Wheel Horse B Series User manual

CONTENTS
Tractor Specifications
General Safety Suggestions
Vehicle
Identification Numbers
Owner Registration Card
Parts Manual
Instruments and Controls
B-Series Tractors
C-Series Tractors
Operating Your Tractor
Safety Interlock System
Correct Engine Operation
Starting The Engine
Automatic Transmission
Starting The Engine
Mechanical Transmission
Stopping The Engine
Throttle Control
Choke Control
Fuel Specification
Oil Specification
Correct Automatic Transmission
Operation
To Go Forwa rd
To Go Backward
To Stop
Hand Pushing Tractor
Correct Mechanical Transmission
Operation
To Go Forward or Reverse
To Change Speeds or Direction
To Stop
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Correct Tractor Usage
B-Series Attachment Mounting
C-Series Attachment Mounting
10-12
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Hitches
Attachment Belts
Operation of the Tractor:
With a Mower (All Models)
With a Snowthrower (All Models)
With a Snow Blade (B-Series)
With a Dozer
or Grader Blade (C-Series)
With a Tiller (All Models)
With a Plow, Disc Cultivator,
or Harrow (C-Series)
With Other Atachments (All Models)
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Maintaining Your Tractor
Maintenance Checklist
Engine
Oil Quality
Oil Level
Oil
Changes
Air Filter
Spark Plug(s)
Breaker Points Clnd Condenser
Carburetor Adjustment
Fuel Filter
Charging and Electrical Systems
Alternator
Main Fuse
Light Circuit
and Fuse
Batery
Light Bu Ib Replclcement
Hour Meter and Fuse
Automatic Transmission
Oil Quality
Oil Level
Oil
Changes
Oil Filter
Cooling Fan
8-Speed Transmission
Oil Quality
Oil Level
5-Speed Transmission
Chassis lubrication
Foot Brake Adjustment
5-Speed Models
8-Speed Models
C-Series Automcltic Models
B-Series Automatic Models
PTO Clutch & Brake Adjustment
B-Series
C-Series
Cleaning and Storage
Troubleshooting Checklist
Wiring Diagram
Wiring Diagram
I-Series
C-Series
&CAUTION &
This symbol marks important instructions relating to your personal
safety. To avoid the possibility of injury, read and follow such instructions
carefully.
When the manual refers to the left or right side of the vehicle, it
means your left and right when sitting in the driver's seat.
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TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS:
ENGINE:
TRACTOR
ENGINE RATED DISPLACEMENT BClRE STROKE
IGNITION
MODEL
MODEL' H. P." cu.
in.;' cc
in./mm in./mm
B-115
B-253707 11 24.36/399.19
3.438/87.3 2.625/66.7
Electronic
B-165
B-402707 16
40/655.7 3.438/87.3
2.156/54.8
Electronic
C-85 K181S 8
18.6/304.8 2.94/74.7 2.75/69.8
Battery
C-I05
K241AS 10
23.9/391.6 3.25/82.6
2.88/72.9
Battery
C-125 K301AS 12
29.07/476.4 3.38/85.7
3.25/82.6
Battery
C-145 K321
AS
14
31.27/512.4 3.5/88.9
3.25/82.6
Battery
C-175 KTl7 17
42.18/691.4 3.125/79.4
2.75/69.8
Battery
C-195 KTl9
19 47/770
3.125/79.4
3.063/78
Battery
'Letter Prefix: B = Briggs & Stratton, K = Kohler. Bosic engine model number shown; specification Ilnd serial numbers from engine I. D. plate are
required to completely identify engine.
'*Engine manufacturer's rating at 3600 RPM.
TRANSMISSION:
B- Series 5-Speed Models
Type: Mechanical
All Gear
Approximate Ground Speeds (at full throttle):
5-Speed
1 st 1.0 mph (1.6 kph)
2nd 2.1 mph (3.4 kph)
3rd 3.2 mph (5.1 kph)
4th 4.1 mph (6.6 kph)
5th
4.8 mph (7.7 kph)
Rev. 2.2 mph (3.5 kph)
B-Series
Automatic Models
Type: Hydrostatic
Approximate Ground Speeds (at full throttle):
Variable 0-5.2 mph
(8.4 kph) Forward
Variable 0-3.2 mph
(5.2 kph) Reverse
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Type:
Alternator:
Battery:
12 Volt D.C.,
Negative Ground
Briggs & Stratton -Dual
Circuit, 12 Volt, 3 Amp.
(Charging Circuit)
Kohler -
12 Volt, 15 Amp.
B-Series, C-85, C- 105 -
12 Volt, 24 Amp. Hr.
C-125, C-145, C-175,
C-195 -
12 Volt, 32 Amp. Hr.
C-Series a-Speed Models
Type: Mechanical
All Gear
Approximate Ground Speeds (at full throttle):
Gear Low Range High Range
1st .5 mph ( .8 kph) 2 mph (3.2 kph)
2nd .8 mph (1.3 kph) 3:.2 mph (5.2 kph)
3rd 1.4 mph (2.2 kph) 5.5 mph (8.8 kph)
Rev. .6
mph (1.0 kph) 2.6 mph (4.2 kph)
C-Series Automatic Models
Type: Hydrostatic
Approximate Ground Speeds (at full throttle):
C-145, C-175
Variable 0-7 mph
(11.5 kph) Forward
Variable 0-4.2 mph
(6.8 kph) Reverse
TIRES:
Sizes:
B-Series
C-85, C-l 05, C- 125
C-145, C-175
C-195
Pressure:
12
PSI
kg/cm
2
.85
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C··195
VClriable
0-6.3 mph
(10 kph) Forward
Vcuiable 0-4.2 mph
(6.8 kph) Reverse
Front
13 x
6.50-6
16 x 6.50-8
16 )( 6.50-8
18 x 6.50-8
12
.85
Rear
20 x 10.00-10
23 x 8.50-12
23 x 9.50-12
27x9.50-15

TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS (continued):
PHYSICAL DATA:
TRACTOR HEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH WHEEL INSIDE
DRY WEIGHT
MODEL
BASE
TURNING RADIUS (APPROXIMATE)
B-115 37 in.
67 in. 36 in.
45.5 in. 51 in.
350 Ibs.*
(94 em)
(170 em) (92 em)
(116 em) (130 em)
(159 kg)
B-165
37 in. 67 in.
36 in.
45.5 in. 47 in.
380 Ibs.*
(94 em) (170 em) (92 em) (116 em)
(119 em)
(172 kg)
C-85 41
in.
69 in. 36 in.
45.5 in.
45 in.
540 Ibs.
(104 em) (175 em.) (92 em)
(116 em) (114 em)
(243 kg)
C-l05
41 in.
69 in.
36 in.
45.5 in. 45 in.
590 Ibs.
(104 em) (175 em.) (92 em)
(116 em) (114 em)
(266 kg)
C-125
41 in. 69 in.
36 in.
45.5 in. 45 in.
600 Ibs.
(104 em) (175 em.) (92 em)
(116 em) (114 em)
(270 kg)
C-145
41 in. 69 in.
37 in.
45.5 in. 45 in.
640 Ibs.
(104 em) (175 em.)
(94 em)
(116 em) (114 em)
(288 kg)
C-175
41 in. 69 in. 37 in.
45.5 in. 45 in.
600 Ibs.
8-Speed (104 em)
(175 em.)
(94 em) (116 cm) (114 em)
(270 kg)
C-175
41 in. 69 in.
37 in. 45.5 in. 45 in.
570 Ibs.
Automatic
(104 em)
(175 em.) (94 em)
(116 cm)
(114 em)
(259 kg)
C-195
43.5 in. 75 in.
39.5 in.
52.5 in. 35 in.
7401bs.
(111 em) (191 em) (100 em) (133 em) (89 cm) (336 kg)
*Add 25 Ibs. (11 kg) for Automatic Model.
TUNE-UP/GENERAL MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS:
ENGINE:
TRACTOR
POINT TIMING
MODEL
GAP MARK
in./mm LOCATION
B-115
N/A
N/A
B-165
N/A
N/A
C-85
.020/.5 N/A
C-l05, C-125
.020/.5
N/A
C-145
.020/.5
N/A
C-175
.020/.5
N/A
C-195
.020/.5
N/A
*Or equivalent (Champion number shown).
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LIQUID CAPACITIES:
Crankcase: B-115 - 1X qt. (1.4 I)
B-165 - IX qt. (1.41)
C-85 - 1~ qt. (1.2/)
IGNITION
TIMING
(BTDC)
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
Fixed
C-l05, C-125, C-145 - 1X qt. (1.4 I)
C-175, C-195 -1% qt. (1.6l)
Transmission: B-Series 5-Speed - N/ A
B-Series
Automatic
Hydrostatic Unit - % qt. (.7 l)
Transaxle - 1% qt. (1.3 I)
C-Series 8-Speed - 2 qt. (1.9l)
C-Series Automatic - 5 qt. (4.71 )
Fuel Tank: B-Series - 1X gal. (5.7 I )
C-Series, 8-17HP - 3 gal. (11.4 I)
C-195 - 4X gal. (171)
SPARK
PLUG
TYPE'
CJ-8
RJ-12
J-8
H-l0
H-l0
BL-15Y
BL-15Y
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SPARK DIRECTION IDLE GOVERNED
PLUG GAP OF ROTATION
RPM
MAX. RPM
in./mm (Facing PTO)
(No Load)
(No Load)
.030/.76
Cou nterclockwise 1750 3300
.030/.76
Counterclockwise 1400
3300
.025/.64
Cou nterclockwise 1900 3500
.035/.9
Counterclockwise 2100
3400
.035/.9
Counterclockwise 2100
3400
.025/.64
Counterclockwise
2100
3400
.025/.64
Counterclockwise 1200
3400
CHASSIS:
Zerk Fittings: B-Series - 6
C-Series - 6
PTO Brake Adjustment
(PTO engaged): B-Series - .010 (.25 mm) Gap
between brake pad and pulley
Front Wheel
End Play:
C-Series,
8-17 HP - .012 (.3 mm) Gap
between brake pad and pulley
C-195 -Refer to Text
0-.015 in. (.4 mm) All Models