RedBeard1987 9 #1 Posted January 11, 2015 Hello everyone! Very excited to be joining this community! ive spent some time reading on here and trying to learn about my newly acquired 211-5SB wheel horse lawn tractor. My wife and i just bought our first house last july from the nicest old couple who we still stay in contact with. the property is just under a half acre at .42 acres. small house 1000 sq ft and an over sized detached 2 car garage, the couple liked us so much they decided to sell us pretty much the entire contents of the garage and two garden sheds for $200. Best deal of my life id have to say. just to name the bigger items that came with this purchase, the wheel horse tractor of course! a craftsman roto tiller, pressure washer, self propelled push mower, two chain saws, an old roll around craftsman tool box, and tons of tools and odds and ends, iv already put to use lots of the left over wood, built a dog house and other things with it. And im still finding treasures every time i clean out another corner. anyways that being said i am a gardener, but i only had one garden bed before. barley enough for a decent tomato crop. i always ended up overcrowding my plants. but now i have all this land and this great tractor. the old man took good care of it. regular oil changes and left me a spare belt somewhere according to him as well as the manual. I have yet to find them. The thing runs like a champ and carries my 260 lb self like nothing. I want to learn as much as i can about this thing and keep it in good working condition as i would love to be able to use it in my effort to build my dream garden and feed my family. i plan on having way more than i need so i can sell some at the local farmers market and donate the rest to charity. I'm hoping i can sell enough to sustain the garden and keep a decent donation while still feeding at least my wife and I. This may take some years to get right but its kind of a dream/goal of mine to accomplish and hope this tractor will help me get the job done! well thats my wheel horse story, so far. if anyone can point me in the right direction about my 211-5SB and what i can learn. I really don't know much about it but i know i can handle taking good care of it. just need an education on the damn thing! I am an apprentice mechanic by trade so im pretty handy. as far as maintenance i dont know what to put in the thing or how often to change it or common things to look for. I'm also super interested in implements for gardening that might help with my project. sorry for the long post just so excited for this to get going. I cant wait for the spring time! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,276 #2 Posted January 11, 2015 Welcome to the forum. I don't know what the SB stands for but it did show up for this model in a couple of places. Most places simply name it a 211-5 (200-Series with 11 hp engine and 5-speed transmission). The long model number will identify the tractor if you can find it. May be on the rear fender plan under the seat. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #3 Posted January 11, 2015 and I might be wrong, but I think you have a "lawn tractor" and it probably won't be capable of using "garden implements" like a "garden tractor" would use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBeard1987 9 #4 Posted January 11, 2015 I hope I can use it for something other than cutting the grass! At least a cart or something ha. Might have to start convincing the wife for an upgrade. Hope that's the number you were referring to. It's all I saw 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,153 #6 Posted January 11, 2015 Did they leave the Skylark in there too? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBeard1987 9 #7 Posted January 11, 2015 Did they leave the Skylark in there too? Haha, wouldnt that have been nice! no that was mine. My dad got that for me for my first car. Im going to be trying to get it back on the road once it warms up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #8 Posted January 11, 2015 Hello and You can always use that one to mow with and get another to till and do other things with. That way you won't have to ever take the deck off... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,153 #9 Posted January 11, 2015 More is always better. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBeard1987 9 #10 Posted January 11, 2015 was hoping i could use this thing for something. cant afford another one just yet. although dont think i havent thought of it! i love this thing, im a pretty resourceful guy i think i can figure something out. i was really interested in getting a pull behind tiller for it but it seems it might not be able to handle it. but what if i had a tiller that ran on its own motor? think she would be able to pull it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBeard1987 9 #11 Posted January 11, 2015 just came across this and it seems there are quite a few attachments that were available for this tractor if im reading this correctly. http://www.scribd.com/doc/50699202/WheelHorse-Attachments-and-Interchangeability-List-By-Model-Year-1955-2000#scribd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,276 #12 Posted January 11, 2015 Download this D&A file. It is the same info on just your model. Your model number is always written with a dash 42-11B501 - the last 2 digits are numbers. 2=lawn tractor as opposed to garden tractor 11=engine hp B=Briggs & Stratton engine 5=5-speed transmission 01=parts list identifier The 9110 is the Julian build date - 110th day of 1989. Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBeard1987 9 #13 Posted January 11, 2015 thanks for that info garry. thats really helpful. where might i go to find maintenance info for this thing? or acquire a manual if i cant find it. it seems this thing is good for pulling carts and spreaders. shows it is able to attach a plow and a blower, it feels it has some good power when im riding it. im going to do my best to put it to good use even if its just hauling things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,276 #14 Posted January 12, 2015 We do not have the original operator manual but this 1990 210-5 manual should be very close to what you need Engine manual Lubrication manual Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #15 Posted January 12, 2015 You'll find out pretty quick that Garry is the file man of the millenium Red. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,147 #16 Posted January 12, 2015 I don't know what the SB stands for Garry 30" Single Blade mower deck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,276 #17 Posted January 12, 2015 30" Single Blade mower deck. Thank you Terry! Learn something new every day. My next challenge will be to remember that. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,147 #18 Posted January 12, 2015 No problem Garry! That model sold as tractor/deck package. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #19 Posted January 12, 2015 I didn't know that either, thanks TT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,276 #20 Posted January 12, 2015 To the original poster in this thread This 1988 illustrated parts list has service notes on the parts pages plus a few pages at the end on service information. It should apply to the 1989 models as well. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackhammer 547 #21 Posted January 12, 2015 Welcome aboard Red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,192 #22 Posted January 13, 2015 Yes you can have a blower on it. here is the part number 06-36SL01 oh and welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedBeard1987 9 #23 Posted January 13, 2015 WOW! you guys really come through and know your stuff! thanks everyone for the info. i look forward to riding the hell out of this thing in the spring and hopefully another (bigger badder) wheel horse too! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 567 #24 Posted January 13, 2015 and hopefully another (bigger badder) wheel horse too! there is no doubt in my mind..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
condiosluzverde 1 #25 Posted June 4, 2017 Hi, there is a 511-2SB on the side of the road for $300 OBO. Everything I could inspect looks well used and clean. Does not appear to have leaks and I am handy with engines and mechanical. What is a respectable offer for this machine? I am very short on cash, and it looks like a great fit for my needs. Any suggestions? Is it worth every bit of $300? FYI the build date is 9101. Thanks. -james Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
