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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.

International English (GB)

FORM NO. 3321–860

Wheel Horse

270HE

Lawn & Garden

Tractor

Model No. 72115 – 9900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for Wheel Horse 270HE

Page 1: ...ontains information about your safety and the safety of others Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product International English GB FORM NO 3321 860 Whee...

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: ...gine 13 Operating the Power Take Off PTO 14 The Safety Interlock System 15 Operating in Reverse 15 Indicator Control Module 17 Driving Forward or Backward 18 Stopping the Machine 18 Attachment Power L...

Page 4: ...tor or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property 5 Do not carry passengers 6 All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction Su...

Page 5: ...n handbook 5 Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways 6 Stop the blades before crossing surfaces other than grass 7 When using any attachments never direct discharge of material toward bys...

Page 6: ...he tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark 3 Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 4 To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine silencer battery compartme...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 NO TAG...

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Page 9: ...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 Safety alert symbol of blade as long as e...

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: ...ch 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 Engine lu...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...ol 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 leve...

Page 14: ...switch 12 Tilt wheel lever 13 Hood opening 14 Dial a height knob Key Choice Switch A turn and release switch used for deactivating the Operating In Reverse interlock feature Located on the seat bracke...

Page 15: ...that has been running and is warm may not require step 4 5 Move throttle lever to FAST Fig 5 6 Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the START position Fig 6 When the engine starts release th...

Page 16: ...ngages and disengages power to the electric clutch While the ignition key is in RUN or LIGHTS position and the power take off PTO is engaged ON the PTO light in the Indicator Module will be ON When th...

Page 17: ...ne 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 tractor s engine might pre...

Page 18: ...ke and move the power take off PTO to OFF On gear drive models the speed selector lever must be in N neutral Now start the engine While the engine is running release the parking brake and rise slightl...

Page 19: ...l not crank and turn off the PTO before getting off Hourmeter The hourmeter records the number of hours the engine has operated Fig 9 It is turned on when the ignition switch is in the RUN or LIGHTS p...

Page 20: ...on 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 the seat To slow down release the...

Page 21: ...ight The Dial A Height control Fig 11 is used to limit the downward travel of the attachment The Dial A Height knob is rotated to change the location of this stop up or down 1 Raise the attachment lif...

Page 22: ...loaded On and Unlock Off controls the engagement Cruise control maintains the traction control position without foot pressure Cruise control is intended for operation in the forward direction only Do...

Page 23: ...position This disengages the drive system and allows the wheels to turn freely Fig 16 IMPORTANT Drive control rod moves to the OPERATE position when the brake is applied To Operate the Machine 1 Appl...

Page 24: ...X X X X Chassis grease X X Foam Air Cleaner service X X Paper Air Cleaner replace X X Spark Plug s check 200 hours X X Belts check for wear cracks X X Gasoline drain X Engine clean outside X X X Chip...

Page 25: ...er every 100 operating 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 Pa...

Page 26: ...the rubber seal IMPORTANT Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids such as solvent gas or kerosene Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned thoroughly 1 12...

Page 27: ...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 20 so dirt cannot fall into th...

Page 28: ...ly 80 of the specified amount of oil into the filler tube Fig 20 Now check the oil level refer to Checking Oil Level page 25 Slowly add additional oil to bring to FULL mark on dipstick Change Oil Filt...

Page 29: ...ly causing damage 4 Remove the spark plug s and metal washer 2 1 1215 Figure 23 1 Spark plug wire 2 Spark plug Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spark plug s Fig 24 If you see light...

Page 30: ...l 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 25 2 Lubricate...

Page 31: ...ve 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 28 If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjustment i...

Page 32: ...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 29 1263 1 Fig...

Page 33: ...new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter 7 Open fuel shut off valve at fuel tank Fig 29 8 Close the hood Power Lift Service Interval Specification Check fluid level in power lift after...

Page 34: ...r Fig 33 3 Loosen jam nut securing ball joint to steering rod Rotate ball joint one turn clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease toe in 4 Hold flats on ball joint to align with flats on...

Page 35: ...mp blade type Regulator F3 10 amp blade type Dash F4 10 amp blade type Headlights F5 25 amp blade type Lift 2337 5 1 2 3 4 Figure 35 1 Dash and Cruise control 10 Amp 2 Head lights 10 amp 3 Regulator 2...

Page 36: ...h use Always keep the battery clean and fully charged Use a paper towel to clean the battery case If the battery terminals are corroded clean them with a solution of four parts water and one part baki...

Page 37: ...nd inserting pin into flange of footrest Secure with screws and wing nuts Fig 39 1 2 3 4 5 1260 4 Figure 39 1 Battery 2 Side panel tabs 3 Screw 4 Wing nut 5 Pin Checking Electrolyte Level 1 With the e...

Page 38: ...amage when the temperature is below 32 F 0 C 1 Remove the battery from the chassis refer to Removing the Battery page 34 2 Check the electrolyte level refer to Checking Electrolyte Level page 35 steps...

Page 39: ...DRO PEDAL IS MOVED TO REVERSE SWITCH CLOSES WHEN KEY IS TURNED KEY OVER RIDE SW6 BK BK 2 8 7 BK BK BU 1 SW8 CRUISE DISENGAGE SWITCH SWITCH OPENS WHEN BRAKE IS DEPRESSED 2 3 5 MOMENTARY 6 SW7 CRUISE SW...

Page 40: ...VIO OR BN BN R R BK GN BU VIO GN 2 3 5 4 1 K3 START RELAY 25A F2 30A F1 2 R 1 S 5 B I R BLACK GREY ORANGE BROWN BLUE B L S GREEN WIRE COLOR CODES TAN RED PINK VIOLET WHITE YELLOW IGNITION SWITCH TERM...

Page 41: ...charge it fully refer to Battery page 34 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...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...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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