AMC RULES 37,153 #26 Posted April 22, 2017 Now, what is the spec # on the silver engine ID decal? Here's betting...you've got yourself a series two engine there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #27 Posted April 22, 2017 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: You have a 1983 C-175 Twin with an Eaton 1100-032 according to the serial number. Hey 953 nut just trying to learn something. How was the year determined? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,332 #28 Posted April 22, 2017 54 minutes ago, HorseFixer said: How was the year determined? wheelhorseallyears.pdf 01-17KE03 1983 C Series Garden Tractor C-175 Twin Automatic Kohler KT17-24223 17 Eaton 1100-032 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,387 #29 Posted April 22, 2017 11 hours ago, 953 nut said: wheelhorseallyears.pdf 01-17KE03 1983 C Series Garden Tractor C-175 Twin Automatic Kohler KT17-24223 17 Eaton 1100-032 If that is the actual spec number then this is a series 1 KT17. Keep her full up (maybe a bit over) with oil avoid extended running on hills and she will do fine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,176 #30 Posted April 22, 2017 I loves them black hoods---- I would just re-stress the comments about your twin engine being a series1 and its oil. When Kohler introduced this twin apparently the engineers designed it on a Monday and overlooked that it didnt like to be operated at a very steep angle However, as mentioned if you are aware of that quirk and carefully maintain the oil - keeping it changed and somewhat overfilled, and especially using good judgement operating it on an incline the engine will give you good service. (actually this advice is pertinent to any engine!) After a couple years? production of the series1, Kohler came out with the series2 which had a pressured oil system. I had a C-175 for a period of time and where my property meets the roadway I have a maybe15-20° angle (for the ditch) and the first few times I cut that I was a bit nervous, but, as time went on and the engine didnt blow! I didnt think about it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Countryboy12v 10 #31 Posted April 22, 2017 Thanks again yall. Keith 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,153 #32 Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) From the Kohler factory service manual...for both Series 1, and 2 engines... the recommended safe operating angles is no more than 30 degrees. Edited April 22, 2017 by AMC RULES 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Countryboy12v 10 #33 Posted May 16, 2017 Here is the tag from the engine. Thanks again yall. Keith 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,153 #34 Posted May 16, 2017 Yep, series one... refer to post #29 above. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Countryboy12v 10 #35 Posted May 18, 2017 Good day all, I have belts on the way from the local toro dealer. My question is how to the belts route? The machine only has drive belts on it and the deck has the belt, so I know how they route. How does the belt go from the right side pto to the deck? I have done some searching and looking at pictures, but have not seen how the belts run. Thanks again for helping the noob. Keith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 58,332 #36 Posted May 18, 2017 You will need to have a mule drive which is attached the front and routes the belt to the mower. This thread is good and if you reverse the steps it will help you in mounting the deck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Countryboy12v 10 #37 Posted May 22, 2017 Howdy yall, Got the push blade off and the new belts on. Got the deck mounted and movin how it should. Blades are sharpened and waitin to go on. Should be mowin next weekend. Thanks everyone for the input and answers. Keith 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
