OWNERS MANUAL

RAIDER 12
MODEL
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WHEEL-HORSE PRODUCTS, INC. SOUTH BEND, IND.

 ASSEMBLY STARTING ENGINE
A. The Tractor is shipped in one carton with the 1. Before starting the engine fill gas tank (located
rear wheel and tire assembly, Part No. S432, in a under the hood) with a good grade of regular gas,
separate carton. and open valve on fuel filter located below the gas
B heels to the hub tank.
lug 004.
2. Set pa place gear shifi
C 'heels to spindles in neutral pc
x Ii Jrt No. 908033-~
Part are two shim we 3. Pull th ay out and turn
thicl thick, in the loos right to lock )te: The throttle ,
for one or both as has a lockine e throttle control
expl 'ing to provide a left to unlock ~sired position ar
on to the right
D. To mount the steering wheel slip the collar, 4. Pull choke lever air the way out to choke en·
Part No.7 468, on the steering shaft, insert the Wood- gine. If engine is warm and has been running, chok·
ruff Key, Part No. 937014, mount the steering wheel, ing may not be necessary.
and secure with the ~ x 1 ~ roll pin, Part No. S. The tractor has a key starter-switch. Turn key
93321S. all the way to right to start engine.
BATTERY 6. When engine starts push choke in to off posi-
tion and regulate throttle control by turning to the
The .~atteryinstalled in the tractor is a dry
left to unlock and oush in or out to desired speed.
char important that ye
parE nsure good servic 7. Depre! Ileft side of traci
1 caps. Remove ( fore selectin~ onge.
seal 1 may have beel 8. When n winter it is de
or r lpenings. to depress c does not have t
2. If the battery to 1 transmission.
wit~ ,ctrolyte.
N Ire of battery an LOW I,IGE SELECTOR
time ot tilling should be above 60° F. Never till bat-
tery in the vehicle. The low range drive provides a slower speed in
3. BOOST CHARGE: lS amps. for 10 minutes or 7 each respective gear, by a 4 to 1 reduction in speed
amps. for 30 minutes. Adjust electrolyte level, if nec- from high range. When the range selector lever is
all the way to the left it is in low range, or all the
essary, after charge.
way to the right it is in high range. (See instruction
4. Install battery with battery posts toward the decal on cover plate.) Do not use a mid-point position
rear of tractor. Start engine. After battery has been in on the range selector as neutral. Neutral position
service, add only approved water. must be selected only with the standard transmission
D- .. _- --- • -·D. gearshift levE
low rangE 'orking heavy b
TIRES snow, tilling, lill sides. The foil
TI 16xS.SO·8 and sh, table shows t ~ds available in e
to ir pressure. The the three fon 'he reverse gear.
8.SC I have 6 to 8 pou
sure ,0 be filled with b,
Ord , necessary as the HOUR
opel :ficient weight for
tion. GEAR HIGH LOW

BEFORE YOU START First 2.2 .5

There is NO OIL in the crankcase of the engine Second 3.4 .8
when shipped from the factory. OIL is recommended
by the engine manufacturer and must be followed for Third 6.0 1.5
besl' -d long life. See 1:--:-- u~_ .. ~1
Reverse .7
II e fittings with a r
gun lubricant every eight to ten hours 01 0l-'<::IUIIOII.
Refer to Figure IV for the location of grease fittings. CLUTCHING
A light machine oil should be used on all moving Don't force the gear shift lever if the gears do not
parts to keep joints from wearing and squeaking. immediately mesh. Depress clutch pedal all the way
Remove oil filler plug, located at the left rear side down and let up, then depress again and shift. To
of the transmission, and fill to level of pipe coupling avoid sudden starts, release clutch pedal slowly.
with a good grade of S.A.E. 90 oil (will require about While in motion do not shift gears without depressing
2 quarts). clutch pedal.
TL.- .... _ .... ,. . . . . :r,.:_ . . . ..hould be checked nfter everv 40 The clutch __ ..1_1 _1.- ----ates the brakes \AII.II: ....1
hou nsmission should DEPRESSED A VN. For this reasc
a y' plug on bottom tc should depre II ONLY % OF THI
as ( paragraph. This i, DOWN WHEt ~ in motion. This
mo' lission with slid brake pedal kes clutching aut
sho le care as your cc as you appl; stop. See Figure
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FIGURE I
PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake is located on the left side of
the tractor as shown in Figure IV. To set the parking
brake depress the clutch-brake pedal as far as pos-
sible and push the parking brake down. To release
the brake depress the clutch-brake pedal.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The brake band, located on the left side of the
transmission, brakes the transmission and in turn
stops the wheels.
To adjust, depress clutch brake pedal and move
parking brake lever forward into the engaged posi-
tion. Tighten nut on brake rod until both rear wheels
skid when tractor is pushed - parking brake en-
gaged. Tighten nut another ~ turn. The brake and
parking brake are now properly adjusted. See Fig. II.
FIGURE 1/
LIFT HANDLE
The lift handle is used to lift or lower equipment
used with the tractor. Depress the release button to
lower the handle.
When the equipment is allowed to float, the for-
ward travel of the handle can be limited by the
adjustable stop. Turn the hand knob till the stop
reaches the desired position.
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BELT GUIDE ADJUSTMENT
For proper declutching the belt guides mounted on
the belt guard should clear the belt by not more than
).52 of an inch. See Fig. III. To make this adjustment
bend the belt guides with a pair of pliers.
FIGURE III
ATTACHING TOOLS
Complete information on the assembly, attachment,
operation and service of the many attaching tools will
be provided with each attachment.
CARE OF TRACTOR
1. Keep tractor greased and oiled regularly. Re-
fer to Fig. IV for the location of grease fittings. Check
transmission and engine case oil Ivels.
2. Keep engine air cleaner clean. This will add
to engine life.
3. Keep tires properly inflated. See previous in-
structions.
4. Keep tractor covered and in a dry place when
not in use.
S. Keep grass and dirt out of engine cowling as
these will stop the flow of air and decrease en-
gine life.
6. LIGHTS. To replace head light bulbs remove the
four screws holding the lens, push down and rotate
the bulb to the left, it will then come out. Replace
with # 1156 bulb. The lights may go off when the
hood is raised, this is because it loses ground contact.
7. CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT. The
clutch-brake pedal rod may be turned in or out to
adjust the pedal to operator's desired position. Re-
move pin from rod and turn rod in or out for adjust-
ment. There are also two holes in the pedal to adjust
for travel. The upper hole is for a short movement
of travel, the lower hole is for a long movement.
S. When replacing belts or mounting drive im-
plements make sure all pulleys are in line.
9. BATTERY. Check electrolyte level periodically.
If tractor has been in storage it may be necessary to
recharge.
10. Your tractor is only as good as the service
you give it. See your Wheel Horse Dealer for a
thorough check-up after each season of use.
11. When replacing belts be sure to purchase gen-
uine Wheel Horse belts, as these belts are specifically
designed for each application.
(NOTE: Make sure all pulleys are in line.)
12. To raise seat/fender unit push latch down. See
Fig. IV.
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8. Take precautions when leaving machine un-
attended (to avoid accidental starting, rolling away,
accidental dropping of any attachment, etc.)
9. Disengage power to any attachment when-
ever it is not in use, or when traveling from one
work area to another.
10. Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards.
Know what is behind you, before backing up.
11. Beware of steep slopes; reduce speed on all
side slopes and sharp turns, to prevent tipping or
losi ng control.
12. Don't stop or start suddenly when going uphill
or downhill.
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Length Overall ..................................... 65 inches
Wheelbase ........................................ 45~ inches
Width Overall ...................................... 36 inches
Width at Front Wheels ........................... 33~ inches
Height ............................................ 40 inches
Height to Top of Hood ........••.................... 35 inches
Approx. Shipping Weight .............................. 607 Ibs.
Crop Clearance ................................... 7~ inches
Frame Clearance .................................. 13~ inches
Engine .............................................. 12 H.P. *
Engine Oil Capacity .................................. 5 pints
Fuel Capacity ....................................... 6 quarts
Transmission Oil Capacity ............................ 2 quarts
Tires (front) 5.50-8 Pneumatic (16" wheel dia.)
Tires (rear) Terra-Type 8.50 x 12" Pneumatic (23" wheel dia.)
Turning Radius (to outside of outside wheel) .............. 6' 9/1
*Engine Manufacturers Rating
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HOOD LATCH RANGE SELECTOR

{ LEVER

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 TRACTOR PARTS LIST
(See pages 11 and 12 for Transmission break down and Parts list)
ing parts 01 ort No. and art.

Ref.
No.
Part
No.
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No.
Req'd. ~No.:ef:. i Part
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Description
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7627 Ass'y. Frame 51 I 1861 Stud - Clutch Rod

6508 Hoodstane 52 Cotter Pin
6825 r - Dust 53 Spring
90801 ~6-18 x ~ 54 Ass'y. Leve - Brake
91511~-~ Nylak ~6·1L 55 Pedal - L._._ ..

6 908034-4 Bolt Hex Ye-16 x 8 56 933504-4 Hairpin

7 915663-4 Nut Elastic Stop Ye-16 9 57 5448 Ass'y. Lift Lever
8 908032-4 I Bolt Hex Ye.16 x ~ 6 58 4438 Plunger
9200C her Ye SAE 59 Rod
9200a washer 60 Roll Pin
7492 y - TransIT 61 Spring
12 909862-5 Set Screw Nylok ~6-18 x ~6 3 62 3578 Guide - Plunger Rod
13 937010 Key Woodruff %2 x % 63 3680 Cap 2

J.4 908033-6 Bolt Nylok Ya. 16 x Ys 64 1000 Grip Handle

6465 - Wheel
., 65 Hairpin
9370: #15 Wooc 66 Quadrant
9095! Screw Squar 16 x 1 67 Rod Heigh
9152, Hex Ya-16 68 Knob Heig
19 5638 Axle Front 69 3931 Ass'y. Cable Lift

20 1030 Fitting - Grease 3 70 932120-4 Pin - Clevis ~ Dia. 2

21 1481 Fitting - Grease 45° 71 933503-4 Hairpin 5

6216 r. Pin & PI, 72 Hitch
9080 Hex ~6-18 73 Pin
92001 washer ~6 I 74 Snap Ring
2~ 5630 ASS·Y. Spindle R.M. 75 1101 Au'y. BatTery DOX

26 5631 Ass'y. Spindle L.H. 1 76 915111-6 Nut Nylok ~-20 6

27 5618 "E" Ring ~ Dio. 3 77 5450 Housing - Control Panel
28 6396 SUDDort - Steerina 78 5458 Support - fuel Tonk
6397 ling 79 Bolt Hex
9080: Hex Ye·16 80 Bolt Whiz x %
9156, Elastic Stol 81 Bushing -
32 7447 Ass'y. Shaft Upper Steering 1 82 5439 Grommet - Rubber
33 1085 Collar 2 83 7379 Panel - Complete
34 909848-5 Set Screw Nylok X-20 x ~ 2 84 5442 Speed Nut #10-16
6469 y. Steering . 85 Screw .< 10-16

5210 ,her Shim ( 86 Tank - I

1278 ,her Shim (. 87 Clamp -
9320 ....r~ ",",,",Iier Pin ~6 '" 1/4 88 Cap fuel
6472 y. Bearing 89 Bolt Roun 20 x 1~
5628 y. Ball Joir 90 Nut Squa
5629 'yo Ball Join 91 Ass'y. filt
42 915002-6 Nut Nylok Ye-24 92 6485 Hose fuel 1

43 7449 Ass'y. Idler Arm & Shaft 93 4256 Clip - Hose 2

44 4899 Arm Clutch Rod Pivot 94 959153 Clamp Corbin K6 Dia. 2
9331 Pin Ya x 1 95
7451 ey Idler 96 Ass'y. En! 12)
9080 t Hex Ye-l' 97 Bolt Hex

91511;1-0 Nut Nylok Ye-10 98 Nipple

411
"
49 2593 Rod Clutch 99 5222 Elbow 90° (Special)

~o 3935 Rod Brake 100 5224 Cap Ye Pipe

 TRA t PAR ST
2nd 12 Ismissiol1 down CI s list)
When ordering parts always list Part No_ and name of part_

DescriF
Re
Nc Pa~~ i ICription
NO~
lUI I ,,: Muffler 151' MW8863 i :>prong - Fender Latch
102 , 943367-4 Nipple 1" Pipe x 2}-} 160 5977 Bushing Nyliner
103 I 3947 Nipple 1" Close Pipe 161 7617 Pin
104 . 3939 Elbow 1" Pipe x 45° 162 7616 Bracket - Fender latch
7466 lIey - En, 16- 08002-4 - '-20 x %
6507 y 16 15661-4 ) Elastic 5
5170 ,s'y. Contre e 16 220 ver Plate
6484 ,s'y. Contre Ie 16 60151-4 zlock ~-21
109 920127-4 Lockwasher ~6 Shake Proof 2 167 7611 Ass'y. Fender
110 1364 Nut Round ~6-18 2 168 5666 Bushing - Nylon 2
111 2879 Clip 169 908182-4 Bolt %-24 x Ys Hex 2
112 960150-4 Screw )i -20 x Yo Whizlock 170 4937 Spacer 2
5431 It Hex Sp. I 17 667 - Rubber
7572 ,,'yo Switch ·n 17 018 at 8ase
7261 It Hex Spe 17 019 ;eat
9201"'7-~ ...""ckwasher ~16 17~ ,020 Jock
117 5451 Insulator - Switch 175 7027 Screw Whizlock ),:4-20 x }-} 5
118 7262 Key - Ignition 176 7230 Ass'y. Hood
119 5480 Ass'y. Cigar Lighter 177 5455 Bracket - Hood Hinge
5481 . is'y. Knob • 17~ -457 - Nylon
5483 ,ell 17 490 vot
5482 is'y. Socket 18 467 ~d Latch
915~ Jt #8-32 18 469
124 920078-4 Lockwasher # 8 182 933182 Roll Pin ;J{6 x %
125 5484 Assembly Wire 183 5505 Roller Rubber 2
126 7778 , Battery 184 5468 Roller Steel 2
127 7664 Wiring Harness 185 915932-4 Nut High Crown # 10-24 2
648S ire Battery d 18 466 t Push On
7223 is'y. Reflect - Socket 18 522 ood Latch
is/Yo Wire
18 438 - Hood
72U
18. _437 ,Jt Push 0.,
131 7227 Spring 1
190 5432 Ass'y. Wheel & Tire 2
132 7228 Bulb (# 1156) 2
191 5433 Wheel 12 x 7 JA 2
133 7075 Lens
192 5434 Tire 9 x 12 Lawn & Garden 2
134 7229 Screw # 6-32 x % Special c435
19"
718~ vitch 19 004 ~6-20 11
718! iring Horn his 19 637 teel, Tire, •
302~ ip Wire 19 635
IJI! 7618 l.onnector - Ihree wire 197 4999 Ball Bearing 4
139 7680 Base - Toil Light 198 5636 Tire 16 x 5.50-8 2
140 5487 Cover - Red - Tail Light 199 5512 Tube 2
141 5488 ! Bulb 12 Volt Tail Light 2 200 2844 Washer 2
757~ ..'y. Wire 20 816
692~ Innector - 20 420 Wheel
144 909138-4 Bolt Round Head # 10-32 x % 2 203 7469 Insert
915!,~' , .... ut Hex #,n ':I!.., ., 20' "33215 ~ x l)i
920( ,ckwasher 20 37014 Woodruff
745i ,,'Yo 'Belt I 20 468 Steering
908C )It Hex ~. 20 562 Raider
149 920084-4 Lockwasher K6 208 7779 Link - Battery 1
150 7463 Bracket Footrest 209 7566 Decal "12" (Raider 12) 2
151 960175-4 Bolt - Whizlock ~6-18 x ),) 2 210 7186 Decal Hood Trim R.H.
745" ""otrest R.H 21' "7187 " __ ~I "'ftod Trim L....

9151 ut ~6-18 E 21 183 ft Pattern

9601 )It Whizloc 21 472 t Latch
745! ,otrest L.H 21 :604 Fender
156 7456 Brocket - Footrest Anchor 2 215 7421 Decal Steering Wheel
157 900214-4 Bolt Carriage ~6-18 x ~ 2 216 1813 Tool Pin
158 7464 Latch - Fender 1

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Transmission
 5060 TRANSMISSION PARTS LIST
*(Order No. 5060 for Complete Transinission)
When ordering parts always list Part No. and Name of Part.

Ref. Part No. Item Part No.

No. No. Description Req'd. No. No. Description Req'd.
1 7066 Case - R.H. 1 41 7235 Spring - Cylindrical 1
2 1533 Bearing Ball 1~ 1.0. 2 42 5173 Gear - Hi and 2nd 1
3 1532 Bearing - Needle I" 1.0. 1 43 5174 Gear - Low and Reverse 1
4 1542 Bearing - Needle %" 1.0. 1 44 5615 Rail - Front Shift 1
5 1526 Bearing - Needle lYe" I.D. 2 45 5616 Rail - Rear Shift 1
6 1529 Bearing - Needle % I.D. 2 46 3503 Fork - Shift 2
7 1461 Seal - Oil % Shaft 1 47 933156 Roll Pin Ye x 1 2
8 1213 Seal Oil lYe Shaft 2 48 5614 Pin - Shift Stop 1
9 3915 Pin - Dowel 2 49 3525 Gear - Cluster 1
10 6941 Case - L.H. 1 50 1504 Bearing - Bronze % I.D. 2
11 1530 Bearing - Needle 1" I.D. 1 51 3528 Gear - Reduction Pinion 1
12 1531 Bearing - Needle % 1.0. 1 52 3527 Gear - Reduction 1
13 1232 Seal - Oil 1" Shaft - Brake 1 53 3910 Shaft - Cluster Gear 1
14 7194 End Cap R.H. 1 54 937014 Key #9 Woodruff 2
15 7195 End Cap L.H. 1 55 4204 Gear - Reverse Idler 1
16 7196 Gear - Differential Ring 1 56 1516 Bushing - Bronze )1" I.D. 1
17 7197 Gear - Axle 2 57 3909 Shaft 1
18 7198 Gear - Differential Pinion 10 58 4166 Gear - Brake Shaft 1
19 7199 Washer - Thrust 2 59 3902 Drum - Brake 1
20 908138·4 Bolt %.16 x 3Y.t 5 60 937022 I(ey #15 Woodruff 1
21 915663·4 Nut - Elastic Stop %.16 5 61 936131 Snap ring 1" Shaft 1
22 920009·4 Washer - Flat % SAE 10 62 7376 Ass'y. Brake Band & Lining 1
23 7202 Axle - Rear R.H. 1 63 908002·4 Bolt - Hex Y.t.20 x % 2
24 7203 Axle - Rear L.H. 1 64 920081·4 Lockwasher Y.t" Dia. 2
25 7169 Snap Ring - Heavy Duty - External 2 65 943460 Plug Y.t Pipe 1
26 7201 Shaft - Input 1 66 943420 Plug % Pipe 1
27 7204 Gear & Spline 1 67 3912 Gasket 1
28 1518 Bearing - Needle % I.D. 4 68 908043·4 Bolt Hex %.16 - 3)1 I
29 5175 Pinion Gear & Spline 1 69 908038·4 Bolt Hex %.16 x 2 5
30 7205 Gear - Sliding 1 70 915113·6 Nut %·16 Nylok 6
31 7206 Gear - Reduction 1 71 943322 Nipple % Pipe x 1 1
32 7207 Bearing - Needle % I.D. 2 72 943003 Coupling % Pipe 1
33 7208 Shaft - Reduction Gear 1 73 5632 Ass'y. Shift Stick 1
34 7209 Ass'y. Shift Fork 1 74 1239 Set Screw Y.t.20 x % Dog Point 1
35 3517 Ball - Stop 3 75 915111·4 Nut Hex Y.t .20 1
36 3518 Spring - Stop 2 76 3577 Boot 1
37 7213 801t - Detent 1 77 1001 Knob 2
38 7214 Lever - Shift 1 78 7217 Ass'y. Handle - Shift 1
39 7200 Body 2 79 933184 Roll Pin ~6 x % 1
40 933209 ~I~ 2

*Not Included in No. 5060 Assembly.

ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE
RAIDER 12
48" ROTARY MOWER (5-1481) TRAILING CULTIVATOR (7-1711)
42" ROTARY MOWER (5-1421) TWO SECTION CULTIVATOR (7-1721)
36" ROTARY MOWER (5-1361) GRADER BLADE (7-1111)
37" SNOW THROWER (6-1211) SPIKE TOOTH HARROW (7-1611)
50" SICKLE BAR MOWER (7-1311) 4-WHEEL UTILITY WAGON (7-2111)
42" DOZER BLADE (6-4111) 2-WHEEL DUMP TRAILER (7-2211)
32" DISC (7-1511) SPIKED DISC (AERATOR (7-2411)
36" TILLER (7-1211) LAWN ROLLER (7-2311)
12" PLOW (7- 1411 )

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FRONT AND REAR WHEEL DISCS (8-0511) TIRE CHAINS (8-2511)
POWER TAKE-OFF (8-3211) DUAL WHEELS (8-0711)
REAR WHEEL WEIGHTS (8-1111) AUXILIARY HITCH (8-5111)
FRONT WHEEL WEIGHTS (8-1211) SPEED HITCH (8-5211)
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (8-3111)