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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. 3316–505EN

Wheel Horse

266H

Yard Tractor

Model No. 72103 – 4900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for 266H Wheel Horse 72052

Page 1: ...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 3316 505EN Wheel Horse...

Page 2: ...d 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: ...ol Module 12 Hourmeter 12 Driving Forward or Backward 13 Stopping the Machine 13 Attachment Lift Lever 14 Adjusting Dial A Height 14 Positioning the Seat 15 Page Headlights 15 Positioning the Tilt Ste...

Page 4: ...on 1 Read understand and follow all instructions in the operator s manual and on the machine before starting 2 Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machi...

Page 5: ...uts or bumps as uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Follow the manufa...

Page 6: ...eling 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 insid...

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

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Page 9: ...Safety 7 ISO Symbols Fast Slow Continuously variable Engine stop Engage Disengage Parking brake On Off Headlights Main Beam PTO Power Take Off Engine Run Start Switch Engine start Choke Linear...

Page 10: ...asoline 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 Conditioner Add the...

Page 11: ...ment 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 key is in the R...

Page 12: ...ds of continuous cranking turn the ignition key to OFF and let the starter motor cool refer to Troubleshooting page 35 7 After the engine starts move the choke lever to OFF Fig 4 If the engine stalls...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...ontrol 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 brake p...

Page 19: ...X X X Chipped Surfaces paint X Battery check electrolyte 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 check...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...face 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 Open the hood 3 Clean around the oil dipstick Fig 18 so dirt cannot fal...

Page 23: ...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 20 Slowly add additional oil to bring to FULL mark on dipstick Change Oil Filt...

Page 24: ...nto the engine and potentially 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 plu...

Page 25: ...ntil 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 Lubric...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 cold l...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...the Battery page 31 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 34: ...Level page 31 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 35: ...Maintenance 33 Wiring Diagram 1250...

Page 36: ...tery 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 maintains its charge for abou...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...s 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 pul...

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