Big Sale Has Started - UPDATED 07-31-25 (01 Apr 2025)

As some of you know my dad passed away 2 months ago today, on May 31, 2025. I posted it in the Members Only section when it happened. Thanks to all of you who have offered kind words on the forum, with phone calls, and visits in person during this time.

The Big Sale is on but not like originally planned, it is a by appointment type of thing now. I don't have the manpower, or the desire to do a big event like originally planned, I just need to sell a lot of parts that are taking up too much space here. I have been told and believe we are overloaded with Wheel Horse parts like no one has ever seen. Peeps have already been coming in from different parts of the country and buying a lot of stuff due to seeing the sale page, and seeing we are the only Wheel Horse only business in the USA that does things on the scale we do. The sale will continue for awhile until I free up some more space but you may not want to wait too long as things are being sold every day and there are limits to how many of certain parts will be sold.

As it says on the page it is still under construction and the page isn't finished yet. I've had a ton of calls for parts and the Big Sale Page may help answer some questions about what is here before peeps call. I hope that page is also clear that we DO NOT SHIP anything... This is a by appointment type of thing now. Be sure to call before you come to make sure the day isn't already full with peeps scheduled to come in, and make sure what you want is still available.

Adjusting the governor on a Kohler K91

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08 Jun 2015 13:33 #5555 by FewMoreMiles
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I can't see everything I am typing here (text box skewed to the left) however I can accelerate to full throttle without issue. I can take off in first, second and reverse now without issue but if taking off in third, it falls on its face and dies, despite if I depress the clutch and throw into neutral immediately. This is extremely frustrating.

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08 Jun 2015 14:43 #5558 by Geno
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Sounds like the carb is good then. May be a HP thing but I don't know. I think Major has a Suburban, we'll have to see what his does.

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08 Jun 2015 18:01 #5560 by M Bailey
Replied by M Bailey on topic Adjusting the governor on a Kohler K91
Jeff with my Suburban when using 3rd gear I set the throttle to near max and slip the belt to get it to move initially. In my opinion, the 3rd gear ratio is way too tall for the little mid-mount 4hp engine. The Suburban is the only tractor I own that I would never, ever let a youngster drive, just too unpredictable. I've had the front wheels off the ground more than once and never by choice. It really gets exciting when one of the snap rings let go on a spindle!
Is the governor trying to control the throttle under load? I know it's hard to see the governor arm from the driver position but if it isn't working properly you'll never achieve your desired results.
Good luck!!

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08 Jun 2015 18:45 #5567 by FewMoreMiles
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Hi Major. I would have to agree with you on the dangers of the RJ and Suburban tractors. I can actually take off easily on my Suburban, but the RJ I can't come close. Perhaps the old $70 KOHLER motor has higher compression than the one on my newly acquired RJ? On the Suburban I can actually put the transmission in 3rd and pull the rope and take right off in gear (accidentally discovered) but the RJ is much much different. I would think it may be the governor but it's like 3rd gear is a kill switch. Skip the clutch in any other gear all good, 3rd kills it right away???? Thanks for the input. Will address again soon.

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09 Jun 2015 06:56 #5593 by M Bailey
Replied by M Bailey on topic Adjusting the governor on a Kohler K91

FewMoreMiles wrote: Hi Major. I would have to agree with you on the dangers of the RJ and Suburban tractors. I can actually take off easily on my Suburban, but the RJ I can't come close. Perhaps the old $70 KOHLER motor has higher compression than the one on my newly acquired RJ? On the Suburban I can actually put the transmission in 3rd and pull the rope and take right off in gear (accidentally discovered) but the RJ is much much different. I would think it may be the governor but it's like 3rd gear is a kill switch. Skip the clutch in any other gear all good, 3rd kills it right away???? Thanks for the input. Will address again soon.

Jeff, maybe we're looking at this all wrong. Be sure that when you shift to 3rd gear that the 1st-Reverse shift rail is centered in the detents, if not you may have a lock up condition in 3rd. First check the shifter retaining set screw and make sure it's snug, not tight, and locked down. You might have to pull the shifter and look at the rails to make sure they are centered in neutral.

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09 Jun 2015 11:06 #5601 by FewMoreMiles
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Very good point. I appreciate the possible fix to this. Unfortunately I am on a business trip for the entire week and have family vacation planned the following week. Thought I would get to enjoy the little RJ a bit before taking off, but so far it's been the unrestored Suburban that I've tinkered with. Thank you for the advice, and I will certainly look into this at my first opportunity. Have a great week!

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