pj1960 11 #1 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone very glad to be here. I have had only one WH a 257h that I had to sell a few years ago but always dreamed of owning another WH. Out of the blue the otner day a guy was talking to me and said he had a pair of WHs out in the yard I could have for 150.00 and would throw in a running old Snapper rider. I have not seen them in pherson but picking them up this weekend hopefully. The pics he emailed me are of complete 857s but look terrible sitting under leaves and other junk. I can imagine how great they will be again with a little love and cleaning. Said one needed deck work like a bearing the other tractor was operating when last used over 5 years ago. I am so excited I can hardly sleep at night thinking of them. Does anyone know how I can view a manual? I tried the yahoo groups manual thing but dont understand how it works. Since I am new it might take some trying but I will post up the pics I have. I was able to add the pics. Yeah they look horrible but lots of potential there. Those old Kohlers should fire right up with some minor tinkering. The deck is not attached because of some problem. My plan I think will be to build one nice tractor from the best parts from the two. He said sheet metal was very straight on both. Edited January 9, 2014 by pj1960 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pj1960 11 #2 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Edited January 9, 2014 by pj1960 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse66 10 #3 Posted January 9, 2014 Those will be nice little tractors once painted and running and welcome to RED SQUARE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,624 #4 Posted January 9, 2014 Welcome! Looks nice.i have an 857 in the back yard myself.I might have the original manual for mine.I'll have to dig out my paperwork.Nice find by the way.They Look mostly all there.Later,Richie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #5 Posted January 9, 2014 Well right off the bat I see that both starter-generator belt covers are there. If both drive belt guards are there, you will have what most non-running 857's are missing most of the time! The K181 is an easy engine to get running if it isn't blown to begin with and the trannie's in the 857's are very strong. Between two machines, my guess is you'll have one running in no time. Please check back in and let us know how you made out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,103 #6 Posted January 9, 2014 Hello . Does anyone know how I can view a manual? I tried the yahoo groups manual thing but dont understand how it works. First... ! Take a look in the manuals section right here on this site. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #7 Posted January 9, 2014 Looks like you have a couple of tractors with possibilities! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pj1960 11 #8 Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks guys.Forgot to mention both have the cable lift on the back too. I have a couple of other pics where you can see it. Story is these were used at an airport until the current owner got them for free and he never used them at all just hauled em home and parked them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pj1960 11 #9 Posted January 9, 2014 Hello . Does anyone know how I can view a manual? I tried the yahoo groups manual thing but dont understand how it works. First... ! Take a look in the manuals section right here on this site. Mike......... I looked but all I saw was a wiring thing for the 857. Wanted to read up on the owners manual if possible and something on the 36 rd deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,435 #10 Posted January 9, 2014 Here is the tractor manual 36" rear discharge deck Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 105 #11 Posted January 9, 2014 Welcome to Redsquare! Looks like you will have a couple of great project tractors there! Great price too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,195 #12 Posted January 9, 2014 Good luck with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #13 Posted January 9, 2014 Congragulations on your new projects! Welcome to Red Square from NC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #14 Posted January 9, 2014 WELCOME TO Nice find Chasm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pj1960 11 #15 Posted January 9, 2014 Thanks for welcoming me tonight. I am sure I will have lots to talk about in the near future and will post up some better pics as soon as we get them home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #16 Posted January 9, 2014 pj,,,,,,,,good tractors. wellcome aboard. I have only been a member for a few months. this place is great. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 2,410 #17 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Welcome to Redsuare from the Euro section of Redsquare Looks like you have two nice little projects to get your teeth into , this is a great site for lots of information & you will have those up & running in no time The tractor on the left looks like it has the steering wheel off of a Lawn Ranger . Good luck with your projects Neil Edited January 9, 2014 by neil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #18 Posted January 9, 2014 Great find ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #19 Posted January 9, 2014 Welcome to RC 857 was my first wheel horse it was gave to me buy my dad it had broke down in his back yard and set in the same spot for a year before he gave it to me sum new points and condenser I mowed with it for 7 years before I got into wheel horses and bought more its still a special one to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodgemike 52 #20 Posted January 9, 2014 Welcome to Red Square. Sent from my SCH-S720C using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,703 #24 Posted January 9, 2014 The short frame is a great start to your herd, glad to have you with us . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabricator2009 48 #25 Posted January 9, 2014 Welcome to red Square. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
