CHUCKBORDNER@GMAIL.COM 14 #1 Posted April 5, 2020 Greetings seasoned members! First time Wheelhorse owner at age 67. I am a Michigan resident, mechanically experienced and retired. Recently, I acquired a C175 Automatic with a 48" mower deck. I am openly asking for a bit of knowledge sharing in regard to the ciphering of the model year of the tractor and mower deck based on the information taken from them. Tractor info: ID # 01-17KS02-13587 0081 Deck Model: 78365 S/N 7900323 Engine: Model tag missing, S/N 10034860 (engine appeats to be large displacement Kohler twin believed to be 17 hp). Please understand that I do not expect an immediate response. Beyond this initial post, I intend to be a contributing participant, not simply content with lurking through the forum without personal investment. Should any of you have questions of me, I openly encourage interaction. Chuck 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 88vic #2 Posted April 5, 2020 Welcome to the party ! You made a fine choice of tractor. Warning though, they do seem to multiply so just beware. Just like pringles chips, you can't have just one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #4 Posted April 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, WHEELHORSEFAN*19 said: Welcome to the party ! You made a fine choice of tractor. Warning though, they do seem to multiply so just beware. Just like pringles chips, you can't have just one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,985 #5 Posted April 5, 2020 Chuck, from You'll get plenty of help on here. And good your going to be a contributor. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 10,154 #6 Posted April 5, 2020 One of my tractors is a C-175 with a series one K-17 I can make the rest of my tractors purr but for some reason I can’t get that C-175 to run right! I’m not sure if you know this Chuck but if you’re going to run that tractor on any kind of slope it’s a good idea to run it slightly over full of oil. I’m by far an expert on this but I do know there is a lubrication issue with the series one. Others will be along to elaborate on this issue I’m sure. Welcome to Red Square this site is truly the best place for any Wheel Horse owner. By the way, we love pictures! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,610 #7 Posted April 5, 2020 Great to see another Michigander! Warning - 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,714 #8 Posted April 5, 2020 You have a 1980 C175 Auto. It is a series 1 KT 17 Spec 24125 Keep it full (or slightly over ) of oil avoid long periods running on steep slopes and she will do you well. I have a series 1 that was transplanted from JD 317 with well over 2000 hours she smokes a bit on start up but gets her work done. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,841 #9 Posted April 5, 2020 This is the TORO (Wheelhorse) Master Parts Viewer. https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/index.cfm?xCaller=Toro Enter your model as C-175 or 01-17KS02 and follow the prompts. There is a TON of info on here. Same with your mower deck. enter model as 78365 and have some fun surfin' 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,524 #12 Posted April 5, 2020 Welcome to the forum. Click on the fuzzy pictures for more info Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,256 #13 Posted April 5, 2020 . I see people have started you with some useful information. There's tons of that and experience from the members here. So glad you found us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,068 #14 Posted April 6, 2020 (edited) Chuck! I’m on the left side of the state and have no KT17 experience, but I’ve got a good waving hand! Edited April 6, 2020 by pullstart Auto correct 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
