Model:
Large Frame Tractor
Sub Models:
1886S (HT18), 2086 (HT20), 2087 (HT20), 2288 (HT22), 2289 (HT20), 2389 (HT23), 2388S (HDT1000), 2389S (HT23)
Product Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Model Codes:
HT18, HT20, HT22, HT23, HDT1000 (associated with specific models listed)
Market Position:
This manual positions itself as an essential resource for DIY enthusiasts and professional technicians alike, enabling users to perform comprehensive repairs and maintenance on specified Bolens Large Frame Tractors.
Target Audience:
DIY owners, home mechanics, and professional tractor repair workshops.
Value Proposition:
Empowers users to save money by performing their own repairs, providing professional-level guidance.
Competitive Advantage:
Offers instant download access, comprehensive coverage (excluding engines), high-quality digital format, and detailed technical information at a cost-effective price point compared to physical manuals.
Key Features:
Step-by-step instructions, illustrated, printable, savable on multiple devices, complete repair and troubleshooting guide.
Primary Coverage:
Repair, Servicing, Preventative Maintenance of Bolens Large Frame Tractors (excluding engines)
Excluded Coverage:
Engine repair
Sections Index:
General, Electrical System, Drive Train, Fuel system, Chassis, Hydraulic System, Engine & Clutch PTO, Tractor Attachments, mowers, tiller, snowthrowers.
Manual Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Accessibility:
Instant download, printable, and savable on multiple devices for convenient access and use.
Systems:
General Information, Electrical System, Drive Train, Fuel System, Chassis, Hydraulic System, Engine & PTO Clutch, Tractor Attachments (mowers, tiller, snowthrowers)
Electrical System:
Covers wiring diagrams, component testing, troubleshooting of electrical issues, battery, starter, alternator, lights, and ignition systems.
Drive Train:
Includes detailed procedures for the transmission, differential, axles, drive shafts, and related components.
Chassis:
Covers frame repairs, steering system, front axle, rear axle, wheels, tires, and suspension components.
Hydraulic System:
Details on hydraulic pumps, cylinders, control valves, hoses, filters, and troubleshooting hydraulic leaks or performance issues.
Engine Pto Clutch:
Covers the power take-off (PTO) engagement system and clutch mechanisms, but not internal engine repair.
Tractor Attachments:
Information on the mounting, operation, and basic maintenance of common attachments like mowers, tillers, and snowthrowers.
Procedures:
Servicing, Teardowns, Repairs, Adjustments, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance
Troubleshooting Procedures:
Comprehensive troubleshooting guides for diagnosing and resolving common mechanical and electrical problems.
Adjustment Procedures:
Detailed instructions for making precise adjustments to various systems, including brakes, clutch, steering, and hydraulics.
Disassembly Reassembly:
Careful disassembly and correct reassembly instructions for major components and systems.
Correct Repairs:
Emphasizes performing repairs accurately and correctly to maintain the tractor's integrity and performance.
Technical Depth:
Detailed step-by-step instructions, exploded views, technical specifications, special information
Exploded Views:
Features easy-to-read exploded views for accurate identification of parts during disassembly and assembly.
File Format:
Adobe Acrobat PDF
Compatibility:
Compatible with any computer running Windows, Linux, or Mac operating systems.
Print Quality:
High quality, clear pages, detailed images, scalable to several times normal size
Image Quality:
Images are described as great with detail, aiding in clear identification during disassembly and repair.
Text Clarity:
Pages are noted as very clear and clean, ensuring readability of technical information.
Scalability:
Pages are scalable to several times normal size, allowing for detailed examination of diagrams and specifications.
Binding Type:
N/A (Digital Download)
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital File)
Engine Information:
Manual explicitly excludes engine repair and specifications. Engine details would need to be sourced from separate engine-specific manuals.
Engine Horsepower Range:
Models covered range from 18 HP (HT18) to potentially higher horsepower in the 2000 and 2300 series, although specific engine HP for each model is not provided here. Engine repair is excluded.
Fuel System Coverage:
While engine repair is excluded, the manual may cover fuel delivery components related to the tractor's overall operation, such as fuel lines or filters if they are integrated into the tractor's chassis rather than solely the engine block.
Dimensions:
Specific dimensions for each model (1886S, 2086, 2087, 2288, 2289, 2389, 2388S, 2389S) are not provided in this general manual description. Consult specific model documentation or parts catalogs for detailed dimensions.
Tractor Weights:
Specific weights for each tractor model are not listed in the product description. Refer to individual model specifications for detailed weight information.
Safety Information:
This manual focuses on repair and maintenance procedures. Safety warnings and operating guidelines would typically be found in an owner's manual. Users are advised to exercise caution and follow safe operating practices.
Safety Features:
Manual likely details safety mechanisms within the tractor's systems, such as PTO safety switches, park brake engagement, and potentially seat interlocks, within its operational procedures.
Infotainment Features:
As a service manual for tractors, advanced infotainment systems are not applicable. Focus is on mechanical and electrical systems.
Driver Assistance Features:
Driver assistance features are not applicable to this type of equipment.
Connectivity Features:
Connectivity features are not applicable to this type of equipment.
Service Intervals:
This manual provides detailed procedures for maintenance. Specific service intervals (e.g., oil changes, filter replacements) would be detailed within the 'General' and 'Engine' (though engine is excluded from this manual) sections, or in a separate owner's manual.
Tune Up Procedures:
Manual includes procedures for general tune-ups, lubrication, filter changes, and inspections necessary for optimal performance.
Fluid Specifications:
Specific fluid types and capacities (e.g., hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, engine oil) are not detailed in the general product description but are expected to be found within the manual's respective sections.
Lubrication Points:
The manual would detail all necessary lubrication points, grease fittings, and recommended lubricant types for chassis and drive components.
Common Issues:
This manual is designed to address common issues and facilitate repairs. Without access to the manual's content, specific known issues cannot be listed. Troubleshooting sections would typically cover wear and tear items or common points of failure.
Typical Wear Items:
Manual would cover maintenance and repair of typical wear items such as belts, hoses, seals, and common mechanical linkages.
Brand Heritage:
Bolens has a rich heritage dating back to 1850, with significant contributions to outdoor power equipment, including the first compact tractor (1947) and advancements in riding garden tractors and hydrostatic transmissions. Originally J.E. Gilson / H.W. Bolens Manufacturing Co., it became a worldwide leader in outdoor power equipment.
Founding And Early History:
Bolens originated from the J.E. Gilson / H.W. Bolens Manufacturing Co. in Port Washington, Wisconsin, initially focusing on chair irons and garden tools before becoming a leader in outdoor power equipment.
Model Evolution:
The covered models (1886S, 2086, 2087, 2288, 2289, 2389, 2388S, 2389S) represent Bolens' large frame tractor offerings, evolved from earlier innovations like the Husky 600 and Estate Keeper.
Key Innovations:
Bolens is credited with the world's first self-contained four-wheel riding garden tractor and one of the first hydrostatic transmission drive systems on a garden tractor (Bolens Husky 1250).
Production Notes:
Bolens was acquired by Garden Way in 1988 and later by MTD Products in 2001. The Bolens brand continues under MTD Products, maintaining its design and quality standards.
Manufacturing Locations:
Original Bolens manufacturing was in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Later production would have been under Garden Way and subsequently MTD Products.
