Bolens 1053 Owners And Maintenance Manual

Bolens 1053 Owners And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 2 Since an Owner And Operating Instruction Manual for a Bolens Model 1053 is hard to come by I decided to make one to go with my tractor. While my tractor is very similar to what an original Bolens Model 1053 would look like it is not entirely identical.
  • Page 3: General Safety Precautions

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Preventing accidents is the responsibility of every Always follow the manufacturer’s operational equipment operator. The following general safety suggestions. precautions must be fully understood and followed by every operator of this tractor and its attachments. Children should not be allowed to operate vehicle at Review them frequently and NEVER TAKE CHANCES.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 carefully engineered to give good performance if properly operated and maintained.
  • Page 5: Serial Number

    SERIAL NUMBER To ensure prompt service when repairs or adjust- ments are required, your Bolens Dealer must have Your Bolens dealer has a master Parts List for your the following information. For your own personal unit. He can identify any parts you may require and reference, fill in the spaces below.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Wisconsin electric starting Engine 10.1 HP at 3600 RPM 4 cycle – single cylinder – air Type cooled Fuel capacity 5 quarts Oil capacity 2 pints Air Cleaner Heavy duty dry type (see En- gine Manual) Drive Geared transmission and con- trolled differential (Trans- axle) Speed...
  • Page 7: Pre-Operational Checks

    warms up. A warm engine requires less choke when C. Clean terminals. starting. 3. Check gasoline tank for sufficient gas supply. 7. IGNITION KEY - STARTING SWITCH - Turn DANGER. KEEP SMOKERS AND FLAMES AWAY ignition key to the right to start engine. Release when WHEN REFUELING.
  • Page 8: Stopping The Engine

    I n s e r t i g n i t i o n k e y a n d t u r n t o t h e r i g h t t o s t a r t engine to idle for approximately three to five min - engine.
  • Page 9: Preventive Maintenance

    Figure 8 Figure 7 CAUTION 1. Do not adjust control knob while tractor is in motion. 2. NEVER TIGHTEN WITH A WRENCH! PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ENGINE - To obtain long life and trouble free ser - vice from your engine, certain normal maintenance must be performed.
  • Page 10: Adjustments

    Should clutch slippage become evident or drive shaft. (To keep drive shaft from turning while brake shoe lining is worn, see your Bolens dealer. removing nut, hold it with a wrench across T bar welded to back end of drive shaft.)
  • Page 11: Free-Wheeling

    The Transmission Brake, being the main brake, must NOTE be checked frequently and adjusted as follows: REGULARLY LUBRICATE ALL BRAKE LINK- 1. Depress CLUTCH-BRAKE pedal approximately AGES TO INSURE FREE ACTION. two-thirds (until rear clutch flange has moved back PARKING BRAKE to touch stationary plate}.
  • Page 12: Power Take-Off (P.t.o.)

    3. Then proceed with R. H. castle nut adjustment, to eliminate all end-play. Recheck for excessive binding before locking R. H. castle nut with cotter pin. NOTE AXLE NUTS MUST ONLY BE TIGHTENED HAND TIGHT when making this axle end - play adjustment. DO NOT USE A WRENCH.
  • Page 13: Lubrication Chart

    LUBRICATION Figure 21 Proper lubrication and regular maintenance will in- The numerically listed locations on the lubrication crease the operating life of your HUSKY tractor. chart correspond to those numbers shown on Figures It is suggested that lubrication recommendations in 18, 19, 20 and 21.
  • Page 14: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM 1. HEAD LIGHTS 7. TAIL LIGHT 2. VOLTAGE REGULATOR 8. AMMETER 3. SOLENOID 9. IGNITION COIL 4. IGNITION SWITCH 10. BATTERY 5. FUSE HOLDER & FUSE 20 AMP 11. STARTER / GENERATOR 6. LIGHT SWITCH...
  • Page 15: Minor Troubleshooting Guide

    MINOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CHECK FOR POSSIBLE CAUSES IF TRACTOR ACTS IN FOLLOWING MANNER: Engine will turn over but won’t start Engine will not turn over Starts only after repeated tries Stalls in a few seconds Stalls when hot Idles rough Engine overheats * Also see enclosed Engine Manual for additional troubleshooting information.
  • Page 16: Maintenance Guide

    MAINTENANCE GUIDE AFTER EVERY AFTER EVERY AFTER EVERY 10 HOURS 25 HOURS 50 HOURS OF OPERATION OF OPERATION OF OPERATION Check battery water level X ** Check air in tires (page 9) Check engine crankcase oil Drain engine crankcase oil and refill Check SAE-90 gear oil in transmission and add to level of upper filler plug as needed...
  • Page 18 Form No. BOLENS1053 sfh JAN 2018...

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