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First mowing this year. Used the 310-8 and Trac Vac to clean up all the winter duff. Did my lawn and all the right o ways around the farm. Then paid a visit to my neighbors green house for flowers.

I had a boss that would respond that way, if you were to say “well” as the beginning of a response to a question. “Them are deep” So far, so good. I learned a lot, and am not afraid of what I don’t know. Usually.

Just couldn't help but take care of both areas of backlash adjustment, and repair the broken grease fitting. Made a significant difference, but still more gains to be had.

I'm out and working for over an hour already. That pile of chips is probably enough to fill a small trailer.

80 miles @ 73 cents a mile 58 $ I would throw that and the $10 at a set delivered to the door that match and are just the kind I want.

Sure. Any parts store will have a selection of dash mount. I mounted on the side on the steering tower for a power point. It has a rubber cover when not in use.

Thanks again!

Just for giggles I set the axle assembly in front of the 523H. Surprised to see this is about two inches wider than the swept axle with 8 inch front wheels and trailer hubs on it. Definitely gonna have a wide track. I was going for that, but didn't realize it was this wide...

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Yes. I sleeved the entire shaft on my reborn B-80. I had the pulley and pto bearing race for the 1.125" shaft so I found a sleeve that covered the entire shaft. I may have trimmed it to fit. The sleeve required the key to be 1/4" x 5/16" and a full length key was provided.

Your transmission level indicator is clogged. Get a piece of really small mechanics wire and run it up through the curved part at the top. Then spray some brake clean up through it.

Yes. Sleeved a predator to use on a WH with parts from ebay. No issues.

Use this one... @nylyon has two! It's brand new too!!!

Great job! But.... How ya spose to get a tractor & tiller up in there???

fired the 520H up after replacing manifold, decarbonization, valve adjustment, carb rebuild and oil drain repair. IMG_8918.MOV

Cinnamon Horse C160-8 is ready for chipping duty.

I blew some paint on a hood I got from a member here. Original had tree damage. I will shoot the grill satin black when red is good and dry. This was a Toro black stripe hood but will become a burgundy stripe hood. I power washed and serviced the little 36 inch deck. The tractor will go to camp for summer.

I fed my moles a good dose of Wheel Horse carbon monoxide over 10 years ago. Haven't seen a mole since.

Be sure to post pics of the deck and we may be able to tell you more about it. And always good to see another NC member!

That is a good one. Many available will not take a 15 amp load.

That is a very nice seat. It doesn't look like anything ever made by Wheel Horse. Where did you get it?

I use this every time I mow and for many other uses. Love it.

I had one come in like that. Never could figure out why this issue was never caught, and fixed, at the dealer. What I did was center the quadrant and readjusted the tie rods to the proper toe. It wasn't my preferred fix but at the time. Steering wheel ended up way out of alignment but just learned to live with it. Replacement steering shafts are sometimes hard to find. Guys want the entire 520 front end to have on other tractors.

May require a stepped key also. @JoeM is the best.

Bob, I have a 1 inch WH engine pulley for a gear drive. I can send it to you. Might cost you a sandwich at the show. Let me know. JoeM

Air-horse??? I have to assume they fly? I mean it’s in the name right .. “air”

If it is round and black it is worth $10 regardless of true to size....

Not much- But finally got time to get the second front wheel done today. Gonna be a meaty front end on this tractor!

Back in the day before I was old wise enough to get hydraulic trannies and lifts, I used 3 assist springs on my manual lift snow blower. I made the springs from old garage door springs and used a turnbuckle to adjust the tension. I set it so the blower was just touching and I could lift it with one finger. I found the additional weight when the housing was full of snow held the scraper down tight. If I needed additional down pressure I could simply push the lift lever forward. How much does a snowblower lift spring assist REALLY help? - Implements and Attachments - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum

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Bob, that looks like it would negatively impact steering performance, and probably make the cut height very high.

Lowell sells an aftermarket one too. You can undo the rivets and replace the bearing - reassemble with #5-40 button head screws & nuts.

Would anyone either have the rockshaft for an 854 with hydraulics or dimensions to make one?

That sure makes mounting easier but 20 amp is pushing it for 13 gauge wire. You would seldom have a 15 amp load on it if ever.

My setup...

Yes... Something like this... I'd compare pulley cost to shaft sleeve cost...

I'm sure it's possible but I've never gone that far. I tighten it to where it's an easy one arm lift (and I'm a wimp) and stop there. It does take up most of the threads but I'm not sure if the eye bolt is original.

If there are moles it’s because there are grubs. Treat for grubs, no moles

You should be able to put the switch part number into Amazon and find one. Here:https://www.amazon.com/TCINDRR-Ignition-Compatible-103991-111215/dp/B0CZ95XCRV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2BSCDP3M3UZ8R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FsR7gU3NGzAdp3v53KW0yF6VK9jWQXQVg1ucToAXxyA1LRtgu-gQwKuBpxwNTdvO7O-D9XFi41gSOoREeUH2-Kt-LIS5rc01yyTThIJHwPWWzw6tbdPb1g34bmRFOUTprqo_Ghx-z4rb3871AKPUtQ-jEl95vL_jc1t1pLQO6D6t1yeKTukH_zK1fk-adJo1x30BnWNCx1MABVCJUhgUO8ZM7ckr5aELJUt8afhvatA.xnHFOKKHdj0qX3JEOxI8Ifms0-iLaZWbhahqGraVmYY&dib_tag=se&keywords=ignition+switch+103991&qid=1775262396&sprefix=igniton+switch+103%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Yup, it is a tap dance to adjust. Not enough, it is hard to lift. Too much and the blower becomes too light to work correctly....

Guessing a single with manual lift. I don't think you could tighten it enough to make it lift off the payment but it may bounce or skip over high spots?

If I have spare stuff you guys need, you're welcome to it.

All my adult life I've only used Valvoline products exclusively but the reality is that any quality product will do the job. Straight 30w in the splash Kohlers, 10w30 in the pressure lubed.

Those John Deeres are Nice!...I check them out every year at our County fair....Maybe some Day..LOL

Nice thing about them little guys they can get in tight spots. Should be easy to maintain too.

Wish you good luck with it. Have fun !

So I take it that the mower is a flail mower, not a finish mower ? Linen beige on the rims & a black seat cover would make it less "offensive"...

@Lee1977 and @AlexR I took your collective advice. Made this little jig up to center my hole saw and it worked pretty well. As expected, it got just into the smaller bolt pattern so I just rounded them out the best I could. Looks sort of like ATV wheels now ... A little at least. Looks good enough for a garden tractor. Test fits OK. Sprayed a first coat of primer on so it won't flash rust and stopped there for tonight. The other wheel already has a tire mounted so that one might be interesting holding it while cutting the center out. Maybe some ratchet straps will hold it...

Well I welded the axles up, and the turned out ok. Not machine shop level but for a sub 10mph application they will be fine. I grooved them pretty deep and then ground the welds down flush. Test fit with bearings when I finished and I think this is gonna work well. And no the bolts won't turn because I used keyed washers, and the last 1/2 of the axle was ground flat. Again this is for a slow application and this should hold just fine. Unfortunately my wheels won't work. They must be from a gokart or similar because the center bore is about a half inch too small for the hub body. I guess I'll find another set. It happens!

Raked the stones back to the hard road then used the dozer blade to push them to the stone road.