owner operation

and
maintenance
manual
"TEN-Fl FTY" MODEL 192-02

HUSKY

PORT WASHING~ON, WISCONSIN , U.S.A.

 SAFE ONRATING PRACTICES
Serious accidents can be prevented. Every operator 9. Never attempt to adjust or repair tractor while it
should approach the following safety practices with is moving or with engine running .
serious intentions of conforming to them. An acci-
dent prevention program can be successful only with 10. Be sure to remove or block attachment when
wholehearted co -operation. servicing tractor.
11. Study your manual. Know your tractor before
operating it. Take time to operate the unit in the
1. Never allow children, teenagers, or inexperienced
adults to operate tractor without supervision. safest manner.
12. Always disconnect ground (-) battery cable from
2. Never fill gas tank while engine is running. Allow battery before doing any work on the electrical sys-
several minutes for engine to cool, and avoid spilling tem.
gasoline on the engine. --
13. Keep t ractor and attachments free of excessive
3. Never smoke when refueling, or allow others to g r e ase and oil.
smoke close by .
14. Keep your engine free from accumulations of
4. Keep fuel containers in locked storage to prevent grass , leaves, exc essive grease , etc . An accumula-
children from playing and tampering with them. tion of these combustible materials may result in a
fire.
5. Place transmission gear shift in " neutral " , lock
parking brake, and "stop" engine whenever vehicle is 15. Do not start or operate vehicle in an enclosed
to be left unattended. area unless steps have been taken for sUfficient
ventilation.
6. Be sure you know how to stop unit and shut off
attachments at a moments notice.
16. Study your manual . Know your t ractor before
7. Do not mount or leave vehicle while it is in motion operating it.
or in actual operation.
17. Give complete and undivided attent ion to the job
8. Do not carry passengers. at hand. BE ALERT~ ~

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 INTRODUCTION
Back in 1919 Bolens engineered, manufactured and introduced the first garden tractor ...
your new HUSKY represents years of research, engineering and manufacturing know-how.
It's the finest HUSKY ever built. The information and suggestions contained in this manual
can help you enjoy efficient, trouble free performance and to know the advantages and feat ures
built into your HUSKY.

Your Bolens dealer has been carefully chosen, well trained and equipped to inspect and service
your equipment for top performance through all the years you use it. Take your HUSKY to
him at regular intervals (see maintenance guide on page 6) for inspection and servicing.

Thank you for choosing the HUSKY tractor. Our continued interest will be to increase your
satisfaction in Bolen products.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Page

Safe Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .6 . .

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Maintenance Guide . . . . .7 . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Three-Speed Transmission . . . . . .8 . .
Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 4 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . .
Instruments and Controls .. . . . . . . . 4 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 . .
Pre-Operational Checks . . . . . . . ... . ... . 5 Power Take-Off (P.T.O.) . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Minor Trouble Shooting Guide . . . . . . . . .
12 . .
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Storing Your Husky Tractor . . . . . . . 13
Run-In Period ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warranty . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

TO THE OWNER
This is an operational and general maintenance manual only and does not cover major repair.
All major repair work must be performed by an authorized BOLENS DEALER or the factory
warranty is void. Bolens equipment is engineered to give performance if properly operated
and maintained. Keep your equipment clean and lubricate it as prescribed in this manual.
Periodically inspect your unit and perform any upkeep maintenance necessary.

Your dealer is obligated by the factory to completely assemble and service new equipment
prior to delivery, and thoroughly explain and demonstrate its operation. He will repair or re-
place any parts which fail due to defective material and/ or workmanship during the warranty
period, and also provide future repair service and supply genuine factory repair parts.

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 IGNITION KEY / STARTER SWITCH

THROTTLE

AT-lACHMENT
Ll FT LEVE R

GEAR SHIFT

GAS T ANK SPEED RANGE

LEVER

STA RTER- GEN ERA TOR

ENGINE

CLUTCH AND
BRAKE PEDAL-----.~~~~~

PTO
(POWER TAKE -OF F)

PTO SAFETY
CLUTCH FOR
ATTACHMENTS

PARKING BRA KE
IMPLEMENT HITCH
DIFFERENTIAL
CONTROL KNOB

Figure 1

SERIAL NUMBER m ay require and furnish genuine factory replace-

ments.
To ensure prompt service when repairs or adjust-
ments are required, your Bolens Dealer must have When ordering engine component parts, consult the
t he following inform ation: Engine Manufacturer's Manual.
1. Model number of unit.
2. Serial number of unit.
3. Model number of engine.
4. Serial and Spec. number of engine.

Your Bolens dealer has availabl e a master Parts

List for your unit. He can identify any parts you

Figure 3

For your own personal reference, fill in the spaces

~ ~ ~
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TRACTOR
provided below.

Model Number of Unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

0 ") ~ ...-. ... •
SER IAL Serial Number of Unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
NUMBER Engine Model Numbe r - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Engine Serial Number - - - -- - - -- - - -
Figure 2 Engine Spec. Number

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Wisconsin, electric starting, 10 HP
@3800 RPM
Type . . . . . . 4 cycle - single c ylinder - air cool ed
Fuel capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 quarts _....._ -.
Oil capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pints
Air cleaner. . . . . . Heavy duty dry type (See Engine
Manual)
Drive Geared transmission and controlled
differential (Transaxle)
Speed . . . . . . 3 fo rward and 1 reverse in two
ranges for a total of 6 forward and
2 reverse. Lowest speed: less than
3/ 4 mph. Highest speed: 6 mph.
Power to attachments .. Farm tractor type (PTO)
direct drive with universal
joints and splined shaft.
Tires . . Extra-wide terra-tires. Front: 16 x 6.50-8.
Rear: 8 x 8.50-12. With lawn and garden
tread.
Height . 40 inches
Width .. 34 inche s
Length . . . . .. . 63 inc hes
Wheelbase . . . . 43 inches
Turning radius . .. 40 inches
Ground clearance .. . . • . . . . . . . . 7 inches
Shipping weight . . . . . . .. . 645 pounds
Standard equipment . PTO a s sembly, controlled
differential , two speed
ranges , tool box, fenders Figure 4
and seat cushion.
Location of tractor model brief de sc riptions given here, until you are thor-
and serial number . . . On tract or frame by clutch- oughly famili ar with the location and function of each
brake pedal . control.
Location of engine model
and serial number . . Wisconsin Engine, top front 1. GEAR SHIFT LE VER - 3 speeds ahead, 1 in re-
of engine verse . See inst ructions on p age 8.

BREAK-IN PERIOD 2. TW O SP EE D RANGE LEVER - Provides a total

of 6 speeds ahead, 2 in r eve rse from less than 3/ 4
As with a new c ar you r new tr acto r should recei ve mph to 6 mph . See inst ructions on page 8.
special attention. In the fi r st fe w hours of operation
it is best to vary the engine speed betwe en 3/ 4 and 3. PTO (P OWER TAKE OFF) CLUTCH- Always
full throttle . . .avoid full-throttle dri ving, quick be s ure to lock lever in slots provided when P. T .0.
starts and stops until you've bec om e well acqua inted i s engaged o r dise ngaged .
with your tracto r. IMPORTANT : T HE T RACTOR IS
SHIPPED FROM THE FACTO RY WIT HOUT OIL IN 4 . THROT TLE - Turn knob counterclockwise to un-
THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. SE E LUBRICAT ION l ock . P ull out to inc r eas e engine speed, push in to
GUIDE, PAGE 5 AND ENCLOSED E NGINE F OLD ER, decrease. Turn knob cl ockwise to lock at desired
FOR PROPER GRADE OIL AND QUANTITY TO BE RPM.
USED.
NOTE
For your satisfaction:
Do not ope rate t ractor b elow half throttle for
Both the tractor and engine have been full y tested by prol onged p e r iods of time unde r load.
the factor y and your dealer prior t o its delivery .
However, s o that you may become familiar with your 5. CL UTCH-BRAKE P EDAL - T o shift gears, de-
unit before operating it, READ THIS MANUAL c are- p r ess cl utch pedal fully . T his dis engages the clutch,
full y . . . if you have any questions that are not an- and fully appli es brake. Relax brake tension slightly,
swer ed in the manual , ask your de aler . and shift gears.

INSTRUMEN TS AND CONTROLS

Never all ow gears to cl ash while shifting.
For efficient ope r at ion of the tra ctor, study t he a c- Hasty shifting will r esult in gear grinding and
companying illus t rations ( Figure 4), t ogeth e r with the premature ge ar failur e .

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6. CHOKE - When starting engine, pull knob out to B. Clean cables.
close the choke, pushing knob graduall y in as engine
warms up. A warm engine r equires less choke when C. Clean terminals.
starting .
3. Check gasoline tank for sufficient gas supply.
7. IGNITION KEY- STARTING SWITCH- Inse rt ke y
and turn clockwise to energize the ignition c ir- 4. Check that air cleaner screen is free of debris.
cuit. Turn key slightly past the " Ignition On" point, Check and clean regularly.
against spring tension, to actuate the starter. See
instructions on pages 5 and 6. 5. Clean fl ywheel screen. Check and clean regu-
larly.
8 . AMMETER - Indicate s level of charge or dis-
charge to or from the battery . 6. Visuall y check for loose nuts, screws, and elec-
trical wiring.
9. LIGHT SWITCH - Pull knob out to turn lights
on, push in to turn them off. Dual light kit optional. 7. Check for 8 lbs. tire inflation. TIRE INFLATION
SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN 8 LBS.
NOTE

Ignition key must be turned on fo r lights to STARTING THE ENGINE

work.
IMPORTANT : RE AD THE SEPARATE, ENCLOSED ENGINE
10 . ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER- Push down FOLDER T O BEC OME ACQUAINT ED WITH ITS OPERA-
thumb button to unlock before adjusting height of at - TION AND MAINTENANCE RE QUIREME NTS.
tachments. Six (6) positions available.

ELECTRIC STARTING

1. Check PTO safety clutch (should be in OFF posi-

tion) and gear shift (should be in NEUTRAL).

2. Pull choke knob all the way out (to fully close
choke). Experience will indicate need for more or
less choking due to variations in temperature , grade
of fuel, etc.

3. Turn throttle knob counterclockwise to unlock

if necessary. Pull throttle knob out about half-way
until after engine has started, then adjust to desired
RPM and lock at this setting, if desired, by turning
knob clockwise.

4. Insert ignition key and turn clockwise, against

spring tension, to actuate starter. Release key when
engine starts .

Figure 5 5. Choke should be partiall y opened (knob pushed

forward) as soon as engine starts and then gradually
11. PARKING BRAKE - To apply parking brake, pull pushed all the way forwar d a.s the engine warms up .
knob up and move it to the right. To release, pull In normal operation, choke knob should be in OPEN
knob up and move it t o the l eft. (forward) position fo r best engine efficiency and fuel
economy.
EM ERGENCY
CHOKE THROTTLE
STARTING
PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKS
The ope r ator &hould beco m e familiar with the fol-
lowing pre-operational check list prior to starting or
operating the HUSKY.

1. Check fo r prope r le vel of engine oil. See Engine

Manufacturer's Manual .

2. Refer to battery manufacturer's reco mmendations

fo r.

A. Proper water level. Figure 6

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6.·. To stop engine, turn key OFF (counterclockwise) NViF
and place gear shift lever in NEUTRAL, setting
brake if necessary . Remove ignition key when trac- Always operate the t;·acto r at full throttle
tor is not in use. when heavy and light work l oads are applied.
Us e ~ e ar rat ios to 'Jlltain safe and desirable
EMERGENCY STARTING ground .speed:-:. Th... , overno r will control
.L,i ,my me: r-~ .tf>P n , ( ie ~ r e ase in powe r r e -
In the event of electrical failure, remove the genera- q u: rEWC:t o:.
tor belt and proceed as foll ows:

1. Check PTO safety clutch (should be in OFF posi- PREVENTATIVE MAI NTENANCE
tion) and gear shift (should be in NEUTRAL). Turn
ignition key clockwise. Operational maintenanc:e and preventative mainte -
nance are synonymous. When neglected, unneces-
2. Pull choke knob all the way out (to fully close sary down time and costly repairs can result. A
choke). Experience will indicate need for more or littl e time spent e ach day by the operator on pre-
less choking due to variations in temperature, grade ventative maintenanc e will lead to l onger operating
of fuel, etc. life of the HUSKY.

3. Turn throttle knob counterclockwise, if necessary, The removal of debris, dirt and grease accumula-
to unlock it. Pull throttle knob out about half-way tion s are considered normal maintenance pradices
until after engine has started, then adjust to desired and can help discove r minor diffic ulties before they
RPM and lock at this setting, if desired, by turning become t roublesome.
knob clockwise.
BATTERY (Fig. 7) - Keep cables and ter m inal s cl ean
4. Wind the starter rope around the starter pulley. and apply a light coat of vaseline or oil for protec-
Give a quick, steady pull on starter rope. Repeat, tion. Check battery bracket for corrosion and keep
if necessary, until engine starts. clean. Check water for proper level. Never loosen
hold down clamps until yo u have r emoved battery
5. Choke should be partiall y opened (knob pushed cabl e s fr om the battery post. Always remove g r ound
forward) as s oon as engine starts and then gradually (-)cable first.
pushed all the way forward as the engine warms up.
In normal operation, choke knob should be in OPEN
(forward) position for best engine efficiency and fuel
economy.

6. To stop engine, turn key OFF (counterclockwise)

and place gear shift l ever in NEUTRAL, setting brake
if necessary. Re move ignition key when tractor is
not in use.

7. If engine fail s to start, r echarge or replac e bat-

tery.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. If the engine has been ope rating under a heavy
l oad and is hot, do not stop it suddenly. All ow the
engine to idle fo r approximatel y th r ee to fi ve min-
utes. This will reduce the engine temperature mo r e
quickly and evenly than stopping the engine.

2. Turn ignition switch off.

Figure 7
RUN -IN PERIOD
Before operating the tracto r at full load, it should be FUEL TANK (Fig. 8) - Fill with cl ean, fresh gaso-
operated at one -half throttl e for approximately one - l ine of regular g rade. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GAS-
half hour with no load applied. Afte r the first half OL INE! Check to see that vent hole in fuel tank cap
hour of operation, run the tractor at full throttle with is not plugged.
no load applied for an additional one-half hour.
AIR CLEANER (Fig. 9 l - Dry Type - Refer to en-
Attach a light load to the tractor. Operate the trac - closed Engine bookl et for instructions.
tor with light load for a period of three hours at full
throttle. The tractor is now ready for maximum load SPARK PL UG -Clean area around spark plug before
operation. removing plug. The correct gap settmg is .025 inch.

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 PNEUMATIC TIRE PRESSURES - Maintain pressure
in tires as recommended here. Ideal pressure will
depend up on load carried. Heavier loads require
higher inflation. Check pressures with a low pres-
sure gauge having one-pound graduations. Operating
with pressures below pressures given here may
damage tires .

TIRE SIZE PRESSURE (lbs ./sq. in.)

FRONT 16x6.50-8 8 PSI

REAR 8x8.50-12 8 PSI

Tire pressure must be the same on one side as the

othe r, or else the tractor will ride unevenly and at-
tachments such as the r otary mower will not cut
l evel. Remember, also, that tire pressure, weight
of the operator, or a combination of the two will af-
fect the riding height of the tractor and this, in turn,
Figure 8 will affect the cutting height of the rotary mower.

A WISCONSIN ENGINE IS USED WITH YOUR HUSKY

1050. A separate book, prepared by the engine man-
ufacturer, is supplied with your HUSKY tractor,
giving detailed instructions on operation, mainte-
nance and repair of the engine. It is important that
the engine book be studied thoroughly and its in-
structions carefully carried out since proper care of
the engine is vital to the efficient operation and long
life of your HUSKY tractor.

Figure 9

Refer to enclosed Engine booklet fo r replacement

s pecifications. Figure 10

MAINTENANCE GUIDE
. -·- -
AFTER EVERY AFTER EVERY AFTER EVERY
10 HOURS I 25 HOURS 50 HO URS
OF OPERATION OF OPERATION OF OPERATION

Check battery water le vel X**

Check air in tires (page 5) X

Check engine crankcase oil X**

Drain engine crankc ase oil X

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AFTER EVER 'I AFTER EV ERY AFT EF EVERY
10 HOURS
OF OPERAT ION
25 HOVH s
OF O PEf<A'~ !OJ\
I 5o HuUn;:,
OF.CJPERATCN
1
I
- - -·---- -- ·--- ·

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Check SAE-90 gear oil in transmission X
and add to level of upper filler plug as

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needed
- - - -- ·- -- - - - - - -
Check cooling air screen X

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-
Lubrication points (see lubrication X
guide)

-t--±
Brake adjustment
- - --r·-·--
X ----- -
Rear axle adjustment
- - ____x____-·-
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Air cleaner - service as instructed in
separate Engine manual.
X*
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*More often under extreme dusty conditions
**More often under extreme load conditions
----

THREE-SPEED TRANSMISSION DO NOT SHl.FT GEII.RS WHILE TRACTOR IS

IN MOTION:
The HUSKY 1050 features a 3-speed geared trans-
mission plus a second range to give you a wide CONTROLLED DIFFI<.RENTIAL
choice of operating speeds. To prevent damage
to the gears, do not shift gears while the tractor is By turning the control knob, located un the hub of the
in motion. Avoid clashing gears when shifting. HIGH left r e ar wheel as sitDwn in F igure 11 , you can var-y
speed range is most practical for transport, average the degree of d1fit· rential tra~tion up to nearl;:
mowing or pulling light attachments. LOW speed straight axle drive . For jobs such as plowing, or
range is best for heavy jobs such as tilling, plowing, snow c asting, tu rn the knob cl ol:kwise (as viewed
snow c asting o r mowing tall or lush grass. fr om left side of trauG·· , fac ing end of axle) until de ·
sired degree of dri vt.· to both wheel s is obtained. For
mowing, or· r;the r li~~ !!t,;r jobs , be sure to have con-
trol knob 111 standa.r;t differential position (that is,
The High-Low speed range change lever is located on
turn the control knob co untel·cio;;Kwise until it stops).
the transmission cover just to the right of the shift
lever. To change range, depress the clutch and
move lever (as directed on adjacent instruction
pl ate), move leve r fo rward t o place in low range,
move le ve r back to pl ace in high range. Be sure
clutch is depressed when changing spee d range s.

LOW SPEED HIGH SPEED

GEAR RANGE RANGE
1st 3/ 4 mph* 2 mph*
2nd 1-1/ 4 mph* 3-1/ 2 mph*
3rd 2 mph* 6 mph*

*Approximate speed at full throttle adjustment. The

speed will decrease in each gear as the throttle is
adjusted toward idl e . Speeds will also vary de -
pending on road or ground condition and load at -
tached to tractor.

IMPORTANT

ALWAYS START OUT IN THE GEAR IN

WHICH YOU INTEND TO DRIVE OR OPER-
ATE. IF YO U WISH TO CHANGE GEARS--
BRING THE TRACTOR TO A FULL STOP. Fig1.1 ce 11

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This is necessary to avoid gouging or scuffing the LUBRICATION
tires, which would be caused by having both wheels
driving on turns. The differential can be adjusted Proper lubrication and regular maintenance will in-
from the qriver's seat. crease the operating life of your HUSKY and attach-
ments. Negligence on the part of the operator in
regard to lubrication or general maintenance can
depreciate the dependability of this rugged, durabl e
vehicle. It is suggested that the lubrication recom-
1. Do not adj ust control knob whil e tractor is
mendations in this manual be followed. A lubrica-
in motion.
tion schedule prepared by the operator would be
2. NEVER TIGHT EN WITH A WRENCH: beneficial .

Right side view

Figure 12 F igure 14

1. Front wheel grease fitting 10 . B rake linkage . Oil at all

on outside of wheel hub bearing points
2. Front wheel spindle 11. Attachment lift l ever
3. Front axle pivot 12. Clutch - A few drops at
4. PTO Hou s ing rear of c lutch plate hub
5. Idl er pulleys (yearly ) a t end of spring
6. Transmission (SAE #90) 13. Lower stee ring shaft -
FI LL
PLUG 7. Ai r c leaner (see Engine grease be l ow tractor -
manua l) above s tee ring pinion
8. Engine c r ankcase (Numbers within each symbol
9. Hood hinge designate lubrication area)

See separ at e engine fo lder for amount and type of oil for
Figure 13
various te mper atur es .

or h and gun.
.A. o il with can . Change Oil . Grease with low pressure
Check gear lube

:;_._.
Figure 15

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 ADJUSTMENTS
BELl
BELT ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT

TO REMOVE PTO BELTS

1. Loo sen belt guides from PTO support and remove

PTO belts from pulley.

2. Loosen the two capscrews that hold the belt guide

to the engine, and remove the guide. BELT
! +i~=-:-+-+~=- T: G HTE N ER
3. Use wire hook t o pull the idler pulley away from PULLEY
the belt.
4. Remove the drive belts from the engine pulley.
5. Remove the PTO helt or belts.

To install PTO belts, reverse the above procedure.

Be sure all parts removed are replaced in their
original position.

TO REMOVE DRIVE BELTS Figure 16

1. Follow steps 1, 2 and 3 listed previously.

and moving the generator-starter. The belt is prop-
2. Remove nut and washers from front end of the erly adjusted when it can be depressed approximately
drive shaft. (To keep drive shaft fr om turning while 1/ 4 inch under slight thumb pressure.
removing nut, hold it with a wrench across T bar
welded to back end of drive shaft. )
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
3. Remove the four capscrews and washers that hold
bearing support to the mounting plate assembly. As you familiarize yourself with the tractor, you will
notice that when you depress the Clutch-Brake Pedal
4. Remove bearing support by sliding it off front end approximately two-thirds, the clutch is disengage d.
of drive shaft. This Clutch-Brake Pedal position also serves a s a
brake to stop the vehicle when in gear. Pedal ad-
5. Remove drive belts. justment is set at the facto r y and sho~l.d not reqmre
frequent attention unless the linkage has beer, dis-
To install new belts reverse the above procedure . turbed. Should clutch slippage become evident or
Be sure belt guides are properly positioned on the brake shoe lining is worn, see your Bolens dea:er.
engine. Locator on back of belt guide should fit into
groove on face of engine. However, to prevent the vehicle fr om moving when
transmission is in NE UTRAL o r whe n shifting; into
PTO BELT ADJUSTMENT another gear , partic ularly on inclines, it is >1eces-
sary to further depress the Clutch-Brake Pedal to
The PTO belts can be adjusted by loosening the three apply the Main Transmission Brake.
capscrews that hold PTO support c asting to axle sup-
port casting. Raise or l ower PTO suppo rt ca.;ting to
proper adjustment. The Transmission Brake, being the main brake,
must be c hecked frequently and adjusted as foll ows:
If belts are properly adjusted (as described above)
and still drag, check adjustment of lower belt guide. 1. Depress CLUTCH-BRAKE pedal approximalciy
There should be approximately 1/ 8" clearance be- two-thirds (until r ear clutch flange has moved back
tween pulley and belt guide all the way around. to touch stationary plate). At that time the adjusting
rod has moved up to top of brake r od slot. (See
TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT Figure 17.)

The transmission dual drive belts require no adjust- 2. Exert additional pressure on pedal to move brake
ment. The re is constant belt tension applied at all shoe shown in Figure 17, toward Main Brake drum.
times.
3. Brake shoe must contact drum when CLUTCH-
GENERATOR-STARTER DRIVE BELT ADJUST- BRAKE pedal is approximately 1" to 1-1/ 2" from
MENT pedal stop on frame. (See Figure 18.)

The generator-starter drive belt can be adjusted by 4. Adjust nuts on adjusting rod to insure adequate
loosening the capscrew on the adjustment bracket brake shoe pressure. (See Figure 17 .)

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 Always use Main Brake when shifting on inclines.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

To adjust seat, remove two nuts from beneath tractor

seat and reposition in other holes provided. Replace
nuts and tighten to secure seat in new position. Tool
box is conveniently located under seat.

Figure 19

FREE WHEELING

Figure 17
Free wheeling is provided solely for maneu-
vering tractor by hand on level ground. DO
NOT USE FREE WHEELING ON SLOPING
GROUND because brake is inoperable when in
free wheeling:
DECLUTCH
POSITION
Free wheeling pin is located on the inside hub of the
right rear wheel. Pull pin out for free wheeling or
push pin into socket for normal operation, securing
pin in either position with spring cotter provided.

Turn the differential control knob counterclockwise

as far as it will go. DO NOT USE A WRENCH. Lo-
cation of differential control knob is shown in illus-
tration on page 8 . " Counterclockwise" is as viewed
from left of tractor facing the end of the axle .
NOTE
The controlled differential must be disen-
gaged, as described in the preceding para-
graph, in order for tractor to free wheel.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOW VEffiCLE OVER
3 MPH.

Figure 18 REAR AXLE END PLAY

The rear axle may develop end play which should be

NOTE corrected. Check approximately every 50 hours of
operation and adjust if necessary.
REGULARLY LUBRICATE ALL BRAKE
LINKAGES TO INSURE FREE ACTION. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR REAR AXLE END
PLAY
PARKING BRAKE
With both rear wheels off the ground:
Always apply Parking Brake whenever leaving trac-
tor unattended or on inclines. Do Not operate trac- 1. Remove cotter pin and loosen R .H. castellated
tor with Parking Brake on. nut several turns.

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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------- - -----,
2. Remove cotter pin from L.H. castle nut (under
posi-traction hand wheel), and turn castle nut hand
tight. Temporarily install cotter pin and turn wheels
to determine if differential gears are binding. Con- :--...
tinue this L.H. procedure until a slight binding is de-
tected. At this point back off castle nut to first
cotter pin hole and lock castle nut permanently with
cotter key . IMPORTANT : This L .H. adjustment
must be performed first.

3. Then proceed with R.H. castle nut adjustment, to

eliminate all end-play. Rec heck for excessive bind-
ing before locking R.H. castle nut with cotter pin.

NOTE
Figure 20
When making this axle end play adjustment,
DO NOT USE A WRENCH. shaft which is splined at both ends so that front,
center and rear power attachments can be coupled
directly to it. Universal joints on the attachments
POWER TAKE-OFF (P.T.O.) are equipped with needle-bearings allowing you to
raise or lower attachments (with lift lever) while the
FAST-SWITCH POWER-LOCK HITCH (NOT BELTS) t ractor is under full power.

Drive shaft delivers power directly from power - Your HUSKY Tractor has the fastest attachment
take-off (PTO) to attachment-front, rear and center- switch system in the industry. No belts to adjust ...
mounted. Switching powered attachments takes only no tools needed.
a few minutes. Slide universal joint over end of
splined power-take- off shaft, aligning holes in joint
and shaft and secure with special cotter pin, then
slide attachment drive and PTO drive shaft universal
joint together, slip pins into hitch points and connect Always remove universal joint from power-
attachment lift lever with pin and hitch point. The take-off shaft when attachments are removed
PTO (power-take-off) drive shaft is located under from tractor . If the joint is not removed and
the front of the tractor frame and is connected to the the power-take-off is engaged, damage will
engine by a drive belt. This assembly has a drive result from whipping action of the free joint.

MINOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

CHECK FOR POSSIBLE CAUSES
ex:

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Engine will turn over but won't start X X X X X X

Engine will not turn over X X

Starts only after repeated tries X X X

Stalls in a few seconds X X X

Stalls when hot X X

Idl es rough X X X

Engine ove rheats X X

*Also see enclosed Engine Manual for additional troubleshooting information.

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 STORING YOUR HUSKY TRACTOR
Always keep your HUSKY tractor in a dry, protected 3. Drain gas tank and carburetor.
place when not in use to prolong its usefulness and
appearance. With year 'round use, it is not neces- 4. Remove spark plug and put a small amount of oil
sary to "store" the tractor but when it is not to be (S.A.E. 30) in cylinder head.
used for some time, it should be prepared for stor-
age in the following manner: 5. Without starting the tractor, crank the engine to
fully lubricate the cylinder walls, valve seats and
1. Completely clean all accummulated dirt or trash valve stems.
from all parts of tractor.
6. Keep tractor covered.
2. Wipe oil or a rust preventative on any parts that
may be damaged by rust. 7. Battery - see separate Battery folder.

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~R BOLENS
PORT WASHINGTON , WISCONSIN , U.S.A.
L I~H O IN U. S . A.
FORM NO. 551778-1 10-66