Husky BOLENS 194-01 Installation guide

"TWElVE- TWENTY FIVE"
HUSKY
owner operation
and
maintenance
manual
MODEL 194-01
OLENS
PORT WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN,U.S.A .

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUnONS
Preventing accidents is the respon~ibllity of every
equipment operator. The following generalsafetypre-
cautions must be fully understood and followed by
every operato r of this tractor and its attachments . Re-
view them frequently andNEVERTAKECHANCES. BE
CAREFUL BEFORE,
DURING AND RIGHT AFTER USE
OF ANY POWERED EQUIPMENT. ACCIDENTS CAN
BE PREVENTED.
1. Mount vehicle, place travel pedalinNEUTRAL,and
place transmission lever in park prior to starting en-
gine, to prevent unit from being started in gear.
2. Do not mount or leave vehicle while it is in motion
or in actual operation, nor leave vehicle unattended
while engine
is running. Injury to the operator or a
tractor runaway could occur.
3. Always shut ofi engine, place travel pedal in NEU-
TRAL, and place transmission in park whenever vehi-
cle is to be left una tten ded. Lower all attacttments to
the ground with P.T.O. lever in OFF position when
leaving the unit unattendedto
prevent injury to children
or other persons.
4. Attachments must be lowered to the ground when
storing tract or to prevent the attachment from being
dropped accidentally and
causing injury.
5. Do not tow
vehicle. Damage to the vehicle could
occur.
6. When moving the vehicle, place travel pedal in
NEUTRAL. Damage to the transmission could occur.
7, Do not carry passengers. Thepassengerscouldfall
off vehicle receiving injuries.
8. Do not start or operate vehicle in an Inside area,
unless it is well ventilated. Exhaust gases carry
carbonmonoxide fumes which are poisonous. They can
~ause serious illness with side affects or death.
9. Keep
tractor and attachments free of excess grease
and oil. The un it will operate cooler, be easier to
maintain and safer to operate.
10. Engine must be stopped, and P.T.O. disengaged
when cleaning,
servicing, adjusting, repairing, or in-
stalling attachments on tractor. This is necessary to
avoid
possible injury from moving parts.
11. Always disconnect ground (-)battery cable from
battery before doing any work on the electrical sys-
tem, and reconnect last. Indoing this youwill avoid yie
possibility of a short.
12. Study your manual. Know your tractor before
operating it. Take time to operate the unlt in the safest
manner.
13. Always follow manufacturer's operational sugges-
tions.
14. Do not allow children to operate vehicle at any
time. The average child is not mentally capable of
coping with the
intricacies of operating a power tool.
15. Do not allow adults to operate vehicle without
proper instruction including all safety Instructions. In
doing
so you will be sure theyknowhow to operate unit
properly and also are aware of all the safety precau-
tio ns.
16. Do not fill gasoline tank when engine is running or
hot. Add gas only outdoors, with a funnel and when en-
gine ls cool. KEEP SMOKERS AWAY FROM UNIT
WHILE FUELING. THISWILLHELPELIMINATETHE
POSSiBILITY OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION FROM
SPILLED GASOLINE OR FUMES.
17. Store fuel in approved container out of reach of
children. Gasoline is highly flammable and the fumes
highly explosive.
18.
Never operate tractor with mower, snow caster or
any other attachment having moving parts when any
chlld
or person is in travel path or discharge area.
Children must not be allowed in or near working areas
when equipment is being used. Items or objects such
as wire, stones, small toys and e tc. can be ejected at
high velocity out of the discharge chute.
19. Study
all attachment manuals thoroughly before
using attachments with tractor. In so doing you will
then
be aware of boththe tractor's andthe attachment's
capabilities when usedasaunlt,alsothesafes t manner
in which to operate them.
ENGINE CAUTIONS
1. Check oil level at regular intervals at least after
every 8 hours of operation , (see Engine Manual for
proper level) oftener under severe operating condi-
tions. Before removing plug for checking clean the
area aroun d the plug thoroughly or all dirt and debris.
Th is material could accidentally drop into the crank-
case and contaminate it causing damage to theengine.
2. Change engine crankcase oU at intervals specified
in engine manual, oftener under severe operating con-
dltions. This will help assure proper lubr icati on to the
internal parts of the engine and also keep the level of
oil contamination low.
3. Before starting the engine, check and clean engine
flywheel
screen and cooling fins of dirt and debris. It
is good practice to also check and clean the screen
frequently during the operation under severe dirt con-
ditions. Grass particles andforeign debris are inclined
to build up in the engine cooling channels. At frequent

intervals tne cooling shroud should be removed and the
cooling
fins and screen thoroughly cleaned of all dirt,
debris and oily film, to preve11t overheating and / or
engine damage. DO NOT AT ANY TIME OP~RATE
ENGINE WITH COOLING SHROUD REMOVED1\S THIS
WOULD
PREVENT PROPER COOLING OF ENGINE.
5. When
stopping engine, especially after lt has been
working hard, let the engine idle for approximately 3 to
5 minutes. This will allow engine to cool down more
rapidly preventing ove rheating and/or damage to the
engine .
4. Check air cleaner for di rt and debris regularly,
daily under severe operating conditions, and clean.
When reinstalling be sure that it is securely positioned
to prevent any leaking of air. See Engine Manual for
proper pl'OCedure and interval. A dirty air cleaner
could allow dirt and g1·H to enter the engtne through
the air intake cilusing wear. Also a dirty air cleaner
c an cauM damage to the engine.
6. Do n ot race or gun engine to hurry warm-up after
starting, but idle it a few minutes, tbls will give the
oil a chance to circ ulate thro ugh the engine.
7. On units witha gasoline strainer, the strainer should
be in spected frequently. If water is present in the
bottom of the tank, remove the fuel line and drain
until droplets of water are gone. If dirt ls noticed at
bottom of the tank remove the tank and clean it tllor-
oughly.
TO THE OWNER
This is an operational and general maintenance ma n ual only and does not cover major
repair . AU major repair work must be performed by an authorized DO LENS DEALER
or the factory warranty is void. Dolens equipment is ca1·efully engineered to give
good
performance if properly operated and maintained. Keep your equipment clean
and lubricate it as prescribed in this manual. Periodically inspect your unit and per-
fol·m any upkeep maintenance necessary.
Your dealer is obligated by the facto,.ry to completely assemble and service new
equipment prior to first delivery, and thorough ly exp lai n and demonstrate its opera-
tion. He will repair or replace anypartswhich fail due to defective ma t er i al and / or
workmanship during the warranty period, and also provide future repair service and
supply genu ine facto~;y repair parts.
IN EVENT OF ANY PROBLEM OR PARTS REQUIRED ALWAYS CONTACT YOUR
DEALER. DO NOT RETURN PARTS TO THE FACTORY. WE REQUIRE PRIOR
FACTORY APPROVAL ON RETURt'IS, AND APPROVALS ARE ISSUED ONLY TO
BOLENS DEALERS OR DJSTRIJlUTORS.
READ YOUR WARRANTY (YELLOW) STATEMENT AND BE SURE TO MAI L THE
POSTPArD WARRANTY REGISTRATIO~ (WHIT. E) CARD TO THE FACTORY,
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Safety Precautions .
Engine Cautions .
Serial Number
Specif ications . .
Controls . ••••
Pre-Operational Checks
81·eak-in Period •
Starting the Engine •..
Stopping the Engine . • •
Operation .•...•••
Preventive Maintenance.
Adjustments • • . . • • .
Power Take-Of£ (P . T. 0. )
Maintenance Guide
Lubrication •.••
Lubrication Chart • •
Wiring Diagram • •
Storing Your Husky Tractor
Minor Trouble Shooting Guide
Page
Inside Front Co\·cr
I nside Front Covet·
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LIGHT SWITCH IGNITION KEY/STARTER SWITCH
BATTERY UNDER HOOD
ENGINE
PTO {POWER TAKE-OFF)
PTO CL.UTCH
FOR ATTACHMENTS
IMPLEMENT HITCH
Figure 1
SERIAL NUMBER
To ensure prompt service when repairs or adjustments
are required, your Bolens Dealer must have the follow-
ing information. For your own personal reference. fill
in the spaces provided below,
1. Model
number of Tractor. _________ _
2.
Serial number of Tractor. ____ _____ _
3. Model
number of engine. _________ _
4.
Serial and Spec. Number of engine.------
Figure 2
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Your Bolens dealer has a master Parts List for your
unit. He
can identify any parts you may require and
furnish genuine factory replacements.
When ordering engine component parts, consult the
Engine Manufacturer•s Manual,
or with an authorized
representative of the Engine Manufacturer.
Flgure 3

SPECIFICATIONS
Wisconsin electric start-
Engine i.ng, 12
HP at 3600 RPM
Type 4 cycle, single cylinder, air
cooled
Fuel capacity 5 quarts
Oil capacity 1 quart
Air cleaner Heavy duty dry type (see Engine
Manual)
Drive Hydrostatic transmission
Speed Infinitely variable.
Forward approx. 8 mph.
Reverse approx. 4 mph.
Power to Farm tractor type (PTO) direct
attachments drive with universal joints and
splined shaft.
Tires Extra-wide terra-tires.
Front: 16 x 6. 50-8.
Rear: 23 x 8. 50-12.
With lawn and garden tread.
Height 40 inches
Width 34 inches
Length 63 inches
Wheelbase 43 inches
Turning radius 40 inches
Ground clearance 7 inches
Shipping weight 615 pounds
Standard PTO assembly, hydrostatic
equipment
drive, fenders and seat cus hion,
hydraulic lift cylinder.
Location of
On tractor frame left hand side
tractor model and
next to foot rest.
serial number
Location of Wisconsin Engine, front engine
engine model and
shroud.
serial number
CONTROLS
For efficient operation ofthe tractor, study the accom-
panying illustrations (see Figure 4), together with the
brief descriptions given here, until you are thoroughly
familiar with the location and function of each control.
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Figure 4
1. Transmission Lever. Place transmission selector
lever in •••
••.. DRIVE for infinitely \'ariable speeds from approx·
imateiy 0-8 mph forward to 0-4 mph in reverse
.• .• PARK for starting and when tractor is at rest .
DO NOT PLACE TRANSMISSION LEVER INTO
PARK POSITION WHILE TRACTOR IS IN
MOTION. PREMATURESHIFTINGINTOPARK
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION.
2. POWER TAKE OFF CLUTCH (PTO) -Always be
sure to lock lever in slots provided when P.T.O. is
engaged or disengaged.
3. THROTTLE. Pull t hro ttle knob outone-halfwayfor
starting. More or less throttle may be required due to
grade of fuel and tempera ture variations. A llow engine
to warm up, then adjust thro ttle to full engine RPM
while operating under load.
NOTE
OPERATE TRACTOR AT FULL THROTTLE
AT ALL TIMES.
4. TRAVEL PEDAL, Depress toe end of pedalfor for-
ward motion and depress heel endofpedalfor reverse
motion. Provides instant braking and speed regulation.
(See Figure 4.)
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Figure 5
IMPORTANT
SEE HYDROSTATIC DRIVE PAGE 6.
5. CHOKE - When st arting engine, pull knob out to
close the choke, pushing knob gradually in as en g ine
warms up. A warm engine requires less choke when
starting.
6. IGNITION KEY -STARTING SWITCH • Turn ignition
key to the right to start engine. Release when engine
starts.
DO N OT HOLD KEY IN START POSITION FOR
MORE THAN 30 SECONDS AT ONE TIME.
ALLOW TWO MINUTES BETWEEN STARTING
ATTEMPTS.
7. LIGHT SWITCH - Pull knob out to turn lights on,
push in to turn them off .
8. AMMETER - Indicates amount or charge an~ amount
of discharge from ba t tery.
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9. HYDRAULIC
LIFT LEVER - Lift to raise attach-
ment, lower to lower attachment. Release lever and it
will automatically return to neutral.
PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKS
The operator should becom e famUiarwlth the following
pre-operational check list prior to starting or oper-
ating the HUSKY.
1. Check for proper level of engine oil. See Engine
Manufacturer's Manual.
2. Refer to batter y tag for recommendations on:
A. Proper water level.
B. Clean cables.
C. Clean terminals.
3. Check gasoline tank for sufficient gas supply.
DANGER,
KEEP SMOKERS AWAY WHEN REFUEL-
ING.
4. Check
and clean engine. coollng fins, hydrostatic
coolipg fins, flywheel screen and air cleaner of dirt and
debris frequently, regularly and thoroughly.
5. Vi sually check for loose nuts, screws, and elec-
trical wiring .
6.
Check for 8 lbs . tire inflation. TIRE INFLATION
SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN 8 LBS.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
As with a new car your new tractor should receive
special attention. In the first few hours ofoperation it
is best to vary the engine speed between 3/ 4 and full
throttle •• • avoid full-throttle driving, quick starts
and stops until you• ve become well acquainted with your
tractor.
IMPORTANT
THE TRACTOR IS SHIPPED FROM THE
FACTORY WITHOUT
OIL IN THE ENGINE
CRANKCASE.
SEE LUBRICATION GUIDE
PAGE AND ENCLOSED ENGINE FOLDER,
FOR PROPER GRADEOILAND QUANTITY TO
BE USED.
For your satisfaction:
Both the trac t or and engine have been fully tested by
the factory and your dealer prior to its delivery. How-
e
ve r, so that you may become familiar with your unit
before operating lt , READ THIS MANUAL carefully
• •• if you have any questions that are not answered ln
the manual, ask your dealer . Keep this manual handy
for ready reference. NEVER force any con t rol .

STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT
READ THE SEPARATE, ENCLOSED ENGINE
FOLDER TO BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH
ITS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE RE-
QUIREMENTS.
Figure 6
ELECTRIC STARTING
l. THE ENGINE WILL START ONLY WHEN PTO
CONTROL LEVER IS IN "OFF'' POSITION AND
TRANSMISSION LEVER IS IN "PARK" POSITION.
2. Pull choke knob all t he way out (to fully close
choke). Experience will indicate need formoreorless
choking due to variations in temperature, grade of fuel,
etc.
3. Turn throttle knob counterclockwise to unlock if
necessary. Pull throttle knob out about hall-way until
after engine has started. More or less throttle may be
required due to grade of fuel and temperature varia-
tions.
4. Insert ignition key and tu rn to the right to start
engine. Release when engine starts.
DO NOT HOLD KEY IN START POSITION FOR
MORE THAN 30 SECONDS AT ONE TIME.
ALLOW TWO MINUTES BETWEENSTARTING
ATTEMPT S.
5. Choke should be partially opened Golob pushed for-
ward) as soo n as engine starts and then gradually
pushed all the way forward as the engine warms up. In
normal operation, choke knob should be ln OPEN (for-
ward) position for best engine efficiency and fuel
economy. Pull out throttle and lock at full speed while
operating.
6. To stop the engine, bring engine back to idle, place
t ran smission lever in PARK and PTO lever in "O FF''
position and turn lgnttlon switch off. Remove the igni-
tion key when the tractor is not in use, or left unat-
tended. If engine has been running a long time, let it
· idle several minutes before shutting l.t off for storage
of tractor.
EMERGENCY STARTING
In
the event of electricalfallure , get in touch with your
DEALER for assistance in locating the troubl e. Do not
attempt to jump across terminals with a jumperwire.
Damage to th e solid state ignition system could result.
Should the battery betoolowonpowerto start the unit,
it is always best to remove lt and have it recharged.
However, should jumper cables be used the following
CAUTIONS mus t be observed.
l. BE CERTAIN jumper cables are connected positive
to positive and negative to negative from the booster
battery to the battery in the tractor .
2. Check
PTO safety clutch (must be in OFF position)
and
transmission lever must be ln park.
3. Follow procedure outlined under starting the engine
page 4.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. lf the engine has been operating under a heavy load
and is hot, do not stop it immediately. Allow the engine
to idle for approxima t ely three to five minutes. This
will reduce the engine temperature rnore quickly and
evenly tha.n stopping the engine.
2. Turn ignition switch off.
OPERATION
BEFORE DRIVING THE HUSKY, THE OPERATOR
SHOULD
BE FAMIUAR WITH THE LOCATION AND
FUNCTIONS OF ALL CONTROLS. THEENGINEWILL
START ONLY WHEN PTO LEVER IS IN OFF POSI-
TION
AND TRANSMISSION LEVER IN PARK. SEE
FIGURE 7.
Placing the transmission lever In PARK position locks
the trave l pedal in its centered or neutral position, to
prevent use of the trave l pedal wh en selector lever is
in PARK.
Figure 7
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The hydraulic lilt lever can be maneuvered while
vehicle is at rest or in motion . Lift lever to raise and
push down on lever to lower attachments . When the
lever is released, it will automatically return to
NEUTRAL pos i tion and hold. Consult your attachment
manual for correct lift lever position. See Figure 8.
DOWN
Figure 8
BE SURE ATTACHMENTS ARE COM-
PLETELY HOOKED UP BEFORE USING HY-
DRAULIC LIFT LEVER,
NOTE
The hydra . ulic lift lever should always return to
the NEUTRAL position after raising or lower -
ing operations.
The PTO and hydrostatic transmission are separate
systems, therefore, the PTO can be en g aged or dis-
engaged as desired by the operator.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT ENGAGE PTO WITHOUT AN IMPLE-
MENT ATTACHED. ALWAYS REMOVE
JOINTS FROM PTO SHAFT AFTERATTACH-
MENT IS REMOVED. SERIOUSDAMAGE WILL
RESULT IF JOINTS ARE LEFT ON.
The hydrostatic transmission gives the operator a
choice of infinitely variable speeds (rom 0 to 8 mph
forward, and 0 to 4 mph in reverse. Avoid excessive
HIGH travel speed whenever possib l e. High travel
.speeds are most practical for transport or pulling
light attachments. Lower travel speeds are best for
heavy jobs such as snow casting or mowing tall grass.
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HYDROSTATIC DRIVE
For optimum control and power, the hydrostatic should
be operated at constant FULL-THROTTLE ENGINE
SPEED. Complete control of forward, reverse, dy-
namic braking, and travel speed of the vehicle is
accomplished through the use oftnetr av elpedal. When
o~rating the vehicle under varying load conditions,
the1·e will be a noticeable change in ground speed. It
sllould be noted that when ground speed is reduced due
to greatly increased loads, the travel pedal should be
DIRECTED TOWARD NEUTRAL POSITION in order to
increase the torque to the rear wheels. For example, if
the engine starts to "lug" down while attempting to
maintain a given speed when encountering a hill ot·
other increased load, it is important to move the t ravel
pedal toward neutral nther than toward full t ravel
pedal. This is the same as shifting down to a lower
gear wi th a typical mechanical transmission. Pro -
longed lugging or full travel-pedal operation that over-
loads the engine will raise engine and transmission oil
temperatures. If the vehicle has been performing under
these heavily loaded conditions, allow it to operate at a
lower ground speed (li ghter load but at full engine
RPM) for a few minutes so that normal temperatures
will aga in be established; 160° -1700 is the normal
operating temperature. These temperatures will feel
hot "to the touch."
iMPORTANT
THE TRANSMISSION COOLING FINS SHOULD
BE CLEANED FREQUENTLY TO ALWW
PROPER COOLING OF TRANSMISSION.
If tractor loses power shut down immediately
and check for oil leaks in hydraulic system and
repair. Also if oil leak appears do not operate
tractor but repair leak immediately. Failure to
correct the above conditions will r es ult in
damage to the transmission. The travel (con-
trol) pedal provides complete control oftravel
speed. To slow down from forward simply ease
up on toe pressure, releasing toe pressure
completely brings the tractor to a stop. To
slow down or stop from reverse tra vel simply
ease up on pressure of the heel and the t ractor
will come to a stop. The rate of change of speed
is directly controlled by the rate at which the
pedal
position is changed.
IMPORTANT
OPERATOR MUST KEEP FOOT ON THE
TRAVEL-PEDAL FOR MAXIMUM CONTROL
OF THE TRACTORMOVINGTRAVEL-PEDAL
MANUALLY TO NEUTRAL TO OBTAIN DE-
SIRED DECELERATION BY MEANS OF DY -
NAMIC BRAKING IS THE PRINCIPAL IN-
TENDED IN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
CONTROLLED DIFFERENTIAL
By turning the control knob, located on the hub of the
left rear wheel as shown in Figure 9, you can vary the

Figure 9
degree of differential traction up to nearly straight
axle drive . For jobs suc h as ploWing, or snow casting,
turn the knob clockwise (as viewed from left side of
tractor , facing end of axle} until desired degree of
drive to both wheels is obtained. For mowing, or other
lighter jobs, be sure to have control knob in standard
differential position (that is, turn the control knob
co unterclo ckwise until it stops).
This is necessary toavoidgouging or scuffingthe tires,
which would be caused by having both wheels driving
'Jn turns. The differential can be adjusted from the
driver• s seat.
f.,..,.. .._
.\ CAUTION t
\ . ...
1. Do not adjust control knob while tractor is in
motion.
2. NEVER TIGHTEN WITH A WRENCH~
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
ENGL."lE -To obtain long life and troublefree service
from your engine, certain normal maintenance must be
performed, Follow the instructions outlined in the
brochure furnished by the ENGINE MANUFACTURER,
This engine is equipped with solid state ignition.
Always have adjustments made by an authorized
dealer to avoid possible electrical damage to
ignitlon system.
BATTERY (Fig . 10) -Keep cables and terminals clean
and apply a light coat of vaseilne or oil tor protection.
Check battery bracket for corrosion and keep clean.
Figure 10
Clleck water for proper level. Never loosen hold-down
clamps until you llave removed battery cables from the
battery post. Always remo\•e ground (-) cable first.
Should it become necessary to remove the battery, when
reinstalling it; 1. Place batter)' clamps flat side
toward battery. 2. Hold oownrod s innotchesofb att ery
lugs. 3. Tighten wing- nuts FINGER TIGH"l' 0NL Y to
avoid possible dam~e to battery case.
FUEL TANK (Fig. 11) - Fill with clean fresti gasoline
of regular grade. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GA$0UNE.
Check to see that vent hole in fuel tank ¢ap iS not
plugged.
BEWARE
Avoid smoking or open flame when refueling as
gasoline and lts fumes are highly flammable
and explosive.
Figul'e 11
AIR CLEANER (Fig. 12) -Dry Type should be cleaned
regularly. A dlrty air cleaner could let abrasive
particles enter engi.ne causing damage. Refer toengine
booklet
for instruc ti ons.
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