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C81 where to start

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north
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I just picked up a c81 with a mower deck and plow for $300..not sure if it runs but looks good.  I washed it up and 1st step is a battery...any suggestions on how I should proceed or what to look for?  Or if it was worth $300?

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Rob R    989

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Think you did GREAT C81 my favorite tractor....not so much for the mower... but it is a bear for pushing snow and doing chores around the property, good fuel, clean carb and a good set of points and you will have one (in my opinion) one of the best machines made.

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SylvanLakeWH    31,564

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:text-welcomeconfetti: to the WH "C" club!

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AMC RULES    37,259

AMC RULES
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    :text-coolphotos:     :handgestures-thumbsup:

:WRS:

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Retired Wrencher    6,734

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North. :WRS:  Looks good in picks. Get a battery from Walmart or Home Depot same price. just to see if you have spark. Then maybe change the fuel lines and filter. Buy good fuel line $3.00 to $4.00 a foot, start it  and see where you are at. Let us know how things are.

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Tankman    3,528

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Three hundred bucks well spent! Check, change fluids, fuel, cleanup and you'll be on your way!

 

Nice Horse and I bet, ready rarin' to wo...wo....WORK!  :handgestures-thumbupright:

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Racinbob    12,996

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That looks like an outstanding deal. As already suggested I would do a tune up, fuel lines and filter, fresh fuel, engine oil, flush transmission and fresh oil.:)

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DougC    2,644

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Hello and :text-welcomeconfetti: north!   Enjoy the forum and the new  :wh:.

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roadapples    6,987

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As others have said, good buy. plow and chains are worth half that, and....  :WRS:

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JPWH    6,544

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TDF5G    2,074

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I'd say you gotta a sweet deal on your horse!  She's definitely worth putting a few $ in to get her going.  Looks complete except for air filter and cover.  And you'll need a couple of mower deck wheels.

 

With a little diagnosis you should have her runnin' in no time.  After you get a battery hooked up, check for spark and compression.  Then go through the fuel system.  I don't know how long it's been setting, but I would check the shutoff valve in the bottom of the fuel tank for rust and crud before putting any gas through it. 

 

:WRS:

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north    6

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Fresh fluids and a new battery!  Onto the mower deck

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