Bolens TEN-FIFTY 192-02 Owner's Operation And Maintenance Manual

“TEN-FIFTY”

owner operation

and

maintenance

manual

MODEL 192-02

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

Serious accidents can be prevented. Every operator
should approach the following safety practices
serious intentions of conforming to them. An acci
dent prevention program can be successful only with
wholehearted co-operation.

1.

Never allow children, teenagers, or inexperienced

adults to operate trac tor wi thou t sup erv isio n.

with

9.

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Never attempt to adjust or repair tractor while it

is moving or with engine running.

10. Be sure to remove or block attachment when
servicing tractor.

11. Study your manual. Know your tractor before
operating it. Take time to operate the unit in the
safest

manner.

2.

Never fill gas tank while engine is running. Allow
several minutes for engine to cool, and avoid spilling
gasoline on the engine.

3.

Never smoke when refueling, or allow others to
smoke close by.

4.

Keep fuel containers in locked storage to prevent
children from playing and tampering with them.

5.

Place transmission gear shift in "neutral", lock
parking brake, and "stop" engine whenever vehicle
to be left unattended.

6.

Be sure you know how to stop unit and shut off
attachments at a mo me n ts not ic e .

7.

Do not mount or leave vehicle while it is in motion
or

in actual operation.

8. Do not carry passengers.

is

12. Always disconnect ground (-) battery cable from
battery before doing any work on the electrical sys­tem

.

13.

Keep tractor and attachments free of excessive

grease and oil.

14. Keep your engine free from accumulations of
grass, leaves, excessive grease, etc. An accumula
tion of these combustible materials may result in a
fire.

15.

Do not start or operate vehicle in an enclosed

area

unless steps have been taken for sufficient

ventilation.

16. Study your manual. Know your tractor before
operating it.

17.

Give complete and undivided attention to the job

at hand. BE ALERT! !

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Safe Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Serial Number

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Break –In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Pre-Operational Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Starting

Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Run–In Period

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 features
built

into your HUSKY.

Your Bolens dealer has been carefully chosen, well trained and equipped to inspect and
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
satisfaction in Bolen products.

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the

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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This is an operational and general maintenance manual only and does not cover major
All major repair work must be performed by an authoriz ed BOLEN S DEALER or the
warranty is void. Bolens equipment is carefully engineered to give trouble-free
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

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
place any parts which fail due to defective material and/or workmanship during the
period, and also provide future repair service and supply genuine factory repair parts.

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTNETS

6

TO THE OWNER

Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Maintenance Guide

Three-Speed Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Lubrication

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Power Take - Off (P.T.O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Minor Trouble Shooting Guide

Storing Your Husky Tractor . . . . . . . . . . 13

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

service

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your

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12

repair.

factory

performance

necessary.

re-

warranty

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Figure 1

SERIAL NUMBER

To ensure prompt service when repairs or adjust­ments are required, your Bolens Dealer must have
the following information:

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 available a master Parts

List for your unit. He can identify any parts you

Figure 2

may

require and furnish genuine factory replace-

ments.
When ordering engine component parts, consult the

Engine Manufacturer's Manual.

Figure 3

For your own personal reference, fill in the spaces
provided below.

Model Number of Unit ______________________
Serial Number of Unit ______________________
Engine Model Number ______________________
Engine Serial Number ______________________
Engine Spec. Number ______________ ________

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine . . . . Wisconsin, electric starting, 10 HP

@ 3800 RPM

Type . . . . 4 cycle - single cylinder - air cooled

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 forward 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 inches

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 inches

Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 inches

Turning radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 inches

Ground clearance . . . . . . . .

. . . . 7 inches

Shipping weight . . . . . . . .. . 645 pounds

Standard equipment . . PTO assembly, controlled
differential, two speed

ranges, tool box, fenders

and seat cushion.
Location of tractor model
and serial number . . . On tractor frame by clutch-

brake pedal.
Location of engine model
and serial number . . Wisconsin Engine, top front
of engine

BREAK – IN PERIOD

As with a new car your new tractor should
special attention. In the first few hours of operation
it is best to vary the engine speed

between 3/4 and
full throttle .. avoid full - throttle driving, quick
starts and stops until you've become well
with your tractor. IMPORTANT: THE TRAC TOR IS
SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY WITHOUT OIL IN
THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. SEE LUBRICATION
GUIDE, PAGE 9 AND ENCLOSED ENGINE FOLDER,
FOR PROPER GRADE OIL AND QUANTITY TO BE
USED.

For your satisfaction:
Both the tractor and engine have been tested by

the factory and your dealer prior to its delivery.
However, so that you may become familiar with your
unit before operating it, READ THIS MANUAL care­fully ... if you have any questions that are not an­swered in the manual, ask your dealer.

receive

acquainted

Figure 4

brief descriptions given here, until you are thor­oughly familiar with the location and function of each
control.

1. GEAR SHIFT LEVER - 3 speeds ahead, 1 in re­verse. See instructions on page 8.

2. TWO SPEED RANGE LEVER - Provides a
total of 6 speeds ahead, 2 in reverse from less than 3/4
mph to 6 mph. See instructions on page 8.

3. PTO (POWER TAKE OFF) CL UTCH - Always
be sure to lock lever in slots provided when P.T.O.
is engaged or disengaged.

4. THROTTLE - Turn knob counterclockwise to un­lock. Pull out to increase engine speed, push in to
decrease. Turn knob clockwise to lock at desired
RPM.

NOTE

Do not operate tractor below half throttle for
prolonged periods of time under load.

5. CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL - To shift gears, de­press clutch pedal fully. This disengages the clu tch,
and fully applies the brake. Relax brake tension slightly,
and shift gears.

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

For efficient operation of the tractor, study the ac­companying illustrations (Figure 4), together with the

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Never allow gears to clash while shifting.
Hasty shifting will result in gear grinding and
premature gear failure.