BigDaddyO 11 #1 Posted June 14, 2022 Hello, I just picked up a non-working Wheelhorse 310-8 from I think 1986. I've never used a riding lawnmower and got it as a project to tinker with. It was $200 and has a new carb, rebuilt starter, new battery, new front wheels, new mower blades. After cleaning out the fuel tank, replacing the cracked fuel line and put in a new clear fuel filter I got it to start today but it's running REALLY rich so i've got some carb tinkering to do. I'm going to have some more questions about this but I guess I'll keep those for the main forum. Mike oh, here are some Pic's 7 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #2 Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) a genuine kohler rebuild kit for your carburetor is only about 12 bucks. Probably be money well spent... Just saw new carb.... Edited June 14, 2022 by roadapples 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,585 #3 Posted June 14, 2022 great score! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,488 #4 Posted June 14, 2022 Welcome to Red Square The M10S-461521 was used 1987-1991. 1990 and 1991 had black background hood decals Kohler made the engine in 1986 so most likely a 1987 model 21-10K804 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,559 #6 Posted June 14, 2022 Sounds like you know your way around a already. Section 6 of the Kohler Service Manual found in our Manuals section will give you the guidance you need. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,711 #7 Posted June 14, 2022 good luck with your project, seems like you're headed in the right direction. Don't be afraid to ask questions, somebody here will have the answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,837 #9 Posted June 14, 2022 Great worker tractor. May I suggest you replace all of the fuel line, not just the bad section. Ethanol fuel eats the rubber inside and then the rubber bits plug your carb. If the new carb was an aftermarket and you find it runs rich no matter how you adjust, it may be the aftermarket carb. Some of them work good and some are junk. If you have the original Kohler carb , definitely keep it. It can be cleaned and rebuilt quite easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDaddyO 11 #10 Posted June 14, 2022 4 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Great worker tractor. May I suggest you replace all of the fuel line, not just the bad section. Ethanol fuel eats the rubber inside and then the rubber bits plug your carb. If the new carb was an aftermarket and you find it runs rich no matter how you adjust, it may be the aftermarket carb. Some of them work good and some are junk. If you have the original Kohler carb , definitely keep it. It can be cleaned and rebuilt quite easily. yep, I replaced all 5 feet of fuel line and hung the new fuel filter from the fuel pump. hopefully it doesn't get too hot and melt but I wanted it to be in a V position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
