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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
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


















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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
There should be a hydro disengage lever on the back, right side.

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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
Nice looking 314. Yes it should not roll unless the lever that Marv mentioned is released. Then it should freewheel with ease. 

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Posted By: Hubnut
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2018 at 6:49pm
Originally posted by littlemarv littlemarv wrote:

There should be a hydro disengage lever on the back, right side.


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.


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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: Hubnut
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2018 at 6:50pm
Originally posted by ACmowerguy ACmowerguy wrote:

Nice looking 314. Yes it should not roll unless the lever that Marv mentioned is released. Then it should freewheel with ease. 


Thank you.  I think it's in nice shape for it's age.  Not abused at all.



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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
Very nice!

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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
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. 


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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
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.


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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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