Wheel Horse 1067 User manual

WHEEL.HORSE PRODUCTS. INC.
OWNERS MANUAL
SIX SPEED
TRACTOR
(MODELS )
1067 -1267
SOUTH BEND. IND.
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ASSEMBLY
A. The Tractor is shipped in one carton with the
rear wheel and tire assembly, Part No. 5432, in a
sepa rate co rton.
B. Mount rear wheels to the hubs using the ten
lug bolts, Part No.1 004.
C. Mount front wheels to spindles using the %-16
x Ya Nylok bolts, Part No. 908033-6 and washers,
Part No. 2844. There are two shim washers, one .015
thick and one .050 thick, in the loose part package
for each wheel. Use one or both as shown on the
exploded view drawing to provide a close fit. Press
on hub caps.
D. Mount the steering wheel to steering shaft
with the Woodruff Key, Part No 937014, Special
washer, Part No. 3775, and the %-16 x ~ bolt, Part
No. 908030 -4. Press on steering wheel insert.
BATTERY
The battery installed in the tractor is a dry
charged battery. It is important that you properly pre-
pare this battery to insure good service and long life.
1.
Remove vent caps. Remove or destroy any
sealing device which may have been used to close
or restrict the vent openings.
2. Fill each cell of the battery to the proper level
with the battery electrolyte.
NOTE: Temperature of battery and electrolyte at
time of filling should be above 60
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F. Never fill bat-
tery in the vehicle.
3. BOOST CHARGE: 15 amps. for 10 minutes or 7
amps. for 30 minutes. Adjust electrolyte level, if nec-
essary, after charge.
4. Install battery with battery posts toward the
rear of tractor. Start engine. After battery has been in
service, add only approved water.
DO NOT ADD ACID.
TIRES
The front tires are 16x5.50-8 and should be inflated
to 12 pounds of air pressure. The rear tires are
8.50 x 12 and should have 8 pounds of air pressure.
The tires can also be filled with ballast if desired.
Ordinarily this is not necessary as the weight of the
operator will odd sufficient weight for adequate trac-
tion.
BEFORE YOU START
There is NO OIL in the crankcase of the engine
when shipped from the factory. OIL is recommended
by the engine manufacturer and must be followed for
best performance and long life. See Engine Manual.
lubricate all grease fittings with a regular pressure
gun lubricant every eight to ten hours of operation.
Refer to Figure III for the location of grease fittings.
A light machine oil should be used on all moving
parts to keep joints from wearing and squeaking.
Remove oil filler plug, located at the left rear side
of the transmission, and fill to level of hole with a
good grade of S.A.E. 90 oil (will require about 2
quarts).
The transmission should be checked after every 40
hours of use. The transmission should be drained once
a year by removing plug on bottom to drain oil. Refill
as above paragraph. This is a regular automotive
type transmission with sliding gears and should have
the some care as your cor.
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STARTING ENGINE
1. Before starting the engine fill gas tank (located
under the hood) with a good grade of regular gas,
and open valve on fuel filter located below the gas
tank.
2. Set parking broke and place gear shift lever
in neutral position.
3. Pull throttle lever ~ way out and turn to the
right to lock it in position. Note: The throttle control
has a locking device. Turn the throttle control to the
left to unlock, adjust to the desired position and turn
to the right to lock.
4. Pull choke lever all the way out to choke en·
gine. If engine is warm and has been running, chok -
ing may not be necessary.
5. The tractor has a key starter - switch. Turn key
all the way to right to start engine.
6. When engine starts push choke in to off posi-
tion and regulate throttle control by turning to the
left to unlock and push in or out to desired speed.
7. Depress clutch pedal on left side of tractor be-
fore selecting desired gear range.
S. When starting tractor in winter it is desirable
to depress clutch so engine does not have to turn
transmission.
LOW AND HIGH RANGE SELECTOR
The low range drive provides a slower speed in
each respective gear, by a 4 to 1 reduction in speed
from high range. When the range selector lever is
all the way to the left it is in low range, or all the
way to the right it is in high range. (See instruction
decal on cover plate.) Do not use a mid-point position
on the range selector as neutral. Neutral position
must be selected only with the standard transmission
gearshift lever.
low range is used for working heavy bonked
snow, tilling, high weeds, or hill sides. The following
table shows the speeds available in each of the
three forward gears and the reverse gear.
MILES
PER HOUR
GEAR HIGH LOW
Fir5t 2.2
.5
Second 3.4 .8
Th ird
6.0 1.5
Reverse
2.8 .7
CLUTCHING
Don't force the gear shift lever if the gears do not
immediately mesh. Depress clutch pedal all the way
down and let up, then depress again and shift. To
avoid sudden starts, release clutch pedal slowly.
While in motion do not shift gears without depressing
clutch pedal.
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The clutch pedal also operates the brakes WHEN
DEPRESSED All THE WAY DOWN. For this reason, you
should depress the clutch pedal ONLY % OF THE WAY
DOWN WHEN SHIFTING while in motion. This clutch-
brake pedal combination makes clutching automatic
as you apply the brakes to stop. See Figure I.
FIGURE I
PARKING
BRAKE
The parking brake is located on the left side of
the tractor as shown in Figure I. To set the parking
brake depress the clutch-brake pedal as far as pos-
sible and push the parking brake down. To release
the brake depress the clutch-brake pedal.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The brake band, located on the left side of the
transmission , brakes the tran s mission and in turn
stops the wheels.
To adiust, depress clutch brake pedal and move
parking brake lever forward into the engaged posi-
tion . Tighten nut on brake rod until both rear wheels
skid when tractor is pushed - parking brake en-
gaged. Tighten nut another ~ turn. The broke and
parking brake are now properly adjusted. See Fig. II.
FIGURE II
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LIFT HANDLE
The lift handle is used to lift or lower equipment
used with the tractor. Depress the release button to
lower the handle.
When the equipment is allowed to float, the for-
ward travel of the handle can be limited by the
adiustable stop. Turn the hand knob till the s top
reaches the desired position.
ATTACHING TOOLS
Complete information on the assembly, attachment ,
operation and service of the many attaching tools will
be provided with each attachment.
CARE OF TRACTOR
1. Keep tractor greased and oiled regularly. Re-
fer to Fig. III for the location of grease fittings. Check
transmission and engine case oil Ivels.
2. Keep engine air cleaner clean. This will add
to engine life.
3. Keep tire s properly inflated. See previous in-
structions.
4. Keep tractor covered and in a dry place when
not in use.
5. Keep grass and dirt out of engine cowling as
these will stop the flow of air and decrease en-
gine life.
6. LIGHTS. To replace light bulbs remove the
four screws holding the lens, push down and rotate
the bulb to the left, it will then come out. Replace
with # 1156 bulb. The lights may go off when the
hood is raised, this is because it loses ground contact.
7. CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT. The
clutch-brake pedal rod may be turned in or out to
adjust the pedal to operator's desired position. Re-
move pin from rod and turn rod in or out for adjust-
ment. There are also two holes in the pedal to adjust
for travel. The upper hole is for a short movement
of travel, the lower hole is for a long movement.
8. When replacing belts or mounting drive im-
plements make sure all pulleys are in line.
9. BATTERY. Check electrolyte level periodically.
If tractor has been in storage it may be necessary to
recharge.
10. Your tractor is only as good as the service
you give it. See your Wheel Horse Dealer for a
thorough check-up after each season of use.
11. When replacing belts be sure to purchase gen-
uine Wheel Horse belts, as these belts are specifically
designed for each application.
(NOTE: Make sure all pulleys are in line.)
12. To raise seat / fender unit pull knob back. See
Fig. III. Seat should be latched before operating
tractor.
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SAFETY SUGGESTIONS
Recommended by Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly
read the owners manual.
2. Do not allow children to operate machine; nor
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
3. Clear work area of objects which might be
picked up and thrown.
4. Disengage all clutchs and shift into neutral
before starting motor. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from po wer driven parts.
S. Do not carry passengers. Keep children and
pets a safe distance away.
6. Never direct discharge of any moterial to war d
bystanders, nor allow anyone near machine while
in operation.
7. Disengage power to attachment (5) and stop
motor before leaving operator position .
8. Take precautions when leaving machine un-
attended ( to avoid accidental starting, rolling away,
accidental dropping of any attachment, etc.)
9. Disengage power to any attachment when-
ever it is not in use, or when traveling from one
work area to another.
10. Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards.
Know what is behind you, before backing up.
11. Beware of steep slopes; reduce speed on all
side slopes and sharp turns , to prevent tipping or
losing control.
12. Don't stop or start suddenly when going uphill
or do w nhill.
13. Use core when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
14. Watch out for traffic when near roadways.
15. Handle gasoline with core - it is highly
flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never add gasoline to a running motor
fill tonk out of doors wipe up spilled
gasoline.
c. Replace gasoline cap securely.
d. Open doors if motor is run in garage -
exhaust gases are dangerous.
16. Keep machine in good operating condition and
keep safety devices in place . Use guards as instructed
in owner 's manual.
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WARRANTY
We warrant WHEEL HORSE PRODUCTS for
ONE YEAR from date of purchase against
defective parts and workmanship. We will
replace , free of charge, any defective port ,
f.o.h. the factory. Wheel Horse Products, Inc.,
reserves the right to make changes or im-
provements upon its products without im-
posing any obligation upon it se lf to install
the same upon its product s that have been
previously manufactured.
The engine and battery carry a separate
warranty by the manufacturer. FOR ENGINE
OR BATTERY SERVICE , CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL ENGNE
OR BATTERY SERVICE HEAD·
QUARTERS.
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All warran ty claims , work, shI pments, must be handled
thr ough your authorl~ed Wheel Horse d ealer
1 [2,1_ ~O, TE; 90 Day Worronty faT Commerciol Use.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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le ngth Overall
W heelbas e .. . .. ........ . .
Widt h Overall
Width at Front Wheels
Height
Height
to Top of Hood
Approx. Ship ping Weight 1067
Approx. Shipping Weight 1267
Crop Clearance .... . . ... .
Fr
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E ng in e ( 4.eycle, single cylinder, air cooled )
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ngin e O il Capo city
Fuel
Capacity
Transmission Oil Capacity
65 inches
45 1'2 inches
36 inches
33 !1 inches
40 inches
. . . . .. 35 inches
597 Ibs.
607 Ibs.
...... 7X inches
13 );2 inches
Electric Start
5 pints
............ . . 6 quarts
2 quarts
Ti res ( front) 5.50 -8 Pneumatic (16" wheel dia .)
Ti r es ( reor ) Terr a- Type 8.50 x 12" P neumatic ( 23 " w heel dia. )
Turning Radius (to outside of outside wheel ) 6 ' 9"
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Figure III
LIFT HANDLE
GREASE
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