crfc120 0 #1 Posted May 24, 2011 I recently became acquired two older Wheel Horse garden tractors. First is a model 1-7231. Which I believe is a 1968 Charger 12. The other is a model 1-0491. Which i believe is a 1975 C-120. My question is about pushing a non-running hydrostat tractor around the workshop. The Charger has a valve with a towing position and rolls freely. THe C-120 has no such valve and resists any movement. Am I missing something or is it not supposed to be moved when not running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #2 Posted May 24, 2011 The c120 should have a strait blade screw driver head screw on the left side of the tractor just under the front of the seat on the hydro pump, just loosen up the screw a few turns and it should roll free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,624 #3 Posted May 24, 2011 Here is the Push Valve for the C-120, C-160, and others starting in about 1973. You MAY have to put a pair of vise grips on this as it is usually STUCK pretty tight. It only needs one turn or so to allow tractor to be pushed / pulled. Even so, move the tractor SLOWLY... even with the valve open. Attached Image Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crfc120 0 #4 Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks a lot guys. I'm going out now to check it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crfc120 0 #5 Posted May 24, 2011 Found it. Seems as if vise grips will be necessary. Half of the slot is broken off. I have been using car dollies to move it around and will contine to do so for now. Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyhorse 1 #6 Posted June 27, 2011 Hey, what happens if, once you are done working on it, you close it back up and the drive will not engage? It (D160) was working fine before I had to do some electrical work on it, now that I have it running great, it won't move! Low fluid? Moved it too fast when it was disnegaged? What? :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
