What have you done to your Wheel Horse today?

[ineedanother 2,508]

Pressure washed a bunch of stuff after work. Love-hate relationship there for me. 16 Auto, FEL sub-frame, a bunch of parts and these front weights that took two years to pry out of my brother's hand's They'll be Regal red soon.

[ebinmaine 79,420]

6 hours ago, ineedanother said:

these front weights

 

You ever measure or trial fit those?

 

I have a set that appears the same. Mine were BACK weights for a TEN inch rear  wheel. 

 

I've never set them on/ in an 8" front. 

[ineedanother 2,508]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

You ever measure or trial fit those?

 

I have a set that appears the same. Mine were BACK weights for a TEN inch rear  wheel. 

 

I've never set them on/ in an 8" front. 

Yeah, I've had them mounted temporarily. The problem I have is that the gates on my property are 48" and depending on the off-set on the rims these can be too wide.

[Handy Don 16,847]

15 hours ago, MainelyWheelhorse said:

It’s still roaring.

May not be applicable, but I recently replaced the blade on my small push rotary mulching mower and discovered the old blade--worn out, but sharp and balanced--was slightly bent. With the new blade, it is quieter and no longer acts like a blower pushing cuttings out from under the sides.

[MainelyWheelhorse 2,764]

@Handy Don Since I swapped out the deck, I’ll check that out.

[cafoose 3,747]

Just put an electric fuel pump on my 520-HC 

[Fj40z 172]

What have I done to my Wheel Horse today?………I bought it!! Hey guys just joined the forum as I bought my first Wheel Horse today. I had been utilizing the forum to do some research before I pulled the trigger on one. Brought home what I believe is a mid 90’s (could be wrong) 314-8. Seems to be fairly well taken care of, best I can tell so far the only thing not working is the headlights. It’s missing a few pieces like the pulley covers on the deck but overall really excited about it. Look forward to learning here and hopefully many years of good service from the 314. 

[SylvanLakeWH 31,656]

[sqrlgtr 3,110]

 and that is a great first WH to have

[702854boy 933]

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[C100guy94 108]

Welcome. 

And like many will say this is a good machine to have/own. 

If yea ask a few fellas around this page do a service on it. Specially the rear dif. 

My current c100 I just recently bought was in need of a change and my old 410-8 I used to own was well past due for it. There's a rubber boot on your shift only a few dollar part replace it. My 410-8 ended up with a hung up high low range and caused me some headache. 

I'm sure some others here will speak of some other things I'm not as sure of. 

 

Welcome to the page. 

You wanna know something about anything with wheel horses and the folks here will fibs you right up. 

[953 nut 67,106]

@Fj40z, Welcome from a fellow North Carolinian, we are here to help if any questions come up. Enjoy the ride and make room for the next , they are addictive.

 

Edited May 15 by 953 nut

[C100guy94 108]

12 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Enjoy the ride and make room for the next , they are addictive.

 

 

Soooo true. 

[Fj40z 172]

Thanks for all the welcomes! 
 

@C100guy94 thanks for the heads up about the rear diff service and the low range boot. I’m glad to get any pointers like that you guys give out. 
 

@953 nut  good to meet another North Carolinian on here!

 

Im really excited to get this one, almost excited as my youngest son is LOL

[rjg854 13,153]

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[sqrlgtr 3,110]

Forgot to mention, looks like the grass screen is missing from motor in pics, if it is I would find a replacement before I used it much (especially mowing). You would be surprised at the air that gets sucked in there.

[Fj40z 172]

12 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

Forgot to mention, looks like the grass screen is missing from motor in pics, if it is I would find a replacement before I used it much (especially mowing). You would be surprised at the air that gets sucked in there.

Thanks for picking up on that! I kept thinking that there had to have been a screen on there but there are no mounting holes for one. Now that I know there is supposed to be one I’m assuming it’s a press in style screen with a lip on the inside?

[pfrederi 20,807]

7 minutes ago, Fj40z said:

Thanks for picking up on that! I kept thinking that there had to have been a screen on there but there are no mounting holes for one. Now that I know there is supposed to be one I’m assuming it’s a press in style screen with a lip on the inside?

 Pretty sure you need #9 Screen and 4 #8 washer head screws

to be sure what is Spec# of you r engine

 

Edited May 15 by pfrederi

[sqrlgtr 3,110]

i cant remember at the moment how they are mounted but pretty sure the Magnum series had plastic screens. I'm sure someone will be along with more info. soon.

[sqrlgtr 3,110]

me and @pfrederi must have been typing at the same time .

[C100guy94 108]

3 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

i cant remember at the moment how they are mounted but pretty sure the Magnum series had plastic screens. I'm sure someone will be along with more info. soon.

My 410-8 did 

[lynnmor 8,870]

 

I see another safety issue besides the flywheel screen, the mower deck is missing the pulley guards.  If you ever let your foot slip while mowing those hills you might have a serious wound, ask me how I know.

 

Edited May 15 by lynnmor

[DLF 74]

The Magnum had plastic screen it is attach with 4 posts that are on the fan blades.

 Lee1977

[Ed Kennell 46,412]

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[Fj40z 172]

@pfrederi @DLF and @sqrlgtr thanks for the info! I’ll get the engine data when I get home from work. 
 

@lynnmor I am going to definitely take your advice and find those pulley covers. Much appreciated!

 

Any places to check online for the pulley covers? 

Edited May 15 by Fj40z