Specifications; Controls - Bolens 1053 Owners And Maintenance Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine
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
3 forward and 1 reverse in two
ranges for a total of 6 forward
and 2 reverse. Lowest speed:
les than 3/4 mph. Highest
speed: approximately 6 mph.
Power to
Farm tractor type (PTO) di-
attachments
rect drive with universal
joints and splined shaft.
Tires
Extra-wide terra-tires.
Front: 16 x 6.50-8.
Rear: 23 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
615 pounds
Standard equip-
PTO assembly, controlled
ment
differential, two speed ranges,
fenders and seat cushion.
Mower Hanger Assembly
Location of
On upper Left Hand side panel,
tractor model
to the left of Battery. See Figure 2.
and serial
number
Location of en-
Wisconsin Engine, top front of
gine model and
engine shroud. See Figure 3.
serial number

CONTROLS

For efficient operation of the tractor, study the ac-
companying illustrations (See Figure 4), together with
the brief descriptions given here, until you are
thoroughly familiar with the location and function
of each control.
Wisconsin electric starting
10.1 HP at 3600 RPM
1. GEAR SHIFT LEVER - 3 speeds ahead, 1 in re-
verse. See instructions on page 7.
2. TWO SPEED RANGE LEVER - Provides a total
of 6 speeds ahead, 2 in reverse from less than 3/4
mph to approximately 6 mph. See instructions on
page 7.
3. POWER TAKE OFF CLUTCH (PTO) - Always be
sure to lock lever in slots provided when P. T . O. is
engaged or disengaged.
4. THROTTLE - Turn knob counterclockwise to un-
lock. Pull out to increase engine speed, push in to
decrease. Turn knob clockwise to lock at desi red
RPM.
Do not operate tractor below half throttle for pro-
longed periods of time under load. Damage to the
engine would result.
5. CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL - To shift gears, de-
press clutch pedal fully. This disengages the clutch,
and fully applies brake. Relax brake tension slightly,
and shift gears.
Never allow gears to clash while shifting.
Hasty shifting will result in gear grinding and
premature gear failure, and void warranty on
the transmission.
6. CHOKE - When starting engine, pull knob out to
close the choke, pushing knob gradually in as engine
sfh
Figure 4
NOTE
CAUTION
5

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