JD 112

[Paddy]

I have been recently been re-united with my grand father's JD 112. It looks to be from 1969. He died in 2008 at 108 years old. My BIL had it for the last 10 years. But mostly sat under a tarp. Mower deck is real solid and mainly rust free

Known issues are engine blows out oil through the breather vent, should be solved with a new breather vent. BIL also said the transmission has only 3rd gear. But I have noticed the shiftier cleanly moves and seats to all positions/gears. Is there a history with this transmission?

So I plan to get the new breather and try to get in running I'll then check out the tranny. Any thing else to look for?

 

[beenthere]

Will be interested in your luck getting it running again. Keep us posted.

 

[gimmodog]

you can match up the yr it was made by its seriel number here The History of John Deere Riding Mowers: 196’s to 2's