BretzFamily 1 #1 Posted July 21, 2013 I recently became a Wheel Horse owner. I don't have a manual per say and never owned or worked on something such a brute. I have a couple question and i hope this is the appropiate place. First off I have a bracket hanging from the lift for the deck and a steel cable with almost same bracket then at the end saof the wire same bracket as front what is that used for? Second my horse still had original belts with part numbers is there a place online where its actually able to get these belts. I also while mowing threw a bearing in the v pulley on the front belt adjuster can i get aftermarket 3/4 pulley . Third. what attachments can my 417 take and what oil should i use in the engine and in transaxle also standard grease fine in all fittings and what maintenance will keep my horse chugging. I appreciate all responses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,499 #2 Posted July 22, 2013 Your tractor's long model number should be 31-17KE01. Enter it here https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro On the right is a link to the attachment list. For the mower deck idler look at the mower parts lists for the original number. One is flat and the other a V-pulley. Napa may have a replacement so post what you need and will check. The cable sounds like the one for the rear attachment lift required for a tiller. Look at the tiller parts list. The lift linkage illustration in the tractor parts list shows what goes where for what. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #3 Posted July 22, 2013 If you can snap a picture of the bracket and steel wire under the tractor, that would help immensely. In our files section, you'll find a belt guide that will help you out. Many of the original belt numbers have new numbers and they are readily available. The pulley on your mule drive is replaceable but it would be just plan easier and maybe cheaper to place an add looking for the pulley and again, take a picture so our member/vendors know which pulley went south on you. Your 417 will take each and every attachment made for C-Series, 300, 400 and 500 series tractors. Like all the mower decks, plows, grader, tiller, loader, etc. Your KT17 engine should take a straight 30 weight for the summer and I use a 10w-30 for winter work. You will need to check the fluid in your hydro unit to see if the prior owner used ATF or 10w-30 oil. Standard grease from a grease gun is applicable to all the grease fittings. You'll find an owners manual in the file/manual section as well that answers all your questions. Good Luck with your machine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BretzFamily 1 #4 Posted July 22, 2013 Awesome ill go look to ser what's what that makes it easier on all us. Also i included pictures asked for. In the transaxle it smells like sae and looks it don't know what weight it could be. I live in coastal carolina so i would want to stay with a 10w40 year round? Ok file was to large to show othet end of cable. I also tried to show flat pulley but file to large also so i only got the busted v pulley mowed grass i guess to long for a tractor sittimg for 15years. it started smok. and squealed to a hault i would replace both just to be safe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BretzFamily 1 #5 Posted July 22, 2013 Just got done looking at toro. Can't seem to find the attachmentslist looked and re looked. it has assembly drawings but nothing on the mule drive so ill just go down with measurements and also bring them and we will see what happens unless someone can tell me what i missed. ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,499 #6 Posted July 22, 2013 Enter model number 31-17KE01 Click on "Search" This comes up on the right side of the page Assembly Drawings Product Details Attachments and Accessories Each one is a link to the page Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BretzFamily 1 #7 Posted July 22, 2013 It did not show up on my phone but your link took me there bookmarked it so easy for me to get well here is what i need. v pulley 104974 Pulley flat idler 104975 V belt 108834 That would help if they have them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,499 #8 Posted July 22, 2013 It did not show up on my phone but your link took me there bookmarked it so easy for me to get well here is what i need. v pulley 104974 - Stens 280-750 HD, Napa 7-05486 Pulley flat idler 104975 - Stens 280-743 V belt 108834 - 1/2"x98" That would help if they have them. Also try your local Toro dealer Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BretzFamily 1 #9 Posted July 25, 2013 Gonna go with stens the cheapest will let you all know when i am all done. thanks for the help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
