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1971 800 Workhorse restoration help 0100
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Kyle G Cantrell, in Wheel Horse Tractors
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By Jayzauto
Gday Members, I’m now selling my favorite WheelHorse WorkHorses, with a heavy heart. These were the first of the WheelHorse tractors I had gotten that turned me onto what a great machine they were.
Anyways…although I’m not sure of the years, due to faded tags, they are True WorkHorses, so 82-84 vintage? Both are the white ones. First up is a GT1100, Briggs 11hp, 8 speed. Has chains on rear. Had a new carb on it when I bought it, although I suspect that it’s not the exact unit, since the choke is not hooked up. I manually activated the choke to start. Been sitting, so I will clean fuel system and replace battery. The second is a GT1142, 8 hp Briggs, 8 speed. Currently has a lightly used 42” Replacement Toro Deck. I bought this from the original owners daughter, who blew the engine on it after she took up mowing duties after the death of her father. So I sourced a replacement engine, replaced carb and battery. 42” Deck was only 1 year old when I bought it 6 years ago. Shows very little use. I cut with it 1 time after I got it running. Ran / Cut great. But it’s been in storage since. Tires were original and I noticed 1 was low last week after sitting. Filled it up and been fine since. Battery will be replaced if necessary. I’m looking for $1100/BRO. I still have a couple sets of weights and chains available, as well as other decks and various parts that I’m liquidating. The whole shop, tools and equipment is going too.
Thanx, Jay
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By wh315-8
Picked up a 1972 Commando 800 w/36” rear discharge. From the grandson of the original owner. Hasn’t run in decades but have no doubt that with some cleaning up of carb, fuel system and check the head, it will run like a Horse.
Has anyone ever seen the steering cap logo like this?
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By AndyZ
Operator manual #A-5274
Wiring
6 pages 7.31MB
Illustrated parts list link
Use the 1970 parts list for the Raider 10 model 1-6051 and Raider 12 models 1-6251 and 1-6253 with the following exceptions
For 1970 electric clutch use Electro 12 model 1-7255
2 pages 282KB
We also have the 1971 tractor parts manual that followed
1971 Raider 10 model 1-0300 - (1-0300-6) - Uses HH100-115145C with magneto ignition (Engine oil capacity 2 quarts)
1971 Raider 12 model 1-0310 - (1-0310-6) - Uses K301S-47407C with breakerless magneto ignition (This model also made in Belgium) (Engine oil capacity 2 quarts)
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By drewd
I need to buy tubes or new rear tires for my 1971 Workhorse 800. It has the original 22.5x7.50-12 Wheelhorse branded tires but sidewalls are leaking and one no longer holds air for more that two days. Searching websites brings up various sizes but not the original. Would a 23x9.50-12 fit this tractor? I have a 36" RD deck on it. Any other sizes work on this rim and tractor?
Thanks!
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