am expecting to see all the ????? from a Batman movie. :)

Damnit! :^( I see I forgot to pick that game!!! Oh well sh*t happens I guess! In my mind I picked Em but oh well! On the Who Goes thing if Mich State wins next week they will play IOWA If They Loose And OSU Looses to Michigan then we Michigan are going to play Iowa. If MS Looses and Michigan looses to OSU then OSU will go.

I found a nice hh60 on CL going to look at in a few min if it checks out it will be for the lawn ranger the price is 125$ not sure if its a good deal or not but seems easier then a full rebuild

That is what I thought....Early Christmas present!

Quite a haul Ed. Nice score!!!

I was told about this incoming 520H way back in early July by the owner of the dealership where it was to be traded-in. It took this long to get things worked out, but it all came together last Saturday.

I used a 3:1 mix of diesel fuel and Marvel Mystery Oil to free up a 12hp Kohler. Poured in about a half pint thru the spark plug hole, and soaked it for a few weeks. Then slowly worked it free with a breaker bar and socket on the fly wheel bolt. The engine is now running smoothly with no smoking, and I didn't have to pull the head. Worth a try, and should work if the engine is seized from just sitting unused (as opposed to overheating from low oil). Also, might want to drain the old oil, and see what comes out. Good luck. Jim

The trouble is the "new" Kohler points themselves are also junk!

Salvaged this Work Horse, sat in Leon Redbone's barn for 10 years. Added the 48" plow and height adjust. Came with a new, unused, 48" SD deck and mule drive. Total cost? $0.00! Paint, seat, lights. Ready for snow although we did try a bit of mowing and snow pushin' last year before detailing this Stallion. https://youtu.be/nGNyA9q4TkA

Scotch and Holy Water! Works great when you need it.

1962 502 1955 RJ-35

My first restoration, finished last fall. It's a 1976 C-120 and it's only job is plowing snow and looking good, of course.

2005 Classic GT

this post is for the lucky few who have acquired a 420LSE and really would like to find a decal set. I have spoken with many of you about the difficulty in getting a decent set made. I purchased another companies chrome vinyl and have locked myself in the shop for the weekend. Here is a picture of the maintenance decal. I make lots of brushed chrome decals for many of the 60's tractors and Kohler engines with acceptable results but the size of the 420 hood decals causes problems during lamination. I ruined the first run of hood decals due to excessive moisture soaking into the chrome vinyls liner. I wish they would make this vinyl on a 90# liner like the normal wrap vinyl. that would solve the problem. I am going to try printing just the left and right side decals only in the middle of the 15 inch vinyl which will allow me to reload for cutting even though the edges of the vinyl may be too thin from moisture. Another problem with chrome vinyls is that they are very delicate on the surface. Just lightly wiping dust particles with a swiffer can leave light but visible scratches. Plus they are not nearly as easy to install as the air escape wrap vinyl most of my decals are made on. I know 4 members who have been wanting me to attempt making these again so I am giving it a good try. Stay tuned for further developments!!

I bought these off Amazon. Cheap, but they are still better than the original headlights. I wanted something that would fit in the same holes. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UYMRNOU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00 Made a little U shaped bracket, welded the light brackets to it, screwed it to the headlight support. Original wiring intact. My light meter on my phone showed 792 Lux with the originals, 185944 with the new ones.

I'm going to start this in TRACTORS...knowing I'm going to get out the 702 in the morning for pics. This is the 1st snow of the season...it is always special. I once again get to move snow and not just go around in circles cutting grass. I was out there in a T-Shirt 3 hours ago. Shot these tonight...

I'm looking for you wonderful folks here at to critic this new purchase. Tell me what you think it may need or what possibilities there are for it. I'm open to all suggestions and information. It seems to be in good shape, and mostly complete.

A well spent good productive day. Glenn

Steve, great pics. And I still have the cyclone rake on. Lol Glenn

Update! As you can see it works great! My son out on one of his jobs! WH works like a champ - 9" of heavy snow - no problem at all!!!

Kinda what I'm thinking Jim, I have a buddy that has several k90s and 91s I'm probably just gonna end up putting this one on the back burner and hitting him up for one.

Nothing you can't handle. Nice save!

Nice..

Anyone but Kyle Busch.

Engine disassembly is pretty straight forward if you have proper tools. As with all Kohlers use the manual and it will take you through it step by step. K series does not have cam bearings, cam runs on a steel rod that can be pushed out the bearing plate side. I don't believe you will find anything other than a standard bore piston and rings I think they are NLA. Crankshaft should have roller bearings they hardly ever go bad. Post up some pics and lets see what you are working with.

That's definitely a dandy. The 854's used a key switch and not a push button. The key switch did bear the full starter current though so you'd need to get the appropriate one. The ones with the push button starter were undoubtedly installed because they didn't have the proper key switch to handle the current. They could have installed a solenoid. No harm done. The tie rods are on wrong. They must have connected them from the backside on the steering shaft plate. Should be from the front with the nut on the back. They should connect to the spindles from below with the nut on the top. All simple fixes though.

I was hoping that would take you to it but it is on the home page down a ways in Instructional Threads and Videos . It is a topic in there not a video.

Eleven O Clock at night. Plowing snow in the dark. Woke up neighbors. Neighbors think your talking to your self can't see you are making video. Neighbors think you're crazy, and avoid you like the plague next day......... What a great idea..... I'm gonna try that myself! I had a neighbor when I still lived in town that would mow his lawn about dawn on Sunday mornings......... I can't tell you what I did to him.......This is a family forum....

I see there were a few questions,,,,, 1.....what is it with having 4 857's?? I dunno,,,,,But would love to have an 8 speed,,,,,i bet there is a model and i just dont know it...2 of them are really clean..one is coming together this winter....got a pic.... 2,,, yes,,,,,,the tires do look hugh.......just 23's on 10 inch wide wheels......paid $20.00 for both wheels....mower shop.....guy had a pile.....said i was helping him 3, someone said the hubs look a little wide......i agree.....im gonna fix that...... 4,,,,and the hitch,,,,,,yes i got it from Tom.......i have 2,,,,,should have been a factory option.... i left a name out of the story.....Mike Wall.......he had a blue kohler 4 hp...looked like it has never ran.....$50.00,,,,,cant beat that,,,,,lost my debit card,,,,,had no money the last 2 days of the show......had SOME cash......Mike sent me home with the engine....NO money,,,,gave me his card,,so i could send $$$ after i got home....((later i found the card in my dirty pants.......Mike,,,i never thanked you for that.!!!!!! 5, RMAYNARD,,,,he rescued my wheels,,"",and he was the one that had a red machine fall on him"",,,,bandaged ankle to prove it. Man didnt know me from Shinola...(( where ever that is )) 6, how did i maage to blow up the tires??,,,,,,,easy answer,,,,,,Tubes..... 7,,,and a pic.....857 reconstruction,,,,,,i have those triple crome plated nuts.....$5.00 a pair.......

Here are a couple of pics of the finished Charger 10

worth 2 bills all day long

Wife's pic

A 855 with a 42" Sickle bar mower @ a 1077 with a 50" sickle bar mower

RJ58

82' C 105 Worker - new to us this year...

Here's the first Wheel Horse I restored (finished earlier this year), a 1968 "500" Special.

Managed to blast the hood today, after a little blast cabinet modification. I have added 6" to the middle. Now I can stand up without bending. Had to use a garbage bag so I could get the front of the hood blasted. All in all it worked well, Mods to the cabinet I have been thinking about for awhile.