FORM NO. WHEEL HORSE® LAWN TRACTOR WITH 32" AND 38” MOWERS R setup LODES Wo: 74503 castanet & VB INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NO. 74313 45000U1 & P Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. DESCRIPTION ary. USE Front Wheat 2 Flat Washer 2 Hb Cap 2 Install front wheels. Cotter Pin 2 Steering Whee! 1 Rol Fin s Install steering wheel. Seat 1 Knob 1 install the seat. Flat Washer 1 Key 1 Use in ignition switch. Operator’s Manual 1 Read manual before operating tractor.
Set-Up Instructions Install Front Wheels 3 Note: If wheels are already installed, refer to Check Tire Pressure (below). 1. Install wheel onto axle with valve stem out, 4 2. Slide the flat washer onto the axle. Insert cotter pin through the axle and bend the ends of the pin apart (Fig. 1). 3. Push the hub cap (Fig. 1) onto the end of the axle. Figure 1 1. Flat washer 3. Hubcap . 2. Softer pin 4. Repeat steps 1-3 on opposite side. 5. Grease the wheel bearings. Check Tire Pressure 1.
5. Secure the scat switch wire cable to seat base with wire clip (Fig. 3). Figure 8 1. Seat 4. Knot and fiat washer 2. Wire and connector 5. Wire clip 3. Shoulder obits 8. Connectors Activate the Battery Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet. 1. Remove the battery and battery box from the tractor: refer to Operator’s Manual, Removing the Battery. IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the long vent tube when removing the battery box.
Set-Up Instructions 3. Leave the filler caps off and connectable 4 6. Install the battery and battery box in the tractor: amp battery charger to the battery posts (Fig. 5). refer to the Operator’s Manual, Installing the Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less Battery. for 4 hours (12 volts). Fill Crankcase with Oil The tractor is shipped from the factory without oil in the engine crankcase: refer to the Operator’s Manual, Engine Oil Specifications for oil type, viscosity, and crankcase capacity.
Purge Hydro Transient (Hydro Drive Tractors Only) During handling and shipping air can be introduced into the hydro trans axle. To achieve proper performance all trapped air must be removed. 1. Place tractor on a flat level surface. 2. Place the drive control in the “Push” position (Fig. 6). Figure 6 1. Operator position 2. Push position 3. Run engine at a low idle and move traction control pedal forward for five (5) seconds then reverse for five (S seconds. Repeat three (3) times.
Set-Up Instructions Check Traction Control Pedal (Hydro Drive Tractors Only) After adjusting the hydro neutral position it is necessary to check the traction control pedal, While pressing the control pedal full forward and full reverse it must not contact the footrest pad before hitting the stop(s) at the trans axle (Fig. 8). 1. If contact is made with the foot pad in either direction, forward or reverse, adjustment is required. 2. Loosen the cap screws below the right footrest.
Figure 10 1. Cable 2. Cable guide Test Drive the Tractor Make sure all electrical and mechanical systems are operating properly.