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Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. 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. 3321–939

Wheel Horse



518xi Tractor

Model No. 73471 – 9900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for wheel horse 518XI

Page 1: ...ual carefully 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 3321 939 Wheel Horse...

Page 2: ...out safe operation The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even death DANGER WARNING and CAUTION a...

Page 3: ...Power Take Off PTO 16 The Safety Interlock System 16 Operating in Reverse 16 Gauges and Indicator Lights 19 Driving Forward or Backward 20 Stopping the Machine 20 Page Attachment Power Lift 21 Positi...

Page 4: ...h the instructions to operate the machine 3 Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade 4 Be sure the area is clear of other people before mo...

Page 5: ...low speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weight or counterweights to improve stability Use extra ca...

Page 6: ...ng Do not smoke C Never refuel the machine indoors D Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as near a water heater or furnace 3 Never run a machine inside a...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 4...

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Page 9: ...area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost ON DRIVE SHAFT TUNNEL Part No 80 8760 2 UNDER SIDE SHIELD Part No 98 5014 ON ENGINE BULKHEAD Part No 98 5012 ON BATTERY STRAP Part N...

Page 10: ...chine on a level surface disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake lower the attachment lift and turn the ignition key to STOP to stop the engine Remove the ignition key 2 Push the hood l...

Page 11: ...ne on a level surface disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake lower the attachment lift and turn the ignition key to STOP to stop the engine Remove the ignition key 2 Raise the hood 3 T...

Page 12: ...of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline IMPORTANT Never use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol POTENTIAL HAZARD When fueling under certain circumstances a static charge...

Page 13: ...wer the attachment lift and turn the ignition key to STOP to stop the engine Remove the ignition key 2 Open the hood 3 Clean around the oil dipstick Fig 4 so dirt cannot fall into the dipstick tube an...

Page 14: ...injury WHAT CAN HAPPEN Fingers hands or loose clothing can get caught by rotating air intake screen and drive shaft HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not operate the tractor without the side panels and hood...

Page 15: ...e cover before operating the tractor Fig 9 1 m 3436 Figure 9 1 Rear transaxle cover Check the Safety Interlock System Always check the interlock system before operating the tractor Instructions for ch...

Page 16: ...pedal 12 Parking brake lever 13 High Low range lever 14 Steering wheel tilt lever 15 Traction control pedal Key Choice Key A turn and release switch used for deactivating the Operating In Reverse int...

Page 17: ...econds at a time If the engine does not start allow a 60 second cool down period between starting attempts Failure to follow these guidelines can burn out the starter 7 After the engine starts move th...

Page 18: ...erlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the engine from starting unless You are sitting on the seat The brake pedal is depressed The...

Page 19: ...up and the console light stays on until either the blade PTO is disengaged or the engine is turned off Note Do not insert the Key Choice key unless it is absolutely necessary to mow in reverse or oper...

Page 20: ...he power take off PTO switch to OFF Now start the engine While the engine is running release the parking brake and rise slightly from the seat the engine should stop 5 Fully depress the brake pedal se...

Page 21: ...n reverse interlock It is a reminder that the interlock system is deactivated The light goes out whenever the power take off PTO is disengaged or the engine is shut off When the light is on look behin...

Page 22: ...tand and follow all instructions in the operator s manual and on the machine before starting 3 Place the throttle control in the FAST position for best performance The throttle control regulates engin...

Page 23: ...achments m 3258 1 Figure 19 1 Attachment power lift Raising Attachments 1 Start the tractor 2 Pull the lift lever UP to raise the attachment Fig 20 This will lift and hold the attachment in the raised...

Page 24: ...turned on by turning the ignition key to the LIGHTS position They can be turned on even if the engine is not running Remove the ignition key when leaving the machine unattended so that the headlights...

Page 25: ...ssive speed when turning can result in rollover accidents WHAT CAN HAPPEN Rollover accidents can result in serious injury or death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not rely on the Smart Turn Steering featur...

Page 26: ...clean X X Engine Oil change Initial X X Engine Air Precleaner clean X X Tires check pressure X X Battery check electrolyte level X X Transaxle check oil level X Transaxle change oil Initial X X Transa...

Page 27: ...ng hours or yearly whichever occurs first Note Service the air cleaner more frequently every few hours if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Disen...

Page 28: ...he paper element with pressurized air or liquids such as solvent gas or kerosene Replace the element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly m 3248 1 2 Figure 26 1 Paper element 2 Rubber seal...

Page 29: ...ignition key to STOP to stop the engine Remove the ignition key 3 Open the hood POTENTIAL HAZARD Components under the hood will be hot if the tractor has been running WHAT CAN HAPPEN Touching hot comp...

Page 30: ...d wipe the filter adapter Fig 28 gasket surface 3 Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter Fig 28 1256 1 2 3 Figure 28 1 Oil filter 2 Gasket 3 Adapter 4 Install the...

Page 31: ...ially causing damage 4 Remove the spark plug s and metal washer 2 1 m 3246 3 Figure 29 1 Spark plug wire 2 Spark plug 3 Oil filler Checking the Spark Plugs 1 Look at the center of the spark plug s Fig...

Page 32: ...rease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Where to Add Grease 1 Lubricate the left hand and right hand spindles until grease begins to ooze ou...

Page 33: ...g from underneath the frame Fig 35 every 50 hours m 3409 Figure 35 Tire Pressure Service Interval Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified Check the pressure at...

Page 34: ...you try to push the tractor forward Adjustment is required if the wheels turn and do not lock refer to Adjusting the Brake Adjusting the Brake The brake adjustment is at the rear of the tractor Fig 38...

Page 35: ...smoke a cigarette cigar or pipe near the tractor 1 Park the machine on a level surface to assure the fuel tank drains completely Then disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake lower the a...

Page 36: ...ake off PTO set the parking brake lower the attachment lift and turn the ignition key to STOP to stop the engine Remove the ignition key 2 Close the fuel shut off valve at the fuel tank Fig 39 40 3 Op...

Page 37: ...mal looseness in the linkage 4 Measure the distance between both of the front tires at spindle level at the front and rear of the wheels Fig 42 5 The front measurement should be 1 8 to 1 4 3 to 6 mm l...

Page 38: ...pstick and filler tube 5 Pull out the transmission dipstick and wipe the metal end clean Fig 45 6 Slide the dipstick fully into the filler tube Fig 5 Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end Wh...

Page 39: ...to the filler tube Fig 45 7 Start the engine let it run for 30 seconds at high idle and cycle the steering wheel several times power steering models only to fill the filter and hydraulic lines Then sh...

Page 40: ...out of the fuse box Fig 49 m 3316 4 3 2 1 Figure 49 1 F1 main 30 amp 2 F2 regulator 25 amp 3 F3 dash interlock 10 amp 4 F4 headlights 10 amp Headlights Specification Bulb 1156 Automotive Type Removin...

Page 41: ...r parts water and one part baking soda Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion Battery size 12 v 380 Cold Cranking Amps Checking the Electrolyte Level 1 Park the...

Page 42: ...ct the negative black cable first 4 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 53 5 Disconnect the positive red cable from the battery post Fig 53 6 Remove the battery by lif...

Page 43: ...the grille Charging the Battery IMPORTANT Always keep the battery fully charged 1 260 specific gravity This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 32 F 0 C 1...

Page 44: ...TO REVERSE BK T GN GN BK GN BK KEY OVER RIDE SW9 SWITCH CLOSES WHEN KEY IS TURNED BK T OFF NO CONNECTION RUN LIGHTS B I R L RUN B I R START B I R S IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL LOCATIONS V...

Page 45: ...move the battery from the chassis check the electrolyte level and charge it fully refer to Battery page 39 Do not connect the battery cables to the battery posts during storage IMPORTANT The battery m...

Page 46: ...uthorized Service Dealer 9 A faulty starter or starter solenoid 9 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer 10 Seized internal engine components 10 Contact your Authorized Service Dealer The engine crank...

Page 47: ...engine runs but knocks or misses 1 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 1 Drain and flush the fuel system add fresh fuel sses 2 A spark plug lead is loose 2 Reconnect the spark plug lead 3...

Page 48: ...fuel is in the fuel system 3 Drain and flush the fuel system add fresh fuel 4 The engine is overheated 4 See ENGINE OVERHEATS 5 A spark plug is faulty 5 Replace the spark plug 6 Low compression 6 Con...

Page 49: ...on oil level is low 1 Fill to the full F mark on the transmission oil dipstick when the transmission is cold 2 The transmission control linkage needs adjustment or replacement 2 Contact your Authorize...

Page 50: ...ing engaged when cutter deck is in tall uncut grass or weeds 9 Cutter deck is overloaded because mulching or bagging requires more power 10 Cutter deck is overloaded because too much grass is being cu...

Page 51: ...Rev 7 21 97...

Page 52: ...rator s manual Such routine maintenance whether performed by a dealer or by you is at your expense What Does This Warranty Not Cover and How Does Your State Law Relate To This Warranty There is no oth...

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