brand new completely ignorant

[chorusguy 227]

just bought a wheelhorse. i know nothing. dont know what model it is or anything.firstly, can anyone help me identify it. then help with other info. 16hp hydraulic lift. what type of oil? attachments? belts? care and feeding?

Edited August 16, 2013 by chorusguy

[Hodge71 665]

Pictures tell the story...after that we will need to get a bit more specific but you can tell a lot bout a horse from a good picture. If you cant figure out how to upload a picture head down to the picture gallery and go through the years from  1973 to 1997 and pick a 16 horsepower tractor that looks like what you have and tell us which one it is.. We can get started from that point with telling you where to find your tractors birth certificate (ID plate) . Welcome to the sickness and     ......

[groundhog47 347]

  Also you can free download from this link: It's a helpful WH ID list with the model #s, years, eng/type, ect.

[AMC RULES 37,196]

 

                         

[chorusguy 227]

tried to upload pics but get error message saying file too large.

[546cowboy 302]

Get the free VSO Image re-sizer and you can make those pictures smaller in size. I know  you can upload them at 1000 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall. If it is a 16 hp. Kohler it will most likely be a C-160 if it is an Onan it will most likely be a 416. Look on the left side of the dash tower just below the dash. You will find a plate with the model number and the serial number.

Edited August 16, 2013 by 546cowboy

[AMC RULES 37,196]

...or go into the   store (header at the top of this page)...try the 6 month supporter pkg for $12.00. 

You can then upload picts into your posts, directly from your computer with none of those resizing hassles.  

This feature alone is well worth the nominal fee if you plan on taking good care of the new  you just picked up. 

Pictures do speak a thousand words.     

[chorusguy 227]

ok. thanks guys. the tag says 61-16ks01

[dennist 139]

1976 C-160 Welcome to RS!

[chorusguy 227]

thanks for the help so far. trying to find an owners manual. will call toro. had a technical problem with my phone on their site. so far i have figured out how to mount the mowing deck but have no idea how to route the drive belt for it. can someone help me?

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,495]

We do not have the 1976 manual but do have the 1977 manual with the exact same engine so the wiring should be the same. The transmissions have their own manual and the engines are supported by Kohler.

1977 operator manual

 

Parts list is here

https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro

Just enter your 61-16KS01 model number. After a page opens you can click on a small printer icon at the top left of the illustration.

These parts lists are shared by similar models so an item may have 3 different part numbers but Toro fails to tell us what model uses what.

 

Sites like this one do a better job but have never seen a good way to print the pages.

http://www.partstree.com/parts/

Type Toro in the 2nd box and the 61-16KS01 in the 3rd box. The parts that are priced should be available from any Toro dealer.

 

Sundstrand transmission manual

 

Hydraulic manual

 

Hydraulic lift manual

 

Dinner bell ran - gota go. More later.

 

Garry

[pinecone 26]

chorusguy, sing a song for your new friends. they welcome new folks like they did me. nothing gets unanswered if known. unless seat time or work takes over.

[Jeff-C175 7,206]

 

chorusguy, sing a song for your new friends

 

And don't forget to stock the fridge in the lounge with some beers!  That will make LOTS of friends!

 

Welcome!

[chorusguy 227]

thanks for the welcome. i did figure out how to route the deck belt. took it for a spin and cut some grass. was grinning from ear to ear. not used to the speed or the wheelies yet. really easy to steer. i think the troy bilt is going on craigslist

[Tankman 3,523]

"I think the troy bilt is going on craigslist."

 

Good idea. I think we've all been there. Then WHA (Wheel Horse Addiction) took our lives over.

 

An early symptom. Have you looked at Craigslist for other Stallions yet?

[Jake Kuhn 1,579]