Found a new one for my Kansas yard.

katoranger · 04-29-2012, 04:03 PM

Look at the deal I got here. Restocking my Kansas collection.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170829882292...9#ht_500wt_949

Think I will get this one setup for mowing. I forsee a possible China power unless that Kohler is revivable. (no compression says seller)

That engine is not correct. Like I care. I won't change anything that can't be put back to stock.

Weldangrind · 04-29-2012, 11:10 PM

Great score! We'll need many pics of the revival.

SpudRider · 04-29-2012, 11:47 PM

That's a nice score, Allen!

Spud

katoranger · 04-30-2012, 07:55 AM

I think I got a deal on it. I am going to need a lawn mower. This will just require alittle bit of work.

FastDoc · 04-30-2012, 12:07 PM

Looks like a great buy and a fun project. Do you plan to restore it?

katoranger · 04-30-2012, 02:20 PM

I won't restore it to correct status, just to worker status. The engine is not the original. Missing the belt guard. Will need tires. The rest looks original.

I will probably clean it up and give it some new paint. Good used tires. Make a belt guard unless I can find a good deal on an original.

The seller says it has no compression. Kohlers like that will stick an exhaust valve. I pull the plug and fill them up with some MMO. Let them sit a few days. That is a newer model engine that likely has electronic ignition.

Hopefully the deck is good.

katoranger · 04-30-2012, 02:23 PM

This is a restored unit.

FastDoc · 04-30-2012, 02:49 PM

Too cool but I would imagine those tires would be awefully hard on the lawn.

katoranger · 04-30-2012, 03:10 PM

I will get some turfs. They are cheaper and much easier on the grass. I am sure I can find a set for nearly free from someone wanting ag tires.

katoranger · 08-18-2012, 09:15 PM

I traded away the wheelhorse. It is near restoration completion at its new home. The engine had a broken rod, but no other damage.

Weldangrind · 08-19-2012, 01:00 PM

Did you trade it for anything interesting?

katoranger · 08-19-2012, 02:03 PM

Not really. I got a Wii for girls and to use for streaming the netflix. It came with a bunch of games. We have been getting good use from it.

SpudRider · 08-19-2012, 02:41 PM

I'm glad the girls are enjoying the Wii.

You don't often hear of a tractor being traded for a Wii.

Spud

katoranger · 08-19-2012, 03:12 PM

I got some cash with the deal too. Plan is to buy a larger tractor at some point.

04-29-2012, 04:03 PM	#1
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Found a new one for my Kansas yard. Look at the deal I got here. Restocking my Kansas collection. http://www.ebay.com/itm/170829882292...9#ht_500wt_949 Think I will get this one setup for mowing. I forsee a possible China power unless that Kohler is revivable. (no compression says seller) That engine is not correct. Like I care. I won't change anything that can't be put back to stock. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

04-29-2012, 11:10 PM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Great score! We'll need many pics of the revival. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
	0

04-29-2012, 11:47 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's a nice score, Allen! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
	0

04-30-2012, 07:55 AM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think I got a deal on it. I am going to need a lawn mower. This will just require alittle bit of work. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

04-30-2012, 12:07 PM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Looks like a great buy and a fun project. Do you plan to restore it? __________________ Happy to serve.
	0

04-30-2012, 02:20 PM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I won't restore it to correct status, just to worker status. The engine is not the original. Missing the belt guard. Will need tires. The rest looks original. I will probably clean it up and give it some new paint. Good used tires. Make a belt guard unless I can find a good deal on an original. The seller says it has no compression. Kohlers like that will stick an exhaust valve. I pull the plug and fill them up with some MMO. Let them sit a few days. That is a newer model engine that likely has electronic ignition. Hopefully the deck is good. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

04-30-2012, 02:23 PM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	This is a restored unit. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

04-30-2012, 02:49 PM	#8
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Too cool but I would imagine those tires would be awefully hard on the lawn. __________________ Happy to serve.
	0

04-30-2012, 03:10 PM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I will get some turfs. They are cheaper and much easier on the grass. I am sure I can find a set for nearly free from someone wanting ag tires. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

08-18-2012, 09:15 PM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I traded away the wheelhorse. It is near restoration completion at its new home. The engine had a broken rod, but no other damage. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

08-19-2012, 01:00 PM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Did you trade it for anything interesting? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
	0

08-19-2012, 02:03 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Not really. I got a Wii for girls and to use for streaming the netflix. It came with a bunch of games. We have been getting good use from it. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0

08-19-2012, 02:41 PM	#13
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I'm glad the girls are enjoying the Wii. You don't often hear of a tractor being traded for a Wii. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
	0

08-19-2012, 03:12 PM	#14
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I got some cash with the deal too. Plan is to buy a larger tractor at some point. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
	0