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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. 3321-839

Wheel Horse

268H

Lawn and Garden

Tractor

Model No. 72086 – 9900001 & Up

Summary of Contents for 72086

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 3321 839 Wheel Horse 268H L...

Page 2: ...uct 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 WARNING and CAU...

Page 3: ...13 Indicator Control Module 15 Driving Forward or Backward 16 Stopping the Machine 16 Attachment Lift Lever 17 Adjusting Dial A Height 17 Positioning the Seat 18 Page Positioning the Seat 18 Headlight...

Page 4: ...2 Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with 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...

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: ...refueling 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...

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

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Page 9: ...t No 93 0302 ON DASH LEFT SIDE Part No 92 6720 ON DASH RIGHT SIDE Part No 92 6721 ON FRAME RIGHT REAR Part No 92 6726 ON FRAME CENTER REAR Part No 92 6727 ON LIFT LEVER Part No 112168 ON DIAL A HEIGHT...

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: ...ever 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 bracket...

Page 13: ...g 5 6 Turn the ignition key clockwise and hold it in the START position Fig 6 When the engine starts release the key IMPORTANT If the engine does not start after 30 seconds of continuous cranking turn...

Page 14: ...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 this lig...

Page 15: ...e using 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...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...elow 12 6 volts or when the engine is running and the alternator output is above 14 8 volts When this light comes on it is important to have your battery and electrical system checked and the problem...

Page 18: ...seat bracket on the right hand side just below the seat To slow down release the pressure on the traction control pedal IMPORTANT To avoid transmission damage always release the parking brake before...

Page 19: ...e lift lever forward to lower attachment 1205 3 2 4 5 6 1 Figure 11 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 1...

Page 20: ...ion switch Fig 13 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 21: ...ontrol move the cruise control switch Fig 15 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 22: ...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 23: ...event dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage Remove knob and the air cleaner cover Fig 17 1 2 1213 3 4 5 6 8 7 Figure 17 1 Air cleaner cover 2 Knob 3 Cover nut 4 Cover 5 Foam element 6 P...

Page 24: ...oughly 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 complete foam and paper air cleaner...

Page 25: ...the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the ignition key 2 Open the hood 3 Clean around the oil dipstick Fig 20 so dirt cannot fall int...

Page 26: ...imately 80 of the specified amount of oil into the filler tube Fig 20 Now check the oil level refer to Checking Oil Level page 23 Slowly add additional oil to bring to FULL mark on dipstick Change Oil...

Page 27: ...e engine and potentially causing damage 4 Remove the spark plug s 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 l...

Page 28: ...until 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 Lubr...

Page 29: ...PORTANT 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 28 If the parking brake does not hold securely an a...

Page 30: ...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 ignition key 2 Close fuel shut off valve at fuel tank Fig 29 1263...

Page 31: ...the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the ignition key 2 Close fuel shut off valve at fuel tank Fig 29 3 Open the hood 4 Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps tog...

Page 32: ...evel in the front and rear of the wheels Fig 32 4 The front measurement should be less than the rear as specified 1 4 3 2 m 1261 Figure 32 1 Measure here 2 Flats 3 Jam nut 4 Steering lever Adjusting T...

Page 33: ...reservoir Fig 33 so 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 33 IMPORTANT Do not fill a...

Page 34: ...4 turn and remove bulb from the bulb holder Fig 36 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 Figure 35 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 Al...

Page 35: ...to clear pin and slide panel tabs out from steering tower 4 Disconnect the negative black ground cable from the battery post Fig 37 5 Lift the rubber cover up on the positive red cable Disconnect the...

Page 36: ...the Battery page 34 1 2 3 1262 Figure 39 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 37: ...Level page 34 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 38: ...Maintenance 36 Wiring Diagram...

Page 39: ...NK VIOLET WHITE YELLOW VIO PK T R BU BN BK GN GY OR W Y 25A F2 30A F1 R R VIO VIO 2 3 5 4 1 KILL RELAY K1 GND GN Y W BK BK SEAT SWITCH IS CLOSED WHEN OPERATOR IS IN THE SEAT SW1 SEAT SWITCH BRAKE SWIT...

Page 40: ...lyte level and charge 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 an...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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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