Wheel Horse COMMANDO 6 - Page 2

ASSEMBLY
A. The tractor is shipped in one carton with the
rear wheel and tire assemblies, Part No. 1667, in a
separate carton.
B. Mount rear wheels to hubs using the ten lug
bolts, Part No. 1004.
C. Mount front wheels to spindles using the %-16
x Ya Nylok bolts, Part No. 908033-6 and washers,
Part No. 2844. There are two shim washers, one .015
thick and one .050 thick, in the loose part package
for each wheel. Use one or both as shown on the
exploded view drawing to provide a close fit. Press
on hub caps.
D. Mount the steering wheel to steering shaft
with the ~ x 1 ~ Roll Pin, Part No. 933215. Press on
steering wheel insert.
BEFORE YOU START
There is NO OIL in the crankcase of the engine
when shipped from the factory. OIL ... See Engine
Manual.
Check oil level every 5 operating hours or each
time equipment is used.
Change oil every 25 operating hours or sooner if
equipment is operated in extremely dusty or dirty
conditions. Read Engine Manual and follow all instruc-
tions
pertaining to type of lubrication specified. The
engine is the heart of your tractor and it is very im-
portant that you keep it in good condition.
Lubricate all grease fittings with a regular pressure
gun lubricant every eight to ten hours of operation.
Refer to Figure I for the location of grease fittings.
A
light machine oil should be used on all moving
parts to keep joints from wearing and squeaking.
Remove oil filler plug, located at the left rear side
of the transmission, and fill to level of hole with a
good grade of S.A.E. 90 oil (will require about 3
pints).
The
transmission oil level should be checked after
every 40 hours of use. The transmission should be
drained once a year by removing plug on bottom to
drain oil. Refill as above paragraph. This is a regular
automotive type transmission with sliding gears and
should have the same care as your car.
BATTERY
The battery installed in the tractor is a dry charged
battery. It is important that you properly prepare this
battery to insure good service and long life.
1. Remove
vent caps. Remove or destroy any seal-
ing device which may have been used to close ·or re-
strict
the vent openings.
2. Fi II each cell of the battery to the proper level
with the battery electrolyte.
NOTE: Temperature of battery and electrolyte at
time of filling should be above 60°F. Never fill bat-
tery in the vehicle.
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3. BOOST CHARGE: 15 amps. for 10 minutes or 7
amps. for 30 minutes. Adjust electrolyte level, if nec-
essary, after charge.
4. Install baHery with battery posts toward the
rear of tractor. Start engine. After battery has been in\ )
service, add only approved water. '\......../
DO NOT ADD ACID.
TIRES
The front tires are 4.00-8 and should be inflated
to 12 pounds of air pressure. The rear tires are
6 x 12 and should have 8 pounds of air pressure.
The tires can also be filled with ballast if desired.
Ordinarily this is not necessary as the weight of the
operator will add sufficient weight for adequate trac-
tion.
STARTING
ENGINE
1. Before starting the engine fill gas tank (located
under the hood) with a good grade of regular gas,
and open valve on fuel filter. See Page 4.
2. Place gear shift lever in neutral position and
apply the parking brake.
3. Pull throttle lever Y2 way out and turn to the
right to lock it in position. Note: The throttle control
has a locking device. Turn the throttle control to the
left to unlock, adjust to the desired position and turn
to the right to lock.
4. Pull choke lever all the way out to choke en- ~
gine. If engine is warm and has been running, chok-
ing may not be necessary.
5. The tractor has a key starter-switch. Turn key
all the way to right to start engine.
6. When engine starts push choke in to off position
and regulate throttle control by turning to the left to
unlock and push in or out to desired speed.
7. Depress clutch pedal on left side of tractor be-
fore selecting desired gear range.
8. When starting tractor in winter it is desirable
to depress clutch so engine does not have to turn
transmission.
CLUTCHING
Don't force the gear shift lever if the gears do not
immediately mesh. Depress clutch pedal all the way
down and let up, then depress again and shift. To
avoid sudden starts, release clutch pedal slOWly.
While in motion do not shift gears without depressing
clutch pedal.
The clutch pedal also operates the brakes WHEN
DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY DOWN. For this reason, you
should depress the clutch pedal ONLY % OF THE WAY
DOWN WHEN SHIFTING while in motion. This clutch- ~
brake pedal combination makes clutching automatic
as you apply the brakes to stop.