New - saying hello - C-125

[Timbrlnd101 26]

Hello all,

 

New to site, tractors, and home owning all together. Wife and I just bought first house, on an acre and I picked up a C-125 to start maintenance on the property. It had been sitting a while so after warming it up, I changed the oil, cleaned filter (till I get new one), and new plug. De-greased and power washed body and wheels only. Familiarizing myself with removing deck and front PTO. Came with snow plow as well.

 

My intentions are to slowly restore cosmetics, but only after making sure engine and other functioning parts are maintained. 

 

Suggestions for things to clean, check, replace, all that good stuff are welcome as I don't want to screw something up that's not broken, nor do I want to neglect something major before I start to actually use this beast. 

 

 

Thanks all,

 

Looking forward to future convo's

 

Rob

 

 

PS. My apologies if this is posted incorrectly or to wrong area..

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,611]

That is one nice looking C-125.

 

And,

[Ed Kennell 42,081]

Nice C-125.... and in the correct place with .           

 

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I would check the oil in the tranny..If it looks and smells clean with no sign of water ( foam), leave it alone.

A shot of grease in the 5 zerks.

I would add a fuel filter, then  add a treatment of SEA FOAM to the fuel to clean out the fuel system.  But if there is gunk in the system and the sea foam loosens it up, it may require a carb cleaning if it clogs a jet.

I would also pull the PTO bell and clean and grease the neddle  bearing.

Edited August 15, 2016 by Ed Kennell

[wrightorchid 261]

Looks very clean.  I would check/replace the fuel lines (often have a date shown) for cracks/ gunk in the tank, fuel filters, air filters, any electrical connections that might be brittle or corroded.   Also, any leaks around the engine, tranny or axles.

Go to the files section and download the info on the tractor and engine, and attachments.

[Achto 29,408]

 Nice looking machine!

[AMC RULES 37,196]

You've got a nice  there.

     

[N3PUY 1,031]

1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said:

 

A shot of grease in the 5 zerks.

 

Ed, I think there are "6" grease fittings.   The axle pivot or the steering gear are sometimes overlooked.

[TDF5G 2,073]

Mighty fine looking Horse you have there!  Hope you enjoy doing your chores with it. 

[Bttatro 94]

To 

 

I'm fairly new here too,  lots of knowledge and helpful members! 

[DougC 2,643]

Hello and      Enjoy the forum and your new tough as nails  .    

[elliot ness 1,916]

Welcome to red square where you can find a world of knowledge on these Wheel Horse tractors. and what a nice C125 you have there sir.

[Ed Kennell 42,081]

4 hours ago, N3PUY said:

Ed, I think there are "6" grease fittings.   The axle pivot or the steering gear are sometimes overlooked.

Actually I missed the clutch pedal.    I have too many hydros.

[KC9KAS 4,744]

Nice tractor!

[SylvanLakeWH 28,480]

 

Love the black hoods!!!

 

[DougC 2,643]

45 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

Actually I missed the clutch pedal.    I have too many hydros.

 

You can never have too many hydros and I don't miss the clutch pedal at all Ed......     

[WHX?? 51,819]

Nice lookin C and very clean.... I'm sure will take care of all your property needs with the right attachments. HINT she will love pulling a tub around for yard work!

 

Ask questions here if you get stumped on anything with it, lots of experts lurkin about here! You should find a manual for it here in the manuals section here if you need one.

 

Another hint ...you might need this for posting more  

 

 

 

 

[Timbrlnd101 26]

Thanks a bunch everyone. I've got this weekend to myself, wife has to travel for work, so I am glad to have a list to start with for the tractor. That would be to complete AFTER her list... of course . Ill make sure run a search for the manual and then have at it!

 

Is the fitting for the grease gun standard? I think I have one lying around...

Rob

[jdleach 525]

Welcome to the forum. As has already been said, gobs of friendly, helpful folks here.

 

Yes, the zerks are for your standard grease gun. Wheel Horse recommends using a #2 lithium grease. Apply one two or three pumps to each front wheel, steering spindles, front axle pivot, and steering shaft bearing at bottom of shaft where the gear and sector are. Your mower deck will have three fittings, one for each blade at the top of the deck. Apply four or five pumps to each zerk. The general rule, is to apply sufficient grease so that the old grease is forced from the bearing/pivot. Wipe off excess grease. Unless you want a furry blob to build up after a few mowings.   

       

                            

[Timbrlnd101 26]

Quick ground clearance check... Yeah were good...

[doc724 925]

I saw that machine on CL, responded to the ad twice, sent a txt and even called.  Never got a reply.  Looks like you got a nice machine

[Timbrlnd101 26]

8 hours ago, doc724 said:

I saw that machine on CL, responded to the ad twice, sent a txt and even called.  Never got a reply.  Looks like you got a nice machine

 

I had emailed and Text that number the week before... No answer. Then I left a message on Saturday morning and got a call back. They even dropped it off after I went and looked at it. Craigslist is so hit or miss.

[JC 1965 1,532]

Great lookin C-125.