Help with a new 418 C

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Hi, new to the forum here so I hope I'm posting in the right department.  I just bought a smoking 418 C today and want to take it to a small engine repair shop asap.  Does anyone know who has a good reputation in the Hagerstown MD area or surrounding area?  I know that question is a long shot, but I'm hoping someone can put me on the right track.  Also, is deck removal a knuckle-buster?  I have to remove it to get it in my trailer to bring it home.

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,592]

First off......   !

I dont live in MD but someone here will steer ya right.

The mower-deck removal steps are right here ;

 

 

Mike................

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http://marksmallmachine.com/aboutus.html  not sure if they work on twin cylinder kohlers   Bob Maynard on this forum might know

 

Was that the 418 A on CL for 250 or 350?     smoking just at startup and clears or all the time?   pictures?

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The one I'm buying is the commercial 418 C rather than the A, but yes it was $250.  It smokes while in use but not so much during idle.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's not a total rebuild, but we'll see.   

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I'll get some pics up as soon as I can.  It's still in my trailer at the moment and probably will be all weekend.  I'm having a devil of a time finding a parts/operators manual.  I knew it was going to be a tough one since they only made it one year - 1987. 

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Welcome to RS!

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I'll get some pics up as soon as I can.  It's still in my trailer at the moment and probably will be all weekend.  I'm having a devil of a time finding a parts/operators manual.  I knew it was going to be a tough one since they only made it one year - 1987. 

 

Operator manual

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/348-tractor-1987-400-series-om-pt2-810473r1pdf/

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/1519-tractor-1987-400-series-om-wiring-pt3-810473r1pdf/

 

Garry

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Awesome!  Thanks Garry.