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Topic: 917

Posted By: TomMiller(MN)
Subject: 917
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2014 at 9:40pm

Just acquired a AC 917 that was very well taken care of! Had to put a head gasket on the right side. Got her all buttoned up and mowed lawn with her and she is a beast compared to the B series that I am used to. Are there any things to look for when using these tractors?

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Posted By: ACmowerguy
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2014 at 10:30pm

The older Kohler twins had problems with operation on slopes. The oil pump is off to one side ( I cannot recall which) and it can result in starvation.

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10 various B-series garden tractors, AC Homesteader8, 416 hydro,710 gt, 914, 916H, 917H, 920D, and many misc attachments

Posted By: Wade (IA)
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2014 at 6:49pm

Check the oil religiously! And yeah, avoid steep side hills