midpack 1,011 #1 Posted February 13, 2017 Well... cross another Series I KT17 off the list of survivors... I heard a scrunching noise when I started it to move some of the snow we just got. but it was running good and not spraying oil out a hole in the block, so i figured I'd give it a go. It seemed a little under powered (running on one cyl?), but maybe the snow was heavier... Almost done and "bang"... then nothing but a crank winding down the final revolutions of a lifetime of hard working... RIP fast forward, pulled my 12hp out (C175 repowered with a Magnum 12), swapped the plow for the blower, and back in business! I will say, there's nothing better than that hydraulic lift for a blower, the 12hp is an 8spd manual lift, have to figure out some lift springs. it doesn't steer as well even with the chains on the front with the lighter engine as it would happen, I had picked up a K341 for just this situation. I tore it down and was putting it back together, figured it would make a good winter project and I would have it ready when I needed it. looks like the schedule just got moved up a lot!! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #2 Posted February 13, 2017 well that's pretty long life,if its still orig inside,and the 16 will be almost as good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,711 #3 Posted February 14, 2017 Any Idea on how many hours?? My series 1 is a transplant from a JD314 and has well over 2000. But she is on limited duty ..runs the sweepster 3-4 hours per year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 1,011 #4 Posted February 14, 2017 no idea on the hours. It was starting to smoke on initial startup, but still ran good right to the end Share this post Link to post Share on other sites