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Standard equipment. . P.T.O., splined shaft to drive
front, center or rear attachments, hydraulic lift system
with visual depth gauging, electric starting, head lights
and tail lights, full fenders, adjustable all angle seat-
spring suspension with foam-padded adjustable seat
(easily removable for weather protection), 45 amp
battery, selector level for drive-neutral-park, tapered
roller bearing front wheels and replaceable spindle
bushings, automotive type muffler, compression
release for easy starting, coil ignition, three-unit
regulator (automotive type), ammeter, extra heavy
channel frame, tilting hood for access to engine.
Location of tractor model and serial number . . . . . . .
Top left side of heat shield
Location of engine model and serial number . . . . . . . . .
Front of engine cowling
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Figure 3
As with a new car, your new HUSKY Tractor should
receive special attention. During the first few hours of
operation, it is best to vary the engine speed (see
inside front cover of engine manual) . . . . . . avoid full-
throttle driving . . . . and avoid quick starts and stops
until you have become well acquainted with your
tractor. IMPORTANT: THE TRACTOR IS SHIPPED
FROM THE FACTORY WITH OIL IN THE ENGINE
CRANKCASE. CHECK THE CRANKCASE AND THE
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL RESERVOIR
FOR PROPER OIL LEVEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
START YOUR UNIT. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE
LOCATION OF EACH CONTROL. BE SURE
TRANSMISSION LEVER IS IN "PARK" POSITION.
Both the tractor and engine have been fully tested by
the factory and your dealer to assure your complete
satisfaction. Keep this manual available at all times,
read it carefully, if you have any questions that are not
answered in the manual, consult your Bolens dealer.
CONTROLS
Before operating the tractor, the operator should
become familiar with the function and location of each
control to ensure proper and efficient operation.
The following listed numbers and accompanying
information correspond to those numbers assigned to
the controls indicated in Figure 4.
1. Choke. Pull choke knob out to operate choke.
2. Ammeter. Indicates level of charge or discharge to or
from battery.
3. Light Switch. Pull light switch knob out to turn on
lights . . . . push in to turn lights off.
NOTE
Ignition-starter switch (4) must be ON to turn on head
and tail lights.
4. Ignition-Starter switch. Turn ignition switch against spring
tension to actuate starter. Release when engine starts.
5. Throttle. Pull throttle knob out one-half way for starting.
More or less throttle may be required due to grade of fuel and
temperature variations. Allow engine to warm up, then adjust
throttle to full engine R.P.M. while operating under load.
6. Foot Brake. Use when vehicle is being towed or free-
wheeling; when moving transmission lever (12) from
NEUTRAL or PARK position to DRIVE position.
7. Speed Control. Depress with toe of foot for forward motion.
Depress with heel of foot for reverse motion. Provides instant
braking and speed regulation. (See Figure 7.)
8. Speed Hold. Can be used to hold speed control (7) at a
desired speed setting. Depress with toe of left foot to hold,
and depress with heel of left foot to unlock. See Figure 6 for
operation of speed hold on page 5.
9. Depth Indicator Gauge. Allows operator to locate original
height or depth of attached implement.
10. Hydraulic Lift Lever. Push lever forward to raise and pull
lever back to lower attachments. Pull lift lever all the way back
for FLOAT position.
11. Power Take-Off (P.T.O.) Lever. Engages and disengages
power to attached implements. Lever positions indicated on
etched plate.
12. Transmission Lever. Place transmission lever in :
- NEUTRAL for towing .
- DRIVE for infinitely variable speeds from 0-8 mph forward
to 0-4 mph in reverse .
- PARK for starting and when tractor is At Rest.
CAUTION
Do not place transmission lever into PARK position while
tractor is in motion. Premature shifting into PARK may result
in serious damage to the hydrostatic transmission.
