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Here's the story....I am a career FF, and I do part time landscaping, my own biz. So I'm in this parking lot...and I have my Toro Grandstand (cutting) and my old Wheel Horse 312 Hydro as a mule for my aerations. Both are shoved onto my 12 trailer. Random cable guy in his truck comments on it and asks me if I want another WH, he'd sell it to me cheap. I said, no thanks, I'm good...then he sees my Firefighter plates and asks about that...I told him I do that full-time and do landscaping part time. He then says...How about I give it to you?? WHAT??? Of course I thought it would be in horrible condition...but when I picked it up...I was completely surprised!! He sweetened the deal...he also gave me his Trac-VAC!!!! What??? He just had no more use for it, lives on 7 acres and has big tractors and toys....and wanted to give it to someone who would use it especially a first responder. So to pay it forward...I've been doing all of my neighbor's leaves free of charge. Just wanted to share!!

I brought this home the same time I picked up the 856. I really love these little tractors. It had the wrong engine but i managed to also acquire a correct Kohler k90 for it and promptly installed it . Needs a few minor things but I'm happy to have it.

11-18-1883 Railroads create the first time zones At exactly noon on this day, American and Canadian railroads begin using four continental time zones to end the confusion of dealing with thousands of local times. The bold move was emblematic of the power shared by the railroad companies. The need for continental time zones stemmed directly from the problems of moving passengers and freight over the thousands of miles of rail line that covered North America by the 1880s. Since human beings had first begun keeping track of time, they set their clocks to the local movement of the sun. Even as late as the 1880s, most towns in the U.S. had their own local time, generally based on “high noon,” or the time when the sun was at its highest point in the sky. As railroads began to shrink the travel time between cities from days or months to mere hours, however, these local times became a scheduling nightmare. Railroad timetables in major cities listed dozens of different arrival and departure times for the same train, each linked to a different local time zone. Efficient rail transportation demanded a more uniform time-keeping system. Rather than turning to the federal governments of the United States and Canada to create a North American system of time zones, the powerful railroad companies took it upon themselves to create a new time code system. The companies agreed to divide the continent into four time zones; the dividing lines adopted were very close to the ones we still use today. Most Americans and Canadians quickly embraced their new time zones, since railroads were often their lifeblood and main link with the rest of the world. However, it was not until 1918 that Congress officially adopted the railroad time zones and put them under the supervision of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

I just found this, literally 10 miles from me. Is this engine correct. It has deck, plow, snowblower.....600 bucks Price,,,is it fair for this? How correct is this machine? Is anything right about It? The motor concerns me to. Ok, been doing some reading, this looks like a little bit of everything rig, like a mutt. Thanks, Glenn

The 854 was a barn find. I repaired the ignition and freed the stuck open exhaust valve and now it starts easy and runs good. A satisfying experience!

Since I bought the 520xi last Friday, I've been slowly getting the 520H's ready for winter battle, I put the single stage on (the one that had the bagger on it)yesterday, and today the 'plow and a set of chains on the "Good Friday" low hour unit, so I decided since its warm and dry I would push my grass pile (from sweeping this year) back into the wooded area along our property line,was going good till the turfs "gummed" up past the chains with wet rotting grass and clay, so I had to get out the anniversary with 2stage to tug my stuck "dozer" tractor out of the "swamp" like mess,... I know there's a CUB CADET (FIL's) saddled up next to my 2 's in the barn but hey it's red too,lol, Jeff.

Now the colder weather is coming its interesting to know whats keeping you warm where you live. Here's a photo of my open fire in the lounge that we have going in the evenings it burns logs cut to 12 to 14 inches , sometimes coal. I'll add the photo shortly as its on my pad

Hey Redsquare. I need help identifying this horse. I may go rescue it as it is destined for the scrap yard if it doesn't sell by end of November. It is hacked up but I still see beauty in it.

It's been a while since this post but here is an update. I used this over the summer redoing my flower beds. Worked awesome! Moved 20yrds of topsoil and 6 yards of mulch no problem. It even worked well to back drag old topsoil.

Shaky video here, I know... but shows all those missing pieces in action.

Any pictures of the finished project? I like what I saw but you know us ole goats like lots of pictures.

Are you sure you are turning the engine in the right direction?

Been looking for a 856 or 857 to add to the collection and got this from a buddy. He got it from the original owner and passed it on to me. Needs the fuel pump rebuilt and it will be back in service. I think I'm just going to clean it up and leave it a survivor.

Nice to be appreciated...

Load it up Howard. Inside, outside, and backside.

It does and chains, but maybe some more, I planning on replacing tires come spring then adding fluid,Jeff.

ALASKA 2 door...takes 19" logs.

I see I have a lot of horse schooling to do yet. The trick to learning about them is buying something like that snow blower, then searching for and gathering all the missing pieces! That's how you pay for the schooling, or at least that's how I paid.

So I had some scraps laying around and thought how nice it would be to eliminate the wheelbarrow. So it began. The creation of a Johnny bucket.

Here's a couple of photos of my 400 here in the uk with hubcaps fitted

I have already sent message to owner. Now if only I could get out of work early. Maybe i can tell my boss I am a horse doctor as a hobby and there is a horse I need to go save.

1961 401. like others wrote, but wrong engine. The blower is a 1962 ST302/3072. Made to adapt to that tractor but missing the mounting adapter, lift bar, foot pedal, chute handle, chute handle support bar, chute rotating belt pulley and belt and the belt guard for the engine belt. All can be reproduced. Snow plow will fit and has the mounting adapter but missing the foot pedal to pull the index pin. That tow bar is from a 1960 400 because the rear hitch was used for the deck lift on that model.

They didn't Tony. In 74 & 75 the B's had a shorter wheelbase and were 4 speeds. In 76 & 77 they were identical to the C's except for the rear tires, seat, steering wheel and a couple other minor things. In 78 the B's became lawn tractors.

The chain is rubbing on something in the last picture. There is a flat spot worn on the links. The auger sprocket appears to be in excellent condition. I would get a 10' length of chain which makes 2 and replace it. A worn chain is what wears the sprockets. With the chain off feel the condition of the bearings in the idlers and auger. Would you mind checking the model and serial number? I see 6-6212 and 642879 but hard to read. This may be a 1970 model. Garry

Ed and Jeff..............you 2 have it coming,,,going and leaving...Wow........if these 2 machines ever get stuck...we will have our hands full.. those wheels have to be murder to mount up...Guess im going heavy this year..... I will be mounting my blade and adding the new edge this sunday....Boy am i gonna be tired.... I normally run a 42 inch blade.....i have a brand new 48" plow blade,,,,think its to much for my 8h.p.....and all the weight ?? Go big or go home?? after the snow falls is not the time do find out i have to much blade and not enuff ponies to push....

Howard, yes I was going to do inside (farmall CUB) and whatever I found for the outside but I wanted to keep hub cabs on as well when mowing without fluid for now, but since I'm replacing the well weather checked/dry rotting O.E. Dico tires I'm going with fluid and those, I have 75# weights fluid and 120# on the rear of my anniversary cab 520,Jeff.

It's a 61 suburban for sure. Engine is incorrect and should be a Kohler k91. Fenders and tool box are missing and that together with the wrong engine and the hood being cut up in back really hurt the value of the tractor itself. The blower and blade are worth a few bucks for sure. The deck looks rough and missing some parts. The wheel barrel is a off brand, not really of any value. The most I would pay is 450, MAYBE 500 as long as everything worked. The 500 is if you really want the stuff. Hope this helps

Couple more signs here Ed... you might want to keep a look out for.

Photo dump, almost done. Runs good and drives good. Although this isn't what it was supposed to be originally, I have bought another horse 40+ years of service! That's Mainly why I like to do these restores!

Nothing nicer than an old earning it's keep.

Hi all new to site and still learning to navigate. But I have a 69 raider 12 6spd. My question is about the snow thrower. How tight should the drive chain be for the auger. If it is to tight auger won't spin and if it is loose the chain slaps. Having some issues finding sweet spot. Any suggestions.

I picked this sign at the auction yesterday. I couldn't think of a more appropriate place to hang it.

I admit to using both wheel weights and suitcase weights. Although it has been said that weight hanging off the rear will wear the bearings and seals, wheel weights will cause wear on the hubs and axles. The rotational mass tries to continue rotating so it is left to the hub screws and key in the keyway to stop. The screws come loose and the key eats away at the keyway cut in the axle.

Tom's hitches are made top notch. I have three of them lol. Very nice guy to talk with too

At the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, they used to have a display on time zones and how the railroads timetable was used by some to set their clocks. You could set your watch to the sound of "the 8:15" pulling into the station. So the question "does anyone really know what time it is, does anyone really care? I guess the answer is yes.

Craig missed one!

Pistons back in and con rods torqued to crank. Time to reassemble and hope for the best.

are you referring to this Jim? ---> When to Paint Wheels there's also this one from about a year ago... -----> year ago and this one before that ----> older topic

Thanks! Just a little . Lol

Here ya go JA... I would think 20-30 bucks for shipping . If you don't want them they are free to any member for just shipping cost. I hate to have to throw them out but I will probably never use them. They do have some overspray on them The tubes did hold air but will need the core threads chased and new cores.

Another historical fact that I wasn't aware of... Richard. I'll test my grandsons on this one.

What time is it?

I have nothing but awe for the beautifully restored or maintained machine.However they aren't in my price range so I drag home WHs that cost $500.00 or less.That price range keeps me out of the doghouse with the missus.This is the newest companion to the big ugly and hoodless 520. The seller said it ran and he got it started.No smoke or knocks but badly surging and it wouldn't stay running unless hooked to his truck battery. We dropped the deck and winched it onto my truck,tied it down and then loaded on the deck.Oh well I love the challenge.JAinVA

I dig that snow thrower! You have to buy that! Just to run the snow thrower this winter

Is the auger interfering with the housing? Are all the bearings OK? A tight chain should not lock up the auger. I suspect you have a bad bearing(s) in the drive train or a bent auger that is rubbing the housing. to the

Jeff.............I have wheel Horse Weights on the outside of my wheels..........................I have a set of what you have./// Are you telling me,,i can get both sets on my tractor???? Say it isnt so.????? Hot Dayummm..um Howard 857 Horse in Va

Talk about thanking for your service...A free Horse and Vac !!! And thank you for your service .

Put the good new one on and use old worn out hub as the puller. Add a second set screw 90 degrees from the existing one.

Get it running, slide it over on the cart, hook a belt to the wheels, override the governor and see how fast it goes!

You can bet your bippy... I'd have my set up with a roller... for the sole purpose of doing hot laps with it every time he drives by. Give him the big smile, a friendly wave, and don't forget the loud "Hey buddy" to boot.