Bought a 212-H what should I know about it

[urdrwho10 0]

After a long search for another deck for my 310-8, my grass would not wait so I bought a 212-H. Seems to cut well but won't like cutting my 2.5 acres for very long (I think). After riding on the 212-H the difference in bouncing was clear, the 212-H bounces more than the 310-8. Also while on the 212-H I feel less safe on some of the steep grades. But it is cutting so be happy.

The seller said I will need a new battery and he took $20 off the selling price. Yes I know batteries are more than $20 and I hope it is just a bad battery and not a ground leak.

The hydrostatic trans is taking a bit to get accustomed to after a clutch. Yes I am always putting my foot where the clutch normally resides.

Gasoline tank needs to be removed and that debris needs to come out of it. Not thrilled of pouring gasoline around a hot engine. I have a 5 gas gallon can that I bought last year. Yes the government now regulates gas cans and the can has a spout that needs to be depressed for the gas to flow. It is a PITA.

Is there anything particular to a 212-H that I must do to keep it happy? I need to find a service manual for it, PDF form is fine and I guess the Toro/Wheel Horse will have one.

I'm still searching for another deck for my 310-8.

[BryanO 2]

Not thrilled of pouring gasoline around a hot engine.

When I was a young kid my grandpa had (I think) a C160H. It was my favorite tractor and the reason I searched for a WH for my first tractor when I moved out on my own. He had a bad habit of not shutting things off while fueling them - it also had the under-hood tank. Sure enough it caught fire in the drive way. By the next time I went to visit him it was long gone to the scrap pile and he had a new Toro in the garage. I was heart broken :crying-yellow:

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,269]

I'm still searching for another deck for my 310-8.

You should have no problem finding a deck in Penn. Scroll thru Craigslist and watch the classifieds here on Redsquare.

Mike..........

[urdrwho10 0]

Been doing that and there just aren't any 42" to be found. I have a lead on a lawn equipment salvage place and I may try it.

Ha! The new to me 212-H isn't turning over. The guy said it would need a new battery but I'm starting to think it is more to it. Nothing even when hitting the 60A start on the charger. Are there any safety switches in the mix? I don't see one under the seat.

Never mind....oops. I started looking at the starting switch and connectors and I looked at the one that is attached to the transmission wand. Realized it is part of the starting protocol, realized I had that connector apart this morning to spray with cleaner, then I saw it. It was a three spade connector, just like on my 310 and only the bottom two were attached. Connected the third spade and it fired right up.

I'm still searching for another deck for my 310-8.

You should have no problem finding a deck in Penn. Scroll thru Craigslist and watch the classifieds here on Redsquare.

Mike..........

[dcrage 630]

I know you have quite a bit of grass to cut (hence a 42" deck would be faster), BUT don't turn down a functioning 37" deck -- Those decks are beasts -- I have heavily used mine for 20+ yrs and other than wearing out and replacing a set of blades, one or two belts, and one pulley have done nothing but routine blade sharpening and deck lubrication

[Cole 25]

hello, i also have a 212-H that I have had for years now, in fact the 212-H was my first wheelhorse. the manual can be downloaded here

https://homeownersol...nualsResultPage

I think your model number is 32-12OE03, just click the mauals tab and select the manual you want. :)