Wheel Horse 520-H
1988 - 1997
500 Series Garden tractor
Series map:
518-H
520-H
18.0hp
20.0hp
Production
Manufacturer Wheel Horse (a part of Toro)
Garden tractor
Built in South Bend, Indiana, USA
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical band brakes
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO independent
Clutch mechanical
520-H Serial Numbers
Location: Serial number plate on the rear fender, below the seat. Model codes in parentheses.
1988 520-H (31-20OE01)
1988 520-HC (C1-20OE01)
1989 520-H (31-20OE02)
1989 520-HC (C1-20OE02)
1990 -unknown-
1991 -unknown-
1992 -unknown-
1993 39000001 (73501)
1994 49000001 (73501)
1995 59000001 (73501)
1996 69000001 (73501)
1996 69000001 (73502)
1997 7900001 (73502)
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Ground negative
Charging system alternator
Charging amps 20
Battery CCA 260
Battery volts 12
References
Operator's Manual 500 Series Hydrostatic Garden Tractors (810514R1) published in 1988
Wheel Horse Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1988
Wheel Horse Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1989
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