I have to address the state of my Carb today on '96 WH H520, glad to know in advance that I can just take the top off and access all the valves. That, a new coil, Spark plugs, voltage regulator, add new fuel lines, and clean out the gas tank, Hopefully I'll be up and running soon. Thanks for your video!
I'd double check that - looks like an 88 to me. 89+ had the forward/reverse on the column and 90+ had the forward-swept front axle and Toro stickers. I'm no expert and it's all more or less interchangeable so I couldn't say for sure. It's a solid unit either way, just maybe an earlier iteration. Definitely got the better end of the deal regardless My brother and I dragged the 1990 520H out of my dad's garage a few years ago. It had been collecting dust for 24 years. Fresh gas, two (lightly) used plugs from my s10, and it was running in 20 minutes. I gave it new filters, fuel hose, and one tire, and it's been running fine ever since. Likes some choke - carb needs gone over - but it's been unstoppable so far.
I have a '92 that I have used for years. Originally got it for $500 as a worn out neglected farm tractor. Cleaned painted ,decaled and after the 2nd valve job sold the engine and replaced it with a 13HP Predator that sips fuel, (The 20 HP Onan sucks gas. I use it as a back up mower for my JD 1026R. Always loved the WH's.
I have owned my 1988 520-H since 1995. It’s been pretty much gas and oil for 28 years and still going strong. 1200 hours on the clock. I noticed your oil filter is a bit short. I use Wix 51762 which is the same size and meets all specs as the Onan filters that are no longer available. Amazon purchase. I love this tractor.
I buy NOS Toro and Onan filters because they're still readily available and not very expensive. Just a note for purists. But for the non-purists, Wix is an excellent brand, and there are tons of other perfectly serviceable names that are compatible, including ACDelco, Ford, and NAPA
My Wheel Horse 312-8 has been sitting for about 5 years now, and I decided to get it going again but I tried to move it shift lever the gears but it will not drop into any gear, only moves around in neutral. Any suggestions please 🙏🏻 and thanks.
Yes you got lucky with the carburetor I have the same model I ended up having to replace the whole car later I wasn't so lucky but taken blow air compressed air behind all of 10 make sure there's no grass filled up in there clean all that out these things are common for their back cylinders getting hot Hope that helps
Thanks for the tips. I ended up doing more work on this fella. Replaced the muffler (broken bolts made it a challenge), removed and thoroughly cleaned the carburetor. New exhaust and intake gaskets. It's running great now. I am really happy with this tractor.
Hi I have a similar model here in the uk 1997 I think 227-5 runs fine but steering rack is worn and if I turn to hard the teeth slip it looks a difficult job to undertake and spares are hard to acquire
Actually, I sold my wheel horse tractors earlier this year prior to my move from NJ to Georgia. I've looked locally to pick up another one, but there just aren't as many of them here in the South....
