Precautions before starting?

[CD Long Jr 22]

As some are aware, I'm new. I got my hands on a what the seller said was a 1992 312-8, with deck & front blade. Serial number says she's a 1988. She's not running. Needs ignition module, battery & Ignition switch key. I intend to roll her off the trailer, remove the deck & grease her. I have no idea when she last ran. What should I do, other than check the air filter & change the engine oil, before tryin' to start her. Anything with the carb & fuel tank?  Anything with the oil in the rear?

[Achto 30,349]

5 hours ago, CD Long Jr said:

Anything with the carb & fuel tank?

 

You'll want to make sure the fuel system is clean and that any old gas has been removed.

 

@ebinmaine can you throw that new to me check list up?

Edited 40 minutes ago by Achto

[ebinmaine 76,186]

 

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,886]

1988 312-8 model 21-12K805 would have a 5 digit serial number. What we have recorded range from serial 27067-32459.

Wheel Horse never published serial numbers and Toro started in 1991.

 

1992 312-8 model 31-12K804 would have a 7 digit serial number ranging from 2000001-2099999.

If the decal also has a 4-digit number stamped on it and often faded it is the Julian build date. A 1xxx number would be a 1992 model made in late 1991 and a 2xxx would be made in 1992

[John2189 561]

I would remove the engine shroud to be sure that there are no mice nests 

[953 nut 63,377]

2 hours ago, CD Long Jr said:

Needs ignition module, battery & Ignition switch key

I should have mentioned this in your other post, Lincoln at A-Z Tractor will probably have a good tested ignition module for your engine, give him a call on the phone, he will be able to furnish a used key too.              https://a-ztractor.com/

[sqrlgtr 1,604]

To save myself some headaches later on I have started to include fuel pump rebuild or at least a good cleaning and new diaphragm in my fuel rejuvenation procedure. I also recommend new r9 rated or above fuel line from tank to carb. If it was me I would want to confirm it had compression first then start on fuel system while I waited on ignition module. 

Edited 28 minutes ago by sqrlgtr

[oliver2-44 11,101]

While you wait for ignition module remove spark plug and spray a bunch of good penetrant like Kroil Dow spark plug hole. Let it set so penetrant reaches rings to free any that might be a little stuck

 

FYI I’m assuming it has a Kohler Magnum engine. It has a compression release so you cannot check compression the normal way. You however can belt it to another tractor so engine turns in reverse and check compression that way.