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Operation

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Positioning the Seat

The seat can move forward and backward. Position
the seat where you have the best control of the
machine and are most comfortable.

1.

Raise the seat and loosen the adjustment knobs
(Fig. 10).

2.

Slide the seat to the desired position and tighten
the knobs.

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Figure 10

1.

Adjustment knob

Headlights

The headlights are turned on with a separate position,
“LIGHTS”, of the ignition switch (Fig.  11). The
lights are on while the ignition switch is in the
“LIGHTS” position even with the engine off.
Remove the key when the machine is left unattended
so lights can not be turned on discharging the battery.

1208

1

Figure 11

1.

Lights

Positioning the
Tilt Steering Wheel

The steering wheel has four tilt locations. Position the
steering wheel where you have the best control of the
machine and are most comfortable.

1.

Lift the tilt lever to release the lock (Fig. 12).

2.

Move the steering wheel to a comfortable
position; then release the lever to lock.

1

2

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Figure 12

1.

Tilt lever

2.

Steering wheel

Summary of Contents for Wheel Horse 267HE

Page 1: ...efully It contains information about your safety and the safety of others Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product FORM NO 3317 998GB Wheel Horse 267H...

Page 2: ...damage to the product Although we design produce and market safe state of the art products you are responsible for using the product properly and safely You are also responsible for training persons...

Page 3: ...ock System 13 Indicator Control Module 14 Hourmeter 14 Driving Forward or Backward 15 Stopping the Machine 15 Attachment Lift Lever 16 Adjusting Dial A Height 16 Page Positioning the Seat 17 Headlight...

Page 4: ...f the effects of ground conditions especially slopes incorrect hitching and load distribution Preparation 1 While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment...

Page 5: ...y Use care when reversing Use counterweight s or wheel weights when suggested in the instruction handbook 7 Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways 8 Stop the blades rotating before cross...

Page 6: ...rass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration 6 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety 7 If the fuel tank has to be drained this should be done outdoors 8 On multi bladed machines take care as r...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 9...

Page 8: ...6...

Page 9: ...hile engine is running Stay a safe distance from the machine Machine rollover Machine rollover Machine rollover side hill up hill down hill Stay a safe distance from the mower Machine rollover ROPS Sa...

Page 10: ...passenger seat only if the driver s view is not hindered Severing of hand Rotating knives Severing of foot Rotating knives Cutting or entanglement of foot Rotating auger Severing of fingers or hand i...

Page 11: ...hoke Clutch Engage Disengage Brake system Parking brake On Run Battery charging conditin Off Stop Engine Head lights Main high beam Fuel Engine lubricating oil pressure PTO Power Take Off Unlock Lock...

Page 12: ...me or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline Stabilizer Conditi...

Page 13: ...eter 11 Attachment lift lever 12 Tilt wheel lever 13 Hood opening 14 Dial a height knob Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended While the ignition k...

Page 14: ...ds of continuous cranking turn the ignition key to OFF and let the starter motor cool refer to Troubleshooting page 37 7 After the engine starts move the choke lever to OFF Fig 4 If the engine stalls...

Page 15: ...brake pedal is depressed The power take off PTO is OFF On gear drive models the speed selector lever is in N neutral The safety interlock system is designed to stop the engine if you rise from the sea...

Page 16: ...ower take off is engaged ON When this light is ON it is a reminder the starter will not crank and turn off the PTO before getting off Oil The oil light will be ON when the key is in the RUN or LIGHTS...

Page 17: ...pressure on the traction control pedal IMPORTANT To avoid transmission damage always release the parking brake before moving the traction control pedal 1 2 1210 Figure 8 1 Forward 2 Backward Stopping...

Page 18: ...ove lift lever forward to lower attachment 1205 3 2 4 5 6 1 Figure 9 1 Lift lever 2 Button 3 Dial A Height 4 Indicator 5 High 6 Mounting position Adjusting Dial A Height The Dial A Height control Fig...

Page 19: ...n switch Fig 11 The lights are on while the ignition switch is in the LIGHTS position even with the engine off Remove the key when the machine is left unattended so lights can not be turned on dischar...

Page 20: ...control move the cruise control switch Fig 13 to the UNLOCK OFF position 2 This unlocks the traction control and your foot then operates the traction control 3 For quick stops just press on the bake p...

Page 21: ...ide X X X Chipped Surfaces paint X Battery check electrolyte X X X X Battery charge disconnect cables X Fuel Filter replace X X Tires check pressure X X X Front Wheels check toe in X X Transaxle Fluid...

Page 22: ...from getting into the engine and causing damage Unhook latches and remove the air cleaner cover Fig 15 1 2 1213 3 4 5 6 8 7 Figure 15 1 Air cleaner cover 2 Latches 3 Cover nut 4 Cover 5 Foam element 6...

Page 23: ...ly 1 1213 2 Figure 17 1 Paper element 2 Rubber seal Installing the Foam and Paper Elements IMPORTANT To prevent engine damage always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner ass...

Page 24: ...ngage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Open the hood 3 Clean around the oil dipstick Fig 18 so dirt cannot fall into th...

Page 25: ...ly 80 of the specified amount of oil into the filler tube Fig 18 Now check the oil level refer to Checking Oil Level page 22 Slowly add additional oil to bring to FULL mark on dipstick Change Oil Filt...

Page 26: ...ly causing damage 4 Remove the spark plug s and metal washer 2 1 1215 Figure 21 1 Spark plug wire 2 Spark plug Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spark plug s Fig 22 If you see light...

Page 27: ...il grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Where to Add Grease 1 Lubricate the front wheels and spindles until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings Fig 23 2 Lubricat...

Page 28: ...ANT Drive control rod moves to the OPERATE position when the brake is applied Adjusting the Brake The brake lever is on top of the transaxle Fig 26 If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjus...

Page 29: ...ins completely Then disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Close fuel shut off valve at fuel tank Fig 27 1263 1 Fig...

Page 30: ...O set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Close fuel shut off valve at fuel tank Fig 27 3 Open the hood 4 Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps togethe...

Page 31: ...he front and rear of the wheels Fig 30 4 The front measurement should be less than the rear as specified 1 4 2 3 1261 Figure 30 1 Measure here 2 Ball joint flats 3 Jam nut 4 Steering lever Adjusting T...

Page 32: ...1 so level is clearly visible and so dirt cannot fall into the reservoir if fluid is added 4 When transaxle is cold add oil to Full Cold line on reservoir Fig 31 IMPORTANT Do not fill above the full c...

Page 33: ...rn and remove bulb from the bulb holder Fig 34 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 Figure 33 1 Bulb holder 2 Reflector 3 Tabs 4 Slots 5 Terminals Installing the Bulb 1 The bulb has metal pins on the side of its base Align...

Page 34: ...clear pin and slide panel tabs out from steering tower 4 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 35 5 Lift the rubber cover up on the positive red cable Disconnect the pos...

Page 35: ...the Battery page 33 1 2 3 1262 Figure 37 1 Filler caps 2 Lower part of tube 3 Plates Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the mac...

Page 36: ...Level page 33 steps 2 3 3 Remove the filler caps from the battery and connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery posts Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less for 4 hours 12 volts D...

Page 37: ...YEL GRN CONNECTOR CONNECTOR KILL RELAY SWITICHING RELAY WHEN PTO IS OFF PTO SWITCH CLOSED BRAKE SWITCH SEAT SWITCH PARKING BRAKE SWITCH OPEN WHEN BRAKE IS OFF OPEN WHEN OPERATOR IS NOT IN SEAT OPEN W...

Page 38: ...ttery cables to the battery posts during storage IMPORTANT The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being damaged at temperatures below 32 F 0 C A fully charged battery mainta...

Page 39: ...aner element 4 Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected 4 Install wire on spark plug 5 Spark plug is pitted fouled or gap is incorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plug 6 Dirt in fuel filter 6...

Page 40: ...ns and air passages Abnormal vibration 1 Engine mounting bolts are loose 1 Tighten engine mounting bolts 2 Loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 2 Tighten the appropriate pulley 3 Engine pu...

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