New to me 317's

Also be sure that you are not engaging/disengaging the PTO at WOT...all the attachment manuals recommend using only 1/3 throttle or less for the actual switching of states.


Chuck

You can check the air gap to be certain it is set correctly. Since the unit is a combined clutch & brake, too small a gap can cause wear and perhaps the noise you mention as well.

Here is a typical method--


Chuck

I got the tractor off the trailer today and ran it around the yard.
This is really silly but the PTO switch is wired backwards. The noise I heard was actually the PTO engaging!!

Now for the bad
Brakes do not work
Neutral does not work - goes forward

I have a tech manual and the brakes look easy to adjust. Not sure on the Hydro, seems this is under the rear of the tractor? Hard to tell.

Now for the good.
It was repowered with a Kohler 18 Magnum!

The kids and I power washed it today, and I took some photos.

I was a bit leary about the money I spent on this, but now it seams like a real steal to me!

Can we ask what you paid for it? I always like to ask so I know what my toys are worth

My switch is wired backwards, too. You can maybe switch the switch around (mine has an aftermarket switch so I am not positive) OR you can switch the wires around on the back of the switch to correct the problem.

I tried to take a photo of the rear brake.
I am not sure how much shoe it should have, but it seems like there is still some there for me to adjust.

The deck has been welded, but it seems good.
I also have the deck covers, but I think I am missing the screws.


Does this deck adjuster look correct?

The front is a bit rough
I am not sure what the center knob does.

The wiring is a bit rough, but I guess everything works.

I think the seat switch has been deactivated.
The lights work...