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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. 3317–999GB

Wheel Horse

270HE

Lawn & Garden

Tractor

Model No. 72110 – 6900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for 72110

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 999GB Wheel Horse 270H...

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: ...Off PTO 12 The Safety Interlock System 12 Indicator Control Module 13 Driving Forward or Backward 14 Stopping the Machine 14 Attachment Power Lift 15 Adjusting Dial A Height 15 Page Positioning the Se...

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: ...ass 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 ro...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 8...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...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 11: ...e 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 Conditio...

Page 12: ...chment lift switch 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 th...

Page 13: ...ds of continuous cranking turn the ignition key to OFF and let the starter motor cool refer to Troubleshooting page 36 7 After the engine starts move the choke lever to OFF Fig 4 If the engine stalls...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...ght will be ON when the key is in the RUN or LIGHTS positions and the engine is not running after the engine is started the light should go out When the engine is running if the oil pressure drops bel...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...l lower the attachment lift 2266 2 1 3 4 5 Figure 9 1 Key 2 Lift switch UP 3 Lift switch DOWN 4 Dial A Height knob 5 Dial A Height indicator Adjusting Dial A Height The Dial A Height control Fig 9 is...

Page 18: ...ion 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 disch...

Page 19: ...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 bake pe...

Page 20: ...d 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 Power Lift check fluid X X X Tr...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 21 Slowly add additional oil to bring to FULL mark on dipstick Change Oil Filt...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...ontrol 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 adjustment is re...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter 7 Open fuel shut off valve at fuel tank Fig 27 8 Close the hood Power Lift Service Interval Specification Check fluid level in power lift after...

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

Page 31: ...sible 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 32 IMPORTANT Do not fill above the full cold line as fluid may ov...

Page 32: ...rn and remove bulb from the bulb holder Fig 35 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 Figure 34 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 33: ...clear pin and slide panel tabs out from steering tower 4 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 36 5 Lift the rubber cover up on the positive red cable Disconnect the pos...

Page 34: ...the Battery page 32 1 2 3 1262 Figure 38 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 35: ...Level page 32 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 36: ...Maintenance 34 Wiring Diagram...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...eaner 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...

Page 39: ...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 pull...

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