New Member/ New Tractor '74 110

becoyote · May 11, 2013

Just bought this today and found the forum. It seems to be in good shape and taken care of.

Any tips on things to check before I start making it work?

It's a 1974 110 with a manual transmission. I believe it is the 8hp but the previous owner wasn't sure.

Does 1974 qualify for vintage?

DutchHenryBrown · May 11, 2013

:welcome::thumbsup:

murphy1244 · May 11, 2013

Welcome to TBN:welcome: Change oil and all filters for starters and find a owners manual.

MIKE R · May 11, 2013

Welcome to the forum from Canada.

Sure it classifies a vintage.

creekbend · May 11, 2013

murphy1244 said:
Welcome to TBN:welcome: Change oil and all filters for starters and find a owners manual.

I agree with ALL of the above. Check all hoses also and grease the fittings.

Tx Jim · May 12, 2013

IIRC 10 HP Kohler engine

becoyote · May 12, 2013

Thanks guys,

I have a question about the variator.

I was wondering why the tractor was so slow and with some googling found out the variator was not working.

I got the center sheave moving now and adjusted the variator as per directions I found on the web.
I think it is working. With the lever pulled back all the way it is slow. With the lever moved forward it is faster.

My question is about the "clicks" on the lever. Is each click supposed to represent some speed or is the variator simply on or off?

Also, found out for sure it is an 8hp.

Working on pushing grease into all the zirc fittings I can find. Then I will change the engine oil and gear case fluid before I begin putting it to work. :cool2: