K301A driveshaft connection?
 

I have a K301A that I was told was good to go. Hopefully that’s true. Im a little confused on the driveshaft end though. I think what I’m looking at is a three pin clutch plate installed backwards? I’m no expert here but wanting to learn. Attachment 111582

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Not sure what you have for the there but here is what I believe
was the original. 4 bolts attach the hub of the driveshaft to enginePulley
I have the wrong end of the driveshaft showing with the hub in one
photo but you can see the hub out of tractor.


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Ken

Just dawned on me that if I went out to the shop and took pics
of todays project it would give a better look. I am a little slow on swing
sometimes.:beerchug

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it goes on the udder way, pins facing out, be sure to put a screen on there as it is missing.

It should look like this....

OK I guess I am completely confused. Is there a difference between
the connections for engine to driveshaft depending what tractor it goes in?
Having never torn a gear drive down I am thinking posters engine came out
of one, I hope.
Sorry if I confused everything up.

Ken

Hydro tractors don't have clutches. 3-pin drivers are for clutch/gear drive tractors.
3-pin driver would bolt on (4 bolts) in place of your hub adapter in your pic.

Put a clutch on your 125 hydro and it will be easy to start in the winter.

Thanks for the replies. What little I know about it is that it was gone through by a small engine shop and was going to be used for another project that never happened. At least that’s what I was told. I’m glad to have a mostly complete Kohler K series though. Most people I know don’t get too excited about that but I figured you guys could appreciate it. I got home late tonight but I’m going to look at the backwards clutch plate situation tomorrow. I’d like to find a good deal on a tractor that’s minus an engine sometime. I think it’s safe to assume it came out of a gear drive tractor. If I’m understanding things right it was made in 1969 because the serial number starts with a d? The picture won’t load for some reason but the serial number is DO65045.

Apparently the picture did load.