314H (new to me)
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Topic: 314H (new to me)
Posted By: Hubnut
Subject: 314H (new to me)
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2018 at 11:53am
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Well, I finally bought a garden tractor. I bought a 314H that hasn't run in 20 years. I got the tractor and a complete EZ Vac system for it for $550. I know it's a risk buying it without hearing it run and the HST is a concern, but I thought, what the heck. It appears well maintained and it was all kept inside all this time. My first problem is that I can't get it to roll. Doesn't matter where I put the selector. I hope this isn't a bad sign. I will be asking for help in the near future. I'm new to these beasts! Steve       ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
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Posted By: littlemarv
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2018 at 2:42pm
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There should be a hydro disengage lever on the back, right side. ------------- The mechanic always wins. B91131, WC23065, WD89101, CA29479, B1, Early B10, HB212, 416H |
Posted By: LeonR2013
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2018 at 4:36pm
| If parked with brake on it could be stuck. |
Posted By: ACmowerguy
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2018 at 4:52pm
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Nice looking 314. Yes it should not roll unless the lever that Marv mentioned is released. Then it should freewheel with ease. ------------- 10 various B-series garden tractors, AC Homesteader8, 416 hydro,710 gt, 914, 916H, 917H, 920D, and many misc attachments |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2018 at 6:49pm
Thank you littlemarv! I flipped the lever and it rolls easily now. I hope I didn't damage it winching it onto and off my trailer. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
littlemarv wrote:Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2018 at 6:50pm
Thank you. I think it's in nice shape for it's age. Not abused at all. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: talntedmrgreen
Date Posted: 25 Feb 2018 at 8:25pm
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Very nice! ------------- Patterson B1*B1/B1Forklift*B10*BigTen/B1Loader*B110*B208*B206*616*Homelite T16H/T8/T7/RM7E*Landlord/Loader/Trencher*Broadmoor717*Serf525*2110*7790*Legacy XL*Twin 20*Squire9*Squire6*JCPenny 494 |
Posted By: ac720nut
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2018 at 4:12am
| Very nice find, doubt it will take much to get it running |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2018 at 8:17pm
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Worked on the 314. The intake valve was stuck open. I hit it with Kroil and worked it gently. It finally freed up after about 3 hours. Carb was a mess, cleaned it and got it adjusted. The fuel pump was clogged. After all that, I was able to get her fired up. I think the fuel is still not reaching the cylinders because I have to goose it with ether to start it. It drives great and mows great too. Lift works, lights work, cigarette lighter is missing (drat!). I really like this thing. I plan on cleaning her up this weekend and getting things sorted. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |
Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2018 at 12:56pm
| I mowed a lot of grass with one like that back in the early 70's. It did a nice job of mowing. Wished it had power steering but it wasn't too bad. Hydrostatic was nice. |
Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2018 at 7:14am
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Got it running well, but it's puking oil out of the valve cover. I guess I've got major blow by. Dang. I was hoping I got a gem, but it's a turd. Need an engine rebuild. ------------- 1940 B "Lucy" 1941 B w/ Woods L59 "Flavia" 1942 B w/ finish mower "Dick" 1941 C w/ 3-point "Maggie" 1947 C SFW w/ L306 "Trixie" 1972 314H |