Creeper Questions
 

Are the creepers used in the 582 the same as the creepers used in the narrow/wide frame tractors (other than handle dimensions)?

If so, can the creeper be used in conjunction with a 16 hp Kohler engine (K341) and gear drive transmission, since (as I understand) the 582 used a gear driven 16 hp Briggs & Statton engine.

Any thoughts?
GEL

The 582 creeper is the same as the earlier WF creeper. It doesn't matter what engine you have, as the creeper bolts to the transmission.

I understand that the creeper bolts to the transmission, I was under the impression that using a 16 hp engine with the creeper would require a stronger clutch loading spring. Looking at the parts diagram for a 582 and a 1000 shows the same part # (932-3016).
Is this correct?
GEL

All of the gear drive CCs with the possible exception of the Original used the same spring. You don't need a stronger spring for the creeper because the creeper is for reducing groundspeed for tillers and snowthrowers. It is NOT a TA. If you aren't using a tiller or snowthrower, I wouldn't bother with the creeper. They aren't meant for high-power ground-engaging use. If you plan on pulling a plow with a 16 hp tractor, you need a stronger aftermarket clutch spring.

Matt G:
Thanks for the replies.

So, if I understand you correctly, I do not need a stronger spring if I plan on only using the creeper for tilling (which I plan to do), but would need a stronger spring if I were to use a plow (which I won't).
Is that correct?

Thanks for your patience
GEL

Correct.:ThumbsUp: