No spark

[slk 2]

Hey guys I just acquired this wheel horse c120   8 speed.

I’m am not getting any spark. I cleaned the points and they looked good. I have no idea how to test anything else. I know where the condenser is and the coil but have no idea from there how to check. 

I have seen someone say there is a switch on the clutch pedal but I have not seen it. If there is I would not know if it is functioning or not. 

This tractor is new to me so I have never started one in my life. 

Need some help. 

Steve

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,471]

Welcome to Red Square.

Have a tractor model and serial number off the ID plate? With those we can look at the correct wiring diagrams to help you out.

With a test light or voltmeter see if you have battery voltage at the coil + terminal in RUN and START key positions.

If the + has power go to the (-) coil terminal and when the points are closed you should have 0 volts. When the points are open you should have battery voltage.

[Handy Don 17,343]

Welcome to the forum. Lotsa knowledge here and folks willing to share it!

@gwest_ca is already on it!

[Achto 32,385]

 

 

[slk 2]

Model K301S

Spec# 47421d

Serial. 7354973

Now there is one thing I forgot to mention. The guy who had it before me put a momentary toggle switch in for an ignition switch. I do not mind buying the right switch. I honestly have no idea if he did anything right. 

The tractor is really in great shape other that this starting issue. 

Steve

[WHX?? 57,846]

41 minutes ago, slk said:

have no idea if he did anything right. 

Pretty much par for the course. Your new to tractor is gonna be no exception. Pics of the tractor would help immensely along with an ID plate off the tractor its self.   Might be under the dash or on the hood stand on the side. Rest assured there is no   we can't help out.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,471]

1 hour ago, slk said:

Model K301S

Spec# 47421d

Serial. 7354973

Now there is one thing I forgot to mention. The guy who had it before me put a momentary toggle switch in for an ignition switch. I do not mind buying the right switch. I honestly have no idea if he did anything right. 

The tractor is really in great shape other that this starting issue. 

Steve

Wheel Horse used the 47421d spec number from 1973-1977.

Kohler made your serial 7354973 in 1976.

If the engine is original to the tractor best guess is it is a 1976 or 1977 model tractor.

Click on the picture in this link. It will take you to a picture of the ID plate location.

 

[slk 2]

I will have to take a better pic tomorrow but I do see the id tag on it now. it is in this pic but unreadable with this pic. will get more pics tomorrow. 

[oliver2-44 11,708]

That pool noodle on steering wheel is a first for me 

 

Nice looking tractor. 

Does it crank?

If it does, see if you have voltage (12v) to the plus side of the coil.  If you do, that says the switch and clutch safety switch are working.

On my C160 the clutch pedal has to be depressed all the way down for the switch to engage.

Edited 7 hours ago by oliver2-44

[slk 2]

The noodle was a first for me also. It will be coming off. I will see about the voltage tomorrow. So just put the negative lead on the meter on metal and the positive lead on the + side of the coil?  

Yes it does crank just fine. 

Edited 7 hours ago by slk
more info

[ineedanother 2,818]

3 minutes ago, slk said:

So just put the negative lead on the meter on metal and the positive lead on the + side of the coil?  

(-) to a proven ground, straight to the battery is unquestionable, and yes, then to (+) side of coil in "run" and "start" key positions.

 

IMO the c-120 might be the best find. Good power, 1 1/8" axles, and adjustable lift depth for ground engagement (tillers and such). Looks like you have a nice Ohio Steel cart there too! Nice!