stihl340 7 #1 Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) so I picked up this new wheel horse 36 tiller (79271) and hardware mounting kit and after unboxing and taking all the parts out of there packages I have come to the conclusion that the mounting hardware is incorrect for my tractor (417A) can I still use the tiller and just get correct mounting pieces?? thanks in advance Edited December 6, 2014 by stihl340 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #2 Posted December 6, 2014 I think that's the right hard ware I can post pics of mine when I get a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navig8r 132 #3 Posted December 6, 2014 Was the Work Horse not the same trans as the 3/4/500 series? I believe you need a different axle bracket for your tractor, but the rest is looking correct... Not 100% sure, but it looks that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P3x 54 #4 Posted December 6, 2014 I have a 36" tiller. From memory looks like most if not all parts are there, although never seen them painted black. Try installing it and see how it goes. P3x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,955 #5 Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) Any picts available... of what you think is incorrect for mounting it to your tractor? (show us what isn't working) Edited December 6, 2014 by AMC RULES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,530 #6 Posted December 6, 2014 79271 fits the 1994-2003 260-Series lawn tractors Same operator manual used 1998-2003 Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 924 #7 Posted December 6, 2014 From looking at the pix and comparing it to mine (mounted on a c-series), you will need to change 4 things to get it to fit a 417. You will need a rear tach a matic (aka a snowplow hitch). The rock shaft in the pix is too long to fit your 417. You will need a mid idler to fit your 417. I don't think the one in the pix can be reworked to fit. You will need a lift cable (I did not see it in the pix) to connect from the rockshaft that you have (the one that is part of the lift lever or hydro lift) and the rear rockshaft. You will need a lift cable tube (to route the lift cable over the transaxle). The tiller itself will work just fine. Looks like a nice piece of gear. I hope you can find the needed parts to get it onto your 417. BTW, when you mount this on a hydro, the tiller has a tendency to push the machine. Not a big deal. I have heard this from others and it even tells you that in the WH manual Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,530 #8 Posted December 6, 2014 This is what you need to end up with or Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stihl340 7 #9 Posted December 6, 2014 thanks guy! looks like my winter project will work out just as planned with a little work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
