312-8, 1985

[Stan50 15]

Hi guys, My WH 312-8 finally arrived  . I changed engine oil (Mobil 10W-30), transmission fluid in the works, NGK B6L spark plug, air filter. All belts looks decent ,tires keep air. Throttle cable looks too long, but I'll manage something.

I have couple questions: when in the idle, trans belt keep running? Does fuel gauge show gas level accurately? 

I'm just begginer, I 've never seen Wheel Horse before but I saw them on YouTube  and just found one on Marketplace. Few months later little tractor is in my possesion and his crudiness and appealing look is better than I imagined. I started engine right away but battery did need recharge (looks new)

More questions in the way, but looks like tractor is complete and ready for work,just some TLC needed. 

[midpack 1,067]

I have one just like it with the Kohler motor. Very versatile and good on gas too!

[ebinmaine 75,121]

43 minutes ago, Stan50 said:

Throttle cable looks too long, but I'll manage something.

 

Many do. Its necessary to keep an arc for proper operation. 

Any pics of the cable?

 

43 minutes ago, Stan50 said:

I have couple questions: when in the idle, trans belt keep running?

 

With the clutch pedal up (no foot pressure on it) this is normal.  

ALWAYS put the clutch pedal allthe way down before shifting and NEVER EVER shift while in motion. Choose a gear and stay in it until you stop.  

 

 

 

43 minutes ago, Stan50 said:

Does fuel gauge show gas level accurately?

 

Pics of the guage?

 

[Bill D 2,415]

Welcome! Looks like a nice low hour machine.  Throttle cable routing looks normal to me.  There's a checklist thread on here for newly acquired machines.  Check it out.  Transmission oil is 90W gear lube.  Mobil 1 10W-30 is what I use for my engines.   If you have any questions be sure to ask.  Lots of knowledge here.  That's a great worker that will last for a lifetime. 

[ebinmaine 75,121]

3 minutes ago, Bill D said:

There's a checklist thread on here for newly acquired machines.  Check it out. 

 

 

Here ya go...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[953 nut 62,668]

The 312-8 is a great machine. Powerful enough to get the job done but doesn't use too much fuel.                 

[Stan50 15]

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Pics of the guage? Any pics of the cable?

Hope that pics are accurate

One more pic is that trottle cable hook up correctly?

[Stan50 15]

16 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

Here ya go...

 

 

That definitely help. Any original parts in Europe will be not so easy to get, but I'll manage. I found air filter, spark plug, trans belt  (not needed right know) already  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 12:42 PM by Stan50

[Bill D 2,415]

Throttle cable looks fine to me.  They were always a little on the long side.

[Stan50 15]

22 minutes ago, Bill D said:

Welcome! Looks like a nice low hour machine.  Throttle cable routing looks normal to me.  There's a checklist thread on here for newly acquired machines.  Check it out.  Transmission oil is 90W gear lube.  Mobil 1 10W-30 is what I use for my engines.   If you have any questions be sure to ask.  Lots of knowledge here.  That's a great worker that will last for a lifetime. 

There is no hour meter on the tractor, but I found mouse nest under engine cover  so I'm  assuming that my tractor has spent many months in the barn..

Do you use 10W30 all year round or just in winter time? I don't have much to cut, but more around the house chores. I suppose that I can use 10W30 year round?

[ri702bill 10,374]

Welcome!

10W30 all year should be just fine.

Gas Gauge - Remove the cap from the tank - inside the cap there is a metal spiral track. Sometimes, that metal gets rusty and impedes the vertical movement of the float. Move the float up and down the track & watch the gauge - it should follow the movement as the float twists the inner spiral. Two more - the float or mechanism are damaged or missing. The float is fuel logged and does not float. If so for both, replace the assembly.

[Bill D 2,415]

21 minutes ago, Stan50 said:

There is no hour meter on the tractor, but I found mouse nest under engine cover  so I'm  assuming that my tractor has spent many months in the barn..

Do you use 10W30 all year round or just in winter time? I don't have much to cut, but more around the house chores. I suppose that I can use 10W30 year round?

I use 10W-30 year round.  I personally like synthetic oil.  Mobil 1 10W-30 full synthetic is easy to get in my area.

[Ed Kennell 43,465]

Tractor 1985 312-8 D&A TIPL SN.pdf - 1985-1990 - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum

 

You can download the manual for your 312-8.

 

 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 01:24 PM by Ed Kennell

[pfrederi 19,103]

The throttle cable is not hooked up correctly.. you may be missing a couple parts.  The cable works on a bell crank which has a solid shaft that goes to the governor linkage.  However given how hard it is to get parts in Poland if it works..live with it...

 

 

 

[Stan50 15]

Looks like different setup to me, trottle cable is connected by one solid screw to the left side of  flywheel cover? I will look forward to it...

Edited 23 hours ago by Stan50

[Stan50 15]

Throttle works properly but yes, I definitely look forward to it

[peter lena 9,524]

@Stan50   like a lite hydraulic oil , iNSIDE those cables and related  linkage movement points ,  have a brand called SUPER LUBE , incredible  temp range , add at elevated areas for  easier  run down . unit looks good , shows  upkeep and coverage , maintain that  , aside from the seat , easily replaced , by duplicating  seat  4 bolt  measurements , your choice low or hi backed , would personally  , get some mineral oil on that  paint  rub it down with a clean cloth  , let it sit  without  any  scratching  or rough cleaning  .  at least a week , then clean oiled cloth for rub in look . just the  depth of all that paint , that thing will  pop with clean shinny paint . that black engine paint  will look new , get the trans oil changed , oil color on stick  will  tell what's there , you want   clean oil or darkened oil , not milky  , indicating  moisture  , maybe a new shift boot  . make sur that gas tank  cap  has a vent hole , if blocked can cause  fuel starvation.  good luck with it  , pete 

[Stan50 15]

Noted. Thank you for advice . 

[Bill D 2,415]

6 hours ago, Stan50 said:

Throttle works properly but yes, I definitely look forward to it

That linkage is fine as is.  The throttle cable connections on a 300 series are a little different then the older C1xx tractors.  Either way if it works, run with it.

Edited 16 hours ago by Bill D

[pfrederi 19,103]

1 hour ago, Bill D said:

That linkage is fine as is.  The throttle cable connections on a 300 series are a little different then the older C1xx tractors.  Either way if it works, run with it.

 Great catch...my stuff is all older  wonder why the change???

[Ed Kennell 43,465]

30 minutes ago, pfrederi said:

wonder why the change???

The bean counters probably figured a longer throttle cable was cheaper than the bell crank. 

[Retired Wrencher 6,120]

15 hours ago, Stan50 said:

Noted. Thank you for advice . 

These work great for lubing cables.I have had one for about 20 years now.

[Stan50 15]

Thank you,any advice appreciated, I'm going to find above item. Throttle setup is little stiff, so I will do proper maintenance. For now I changed fluids, air filter (was available here online), grease couple zirks in the front. In the rear I can see potential spots to grease too  . Definitely I'm going to gather up some parts, not readily avaiable in my country, such as belts, maybe other small things, just to  have them at hand.

Edited 1 hour ago by Stan50