KC9KAS 4,744 #1 Posted March 29, 2015 Several folks commented that my 520 H wasn't a 1996 as I had thought. Here is the tag, and I would like to know what year it is, and I am sorry for incorrectly stating it was a 1996. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SgtBob 27 #2 Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Its a 1994 If you reverse the first two numbers of the serial number on these models it will give you the model year and the last numbers is the sequential one made for the year making your the 952nd one made in 1994 Edited March 29, 2015 by SgtBob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt-NEPA 755 #3 Posted March 29, 2015 I agree, its a 1994, the serial numbers beginning with 49 are the 1994 model. Mine starts with 39, its a 1993. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #4 Posted March 29, 2015 Regardless of the year its sweet. Now I have to go in the garage and look at the numbers on mine. Lol Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #5 Posted March 29, 2015 1994 what they said x3 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #6 Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks for the information. When I 1st got it and looked up the model number I thought it was a 1996, but later saw several different years with the same model number. Now I know for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red-Bovine 334 #7 Posted March 30, 2015 My 520H serial # is 2001***. It was purchased in April of 1992. I'm sure it is not a 2002 year model. So the reverse numbers apparently do not work in all cases. Red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 7,253 #8 Posted March 30, 2015 This is the ID tag from the 520HC I am currently restoring. I believe it is a 1989. Cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #9 Posted March 30, 2015 correct. E02 is a 1989. a E01 would be a 1988 like mine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #10 Posted March 30, 2015 My 520H serial # is 2001***. It was purchased in April of 1992. I'm sure it is not a 2002 year model. So the reverse numbers apparently do not work in all cases. Red The reverse number started around 1992-94. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #11 Posted March 31, 2015 Model 73501 covers 520's from '93-97 The first number of the serial # is the year of manufacture. model# 31-20OE01/02 are '88/89 Model #41-20OE01/02/03 are '90/'91/'92 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,813 #12 Posted April 1, 2015 This is the ID tag from the 520HC I am currently restoring. I believe it is a 1989. 520-HC ID tag 1x3 inch.jpg Cleat Is there a way to get replacement serial number stickers like the one in this post? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red-Bovine 334 #13 Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks, Cheesegrader. Makes sense as mine was purchased in April 1992 and is 41-20OE03 making it a 1992. Red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chex313 123 #14 Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) Does the O and the E stand for Onan and Eaton? My 92... Edited April 2, 2015 by chex313 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,579 #15 Posted April 2, 2015 20 stands for 20 hp the onan and the e for eaton the 41 stands for something but i forget now eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie 98 #16 Posted April 2, 2015 Try Terry for replacement serial number stickers, I know he does them for the mower decks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,472 #17 Posted April 2, 2015 Does the O and the E stand for Onan and Eaton? My 92... IMG_20150401_164841~2_resized_by_AVG_Image_Shrinker.jpg That is correct. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites