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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. 3322–107

Wheel Horse



312-8

Classic

Garden Tractor

Model No. 73429 – 9900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for 73429

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 3322 107 Wheel Horse 312 8...

Page 2: ...e the product about 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 WARNI...

Page 3: ...ock System 13 Operating in Reverse 13 Driving Forward or Backward 16 Selecting Ground Speeds 16 Stopping the Machine 16 Attachment Lift Lever 17 Page Adjusting Dial A Height 17 Positioning the Seat 17...

Page 4: ...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 machine 3 Clear the area of ob...

Page 5: ...errain 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 manufacturer s recommendations...

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: ...E Part No 98 0674 ON LEFT SIDE OF SHIFT PLATE NEXT TO PARKING BRAKE CONTROL Part No 111510 UNDER STEERING WHEEL ON CONTROL CONSOLE Part No 99 5342 ON RIGHT INSIDE HOODSTAND NEXT TO BATTERY Part No 111...

Page 10: ...and stay away from an open flame 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...

Page 11: ...l or ethanol Filling the Fuel Tank 1 Shut the engine off and set the parking brake 2 Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the cap Add unleaded regular gasoline to both fuel tanks until the level...

Page 12: ...pedal 12 Attachment lift lever 13 Indicator light Key Choice Switch A turn and release switch used for deactivating the Operating in Reverse interlock feature Located on the seat bracket on the right...

Page 13: ...warm may not require step 5 6 Move throttle lever to FAST Fig 5 7 Depress the clutch 8 Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the START position Fig 7 When the engine starts release the key I...

Page 14: ...Depress the clutch and brake pedals to stop the machine 2 Pull the power take off PTO lever back to disengage Fig 8 Instruments The gauges show conditions that need to be monitored during tractor ope...

Page 15: ...g the tractor and that none are likely to appear while you are mowing or operating an attachment Be extra observant after you have chosen to deactivate the interlock feature because the sound of the t...

Page 16: ...f the safety system does not operate as described below have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately 1 While sitting on the seat set the parking brake move the gear shift lev...

Page 17: ...t the engine While the engine is running depress the clutch and place the gear shift lever into gear the engine should stop 7 Put the PTO lever in the disengage position and the gear shifter in neutra...

Page 18: ...teering wheel Note For reverse motion with the PTO engaged the operating in reverse interlock must be deactivated by the key choice switch located on the seat bracket on the right hand side just below...

Page 19: ...r rearward to release lift pressure and push the button on top to release the latch Move lift lever forward to lower attachment 3 2 1 Figure 13 1 Lift lever 2 Button 3 Dial A Height Adjusting Dial A H...

Page 20: ...nd turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Remove the belt cover 3 Remove hairpin cotters from trunnion and bottom of yoke Fig 16 4 Unlatch and remove clevis pin that secures...

Page 21: ...d Surfaces paint X Battery check electrolyte X X Battery charge disconnect cables X Fuel Filter replace X X PTO Clutch Brake adjust X X Tires check pressure X X Front Wheels check toe in X X Transaxle...

Page 22: ...prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage Remove the wing nut and air cleaner cover Fig 17 3 1 m 3384 6 4 2 5 Figure 17 1 Wing nut 2 Air cleaner cover 3 Cover 4 Foam element 5 Paper...

Page 23: ...is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly 1 1213 2 Figure 19 1 Paper element 2 Rubber seal Installing the Foam and Paper Elements IMPORTANT To prevent engine damage always operate the engine with the...

Page 24: ...30 rating is acceptable up to 40 F Checking Oil Level 1 Park the machine on a level surface disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine R...

Page 25: ...fer to Checking Oil Level page 22 Slowly add additional oil to bring to FULL mark on dipstick Change Oil Filter Service Interval Specification Replace the oil filter after every 200 hours or every oth...

Page 26: ...entially causing damage 4 Remove the spark plug s and metal washer 1 m 3385 Figure 23 1 Spark plug wire Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spark plug s Fig 24 If you see light brown o...

Page 27: ...Remove the key 2 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting s 3 Connect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings until grease begi...

Page 28: ...e Cooling Systems Before each use check and clean cooling screen Remove any build up of grass dirt or other debris from the engine air intake Every 100 hours clean engine cylinder and cylinder head co...

Page 29: ...djustment is required Adjusting the Brake The brake adjustment is behind the left side cover Fig 29 If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjustment is required 1 Check the brake before you a...

Page 30: ...To adjust clutch remove hairpin cotter and thread trunnion onto rod one turn at a time until there is moderate resistance as the clutch engages and clutch slippage is eliminated Fig 30 4 To adjust br...

Page 31: ...re between the rims at spindle level in 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 m 3017 Figure 31 1 Measure here 2 Ball joint f...

Page 32: ...l tank drains 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 32...

Page 33: ...the seat up 3 Clean around the transaxle dipstick Fig 34 so dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the transaxle m 2512 1 Figure 34 1 Transaxle dipstick 4 Pull out the dipstick and wipe the...

Page 34: ...t terminals 3 Remove screw securing retainer bracket Fig 36 4 Lift and twist bulb out of pocket Fig 36 1 2 3 4 5 m 2485 Figure 36 1 Bulb 2 Retainer bracket 3 Tabs 4 Screw 5 Terminals Installing the Bu...

Page 35: ...ground cable from the battery post Fig 37 4 Lift the red rubber cover up on the positive cable Disconnect the positive cable red cover from the battery post Fig 37 5 Remove the battery hold down rods...

Page 36: ...RTANT Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte sulfuric acid can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis 4 Press the filler caps onto the battery Charging the Battery IMPORTANT Always...

Page 37: ...ws check component circuit for malfunction or short To replace fuses pull up on the fuse Fig 39 to remove or replace it Fuse Main F1 30 amp blade type Alternator F2 25 amp blade type Safety system F3...

Page 38: ...PK HOUR METER BK GY BK HEADLIGHT HARNESS GY GY F4 10A 312 schematic VIO GY BN GN MOMENTARY KEY SWITCH SWITCH OPENS IN REVERSE S6 OVER RIDE SWITCH W W 3 2 1 BU VIO PK PK R OR R 10A F3 25A F2 30A F1 3 4...

Page 39: ...rge it fully refer to Battery page 33 Do not connect the battery cables to the battery posts during storage IMPORTANT The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being damaged at...

Page 40: ...Clean or replace air cleaner 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...

Page 41: ...from cooling fins 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 pu...

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Page 44: ...the operator 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...

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