Cee245 846 #1 Posted September 21, 2019 Hey everyone, Is there anyone in the Erie, Pa area that can get my 417a tractor running again? I have most parts necessary to fix. I bought this last year with hopes of using it as primary snowblower machine for this winter. I just don't have the time to mess with it as my current schedule requires 70 hours a week. Plus, my wife and 3 kids. Lol! Please let me know if you know of a good repair shop. Thanks guys.. Cory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,379 #2 Posted September 23, 2019 I would visit a Napa store and ask there. Not a box store. Someone at church or places like that might know of retired guys who do this stuff. Also there's the possibility of a trade school with adult education classes in small engine repair. That Kohler would make a fantastic teaching aid. One more. FFA stands for a group of farm kids. A school in the country might be a place to call. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,381 #3 Posted September 24, 2019 Check with equipment rental places near you, they have lots of connections. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,350 #4 Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) What's it need? I'm not in Erie right now, but I do go there. I also know a mechanic in the city, not sure he messes with lawn tractors though. Edited September 24, 2019 by adsm08 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 846 #5 Posted September 24, 2019 It needs a stator put on (I have the part) fluids changed, apart plug. So not too much... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 3,350 #6 Posted September 24, 2019 I'd be willing to help, but I won't be up that way again until some time in December. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 846 #7 Posted September 24, 2019 @adsm08, that could work out. I'll send ya a pm soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCox 8 #8 Posted September 26, 2019 Check with Dave (https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/profile/1200-daveoman1966/) He's near Saegertown and may know someone who is nearby and can help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 846 #9 Posted September 27, 2019 Thank you, and i do know Dave. (Sort of) I've bought parts off him a few years ago. Great guy with TONS of knowledge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 846 #10 Posted October 8, 2019 (edited) Another Update; My company is giving me this coming weekend off! I will have the time to fix my 417. My son and I are planning on doing it. Looking forward to it. I need to replace the stator. Anyone know what "special tools are required" Cory Edited October 10, 2019 by Cee245 Picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
