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Professional 2-Wheel Tractor
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
985114 - 16 HP
985115 - 8.5 HP
985117 - 13.5 HP
985119 - 12 HP
08499300 1/03
Printed in USA
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES ENGLISH 1. Operator Presence 7 2 Control 2. Steering Brake 1 Handlebar 3. Throttle Control 3 4 4. Ignition Switch 15 5. Hourmeter 5 6. Range Shift Handle (Two 6 Speed Axle) 7. Direction Control Lever 8. Parking Brake Handle (Optional on 8.5HP) 9. Brake Handle Cross Bar 10. Choke Lever (Robin & Kohler) 11. Choke Control Knob (Briggs & Stratton) 12. Instruction Plate 8 13. Kick Stand 10 9 14. PTO Control 11 15. Gear Shift Lever (Hi/Low Gear) 1 12 14 1 13 OH0160 Fi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Maintenance. . . .
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2. Check the safety interlock system to make sure that 5. Explain recommended lubrication and it is functioning properly. Unit must not start unless maintenance. Advise customer on adjustments. direction control lever is in neutral (N) and Power Instruct customer on controls and operation of unit. Takeoff (PTO) is disengaged (Off). Engine must Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions. stop if operator releases the handlebar with the Give customer Owner/Operato
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SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 3 below for Safety Decal locations. THROTTLE MADE IN U.S.A. 2 FAST Units with Briggs & SLOW IGNITION Stratton Engines ! SAFETY FIRST READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUALS BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT. DISENGAGE PTO AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL BEFORE PUSH OFF STARTING ENGINE. HIGH-PUSH NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS. STAY ALERT FOR PERSO
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Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area • Check interlock system per manual to understand: before use. • Work area • Understand location and function of all • Your unit controls. • All safety decals • When parking on a slope always ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully chock or block the wheels. before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along streets 2. SAFETY FIRST or curbs. • Read the operator’s manuals before operating or Keep childre
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DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from When engine is running and speed control lever is operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to forward, holding only one steering lever will cause unit to maintain, adjust or service. circle around one drive wheel. NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is or other objects that may obscure view. running. ALWAYS disengage
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or An extension spring, when extended, stores energy and container opening at all times until fueling is complete. can be dangerous. Always use tools specifically designed Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. for installing or removing an extension spring. Always compress or extend springs slowly. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition. Battery posts, te
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4. Retain the handlebar in position with four ASSEMBLY 3/8-16 x 1 1/4 bolts and locknuts and tighten Install Hubs and Wheels hardware (Figure 6). For Semi-Pneumatic Wheels: install bushings and 5. Connect the wiring harness from handlebar to the wheel/hub assemblies onto tractor axles. For all other unit. wheels: install hubs to axles and secure wheels to hubs 6. Mount the Hi-Lo gear control handle assembly and with hardware provided. pivot to the left handlebar with a 1/2-
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2. Connect the forward end to the pivot plate on the Connect Gear Shift and Directional Control unit with a .375 x .75 clevis pin, two .406 x .812 x Rods .065 flat washers and a .09 x .75 cotter pin. Insert Connect the Fwd/Rev and Hi-Lo gear control rods to the clevis pin with cotter pin to the outside of tractor and their respective handles using bushings, adjustment bracket (Figure 8). 1/4-20 x 1.5 bolts, .281 x .625 x .065 x flat washers and Right Hand Rod:
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OPERATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. CONTROLS AND FEATURES NOTE: Read the attachment(s) and unit manuals before operating the equipment. Operate the unit only from the operator’s position, behind the handlebars. Service the unit and attachment before operating. With Engine Off Refer to Controls and Features for the following. Won’t A Off Yes On Off Crank Safety Interlock System Won’t B On No
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FILL FUEL TANK WARNING: Never move the range shift handle while on a slope or while the tractor WARNING: Use caution with fuel. Fuel is is moving. Move the handle only when the very flammable. Keep fuel in a clean and tractor is on level ground and stopped tight container. Keep fuel away from fire or (except for rocking to engage the clutch as heat. Never put fuel in the fuel tank while described above). the engine is running or hot. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the
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3. Ensure the PTO control is in the “OFF” position and USING THE PTO the gear shift lever is in the “NEUTRAL” position. To Engage PTO: 4. If the engine is cold, apply the choke. See Engine 1. Start the engine. Manual for detailed instructions. 2. After the engine is warm, move the throttle lever just 5. Set the throttle to the proper position. After the above the “SLOW” position. engine starts, adjust the choke as needed. 3. Move the gear shift lever to the ‘NEUTRAL” position. 6. Put the ke
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Use a slow gear and a fast engine speed when operating TIPS FOR OPERATION a snowblower, rotary cultivator, or a mower in heavy Use slow gears when operating the tractor on rough grass. ground, slopes, small areas, near buildings or other Walk behind, never between the handlebars. obstacles. MAINTENANCE CHECK ENGINE COOLING WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Check the cooling system every 25 hours. Clean all of the understand entire Safety section before grass and other material from the cool
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Charge Battery 1 WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE and result in death or serious injury. DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Let the 3 battery thaw before charging. WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK may result in injury and/or damage to unit. 2 DO NOT allow objects to come into contact with both terminals at the same time. 1. Oil Filler Plug 3. Dipstick Tube REVERSE CONNECTIONS may result in 2. Dipstick sparks which can cause death or serious Figure 11 injury. ALWAYS connect positive (+) lead of
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4. Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated 2 area. 1 5. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal. 6. Charge battery according to charger and battery 4 manufacturers’ instructions. 7. Reinstall battery on unit and connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable and secure to 3 2 unit with battery hold down. 3 1 4 OH0170 OH0240 1. Fuel Cap 3. Battery 2. Negative Battery 4. Positive Battery Cable Cable Figu
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To adjust the reverse clutch (Figure 13) : HI/LOW GEAR CLUTCH 1. Loosen the two nuts on the end of the fwd-rev control extension rod. WARNING: Stop the engine before adjusting the gear clutch. 2. Turn the adjusting nut so that the direction control lever stops 15 degrees past vertical to the rear. To adjust the “HIGH” clutch: 3. Hold the adjusting nut and tighten the jam nut against it. 1. Loosen and separate the two nuts to the rear of the Hi-Low control extension rod (Figure 14). To ad
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2 2 1 1 2 8 2 3 4 2 1. Quick Hitch Adapter 2. Quick Hitch Stud 5 Figure 15 IMPORTANT: Tighten and loosen the bolts in a cross sequence as shown in Figure 16. 7 6 6 1 4 1. Shifter Parts 5. Dog 2. Wiring Harness 6. PTO Slip Clutch Assembly 3. Shipper Shaft 7. Clutch Dog Plate 3 4. Trunnion Block 2 8. Gasket 5 Figure 18 Figure 16 SLIP CLUTCH 4. Tighten all PTO brake bolts until the springs are solid. Back all bolts up 1/2 turn (Figure 17). WARNING: Stop the engine before adjusting the slip clut
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IMPORTANT: Tighten and loosen the bolts in a cross STEERING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT sequence as shown in Figure 16. (OPTIONAL): 11. Turn all of the jam nuts counterclockwise to loosen. 1. Park the tractor in a level area. 12. Torque bolts to 70 lbf-in in two stages. First tighten 2. Put the parking brake handle in the “OFF” (down) bolts to 20 lbf-in in pattern shown (Figure 16). Then position. tighten to 70 lbf-in in same pattern. 3. Loosen the two nuts on the right and left brake rod 13. Sli
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Starter will not 1. Fwd-Rev lever in “FORWARD” 1. Place Fwd-Rev lever in neutral position. operate when position. 2. Disengage PTO. ignition key is 2. PTO engaged. 3. Clean and tighten battery connections. turned to “S” 3. Loose battery cable(s). 4. Replace fuse. position. 4. Blown fuse. 5. Charge battery. 5. Discharged battery. 6. Replace. Call your dealer. 6. Defective solenoid switch. 7. Replace starter. Call your dealer. 7. Defective start
