Forest Road 594 #26 Posted March 30, 2014 That's a great woman! Mine would like to put em on Craigslist. Good luck with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 550 #27 Posted March 30, 2014 Welcome here to RedSquare !! What I don't understand is ,,, with what you mentioned you can see wrong with this tractor ??? why couldn't you have talked him down a little Real nice good for you Wow!! What a score!! Don't forget to play the lottery tonite. Nice machine. I think maybe you ought to let wifey play the numbers.. the old saying when your hot - - your hot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #28 Posted March 30, 2014 Not to high-jack the thread, but all the talk about jewelery made me remember what my wife told me once: "Jewelery prevents head-aches"! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,411 #29 Posted March 30, 2014 Headaches ! What a HOOT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #30 Posted March 31, 2014 Is your wife married? What a good woman!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 334 #31 Posted March 31, 2014 What a GOOD deal!!!...and I don't know if the Baja Story has been documented her or not but I'll post it anyway. I bought a 1991 model 312-H a couple years ago from the original owner...with it came all the documents (including a sales ticket for a 312-H w/42' deck for $3,153 bucks) and one of the booklets was a color document about all the 1991 models and on one page was the Baja Story. "When we had the opportunity to test one of our tractors in the hostile terrain of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, we just couldn't resist. Why the grass-baren desert of the Baja? Because one of the most common causes of engine ,transmission, and axle failure in any tractor is the dirt, wear, and overheating due to long-term operation. For 4 days, we drove a 520-H tractor through 500 miles of constant dust and unforgiving terrain of the Baja. To say the least, the 520-H finished with flying colors---no breakdowns or leaks. And that is why you can say a Toro Wheel Horse tractor is Baja tough!" My 1991 tractor only has less that 400 hours on it (and the Baja decal on the hood) so I guess I have at least another 100 MILES of trouble free operation!! Baja Tough, huh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #32 Posted April 1, 2014 I have a '91 520 wiht the same stupid "Baja Tough" sticker. I thought mine was the only one. Looks a little stupid as a blast through a six-foot snowdrift! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitfield 14 #33 Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Mine has the OE brochure with the Baja story but no goofy stickers. I wonder if the PO liberated them??? Today wifey picked me up a front tube from Norther tool (by her work). Unfortunately it is a straight stem and try as I may it is a no go. So once I buy (2) tubes I might have just as well bought a new tire. Any tires to choose / tires to avoid.... I will be searching the forum. I need to get moving quick ~ the grass is green and getting tall in a few spots. My tire has a good size side wall cut and 3 holes w/plugs and 23 yr old weather cracking. Also my tire was full of about 4-6 cups of grease oil, or was it some sort of black greasy tire sealant. ??? I see the Turf savers are reasonable / Turf masters are $100 for two (like this tread design). Agri Supply store has these for under $30 each... I'm guessing they are china tires ??? Edited April 1, 2014 by Whitfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,053 #34 Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) If you are set of turf tire, I would DEFINITELY splurge for the turf masters. They are a little more pricey, but I they give you deeper ridges, and better gaps for clearing of gunk. If you have anything that resembles a hill or you are planning on plowing snow, you get what you pay for. If you want a little more traction/aggressiveness people have a lot of luck with all-trails (http://www.amazon.com/Carlisle-All-Trail-ATV-Tire/dp/B005O5NAFI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396321194&sr=8-1&keywords=carlisle+all+trail) and go with a tri rib or V61's in front. Edited April 1, 2014 by bmsgaffer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitfield 14 #35 Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks! I love the look of the tri rib and V-61's but hills are going to be a big part of the primary grass duty. Looking like I need to spring for the Turf Masters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,053 #36 Posted April 1, 2014 If you have hills, go for the all trails rear and ribs front. Since the steering wheels on these tractors dont have any drive power its better if they act like rudders. The ribs help with that. And the all trails are great high traction tires. But the turf masters are a good second choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #37 Posted April 1, 2014 My mower has the Turfmasters, and they have been great. Be careful the first time you go downhill. That transmission will accelerate unexpectedly. You get used to it, but the first couple of times it pulls that trick, it can cause some excitement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitfield 14 #38 Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Mower is finally off of the truck. I've been to tied up at work to make much mechanical progress. New tube in the OE Dico 1991 front tire (for now). I'm gonna make it earn those turf masters ~ after I do the filter service / oil change / and clean the cooling fins. The no start was a rusty seat switch by pass. Unpluged the piece of rusty steel and plug the seat switch back up to the seat and the Horse will start and run on it's own. Old fuel is out / new fuel is in.... No grass cutting yet, but time is near. Edited April 3, 2014 by Whitfield 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oaktown1987 82 #39 Posted April 3, 2014 What kind of a filter Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Is that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitfield 14 #40 Posted April 3, 2014 (edited) Aiming for Air /fuel / oil / hydro filters + oil filter housing gasket = new fuel lines. Update: Wifey just called me at work 4:30pm ~ I'm stuck working 7:30am - Midnight... Completely unexpected, but she just stopped by my local Toro on the way home from work and bought me a stack of parts.... Toro / Wheelhorse drive belt Genuine Onan Oil Filter Fuel Filter Hydro Filter (on order) Oil filter gasket (on order) Oil filter to blower housing seal (on order) Looking up / sourcing these parts was going to be tonights project... Dang i love that Woman... Edited April 4, 2014 by Whitfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #41 Posted April 3, 2014 W)W !! Great deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #42 Posted April 4, 2014 I think your wife has been bitten by the Wheel Horse bug.....Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New wheel 23 #44 Posted April 5, 2014 You may want to consider venting the belt guard. I just added holes to mine and was amazed at the amount of air that now comes across the rear cyl. onanparts.com have good price and excellent delivery. Seems oil leaks are common where the oil filter base bolts to the block. onanparts has this gasket. They also have a gasket that slides over the oil filter and seals to the air shroud increasing the air flow across the rear cyl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitfield 14 #45 Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Yes, Wifey has the bug! Trying to talk her into cutting grass but she's not too excited about that prospect. I cut Granddad's grass today on his 2 year old Snapper High vac. 33" Disk drive.. Ugggh!!! Misery . Disk slips or tires spin ~ neither result in forward progress. Turning the wheel on the hill traveling up or down, is just a suggestion as the rear engine has no weight up front. Mower chassis (while made to flex) has the integrity of a wet cardboard box. I've gotta get the horse functional very soon. His yard is not huge but he is 91 and not able to cut any more. His neighbor cuts both yards with granddad's riding mower. Both yards are on a hill (Front and back). If I can get the horse up and running then his neighbor will keep on cutting. Fortunately the neighbor (retired school teacher) is anal about keeping the mower clean (compressed air and dry rags only) and in top condition. He stays on top of the minor maintenance. After today's adventure I'm wondering if I should be on the hunt for wheel weights... And I'm seriously re-weighing the Turf Master / All Trail decision (Need more traction but don't want to tear up the yard).. Pic 1 is from the east Grandad / pic 2 is from the west Neighbor (both are on extra deep double lots due to the hill) Edited April 5, 2014 by Whitfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,579 #46 Posted April 5, 2014 pictures can be deceiving, but those hills don't look like a match for a horse, wheel horse of course. ag tire or the atv tires should do good on the hills. i run ag tires on most of my tractors and don't think they tear up the yard any worse then turf tires d, maybe even less because they don't spin as much. now hook to something that don't want to move and you WILL dig ruts. i just bought my first set of atv tires but have not put them on a tractor so i can't comment on how well they will do, but they look like they should work real good eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #47 Posted April 5, 2014 Firestone 23 ag tires will more than do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitfield 14 #48 Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Being a shift worker (on evenings this week) ~ I reserve my weekends for family, Since I don't see them during the week. So this morning I asked my wife what she wanted to do special since it was going to be a Spring time 77 deg, Blue Bird day. Her reply ~ ~ ~ "Let go tear down the wheel horse and get that power washing done. We've got new parts coming in Tuesday". No if's and's or but's - - She is Hooked.. This is sooo far removed form her day to day work... She's a secretary for a financial investment group, she specializes in tax accounting and the associated investment / withdrawal tax implications ~ So this is a great distraction for her. Edited April 5, 2014 by Whitfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitfield 14 #49 Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) New discoveries ~ 1. Spark plug on rear cylinder is not sealing. I have not put a wrench on it yet, but it blows bubbles around the plug. 2. Mid deck spindle has destroyed a bottom bearing and shot the balls out, possibly taking part of the lower casting with it. 3. Rear tires are (2) different sizes. *** Is this a deal breaker or can I just clean it up and press in a new bottom bearing and race? Edited April 5, 2014 by Whitfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm12460 53 #50 Posted April 5, 2014 Yes, Wifey has the bug! Trying to talk her into cutting grass but she's not too excited about that prospect. I cut Granddad's grass today on his 2 year old Snapper High vac. 33" Disk drive.. Ugggh!!! Misery . Disk slips or tires spin ~ neither result in forward progress. Turning the wheel on the hill traveling up or down, is just a suggestion as the rear engine has no weight up front. Mower chassis (while made to flex) has the integrity of a wet cardboard box. I've gotta get the horse functional very soon. His yard is not huge but he is 91 and not able to cut any more. His neighbor cuts both yards with granddad's riding mower. Both yards are on a hill (Front and back). If I can get the horse up and running then his neighbor will keep on cutting. Fortunately the neighbor (retired school teacher) is anal about keeping the mower clean (compressed air and dry rags only) and in top condition. He stays on top of the minor maintenance. After today's adventure I'm wondering if I should be on the hunt for wheel weights... And I'm seriously re-weighing the Turf Master / All Trail decision (Need more traction but don't want to tear up the yard).. Pic 1 is from the east Grandad / pic 2 is from the west Neighbor (both are on extra deep double lots due to the hill) Ahhh yes! Typical Virginia, what a beautiful place to live. I do moss it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
