FORM NO. 3316-530 | ) OPERATOR'S MANUAL WHEEL HORSE® 73420 & UP 73362 & UP 73400 & UP 300/400 Series 8-Speed Garden Tractors ( MODEL :fl\\ ( 2 & SAX TPy ALY ” s M Atonal y N ® The TOR Company 1993
FOR YOUR SAFETY Two of the most potentially serious types of accidents and follow these instructions. Also refer to the Safe involving power mowers are contact with the mower Operation Practice in this Operator's Manual for other blade and overturning the rider/tractor To minimize important safety information.
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CONTENTS Page With a Snow, Dover or Tractor Specifications i Grader Blade With a Tiller General Safety Suggestions Mok With a Rear Nagger Model and Serial Number 1 With Other Attachments Registration and Warranty 1 Maintaining Your Tractor Maintenance Checklist Instruments and Controls 23 Engine Cooling Oil Quality Operating Your Tractor 4-5 Oil Level Qi Changes Safety Interlock System 4 Alr Filter Seat Control 4 Crankcase Breather Spark Plug{s) Correct Engine Operation 4 Electronic Ignition Starting Engine
SPECIFICATIONS (continued): MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS: ENGINE: POINT TIMING IGNITION SPARK SPARK DIRECTION IDLE GOVERNED MACHINE GAP MARK TIMING PLUG PLUG GAP OF ROTATION RPM MAX. RPM MODEL inf mm LOCATION {DEBT) TYPE* nmm {Facing Drive Pulley} (No load) (No Load) 312,314 N/A N/A Fixed RH 025,64 Counterclockwise 1000 3400 418 NiA N/A Fixed RS14YC 025164 Counterclockwise 1400 3400 * Or equivalent {Champion unshorn shown LUBRICANT/FUEL CAPACITIES: CRANKCASE: FUEL TANK: CHASSIS: 212,314 25qs (230 Sqs.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES — RIDING VEHICLES GENERAL 1. 1. 12. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage. KNOW the controls and how to stop machine quickly. READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attachments. Read, understand, and obey oll safety messages appearing on the machine and in the operator's manual. LEARN from your operator’s manual ond from careful EXPERIENCE how to operate your equipment correctly.
41, The parking brake is designed to hold tractor in puce ot rest, with engine off. Parking brake will not restrain tractor with engine running and transmission engaged. STABILITY /TIP OVER / TRACTION Know the refrain on which you are operating your equipment. There are areas on which your equipment can not be safely operated. Avoid operating equipment on hillsides, slopes or rough terrain, DO NOT operate machine on hillsides or slopes exceeding 15° (27% grade). If safety is in doubt — STAY OFF THE SLOPE.
Keep vehicle and attachments in good operating condition and keep softy devices in place and working. Under normal usage, grass catcher bag material is subject to deterioration and wear. It should be checked frequently to determine need for bog replacement. Use only genuine Wheel Horse replacement parts to assure that original standards are maintained, Shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other safety devices must be in their proper position and functional.
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS Model and Serial numbers are used to identity your new tractor and major attachments. These numbers should always be forehead to when consulting dealer or factory conceding services, pants, or other information you may require. Tractor identification number plate is located just below seat on rear fender. Engine identification numbers are located on engine shrouding and indicate model, specification or type number and serial number of tractor's engine.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 1. INTERLOCK INDICATOR LIGHTS; ENGINE OfL LIGHT NEWTON 312 Test switch is used to check lights. Pus hon test switch to turn lights “On” or “Flashing”; if one or more lights are out check wiring and replaces circuit board as outlined in “Maintenance” section of this manual.
8. PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) CLUTCH LEVER Power driven attachments ars engaged and disengaged with PTO lever. Push lever forward to engage attachment. Pullleverbacktoo disengage attachment. PTO clutch lever actuates a safety interlock switch in starter circuit; therefore, indicator light comes on, if so equipped, and tractor will not start unless lever is in disengaged position.
OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Safety interlock system incorporates two switches for safe starting and a seat switch that shuts off engine when driver raises off seat with PTO engaged. Starting switches are actuated by [forefoot pedal and PTO clutch control, if tractor will not start, check that PTO crutch Is disengaged and left foot pedal Is depressed. Indicator lights will be on (i so equipped) and engine will nonstarters both switches are properly actuated.
STOPPING ENGINE To stop engine, return throttle lever to idle position and tum ignition key to Off position. If engine has been working hard, iris hot, allow engine to Idle a short time before turning key off. This practice will help to cool engine before stopping. Nita: In case of emergency, engine may be stopped by muting ignition key to Cff position. Always remove key and set parking brake when leaving tractor unattended, even If for just a fow minutes.
CORRECT TRACTOR USAGE /N caution A\ Read manuals provided with attachments before operating. Manuals give more detailed description of operation and point out thrasher of caution.
weights and tire chains will minimize rear tire slippage. Alt tires may be fluid filled. WITH A MOWER /N pager A Keep afl shields and mower discharge chute in place. Never put hands or feet under mower deck. Never attempt to clear discharge areas or mower blades without disengaging PTO clutch and removing ignition key. Forbes operation on average lawns, operate engine at full throttle while controlling ground speed with transmission. Tractor should be operated at 210 3.5 MPH (3.2 10 5.
Otter dicing, generally, a spike tooth harrow helps pulverize doll and levels seed bed. Sol should now be ready for planting. Cultivator is used during growing season to halo remove unwanted words, and to help rate plant roots. Generally, width of cultivator is taken into consideration before planting sewed bed to Insure cultivator fitting between rows without damaging crop rotas. WITH A REAR BEGGAR Optional rear mount grass catcher can affect way tractors operated.
MAINTENANCE N\ pager A\ To minimize chance of injury, perform all maintenance and adjustments on your tractor with engine oft and Ignition key removed, unless Instructed otherwise In this section. Use extreme ere when working near operating machinery. Do not wear loose fitting clothing. Remove watch and jewelry fore beginning work and observe common safety practices when using tools.
Be sure 10 add same viscosity oll as is presently in engine, New Tractors are shipped with 10W-30 ol In crankcase. 1t may be necessary to change original oil before using tractor In cold weather, Oil Changes Failure to change engine oi lat recommended Intervals can lead to serous damage to engine, This is especially true when using detergent oils which are designed to hold Impurities in suspension; when saturation point Is reached, oll may suddenly break down to form a gelatin-fiche substance which sire.
ENGINE OlL. TEMPERATURE VISCOSITY CHART Kohl er Engine Alr Temperature Cll Viscosity Above 32 degrees F {0 egress C) SAE 30 Blow 32 agrees F {0 egress C) SAE 5-20, 5-30 ‘TOR POWER PLUS Engine TEMPERATURE RANGE YOU EXPECT BEFORE NEXT O CHANGE After adding 80% of prescribed amount of oll, check off level. Add oil as necessary to bring oit to *Full’ level or into “Safe” range an engine oil dipstick. NEVER overfill engine crankcase with oil. Oil level must not exceed “F” elev! on dipstick.
. WASH BOULEZ ORY oo . COAT Wit H Ot ~ WRING QUT EXCESS 4. INSTALL OVER PAPER ELEMENT Pr-Cleaner Service pressurized as evidenced by oil freaks at seals, clean pack and valve screens in a suitable solvent. Check and clean valve and clean valve and baffle every 1000 bouts of operation. BAFFLE BREATHER TUBE SCREEN 1118 crankcase Breather SPARK PLUG(S) Engine mistier, or generally poor operation, Is often caused by spark plug(s) in poor condition or with Incorrect spark gap setting.
416-Model Fuel Filter ally caused by a poorly serviced, clogged air cleaner element, not an Improperly adjusted carburetor. Correct carburetor adjustment requires a significant amount of knowledge as well as special equipment, such as a good tachometer. In addition, other adjustments, such as garner settings may also be necessary after adjusting carburetor. For these reasons, iris suggestedthatcarburetor adjustments be performed by an authorized dealer. Condition A.
When battery has been out of tractor servicing, take care to connect cables to battery exactly as they were before removal, For longest service life, battery should be kept clean by wiping It off with a paper towel, Any correspond around battery terminals should be removed by applying a solution of one partaking soda to four parts water. Alight coaling of grease may be applied to all exposed terminal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
To adjust brake push down on brake pedal and pull back on parking brake lever. With parking brake engaged, adjust nut on end of rod until brake band is tight enough to skid both rear wheals when tractor Is pushed. Then tighten nut another 1/ 2 tum.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST SYMPTOM Engine will not turn over, POSSIBLE CAUSE Dead battery. Open safety interlock switch, Starter. Solenoid, Ignition switch. POSSIBLE REMEDY Charge or replace battery, Be sure PTO is disengaged and brake pedal is depressed. Consult authorized dealer. Consult authorized dealer. Consult authorized dealer. Engine turns over but will not start, Spark plug. not siring. Ignition system. No fuel in tank. Fuel valve closed.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST (Continued) SYMPTOM Engine knacks, POSSIBLE CAUSE Fuel octane too low. Faulty Ignition System, Engine overheated. POSSIBLE REMEDY Drain fuel ond replace with higher octane supply. Consult authorized dealer. Shut off engine and allow to cool, Engine occasionally “skips” at high speed. Spark plugs) fouled, faulty or gap too wide. Faulty ignition System. Incorrect carburetor adjustment. Check spark plug condition ond gap.
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Consumer Products THE TOR TOTAL COVERAGE GUARANTEE A Ult Two—Year Warranty {Limited Warranty for Commercial Use) What i3 Covered By This Express Warranty? The Tore Company promises to repair any TOR Product used for residential purposes if defective in materials or workmanship for & period of two years from the date of purchase. The cost of parts and labor are included, bout the customer pays the transportation costs.