Skyler 0 #1 Posted September 23, 2008 Hi, I have recently purchased my first Wheel Horse. It is a model 1966 model 1076, 10HP with a HY-6 Hydro. It seems slow in reverse and will slow me down when snowplowing. I can't tell you how slow it is, but it seems it should be faster. Any thoughts on this? Also if anyone has a hydraulic lift cylinder part#6618 or crossed over to a #105254 for sale, I probably need it as my mowing deck won't stay up very long (30-45 seconds). I have heard they can be cut, rebuilt and re-welded. I just have not found a place yet. Thanks in advance for any replies. Cal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #2 Posted September 23, 2008 Hi, Cal, and ! One of our other members should be along shortly to answer your questions since I don't know anything about the 1076 (except it's a great tractor!). I just wanted to wish you a warm welcome to our fold! Lots of great folks and a ton of knowledge around here! Oh...and as everyone here will tell you, Cheers! Duff :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyler 0 #3 Posted September 23, 2008 Hi, Cal, and ! One of our other members should be along shortly to answer your questions since I don't know anything about the 1076 (except it's a great tractor!). I just wanted to wish you a warm welcome to our fold! Lots of great folks and a ton of knowledge around here! Oh...and as everyone here will tell you, Cheers! Duff Thanks Duff for warm welcome! Pics? Of course. Nice and crispy outside here today in Ohio. Photobucket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,604 #4 Posted September 23, 2008 :USA: Follow this link to a good informative thread on hydros. The speed in reverse per the manual for your 1076 should be 0 - 3.5 mph. If you aren't getting close to that, then I would check the fluid level first, and also it wouldn't hurt to change out the fluid and the filter. Outside of that, I'm afraid I'm of no help. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #5 Posted September 23, 2008 My 876 is also slow in reverse... I would guess that it is about 1/4 of full forward speed... Is that about how slow yours is? I changed the fluid and filter (use only a Toro filter on it) and it made a WORLD of difference! Good luck with it, I love mine.... If the 8hp Kohler hadn't started making noise, I'd still be using it right now... I hope to give her a rebuild soon.... BTW, :USA: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
