skimerhorn 3 #1 Posted April 2, 2014 Hello to all, I'm new here and looking to restore a 1277. This was my grandfather's mower, and I want to go back thru it and redo it so I can use it. It hasn't run in prob 10 years or so, but isn't locked up. I'm gonna try to see if I can get it running this weekend. But any tips? Once I get it mechanically sound, then I want to paint and decal it. I really don't know a lot about it, I never used before? So any information would be great, the body is in really good shape so that shouldn't be to bad. Thanks for reading my post, and any help you guys can give. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skimerhorn 3 #3 Posted April 3, 2014 Anybody know where I can get a manual for the deck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,958 #4 Posted April 3, 2014 So cool that you have your grandfather's Go to the "Manuals" tab at the top of the page and you can download the manual for the mower and the 1277 itself. The best advice on starting a tractor that has been setting would be to change the oil, pull off the float bowl and clean the inside with some Seafoam Carb. spray. Drain the fuel system, replace the fuel filter, put in some fresh gas, make sure the tank shut off valve is open (ethonal free if you can find it ) remove the spark plug and crank it over to see if fuel is making it to the carb.,then hold the float up and crank it over to be sure it will cut off the fuel flow. Put in a new spark plug ( Champion H-10 ) and start it up. I bet it will run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skimerhorn 3 #5 Posted April 3, 2014 Is a 1277 a decent size? Hopefully it won't be to bad to get running, then I have to try to figure out how to put the deck on it. I have a complete deck, I think. I'm hoping all the brackets to mount it are still there. Does anyone suggest I replace the couch on the side where you engage the belts for the mower? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,475 #6 Posted April 3, 2014 Mower decks are sized by their width of cut and the decks available in 1967 for the 1277 are RL-367 is the 36" deck RL-426 is the 42" deck RL-486 is the 48" deck The model numbers contain the width of cut and the year they were introduced. 6=1966 7=1967 Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #7 Posted April 3, 2014 WELCOME TO And yes 1277 is a good TRACTOR much more than a mower ! and of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #8 Posted April 4, 2014 Can't wait to see your Grandpa's . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skimerhorn 3 #9 Posted April 5, 2014 I will try to post pics of the mower tomorrow when I start working on it. What is the external clutch for? Does that run the mower deck also, reason I'm asking is because its not hooked up right now? I hope some fresh gas and a baterry will get it goin, but we will see. Hoppe to report good news tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Actonhorse 26 #10 Posted April 5, 2014 I have a 1067 (my favourite tractor) that I found in a barn a few years ago. It is essentially the same tractor as yours just a 10 hp instead of a 12 and I believe you have the automatic (or 3 speed) and I have an 8 speed. Do yourself a favour before trying to start it and do the things that 953 nut mentioned above. Mine hadn't run in a loooong time and had a bunch of issues. I did get it running and it is great now but looking back I should have just replaced the fuel lines and cleaned the carb, changed the plug, cleaned the points etc. before messing with it and it would have saved me a lot of time. If yours has sat for ten years with fuel in it it is likely going to have lots of cleaning to do as well. If you are talking about the PTO, yes it is for the mower deck. There are lots of posts about mounting the deck on your tractor and I am sure there will be other members chiming in on how to do it. Good luck with it. Like I said, my 67'is still my favourite tractor! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skimerhorn 3 #11 Posted April 5, 2014 I got it running today, but its still not right. I have carberaoter troubles and I can't find the model number on the block. It's worn off. Can anybody help with this? I tried posting a pic but it won't let me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #12 Posted April 5, 2014 IF its the original engine it will be a KOHLER K301S-4712B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,839 #13 Posted April 5, 2014 I have had very good results using Stens Carb re-do kit # 520-213 on the 10, 12, 14, and 16 hp Kohler engine carbs. About $16 bux. Not sure what the OEM kits may cost. Find it here: http://www.stens.com/Portal.aspx?CN=637179B36C57&SEARCH=520-213&CATEGORY=&BRAND=&GCONTENTID=DBC825CBB3E6&RND=034708066652855085 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skimerhorn 3 #14 Posted April 7, 2014 Anybody have any tips on adjusting the drive belt? Sitting in neutral it will just take off. Will adjusting the belt fix this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,579 #16 Posted April 7, 2014 is it the factory belt and if so then the problem is in your motion control lever ( mcl ) but i can't tell you how to adjust it but i'm sure someone on here will be along shortly to help you eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,475 #17 Posted April 7, 2014 Anybody have any tips on adjusting the drive belt? Sitting in neutral it will just take off. Will adjusting the belt fix this? Have you seen the control handle friction adjustment and neutral adjustment in the operator manual? Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skimerhorn 3 #18 Posted April 7, 2014 Yea I'm gonna try that, just wasn't sure if there was anything else. It doesn't creep, if you don't have your hand on the lever it drops all the way.Wasnt sure if a neutral adjustment would fix that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,839 #19 Posted April 7, 2014 The is a C-160, but the PROBLEM shown here MAY be your issue. This is often cracked or broken completely letting the motion control move unexpectedly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skimerhorn 3 #20 Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks for all the help guys. One other thing I'm having trouble finding is a seat and steering wheel. Is there a company that sells remanufactured parts? Or should I go thru Toro? Other that those 2 things needing to be replaced, the mower isn't bent up or broke up. My plan is to put it all together and use it some this summers to see if there are any problems I need to fix. If its all good and nothing else I can find wrong, this winter I'm gonna pull it back down and try to paint it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO 115 #21 Posted April 8, 2014 If you scroll to the bottom of the forum home page you will find the Vendors section if you want good used stuff you should check with some of them and some do reproduction parts as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skimerhorn 3 #22 Posted April 10, 2014 Ok now I'm servicing the tractor, gonna put 30w in the motor. I need help with the trans tho. The tractor has been painted, and I can't get the numbers of the filter to get a new one. Anybody know what the number of the filter is? Also what kind of trans fluid do I put back in it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
