DorkFish 42 #1 Posted April 11, 2016 Hey guys, Just brought home a barn fresh Wheel Horse today and am in the process of getting it running. 16 HP Kohler engine with what looks to be about a 42" deck I think. Sat in a barn for a few years and needs some love but nothing too involved, I don't think. New belts, fuel line and a good tuneup and I should be mowing the lawn by the time mother nature decides to actually let spring arrive here in the midwest. I've had a couple old Horses in the past but don't really know a lot about them in general. The only info I could find on it was the tag below the dashboard. Numbers are: 91-16KS01-7230 and below that is 8356. That's all I could find. Engine is a Kohler Model# K341AS Spec# 71246A and Serial# 9348104. Can anyone date this thing with that info? or at least tell me what the model is? Looks like maybe 70's or 80's Vintage I'm guessing. 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,281 #2 Posted April 11, 2016 According to your model number and the list, you have a 1979 C-161 Automatic. That is the correct engine. Nice looking horse. Welcome to Red Square. You can find and download the manual for your horse in the "Manuals" section on the Main Page. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,643 #3 Posted April 11, 2016 Hello and . Enjoy your new and the forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #4 Posted April 11, 2016 and for the photos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Sparky 526 #5 Posted April 11, 2016 thanks for showing your Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,523 #6 Posted April 11, 2016 Nice Horsey! Welcome to Red Square! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #7 Posted April 11, 2016 when those 16 kohlers are running good they are real strong,i doubt you could slow that 42 deck down much even in thick grass,and ththose yesrs have the cradle mount for the engine,its smooth if the mounts are in good shape,they are pretty nice driving tractors in that era,a little of the old and a little of the newer stuff on them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,488 #8 Posted April 11, 2016 Welcome to the forum ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,106 #9 Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Hope these downloads will be helpful to you. Edited April 12, 2016 by 953 nut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ohwheelhorse 121 #11 Posted April 12, 2016 I am fairly new here myself. But have already received lots of help. Your in the right place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,828 #12 Posted April 12, 2016 Welcome! is that a generator behind the tractor? It looks like a beast! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,300 #13 Posted April 12, 2016 A VERY SERIOUS one, I surmise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,371 #14 Posted April 12, 2016 you are sure in the right place for any help you may need...and thanks for sharing pics we love pics around here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DorkFish 42 #15 Posted April 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Aldon said: Welcome! is that a generator behind the tractor? It looks like a beast! 1 hour ago, ztnoo said: A VERY SERIOUS one, I surmise. Haha that's my 15,000 watt Onan generator. My house is all electric, no gas. Its a little overkill, but go big or go home. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,073 #16 Posted April 12, 2016 You've got a nice horse there. Have fun with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amcwheel85 2,059 #17 Posted April 12, 2016 to looks like a great worker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,791 #18 Posted April 12, 2016 Nice horse & good find.. ...lots of guys here think the C series are the best workers and I tend to agree... gotta love those big thumpers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DorkFish 42 #19 Posted April 13, 2016 Well it didn't take too long to get her running. Got a battery in it, replaced all the fuel lines, cleaned out the fuel pump, replaced the condenser and it lives. Here's the first couple vids: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,371 #20 Posted April 13, 2016 Glad to see you got her running Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parsonsponyz 203 #21 Posted April 13, 2016 Glad to see another horse got resurrected. Welcome to Red Square. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,073 #22 Posted April 13, 2016 She sounds real good, you've got a winner there! To see what year it is get the model no from the tag below the dash panel and find it here. http://www.mywheelhorse.com/graphics/file/wheel_horse_products_master_model_list.pdf 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
