BrianKoch 293 #1 Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) Greetings, Here is my first Wheel Horse, a ‘68 Charger 12. Along with it came the 42” Mower Deck and 42” Plow Blade. Overall, I think it is in pretty good condition. So far, I have done the following: •Changed Oil •Cleaned Air Filter •Changed Spark Plug •Cleaned Fuel Filter •Changed and Greased All Fittings •Welded Broken Seat Bracket •Installed Plastic Wire Looms •Washed and Waxed •Sharpened Blades I will be swapping in an AGM battery and replacing the cracked V Belt on the mower deck. I look forward to learning from you all on this forum how to keep these machines wheeling and working for years to come. -Brian Koch Edited March 4, 2022 by BrianKoch 8 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #2 Posted March 4, 2022 Sweet ride. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,129 #3 Posted March 4, 2022 Welcome I have 6 Charger electros they are great machines you will love it Change hydro fluid. If it is red it is ATF use Dex/Merc If it is tan it has been changed to motor oil 10w-30 or 10w-40 ...Do not mix ATF and oil. I run ATF in mine. Works great. Filter is Wix 51410 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,358 #4 Posted March 4, 2022 to the forum. All kinds of good folks here. If you break something on your tractor, somebody here has fixed the same thing and will be happy to give you advice on how to fix it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry M-(Moderator) 2,125 #5 Posted March 4, 2022 Nice!!! ….and to 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,093 #6 Posted March 4, 2022 Nice tractor!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,129 #7 Posted March 4, 2022 (edited) Looking at the pictures you have a magneto points ignition system. Very reliable and reasonably priced if parts are needed... conversion to a hydro lift is fairly easy as a plus!!! Edited March 4, 2022 by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #8 Posted March 4, 2022 I'd replace fuel line and filter, and 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,703 #9 Posted March 4, 2022 Nice model to start an addiction with. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,836 #10 Posted March 4, 2022 Beautiful Tractor Is that original paint? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,536 #11 Posted March 5, 2022 Sounds like you have a good handle on the type of maintenance a new to you should receive. That wood grain decal on the hood side is the prettiest they ever had in my opinion. If you run into any questions about your tractor please feel free to ask, we are here to help. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,703 #12 Posted March 5, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Beautiful Tractor Is that original paint? Not the grille fer sure Ollie... but does remind me of one that came to my care once! Was even silver stripes on the air cleaner cover! Glad to see we got you straitened out girl! Edited March 5, 2022 by WHX?? 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,505 #13 Posted March 5, 2022 Sweet looking tractor!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,617 #14 Posted March 5, 2022 4 hours ago, pfrederi said: . conversion to a hydro lift is fairly easy as a plus!!! Especially for snow plowing to the 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,450 #15 Posted March 5, 2022 I would do what roadapples said and add a little length to the fuel line to get it away from the flywheel screen. Bob 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,513 #16 Posted March 5, 2022 Nice machine. How much do you want for it? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,569 #17 Posted March 5, 2022 As soon as I saw that silver Fox I thought of the picture Uncle Jim @WHX?? posted! Nice shop and great baseline so far! I might add, and maybe you handles this already, that when greasing the front end, Jack the tractor up BY THE FRAME to allow droop in the front axle, wheel bearings, etc. it’ll allow the grease to get to where it really needs to be. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #19 Posted March 5, 2022 17 hours ago, WHX?? said: Was even silver stripes on the air cleaner cover! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
